Rusk County Electric Cooperative

05/28/2026

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Cherokee feeder 2 area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may notice crews in your area checking power poles, which is part of our routine pole inspection program with Osmose.
These inspections help us make sure the wooden poles that support your power lines are still strong, safe, and reliable.
So what are they doing out there?
✔️ Visually inspecting poles for cracks, decay, or damage
✔️ Gently digging around the base of the pole to check for rot below ground
✔️ Sounding the pole (tapping it) to detect internal issues
✔️ Drilling a small hole to measure the pole’s internal condition (don’t worry—it doesn’t harm the pole!)
✔️ Marking or tagging poles that may need maintenance or replacement
You might see small holes near the base of the pole, fresh dirt around it, or crews working on foot or in trucks.
This work is a key part of preventing outages before they happen and keeping our system safe and reliable for all members.
If you spot these crews out and about, just know they’re helping us stay one step ahead.

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Cooperation among cooperatives is a guiding principle we cherish. RCEC proudly sends our linemen, Mark, Scout, and Logan, to support our friends at Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative, embodying the spirit of unity and service.

05/12/2026

🚨UPDATE 🚨
The maintenance upgrades have been completed, and the power has been restored following the planned outage.

⚠️ Planned Outage Notice ⚠️

To continue improving reliability and service for our members, Rusk County Electric Cooperative will be performing maintenance upgrades on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Members in the Murvaul/Dotson area highlighted in blue below will experience a planned outage beginning at 9:00 a.m. The outage is expected to last approximately 2 hours.

We understand outages are inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to complete these upgrades safely and efficiently. We're making these improvements as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best service possible to our members.

05/08/2026

Some people clock out when the workday ends. Ty Eastland just seems to find another community event to volunteer for.

Whether he’s teaching kids about power line safety, helping with arcing demonstrations, speaking at schools, supporting youth events, or representing RCEC in the community, Ty has become one of those people who’s always willing to step up when asked. And usually before he’s even asked.

What makes it even better is the way he connects with people. Kids pay attention. Teachers appreciate him. Communities trust him. And somehow, he still manages to make learning about electrical safety fun and memorable.

At Rusk County Electric Cooperative, we believe serving our members goes beyond keeping the lights on. It’s about investing in people, educating the next generation, and showing up for the communities we serve. Ty does that exceptionally well.

We’re proud to have him on our team and grateful for the time, energy, and heart he pours into East Texas. The video below is from last weekend at Booker's Dude Ranch. This weekend, you can find him at the Shine Like Stevee event, volunteering and making voltage shine with his arcing demo.

If you’ve seen Ty at a school, safety demo, or community event, drop a comment below and show him some love. ⚡👏

05/07/2026

Couldn’t make it to our 89th Annual Meeting? We’ve got you covered.

From system improvements and reliability projects to financial stewardship, scholarships, and a look at what’s ahead for your co-op, this video highlights some of the key moments and accomplishments shared during this year’s meeting.

At Rusk County Electric Cooperative, everything we do is built around serving our members safely, reliably, and responsibly. We’re proud to continue building on success together.

Take a few minutes to catch up on the happenings from this year’s meeting by watching the video below. ⬇️

04/29/2026

Heads up, members!
Our Carthage office will close early at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow to attend the Annual Meeting.

Our Henderson and Lakeport offices will remain open and operating during regular business hours to assist you.

We appreciate your understanding, and we hope to see you at the meeting!

Doors open at 3:30 and the business meeting starts at 5:30.

04/29/2026

🎉Members You’re Invited: Rusk County Electric’s 89th Annual Meeting! ⚡
📍 Tommy McDaniel Exhibit Hall
Rusk County Youth Expo Center
3303 Highway 13 W., Henderson, TX
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – Doors open, registration, exhibits, and popcorn
🍽️ 4:00 PM – Food line opens
⚡ 4:30–5:00 PM – Arcing Demo (electricity showing off a little)
🗳️ 5:30 PM – Business Meeting begins
And when the official business wraps up… 🎁
👉 Door prizes + scholarships!
A couple of important details:
✔️ Members must register and be present to win door prizes and be eligible for the grand prize
🎓 $1,000 scholarship opportunity for 2026 graduating seniors
✔️ Seniors must be present and registered to win
✔️ Parent/guardian must be an RCEC member with permanent residence on our line
Whether you’re coming for the food, the fellowship, a scholarship, or your shot at going home with a door prize, we’d love to see you there.

04/28/2026

Contracted pole inspectors with Osmose will be in the Cherokee substation area, which is highlighted on the map below. You may notice crews in your area checking power poles, which is part of our routine pole inspection program with Osmose.
These inspections help us make sure the wooden poles that support your power lines are still strong, safe, and reliable.
So what are they doing out there?
✔️ Visually inspecting poles for cracks, decay, or damage
✔️ Gently digging around the base of the pole to check for rot below ground
✔️ Sounding the pole (tapping it) to detect internal issues
✔️ Drilling a small hole to measure the pole’s internal condition (don’t worry—it doesn’t harm the pole!)
✔️ Marking or tagging poles that may need maintenance or replacement
You might see small holes near the base of the pole, fresh dirt around it, or crews working on foot or in trucks.
This work is a key part of preventing outages before they happen and keeping our system safe and reliable for all members.
If you spot these crews out and about, just know they’re helping us stay one step ahead.

04/27/2026

🎉Members You’re Invited: Rusk County Electric’s 89th Annual Meeting! ⚡

📍 Tommy McDaniel Exhibit Hall
Rusk County Youth Expo Center
3303 Highway 13 W., Henderson, TX

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026

⏰ 3:30 PM – Doors open, registration, exhibits, and popcorn
🍽️ 4:00 PM – Food line opens
⚡ 4:30–5:00 PM – Arcing Demo (electricity showing off a little)
🗳️ 5:30 PM – Business Meeting begins

And when the official business wraps up… 🎁
👉 Door prizes + scholarships!

A couple of important details:
✔️ Members must register and be present to win door prizes and be eligible for the grand prize
🎓 $1,000 scholarship opportunity for 2026 graduating seniors
✔️ Seniors must be present and registered to win
✔️ Parent/guardian must be an RCEC member with permanent residence on our line

Whether you’re coming for the food, the fellowship, a scholarship, or your shot at going home with a door prize, we’d love to see you there.