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San Miguel Electric Cooperative works every day to improve the lives of South Texans. Here’s
what we’ve been up to.

Aug 14 2019 5:00 PM

Horned Lizards are Headed Back Out on the Range

CHRISTINE, Texas [August 12, 2019] – Thanks to San Antonio Zoo – and supporting organizations like the San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC) – the Texas horned lizard may be making a comeback in central Texas. A benchmark of this project is now underway: the training of “sniffer dogs” to monitor and detect this beloved lizard in its natural habitat.

Jul 31 2019 11:00 AM

San Miguel Electric Cooperative Hosts Award-Winning TMRA Teacher Workshop Program

CHRISTINE, Texas [July 31, 2019] – On July 16, the San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC) gave a tour of the San Miguel Power Plant and lignite mine to a group of science teachers as a part of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association’s (TMRA) award-winning Teacher Workshop program. SMEC hosted 11 teachers from schools across the state of Texas, including one from Virginia, along with five TMRA staff members.

May 06 2019 1:25 PM

San Miguel Electric Cooperative Employees Help Fund Wilson County 4H Youth Programs

CHRISTINE, Texas [May 3, 2019] – There’s some mighty tasty BBQ out there today, thanks to employees of San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC). To support the Wilson County 4-H Adult Boosters, members of SMEC’s workforce fabricated and donated a steel BBQ pit, which was auctioned off on the night of the Boosters’ annual gala on April 6 at the Wilson County Showbarn.

Apr 12 2019 5:00 PM

San Miguel Career Fair

San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMEC) announced today its participation in the Coastal Bend College (CBC) Career Fair on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The event will take place in the lobby of CBC, 1411 Bensdale Road, Pleasanton, Texas.

Mar 27 2019 9:10 AM

San Miguel Announces a Revamped Website

San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMEC) announced today the official launch of its new website, which will serve as a resource for those interested in learning more about the cooperative, including its safety standards, emissions technology, stewardship efforts, economic impact and community giving programs.

Jan 10 2019 3:05 PM

San Miguel Electric Cooperative Hosts A&M Students Learning about Coal Mining, Electricity Production

San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC) gave Texas A&M University business students a firsthand look at the contributions made by coal power plants and lignite mines to the state’s energy supply as they visited SMEC’s facilities on Jan. 9.

Dec 19 2018 5:00 PM

San Miguel Electric Cooperative Gives Back…

San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC) has awarded almost $13,000 in donations and volunteer time to South Texas community organizations as part of its 2018 charitable giving program.San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMEC) has awarded almost $13,000 in donations and volunteer time to South Texas community organizations as part of its 2018 charitable giving program.

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