WCEC Awards $6,000 in Scholarships to Non-Traditional Adult Learners
Wood County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) is pleased to announce the 2018 Power Upward Scholarship contest winners. This program is for non-traditional adult learners pursuing post-secondary education. Each of the three winners described their field of study and future goals with an essay. The winners, selected by an independent judge, are: Mary Elizabeth Hunt, Winnsboro; Melissa…
Read MoreCapital Credit Payments
If you received a capital credit payment, you’ll see it listed as a credit on your bill. WCEC has several billing cycles. The credits will appear on bills mailed from December 6, 2018 through January 2, 2019. Your bill has been reduced by the amount of the credit. Instead of mailing checks, the bill credit…
Read More80th Annual Meeting of WCEC Members
Over 500 members attended the 80th Annual Meeting of Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc., (WCEC), held Friday afternoon, October 5, 2018, at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman. Prior to the meeting a free concert featuring the fun and entertaining Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band was a real crowd pleaser. WCEC Board President and…
Read MoreEPTP Recognizes Generosity of WCEC
On Monday, August 6, Instructor Trevis Croft, representing Kilgore Jr. College, recognized Wood County Electric Cooperative’s generous support of the college’s Electric Power Technology Program. This program is a 10-week course for participants to earn an electrical power certificate, which prepares them to enter the electric utility industry with a good working-knowledge as a foundation…
Read MoreOVER $48 K IN GRANTS PRESENTED TO 36 LOCAL CHARITIES
Today, at WCEC’s headquarters in Quitman, over $48 K in grants was handed out to 36 worthy local organizations. Checks were designated for 33 local fire departments, The Forever Young Activity Center, The Pilot Club of Quitman and The Texas Ramp Project. This was a significant event, as these checks represent the first grants from…
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