Rising utility bills are forcing some Texas families to choose between paying for electricity and putting food on the table. For Shakina Thompson, the pressure has become personal. Last month, she ...

Texas households dealing with rising electricity bills aren't likely to see relief anytime soon. Rates are expected to continue increasing as utilities spend heavily to accommodate rising energy ...

El Paso City Council is taking action to protect residents from rising utility costs, fighting a gas rate hike and securing ...

Texas regulators approve El Paso Electric rate increase, but it's less than the utility wanted. Find out how much more you'll pay.

A file photo shows Oncor linemen at work. State law allows that every four years an electric utility, like Oncor, can file to increase customer rates. Louis DeLuca / Staff Photographer Multiple ...

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