Each year, GCEC proudly sponsors outstanding high school students for the Texas Electric Cooperatives Government in Action Youth Tour—a unique and immersive trip to Washington, D.C. This program offers young leaders the opportunity to experience the nation’s capital like never before. Participants will meet their Legislators, explore historic landmarks, and gain valuable insights into government, history, and the role of electric cooperatives.

‍This year’s Youth Tour is scheduled for June 15–23, 2025, with the following travel itinerary:

• June 15: Arrive in Austin, TX
• June 16: Fly to Washington, D.C.
• June 22: Return flight to Austin
• June 23: Drive home

Past participants often say the most memorable part of the Youth Tour is the lifelong friendships they form along the way. Traveling with other motivated, like-minded students from Texas, they create meaningful bonds through shared experiences and exciting adventures. These connections, along with the unique opportunities the trip offers, make it truly unforgettable.

GCEC covers all travel, meal, and lodging expenses—valued at over $4,000—allowing students to focus entirely on making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Participants only need to budget for snacks, souvenirs, and personal items. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and engage with history firsthand. To learn more about the Youth Tour and apply, visit gcec.net/youth-tour.

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We have learned that when our members go to report an outage on our app, they have run into an issue. Members have received a message stating “There are no other account available on your service to report an outage.”  This response happens because your meter has already notified our office that your home is without power. If you have any other accounts, like a barn or another building, that is currently not listed in the outage, it will allow you to select and report those meters as “out”.  We want to assure you that though this can be a frustrating response – it just means that our office is aware of your outage, allowing us to work towards restoration as quickly and safely as possible. We have someone at our office 24/7 all year round and will be here to field your calls and help anyway we can.

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