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January 27, 2026 - Shelbyville ISD will have a two (2) hour late start on Wednesday, January 28th. This late start is being taken out of an abundance of caution to help ensure roads are safe for travel.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
January 27, 2026 - The Shelby County Courthouse will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 with normal hours.
January 26, 2026 - The Shelby County Courthouse and associated offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Multiple offices do not have power at this time. The situation will be reevaluated and I will make a make a decision tomorrow afternoon.
I apologize for the inconvenience but the safety of our employees and citizens is my priority at this time.
Everyone please, stay safe!! God Bless!!
Report from Deep East Texas Electric at 11am on January 27, 2026:
11,162 outages are currently reported. Since the outage peak, crews have restored power to over 12,000 members. With today’s warmer weather and over 300 boots on the ground, we anticipate much progress today and the coming days. Additional crews have been secured today and are in route. The restoration goal date remains as Sunday, February 1st. As restoration progresses, we hope to provide better timelines for specific areas.
It is estimated that crews have replaced approximately 30 poles and 200 cross arms thus far and we assess that we have up to 150 poles and 400 cross arms that will need replacement. This damage is all due to heavy ice accumulation pulling lines down or the weight of trees falling on the lines. The majority of trees have fallen from outside of the right-of-ways. Maximum width allowed right-of-way easements are simply not sufficient for 100 foot tall or greater trees weighted down with ice.
Please do not panic if you do not see a crew assigned to your area on the outage map – we assure we are allocating crews to every area. Dispatchers are updating mapping as quickly and as accurately as possible. More impacted areas are not higher priority than less damaged areas. All areas are assessed equally; however, restoration does begin with restoring the areas where the greatest number of members can be restored and then work begins on individual meters remaining out.
- If you are without power, it is recommended that you rely on the automated system at 1-800-392-5986, mobile app, or online portal. For prompt service, please know the telephone number associated with your account and the meter number at the location. The meter number is the 6-digit number following DETEC on your meter or it can be located on your utility bill. If you absolutely must speak with a representative, our local Member Service Representatives are available 8 AM - 5 PM by calling 936-229-4000, option 2. Our third-party call center is available after hours by calling 1-800-392-5986. After hours, you may experience hold times as the call center takes calls for many cooperatives across the country, many who are experiencing outages as well.
- If you or someone in your household is dependent upon electric medical equipment, please establish an alternate location with power that you may retreat to if needed. In the event of a medical emergency, do not wait for electricity to resolve the emergency, call 911.
- To help with restoration, we ask that you turn off the breakers to your home’s unit heater, hot water heaters, and unplug any other heaters or appliance until power is restored. This act will reduce the instant large power load need when power is restored. Leave one light on to know when power is restored. When power is restored, wait 20-30 minutes and then power up your heaters and appliances in 10-minute intervals each to help the system balance the load back out.
- If you home has damage to your meter loop, contact an electrician to have repairs made so you will be ready to receive power safely when it is restored.
January 26, 2026 - Aurora Concepts will reopen Tuesday, January 27 with normal business hours 8am to 5pm.
January 25, 2026 - Aurora concepts will not be open tomorrow, Monday, January 25, 2026 due to the bad road conditions and power outages from the inclement weather.
January 26, 2026 - Tenaha ISD will remain closed Tuesday, January 27th due to road conditions, freezing temperatures and no electricity. Stay safe and warm!
¡El Distrito Escolar Indipendiente De Tenaha Permanecerá Cerrado El Martes
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Tenaha permanecerá cerrado el martes 27 de enero debido a las condiciones de las carreteras, las temperaturas bajo cero y la falta de electricidad. ¡Manténganse seguros y abrigados!
January 25, 2026 - Tenaha ISD will be closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. A decision will be made Monday evening regarding Tuesday
January 26, 2026 - Joaquin ISD will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th due to the winter storm. Stay tuned for additional updates.
January 25, 2026 - Joaquin ISD will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Please stay tuned for further updates.
January 26, 2026 - The Regular Called Tenaha City Council Meeting that was scheduled for today at 5:30 pm has been canceled due to road conditions and no electricity.
Meeting will be rescheduled for Monday February 2, 2026, at 5:30pm.
January 26, 2026 - Rio theatre will continue to be closed until it is safe to travel in this extreme weather. For updates, follow us on Facebook, Rio Theatre, or on Shelby County Today. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you all for your support and understanding .
January 26, 2026 - Farmers State Bank will be closed today, January 26 due to the current weather related conditions. The safety of our employees and customers is our main priority at this time.
The bank will open at 10am on Tuesday, January 27 and will resume normal operations.
Winter Storm Fern – A National Storm Event with Widespread Impacts
What You Need to Know
- Winter Storm Fern is a nationwide weather event, affecting nearly 250 million people from Mexico to Canada.
- Across the U.S., more than one million Americans are without power, underscoring the severity of this storm and the regional challenges utilities are navigating.
- Despite these conditions, SWEPCO crews are making steady, meaningful progress and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible and have reduced outages significantly throughout Sunday.
Current Situation
January 25, 2026 - Winter Storm Fern is sweeping across the country and affecting nearly 250 million people from Mexico to Canada. More than one million homes and businesses across the U.S. are without power as the storm continues to bring ice, wind, and freezing temperatures.
Here at home, SWEPCO is feeling those impacts as well. At the peak of the storm, more than 68,900 customers were without power. SWEPCO crews made meaningful progress throughout the day to reduce that number significantly. As of 7:30 p.m., about 43,550 customers across our service territory remain without power.
We know how hard it is to be without electricity during extreme cold, and every action we take is focused on restoring service safely and as quickly as possible for every customer.
Customer Resources
As repairs continue, SWEPCO is working closely with local officials to make warming stations available on our outage map so customers can find safe places to go if they need shelter.
Restoration Update
Our teams are following a pre-tested winter storm response plan - one designed to protect customers, protect crews, and restore service efficiently.
Restoration work is active across all four affected districts:
- Shreveport and Natchitoches (Louisiana)
- Longview (Texas)
- Texarkana (Arkansas region)
As neighborhoods are restored, crews and equipment are quickly shifted to support customers in the areas still without power. This allows us to move resources where they can make the biggest impact, as quickly and safely as possible.
Estimated Times of Restoration (ETRs)
Initial ETRs have been established. Those numbers could change as work progresses.
Texarkana District
- Panhandle: Restored
- Texarkana and surrounding areas: Restored 10:00 PM tonight
- Mt. Pleasant and surrounding areas: Restored 10 PM tonight
- Nashville and surrounding areas: Restored 10 PM tonight
- Parts of De Queen and Horatio: Restored 10 AM, Monday
Longview District
- Mineola: 10 PM tonight
- Gladewater: 10 PM tonight
- Longview: 10 PM tonight
- Marshall: 10 PM tonight
- Carthage: 10 PM Tuesday
- Kilgore: 10 PM Tuesday
- Henderson: 10 PM Tuesday
Shreveport District
- Bossier: 10 PM tonight
- Vivian: 10 PM tonight
- Plain Dealing: 10 PM tonight
- Haughton (most areas): 10 PM tonight
- Shreveport (city): 10 PM Monday
- Martin & Castor: 10 PM Tuesday
- Ringgold (Pine Bluff Rd area):10 PM tonight, dependent on required repairs by utility peer for upstream power
- Ringgold (Hwy 154, Springhill Church Rd, Hwy 4 area): 10 PM Tuesday
Valley District
- Natchitoches: 10 PM Tuesday
- Hornbeck: 10 PM Tuesday
- Mansfield: 10 PM Wednesday
How We’re Accelerating Repairs
To aid in our restoration for customers:
- Additional mutual assistance crews are joining our effort and are already being deployed in the field to support assessment work, tree trimming and linework, as a few examples.
- Aerial teams (helicopters and drones) are flying over some of our hardest-hit areas, helping us quickly pinpoint damage and direct crews where they’re needed most.
- An additional basecamp is being set up in the Valley District to aid restoration efforts in hard-hit areas.
What You Can Do
- Stay Off the Roads: Please avoid unnecessary travel. Clear roads help first responders and our crews access work sites safely and restore power faster.
- Stay Safe: Avoid downed power lines and treat all wires as energized and potentially dangerous. Report downed lines and other safety hazards at SWEPCO.com or by calling 888-218-3919.
- Stay Informed: For the latest outage updates and safety tips, visit SWEPCO.com or use the SWEPCO mobile app.
- Report Outages: Download the SWEPCO app to quickly and easily report outages or report outages at SWEPCO.com.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work tirelessly to restore power. Our crews and those who have traveled hundreds of miles to help are committed to bringing the lights back on for every customer as quickly and safely as possible.
Customer Preparedness
SWEPCO is ready and we want our customers to be ready, too. Customers are urged to prepare now for winter weather and possible power outages:
- Treat all downed power lines as energized and dangerous. Stay at least 10 feet away and keep children and pets indoors.
- If using a generator, follow all manufacturer instructions. Never use generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors.
- Customers with medical equipment who rely on electricity should have a backup plan in place in case of prolonged outages.
- Keep extra blankets, warm clothing, and flashlights readily available.
- Charge phones and essential devices ahead of the storm.
- Stay informed by following SWEPCO on social media and visiting SWEPCO.com for alerts and updates.
Get Restoration Updates
Customers should log in to their SWEPCO account to make sure we have an up-to-date cell number and email. Accurate contact information helps us reach you quickly if conditions change. We also encourage customers to sign up for outage alerts and SWEPCO email updates for real-time restoration information.
Update your information or subscribe to alerts atSWEPCO.com/Alerts. You can also check outage status anytime at SWEPCO.com/OutageMap.
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