Monday, January 23, 2012 2012 SCHOLARSHIP & YOUTH TOUR APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
The applications for MId-South Synergy's 2012 Scholarship and Youth Tour Programs are now available.... click for more
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 FROM THE CEO: FINDING THE VALUE OF ELECTRICITY
Nowadays, cell phones and persona... click for more
Tuesday, August 09, 2011 CHANGE AIR FILTER TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY
It’s hot this summer. That means your air conditioning system is working hard to keep you comf... click for more
Monday, July 25, 2011 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER - ANNUAL MEETING WRAP-UP
As General Manager of Mid-South Synergy, one of my favorite events of the year is the Annual Meeting... click for more
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 SECURITY NOTICE FOR MID-SOUTH MEMBERS
Mid-South Synergy has been notified by a member that they received a phone call from a person claimi... click for more
Monday, July 18, 2011 SLAY ENERGY VAMPIRES WITH SMART STRIPS
By Brian Sloboda As children, most of us were told to turn off the TV when no one was in the room t... click for more
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 EXPIRING WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE
MSEC Enterprises Water System appreciates your response to the Water Conservation Notice that was is... click for more
Wednesday, June 08, 2011 ENERGY SAVINGS TIP FOR JUNE
Does your home have a window air conditioner? Make sure that your window unit is properly weather st... click for more
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 KEEPING COOL: TIPS FOR BEATING HIGH SUMMER ELECTRIC BILLS
Don't let warmer weather turn into "summertime blues" when your monthly electric bill arri... click for more
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 KNOW HOW TO SURVIVE AUTO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING POWER LINES
Instincts tell us to flee d... click for more
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 THE HIGH COST OF HIGH-END TV
By Derrill Holly, ECT Staff Writer Big-screen televisions are claiming a larger share of the home e... click for more
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ENERGY SAVINGS TIP FOR MAY
Electronics account for 8.1 percent of your home’s energy use. Cut costs by plugging items int... click for more
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 METAL THEFT THREATENS SAFETY, LIVES
Would you risk being hit by lightning for $100? Seems a bit ludicrous, but desperate times cause fol... click for more
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 AN ENERGY EFFIENCY TIP
Check your HVAC system’s air filter monthly. If it looks dirty, change it. A dirty filter make... click for more
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 CO-OPS SCORE HIGHEST FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has, for the first time, included co-ops as a separa... click for more
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 THE GROWTH OF CO-OPS
The nation’s population growth is clustered in the South and the West, and that’s a majo... click for more
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 BISHOP-CINCINNATI TIE LINE PROJECT
The Bishop-Cincinnati Tie Line Project was Mid-South Synergy’s most noteworthy system improvem... click for more
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 NEW APP FOR SAVING MONEY
Forget to bring your Co-op Connections Card with you, but still want the prescription drug discoun... click for more
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 ENERGY TIP OF THE MONTH
By replacing your five most-used lightbulbs with ENERGY STAR-qualified bulbs, you could save $70 a y... click for more
Thursday, March 03, 2011 FIVE WAYS TO SPRING INTO ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Spring marks a perfect time of ye... click for more
Wednesday, March 02, 2011 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER - HOME SWEET HOME
Directors and employees at Mid-South Synergy want to see the communities we serve succeed. Why? The ... click for more
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 MONEY SAVING TIP OF THE MONTH
Feel around doors and windows for air flow. Adding weather stripping or caulk around a leaky door or... click for more
Tuesday, January 04, 2011 LOOKING OUT FOR YOU
Cooperatives are different from other business you deal with. To tell you the truth, I like being di... click for more
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 COOL OFF YOUR WINTER ENERGY BILL
You’ve budgeted for holiday gifts, meals, maybe a vacation—and with money tight, that do... click for more
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 WINTERIZING TIPS THAT WORK
If you are looking for quick and easy tips to winterize your home, below is a list containing some o... click for more
Thursday, December 09, 2010 2010 FOOD FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS
The 2010 KBTX Food for Families Food Drive was a success, with over 26,000 pounds of food and $18,11... click for more
Monday, November 29, 2010 ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTS YOU CAN DO IN UNDER AN HOUR
With cooler days ahead, why not take some time now to winterize your home with some quick and easy e... click for more
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 MID-SOUTH SYNERGY'S OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 25-26 FOR THANKSGIVING
The management and staff of Mid-South Synergy would like to send out wishes for a great Thanksgiving... click for more
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 UPDATED - System Upgrades Complete (November 23, 2010)
UPDATED - As a part of our commitment to look out for you and provide you with dependable electric s... click for more
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 DON'T LET YOUR TV USE ENERGY WHEN YOU'RE NOT WATCHING
You bought an ENERGY STAR-qualified TV to save energy. But there’s even more you can do to boo... click for more
Thursday, November 11, 2010 BALANCING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NATURE
Trees protect our home from the elements, beautify our neighborhoods, clean our air, and bring color... click for more
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 INNOVATION ALONG CO-OP LINES
When anything that uses electricity is switched on – be it a light bulb, a toaster, or a spraw... click for more
Thursday, November 04, 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 TEXAS CO-OP POWER IS NOW ON-LINE
&nbs... click for more
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 WASH CLOTHES EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT IN THE SPIN CYCLE
Washing machines perform a fairly simple function - getting dirty clothes clean. Yet prospective buy... click for more
Thursday, October 28, 2010 EXTENSION CORD SAFETY: MAKE SMART CONNECTIONS
During the holiday season, families often string together extension cords without a second thought. ... click for more
Thursday, October 21, 2010 D-I-Y HOME ENERGY AUDIT
When we hear the word audit, our minds flash to a wirerimmed I.R.S agent sitting behind a large maho... click for more
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIP
Now, as always, it’s a good time to be a member of an electric cooperative. Not only are co... click for more
Monday, October 04, 2010 VAMPIRE LOADS ARE LURKING IN YOUR HOME
You’ve always known there’s something scary lurking in your home. Under the bed or in ce... click for more
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 CUT ENERGY USE IN YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME BY SEALING LEAKS
If the utility bill for your manufactured home seems too high, it could be the result of leaks. Here... click for more
Thursday, September 23, 2010 STAR-CROSSED CONSUMERS
Lots of folks are cutting down energy use, improving a home’s insulation, turning lights off, ... click for more
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 PULL THE PLUG ON ENERGY COSTS
Did you know that you’re sharing your home with “energy vampires?” They use energy... click for more
Friday, September 10, 2010 MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Sundance Equine Assisted Therapies
Set on a beautiful spread of land in Grimes County is a young girl seated on a horse. From a distanc... click for more
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 MID-SOUTH SYNERGY LINEMAN TEAM RECOGNIZED IN STATE COMPETITION
With the hot sun beating down on their backs, Mid-South Synergy lineman competed in the 14th Annual ... click for more
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 COMMITTED TO PEOPLE -- COMMITTED TO SERVICE
Mid-South South Synergy monitors and maintains 2,781 miles of line. That’s about the distance ... click for more
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 MID-SOUTH SYNERGY QUICK FACTS
Mid-South Synergy Fast Facts: Last year, Mid-South members had electricity for 99.97 percent ... click for more
Thursday, August 26, 2010 KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR ELECTRICAL USE
Learning to track how much electricity your home consumes is a great way to start managing your home... click for more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 POWER RESTORED AFTER OUTAGE ON AUGUST 24
On Tuesday afternoon, August 24, about 600 Mid-South Synergy members experienced an outage when a tr... click for more
Monday, August 23, 2010 DIY HOME ENERGY AUDIT
One of the first steps to making your home more efficient involves understanding how it uses energy.... click for more
Thursday, August 19, 2010 NOTICE: On-line Bill Pay Closed Daily Between 10:50p-12:05a
For more information call Mid-South Synergy at (936) 825-5100.... click for more
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 RECYCLE YOUR OLD FRIDGE
The 10-year-old refrigerator you’re getting ready to send to a landfill contains more than 120... click for more
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 THE MOST EXPENSIVE DIRT IN THE WORLD
The most expensive dirt in the world may lurk in your home’s heating and cooling system. If... click for more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 RECAP OF MIDSOUTH'S ANNUAL MEETING
The 70th annual membership meeting of Mid-South Synergy had a lot to offer the members and their gue... click for more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 KEEP YOUR COOL
Ah, the dog days of summer are here. Typically in Texas, that means warm days and absolutely scorchi... click for more
Thursday, July 29, 2010 REBATE$ - Great Way to Save Money and Energy
For years, we’ve heard conserving energy is important. It’s great for the environment, c... click for more
Friday, July 23, 2010 10 HOT TIPS FOR GREEN SUMMER COOKING
Keep your cool this summer when preparing meals. You can save money and reduce your carbon footprint... click for more
Friday, July 16, 2010 CO-OP CONNECTIONS CARD Puts Value in Your Wallet
Mid-South Synergy’s commitment to you goes beyond providing safe, reliable, and affordable ele... click for more
Friday, July 09, 2010 “SET IT AND FORGET IT”- The Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat is one of the quickest, easiest and most inexpensive ways to save on energ... click for more
Thursday, July 01, 2010 CALM BEFORE THE STORM - Storm Safety Tips from Mid-South Synergy
No season in Texas is safe from severe weather. When one of those destructive summer thunderstorms r... click for more
Friday, June 25, 2010 HELP BRING LIGHT - Vote for the NRECA in the Chase Bank Giving Community competition
There are more than 2 billion people throughout the world that do not have electricity nor the perso... click for more
Friday, June 11, 2010 FROM THE TOP - GENERAL MANAGER KERRY KELTON
June has arrived so that means that the Mid-South Synergy Annual Meeting is just around the corner. ... click for more
Friday, June 04, 2010 70 YEARS OF RELIABLE SERVICE
As we come together to celebrate our 70th year as an electric cooperative, we’d like to reflec... click for more
Friday, May 14, 2010 STORM SEASON SAFETY TIPS - BEFORE THE STORM
Follow these useful safety tips as the Storm Approaches.. Stock up on nonperishable food, med... click for more
Friday, May 07, 2010 MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH
Folks who work with electricity are acutely aware of the need for safety at all times, but the gener... click for more
Friday, April 23, 2010 ITS A FARMING THING
Farming is a profession that requires incredible patience. The work is hard, the hours are long, and... click for more
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5 WAYS TO SPRING INTO ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Spring is a perfect time of year to make your home more energy-efficient. Here are five quick ... click for more
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 TAX CREDITS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES
The federal government offers two ways to recover some of your expenses when planning upgrades: ener... click for more
Friday, March 19, 2010 LOCAL ORGANIZATION HELPS MEMBERS
Headquartered in College Station, the Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA) is an organizati... click for more
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A TOUCHSTONE ENERGY HOME?
Mid-South Synergy is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. That means Mid-South is part of a nationwide g... click for more
Saturday, February 20, 2010 CO-OPS COME TOGETHER IN ATLANTA
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) held their Annual meeting last month in ... click for more
Friday, January 29, 2010 MID-SOUTH SYNERGY LAUNCHES HOME IMPROVEMENT REBATES
Mid-South Synergy continues to look out for its members by launching the new Synergy Sense Rebates P... click for more
Friday, November 20, 2009 MID-SOUTH SYNERGY IS NOW ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND YOUTUBE!
Just a few years ago the Internet was a place where you sent the occasional email or read an article... click for more
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Mid-South Synergy Launches ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ - Pre-paid Program Expected to be Huge Advantage for Members
October 1st, 2009 (NAVASOTA, TX) –Mid-South Synergy is pleased to announce a new way electric... click for more
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