Electrical substation SUP, 5700 block of Gin Road
Texarkana
Description
SWEPCO seeks a specific use permit to build an electrical substation on about 3 acres; hearing and vote set for August 10.
Impact summary
Ensures continued reliable electric service in Ward 5 as the old substation is retired.
Applicant
- Name
- Molly Crowe, AEP/Southwestern Electric Power Company (agent: William Sellard, TTL USA)
- Address
- 5700 block of Gin Road
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Aug 10, 2026
SWEPCO approved to build a replacement substation next to its 50-plus-year-old existing one, serving the hospital and Richmond Road corridor.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
A SUP to build a new 3-acre electrical substation that will replace the aging existing one nearby, fenced from the public. Hearing August 10.
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