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Today at 9:45 AM  According to Xcel Energy, the towns of Darrouzett, Follett, Higgins and Lipscomb are without power this morning. Approximately 1,063 customers are experiencing outages.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  As part of a mutual aid network, Xcel Energy is sending employees to El Reno, Oklahoma to help restore power.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Taxes in Oldham County are on their way down thanks to wind energy investments from companies like Xcel Energy. Residents' tax rates dropped by at least 20 cents since the beginning of 2013.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  UPDATE: 600 customer still without power. Xcel anticipates power to be fully restored by 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The severe weather that has been passing through the Panhandle has left a path of destruction and tons of damages in its trail.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  As many as 6500 customers are without power as crews work to restore power in the area.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A mobile substation which is owned by Xcel energy caught fire which led to an explosion Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Wednesday May 15, 2013 Xcel Energy filed a proposal to increase it's fuel cost factors. This is in effort to reflect the rising cost of fuel.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  High winds and icy conditions caused downed power lines and and broken poles across the Panhandle, leaving customers without power.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help with this week's Crime of the Week.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Xcel Energy released a statement to customers warning them of an increased number of scams targeting customers.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Xcel Energy is asking for a base rate increase for its Texas retail customers.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Employees of Xcel Energy who were sent to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy are heading home.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Xcel Energy is sending more than 30 of its Texas-New Mexico employees to Wytherville, Va., to help Appalachian Power Company in restoring electricity service after Superstorm Sandy.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  More than $30 million in upgrades are being planned by Xcel Energy for Amarillo's transmission system.