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Some of the youngest attendees and possibly future employees of GVEC at the 2026 Annual Meeting

GVEC Holds 2026 Annual Membership Meeting

July 9, 2026

GONZALES, Texas – July 9, 2026 – GVEC’s 2026 Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, June 25, in Gonzales at the J.B. Wells Expo Hall…. View Article

The Crystal Theatre Receives the GVEC 2026 Organization Public Service Award

July 9, 2026

The Gonzales Crystal Theater first opened its doors in 1913 with vaudeville shows and silent films, later showcasing its first “talkie”—The Singing Fool—in 1929. Over… View Article

Vicki Frenzel Receives the GVEC 2026 Individual Public Service Award

July 9, 2026

A lifelong educator, historian, and volunteer, Vicki Frenzel has spent decades helping preserve the stories, places, and traditions that make Gonzales unique. Born in San… View Article

GVEC Returning $12 M in Capital Credits to Members

July 1, 2026

Good news! GVEC will return $12 million in capital credits to our eligible member-owners this July. This distribution is one of the benefits of being… View Article

July Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Member Solutions for Peak Demand

July 1, 2026

In South Central Texas, summer heat is a given. When temperatures rise, so does electricity usage—especially during the late afternoon and early evening, when air… View Article

The GVEC Internet Difference-Straight from the Field

May 12, 2026

When people start exploring their internet options, one of the first questions they ask is simple: What makes this any different? According to GVEC Internet’s… View Article

May Message from the GM & CEO Darren Schauer: Reducing the Risk of Wildfires

May 1, 2026

Gone are the days when wildfires were mostly confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous… View Article

GVEC Members Fund13 More Power Up™ Grants

April 27, 2026

Thanks to the continued generosity of GVEC members, 13 nonprofit organizations have been awarded over $208,000 through the Cooperative’s Power Up community grant program. Funded… View Article

The Most Important Upgrade in Your Home Might Be One You Never See

April 22, 2026

Electricity quietly powers nearly every moment of our day—from morning coffee makers to evening porch lights. As homes continue to add smart technology, electric vehicles,… View Article