Category Archives: In Your Community

The Eco-Friendly Clothes Closet

We all love a fashionable wardrobe, but the average American throws away nearly 68 pounds of clothes a year! This Mind Your Textile Waste infographic is full of facts that might surprise you. Bottom line: How you choose, care for and dispose of your clothes can really make a difference. Smart clothing choices: Fill out your wardrobe by shopping consignment stores and thrift stores. Get … Read More…

Peas Help Out

Don’t forget to put some peas out for the mailman on May 12. Nope, it’s not a prank—it’s just time for the 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger! Put on by the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is a yearly event when postal carriers around the country collect non-perishable food donations for local food banks. According to Feeding America, one in seven Americans … Read More…

Fire up the grill—and celebrate National Hamburger Month

You’ve probably heard the expression “as American as apple pie.” But guess what—the first written reference to an apple pie was an English recipe that appeared in 1361! The hamburger, on the other hand, while not as “old” is also an all-American classic. Since May is National Hamburger Month, let’s take a closer look at the beloved burger in all its juicy glory. The Library … Read More…

First Choice Power Volunteer Stars Across Texas

Here at First Choice Power, we believe in supporting the communities in which we live, and enjoy getting involved in volunteer projects. Every year we celebrate our First Choice Power volunteers during National Volunteer Week by giving them stars listing the many programs in which they’ve participated. It’s nice to walk around our offices and see employees with a collection of stars symbolizing their efforts … Read More…

Feeding Texas Families

Did you know that Texas leads the nation when it comes to hungry children with more than 22 percent of children unsure of how they will get their next meal? Since 2010, we here at First Choice Power have been helping make a difference for the approximately 1.3 million families in Texas that do not have enough food through our FoodFirst™ program. We’ve partnered with … Read More…

We’re Going Nuts!

April isn’t just a month for fools—it’s also National Pecan Month! Considering that a bounty of pecans are grown right here in Texas (and it’s our state health nut), we at First Choice Power thought it was a good time to celebrate. Whether you cook up pecan-crusted chicken, whip up a pecan pie or just eat ‘em straight out of your yard, pecans are a … Read More…

Going Back to School

We had a great visit today at Northside Elementary in Texas City visiting Amanda Ewer’s first grade class. Earlier this year, Ms. Ewer received a Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future grant to fund the purchase of MathStart books. Ms. Ewer had titled her grant application “AHHHH! The Math Book Is Alive,” and as one of the sponsors of the grant, we wanted to … Read More…

Beds and Blooms

When we talk about going local, you can’t get more local than your own backyard. Spring has sprung here in Texas, and it’s time to start thinking about what fruits, vegetables and flowers you might want to see in your garden this spring and summer. It’s not unlikely we’ll have another freeze, especially those of us in the north parts of Texas, but don’t let … Read More…

#EcoMonday: Saving Money on Your Electric Bill: Step #4

Happy Monday bill slimmers! It’s time to take the fourth step toward reducing your electric bill — making the most of your window coverings! Step 4: Wear Your Shades You probably have blinds or curtains for privacy throughout your home. But did you know that making the most of your window coverings can actually go a long way toward keeping your heated and cooled air … Read More…

#AskArthelia: Answers to Your Questions About the Deregulated Texas Electricity Market

The deregulated electricity market gives Texans lots of choices, but with more choices often comes more questions. Here are a few of the most common questions we are asked: Question #1 – When I signed up with First Choice Power, my rate was lower than it is today. What happened? Answer – It depends on the type of plan you signed up for, Variable vs. … Read More…