When will power be restored in Houston? CenterPoint gives update after Hurricane Beryl

When will power be restored in Houston? CenterPoint gives update after Hurricane Beryl

In an update Monday night, CenterPoint said customers in the hardest-hit areas “could experience extended outages and should plan accordingly.” HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl knocked out power to more than 3 million customers in the Greater Houston area on Monday, most of them with CenterPoint. Power companies and city leaders said it will be a multi-day outage for most customers because the damage is extensive and widespread. In an update Monday night, CenterPoint said it…

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Oak Forest residents clean up damage from Hurricane Beryl

Oak Forest residents clean up damage from Hurricane Beryl

Residents in the northwest Houston neighborhood were also hard hit by the May 16 derecho storm. HOUSTON — Like many neighborhoods across the Houston area, Oak Forest is a mess after Hurricane Beryl blew through Monday. Trees are down, debris is all over the place and power is out.  “We got the tornado warning at about five something this morning and heard the wind. Heard the rain. Everything was fine for a while,” Sharon Fuller said. …

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CenterPoint admits thousands of out-of-town repair crews weren't staged in the Houston area ahead of Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint admits thousands of out-of-town repair crews weren't staged in the Houston area ahead of Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint said Tuesday that it had mobilized thousands of crews to assess and repair damage caused by the Category 1 storm. But most of them aren’t in Houston yet. HOUSTON — If you’ve been looking for a fleet of power repair trucks and haven’t been able to find them in Houston, there’s a reason. Most out-of-town crews are not yet in Houston to begin repairing the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. A CenterPoint spokesperson confirmed to KHOU 11…

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Tropical Storm Beryl: how to get help and help Texans

Tropical Storm Beryl: how to get help and help Texans

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texans in Houston and coastal counties were hit by heavy rain, strong winds and power outages after Hurricane Beryl began sweeping…

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Tropical Storm Beryl updates: State officials confirm third death from the storm

Tropical Storm Beryl updates: State officials confirm third death from the storm

Over 2.7 million Texas customers were without power as of 12:59 p.m. on Monday, based on estimates from PowerOutage.us and CenterPoint Energy. Credit: Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune Hurricane Beryl has knocked out power for more than 2.7 million Texas customers, as of 12:59 p.m. Monday, based on estimates from PowerOutage.us and CenterPoint Energy. CenterPoint announced at 3:30 p.m. that its crews were beginning the process of restoring power to the 2.26 million Texas…

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KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least 7 deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least 7 deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

KHOU 11 is keeping you updated on what impacts from the Category 1 storm that roared across Southeast Texas early Monday. HOUSTON — Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas at 3:55 a.m. Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. By the time it passed hours later, at least seven people in Harris and Montgomery counties were dead. Other storm victims have extensive damage at their homes and some 2.5 million customers lost power.   Keep up…

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KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least six deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least six deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

KHOU 11 is keeping you updated on what impacts the storm could have on the Texas Gulf Coast. HOUSTON — Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas at 3:55 a.m. Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. The Houston area is getting hit with heavy rain and flooding in some areas. Several watches and warnings have been issued for the greater-Houston area. Keep up to date Shelters won’t open until roads are safe Harris County Judge Lina…

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Hurricane Beryl’s Next Threat: Summer Heat Without Power

Hurricane Beryl’s Next Threat: Summer Heat Without Power

News & Politics Hurricane Beryl’s Next Threat: Summer Heat Without Power As climate change worsens and temperatures rise, the dangers posed by hurricanes aren’t limited to high winds and flooding. Moving forward, experts say, Texans will also need to prepare for the dangers posed by extreme heat. By Peter Holley Peter Holley Peter Holley is a staff writer and native Austinite who writes about news and culture across the state of Texas. View Articles Email…

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73-year-old grandmother dies after tree crashes through north Harris Co. home during Hurricane Beryl

73-year-old grandmother dies after tree crashes through north Harris Co. home during Hurricane Beryl

Everyone was inside the home when the tragedy occurred. Deputies said they were told the tree fell through the roof of Maria Loredo’s room. Author: Jaime E. Galvan, Trason Bragg, Lupita Villarreal Published: 11:31 AM CDT July 8, 2024 Updated: 3:08 PM CDT July 8, 2024 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 73-year-old woman died after a tree fell into her home on Monday in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. EDITOR’S…

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Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl: Here's why Houston's streets flood

Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl: Here's why Houston's streets flood

At a news conference Monday, city officials provided some insight on why Houston’s streets are prone to flooding. HOUSTON — After Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning, power outages and flooding continues to impact millions of residents in Houston and surrounding areas.  At a news conference, city officials provided some insight on why Houston’s streets are prone to flooding. Why do Houston’s streets flood?  “As far as our streets are concerned, it…

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Houston-area power outages grow to over 2.5 million after Hurricane Beryl made landfall

Houston-area power outages grow to over 2.5 million after Hurricane Beryl made landfall

HOUSTON — Strong storms knocked out power to customers in the Greater Houston area. At the outage’s peak, more than 2.2 million CenterPoint customers are without power. At noon Monday., Entergy reported over 200,000 customers without power, mostly in Montgomery, Walker, Liberty and Jefferson counties. The entire Bolivar Peninsula is without power, according to Entergy.  Seventeen Entergy substations lost power.  Texas New Mexico Power reported over 100,000 customers without power at 1:45 p.m. Monday. If…

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Pct. 4: Woman dies after tree crashes through her room during Hurricane Beryl

Pct. 4: Woman dies after tree crashes through her room during Hurricane Beryl

Deputies said a caller told them that a tree fell through the roof of their grandmother’s room. “We are saddened to report that the 74-year-old victim has been confirmed deceased,” Pct. 4 said in a post to X. “Please keep her family in your prayers. Constable Deputies are continuing the investigation on scene. Please avoid the area if possible.” We are saddened to report that the 74 year old victim has been confirmed deceased. Please…

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Ted Cruz tries to tweet about Hurricane Beryl, gets trolled over his Cancun trip

Ted Cruz tries to tweet about Hurricane Beryl, gets trolled over his Cancun trip

click to enlarge Wikimedia Commons / Gage Skidmore U.S. Senator Ted Cruz smirks from the stage at the 2021 Student Action Summit. Sometimes it’s damn near impossible for people to let you live down your worst moment. Just ask U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Three years after taking a family vacation to balmy Cancun while Winter Storm Uri left his constituents shivering — and some even dying — in their homes, Texas’ junior senator just can’t…

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Beryl blows into Houston: Hurricane makes landfall in Matagorda as Category 1 early Monday

Beryl blows into Houston: Hurricane makes landfall in Matagorda as Category 1 early Monday

From Houston Public Media: Beryl made landfall near Matagorda around 4 a.m. Monday as a category one hurricane, according to the National Weather Service. The system brought 80 mile per hour hurricane-force winds to portions of the Texas coast early Monday. Minor to some major river flooding can be expected as Beryl moves onto land. By 7:45 a.m., more than 1.3 million CenterPoint Energy customers were without power. RELATED: Houston Public Media Hurricane and Tropical…

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Hurricane Beryl updates: More than 2.3 million customers without power as storm moves inland

Hurricane Beryl updates: More than 2.3 million customers without power as storm moves inland

Downed tree limbs and power lines, flooded streets, and power outages have Houston officials pleading with residents to stay home. Houston mayor John Whitmire held a news conference Monday detailing the dire situation the city finds itself in as it took the brunt of Hurricane Beryl. “We are dealing with a very serious amount of water. Around 10 inches of rain across the city and 90-mile-per-hour winds and hurricane conditions,” Whitmire said. “Please, Houstonians, shelter…

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