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Check your zip code: Houston power outages surge after months of progress
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Amy Davis, Talisa Treviño, Adrian Montes, Andrea Slaydon , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the power outages and CenterPoint Energy's efforts to address the issue are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Houston is experiencing a significant issue with power outages. Recent data indicates that the city had the most power outages of any city in the country in May. This development reverses the progress made in previous months.
The data was provided by Whisker Labs, and it raises concerns about the reliability of the power grid. CenterPoint Energy has invested heavily in improvements, but the latest numbers suggest that more work may be needed. Further details about the power outages and CenterPoint Energy's efforts to address the issue are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Houston is experiencing a significant issue with power outages. Recent data indicates that the city had the most power outages of any city in the country in May. This development reverses the…
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