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Power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods due to knocked down power lines, Precinct 1 says
By KTRK at ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power.
Key takeaway , only four customers remained without power.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The recent power outage in Fort Bend County, caused by a truck hitting power lines in Brookshire, may have Tomball residents wondering about the reliability of their own electricity infrastructure. Although the incident occurred outside of Harris County, where Tomball is located, it still raises questions about the potential risks of accidents involving power lines in the area. CenterPoint's swift response to the outage, which left only four customers without power by 1 p.m., is a positive sign for local residents who rely on the company for their electricity. As the Houston area continues to grow and develop, ensuring the integrity of its power grid will be crucial to preventing similar outages in the future. Tomball residents may want to pay attention to any upcoming infrastructure projects or maintenance scheduled by CenterPoint to minimize the risk of power outages in their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power.
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