- Houston Power Outage: Over a million customers were without power due to Hurricane Beryl, with restoration delays criticized.
- Current Status: 750,000 customers still without power, with 350,000 expected to wait until Sunday for restoration.
- Impact: Severe heat advisory in effect, making conditions feel like 106 degrees, affecting daily life, hospitals, and senior facilities.
- Response: CenterPoint Energy deploying 12,000 linemen; significant tree damage complicating restoration efforts.
- Public Reaction: Frustration among residents and officials over slow restoration and prioritization issues.
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