Houston Faces Prolonged Power Outages After Hurricane Beryl

Over half a million residents remain without electricity as CenterPoint Energy works to restore power amid criticism and extreme heat.

CenterPoint aims to restore power to 85% of affected customers by Sunday, but many will remain without power into next week.
Hurricane Beryl caused extensive damage, including downed trees and debris impacting power lines and infrastructure.
Local officials and residents express frustration over CenterPoint's response and communication efforts.
Boil water alerts are in effect, and distribution centers are providing essential supplies to affected communities.
Cooling centers and shelters have been established to help residents cope with high temperatures and lack of electricity.