Houston Grapples with Aftermath of Deadly Storms and Prolonged Power Outages

Severe weather leaves widespread damage, multiple fatalities, and hundreds of thousands without electricity in Texas and neighboring states.

Nearly 1 million homes and businesses lost power, with some areas facing weeks-long outages.
At least seven people died, including from fallen trees and lightning-induced fires.
City officials issued disaster declarations to unlock state and federal recovery resources.
Houston's downtown suffered significant structural damage, including shattered high-rise windows.
Rising temperatures pose additional health risks for those without air conditioning.