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Texans Endure Second Week Without Power Post-Hurricane Beryl

Governor Abbott demands accountability from CenterPoint Energy as residents face prolonged outages and extreme heat.

  • Hundreds of thousands in the Houston area remain without power, relying on generators and makeshift solutions.
  • Governor Abbott criticizes CenterPoint Energy's response and orders an investigation into their handling of the crisis.
  • Residents express frustration over the lack of clear communication and unreliable outage maps.
  • CenterPoint promises 90% power restoration by Tuesday but faces skepticism from affected customers.
  • Utility's future operations under scrutiny as officials consider limiting their service territory.
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