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Severe Storms Leave 180,000 Texans Without Power

5/27/2025

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Severe storms wreaked havoc in Southeast Texas, plunging over 180,000 residents into darkness on Tuesday morning. CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas reported staggering outages, affecting tens of thousands. In response, energy providers are actively monitoring the chaos and have rolled out mobile-friendly outage trackers, ensuring residents stay informed with real-time updates and weather alerts.

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Severe storms wreaked havoc in Southeast Texas, plunging over 180,000 residents into darkness on Tuesday morning. CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas reported staggering outages, affecting tens of thousands. In response, energy providers are actively monitoring the chaos and have rolled out mobile-friendly outage trackers, ensuring residents stay informed with real-time updates and weather alerts.