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2,000 Houston Customers Still Powerless Amid Freezing Rain

1/26/2026

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As of Sunday evening, CenterPoint Energy reports 2,000 of its 2.9 million Houston customers remain without power.
The utility has mobilized over 3,300 workers and restored nearly 30,000 customers since Saturday.
Officials project most outages will be resolved within 12 hours as freezing rain and ice persist.
Officials advise residents to stay away from downed power lines and avoid travel.

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As of Sunday evening, CenterPoint Energy reports 2,000 of its 2.9 million Houston customers remain without power.
The utility has mobilized over 3,300 workers and restored nearly 30,000 customers since Saturday.
Officials project most outages will be resolved within 12 hours as freezing rain and ice persist.
Officials advise residents to stay away from downed power lines and avoid travel.