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CPS Energy Restores Power to 40,000 After Storm

8/30/2026

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  • CPS Energy crews restored power to 40,000 San Antonio customers overnight after storm-related outages.
  • Frank Almaraz reported peak outages affected about 112,000 customers, with 62,003 still without power on Saturday.
  • Wind gusts reached 77 mph, with radar-estimated pockets near 75 mph and sustained 50-65 mph winds.
  • City libraries (except Bazan, Las Palmas, San Pedro) and park centers served as cooling sites, allowing pets.