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CPS Energy Cuts Outage to Fewer Than 20,000

8/30/2026

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  • CPS Energy began restoring power after storms knocked out electricity in San Antonio.
  • Fewer than 20,000 customers remained without power Sunday, down from about 250,000.
  • Interim CEO Frank Almaraz warned some outages could last days as temperatures near 98°F.
  • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones opened libraries and parks as cooling centers, allowing pets and free VIA rides.
  • CPS Energy added Pedernales Electric Cooperative crews, nearly doubling restoration capacity.