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Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers experience power outages in west Houston, Katy area
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The outage map initially showed over 30,000 customers without power, with this number declining to over 11,000 by 10:38 a.
A significant power outage occurred in the west Houston and Katy area, affecting thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers. m. The hardest-hit areas were in and around Katy, with specific ZIP codes experiencing a high number of outages.
The cause of the outages is currently unknown, with further investigation underway. For more information on the outages, including the estimated time of restoration and any updates on the cause, customers can refer to CenterPoint Energy's statements and outage map for the latest details.
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Category: weather Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Click2Houston Reading time: 1 min
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