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Most power restored in Galveston County after severe storms
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by By COREY GREINEISEN The Daily News , Galveston County Daily News
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
CenterPoint Energy had restored power to nearly 6,000 customers by Thursday morning and mobilized 1,050 frontline workers to repair damage caused by the storms. By 4 p.m., most outages in Galveston County had been cleared, although crews continued responding to…
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Key takeaway CenterPoint Energy had restored power to nearly 6,000 customers by Thursday morning and mobilized 1,050 frontline workers to repair damage caused by the storms.
Why this matters in The Galveston
The swift restoration of power to nearly 6,000 customers in Galveston County is a testament to the efforts of CenterPoint Energy's frontline workers. With 1,050 workers mobilized to repair damage caused by the severe storms, the utility company demonstrated its capacity to respond to the unique challenges posed by the county's Gulf Coast location. As part of the greater Houston metro, Galveston County is no stranger to hurricane and flooding risks, and the ability of its utility providers to quickly recover from outages is crucial to the local economy. The fact that most outages were cleared by Thursday afternoon suggests that the county's infrastructure is resilient, but it also underscores the need for continued investment in storm preparedness and response measures. As the county continues to grow and develop, its residents and businesses will be watching to see how utility providers like CenterPoint Energy adapt to the evolving needs of the community.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Galveston County Daily News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? CenterPoint Energy had restored power to nearly 6,000 customers by Thursday morning and mobilized 1,050 frontline workers to repair damage caused by the storms. By 4 p.m., most outages in Galveston County had been cleared, although crews continued responding to…
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