By — Mark Vancleave, Associated Press Mark Vancleave, Associated Press By — Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/nearly-3-million-lose-power-as-beryl-barrels-through-texas-officials-say-it-will-take-days-to-get-it-back-on Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nearly 3 million lose power as Beryl barrels through Texas. Officials say it will take days to get it back on Nation Jul 8, 2024 6:28 PM EDT HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after Beryl came ashore Monday as a Category 1 hurricane and knocked out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said CenterPoint Energy was bringing in thousands of additional workers to help get the lights turned back on quicker. He said the storm toppled 10 transmission lines and that many of the outages were caused by fallen trees. The fast-moving tempest threatened to carve a harsh path over several more states in coming days. At least three people were killed as Beryl moved through Texas. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Mark Vancleave, Associated Press Mark Vancleave, Associated Press By — Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after Beryl came ashore Monday as a Category 1 hurricane and knocked out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said CenterPoint Energy was bringing in thousands of additional workers to help get the lights turned back on quicker. He said the storm toppled 10 transmission lines and that many of the outages were caused by fallen trees. The fast-moving tempest threatened to carve a harsh path over several more states in coming days. At least three people were killed as Beryl moved through Texas. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now