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Check your zip code: Houston power outages surge after months of progress
By Amy Davis, Talisa Treviño, Adrian Montes, Andrea Slaydon at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Houston has a power outage problem — and the latest data makes it hard to ignore.New data from Whisker Labs shows Houston had more power outages than any other city in the country in May, reversing months of improvement and raising fresh questions about CenterPoint Energy’s multi-billion-dollar i...
Key takeaway Outages surge after months of improvementKPRC 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis has been tracking outage frequency since August 2025, using data from Whisker Labs, a third-party company that monitors nationwide outage activity.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The surge in power outages across the Houston area, particularly in communities like Fulshear and Kingwood, has significant implications for Pearland residents who commute to these areas for work or have family ties. As the outages affect livelihoods, it's crucial for local authorities to scrutinize the infrastructure upgrades implemented by CenterPoint Energy and assess their effectiveness in preventing such disruptions. The color-coded map provided by KPRC 2 can be a valuable tool for Pearland residents to gauge the power reliability in their neighboring communities and plan accordingly. With some areas experiencing outage rates nine times the national average, it's essential for Pearland's city government to engage with CenterPoint Energy and other stakeholders to ensure that the city's own infrastructure is resilient and can withstand potential outages, minimizing the impact on local businesses and residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Houston has a power outage problem — and the latest data makes it hard to ignore.New data from Whisker Labs shows Houston had more power outages than any other city in the country in May, reversing months of improvement and raising fresh questions about CenterPoint Energy’s multi-billion-dollar i...
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