Texas Faces Power Crisis After Hurricane Beryl: Gov. Abbott Sets Deadline for Utility Fix

Over a quarter million people in Houston remain without power following Hurricane Beryl, prompting political scrutiny of Texas's power grid and CenterPoint Energy's response. Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers and potential reforms, highlighting the broader issue of climate change and its impact on infrastructure. The crisis has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities in Houston, including extreme heat and food insecurity, and has reignited debates on how to prevent future outages.