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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 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 Sugar Land News
The surge in power outages across Houston, particularly in areas like Fulshear, Kingwood, and Crosby, has significant implications for Sugar Land residents who commute to these areas for work or have family ties. As the data from Whisker Labs shows, some communities are experiencing outage frequencies nine times the national average, which can have a ripple effect on local businesses and daily life. For instance, residents in Sugar Land who own businesses in Fulshear or have family members living in Kingwood may be impacted by the frequent outages, affecting their livelihoods and overall quality of life. The color-coded map provided by KPRC 2 can help Sugar Land residents zoom in on their own neighborhoods and compare power reliability to surrounding communities, making them more aware of the potential risks and consequences of these outages. This awareness can inform their decisions on where to live, work, or invest in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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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