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Power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods due to knocked down power lines, Precinct 1 says
By KTRK at ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power.
Key takeaway , only four customers remained without power.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The recent power outage in Fort Bend County neighborhoods, caused by a truck hitting power lines in Brookshire, may have been quickly resolved with only four customers remaining without power by 1 p.m., but it brings attention to the reliability of the local energy infrastructure. CenterPoint's swift response to restore power to the 5,300 affected customers is a positive note, indicating the utility company's capacity to handle such incidents. However, the incident also raises questions about the vulnerability of power lines to accidents and the potential consequences of more severe disruptions. As Sugar Land continues to grow and develop, ensuring the resilience of its energy grid will be crucial to maintaining the quality of life for its residents and supporting local businesses. The community will be watching to see how CenterPoint and local authorities work to prevent similar outages in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power.
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