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2,000 CPS Customers still without power after thunderstorms that wracked San Antonio on Friday
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Nearly 380 trees sustained damage during the storm, according to city officials. As of noon Monday, some 2,000 CPS Energy customers remained without electricity.
A severe thunderstorm caused significant damage and power outages. Nearly 380 trees sustained damage during the storm, according to city officials. As of noon Monday, some 2,000 CPS Energy customers remained without electricity.
The city-owned utility provided an update after the storm, which occurred on Friday evening. Further details about the storm and power outages are available from the utility company.
CPS Energy Interim CEO Frank Almaraz addressed the situation during a press conference, noting that some customers may not have power restored until Tuesday night.
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Category: Local Published: August 31, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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