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More than 68,000 still without power across San Antonio area after storms
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points The outages were due to strong winds, lightning, and flooding. Strong storms caused power outages for up to 100,000 customers on Friday night.
Strong storms caused power outages for up to 100,000 customers on Friday night. The outages were due to strong winds, lightning, and flooding. Crews from CPS Energy worked on Saturday to restore power.
The storms brought significant disruption, with a large number of customers affected. CPS Energy crews were actively working to address the issue.
Further information on the power restoration efforts is available from the source, including any additional details on the storms and their impact.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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