Vehicle crashes into utility pole, knocks out power briefly for Southwest Side neighborhood
A vehicle crash damaged a utility pole knocking out power for residents in a nearby Southwest Side neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
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CPS Energy works to restore power to customers in San Antonio area after Labor Day storms
CPS Energy worked overnight to restore power across San Antonio after Labor Day thunderstorms caused thousands of residents and businesses to lose power.
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Fun activities for kids when the power goes out
SAN ANTONIO – When the power goes out, it can be scary for kids. Nanny Jada Rashawn has you covered with fun activities for kids - without electronics. She recommended the game Throw Throw Burrito. Other fun games and activities are listed below:Play with light-up slime. More ideas from Jada Rashawn:
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Texas governor plans to provide ‘detailed update’ on power outages
Greg Abbott said he will soon provide a “detailed update” on rotating power outages happening throughout the state due to the freezing temperatures. Many power generation companies facilities froze overnight and shut down their ability to generate power. More soon — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 15, 2021“Many power generation companies facilities froze overnight and shut down their ability to generate power,” Abbott wrote. Early Monday morning, ERCOT announced rotating power outages throughout the state in order to keep the grids stable. ERCOT officials said the rotating outages will stay in place for the rest of the day and likely for most of Tuesday.