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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 The Piney Point
The recent power outage in neighboring Fort Bend County, specifically in Brookshire, has implications for Piney Point Village residents who regularly commute through or do business in the area. Although the incident occurred outside of Harris County, where Piney Point is located, it affects the broader regional infrastructure. CenterPoint's swift response to restore power to the majority of the 5,300 impacted customers is a positive sign for local residents who rely on the same utility provider. The fact that only four customers remained without power as of 1 p.m. suggests that emergency response systems are in place to mitigate such disruptions. Piney Point Village residents may want to take note of the potential for similar incidents to occur within their own community, given the shared utility infrastructure and the presence of commercial vehicles that can accidentally cause damage to power lines.
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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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