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Power Outage

Summary

Over 3,800 North Side residents are currently sitting in the dark while CPS Energy hunts for the cause of the outage. If you live in the area, keep your phone handy for updates on when the lights might come back on.

At a glance

Total mentions
31
Last 30 days
1

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

You might end up tossing out spoiled groceries if the power stays off for too long.

✅Who benefits

Nobody really wins here, but it’s a good reminder to check your emergency kit.

⚠️Who could be affected

North Side residents are dealing with the immediate headache of no electricity.

Mentions & discussions (20)

KENS 5Sep 30, 2026

CPS Energy reviews response to August storm, identifies lessons for future outages

CPS Energy faced scrutiny over its Aug. 28 storm response in San Antonio, now its aiming for improved damage assessment, technology, mutual aid, and communication.

KENS 5Sep 9, 2026

After power outage emergency, San Antonio leaders say they want better communication ahead of future weather events

Three City Council members whose areas were hit hard by the August 28 storm praised CPS Energy for mobilizing quickly, adding lessons can be learned for the future.

KENS 5Sep 3, 2026

CPS Energy wraps up days-long power restoration efforts after severe weather in San Antonio

CPS Energy says it has restored power to the over 250,000 customers affected by Friday's severe storms in San Antonio.

KENS 5Sep 1, 2026

Number of CPS Energy customers without power drops to the hundreds days after storms tear through San Antonio

Temperatures inside a family's home on the southwest side have sat in the low 90s.

Texas Public Radio | TPRAug 31, 2026

San Antonio storm recovery: CPS expects full power restoration by Tuesday night as cleanup continues

San Antonio storm recovery: CPS expects full power restoration by Tuesday night as cleanup continues Texas Public Radio | TPR

KENS 5Aug 31, 2026

San Antonio power outages fall below 2,000 after Friday's damaging storms; at least 2 drowning deaths confirmed

Restoration work is expected into the early part of the week, officials said during a Sunday press conference.

KENS 5Aug 31, 2026

San Antonio Food Bank helps families restock after weekend storms, power outages

Emergency food distributions are targeting some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods after outages left families with spoiled food in refrigerators and freezers.

KENS 5Aug 31, 2026

CPS Energy expects power restoration to finish by Tuesday night; fewer than 2,000 customers without power days after San Antonio storms

Officials said restoration efforts will continue Monday and Tuesday amid ongoing recovery from Friday storms that knocked out power for more than 100,000.

KABBAug 31, 2026

City officials address public on storm death and damage as thousands remain without power

City officials address public on storm death and damage as thousands remain without power KABB

saobserver.comAug 30, 2026

San Antonio Thunderstorm Knocks Out Power to More Than 100,000 as City Cleans Up

San Antonio Thunderstorm Knocks Out Power to More Than 100,000 as City Cleans Up saobserver.com

KENS 5Aug 30, 2026

Storm recovery unites San Antonio's 78207 community; Residents rally to clear debris

On the near west side, residents band together to recover after a severe storm left widespread destruction, downing trees and power lines and damaging buildings.

KENS 5Aug 30, 2026

'We are trying to survive.' | San Antonio residents still without power amid Texas heat

A San Antonio family resorted to cooling off in their truck to try and beat the heat, while thousands in San Antonio remain without power.

City of San Antonio (.gov)Aug 30, 2026

City, CPS Energy Provide Update on Storm Recovery Efforts

City, CPS Energy Provide Update on Storm Recovery Efforts City of San Antonio (.gov)

KENS 5Aug 30, 2026

More than 20,000 still without power Sunday across San Antonio after storms

At one point on a stormy Friday night, more than 103,000 homes and businesses in San Antonio didn't have power.

kens5.comAug 30, 2026

CPS Energy, San Antonio leaders continue recovery efforts after severe storms

CPS Energy, San Antonio leaders continue recovery efforts after severe storms kens5.com

WOAIAug 30, 2026

Two possible flood deaths investigated as 7,700 remain without power

Two possible flood deaths investigated as 7,700 remain without power WOAI

KSATAug 29, 2026

San Antonio neighbors still without power as city announces cooling centers, resiliency hub locations

San Antonio neighbors still without power as city announces cooling centers, resiliency hub locations KSAT

KENS 5Aug 29, 2026

San Antonio mayor outlines city response after storms leave thousands without power

As the city responds to the storm damage, libraries and park centers will serve as cooling centers Saturday during their normal operating hours.

MySAAug 29, 2026

Latest on S.A. storm damage, days-long power outages

Latest on S.A. storm damage, days-long power outages MySA

KENS 5Aug 29, 2026

City opens overnight resilience hubs while working to restore power, officials say

Multiple overnight resilience hubs will be open through 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 30 to protect San Antonio residents from the heat.

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