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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 Magnolia News
The power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods, including Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, and Firethorne West, will likely have a ripple effect on daily life in Magnolia , given the proximity of these areas to the community. Residents who commute to these neighborhoods for work or school may face disruptions, and local businesses that rely on these areas for customers may also be impacted. The cause of the knocked down power lines on Woods Road is not specified, but it raises questions about the maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure in the region. As the situation is addressed by the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, Magnolia residents will be watching to see how quickly power is restored and what measures are taken to prevent similar outages in the future. The incident also underscores the need for reliable infrastructure in the growing Houston area, where communities like Magnolia are increasingly interconnected.
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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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