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Power fully restored in Cameron County: AEP reports
By Gabriela Gonzalez at ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power has been fully restored in Cameron County after thunderstorms moved across Cameron County. As of 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, power is fully restored in Cameron County, according to the AEP Texas outage map. On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas customers in Cam...
Key takeaway On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas customers in Cameron County are experiencing power outages as thunderstorms continue [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The full restoration of power in Cameron County brings relief to residents and businesses affected by the thunderstorms. This incident highlights the reliability of AEP Texas's outage response, as the utility company was able to restore power to over 1,000 customers in a relatively short period. In the Rio Grande Valley, where extreme weather events are common, the ability of utility companies to quickly respond to outages is crucial for the local economy and daily life. As McAllen and the surrounding areas continue to grow, the resilience of the region's infrastructure will be put to the test. The swift restoration of power in Cameron County is a positive sign, but it also underscores the need for ongoing investment in the region's power grid to ensure that it can withstand the demands of a growing population and increasingly severe weather events.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Power has been fully restored in Cameron County after thunderstorms moved across Cameron County. As of 11:12 a.m. on Sunday, power is fully restored in Cameron County, according to the AEP Texas outage map. On Saturday, more than 1,000 AEP Texas customers in Cam...
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