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Despite intense heat, some Spring Branch neighbors say they had no AC due to CenterPoint upgrades
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Nick Natario , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The exact details of the upgrade and the duration of the outage are not specified here, but further information can be found through ABC13 Houston.
Some residents in the Spring Branch area experienced a loss of air conditioning during a scheduled upgrade by CenterPoint. This occurred on a day when temperatures were near triple digits, making the situation particularly uncomfortable for those affected. The upgrade was planned, but the loss of AC for hours still came as a shock to the neighbors.
The exact details of the upgrade and the duration of the outage are not specified here, but further information can be found through ABC13 Houston. For those seeking more details on the CenterPoint upgrade and its impact on Spring Branch residents, additional coverage is available from local news sources.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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