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Homeowner says light pole knocked down by car left on sidewalk for weeks until Action 13 stepped in
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Brianna Willis , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points After Action 13 stepped in, the post was finally taken down. A car crash damaged a street light pole, leaving it in a homeowner's yard and blocking the sidewalk.
A car crash damaged a street light pole, leaving it in a homeowner's yard and blocking the sidewalk. The homeowner had been trying to get the issue resolved for weeks but was getting the runaround from CenterPoint. The damaged pole was a hazard and an eyesore, and the homeowner was frustrated by the lack of progress in getting it removed.
After Action 13 stepped in, the post was finally taken down. Further details about the incident and the homeowner's experience are available from the source. The removal of the damaged pole has resolved the issue, but it took weeks of effort to get to that point.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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