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Power outage leaves hundreds without electricity in north Laredo
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Angie Bravo , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A related disruption to internet and cable services was reported in the same area, with restoration hoped for by a specific evening time.
Utility crews assessed the situation in north Laredo after a power outage occurred. The affected neighborhoods included Winfield and Plantation. A spokesperson estimated that power would be restored by a certain late hour.
The outage impacted a significant number of customers. It also covered areas near a local high school and a subdivision. A related disruption to internet and cable services was reported in the same area, with restoration hoped for by a specific evening time.
Further information on the outage and service disruption is available from local news sources. The cause of the outage had not been identified at the time of reporting.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Utility crews assessed the situation in north Laredo after a power outage occurred. The affected neighborhoods included Winfield and Plantation. A spokesperson estimated that power would be restored…
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