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Snagged power line causes power outage for 3K customers in Northeast El Paso
By Jocelyn Flores at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A truck snagged a power line, causing a power outage that affected nearly 3,000 customers on Friday, June 26, in Northeast El Paso , a spokesperson said for El Paso Electric. The incident happened near Woodrow Bean and Girl Scout Way, causing 2,892 customers to be without ...
Key takeaway The incident happened near Woodrow Bean and Girl Scout Way, causing 2,892 customers to be without power, Jacob Reyes, a [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The power outage in Northeast El Paso affecting nearly 3,000 customers is a significant disruption to daily life in the community. Given the hot summer months that El Paso is known for, the loss of power can be particularly challenging for residents, especially the elderly and young children. The incident near Woodrow Bean and Girl Scout Way also raises concerns about the potential for accidents involving large vehicles and power lines in the area. As the city continues to grow and develop, ensuring the reliability and safety of its infrastructure will be crucial to supporting the needs of its residents and businesses. The swift response of El Paso Electric to address the outage is a positive step, and the company's efforts to prevent such incidents in the future will be closely watched by the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A truck snagged a power line, causing a power outage that affected nearly 3,000 customers on Friday, June 26, in Northeast El Paso, a spokesperson said for El Paso Electric. The incident happened near Woodrow Bean and Girl Scout Way, causing 2,892 customers to be without ...
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