Power Outage Affects Thousands in East Austin Amid Record Heat

On August 21, 2024, East Austin experienced a significant power outage, leaving approximately 8,000 residents without electricity during record-high temperatures. The outage, which occurred amid excessive heat warnings, underscores the challenges facing Austin Energy in managing the city's power demands. Efforts are ongoing to restore service and address the underlying issues that contributed to the blackout, as residents cope with the extreme heat and lack of power​