Hurricane Beryl’s Aftermath: Houston Counts the Cost in Lives and Power Cuts as Families Struggle
HOUSTON, TX — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastation, the full extent of the tragedy continues to unfold in Texas, with a rising death toll and widespread destruction that has left many without power. A preliminary count estimates at least 13 fatalities in the Houston area alone, an outcome local officials fear may climb as the city grapples with the aftermath of the Category 2 storm. In the hardest hit regions, emergency crews and …