Repair crews face threats in Houston by those still without power a week after Beryl

Linemen faced threats, thrown rocks, and drawn guns from fed-up Houston residents due to the extended power outages post-Hurricane Beryl, prompting police involvement and pleas from officials to allow repair work.

Houston police investigated five cases of threats towards workers, resulting in an arrest for assault with a deadly weapon after a man threw rocks and pointed a gun at CenterPoint Energy workers, causing delays in restoration efforts.

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