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This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by ABC13 Houston and curated for The Woodlands readers.

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Want to be an astronaut without leaving Houston? This yearlong mission might be for you

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Nick Natario, ABC13 Houston · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

If you'd ever wanted to be an astronaut, but don't want to go to deep space, this mission might be for you.

Why this matters in The Woodlands

The power outage affecting over 2,000 customers in the Houston area is a concern for residents of The Woodlands, who are no strangers to the impact of severe weather on daily life. Given the community's location about 30 miles north of Houston, it's likely that some Woodlands residents may be among those affected by the outages. The Woodlands Township and local utility providers will be working to restore power as quickly as possible, but in the meantime, residents may want to check on vulnerable neighbors, such as the elderly or those with medical needs, who may be disproportionately affected by the loss of electricity. With the region's history of Gulf hurricane and flooding risks, The Woodlands' emergency management systems are likely to be on high alert, and residents should stay informed about the status of the outages and any other weather-related developments.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Nick Natario, ABC13 Houston
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Source published	Jul 24, 2026
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Want to be an astronaut without leaving Houston? This yearlong mission might be for you

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