Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead have finally received some good news. Officials say power was restored by Sunday evening to a majority of the hundreds of thousands that had been left in the dark and without air conditioning amid hot and humid weather. Officials also say the federal government has approved financial assistance for residents and business owners than can help pay for temporary housing and repairs. More than 289,000 homes and businesses in Texas still remained without electricity Sunday evening. Officials expect everyone to have power by Wednesday.
