Yvette Orozco

Yvette Orozco is a reporter at the Houston Chronicle, covering news related to hurricanes and severe weather events in Texas. She has provided on-the-ground coverage of Hurricane Beryl and its impact on Pearland residents, focusing particularly on power outages and the challenges faced by those without electricity during extreme heat.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Approximately half a million Texans are without electricity and expected to suffer through sweltering heat into early next week.
  • Hurricane Beryl brought power outages to Pearland, Texas.

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Recent Articles

Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Amidst Hurricane Beryl's aftermath, Pearland and Houston residents faced prolonged power outages and scorching heat. Home Depot in Pearland reported a surge in generator sales as people like Guadelupe Flores, Ron Crabtree, and Evaristo Cruz sought to keep their essential appliances running. However, not everyone could afford or find a generator during this time of need, leading to social divisions. CenterPoint Energy faced criticism for the grid's instability as approximately half a million Texans were left without electricity and hospitals started to feel the pinch.