Texas thunderstorms kill 4, leave 900,000 without power
![Transmission power lines are down near the Grand Parkway and West Road after a storm Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Cypress, Texas. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP) A transmission tower lies on its side next to a row of still-standing towers that stretches into the distance.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7207282.1715940940!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/severe-weather-texas.jpg)
Fast-moving thunderstorms have pummelled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in highrise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.