Thousands Lose Power Near Parkdale Mall in Beaumont

Outage affects thousands of customers in the Dowlen Road area.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A significant power outage has left thousands of customers without electricity in the area surrounding Parkdale Mall in Beaumont, Texas. The outage was first reported on Monday afternoon when a transmission line failed, causing over 4,600 customers to lose power. As of 5:30 pm, around 3,872 customers were still affected, but Entergy expects to restore power by 7 pm.

Why it matters

Power outages can disrupt businesses, schools, and daily life for residents. The Parkdale Mall area is a major commercial hub in Beaumont, so this outage could have significant impacts on the local community and economy until power is restored.

The details

According to Entergy's outage map, the affected area centered around Dowlen Road and Parkdale Mall, with outages extending as far north as Stonetown Road off U.S. 287. Entergy reported that a transmission line failure caused the initial outage, which left over 4,600 customers without power at the peak.

  • The outage was first reported on Monday afternoon.
  • By 3 pm, Entergy's map showed 4,639 outages in Jefferson County.
  • As of 5:30 pm, around 3,872 customers were still affected.
  • Entergy expects to restore power by 7 pm.

The players

Entergy

The electric utility company serving the Beaumont area that is responsible for restoring power to the affected customers.

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What’s next

Entergy will continue working to restore power to the remaining affected customers in the Parkdale Mall area.

The takeaway

This power outage highlights the importance of reliable electricity infrastructure for supporting the local economy and daily life in Beaumont. The prompt response and restoration efforts by Entergy will be crucial for minimizing disruptions to businesses and residents in the affected area.