More than 1.7 million people without power due to heat in Houston

(TNS) — Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts are underway after the storm brought high winds and heavy rain to Southeast Texas on Monday.

The Category 1 hurricane killed at least seven people Tuesday morning, Harris County officials confirmed.

As CenterPoint works to restore power to more than a million customers, high temperatures are expected Tuesday and throughout the rest of the week.

Follow live updates on Beryl from Houston Chronicle reporters and meteorologists below. Here’s a recap of Sunday and Monday’s coverage. The Chronicle’s coverage of Beryl is free. To support our journalism, consider subscribing to the Chronicle for unlimited digital access.

At least two Houston-area K-12 school districts will remain closed all week due to power outages and damage from Hurricane Beryl.

The Brazosport and Cleveland school districts announced they would remain closed through the end of the week as they recover from the hurricane, but they plan to reopen starting next week. Brazosport College will also remain closed through Monday, with access to the campus restricted except for authorized personnel.

“All professional development programs that were scheduled are canceled,” Brazosport ISD said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Essential staff will be contacted to report to work as needed to ensure the district can reopen next week.”

The vast majority of districts in the region, including Houston ISD, which closed Tuesday, have not announced whether they plan to reopen Wednesday. — Megan Menchaca

Although more than a million people in the Houston area are without power, the Astros will play the Marlins as scheduled at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.

“Fans are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling through the downtown area as cleanup efforts are in full swing,” the team said in a statement posted on social media. “Fans are also encouraged to use nearby highways for safer travel.”

Hurricane Beryl brought high winds, torrential rain and widespread flooding to Houston on Monday, leaving millions without power. Here’s a look at the devastation Beryl left in its wake, from coastal cities in South Texas to Houston and its surrounding suburbs.

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