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Strong winds, fires contribute to power issues across Wilson County

High winds from a cold front are creating dangerous conditions and causing power outages throughout Wilson County and across the region. The Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS), which serves more than 18,000 accounts across Wilson County, is working to restore power to more than 1,500 customers from three major outages from Stockdale to Floresville, caused by downed wires or poles. FELPS urges the public to stay clear of any downed wires or poles. If you see wires or poles down, call FELPS 830-216-7000. The gusts are working havoc elsewhere, as well, with reports of traffic lights tangled in...

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