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Tree Blockade and Utility Confusion | Beaumont News
A massive tree crash in Beaumont, Texas, blocked West Lucas Drive for nearly a week—causing chaos and confusion over who was responsible for cleanup. The snag? It was tangled with utility lines, forcing city crews to wait until power companies sorted out ownership. Initial blame pointed at Entergy, but they denied involvement—leading to delays and frustrated residents. When news outlets stepped in, it turned out the lines belonged to Spectrum and AT&T. Spectrum responded swiftly, clearing the tree that same morning as a courtesy—even though it didn’t affect their services. The episode serves…
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