It's national championship week in High School on SI's 2025 NCAA Tournament-style bracket to determine the best high school mascot in America Vote below for the No. 7-seeded Morse Shipbuilders (Maine) or fellow 7 seed the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Iowa) to be crowned the 2025 high school mascot national champion Voting for this matchup will conclude Monday High School On SI voting polls are intended to be a fun way to create fan engagement and express support for your favorite high school athletes and teams there are no awards for winning the voting Our primary focus is to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of all the athletes and teams included in our poll became a haven for shipbuilding in the early 1600s so the choice of Shipbuilders for Morse's mascot was an easy one Would they be in this position simply as the Pointers But Stormin’ Pointers wielding lightning bolts are an out-of-this-world force to be reckoned with in the mascot universe "the schools in the towns of Center Point and Urbana merged several years ago Center Point's mascot was a Pointer and Urbana was the Cyclones There was a strong desire to retain both mascots in some way which led to the Pointer within the tornado It was a great way to promote unity during the transition." The physical mascot's name is Stormin' Norman To get live updates on your phone — as well as follow your favorite teams and top games — you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App -- Mike Swanson | swanson@scorebooklive.com | @sblivesports © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER BOZEMAN — As the spring season comes to a close for the Montana State rodeo team the men sit atop the Big Sky Region standings A large part is due to senior standout Wes Shaw "Wes has been the center point of our team the bareback rider is going to get a lot of points for the team," Montana State coach Kyle Whitaker said so he gives us four chances at every rodeo Shaw transferred to Montana State from the College of Southern Idaho last year The support from the community has made the past two seasons special for him "I couldn’t believe what they’re willing to do to help us They sent me down to a couple different clinics to better myself I couldn’t believe what I was expecting to what I actually got." Montana State is very strong in the all around Cole Gerhardt and Holden Atkinson are all among the top three in the region standings The ability to compete together every week pushes the group to be their best "It’s really good to have people that are pushing each other in multiple events and I think that sets us apart from a lot of rodeo teams." "Having everybody that knows what they’re doing in every event it’s fun going at each other and pushing each other farther and farther more than what we thought we could," Shaw said "I take a lot of mental hits and drawing kind of doesn’t help if you’re not drawn good but all in all it’s just I’ve got to go out there and have fun and lay it out there and let God take the wheel from there." Shaw plans to go pro after the season ultimately wraps at the College National Finals Rodeo Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person Center Point voter registration drive will be held May 17 Civitan Park is located at 21 23rd NE Center Point CenterPoint Energy officials announced the installation of 100 weather monitoring stations aimed at providing more accurate data Aubrey joined Community Impact as a reporter in February 2024 she served as Editor-in-Chief at Insite Brazos Valley Magazine in Bryan She also served as the news editor at The Battalion before graduating with a major in journalism and minors in business and sports management in 2022 Aubrey enjoys spending time with her friends (WBMA) — A portion of Center Point Parkway was shut down due to a multi-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon The Center Point Fire District responded and said two people were taken to the hospital The incident happened near the Serra Chevrolet dealership Vote below for the No. 7-seeded Bryn Mawr Mawrtians (Maryland) or fellow 7 seed the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Iowa) to advance beyond the Final Four The winner will face either the Morse Shipbuilders (Maine) or Monroe Cheesemakers (Wisconsin) in the National Championship Game Voting for this matchup will conclude Wednesday Michigan has the only Martians in the country among U.S. high schools, and Bryn Mawr has the only Mawrtians. Mascot pride is brimming at the 140-year-old Baltimore school Center Point Fire District responded to a structure fire on Shadow Wood Circle crews arrived to find a two-story apartment building engulfed in flames particularly affecting the second-story apartments The building is believed to have been vacant at the time of the fire The Trussville Fire Department provided mutual aid assistance in battling the blaze The cause of the fire is currently under investigation Vote below for the No. 4-seeded Wilde Lake Wildecats (Maryland) or the No. 7-seeded Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Iowa) to advance beyond the Elite 8 The winner will face either the Moorhead Spuds (Minnesota) or Bryn Mawr Mawrtians (Maryland) in the Final Four The most clever use of the letter E in high school sports history resulted in Wilde Lake having a deceptively unique mascot high schools that call themselves the Wildcats AL (WBMA) — The Center Point Fire District is remembering the 25th Anniversary of a firefighter on their squad who died in the line of duty was a firefighter for Center Point Fire who died at the age of 33 after falling through a floor while battling a house fire on April 20 served as a firefighter and paramedic for the Homewood Fire Department The Center Point Fire District made a post on Facebook Davis was honored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in 2001 Center Point Fire asks that the community joins them in keeping his memory alive by sharing thoughts AL (WBMA) — A Birmingham Police officer was transported to UAB Hospital on Sunday evening following an incident that occurred near the Citgo gas station in Center Point Pkwy BPD says the officer was responding to a call when the incident occurred BPD says the officer does have injuries but is stable We do not know the cause of the incident at this time We will continue to provide updates as they become available — Firefighters successfully contained a blaze at Chalkville Landing Apartments on Tuesday morning Battalion Chief of the Center Point Fire District "When the crews arrived on the scene there was heavy fire and smoke coming from the attic." whose daughter lost her apartment in the fire recounted the harrowing moment she learned of the incident and I got a phone call from my other daughter and she was telling me that somebody called her and told her that my other daughter house was on fire and today is April 1 so I thought it was just an April Fools," she said but I heard my daughter in the background screaming and hollering so I knew something had actually happened." Barlow shared what her daughter experienced during the fire and she just ran out the door," Barlow said The Trussville Fire Department assisted Center Point in responding to the fire The cause of the fire remains under investigation The Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were on the scene of the fire Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAhmed Humble HOUSTON – Heads up, Houston drivers: parts of the Katy Freeway will be closed off while CenterPoint Energy crews work on transmission lines the energy giant said the main lanes of I-10 near West Sam Houston Tollway will be closed this weekend During the weekend of April 26 – 27, CenterPoint Energy will be working to strengthen the resiliency of our electric transmission lines along Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) near the W. Sam Houston Tollway (west-bound exit 755) and Dairy Ashford (east-bound exit 755).In… pic.twitter.com/FSzHK8mIqH This is because CenterPoint will be working to enhance the electric transmission lines along the Katy Freeway CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS CenterPoint Energy will be working to strengthen the resiliency of our electric transmission lines along Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) near the W Sam Houston Tollway (west-bound exit 755) and Dairy Ashford (east-bound exit 755),” CenterPoint explained in its post " In coordination with TxDOT and law enforcement all lanes in both directions of I-10 and the west-bound exit ramps from the W Sam Houston Tollway will be closed from approximately 5 a.m The east and west-bound frontage lanes will remain open to allow the flow of traffic to be diverted off the main lanes and around the work zone CenterPoint will communicate additional updates on construction activities as they become available." Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and look for alternate routes during this time as a result Stay on top of breaking news as it happens by signing up for our alerts Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group During the weekend of April 26 – 27, CenterPoint Energy will be working to strengthen the resiliency of our electric transmission lines along Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) near the W. Sam Houston Tollway (west-bound exit 755) and Dairy Ashford (east-bound exit 755).In… pic.twitter.com/FSzHK8mIqH WKRN News 2 Two Hendersonville restaurants have been in the national spotlight "Nashville's wine country" sits about twenty minutes outside of Franklin Money could be flowing to fix major flood problems in Montgomery County Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have responded to the activity in South Nashville Tennessee state troopers worked with federal agents in South Nashville A new police department is officially opening its doors in Spring Hill Rich with history and full of opportunities for recreation the Natchez Trace is a perfect place for Williamson County residents and visitors alike to explore Some Cottontown residents have complained of frequent flooding along Highway 25 for years and Sumner County commissioners will discuss plans to fix the problem One county trying to keep up with growth is searching for ways to cash in on new development Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced a fund to help migrants affected by ICE actions Governor Bill Lee promised state support for President Donald Trump's immigration roundup and he delivered Wilson County Schools are once again in the middle of a culture war as an insurance policy chance on gender reassignment for employees is up for discussion Immigrant rights groups are reporting ICE activity in South Nashville (WBMA) — A fierce blaze erupted at the Candy Mountain Apartments late Saturday afternoon engulfing two units in the 500 building and spreading into the attic area fueled by strong winds due to the complex's elevated terrain with assistance from Fultondale and Trussville Fire departments battled the flames that ultimately affected 16 units while the others suffered smoke and water damage according to Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen no injuries were reported among residents or first responders approximately 35 residents have been displaced and are receiving aid from the Red Cross and fire crews will remain on site for several hours to monitor the situation Center Point Fire District said preliminary findings suggest that it is not believed to be an act of arson The department also extended gratitude to the firefighters and first responders for their swift action and dedication Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses A man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting in Jefferson County Thursday evening The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a burglary in progress call in the 1500 block of Charter East Circle at the Pineview Apartments around 5:15 p.m The sheriff's office said deputies discovered a 56-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds The Jefferson County Coroner has identified the man as Harold Crumel Center Point Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and took Crumel to UAB Hospital The sheriff's office said they believe Crumel was shot during the commission of a burglary 22-year-old Jarius Deshun McNeil was charged with capital murder in connection to the incident He is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case they are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 (WBMA) — Leaders in Center Point have voted to demolish three homes deemed dangerous and uninhabitable The decision comes as part of the city's ongoing efforts to address unsafe properties within the community In February 2018, a fire at a home on Kim Drive resulted in the death of a woman who was pulled from the burning house and it has since been classified as dangerous One person spoke out against the demolition of 417 Kim Drive warning of potential legal action during a public hearing The city attorney stated the city is not liable adding that people who live by the home have rights too and that there's been at least six years to address this property The city council voted in favor of demolishing the home one of which is located on the same street No one spoke during the public hearing related to demolish 401 13th Terrace NW was met with some opposition from city leaders two people expressed interest in buying the home as an 'investment opportunity.' The majority of council members voted to authorize the mayor to execute the agreement to demolish the property "We just want to make sure we stick on doing what we planned on doing and that's getting rid of a lot of dilapidated blighted properties throughout the city." The demolition of one of the homes is estimated to cost $10,000 while the other two will now be put out for bids Mayor Scott noted that $60,000 has been budgeted for the demolition of dangerous and unsafe properties in Center Point The Center Point-Urbana (CPU) FFA Chapter is set to break ground on its highly anticipated FFA Greenhouse Project this Wednesday behind the CPU High School’s Industrial Tech building Nearly $200,000 was raised to fully fund the greenhouse — a major milestone for the program The groundbreaking event is open to the public with all supporters and community members encouraged to bring their own shovel to symbolically help turn the soil What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the CPU FFA Greenhouse The Center Point-Urbana FFA Chapter was founded in summer 2023 with a mission to foster leadership the greenhouse will provide vital hands-on learning opportunities for students and enhance the future of agricultural education in the area says it also is “in the final stages” of acquiring Entergy’s two regulated gas distribution companies in Louisiana CenterPoint Energy has completed the sale of its natural gas distribution systems in Louisiana and Mississippi to Delta Utilities for $1.2 billion Sale proceeds will “support the efficient funding of what we believe is one of the most tangible long-term growth plans in the industry,” CenterPoint President and CEO Jason Wells said in a statement “We will continue to optimize the funding of our capital investments to support safety reliability and resiliency for the benefit of our customers and communities." CenterPoint now has electric transmission and distribution power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve approximately 7 million customers in Indiana Assets sold to Delta include approximately 12,000 miles of main pipeline serving approximately 380,000 metered customers “Completing this acquisition furthers our vision to establish modern multi-state natural gas utilities that build stronger more resilient communities,” Delta CEO Tim Poché said in a statement Delta is an affiliate of private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners Delta is also in the final stages of acquiring Entergy's two regulated natural gas local distribution companies in New Orleans and Baton Rouge with the sale expected to close this summer Entergy Louisiana’s gas business serves approximately 95,000 homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area, and Entergy New Orleans’ gas business serves approximately 109,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans, the utility said in a February announcement of the deal. While private equity firms have been known to squeeze profit from companies before reselling, Poché told the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate that the gas system acquisition “is not a short-term investment at all.” in the resiliency that it has as a very significant transition fuel within our country,” he said the utility said in 2024 that the sale of its Mississippi and Louisiana gas systems would allow the utility “to reprioritize future capital investments” across its regulated electric and gas utility footprint In Texas, CenterPoint this year proposed a $5.75 billion system resiliency plan that calls for installing automation devices on power lines serving large numbers of customers; undergrounding more than 50% of its electric system; strengthening 130,000 power poles; raising substations above flood plains; and expanding vegetation management Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The White House has not directed the commission to bolster coal-fired generation and the agency is eyeing reorganization possibilities Bringing new nuclear “down the cost curve” requires design standardization and continued support from federal clean energy tax credits Subscribe to the Utility Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Amid dropping temperatures, members of Tallahassee's Center Point Church gathered in their parking lot for an unconventional Sunday service An early Friday morning fire left the members of the church located on South Monroe Street near the Cascades Trail pedestrian bridge displaced as they determine the next steps to get back into their spiritual home Senior Pastor Brian Douglas said his church, a member of the Presbyterian Church in America is an adaptable one: "When something like this happens .. everybody's on board for whatever needs to happen." Congregation members were bundled up Sunday some wearing coats and others wrapped in blankets as they sat in their own lawn chairs and treated themselves to donuts The entrance was boarded up and covered in caution tape; most of the damage had been covered by plywood and tarps Beneath that were the scorched support beams smoke damage gave off a strong scent and only got worse inside Fans were scattered about inside to blow away the odor one man prayed for the warmth of the person who caused the fire a woman prayed for those affected by the California fires Douglas says the church is no stranger to outdoor service having done so for Easters and Christmases but this one did not carry the same joy as the others While the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office church leadership is well aware of the culprit they say an unhoused person used one of their potted plants to start a fire to stay warm The church has no intention of pressing charges "If I was outside on a cold night like that I would really want to be warm," Douglas said Douglas says that the community response has been overwhelming telling his congregation that several churches around the city were praying for them the pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Douglas says dozens of those same churches have offered space to the church for their services as they rebuild Chruch leadership has yet to make a choice We got a mitigation company to come out and do some very basic early stuff," Douglas said "The next step is really to wait for the adjuster We do have insurance and we want to see what they're going to cover .. That's when a potential winter storm is likely to hit Asked if insurance representatives would come in person Douglas said Tuesday was the next business day after Friday so he expects their appearance Following the damage appraisal, church leadership says it will sort out the possibilities of extra funding and come to their decision for their temporary service space. All information will be posted to their website and Facebook page Arianna Otero is the trending and breaking news reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact her via email at AOtero@tallahassee.com and follow her on X: @ari_v_otero EVANSVILLE — CenterPoint Energy has launched Outage Tracker which it calls "a new and improved online outage map" for its Southwestern Indiana electric customers Outage information on Outage Tracker can be viewed by county and ZIP code Customers can report outages directly through the new online interactive tool As part of what CenterPoint says is improved functionality and user-friendliness Outage Tracker displays current outage conditions and includes new features such as Spanish language access weather overlays and a mobile-friendly interface Centerpoint said the new tool is "designed to handle increased traffic during severe weather events." During a major outbreak of storms in the Tri-State earlier this month power outages in far Southwestern Indiana topped 20,000 customers CenterPoint officials said then that more than 650 crew members worked to complete power restoration for affected customers Centerpoint's news release included a quote from Tony Gardner its senior vice president and chief customer officer we know customers want answers,” Gardner said “With more features and a mobile-friendly design Outage Tracker gives our customers updates with the latest information so they can make informed decisions for themselves their households or businesses when experiencing a disruption to their electric service.”  CenterPoint said Outage Tracker is mobile-friendly by design for phones and tablets It is supported by "an enhanced cloud-based platform designed to handle increased traffic during severe weather and widespread outages," CenterPoint said "provide real-time information on current conditions helping customers understand how weather events might be impacting service." There is also an enhanced satellite view that CenterPoint said "provides a visual of vegetation density and surroundings helping customers see how trees or other vegetation may be contributing to outages in their area." A new Spanish-language option allows users to toggle between English and Spanish We're here for you 24 hours a day: 1-800-275-2332 Relieve your family the burden of making difficult decisions during a time of great stress and grief you will save money and give peace of mind to your family and loved ones at a time when they will need it most call (319) 393-8000 or toll free at 1-800-275-2332 and ask to speak with a Certified Preplanning Counselor There is nothing more important to us than serving families and being there for them when they need us most Please review our services and let us know how we can help Stop in or call us at (319) 393-8000 or toll free at 1-800-275-2332 "Everything for your family." These four simple words drive everything we do at Cedar Memorial it's our goal to embrace you and your family with beauty A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Kayla (Bryce) Paulson and Kip (Nikki) DeMarce; and several nieces and nephews Dennis grew up in Cedar Rapids and was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School.  He worked at the former U.S Cellular Center as an Operations Manager and was a bus driver for Center Point- Urbana Community School District for 12 years He was a member of the Center Point Lion Club for 20 years.  In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Veridian Credit Union for Dennis Phone: 319-393-8000Toll Free: 800-275-2332Fax: 319-393-9047 Phone: 319-393-8004Toll Free: 877-638-2622 Copyright © 2025 Cedar Memorial. All rights reserved | Web Application by Informatics, Inc. | Pay OnlineEC2AMAZ-JURNIGD Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsHolly Galvan Posey CenterPoint Energy has launched the first phase of a new weather station network across Houston designed to improve real-time storm monitoring and mobilization as hurricane season nears By installing over 100 weather stations throughout the Greater Houston area, CenterPoint Energy is advancing its ongoing Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative The first phase of this ambitious project aims to improve the company’s ability to respond to severe weather events including the highly anticipated hurricane season beginning June 1 The new weather stations will be strategically placed across CenterPoint’s 12-county service area this network will not only enhance the company’s situational awareness during storms but will also assist in forecasting and modeling efforts by sharing the data with the broader weather monitoring community The weather stations will provide critical data that will aid in storm mobilization ensuring that CenterPoint can respond more effectively when disasters strike More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024 leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers Firefighters from across Kerr County assisted in battling a blaze that destroyed two homes in Center Point Friday morning Two homes in Center Point were destroyed this morning when a trash fire blazed out of control Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Wanda Garner Cash is a general assignments reporter for The Kerrville Daily Times Email notifications are only sent once a day Get caught up with the latest headlines from the Kerrville Daily Times If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of shooting and killing a 58-year-old Sunday night in Center Point is in custody The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Steven Lee McDaniel has been charged with intentional murder in the shooting death of 58-year-old Paul Raymond Newell Officials said they responded to a report of a person shot in the 2200 block of 2nd Place Northeast in Center Point just after 11:30 p.m Newell was transported to UAB Hospital where he died less than three hours later McDaniel is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here National Weather Service has issued a "Fire Weather Watch" for large portions of Texas with the risk of strong winds and fire danger in the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m CenterPoint working closely with local emergency partners and will communicate with customers about the risk of potential outages due to wildfire conditions 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy continues to closely monitor evolving weather conditions and is taking precautionary measures to mitigate wildfire risk as the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for large portions of Texas including in the Greater Houston area on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m Due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions CenterPoint is actively preparing its response and working closely with local emergency agencies CenterPoint will be notifying customers via its Power Alert Service in the Cypress Fort Bend and Katy areas of the possibility that extreme weather and wind conditions could result in some temporary safety outages during part of the day on Saturday "Our highest priority is the safety of the customers and the communities we serve and we are closely monitoring and preparing for extreme weather conditions that may impact our system While the fire risk is currently lower for our service area than in other parts of the state we are staying focused and taking action to prepare our equipment and customers if weather conditions worsen and the risk of fire grows We will keep customers informed via social media and in the event of any temporary safety outages we will restore power safely and as quickly as possible," said Don Daigler which allows customers to see outages by county Customers can also follow @CenterPoint_TX to receive the most up-to-date information on the company's operations in the Greater Houston area and across Texas For the latest weather information for the Greater Houston area, view updates from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Houston/Galveston at weather.gov/hgx For more information, contact:Communications[email protected] CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) announced that as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) and its actions to prepare for the.. As part of its on-going refreshment process of its Board of Directors CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected.. Utilities Oil & Energy Electrical Utilities Gas Do not sell or share my personal information: at Tranquility Island at Louise Hayes Park for Charlotte Ritter a Center Point Middle School teacher who died Thursday night in a two-car wreck on Medina Highway Officer Jonathan Lamb with the Kerrville Police Department said the investigation is in its early stages and they will not release information until they have more details on the incident HOUSTON, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its on-going refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected two new members to its Board a 40-year veteran of NextEra and Florida Power & Light and Laurie Fitch join CenterPoint's Board effective April 16 Consistent with its utility-focused strategy CenterPoint has been delivering on its objective of divesting non-regulated and non-core businesses to invest in resilience reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company's long-term growth potential all for the benefit of its customers and communities Today's announcement continues to demonstrate progress on that strategy and particularly on the company's vision to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country "We are witnessing the most transformational era in our industry in the last 80 years and our Board must reflect the experience needed to meet the opportunities and challenges that we will face in the next decade Both Manny and Laurie are well-respected thought leaders in the energy industry and they are a perfect fit for CenterPoint's Board," said Phillip R CenterPoint Energy's Independent Board Chair "Each of them brings decades of relevant experience and knowledge in the utility and infrastructure sectors especially when it comes to system reliability We could not be more pleased to have them join us at this time." "I am honored to be joining CenterPoint's Board and bringing my perspective to the table on the critical resiliency work the company is delivering for their customers along the Gulf Coast As we all work together to support the company's goal of building and maintaining the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation I look forward to sharing my experience of helping harden grids and accelerating post-event restoration efforts in climate vulnerable states." "CenterPoint has one of the strongest growth outlooks in the industry and I'm grateful to be joining the company at such pivotal time I look forward to working with the other directors as we continue to support management in addressing the resiliency and growth opportunities of the business." About Manuel MirandaA 40-year veteran of the utility industry Manny played an integral role in driving growth and resiliency at Florida Power & Light He led many of the efforts behind changing the company's and industry's approach to hurricane resiliency He and his teams developed groundbreaking solutions that significantly improved the organization's ability to withstand the impact of hurricanes along the Gulf Coast including embarking on a 20-year journey to harden the overall Florida grid preparation and restoration efforts for 47 tropical storms and hurricanes from Hurricane Andrew (1992) to Hurricane Ian (2022) Manny's expertise and contributions in the field have been recognized industrywide Manny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) He previously served on the Board of Governors for NSU's H Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship he has previously served as president of both the Southeastern Electric Exchange and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies boards About Laurie FitchLaurie Fitch is a career investor-turned-advisor with a focus on the global power sector most recently as co-head of the Global Industrials Group in Europe Fitch spent most of her career as an analyst and portfolio manager at Artisan Partners and TIAA-CREF where she was one of the largest investors in the global industrials Laurie is a Non-Executive Director of Man Group plc and EDPR She previously served as Non-Executive Director of EDP Laurie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies and a Master of Arts from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service She is also a trustee of The American University in Cairo Forward-Looking StatementThis news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements which include statements regarding our strategic and future performance and financial results are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements Any statements in this news release regarding future events that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release or the date that such statement is made Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31 2024 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For more information, contactCommunications[email protected] As part of the official launch of National Hurricane Preparedness Week CenterPoint Energy reminds customers and the public about the series of.. HOUSTON, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2200 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on June 12 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15 For more information, contactCommunications[email protected] BREAKING: Berkshire Shares Slide On News Of Buffett Exit CenterPoint Energy (CNP) stock saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Monday The utility stock sports a 94 Relative Strength Rating   Looking For The Best Stocks To Buy And Watch Start Here The revised score means the stock currently tops 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical… Trade war perils are swirling around ocean shippers and the ports that serve them Get instant access to exclusive stock lists expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20 Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools Real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets Ownership data provided by LSEG and Estimate data provided by FactSet MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by Investor's Business Daily The Tallahassee Fire Department and State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating a Friday morning fire at a small Presbyterian church near Cascades Park that has left the congregation searching for solutions again responded to a fire at Center Point Church on the corner of South Monroe Street and FAMU Way Crews found flames coming from beneath the structure They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze spoke with the Tallahassee Democrat and said that there was severe smoke damage to the structure rendering it unusable by the congregation He says most of the damage was done to the floorboards and windows He admitted church leadership is not sure of their next steps but are working on possible alternate locations for worship services and how they will go about funding repairs the church will gather for worship at 11 a.m The fire was one of two early Friday morning structure fires extinguished by TFD The Consolidated Dispatch Agency was later able to determine the location as Graves Road Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from a two-story residence crews found the fire coming from the first-floor kitchen A search confirmed all those inside had escaped One person was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation and the American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents TFD was assisted by the Tallahassee Police Department Leon County EMS and City of Tallahassee Utilities at both fires Iowa — A man is dead following following a single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Center Point Linn County Sheriff's Deputies say they responded at 2:52 p.m just south of Maiden Street where they found a gray Toyota truck had veered off the road and collided with trees was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to a local hospital by Center Point Ambulance Officials confirmed that the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash On Friday morning the Linn County Sheriff's Office identified the driver as 42-year-old Mark Anthony Brecht of Center Point (WBMA) — Two men were injured in a shooting at a Center Point apartment complex last week The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened Monday on 15th Terrace NE at Charter East Apartments The sheriff's office said deputies arrived and discovered a 69-year-old and 25-year-old with gunshot wounds Center Point Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and transported both men to UAB Hospital for treatment The sheriff's office said there have been no arrests or charges filed in connection to the incident Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777