Storm knocks out power, but San Antonio barber keeps cutting hair outside
A powerful storm hit San Antonio’s West Side, knocking down trees, damaging homes and leaving more than 112,000 customers without power at its peak. As residents cleaned up and struggled with the heat, Misfit barbershop owner Juan Martinez moved his barber chair outside and continued serving customers despite the power outage.
A powerful storm struck San Antonio on Friday night, causing widespread power outages and severe damage to homes and infrastructure. As residents grappled with the aftermath, one barber refused to let the lack of electricity stop him from continuing his work. Texas Public Radio reported that barber Juan Martinez moved his chair outside and continued cutting hair despite the harsh weather conditions.
With wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph and heavy rain, many trees and power lines were downed across the city, leading to thousands of customers losing power at its peak. Over the following days, as families began clearing debris and assessing the damage, temperatures soared towards 100 degrees, making it even more challenging for those without electricity to stay cool.
In the West Side of the city, the morning after the storm was filled with the sounds of chainsaws, generators, and residents working together. Streets were littered with fallen branches and trees, some of which had come crashing down onto homes and vehicles. Despite the outage, barber Martinez decided to stay open, finding a shaded spot beneath an awning to continue his work.
He emphasized the importance of community resilience, stating that people needed to "keep positive" and work together to overcome the challenges posed by the storm.
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