 Thousands of Texans are facing yet another day, a fifth without power after Hurricane Beryl. That means no A.C. again in the stifling summer heat, which is smothering the West as well. Jennifer Pokes walking solo in Pasadena, California, after her daughter begged off their daily ritual. Tired. Mommy, I don't want to go. It's too hot. The youngest one, she usually comes out here with me, but this morning she was like, it's just too hot to go.