Heat

Other states have instituted policies requiring stronger protocols for practices in hot weather to help avoid injuries.

The research from Texas A&M University shows how many incarcerated individuals and staff are suffering from heat-related illnesses and death.

Families in the North Texas suburb are picking up the pieces after a brush fire burned through at least 20 homes on Monday.

Workers across Texas say this summer’s heat feels far worse than previous years, leaving them to find new ways to cope with long hours outside.

Dallas's record high temperatures have forced local transit authorities to reduce train speeds. Blame science for the delayed arrivals and departures.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs says it's no longer accepting applications to the federally backed program to help struggling Texans amid stifling summer heat.

Dallas County reported its first heat-related death for 2022.

Extreme heat can create health issues for everyone — but the elderly are particularly at risk.

Health professionals say homes will quickly overheat if the air conditioning system breaks or electricity is lost. But that there are ways people can cope.

Temperatures have been and will remain about 100 degrees or hotter across North Texas. That can be risky if not deadly to those living outside. OurCalling, a faith-based nonprofit organization in Dallas, offers shelter. But almost none on the streets ever takes it.

Texas' electric grid operator has actions it can take to reduce energy demand and increase supply short of ordering power cuts.

During a time of record hot temperatures across Texas, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an appeal to residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity Monday between 2-8p.m. ERCOT also issued an alert for a projected reserve capacity shortage during that time.