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How to stay safe as dangerous temperatures hit US

  • Jul 28, 2025

Cypress Springs HS football player in coma after heat stroke, mom says

  • Jul 13, 2025

Man dies of heat exposure after crashing car in Death Valley park

  • Aug 14, 2024

Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely more

  • Aug 13, 2024

At least 3 dogs die in the care of Houston pet sitter booked via Rover

  • Jul 2, 2024

Tips to stay safe from the heat

  • Jun 5, 2024

Alief ISD going beyond hydration and breaks for student-athlete safety

  • Aug 24, 2023

Four ways to build heat-resilient cities

  • Aug 16, 2023

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Humidity vs dry heat: Science behind types of heat during the summer

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Cypress Springs HS football player in coma week after heat stroke, mom says

  • Jul 13, 2025
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At least 3 dogs die under the care of a pet sitter booked on Rover

  • Jul 2, 2024
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2 French bulldogs found dead, 1 emaciated on hot apartment balcony in NW Houston, SPCA says

  • Jul 5, 2023
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Florida man, stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Texas park

  • Jun 26, 2023
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The long-term health impacts caused by hot and humid conditions

  • Jun 13, 2023
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SPCA urges owners to bring their pets inside during extreme temps

  • Jun 15, 2022
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Houston family blames ambulance company for man's death

  • Nov 24, 2021

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Woman to raise awareness on heat-related deaths after 67-year-old brother dies in Harris County

Karla Ramos urges everyone to help out anyone who is struggling during the hot days after her 67-year-old brother's death became the first heat-related death in Harris County.

  • Jul 16, 2023

Participants sit in vehicle with temps surpassing 120 degrees to bring awareness to hot car deaths

While in the sweltering vehicle, the participants were being monitored by medics and live-streamed their experience on social media in hopes of bringing awareness to hot car deaths.

  • Jul 11, 2023

2 French bulldogs found dead, 1 emaciated on hot apartment balcony in NW Houston, SPCA says

The fence around the second-story balcony had been wrapped with a makeshift covering, blocking its view.

  • Jul 5, 2023

The long-term health impacts caused by hot and humid conditions

Houston, we know it's hot. But here's why one expert said preparing early during these dangerous heat conditions is important.

  • Jun 13, 2023
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Extreme heat dangers and safety tips: What you need to know

Hundreds of people die each year in the United States due to excessive heat, according to the CDC.

  • Jul 22, 2022