Heat /tags/heat Heat en-US Copyright Tue, 13 May 2025 22:56:48 GMT North Texas could see record-high temperatures Wednesday /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Triple-digit temperatures are forecasted for parts of the region — about 20 degrees above the seasonal average. Tue, 13 May 2025 22:56:48 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Olla Mokhtar Dallas looks to combat city's hottest spots /energy-environment/2025-04-04/dallas-heat-islands-climate-study New data shows parts of the city can be as much as 12 degrees hotter than other areas. Dallas officials hope new data will help it find solutions to these "heat islands." Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:12:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-04-04/dallas-heat-islands-climate-study Olla Mokhtar Federal judge says heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional, does not order immediate A/C /news/2025-03-27/federal-judge-says-heat-in-texas-prisons-is-unconstitutional-does-not-order-immediate-a-c Judge Robert Pitman says inmates who sued the state could win their case but that the fix is not easy or cheap. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:10 GMT /news/2025-03-27/federal-judge-says-heat-in-texas-prisons-is-unconstitutional-does-not-order-immediate-a-c Lauren McGaughy Texas prison staff falsified records about temperatures behind bars, internal investigation finds /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-prison-staff-falsified-records-about-temperatures-behind-bars-internal-investigation-finds The investigation was triggered by a federal judge, who questioned the state’s recordkeeping. Inmates are suing the state, alleging the heat inside the state’s dozens of un-air conditioned prisons is dangerous. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:13:05 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-21/texas-prison-staff-falsified-records-about-temperatures-behind-bars-internal-investigation-finds Lauren McGaughy This Oak Cliff artist wants to paint more about climate migration as Trump takes office /arts-culture/2025-01-23/this-oak-cliff-artist-wants-to-paint-more-about-climate-migration-as-trump-takes-office Amid the L.A. wildfires and Trump’s crackdown on immigration, visual artist Eliana Miranda is focused on painting about heat-related issues along the U.S.- Mexico border. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-23/this-oak-cliff-artist-wants-to-paint-more-about-climate-migration-as-trump-takes-office Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access Extreme Texas heat puts pressure on the power grid. Would delaying the school year help? /energy-environment/2024-09-03/texas-heat-power-grid-start-school-later A Texas lawmaker wants to delay when the school year starts to help lessen strain on the state's power grid. Experts say it wouldn't make a difference. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-09-03/texas-heat-power-grid-start-school-later Megan Cardona As more people find themselves homeless, Denton shelters see need for escape from heat /health-wellness/2024-08-22/as-more-people-find-themselves-homeless-denton-shelters-see-need-for-escape-from-heat Ever since the heat dome first settled over North Texas in late May, the rising number of people experiencing homelessness in Denton have struggled to find overnight relief from the heat that lingers after dark. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:33:21 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-22/as-more-people-find-themselves-homeless-denton-shelters-see-need-for-escape-from-heat Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths /health-wellness/2024-08-16/texas-likely-undercounting-heat-related-deaths Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:29:06 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-16/texas-likely-undercounting-heat-related-deaths Emily Foxhall | The Texas Tribune , Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune , Yuriko Schumacher| The Texas Tribune Dallas County reports first heat-related death as extreme North Texas temps continue /health-wellness/2024-08-16/dallas-county-heat-wave-death-extreme-heat-north-texas The 79-year-old woman was a Dallas resident who lived in east Dallas and did not have pre-existing medical conditions, according to county health officials. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:36:40 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-16/dallas-county-heat-wave-death-extreme-heat-north-texas Megan Cardona North Texas Fair & Rodeo opens Friday, officials to decide on delaying fair rides due to heat /arts-culture/2024-08-13/north-texas-fair-rodeo-opens-friday-officials-to-decide-on-delaying-fair-rides-due-to-heat The North Texas Fair & Rodeo will open its 96th season this Friday and officials say they will decide on a day-to-day basis to delay amusement rides due to the expected heat. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:10:28 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-13/north-texas-fair-rodeo-opens-friday-officials-to-decide-on-delaying-fair-rides-due-to-heat Juan Betancourt | Denton Record-Chronicle