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CBS News Texas recently received a viewer question about solar power's contributions to the grid.
Extreme heat kills more Americans every year than any other weather-related event.
Even though smart meters have been around for years, they still make some Texans uneasy.
Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common.
First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittany Rainey advises how to beat the heat with the help of CBS News Texas reporters.
This is blow out season according to AAA Texas – when they see the highest number of people stranded on the roadways because of a flat tire.
So far this summer, it hasn't happened in our area. But a spokesperson for TxDOT said they're prepared if it does happen.
Dallas County Health and Human Services says they've already seen a drastic increase in heat related illnesses in the past week.
Over the weekend, two teen boys died within the span of less than a week, both after hiking on two popular trails at different parks in different parts of the state.
"The week before we only had about 25 cases and now, we're seeing a doubling of cases," Dallas County Health and Human Services spokesperson Christian Grisales said.
There is currently enough capacity to meet the forecasted demand, ERCOT says.
It's part of an effort to re-open indoor waiting areas that have been closed since the pandemic.
According to the Texas Tenants Union, there are very few tenant protections when it comes to air conditioning repair but there are some things you can do to get your landlord to take action.
A cardiologist and professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center shares best tips and practices to make sure you're staying adequately hydrated amid some of the highest temperatures across North Texas.
Due to the extreme heat, ERCOT expects power usage to hit new records for peak demand.
The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT.
If you're looking for a way to get out of the house and still stay cool, here are some places to check out across North Texas.
With the entire region falling under an excessive heat warning, AC units are going to be working in overdrive.
An Excessive Heat Warning is the highest heat-related alert and means those in the issued area need to take action. But what do the other alerts mean?
With some extreme heat on the way to North Texas, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are big concerns. But what's the difference between the two?
Feels-like temperatures will be as high as 117 degrees!
CBS News Texas' Meteorologist Brittany Rainey shares best tips to stay cooler amid the high temperatures across northern Texas.
In temperatures like this, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are real concerns.
