Texas mail carrier's death raises USPS safety questions
A CBS News Texas investigation uncovered troubling questions about USPS heat safety measures following the deaths of Texas mail carriers.
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A CBS News Texas investigation uncovered troubling questions about USPS heat safety measures following the deaths of Texas mail carriers.
Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore from Ontario, Canada, collapsed during a workout on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized.
As of Sunday, DFW has had 100 consecutive days at 90° or higher, the longest streak ever. However, some big changes are on the way this week.
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine later Wednesday, with a slim 10% chance of a shower or rumble mainly toward the western counties.
The ruling said that the state prison agency has estimated that systemwide air conditioning would cost about $1.5 billion.
Temperatures will reach the upper 90s to around 100° by Thursday afternoon.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Today, DFW is expected to reach 100 degrees. If this happens, it will be the 52nd triple-digit day so far this year, the sixth most recorded on record.
In fact, DFW will be very close to tying or setting new records as we move throughout the week.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we'll barely drop into the 90s by Thursday, but the 90s look to stick around into this weekend.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
By Thursday morning, some showers will make their way into North Texas.
Will we end the 46-day streak without measurable rainfall in DFW? Hopefully, but rain chances aren't looking great.
Temperatures are set to trend upward again for Labor Day.
An air quality alert is in effect, not for smoke, but for the ozone layer.
Winds will stay from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph on Thursday, which will cause the smoke and fire trajectories to move southeasterly.
A heat advisory is in place. The heat index could reach up to 108 degrees by the afternoon; DFW's high is expected to reach 100 degrees.
A heat advisory will replace the extreme heat warning on Wednesday until 9 p.m.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
Officials say, thankfully, the flames did not spread to the buildings, or it could have been much worse.
Record-challenging temperatures are also in the cards next week.
The investigation into the fire is underway.
People hit the pavement for 5K and 10K races, as well as a kids and family 1K.
An extreme heat warning and a heat advisory are in effect until 8 p.m. Highs could reach up to 108° in some areas.
First responders located the 5-year-old and immediately began lifesaving measures, taking over for family members. The child was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police confirmed.
