Heat

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.

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.

Heat-related illness can range from an inconvenience to a life-threatening scenario. Austin health officials have tips on how to stay safe in the heat.

In some ways, it seems like the Texas power grid is having more problems than ever. We'll explore what's changed since the big blackout in February 2021 in the new season of our award-winning podcast.

The city is in the early stages of implementing green infrastructure to help combat climate change and rising temperatures.

Triple-digit heat is expected to continue through the week. As the state's electric grid operator asks Texans to conserve power, here are some ways to keep cool.

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

ERCOT warned that extreme heat and low wind power output could strain the grid Monday afternoon.

Most City of Austin recreation centers will operate as cooling centers this weekend, and there are a number of public pools and splashpads open for those looking to escape the heat.

For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.