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As cities, including San Antonio, continue to battle extreme heat exacerbations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a strategy to curb heatās effect on the housing system and offer clear guidance on active heat mitigation efforts.
San Antonio is one of 14 cities piloting a Google-powered artificial intelligence tool to understand better how tree coverage and reflective surfaces can mitigate the urban heat island effect.
A Council Consideration Request filed this year could create a pilot program to connect more people to SAWS water and sewer main lines.
The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly.
United Way of San Antonio is collecting and giving fans to people in need in our community.
Pedernales Falls State Park has made 23 heat-related rescues this summer. They are warning people to be careful while visiting.
SA Life Academy runs a day program for adults with special needs and serves over 130 families in the area. A private pool provides more than just a way to cool off; it allows the group to socialize and have fun without being overwhelmed in a public setting.
The population of people experiencing homelessness in our area continues to grow, meaning more people are having to endure the elements.
Itās similar to the heat index, but factors in a few other parameters such as wind and sunlight
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
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The program follows up on the cityās Cool Pavement Pilot Program, which launched last summer. In the first phase, city crews paved ten streets with a cooling treatment to reduce heat in neighborhoods. Now, in phase two, the city is looking to continue these paving projects and add other heat mitigation measures.
An investigation is underway in northwest Houston after a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a pickup truck Wednesday evening.
SAPD is sending a message to the public after a mother was charged with a felony Friday for allegedly leaving her baby and toddlers in a hot car for almost an hour.
Angela Garza-Amador, 33, has been arrested on three counts of child endangerment. Strangers helped pull her children out of a hot car where they had been left alone for nearly an hour, according to San Antonio police.
Unbearable is how those living at Wheatley Park Senior Living describe their living conditions without working air conditioning.
Ben Godina and his partner, Amanda Casanova, are taking action to ensure the older community stays cool.
Tenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living say theyāve dealt with AC issues for two years.
Heat index records began in the 1940s in San Antonio.
A brush fire near Interstate 10 and Foster Road Sunday afternoon scorched the backyard fences of some homes nearby. Homeowners say the owner of the property where the fire started should make changes to prevent that kind of danger in the future.
Randy Gentry said at his ice cream shop in Schertz, he's got a line of freezers and fans as his first line of defense against the heat.
The report, which charts metrics related to climate and sustainability issues affecting the Alamo City, comes with several scannable QR codes and links.
A service professional with Jon Wayne reported seeing nearly double the calls this summer because of extreme and elongated heat.
With record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
CPS Energy has an overarching Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan to help customers save energy and help relieve the Texas power grid.
Temperatures will soar into record territory through the weekend, before rain chances finally make a return next week.
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday thru Friday due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.
With more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures and the hottest summer on record in the San Antonio area, businesses like Congelato! in Helotes said this summer has been a struggle.
The cities of San Antonio and Phoenix have seen unprecedented heat this summer. However, there are solutions to help residents get through record-breaking temperatures.
San Antonio has seen triple-degree temperatures for more than 60 days this year. So businesses are turning to technology to survive the heat amid the hottest San Antonio summer on record.
On another scorching summer day Thursday, the San Antonio City Council passed a new mandate requiring contractors on city job sites to provide shade, water, and breaks for construction workers.
On Sunday, August 27, the thermometer reached 100Ā° or hotter in San Antonio for the 60th time in 2023 -- thatās the most on record for any given year!
More than a dozen people attending a Snoop Dogg concert in Houston were taken to the hospital for heat-related illnesses, media reports state.
Firefighters say a fire Wednesday morning destroyed a couple's North Side home. They say while battling the flames, crews also had to worry about live ammunition that was set off by the fire.
The farm at Mission San Juan at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park produces fresh produce for the San Antonio Food Bank using acequias.
Arborist warn homeowners to have their trees inspected at least once a year by a professional, not only to keep the tree healthy but to protect people from accidents.
Bexar County fire officials announced a new collaboration with multiple agencies to help fight and respond to grass or wildfires.
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has extended a Weather Watch for a second consecutive week due to 100-plus-degree high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Hundreds of cars line up the River City Community Center parking lot every Wednesday, waiting for a helping hand. The record-breaking heat is not stopping volunteers from helping people get the food they need.
High school football is back but under some extreme heat and temperatures. Hundreds of players and coaches across the state hit the field Monday for the official start of practice for the 2023 season.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that parts of South Central Texas have seen continuous drought for more than 680 days.
Pete Barrera stocks his pickup truck with food, water and supplies Monday through Saturday each week. He drives by encampments across San Antonio dropping these off to people without shelter.
One horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.
Congressman Greg Casar protested with a nine-hour hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday against Texas House Bill 2127, calling for a federal workplace heat standard.
The last few weeks have been some of the most dangerous in terms of heat-related illnesses in San Antonio, according to the latest data from the city health department.
Heat illness during athletic practice or games is a leading cause of death and disability among high school athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Roberta Wright, who lives in Montgomery County, shared photos of herself pulling a delicious-looking loaf of bread from her mailbox. The post went viral with people using it as āproofā of just how hot it is in Texas. But, was it real?
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch due to high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves
With highs forecast to be at or above 100 degrees this week, CPS Energy is encouraging customers to voluntarily reduce their electricity use, especially during the peak hours of 3 - 8 p.m.
Scientists say global heat that inched into worrisome new territory this week is a clear example of how pollutants released by humans are warming their environment.
San Antonio firefighters are busy this summer -- the number of heat-related calls is higher than it was this time last year. The difference now is fire and EMS have a life-saving tool they didnāt have before.
The American Heart Association reports that Black and Hispanic adults were 26% less likely to receive bystander CPR than white adults, and that number was even lower if they were experiencing cardiac arrest.
The killer heat could be fatal for pets left outside without proper care, so Animal Care Services is warning pet owners to be mindful of the high temperatures before leaving pets outside.
Emergency rooms have started to see patients with heat-related illnesses show up at the hospital for medical attention. Doctors warn people who go outdoors to pace themselves.
