Houston drought: Sugar Land in Stage 1 Drought Contingency Plan, voluntary water conservation
Sugar Land has entered Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, asking for residents to voluntarily conserve water as intense Texas heat continues.
Sugar Land has entered Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, asking for residents to voluntarily conserve water as intense Texas heat continues.
Water main break at Chimney Rock Rd. and W. Belfort Ave.
SkyFOX captured a water main break that occurred at Chimney Rock Road and W. Belfort Ave.
SkyFOX captured a water main break that occurred at Chimney Rock Road and W. Belfort Ave.
Houston drought: Areas of Missouri City to be under mandatory water conservation
Certain areas in Missouri City will be under a mandatory water conservation starting on Monday. See if your area is affected.
Certain areas in Missouri City will be under a mandatory water conservation starting on Monday. See if your area is affected.
Houston residents wait almost week for city to fix ruptured water line in neighborhood
One southwest Houston neighborhood wants to see a water gusher being fixed amid upcoming Stage 2 water restrictions.
One southwest Houston neighborhood wants to see a water gusher being fixed amid upcoming Stage 2 water restrictions.
Houston officials call for conservation
As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.
As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.
Houston drought: Pasadena asks residents to voluntarily conserve water
The City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to the ongoing, extreme high temperatures.
The City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to the ongoing, extreme high temperatures.
Conroe ISD delaying start of football games
Conroe ISD officials are delaying the start of their Varsity football games by one or two hours due to excessive heat in Texas.
Conroe ISD officials are delaying the start of their Varsity football games by one or two hours due to excessive heat in Texas.
Mandatory water restriction for Houston a possibility
Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits the criminal court and several businesses.
Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits the criminal court and several businesses.
Rare fire weather watch for Houston area
A rare fire weather watch has been issued across the area. Dry hot air combined with weeks of no rain has created the potential for dangerous fires outside. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is working with the Spring Fire Department to learn more.
A rare fire weather watch has been issued across the area. Dry hot air combined with weeks of no rain has created the potential for dangerous fires outside. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is working with the Spring Fire Department to learn more.
Houston experiencing severe drought conditions, KBDI at 715
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
Houston drought conditions worsen, livestock owners worried about animals
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas making it hard for ranches.
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas making it hard for ranches.
Drought increases brush fire risk
At least 69 percent of Texas is in a drought. Burn bans have been issued for unincorporated Harris County and surrounding counties including Galveston, Fort Bend, Liberty, and Brazoria. It is a criminal offense to violate a burn ban.
At least 69 percent of Texas is in a drought. Burn bans have been issued for unincorporated Harris County and surrounding counties including Galveston, Fort Bend, Liberty, and Brazoria. It is a criminal offense to violate a burn ban.
Texas drought affecting livestock, crops
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares how the main food source for horses is already being impacted.
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares how the main food source for horses is already being impacted.
Houston weather: 11 straight days of above 100 degree temperatures
Along with those hot temps, high humidity will drive heat index values to 110° or higher.
Along with those hot temps, high humidity will drive heat index values to 110° or higher.
Burn ban issued for Brazoria County due to increased wildfire risk
Violation of the Brazoria County burn ban order is punishable by a fine.
Violation of the Brazoria County burn ban order is punishable by a fine.
Houston weather: Drought getting worse as 7-day forecast shows most of Texas completely rain free
As of today, 69% of Texas is in a drought and those numbers are up from just 52% last week.
As of today, 69% of Texas is in a drought and those numbers are up from just 52% last week.
Tomball water conservation: Stage 2 drought contingency in effect
The City of Tomball announced they have entered into stage 2 drought conditions and now have mandatory watering restrictions.
The City of Tomball announced they have entered into stage 2 drought conditions and now have mandatory watering restrictions.
Burn ban implemented for Harris County areas due to extreme heat, drought
An outdoor burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Harris County as of Tuesday, says the Commissioner's Court.
An outdoor burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Harris County as of Tuesday, says the Commissioner's Court.
Harris County fire marshal requests outdoor burn ban amid drought conditions
The Harris County Fire Marshal has asked the Commissioner's Court to approve a burn ban for the area as drought conditions worsen.
The Harris County Fire Marshal has asked the Commissioner's Court to approve a burn ban for the area as drought conditions worsen.
Are your trees in trouble due to drought?
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.