How to stay safe during extreme heat

Harris County confirmed its first heat-related death Friday night of a 64-year-old man who died on June 24. As the heat rages on, FOX 26's Shelby Rose reminds the public what you need to do to stay safe in extreme temperatures.

Dangers of heatwave on health, cars, more

Americans in parts of the country have been under heat alerts for weeks including here in Houston. We know what the heat can do to the human body but what can it do to other things like cars and planes. FOX's Matt Napolitano has more.

Space Cowboys fans beat the heat on Saturday

Saturday was a scorcher for our area but it didn't stop families from enjoying some baseball. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle went to Constellation Field in Sugar Land to show us how the Space Cowboys' fans beat the heat.

First heat dome of the year over Texas: explainer

Let's talk about heat domes! The first heat dome of the year has built over Texas bringing us potential record high temperatures for May! Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is telling us all about the incoming heat.

Houston residents deal with SWELTERING heat

A Heat Advisory has been issued for south central and southeast Texas, including Houston. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on how people are staying cool despite sweltering conditions.

Houstonians dealing with rising cooling costs

People across the Sun Belt are seeing record-breaking heat this week with scorching temperatures causing major spikes in electric bills as people try to stay cool. FOX's Joy Addison reports on how Houstonians are faring with the cost of cooling.

Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Saturday, August 26

Similar to Friday, Saturday’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand.

Houston heat slows business at restaurants

Scorching temperatures are taking a toll on restaurants, especially those designed to cater to outside customers. They're finding fewer people are interested in venturing out in the lingering summer heat. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.