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North Texas Ice Business Is “Hot”

As summertime Texas temperatures once again turn brutal, the places where you won’t hear any complaints are area ice companies!

2012/08/02

Carry a flag umbrella to shield the sun and show some pride. (Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Staying Cool Under The Sun All Adds Up To Shade

Avoiding direct sunlight is just one part of solid advice in dealing with this heat. How about turning that into a fashion tip?

2012/08/01

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No Rolling Power Outages Expected This Summer

It looks like Texas will make it through the summer without rolling power outages. Officials with ERCOT) say forecasters are not anticipating the same extreme temperatures seen during last summer’s record drought.

2012/04/10

Finally A Record – Texas Has Hottest June-August

Texas just finished the hottest June through August on record in the U.S., the National Weather Service said Thursday.

2011/09/08

A dog runs in a fountain to cool off during a hot summer day. (credit: Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)

The Dog Days Of Summer Coming To An End

While high winds increased the fire danger across North Texas, people are actually outside enjoying the cooler temperatures.

2011/09/05

Arrested Dallas parents Michael Ray James (l) and Tina Marie Alberson (r). (credit: Dallas Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

Dallas Couple Accused Of Dehydrating 10-Year-Old Boy

Police say the father and stepmother of the boy played a part in his death.

2011/08/25

Power transmission lines. (credit: China Photos/Getty Images)

No Emergency Today, But Texas Power Supplies Still Tight

The electric grid operator is asking businesses and residential consumers to conserve energy.

2011/08/25

People walk as the early morning sun rises in the east. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Yes! It Could Be The Heat That’s Making You Cranky

North Texas is in the 58th day of triple-digit temperatures and Max Nelson, with Texas Health Presbyterian Plano, says the prolonged heat wave can have a negative affect on people.

2011/08/24

A wildfire burns dry grass. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

251 Texas Counties Have Outdoor Burn Bans

The record number of Texas counties with outdoor burn bans has reached 251 as the heat wave and drought continue.

2011/08/23

Heavy clouds at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

100-Degree Streak Ends – Temps Drop Into 80s

The Dallas-Fort Worth area’s streak of 100-degree days is over — just two shy of the record set in 1980. A line of thunderstorms moved in knocking temperatures down into the 70s and 80s.

2011/08/11

Intense Triple-Digit Heat Endangering Pets

Every member of Buddrus family said they adore their beautiful and busy German Shepherd. Named Sasha, one of her favorite things is going for a ride, but last week getting inside the family’s sweltering SUV almost killed her.

2011/08/10