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Heat advisory issued for Cowtown Marathon events Sunday
Cowtown Marathon officials have issued a heat advisory for all Sunday events in downtown Fort Worth.
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North Texans hope cooler temperatures are on the way
A lot of people are hoping Friday’s triple-digit heat is summer’s finale and an end to brutally high temperatures, It’s a summer that’s left its mark, both for first responders keeping up with dangerous conditions and families struggling to keep cool.
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Another scorcher and first responders save a baby from a hot car
This is a North Texas summer for the record books, with Dallas County reporting 13 heat-related deaths and Tarrant County reporting 14 heat-related deaths. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen reports first responders are feeling burned out.
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How cutting back electricity usage for an hour or two helps the Texas power grid
Once again ERCOT is calling on Texans to conserve energy by raising thermostats and conserve energy as electricity demand outpaces supply. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera spoke to energy experts about the power supply.
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The Connection: Texas grid concerns and the Fort Worth Weird Moms Club
The heat is on and the concerns about the Texas power grid concerns continue, plus the story behind Fort Worth Weird Moms Club and how it became a nonprofit helping the community.
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‘Almost hostile' or ‘spot on' with the forecast?
Looks like some of the staff members at NBC 5 & Telemundo 39 are frustrated with Rick’s forecast, but there’s good news in Forney, a viewer shot video of rain on Thursday!
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High school football season returns Thursday as dangerous heat continues in North Texas
Games across the Dallas-Fort Worth area have been postponed as the intense heat continues. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Dallas County weatherization program offers help staying cool in the Texas heat
We’ve had more than 40 days over 100 degrees this summer and NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff reports some people have yet to take advantage of cooling assistance that can help save lives.
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Dallas County weatherization assistance program still offers cooling help
After more than 40 days over 100 degrees this year, there are still people who have not taken advantage of Dallas County’s weatherization assistance program (WAP) that offers air conditioners and other cooling help.
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High school football games pushed back due to intense heat
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the changes school athletic programs are making to keep children safe during this intense heat.
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Officials warn North Texas residents to take dangerous heat seriously
The heat wave is both dangerous and deadly, and officials are reminding North Texans to be careful. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Sanger residents dodge planned power outages
Residents in Sanger were prepared for power outages because of growth in the area, but they conserved enough power to avoid outages on one of the hottest weekends of the year.
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Dozens hospitalized with heat-related illnesses during orientation at Prairie View A&M
Dozens of people went to the hospital for heat-related issues during an orientation event at Prairie View A&M Friday night.
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High school football returns Thursday, start times for some games delayed because of excessive heat
The start times for multiple high school football games this Friday have been pushed back because of the excessive heat.
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ERCOT issues voluntary conservation notice Sunday amid extreme heat and high demand for power
With another day of extreme heat statewide has ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas asking Texans to voluntarily reduce their electricity use Sunday evening.
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Sweltering temperatures bring misery as Texas sets new heat records
Sweltering temperatures lingered Sunday as record high temperatures were recorded in Texas and other states.
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95th annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo opens with adjustments amid record-breaking heat
Even with record-breaking triple-digit heat, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo in Denton is going on as planned for its 95th year, with adjustments.
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Record-breaking heat in DFW this weekend as scorching heat wave continues
The official high of 108 degrees Fahrenheit Saturday surpassed the 2011 record and 110 F on Sunday would break the current record of 107 F also set in 2011.
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Two North Texas communities prepare to lose power
As we head into the hottest weekend of the year, people in two Denton County communities are preparing to lose power. To be clear — the issues are not directly connected but both are tied to the strain of a growing population and sweltering temperatures.
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Outages planned for Sanger and Argyle to conserve energy
Two North Texas towns are planning power outages to help conserve energy.