Texans are in store for another hot week. Is there an ideal thermostat temperature that balances comfort and affordability?

Heat stroke differs from heat exhaustion in two major ways, Smurawa said. Heat stroke involves a dangerously high core body temperature — typically 104 F or more — and can impair the central nervous system. This means a person may become disoriented, confused or, in severe cases, experience seizures or even coma.

As a ridge of high pressure builds into South and Central Texas by Tuesday, the sinking air will raise temperatures and limit any cloud development.

It’s hot — dangerously hot.  And while high heat indexes have plagued East Texas over the last couple weeks, some relief is in sight — even if only for a brief period. Local experts say a rare summer cold front is moving through this weekend before more hot days return in early August.

We can measure the extreme Texas heat in multiple ways, but two new metrics are helping high schools develop a hot weather protocol for athletes.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas summer heat can oftentimes become unbearable, especially when waiting for your bus ride. Two East Texas non-profits are teaming up to provide relief amidst the summer heat. “I use the buses pretty regularly,” said ...

A heat advisory is back for the Metroplex, as well as counties to the North and East. The alert, issued by the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office, will start at noon Monday and continue through 7 p.m. Tuesday. It warns of heat index values up to 107 degrees, which increases the risk of heat-related illnesses.

As many Texas residents prepare for another hot week, it may be time to get creative. See what experts say about keeping the garage door cracked open.