"Everyone is at risk for a heat emergency," Hopkins said. The city of Austin and Travis County have opened up cooling centers at local libraries, recreation centers and county com

A dangerous spell of summer heat is about to roast Texas, making it feel like the dog days of summer through midweek, Accuweather forecasters say.

As an early heat wave hits Texas, the weird phenomenon called splooting returns among squirrels. Every year, a cute photo or funny video of the tiny animals participating in splooting circulates on social media. This year, the practice of staying cool has arrived earlier.

Some claim that keeping your garage door cracked keeps your home cooler. Here's what experts say about the popular tip and how to stay cool this year.

The NWS said that parts of south-central Texas, including the cities of Austin and San Antonio, could see heat index values up to 109, with the service warning that hot temperatures and high humidity could lead to heat illnesses.

Warmer weather in North Texas means more encounters with snakes, which means companies like Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control are busy. "Definitely this time of year, you got to really keep your eye out,

As Central Texas faces it first 100-degree heat of 2025, we revisit this 2022 story on how to plant a drought tolerant, frost resistant Austin garden.

As the Earth warms, Austin has been experiencing hotter temperatures earlier in the year. A heat wave this week could break the record for hottest day recorded in the month of May.