Houston drought conditions worsen, livestock owners worried about animals
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas making it hard for ranches.
Texas drought affecting livestock, crops
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares how the main food source for horses is already being impacted.
Houston weather: 11 straight days of above 100 degree temperatures
Along with those hot temps, high humidity will drive heat index values to 110° or higher.
Houston weather: Drought getting worse as 7-day forecast shows most of Texas completely rain free
As of today, 69% of Texas is in a drought and those numbers are up from just 52% last week.
Texas wildfires on the rise as heat wave continues
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
City of Tomball issues mandatory watering restrictions
The city of Tomball becomes the latest city to issue a mandatory water restriction as the heat wave in Texas continues.
Harris County fire marshal requests outdoor burn ban amid drought conditions
The Harris County Fire Marshal has asked the Commissioner's Court to approve a burn ban for the area as drought conditions worsen.
HOUSTON HEAT: ERCOT issues weather watch for August 6-7
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Hundreds Houstonians lose electricity for power-line maintenance during heatwave
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but several hundred CenterPoint customers were without electricity on Friday on purpose.
Planned power outage during Houston heat
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but that was especially true for several hundred Centerpoint customers who were without electricity on Friday on purpose. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says it was an inconvenient time for maintenance.
Heat wave impacts gas prices
Feeling the pain at the pump? You're not the only one! Rising oil costs and heat-induced refinery cuts have driven gas prices to their highest levels in nine months. FOX's Jonathan Serrie runs down the numbers.
Are your trees in trouble due to drought?
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
Montgomery County burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas
A burn ban is now in effect in all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.
Houston weather: Excessive heat and how it affects the economy
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Houston heat impacting local firefighters
The recent heat wave is making it tough for local firefighters. In the last week or so, we've reported on several large fires in the area destroying apartments and hotels. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is in Pasadena where a massive fire destroyed an apartment building Friday evening.
Katy residents asked to conserve water
The prolonged Houston heat coupled with a lack of rain means some residents are being forced to make changes. Several local communities say it's time to cut back and conserve that water. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from Katy on what's being done.
Houston's 5th Ward man living with A/C for two months
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Cooling centers opening across Houston on Sunday
On Sunday, the city says they will open two multiservice centers and a community center so people without air conditioning can get refuge from the heat.
Houston heat: Cooling centers to open on Sunday, heat index could reach 111, NWS says
The heat isn't letting up on the Houston area any time soon it seems, so cooling centers are opening up on Sunday to help provide residents with relief.
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.