EXTREME HEAT

A man and woman in their 50s are the latest confirmed deaths related to heat illness in Dallas County, the health department says.

Parents of a Dallas ISD preschooler say they’re traumatized and want answers on how their 4-year-old daughter was left alone on a school bus for hours.

The parents of a Dallas ISD preschooler say they’re horrified and want answers after their 4-year-old daughter was left alone on a hot school bus for hours, instead of arriving at school. The child ended up miles away, unattended in 95-degree heat. Her parents now sharing their story with NBC 5’s David Goins in a story you’ll see only on...

State leaders say the wildfire threat is on the rise in North Texas. The governor’s office says hot dry conditions are driving up the risk for large fires across our area, and the state is launching teams to take on these blazes. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard gives us a look at the tools being used to fight Texas wildfires.

A new heat advisory will be in effect on Thursday. The dangerous heat has already led to two deaths in Denton and Hood counties. Both victims, in their 70s, succumbed to hyperthermia. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more details.

While an excessive heat warning was in effect Saturday, officials in Denton County reported the death of a 76-year-old woman in Corinth. In Hood County, a 72-year-old Granbury man was pronounced dead.

State leaders say wildfire activity is on the rise in North Texas as days of hot and dry conditions raise the alert level for potentially dangerous outbreaks.

This comes after several heat-related incidents over the summer, according to the union.

Workers are gathering outside a UPS hub in McKinney to advocate for change after a driver started experiencing “heat-related” symptoms and ultimately fainted behind the wheel. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details. 

Stand-alone ice machines, like one along Ross Avenue in Old East Dallas, have been constantly churning out ice for those looking to keep cool.

The heat is relentless, especially when you’re outside. Even with slightly cooler temperatures, it’s still tough to bear. However, as NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero discovered, North Texans have found ways to cope.

North Texas is seeing a return to drought conditions.

First responders have seen a sharp rise in heat-related emergency calls this past week. They advise everyone to stay vigilant in the sweltering heat. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has tips for anyone in need of help.

First responders have been busy this summer with heat-related calls, which have ramped up significantly over the past several days.

Meals on Wheels Collin County combats hunger and isolation; volunteers also ensure the safety of their senior citizens and disabled clients from the dangerous summer heat.

This summer’s brutal heat has taken the life of a 79-year-old Dallas woman, and there’s concern about other seniors as we wait for relief. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero shows us how a Collins County non-profit is trying to keep up with the growing need.

A UPS driver crashed into a tree in McKinney. The union representing drivers says the heat was to blame. Now that the driver is recovering, it’s looking for answers and will meet with UPS management. NBC 5’s David Goins has the update.

Monday was forecast to be the hottest day of the year as the temperature soared into triple digits.

We all know North Texas summers are hot but this season has proven brutal. How do you cope with the heat, especially when the air conditioning can’t always cope with the heat? Noelle Walker has the story.

Shipping company United Parcel Services (UPS) is investigating after labor union workers claimed a delivery driver passed out at the wheel in North Texas and crashed due to heat exhaustion.