Summer Heat

Texans are filling the Texas State Parks and enjoying time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.

Well it happened again, we went from a nice mild and wet Spring to Holy Moly, it's summer heatwave. Here's a reminder of things you need to do to protect yourself from the heat and have a safe, fun, get-out-and-see-people-again, summer... and my story from last year.

I had a rather rude reminder this past weekend that it's hot outside, yeah I forgot. So, Saturday, after a long two and a half months off from shooting matches at the Texarkana Gun Club and the usual slow buildup of the heat that is generally experienced during the Spring, we finally got back to runnin' and gunnin' last weekend with the return of our monthly USPSA (United States Practical Shooting

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to take extra safety precautions as temperatures and heat indices continue to reach 100 degrees and above in many parts of the state.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning Texas residents to be prepared for summertime temperatures, and to take precautions to stay safe as temperatures and heat indices hit 100 degrees and above.