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Soda cans will often warp or explode when they're left in a car in summer. Here's why that happens and a reminder of how dangerous hot cars can be.

Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

Texas leads the nation in child deaths from being left in a hot vehicle.

Seven people were arrested and charged.

Much of the Southwest U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this week — with temperatures blazing past 100 degrees. And a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame.

Some are common sense. Some are things most Texans do already. Nevertheless, it's worth taking a moment to ensure that everyone in your life adheres to these safe and healthy routines throughout the summer months.

Tuesday through Thursday will be the hottest days of a hot week for San Antonio, with air temperatures near 101 and heat indices around 110. Highs for the rest of the week will push near 100 through at least Saturday.

Bernie Tiede, whose murder of a Texas widow was immortalized by Richard Linklater, is suing the state over what he calls its “cruel and unusual” treatment of inmates in hot prisons.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reports light Saharan dust is expected to continue to expand northward and westward from the Gulf of Mexico this week, further adding to San Antonio's weather woes.

As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are 'splooting' to cope.