ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation Notice for Thursday

A Voluntary Conservation Notice has been declared for the hours of 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, urging Texans to make voluntary adjustments in their electricity usage, provided it can be done safely. It is important to note that ERCOT is not operating under emergency conditions at this time.

Rare fire weather watch for Houston area

A rare fire weather watch has been issued across the area. Dry hot air combined with weeks of no rain has created the potential for dangerous fires outside. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is working with the Spring Fire Department to learn more.

Pearland marching band doused by firetruck

The Pearland High School marching band and color guard were treated to a nice "firefighter cool down" Saturday afternoon. The "Pride of Pearland", made of more than 400 local students, was doused with water from a Pearland Fire Department ladder truck.

Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers on August 12-13

City of Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers Saturday, August 12, and two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, August 13 for Houstonians needing to take refuge from the heat. Houston libraries and multi-service centers will function as cooling centers during normal business hours on weekdays and Saturdays.