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Prolonged summer heat wave taking toll on Houston-area trees

Rob Salinas

Posted on August 4, 2023 · Robert Richter of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers tips for how to help trees survive an especially hot summer.

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · We discuss how Houstonians will have to adapt to what may likely be hotter summers to come.

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Posted on August 28, 2023 · The largest public school districts in Greater Houston are keeping kids inside or limiting their outdoor exposure as the region continues to cope with hot summer weather.

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Houston ties record for hottest temperature ever recorded in city at 109 degrees

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Posted on August 25, 2023 · Thursday's high temperature at Bush Intercontinental Airport tied the Houston record established in 2000 and matched in 2011. Triple-digit heat is expected to continue at least through this weekend.

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How to keep your trees healthy during drought

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on August 17, 2023 · Trees for Houston's Barry Ward offers listeners advice as we navigate drought conditions and ongoing extreme heat.

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