A Deadly Summer for Hikers in the Southwest At least seven heat-related deaths are suspected in state and national parks during a record-breaking heat wave.
Heat Wave Baking Texas Extends to the Southeast More of the region will see dangerous heat on Tuesday, lasting in some places through the Fourth of July.
Teen and Stepfather Die on Hike in Near-Record Texas Heat A 14-year-old boy lost consciousness in Big Bend National Park as temperatures reached 119 degrees, officials said, and his stepfather crashed his vehicle while seeking help.