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Extreme North Texas heat puts pressure on workers, businesses without A/C
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· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the heat's impact on workers and businesses can be found through additional reporting. Workers who spend time outdoors are facing hazardous conditions due to intense heat.
Workers who spend time outdoors are facing hazardous conditions due to intense heat. For those in certain jobs, finding a cool space to take a break is not possible. A prolonged period of extreme heat has been ongoing, with no immediate end in sight.
Businesses are also feeling the strain, particularly those without functioning air conditioning. One restaurant owner has been dealing with a broken cooling system, which failed completely during the recent heat wave. Further information about the heat's impact on workers and businesses can be found through additional reporting.
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Category: arts Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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