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Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The move comes as temperatures and heat indexes are expected to exceed 100 degrees. Texas Parks and Wildlife has issued guidance for summer visitors to state parks.
Texas Parks and Wildlife has issued guidance for summer visitors to state parks. The move comes as temperatures and heat indexes are expected to exceed 100 degrees.
The guidance includes essential heat safety tips for visitors. It also covers advice for protecting pets from the heat.
Further details on the heat safety tips and guidance are available from Texas Parks and Wildlife. This information is relevant for individuals planning to visit state parks, especially during the current hot weather.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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