This year's early bout of heat is likely to blame for the early sightings. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for much of Southeast Texas this week, where an unseasonably intense heat wave is developing. Cities like Houston are expected to hit the mid to upper 90s this week, possibly breaking temperature records for May.

The Texas-Mexico border is scorching under a record-setting heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, making it Earth's hottest spot today.

Summer temperatures in Central Texas are predicted to break records this week. You can almost feel the heat coming off these photos.

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Austin, Texas, is currently hotter than Death Valley, California, which is frequently referred to as the hottest place on Earth and driest place in North America.

As Central Texas faces it first 100-degree heat of 2025, we revisit this 2022 story on how to plant a drought tolerant, frost resistant Austin garden.

Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller said the heat may break records this week, but farmers are prepared for the weather.