Cooling Crisis: How Texas Cities Are Battling Blackouts, Breakdowns, and 100° Nights

Cooling Crisis: How Texas Cities Are Battling Blackouts, Breakdowns, and 100° Nights

As triple-digit heatwaves roll across Texas with increasing frequency, cities like Austin, Fort Worth, and Dallas are being pushed to their limits. What was once considered seasonal discomfort is now a full-scale infrastructure challenge. Air conditioning has become a lifeline — and when that lifeline breaks during peak hours or after dark, the differences in how cities respond come sharply into focus. Texas may share the same grid and climate f…