As the dog days of summer continue and temperatures across the state top triple digits, the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind all Texans to take extra safety precautions, as the heat can pose an increased danger for atrisk populations — including children and the elderly — particularly in vehicles. “We know extreme temperatures place children at a greater risk for injury, and even death, when they are left unattended in a vehicle, and that’s why we want to remind Texans to take every precaution possible and do their part to help ensure no children are left unattended in ...