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At 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported an air quality alert in effect until Monday at 8:45 p.m. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Hood, Johnson, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis and Henderson counties.
“The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, August 17, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Monday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned,” states the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The alert is in effect on Monday.
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This story was originally published August 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM.