LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – As temperatures climb into triple digits, residents across the South Plains are finding different ways to stay cool.
Rudy Perez has worked in construction for three years and said the heat can be frustrating.
“It’s kind of frustrating because you got sweat dripping down your face and into your eyes, but we have to get used to it,” Perez said.
Perez said hydration is important, but his crew also stays cool by finding shade.
“Usually we try and get in the shade like I said or even go to our cars with the AC on full blast. Honestly anything to relax and cool off a little bit,” Perez said.
While construction workers endure the heat, families are taking a different approach. Layla and Kylah Talley said they plan to stay in the water.
Desiree McGraw brought her children to a splash pad.
“That’s why I brought the kids here. To cool off and enjoy the weather,” McGraw said.
After cooling off at splash pads, families can get ice cream and snow cones from local vendors.
Katie Mitchell, co-owner of Snow Scholars, said she wanted to help the community.
“There’s nothing for them to snack on and so we decided to come out here. We have cheap water and decently priced snow cones. We wanted to help the community to stay cool,” Mitchell said.
Tosha Hales, owner of Tosha’s Treats Ice Cream Truck, offered advice for staying safe in the heat.
“I’m like, ‘get Powerade, get pickles get something that doesn’t have that much milk.’ Stay hydrated – this heat is no joke – you will get a heat stroke,” Hales said.
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