Houston-area high schools delay start times for upcoming football games due to excessive heat

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The near-record hot temperatures in Houston are causing high school athletic organizers to change or delay some outdoor events due to safety concerns.

Several school districts, including HISD, Cy-Fair and HISD posted on X, formerly known as Twitter the new start times for Week 1 of High School Football

The decision was made on Monday afternoon. In the postings, the games appeared to be delayed by an hour.

Below are the games, locations, and new times.

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Thursday, Aug. 24

Bellaire vs. FB Elkins – Butler Stadium – 8 p.m.

Northside vs. Houston – Cowhart Stadium – 8 p.m.

Waltrip vs. North Forest – Delmar Stadium – 8 p.m.

Kashmere vs. Sharpstown – Dyer Stadium – 8 p.m.

Pasadena vs, Milby – Pasadena ISD’s Veterans Memorial Stadium – 7 p.m.

Pro-Vision vs. Scarborough – Barnett Stadium – 8 p.m.

Spring Woods vs. Sterling – Barnett Stadium – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug, 25

Wheatley vs. Austin – Barnett Stadium – 8 p.m.

Westbury vs. Madison – Butler Stadium – 8 p.m.

Furr vs. Chavez – Cowart Stadium – 8 p.m.

Lamar vs. Westbrook – Delmar Stadium – 8 p.m.

Washington vs. Wharton – Dyer Stadum – 8 p.m.

KIPP SW vs. Wisdom – KIPP Houston High School – 6 p.m.

Mayde Creek vs. Westide – Legacy Stadium – 8 p.m.

Heights vs. Cleburne – Waco Midway Stadium – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Worthing vs. Royal – Butler Stadium – 7:30 p.m.