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This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KCBD News and curated for The Lubbock readers.

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UIL to require wet bulb globe temperature metric for Texas school outdoor activities

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dylan Villa, KCBD News · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Starting Aug. 1, the University Interscholastic League will require Texas schools to use wet bulb globe temperature readings to determine whether it is safe for students to exercise or practice outdoors. The wet bulb globe temperature metric estimates the combined effect o...

Why this matters in The Lubbock

The new UIL requirement for Texas schools to use wet bulb globe temperature readings to determine safe outdoor activity conditions has significant implications for Lubbock area schools. Given the city's location in West Texas, which falls under a Class Two classification, schools will need to carefully monitor temperature readings to ensure student athletes are not exposed to excessive heat. The requirement for schools to have equipment for full body immersion in ice water on hand in case of heat illness or distress is particularly relevant in Lubbock, where summer temperatures can be extreme. Local athletic directors and coaches, like Shallowater's Rodney Vincent, who have already begun implementing these guidelines, will likely serve as models for other schools in the area. As the new school year approaches, it will be important to watch how Lubbock schools adapt to these new requirements and balance the need to protect student athletes with the demands of outdoor sports and activities.

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Category: schools · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: KCBD News · Reading time: 2 min

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UIL to require wet bulb globe temperature metric for Texas school outdoor activities

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