The sweltering heat in Texas claimed the life of a 67-year-old man who lost his job and could not afford to repair his air conditioner.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) – The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the area’s first heat-related death. The family of 67-year-old Victor Ramos said they never imagined he would be a victim of the heat and want to raise awareness of the dangers....