'Heat dome' means Texas can't escape scorching hot temperatures

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The state of Texas has been roasting in record-breaking heat for a little over a week now, but why does it seem only to be affecting the Lone Star State and portions of the southern United States? NEXT: What is a heat burst?Texas is experiencing an unprecedented June state-wide heat wave with heat indexes ranging from nearly 115° to 120° across the state on some days.As of Wednesday, June 21, 34,284,841 people were listed as being under