Heat advisory prompts HISD to limit football practices

(8/13/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) (KTRK) -- As a precaution in dealing with the current heatwave, the HISD has issued restrictions on football practices on Monday.

"Because of the heat emergency that has been issued through Wednesday, August 15, all HISD outdoor football practices have been ordered to end by 10:00 A.M., and evening practices may not begin until after 6:00pm," HISD said in a statement. "The Athletic Director has ordered these changes in the schedule during the heat emergency to make sure students stay safe."

HISD also emphasized the importance for athletes to take regular water breaks and said that portable defibrillators are available every football practice.
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