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Demarais' job as an ice sculptor means he escapes the heat

DALLAS - It can affect your swing - even your decision making in the big game.

There's no doubt about it, North Texas is feeling the heat.

And if you were outside during the hottest parts of the day, you know you were just trying to find ways to cope with the heat wave that's settled over the area.

On these hot days, some people seek sweet relief in the form of ice-cream.

But if you have the right connections, you can do one better.

An environment that is 22 degrees, surrounded by ice is not a bad way to beat the summer heat.

It's cool enough for the ice sculptors at American Ice to forget it's over 100 degrees outside.

"I enjoy a good game of golf myself in the heat, but I'd much rather sit in here if I have to pull 40 hours in," said Dean Demarais.

At the end of the day though, even the guy with arguably the coolest job in Dallas is snapped back to reality.

"Once you step outside you're reminded so quickly," said Demarais.

That at least for the next few months, the heat is not going anywhere.

How to stay cool:

The Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department has announced that all City operated Community Centers will serve as shelters from the heat during normal business hours of operation.

As the temperature soars, it is important to stay out of the heat and indoors as much as possible. Spend time in an air conditioned space. Only two hours a day in an air conditioned space can significantly reduce the risk of a heat related illness.

COMMUNITY CENTERS AND PHONE NUMBERS:

ANDREW 'DOC' SESSION

817-871-6585

NORTHSIDE

817-871-5720

COMO

817-871-5030

NORTH TRI-ETHNIC

817-871-5850

DIAMOND HILL

817-625-1525

RD EVANS

817-731-8789

EUGENE MCCRAY

817-871-7156

RIVERSIDE

817-871-7669

FIRE STATION

817-924-9971

SOUTHSIDE

817-871-6605

GREENBRIAR

817-926-6214

SOUTHWEST

817-292-8956

HANDLEY MEADOWBROOK

817-451-0222

SYCAMORE

817-871-7675

HIGHLAND HILLS

817-293-0681

THOMAS PLACE

817-735-1751

HILLSIDE

817-871-7660

WORTH HEIGHTS

817-871-8722

MARTIN LUTHER KING

817-871-5960

HAWS ATHLETICS

817-871-7690