Water Safety

Energy & Environment

Seven Central Texas mussels, essential for healthy rivers, listed as endangered

Michelle Tamayo

Over 1,000 river miles in Central Texas have been designated as critical habitat to protect the mussel species.

Health

Child Drownings Are Up This Year In Central Texas. These Nonprofits Want To Prevent Any More.

DaLyah Jones

Central Texas has seen 10 fatal child drownings so far this year, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — a notable increase…

Austin

Three Things Parents Can Do to Increase Pool Safety

Chip Skambis

The Dell Children’s Medical Center dealt with five drowning incidents last weekend, including one confirmed fatality. Doctors say the incidents serve as a…

Austin

AM Update: EPA May Approve Clean Air Plan, Free Life Jackets, New Disc Golf Course

Olivia Gordon

EPA Hints at Approval of TCEQ Air PlanThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has signaled it will likely approve changes to the state’s clean air plan.A…

Two bathtub drownings within a 12 hour period have prompted state officials to warn parents not to leave young children unattended by water.

Health

State Issues Warning After Two Infants Drown In Bathtubs

Nathan Bernier

Two Texas infants died in bathtubs within a 12 hour period yesterday, prompting state officials to remind parents never to leave small children alone…