Children are especially vulnerable to dog attacks. 1-year-old Boy Hospitalized in Critical Condition Following Dog Mauling at Converse Home Update (October 8, 2024): The infant died of his injuries at the hospital on Monday evening. According to a KSAT News report, an infant boy was mauled by dogs this morning.…
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Quarterback from Uvalde High Airlifted to Hospital After Major Injury
Football injuries can lead to permanent disability in extreme cases. Uvalde High Quarterback Injured During Coyotes’ Game, Transferred by Life Flight to the Hospital According to a KSAT News report, Jett Flores was seriously injured during a football game last week. The family reported the incident happened during the…
Driver Facing Charges of Child Endangerment After 6 Children Ejected from Vehicle on I-35
Seatbelts save lives — buckle up every ride, every rider. Multiple Children Critically Injured After Being Ejected in a Single-Vehicle Accident According to a KSAT News report, 6 children were ejected from a vehicle after the driver lost control and crashed on I-35. Police reported the accident happened at…
Two Toddlers Ejected from Vehicle Crash Rescued from Wandering the Interstate
The safest place for small children is in an age-appropriate car seat in the backseat. Two Toddlers Rescued from Interstate After Houston Crash According to a KSAT News report, two toddlers ejected from a car crash were rescued from the Interstate on Sunday evening. Police reported the accident happened…
Street Racer Arrested After 12-Year-Old Not Wearing a Seatbelt Was Ejected from the Vehicle
Street racing is an incredibly dangerous and illegal activity. 18-Year-Old Arrested After Critically Injuring 12-Year-Old Girl in Street-Racing Accident According to a KSAT News report, a young man was arrested after crashing while street racing last night. Police reported the accident occurred at around 11 p.m. on August 4th…
Toddler Drowns in Apartment Complex Pool, Authorities Investigating
When are facilities responsible for a drowning injury? 2-Year-Old Boy Drowns in a Gated Community Pool on the North Side According to a KSAT News report, authorities are investigating the drowning of a toddler on the North Side last week. Police reported the accident happened at around 8:20 a.m.…
Home Destroyed by Attic Fire on the Northeast Side
Fireworks can cause serious injuries if proper safety techniques are not followed. Home a Complete Loss, Residents Displaced After Attic Fire on the Northeast Side According to a KSAT News report, a home was burned out, and residents were displaced after a major fire last week. SAFD reported the…
Summer Safety Tips: Kids and Hot Cars
Don’t leave your child alone in a hot car — not even for a minute. Record Hot Summer Temperatures Prompt Safety Reminders for Texas Parents According to a KSAT News report, over 1,000 children have died in hot cars since 1990. Texas leads the nation in heatstroke deaths from…
Resident Hospitalized After Early-Morning Fire
Children can suffer serious trauma after a burn injury. One Resident Injured, Hospitalized After North-Side Fire According to a KSAT News report, one person was rushed to the hospital following a house fire this week. SAFD reported that the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 16th,…
22-Year-Old Bull Rider Dies After Fall at Bandera Rodeo
Sports injuries are more common than you think — and they can have devastating consequences. Bull Rider Fell and Died at Bandera Rodeo Last Week According to a KSAT News report, a young man was killed after a bull-riding accident last week. The accident happened on Friday, May 31st,…