Older adults are more at risk than other age groups for heat stroke injuries. Project Cool Fan Accepting Donations for Seniors Faced With Excessive Heat in San Antonio According to a KSAT News report, District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte and Catholic Charities are sponsoring Project Cool Fan this summer.…
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Single-Vehicle Rollover Leaves Driver Hospitalized in Far West Bexar County
Rollover accidents are among the deadliest kinds of accidents in the nation. Rollover Accident in Far West Bexar County Leaves Driver Hospitalized According to a KSAT News report, a person was taken to the hospital after rolling their vehicle early Tuesday morning. Police reported the accident occurred at around…
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…
Over 500,000 JoyJolt™ Coffee Mugs Recalled for Burn and Laceration Hazards
Defective products can cause serious injuries. JoyJolt™ Coffee Mugs Recalled After Multiple Injuries Reported According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission report, multiple injuries led to a massive recall of glass coffee cups. The affected product is the JoyJolt Drinkware Declan Single-Wall Glass Coffee Mugs, sold on Amazon and…
TxDOT Launches “Drive Sober. No Regrets” Campaign for 4th of July
Planning a 4th of July party? Plan a sober ride and avoid a DUI in 2024. TxDOT Launching Summer Campaign Against Drunk Driving for Upcoming 4th of July Celebrations According to a KSAT News report, the TxDOT is preparing its summer campaign against drunk driving for the upcoming 4th…
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,…
Arson Investigators Say Motorized Mobility Chair Started Fire That Killed a Man This Week
Wheelchair injuries are more common than you think. Motorized Wheelchair Sparks Fire That Kills Senior Man in His Southeast-Side Home According to a KSAT News report, a man is dead after his motorized wheelchair started a house fire this week. The fire reportedly broke out at around 11 a.m.…
Popular Organic Baby Food Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Food recalls have been increasing across the U.S. in recent years. FDA Issues Recall Over Potential Listeria Contamination in Popular Baby Food According to a KSAT News report, certain organic baby food pouches have been recalled by the FDA. The affected baby food is the Once Upon a Farm…
Teen Riding Homemade Go-Kart on South Side Street Hospitalized After Colliding With a Vehicle
Go-karting injuries can have a devastating impact on your child’s life. Teen Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Colliding With a Vehicle While Riding a Homemade Go-Kart According to a KSAT News report, a 17-year-old was seriously injured in an auto accident last week. Police reported the accident happened at…
Motorcyclist Crashes Into a Light Pole in a Northwest-Side Accident
Do you know what to do if you lose control of your motorcycle? Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into a Light Pole in Late-Night Accident According to a KSAT News report, a young man was killed after crashing his motorcycle late last night. Police reported the accident happened at around…