Unsafe Lead Levels Found in Multiple San Antonio ISD Schools

Published on: November 29, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Little girl drinking from a water fountain

Is the water at your child’s school or daycare poisoning them?

Lead Levels in School Water Far Exceed Limits, Prompting New EPA Testing Requirements

According to a KSAT News report, the EPA tested several San Antonio ISD schools and found incredibly high levels of lead in the drinking water.

3 Children Taken to the Hospital After Collision With Stalled Vehicle on I-10

Published on: November 27, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Portrait of young Caucasian woman standing by broken down car and waiting for assistance while holding her baby boy during sunset. Photo of female waits for assistance near her car broken down on the road side. Frustrated young brown hair woman looking at broken down car engine on street. Woman does not understand why her car engine failed. Desperate mother holding her angry baby.

What do you do when your car stalls on the highway?

Stalled Car Causes Accident That Hospitalizes 3 Children

According to a KSAT News report, three children were taken to the hospital after an accident on the Northwest Side of San Antonio on I-10 on Thanksgiving evening.

Parents Warned After Infant Dies Due to a Weighted Product

Published on: November 6, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Daughter is sleeping alone close to her mother in bedroom.

Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes.

Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants

According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to stop use.

Tips for a Safe Halloween Night for Your Family and Your Pets

Published on: October 31, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Halloween night can be dangerous for families if they’re not careful.

How to Have a Safer Halloween Night

The holidays are a wonderful time for family activities. Children and their parents build life-long memories by dressing up and spending time together. But Halloween night is also rife with real danger for you, your children, and your pets.

Elevated Lead Found in Popular Fruit Pouches FDA Warns Parents

Published on: October 30, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Lead chemical element with the Mendeleev periodic table - Concept image seen through a magnifying glass.

Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches.

FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches

According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children.

Bus Driver, 6 Students Hospitalized After Accident With 18-Wheeler

Published on: October 19, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

A close-up of the rear of an old school bus with broken windows and rusting paint.

Auto accidents can traumatize children.

18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital

According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus.

School Bus Catches Fire While Being Towed on Loop 410

Published on: September 21, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

American School Bus Regularly Used to Transport Students to and From School. Transportation Industry.

School bus accidents are rare in Texas.

School Bus Burns While Being Towed on the Northeast Side

According to a KSAT News report, a school bus caught fire while being towed on Loop 410.

Deputy Dismissed After Leaving Two-Month-Old Baby in Vehicle

Published on: September 19, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Texas has an alarmingly high rate of infant and child deaths from hot vehicles.

Bexar County Deputy Fired After Leaving Infant Son in Hot Vehicle

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a Bexar County Deputy was dismissed after forgetting his infant son in a hot vehicle.

Teenage Boy Fatally Drowns in Tragic Comal River Accident

Published on: August 21, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

An adult should always supervise children during water activities.

16-Year-Old Fatally Drowns in Comal River

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a boy fatally drowned in the Comal River on Saturday while enjoying a float down with his family.

Fire Hospitalizes Two Adults and One Child on the South Side

Published on: August 17, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Burn injuries commonly occur at home for people of all age groups.

South Side Apartment Fire Hospitalized Child and Two Adults

According to a KSAT News report, an apartment fire probably caused by a grill resulted in three injuries and extensive property damage on August 17, 2023.