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Recall Roundup: Govee Electric Space Heaters, Quad Lock Battery Pack, Baofali Crib Bumpers pulled for safety
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Govee Electric Space Heaters, Quad Lock Battery Pack, Baofali Crib Bumpers pulled for safetySeveral popular products have been recalled due to serious safety concerns, including a Wolf Appliance, battery pack and crib bumpers.
Location of IDEA Walzem campus on busy street causes concern for student safety, parent says
Read full article: Location of IDEA Walzem campus on busy street causes concern for student safety, parent saysA school on a major road on the Northeast Side of San Antonio is giving parents cause for concern about safety while dropping off and picking up their children.
Nationwide E. coli, Listeria outbreaks prompt health warnings
Read full article: Nationwide E. coli, Listeria outbreaks prompt health warningsA recent outbreak of E. Coli and Listeria is being reported across our nation. A local doctor is giving advice on what can be done to protect yourself against these foodborne illnesses.
Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week
Read full article: Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention WeekThis is Fire Prevention Week, which is a good time to resurface a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
How researchers in San Antonio are using helmet padding to protect athletes, soldiers
Read full article: How researchers in San Antonio are using helmet padding to protect athletes, soldiersA team of researchers from the University of Texas San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have been working for the last year and a half to develop new helmet padding technology.
Caught on camera: Officer saves baby boyās life after he is found choking on plastic
Read full article: Caught on camera: Officer saves baby boyās life after he is found choking on plasticA nine-month-old baby is alright after police say he was choking on a piece of plastic. Quick thinking from a police officer saved the baby's life.
City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budget
Read full article: City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budgetSan Antonio City Council formally passed an update on the cityās Complete Streets policy on Thursday, setting in motion a framework for street design that accounts for all users.
Major crash involving 6 children prompts need for car seats, San Antonio nonprofit says
Read full article: Major crash involving 6 children prompts need for car seats, San Antonio nonprofit saysPamela Allen with Eagle's Flight SA said there's been a huge demand for car seats by families since a crash that injured six children who were not wearing a seatbelt.
Recall Roundup: Volkswagen EVs, Bright Builder Kits, Stanley Jr. Garden Sets pulled for safety
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Volkswagen EVs, Bright Builder Kits, Stanley Jr. Garden Sets pulled for safetySeveral popular products are recalled due to serious safety concerns, including Volkswagen electric vehicles, a childrenās fort kit and kidsā garden sets.
First-time parents share advice, lessons learned
Read full article: First-time parents share advice, lessons learnedFirst time parents can experience a lot of anxiety and hesitation when they bring baby home. September is Baby Safety Month and labor and delivery doctor says it's okay to ask a lot of questions.
Child safety professionals urge awareness, education during Baby Safe Month
Read full article: Child safety professionals urge awareness, education during Baby Safe MonthSeptember has been designated as Baby Safe Month, a time for communities to unite with parents to help keep babies safe. While parenting for some may come easily, others may need guidance and family support.
Consumer Product Safety Commissioners call for Shein, Temu to be investigated over safety concerns
Read full article: Consumer Product Safety Commissioners call for Shein, Temu to be investigated over safety concernsCPSC commissioners asked staff to examine how companies like Shein and Temu comply with the Consumer Product Safety Act, a law designed to protect Americans from unsafe products.
Recall Roundup: Ford vehicles, Fisher-Price baby dumbbells, HALO power banks recalled
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Ford vehicles, Fisher-Price baby dumbbells, HALO power banks recalledFord, Fisher-Price, and HALO are recalling products due to serious safety risks, including engine failures, choking hazards, and fire dangers.
SAFD provides driver safety tips during flash flooding events
Read full article: SAFD provides driver safety tips during flash flooding eventsThe San Antonio Fire Department responded to 20 high-water rescue calls. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, and most were able to get to safety before crews arrived.
Seatbelts could have kept 6 children from being ejected in I-35 crash, police say
Read full article: Seatbelts could have kept 6 children from being ejected in I-35 crash, police sayA tire blowout led to the crash Sunday evening on I-35 near Frost Bank Center Drive. But San Antonio police say the driver will be charged with endangering a child because six children ejected from the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts.
Trader Joeās Mango Tangerine Scented Candles recalled due to high flames hazard
Read full article: Trader Joeās Mango Tangerine Scented Candles recalled due to high flames hazardDid you buy a Mango Tangerine Scented Candle at Trader Joeās this summer? The retailer is recalling them due to a fire hazard.
Recall Roundup: Samsung electric slide-in ranges, H-E-B & CVS-brand formula, Ford Do-Not-Drive advisory
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Samsung electric slide-in ranges, H-E-B & CVS-brand formula, Ford Do-Not-Drive advisoryMore than a million Samsung slide-in electric ranges and thousands of cans of H-E-B and CVS-branded formula have been recalled. Plus, Ford has issued a Do Not Drive advisory.
Recall Roundup: Wall mirrors, mattress pads, LED light-up toys
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Wall mirrors, mattress pads, LED light-up toysOrigin 21 wall mirrors, Avocado organic mattress pads, and Attom Tech LED light-up jelly toys are all included in this weekās recall roundup for safety reasons.
Recall Roundup: Tesla hood issue, Bissell Steamshot recall, iFit dumbbell set malfunction
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Tesla hood issue, Bissell Steamshot recall, iFit dumbbell set malfunctionMany newer Teslas, 3.2 million Bissell steam cleaners, and adjustable iFit dumbbell sets have all been recalled this month. Hereās what you need to know about each recall.
Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtown
Read full article: Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtownIn the last three months, three tourists have died in downtown San Antonio due to crime. Now, some visiting the city have shared a concern for their safety.
San Antonio Rentersā Rights Info Session happening this Saturday
Read full article: San Antonio Rentersā Rights Info Session happening this SaturdayIf youāre a renter plagued by recurring problems with your homeās air conditioning, mold, or pests, you can attend a free Rentersā Rights Info Session this Saturday.
South Texas Alliance for Orphans aims to lower number of children in foster care
Read full article: South Texas Alliance for Orphans aims to lower number of children in foster careThe South Texas Alliance for Orphans is raising awareness for the fostering crisis in San Antonio and our surrounding counties.
SA District 1 seeks input on improving public safety, street lights in the area
Read full article: SA District 1 seeks input on improving public safety, street lights in the areaCouncilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur is introducing a new project to improve public safety by increasing street lights. Residents can request the street lights by submitting a form.
Nonprofit works to get bullet resistant shields to all Bexar County area law enforcement vehicles
Read full article: Nonprofit works to get bullet resistant shields to all Bexar County area law enforcement vehiclesOperation Safe Shield has already equipped over 100 law enforcement vehicles in Texas with bullet resistant windows and windshields through fundraisers. The organization is now moving into Bexar County to do the same.
Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety education
Read full article: Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety educationA multi-partner initiative under San Antonioās Vision Zero Plan aims to address an issue in the cityās court systems: unlicensed teen drivers with traffic citations.
Tesla recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning system
Read full article: Tesla recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning systemTesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision.
AAA warns teenagers to be vigilant as the ā100 deadliest daysā of the year begin this week
Read full article: AAA warns teenagers to be vigilant as the ā100 deadliest daysā of the year begin this weekAccording to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.
A possible zoning buffer around the Toyota plant has residents pushing back against the city
Read full article: A possible zoning buffer around the Toyota plant has residents pushing back against the cityA divisive proposal has landowners near the San Antonio Toyota Manufacturing Plant fuming. The city wants to limit what can be built around the plant for health and safety reasons.
Transportation department addresses bike network plan updates, future implementation strategies
Read full article: Transportation department addresses bike network plan updates, future implementation strategiesIn a Tuesday briefing to the cityās Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the team behind updating the Bike Network Plan provided updates and expectations for the third phase of their project.
Fiesta Safety: Bag policies, law enforcement presence, how to report suspicious activity
Read full article: Fiesta Safety: Bag policies, law enforcement presence, how to report suspicious activityAs you get ready to start your fiesta celebrations, it's likely you already have safety in mind. KSAT talked to law enforcement about their robust security plans. That includes what you can do to help.
Southwest Side scrap yard reaches agreement with city, avoids license revocation
Read full article: Southwest Side scrap yard reaches agreement with city, avoids license revocationMonterrey Iron and Metal says it has come to an agreement with the City of San Antonio after the city threatened to revoke its recycling license.
āItās a terrible threatā: Southwest Side scrap yard changes facility to meet code compliance
Read full article: āItās a terrible threatā: Southwest Side scrap yard changes facility to meet code complianceMonterrey Iron & Metal has just more than one week left to appeal before the city revokes its license to recycle.
Kids Online Safety Act gains bipartisan support in Washington
Read full article: Kids Online Safety Act gains bipartisan support in WashingtonMaurine Molak lost her son, David, to suicide in 2016. Last week, she joined other parents who lost loved ones to online abuse on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers questions social media executives.
Airlift Texas opens new base in New Braunfels to provide emergency medical transport across the state
Read full article: Airlift Texas opens new base in New Braunfels to provide emergency medical transport across the stateA fixed wing air medical base in New Braunfels aims at providing more lifesaving emergency care to people across the state.
Program launched by McConaugheyās after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal money
Read full article: Program launched by McConaugheyās after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal moneyGreenlights Grants Initiative will simplify how schools apply for grants in the bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
TXDOT gives safety tips amid increased law enforcement presence on Texas roads during holiday season
Read full article: TXDOT gives safety tips amid increased law enforcement presence on Texas roads during holiday seasonThe Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing their enforcement this holiday season.
Alamo Ranch residents search for solutions to vehicle break-ins and burglaries
Read full article: Alamo Ranch residents search for solutions to vehicle break-ins and burglariesThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office reported 216 vehicle burglaries across Bexar County in July of 2023. Of those, 43 were reported to be in the Alamo Ranch area.
Security, safety are top of mind for officials at Wurstfest
Read full article: Security, safety are top of mind for officials at WurstfestItās no secret that Wurstfest has thousands of people flocking to New Braunfels to take part in the fun, but that good time canāt happen without also ensuring everyone is safe.
Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of babyās death
Read full article: Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of babyās deathThousands of Chuckle and Roar water bead kits have been recalled, but a San Antonio mother whose daughter was injured by a similar product wants them banned as toys.
12-year-old boy stops car on Loop 410 after grandmother has seizure while driving
Read full article: 12-year-old boy stops car on Loop 410 after grandmother has seizure while drivingCale Cavarra, 12, saw his grandmother, Donna Williams, start to have a seizure while driving on Loop 410. That's when he jumped into action.
Father of drowning victim helps build safety fences to prevent other deaths
Read full article: Father of drowning victim helps build safety fences to prevent other deathsJason Sheffield was so moved to take action after his 3-year-old's drowning, that he changed careers to begin installing fences around pools. This weekend is the seven-year anniversary of that tragic incident.
Speeding in a school zone? Slow down or youāll be paying the price, SAPD says
Read full article: Speeding in a school zone? Slow down or youāll be paying the price, SAPD saysSan Antonio police are warning people that not paying attention in a school zone can cost a driver financially or could cost someoneās life.
North East ISD set to hire 46 safety specialists as large districts struggle to hire armed officers
Read full article: North East ISD set to hire 46 safety specialists as large districts struggle to hire armed officersSchool districts across the area have been struggling to fill the positions, with a low pool of applicants interested in law enforcement.
Deadly fire prompts safety reminder for the community to install smoke detectors
Read full article: Deadly fire prompts safety reminder for the community to install smoke detectorsA fire on the cityās North Side killed five family members Saturday morning, prompting warnings and safety reminders from the San Antonio Fire Department.
Community members, leaders push for plans to address gun violence at town hall
Read full article: Community members, leaders push for plans to address gun violence at town hallThe Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition hosted a town hall Thursday night with five community leaders to address the ongoing gun violence in San Antonio.
Although thereās no burn ban in Bexar County, hereās how to stay careful on Fourth of July
Read full article: Although thereās no burn ban in Bexar County, hereās how to stay careful on Fourth of JulyThis year, Bexar County isnāt under a burn ban, but there are still safety tips to remember over the Fourth of July holiday.
Heading on vacation? Donāt forget these safety items in your bag.
Read full article: Heading on vacation? Donāt forget these safety items in your bag.From road trips, tubing on the river, or flying anywhere with kids, itās a good idea to have a travel bag packed with essentials for the āuh-ohsā that might happen.
New Braunfels police seek voter support for creation of Crime Control & Prevention District
Read full article: New Braunfels police seek voter support for creation of Crime Control & Prevention DistrictNew Braunfels Police union members are seeking to collect 3,200 signatures by next Friday to force the city to put the creation of a Crime Control and Prevention District on the ballot in the spring.
Viral video of street takeover on Northwest Side triggers safety concerns
Read full article: Viral video of street takeover on Northwest Side triggers safety concernsThe City of San Antonio may be forced to consider an ordinance to go after illegal street racing and street takeovers after a viral video posted Sunday of a takeover on I-10 and Callahan triggered safety concerns.
Uvalde CISD delivers end-of-year safety, security report at final board meeting of 2022
Read full article: Uvalde CISD delivers end-of-year safety, security report at final board meeting of 2022In the final Uvalde CISD school board meeting of 2022, safety and security were top of mind as the interim superintendent delivered a year-end report.
Know the dangers that come with sharing photos of your kids on social media
Read full article: Know the dangers that come with sharing photos of your kids on social mediaWhile posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.
Do not use these bounce castles, e-skateboards, regulators warn after deaths reported
Read full article: Do not use these bounce castles, e-skateboards, regulators warn after deaths reportedThe Consumer Product Safety commission is warning families to stop using certain bounce castles and electric skateboards after five total deaths were reported. Separately, hundreds of thousands of portable generators and strollers were recalled.
Mother of Uvalde park shooting victim calls for better protection for local children
Read full article: Mother of Uvalde park shooting victim calls for better protection for local childrenAlmost a month after a second shooting rocked the Uvalde community, the mother of one of the shooting victims is advocating for changes to protect their kids.
āA very dangerous roadwayā: City encourages residents to share thoughts on proposed changes for Culebra Road
Read full article: āA very dangerous roadwayā: City encourages residents to share thoughts on proposed changes for Culebra RoadCulebra Road has become a notorious place for commuters. However, city officials are driving toward safer solutions, but they need the community's help.
National group meets in SA to discuss prevention of firefighter deaths
Read full article: National group meets in SA to discuss prevention of firefighter deathsFirefighters from around the world convened in San Antonio Monday to improve safety standards. The organization is dedicated to the families of fallen firefighters ā finding ways to prevent deaths in the first place.
Methodist Healthcare to host car seat safety check event
Read full article: Methodist Healthcare to host car seat safety check eventMethodist Healthcare is inviting parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares for children to get their child car seats professionally checked by a certified child safety technician.