CW39: As the temperature rises, families across Texas will spend more time around water, whether boating, splashing or swimming.
It's important to remember to be safe. Last year, the Texas Department of of Family & Protective Services reported 75 child drownings in the state. There has already been 25 cases in 2016.
In the [report by CW39's Newsfix], Tracy Laman, the aquatics director of Houston Swim Club, provides safety tips.
"If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren't willing to do." -Madison.
Read more of this 7 year old's amazing journey and her love for swimming.
HSC donated $276 in the month of July to Stop Drowning Now!
I cannot tell you how much joy, relief and pride it brings me to have a 3 year old who cannot only swim, but LOVES being in the water.