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.
Simone Manuel won the gold medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
A dad speaks about his son drowning in a backyard pool. Since then, he and his wife have become active advocates for water safety and drowning prevention.
HSC was proud to attend the United States Swim School Association Spring Workshop March 2-3, right here in Houston!