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2026
April
10,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A new federal bill aims to combat the rise in noncompliant and counterfeit car seats. The Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training (CAR SEAT) Act would require the secretary of transportation to launch an education campaign focused …
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January
22,
2026
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15:18 PM
America/Chicago
North Texas is preparing for its first wintry mix of 2026. The National Weather Service expects arctic air to arrive on Friday afternoon with the possibility of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the entirety …
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2025
December
19,
2025
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00:18 AM
America/Chicago
Child Car SafetyHolidays often mean more car trips as families drive to visit relatives. Sharon Evans, trauma injury prevention manager for Cook Children’s Health Care System, explains that during the holidays, there is an increase in motor vehicle …
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November
25,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
By Francesca BrownThe holiday season is full of fun and festivities but with all the excitement, accidents can happen. By taking a few simple safety steps, families can reduce the risk of injuries and focus on what matters most: enjoying time …
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October
30,
2025
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
Halloween is a fun time where kids and caregivers can let their imagination take hold. Children and adults alike dress up as various characters. A mix of spooky and fun costumes will adorn the streets of North Texas this year, and Cook Children’s …
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October
27,
2025
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
By Laura Romano, D.O., hospitalist at Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth The season of the Great Pumpkin, falling leaves, and fun Halloween costumes has officially arrived! My kids are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes …
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October
13,
2025
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08:16 AM
America/Chicago
Each year in the United States, 3,500 babies die unexpectedly during sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Tarrant County, between 2018 and 2022, there were 124 deaths due to Sudden Unexpected Infant …
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September
24,
2025
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10:01 AM
America/Chicago
Free car seat checksTexas law requires kids to ride in a safety seat that fits by weight and height until age 8 or at least 57 inches tall.The Injury Prevention Collaborative offers events where you can make an appointment with a certified …
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July
16,
2025
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10:51 AM
America/Chicago
Updated August 28, 2025Texas surpassed its number of hot car deaths from 2024 on July 14, according to the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS). A sixth and seventh fatality was reported in August in North Texas.The increase contributes to the …
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February
17,
2025
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16:18 PM
America/Chicago
The National Weather Service expects an arctic blast to make its way to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after sunset Tuesday. People will see temperatures from 7 degrees to 17 degrees, with wind chills as low as minus 10 degrees. …
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2024
September
19,
2024
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12:49 PM
America/Chicago
An average of three children are killed per day due to lack of car seat use or improper car seat use—and a staggering three out of four car seats are used incorrectly. Every year, children are rushed to the emergency room to be treated for …
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2021
February
11,
2021
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17:10 PM
America/Chicago
At least six people died and dozens more were rushed to local hospitals after icy roads caused over a 100-car pileup in Fort Worth early Thursday morning. The mass casualty incident was one of several fatal car accidents across the …
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2019
December
20,
2019
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
Your holiday cheer may be put to the test this weekend, with more than 104 million estimated to take to the highways from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. AAA reports this will be the most holiday travelers in nearly 20 years since …
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June
21,
2019
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09:43 AM
America/Chicago
The summer means more kids are outside playing, biking or running around. Sadly, it also means more opportunity for danger.
Over the course of a week, there were three different auto pedestrian injuries, where a child was hit by a car and ended …
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