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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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March
11,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As spring break approaches, Cook Children’s Health Care System is launching a safety series to provide caregivers with essential advice on road trips, poison prevention, and water safety. As pediatric health care experts, the Cook Children's team …
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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
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
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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2023
July
19,
2023
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06:00 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline deBruijn WigginsIt’s a big milestone for parents of young children to turn their car seats to face forward. Some may wonder, when is the appropriate time to do so? Is it when the child wants to look out the window? Is it when the parent …
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2022
September
22,
2022
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11:23 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline deBruijn WigginsChild Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18 through Sept. 24. National Seat Check Saturday is Sept. 24, 2022.Choosing a car seat for your baby can be overwhelming. There are so many different colors, styles and price points. But …
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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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2017
August
10,
2017
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14:14 PM
America/Chicago
Car seats may mean the difference in life or death if your child is riding in one during a wreck. Safe Kids Worldwide states that car seats used correctly reduce the potential of death by as much as 71 percent.
But the tragic death of 9-month-old …
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