SAFETY

New 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.

The 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.

In light of recent mass shootings, a group of surgeons is proposing changes to encourage safe, responsible gun ownership.

As the temperature plummets, people will be looking for ways to keep the house warm. Safety experts warn that using the kitchen oven or range is a bad idea.

In 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.

Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.

While 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.

The person was taken to hospital on Saturday after becoming unwell, says the Home Office.

A Northside ISD bus driver dropped off a five-year-old boy at the wrong location Wednesday from Cable Elementary.

The 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.

Organizations across Texas will have access to a variety of grants, which come from federal and state funds, as soon as Sept. 1, 2023.

The child likens an overcrowded facility in Kent to a prison, in a letter thrown over its fence.

It is the first acknowledgement of fault from officials after the incident that killed 155 people.

Almost 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.

The local sheriff is speaking straight to the smallest of students -- elementary schoolers.

Culebra Road has become a notorious place for commuters. However, city officials are driving toward safer solutions, but they need the community's help.

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

Mario De La Rosa will be the new executive director of safety and security of the Comal Independent School District, officials announced Monday.

Haven for Hope aims to raise more than $75,000 through Big Give to support safety and security on campus.

Carbon monoxide detectors, Murphy beds and basketball goals are among the recalled products in this week's Recall Roundup.

Firefighters from around the world convened in San Antonio Monday to improve safety standards. The organization is dedicated to the families of fallen firefighters – finding ways to prevent deaths in the first place.

Methodist 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.

After three months, students in Uvalde CISD headed back to class. It's hard for their parents to feel at ease after the last school year ended in tragedy at Robb Elementary.

The day before students return to Uvalde CISD schools, there is nervousness and uncertainty over the security changes in place.

Sabinal ISD is taking lessons learned from the Robb Elementary tragedy and implementing new safety changes for this school year.

As parents prepare to send their children back to school, there are a lot of questions and concerns. One of them is safety: will my child be safe at school, and what is being done to ensure this?

After the shooting at Robb Elementary, a Comal County parent is proposing Comal and New Braunfels ISD adopt his armed guardian program.

La Vernia ISD is starting off the school year with the launch of its new guardian program.

TEA Commissioner Mike Morath detailed the agency’s steps to protect Texas children in their schools.

The supermarket is joining other chains in removing barbecues from its shelves for safety reasons.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office started a new program in June aimed at building up their reserve deputies in order to better protect elementary schools in Comal ISD.

Manufacturers say they are ready to help schools step up their security with layers bullet proof desks and window shades.

The Boerne Independent School District launched a new safety campaign days before the new school year begins.

There were more than 41,000 traffic deaths in 2021 alone, but experts are creating solutions. Don’t miss the innovations keeping drivers and pedestrians safe.

The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a scalp spray because it contains trace amounts of benzene, a chemical which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.

From play tents to touch-and-feel books to baby bottles, hundreds of thousands of children's products are recalled.

Private schools in San Antonio and in Uvalde are seeing a huge uptick in enrollment following the Robb Elementary shooting.

An 18-year-old was killed Monday after a fireworks incident in Minnesota.

As San Antonio prepares for more firework displays, it's important to remember to celebrate safely given our dry conditions.

A school, grocery store and medical facility are all public places that have seen deadly mass shootings in recent weeks. Safety and security leaders at area hospitals say they are on high alert and have started changing their training and improving security.

San Antonio ISD bus drivers trained Friday morning on what to do in case of an emergency.

A recent poll revealed about two-thirds of Americans say that they are very or extremely concerned about hacking. And they may have good reason to be.

The family of Feliciano Lionel Jimenez is pushing for increased safety measures along West Commerce Street at Northwest 39th Street nearly two months after his death.

A man has been taken to hospital following the blaze on a double decker bus in Glasgow.

After an increase in fatal fires, San Antonio Fire Department is working with city council to create fire safety plans for each district.

The One Direction star is among those to postpone Moscow shows due to the conflict in Ukraine.

A hole in the venue's fabric will still be visible for some time, bosses say.

Whether you’re cooking up something simple or creating a masterpiece there’s some things everybody needs to know.

Before you plug in the space heater or turn on the generator, there are some important safety do's and don'ts to keep in mind.

Ridesharing, a decade ago the closest thing we had was the carpool to work and school, now it’s the norm to hit your app and have a complete stranger pick you up and drive you wherever you need to go. But there are dangers to think about.

Child advocates say parents should start candid conversations with children at an early age to help teach them about appropriate boundaries and protect them from danger.

A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.

A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.

While we do not have as many cold days as the rest of country, this past February has shown us that nothing is off the table.  So, there are a few easy ways to get your car, truck, or SUV winter ready.

Whether you swipe right or do it the old fashion way, dating is exciting. But dating these days can also be dangerous.

Consumer Reports has some tips to keep your food safe and your fridge organized for the holidays.

The most wonderful time of the year also has a reputation for being among the most dangerous, as it’s traditionally responsible for approximately 16,000 injuries annually stemming from Christmas decorating activities.

Babies, dogs, vacations, workouts, cars, cooking… you name it, people share it online. But how much is too much?

iIf your bought an outdoor wooden playset for the kids, check to see if it's recalled. Backyard Play Systems has recalled more than 5,000 because of a potential entrapment danger.

Matt Rowe, a city resident who works as GIS administrator for Stafford County, is seeking the Ward 1 seat on Fredericksburg's School Board.

Colin Pitchfork was jailed in 1988 for raping and murdering two 15-year-old girls in Leicestershire.

The risk of cancellation amid the extended Covid restrictions is too great, organisers decided.

Search teams confirmed the safety of 151 out of 172 participants, with eight reportedly hospitalized.

The inventive singer-songwriter-guitarist’s tribute to the past rarely rises above loving pastiche.

Safety in metals? Escalating violence in Iraq and a rise in inflation is causing gold prices to surge. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explores whether the up trend will continue.