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Houston students to brave dark, cold, and unpredictable waters while swimming the Catalina Channel
Read full article: Houston students to brave dark, cold, and unpredictable waters while swimming the Catalina ChannelThese brave high school students are preparing for a big challenge to swim the Catalina Channel. It's known for its cold, dark, and unpredictable waters just off the California coast. The group will complete the 20-mile journey together as one of the first Texas teen relay teams to conquer the channel.
Repairs still undone at NW Houston hotel pool months after Aliyah Jaico was sucked into pipe
Read full article: Repairs still undone at NW Houston hotel pool months after Aliyah Jaico was sucked into pipeNearly 3 months after Aliyah died, a Houston Health Department spokesperson says the pool remains closed but that's because “The operator hasn’t submitted plans to remodel the pool." He adds, "Our department would need to review and approve the plans before the operator can even begin the pool repairs.”
ONLY ON 2: ‘I was terrified’: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: ‘I was terrified’: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool“The first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,” Anthony Garza said. Garza spent his Wednesday afternoon at the Clayton Community Pool in Alief with his nephews. He told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, the pool was calm, and several people were swimming.
Preventative drowning measures Houston residents can take when swimming
Read full article: Preventative drowning measures Houston residents can take when swimmingKPRC 2 has covered dozens of drowning incidents this year. To help curb this, we're reminding folks of preventative measures they can take this summer.
Need swimming lessons? Houston area locations for children, adults you can dive into 🏊
Read full article: Need swimming lessons? Houston area locations for children, adults you can dive into 🏊Summer is here and with the Texas heat becoming increasingly unbearable every year, doesn’t a dip in the pool just sound divine? Not if you can’t swim!
Galveston Island Beach Patrol busy during Memorial Day weekend; shares tips on spotting rip currents
Read full article: Galveston Island Beach Patrol busy during Memorial Day weekend; shares tips on spotting rip currentsKPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.
Explainer: The dangers of pool drains, protecting Children from underwater hazards
Read full article: Explainer: The dangers of pool drains, protecting Children from underwater hazardsA recent incident that has alarmed parents, where an 8-year-old girl died after she was caught in a drain pipe at a hotel pool in northwest Houston, is raising concerns about the safety protocols in place at such facilities.
How to look up inspection reports on public pools in Houston area
Read full article: How to look up inspection reports on public pools in Houston areaSummer is approaching, which means more pool time. Parents, here's how you can check if the last time a commercial or public pool has been inspected before allowing your kids in to play.
Missing swimmer’s body recovered after going missing in San Jacinto River
Read full article: Missing swimmer’s body recovered after going missing in San Jacinto RiverAccording to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the possibly 50-year-old man was last seen swimming at Magnolia Garden. It was said the man swam to a small island, then was seen swimming to the other side of the San Jacinto River.
City of Houston offering $500 incentive to help combat lifeguard shortage
Read full article: City of Houston offering $500 incentive to help combat lifeguard shortageThe City of Houston said they have 24 pools open on alternating days, but 10 pools are staying closed because of a nationwide lifeguard shortage.
Keeping kids safe in the water with free swim lessons
Read full article: Keeping kids safe in the water with free swim lessonsAs we know, a great way to beat the heat is by jumping into a pool, lake, or even the bay. Sadly, it’s during the summertime that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children younger than five.
US coach stages dramatic rescue after swimmer faints in pool during world championships
Read full article: US coach stages dramatic rescue after swimmer faints in pool during world championshipsA Team USA Artistic swimmer was dramatically rescued by her coach after she appeared to faint in the water during the world aquatics championships in Budapest on Wednesday.
Staying safe while swimming: These City of Houston community pools will open in phases throughout summer season
Read full article: Staying safe while swimming: These City of Houston community pools will open in phases throughout summer seasonToday kicks off a long holiday weekend for many, Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer.
Pool safety tips from YMCA of Greater Houston
Read full article: Pool safety tips from YMCA of Greater HoustonToday, on KPRC 2+, Tony Guillory, Association Director of Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater Houston, offered some water safety tips for parents and children and discussed the swim programs YMCA offers.
Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in
Read full article: Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping inEither exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?
Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in Tokyo
Read full article: Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in TokyoSimone Biles will compete. That’s the word from Japan regarding the elite gymnast from Spring. After withdrawing from several Olympic events due to a condition dubbed the ‘twisties’, a resilient Biles appears to be ready to compete on the balance beam. All-around champ Sunisa Lee is also in the beam line-up very early Tuesday morning.
Suni Lee looks to shine again, Houston women ready to compete in other events
Read full article: Suni Lee looks to shine again, Houston women ready to compete in other eventsBefore we look to what’s on the Olympic line-up on this Saturday night in Houston, let’s fast forward to early tomorrow morning. Expect to wake up to a lot of spoilers if you sleep through the next gymnastics events in Tokyo.
Simone Manuel swims tonight, other Texans medal contenders this weekend
Read full article: Simone Manuel swims tonight, other Texans medal contenders this weekendOne of the Texans who became legendary at the 2016 Olympics is vying to prove she’s still at the top of her game TONIGHT! Sugar Land’s own Simone Manuel is swimming to secure a spot in the finals of the 50m free. While she was a late add to a bronze medal winning relay team, the 50m is how she punched her individual ticket to the Tokyo Games.
Why Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby is MY hero!
Read full article: Why Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby is MY hero!The entry below is a portion of a daily blog being updated by KPRC 2′s team in Tokyo as they cover the Olympic Games and athletes with Texas connections. You’ll find all of their posts here: BLOG: KPRC 2′s team in Tokyo brings you their experiences at the Games
Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? That’s the biggest question of the Games
Read full article: Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? That’s the biggest question of the GamesThe biggest shock of the Olympic Games remains Simone Biles leaving the team competition. This morning, we learned she would not compete in the individual All-Around events taking place Thursday in Tokyo either.
Swimming, gymnastics, and softball: Huge moments to watch at the Tokyo Games
Read full article: Swimming, gymnastics, and softball: Huge moments to watch at the Tokyo GamesSince it’s blazing hot in Houston, might we suggest staying inside tonight and watching what promises to be another exciting night at the Tokyo Olympics. Or if you don’t mind the heat, you can head down to Discovery Green for the largest Olympics Watch Party in Houston. Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is there tonight and tomorrow. Other members of the KPRC 2 and Houston Life teams will be there throughout the week!
Two Simones: The stars of Rio expected to shine in Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Two Simones: The stars of Rio expected to shine in Tokyo OlympicsFive years ago the world got to know two remarkable athletes with more in common than a shared name. Simone Biles and Simone Manuel both list the Houston-area as home and they each dominated their sports at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Here is what you need to know before buying a day pass to a luxury hotel or resort pool
Read full article: Here is what you need to know before buying a day pass to a luxury hotel or resort poolHoustonians have even more options to vacation in our own city by purchasing day passes at resort hotels. But with our unpredictable weather, you need to know what could happen if the day you planned some fun in the sun is a washout. You’ve probably seen the ads on social media for ResortPass. The service lets you pay to spend the day and use the amenities at luxury hotels for as little as $30 a day. But one family found canceling a convoluted and confusing process.
10-year-old hailed a hero after saving 5-year-old girl who was seen ‘lifeless’ at the bottom of pool
Read full article: 10-year-old hailed a hero after saving 5-year-old girl who was seen ‘lifeless’ at the bottom of poolA 10-year-old boy is being celebrated for his heroic acts after swimming to the bottom of his apartment complex’s pool to pull a 5-year-old girl out.
Are public pools safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read full article: Are public pools safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?HOUSTON – Since the weather has been warm and beaches have opened, people have questioned the safety of swimming during the coronavirus pandemic. Public swimming pools fall under the governor’s plan to reopen businesses starting Friday if they operate at 25% capacity. Are pools safe? Plus, they said at the pool, proper operation and maintenance, including disinfection with chlorine, should inactivate the virus in the water. Can heat kill the virus?