06/30/2026
Prayers for the family
A heartbreaking tragedy in the Huffman area is serving as a reminder of how quickly drowning can happen.
After a 1-year-old was found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool, KPRC 2 spoke with a water safety expert about the steps parents can take to help prevent similar tragedies.
From swim lessons starting as young as 6 months old to the importance of having a dedicated "water watcher," experts say constant supervision remains the most effective way to keep children safe around water.
💙 Read the safety tips every parent and caregiver should know.
06/01/2026
Finally getting a chance to update photos. These swimmers have worked diligently over the past month.
05/14/2026
Prayers for the families
So for this year, Texas has had 21 fatal child drownings:
A 17 year old boy drowned at a beach in Brazoria county.
A 4 year old boy drowned in a bayou in Calhoun county.
A 3 year old boy drowned in an apartment pool in Dallas county.
A 2 year old boy drowned in a backyard pool in Dallas county.
A 2 year old girl drowned in a pond in Ector county.
A 1 year old girl drowned in a bathtub in Ellis county.
A 6 year old boy drowned in a pond in Fannin county.
A 9 year old boy drowned in a pond in Fannin county.
An 8 year old boy drowned in a pond in Fannin county.
A 4 year old boy drowned in an apartment pool in Galveston county.
A 9 month old boy drowned in a bathtub in Guadalupe county.
A 3 year old girl drowned in a backyard pool in Harris county.
A 6 year old boy drowned in a backyard pool in Harris county.
A 2 year old girl drowned in a backyard pool in Harris county.
A 5 year old girl drowned in a creek in Ft. Bend county.
A 7 year old girl drowned in a pond in Ft. Bend county.
A 5 year old (redacted gender) drowned in a lake in Ft. Bend county.
A 3 year old girl drowned in a bathtub in Frio county.
A 3 year old boy drowned in a storage tank in Montgomery county.
A 16 year old boy drowned in a lake in Scurry county.
A 6 year old boy drowned in a backyard pool in Tarrant county.
