Explainer: The dangers of pool drains, protecting Children from underwater hazards
A 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.
Missing swimmerโs body recovered after going missing in San Jacinto River
According 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.
Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in Tokyo
Simone Biles will compete. Thatโs the word from Japan regarding the elite gymnast from Spring. After withdrawing from several Olympic events due to a condition dubbed the โtwistiesโ, 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
Before we look to whatโs on the Olympic line-up on this Saturday night in Houston, letโs 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
One of the Texans who became legendary at the 2016 Olympics is vying to prove sheโs still at the top of her game TONIGHT! Sugar Landโs 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!
The entry below is a portion of a daily blog being updated by KPRC 2โฒs team in Tokyo as they cover the Olympic Games and athletes with Texas connections. Youโll find all of their posts here: BLOG: KPRC 2โฒs team in Tokyo brings you their experiences at the Games
Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? Thatโs the biggest question of the Games
The 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
Since itโs 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 donโt 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!
Here is what you need to know before buying a day pass to a luxury hotel or resort pool
Houstonians 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. Youโve 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.
Are public pools safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
HOUSTON โ 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 governorโs 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?