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Laredo officials urge pool vigilance ahead of Fourth of July
By Kobe Arriaga at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports 44 children across Texas have died in water-related incidents in 2026. Four of those cases were reported in South Texas, including one in Webb County.With Fourth of July weekend bringing families to backya...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports 44 children across Texas have died in water-related incidents in 2026.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reports 44 children across Texas have died in water-related incidents in 2026. Four of those cases were reported in South Texas, including one in Webb County.With Fourth of July weekend bringing families to backya...
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