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5 Tips To Keep Kids Safe In Houston’s Summer Heat

Ivanka Perez, HPM Intern

Posted on June 17, 2019 · Local experts share tips on how to keep children safe from heat stroke and drowning during the hot Houston summers.

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UH Offering Summer Swim Lessons for Kids

Maggie Martin

Posted on July 2, 2014 · The University of Houston is offering summer swim lessons for kids ages six months to 14-years-old.

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