Some say this is the “most wonderful time of the year” in Texas. No, not back-to-school time, but the beginning of high school football season! We look forward to hearing the crash of football pads, the roar of the crowd and the band playing the school fight song. And in Texas high school stadiums can...
My social media feed is filling up with pictures of kids moving into fully decked-out dorm rooms. I know my friends have been shopping online and organizing for months to make sure their kids are set up for a successful first year of college. Here are some safety tips for online dorm shopping to avoid...
As summer break from school starts to draw to a close, many young people have returned from vacation, finished camps and boredom has set in. For most this means sleeping late and getting that summer reading assignment done. For a few though, idle hands are a formula for mischief-making. Petty crime always goes up in...
With daily heat advisories any kind of outdoor exercise is discouraged and risky. But for many who rely on walks to get their cardio in each week, the hot days present a real challenge. Walking at night is one alternative but there are a number of dangers that come with that. Crime is one consideration...
It’s past midnight when Sandy arrives home after dark. The street is quiet and though she’s only a few steps from her front door, she’s anxious about the short trip from the car. If you’ve ever arrived home late at night, you can relate to Sandy’s anxiety. You don’t know what or who lurks in...
School is out. That means kids running around the neighborhood and biking to friends’ houses. Some neighborhoods have an environment where parents feel safe allowing children as young as 8-10 some freedom. But how much summer freedom is truly safe for kids of all ages? The Good Ole Days Gen X parents fondly remember the...
A dash cam is a small camera attached to your vehicle’s dashboard or windshield. It continuously records video footage while you drive, providing you with a record of your journey. Recently, these devices have become more popular, leading many to wonder, “Do I need a dash cam?” Here are a few reasons you might want...
Though summer is when we can unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun, the summer months also see the highest number of home burglaries. Make sure to think about summer vacation security when making plans to be away. Stop Deliveries Many of us no longer receive a newspaper but if you do, pause the service for...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month which is a great reminder that all drivers need to pay attention on the road. Drivers have always had distractions like the radio, passengers or that new billboard with the funny joke. However, since the advent of mobile phones, especially smart phones, the number of accidents involving distracted drivers...
Scammers go after anyone and everyone, but when the victim is over the age of 70, there’s a higher chance the deception will work. The amount of money lost to fraud also increases with the age of the person being targeted. What can we do to protect our elderly friends and loved ones from scams?...
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