Boaters survive nearly tipping over a Texas dam
Source: Boaters survive nearly tipping over a Texas dam
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Boaters rescued after vessel nearly goes over edge of dam
Source: Boaters rescued in Austin after vessel nearly goes over edge of dam, officials say
Texas marine officials report spike in watercraft accidents
Source: Texas marine officials report spike in watercraft accidents as boating industry booms | Community Impact Newspaper
2 tugboats stranded miles off Sabine Pass
Source: Two tugboats stranded several miles off Sabine Pass, Coast Guard pushing for fix | 12newsnow.com
Kill switch makes recreational boating safer
Source: Other Sports: How the new kill switch law makes recreational boating safer in Texas | SportsDay
Texas looks to improve boating safety
Source: Legislature close on bills to fund state parks, improve boating safety – ExpressNews.com
Legislature to look at boating safety
Source: Legislature to look at parks funding, boating safety, digital licenses – HoustonChronicle.com
Coast Guard medevacs 71-year-old
Source: Coast Guard medevacs 71-year-old cruise ship passenger off…
Texas Numbers
Texas has seen an increase in boating fatalities for a number of reasons. Boating unsafely being the main one. There’s no reason for this. Be smart and be safe folks.
Boaters not following safety precautions linked to deaths
Source: Number of boaters, not following safety precautions linked to Lake Conroe deaths – Houston Chronicle
Remember to ‘clean, drain and dry
AUSTIN – As sunny days and warm weather kick off spring boating season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) inland fisheries and law enforcement staff are urging boaters to fight back against the aquatic invasive species that threaten Texas lakes. Source: Remember to ‘clean, drain and dry’ as boating season heats up – The Bay … Read more