Child drownings at record high in TX

HOUSTON Eighty-four children have drowned so far this year, the highest number since 2008, when the number reached 82 for the entire year.

Seven-year old twin boys drowned this past weekend while swimming in a lake near Snyder.

Officials are urging parents to be careful, especially over Labor Day weekend, when families will be at lakes and swimming pools.

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