Updated: 5:16 PM High school athletes are not only injecting themselves with illegal steroids, some students may be taking them without even knowing it. CBS News’ Kelly Cobiella has more in this Safe Family report.
Updated: 5:09 PM President Barack Obama has named a former New York City health commissioner to run the struggling Food and Drug Administration, hoping to get it back to the job of ensuring food is safe for consumers. CBS News’ Kimberly Dozier has more in this Safe Family report.
Updated: 4:57 PM A bill to allow farmers and ranchers to drive street-legal ATVs in rural areas has passed the Oklahoma Senate. Here's more in our Safe Family report.
Posted: 5:35 PM In today's Safe Family report, the Denison city council has taken a big step to help keep your children safe. We all know that talking on your cell phone while driving your car can be a little distracting, but what about when you are driving through a school zone with kids crossing the street?
Updated: 7:08 PM Over the past few months severe weather has torn through our area, leaving behind devastation. FEMA has quite a bit of information and tips when it comes to staying safe.
Updated: 5:09 PM In today's Safe Family report, a startling new survey shows that the number of Americans victimized by identity theft is on the rise. But victims are striking back quicker and limiting how much is stolen.
Posted: 5:54 PM In an effort toward making social networking sites safer, MySpace says it has kicked off close to 90,000 sex offenders. Here’s more in today’s Safe Family report.
Updated: 5:14 PM Cigarettes across the nation are changing. Dozens of states will eventually have laws requiring stores to only sell cigarettes that are fire-safe. CBS News’ Alexis Christoforous explains in today's Safe Family report.
Updated: 10:08 AM This time of year can make it hard to get rid of that nasty cough or non-stop sneezing.
Posted: 11:10 AM Treacherous winter conditions can make travel along Texas and Oklahoma roads a dangerous proposition.
Updated: 5:21 PM More than 11 million crashes take place on U.S. roads every year, and most crashes are a direct result of dangerous driving. In today's Safe Family report we look at how you can prevent tragedies behind the wheel.
Posted: 5:48 PM With winter and cold temperatures now here, it’s time to turn up the heat. In today's Safe Family report, we have some simple tips to prevent home heating fire hazards.
Updated: 4:36 PM As a southern Oklahoma community mourns the loss of a longtime coach and educator, we look at the dangers of railroad crossings in this Safe Family report.
Updated: 1:30 PM This year we're helping you learn ways to keep yourself and your property safe during the holidays. Lt. David Hawley of the Grayson County Sheriff's Office stopped by First News again to share tips for a safe and happy holiday.
Updated: 1:30 PM According to the FBI, there are more than 2 million burglaries every year, and most of them are happening in homes where the crooks are often walking right through the front door.
Updated: 4:08 PM Decorating for the holiday season is a family tradition in many homes, but are your decorations- and your presents- putting you at risk for burglary? Josh Stevenson has more in our Safe Family report.
Posted: 1:07 PM In today's Safe Family report, a warning to all parents after traces of melamine, a toxic chemical, is found in baby formula.
Posted: 4:38 PM While the weather is nice, lots of folks will start hanging those Christmas lights outside. Here’s our Safe Family warning about what could be a fire hazard.
Updated: 1:00 PM In addition to the usual stresses of the holidays comes the added load of traffic woes. This boost in gridlock hits right when the days are their shortest and the weather its unfriendliest. To avoid the pitfalls and potholes of winter-holiday driving, consider these handy tips.
Posted: 12:59 PM With Thanksgiving fast approaching, most of us are either looking forward to or dreading those seemingly endless leftovers. In our Safe Family report, Josh Stevenson reports on how to avoid the dangers of those leftovers.
Updated: 5:49 PM SHERMAN, TX ― When seconds count would your children know what to do? Would your small children know how to call 911 when it matters? Josh Stevenson has more in our Safe Family report.
Posted: 3:48 PM SHERMAN, TX ― Bridge repair on U.S. Highway 75 and Travis Street up to FM 1417 are causing some lane closures, and as we have seen in the past in our area, that can lead to some dangerous situations. Josh Stevenson has more in our Safe Family report.
Updated: 1:24 PM Friday is Halloween and for most of us that means passing out the treats, and trying to avoid the tricks. Josh Stevenson has some tips on how to make it a safe Halloween in today’s Safe Family report.
Updated: 12:59 PM POTTSBORO, TX ― Our Safe Family report today focuses on keeping your teens safe on the road and teaching the dangers of drinking and driving with a firsthand lesson. Rashi Vats has this safe family report.
Posted: 1:37 PM HOWE, TX ― A Howe family dealt with a scary situation earlier this week when a stranger pulled up and offered the kids candy. Fortunately, the oldest child knew what to do and ran and told his grandmother, and the suspect left. Josh Stevenson has more on stranger danger in today’s Safe Family report.
