How a Maine youth basketball coach gave one kid a chance to shine

Eleven-year-old Alex Parsons just started playing basketball this season with Fairfield’s Police Athletic League. FAIRFIELD, Maine — The high school basketball season is finished as the state champions hoisted their hardware on Saturday. But how those young adults reach that level of success starts at a young age, even in a less competitive environment like … Read more

Keeping children safe around man’s best friend

With recent attacks involving children, dog training experts shares a few tips parents and dog owners should know. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Keeping children protected around dogs starts with the basics. “Basic dog obedience is always the first step in the foundational obedience of teaching,” Dale Buchanan with Top Gun Dog Training shares. “‘Stay’ and ‘calm’ … Read more

City of San Antonio opens third annual teen mental health survey

SAN ANTONIO – The Department of Human Services’ San Antonio Youth Commission and the Metropolitan Health District’s Project Worth Teen Ambassadors have opened the third annual teen mental health survey. The survey is open to San Antonio residents ages 12 to 19 and is available in Spanish, English, and other languages until April 30. Recommended … Read more