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How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears
By Garrett Brnger, Luis Cienfuegos, Ricardo Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Nearly as much as barbecue and fireworks, Texans love taking the water to celebrate the July 4 holiday weekend.But the drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, ...
Key takeaway But the drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, rivers and miles of coastline.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Nearly as much as barbecue and fireworks, Texans love taking the water to celebrate the July 4 holiday weekend.But the drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, ...
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