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A lifeguard shortage leaves 20 public pools closed this hot summer in Houston, leaving Black and brown children without access to swim lessons.
Source: houstonchronicle.com
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6 of 37 public pools in Houston open this weekend
The recent storm did not do the Houston Parks & Recreation Department any favors. A handful of public pools were damaged in the storm.
Source: click2houston.com
City of Houston dealing with lifeguard shortage; offering $500 incentive
The City of Houston said they have 24 pools open on alternating days, but 10 pools are staying closed because of a nationwide lifeguard shortage.
Source: click2houston.com
Houston parks department still seeks more lifeguards as city pools open for 2023 swim season – Houston Public Media
The city will open a total of 12 pools on Saturday and Sunday, with a plan to have a total of 24 facilities operating between June 3-Sept. 3. That is contingent on lifeguard staffing levels.
Source: houstonpublicmedia.org