HOUSTON, TX — On the third anniversary of the alcohol poisoning death of Austinite Carson Starkey, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) reminds Texans that alcohol overdose is a real danger and that young adults and teenagers should never be afraid to call for help.

JANESVILLE, WI — Wednesday was the first time Janesville resident Eugene Martin had a heart attack while TV cameras were rolling.

FAIRBANKS, AK — With cell phones in almost every car, the average Fairbanks resident can follow an important highway safety tip during this holiday season — “report every dangerous driver immediately.” In other words, be REDDI.

SKOWHEGAN, ME — An estimated 2,000 children under the age of 18 are reported missing in the United States every day.

DURANGO, CO — The Durango Police Department relies heavily on the community to report suspicious activity, crimes in progress or crimes that have just occurred.

TEXAS — Do you have an exit strategy? After a fire at a nightclub broke out in Rhode Island killing 100 people in 2003, the Texas State Fire Marshal decided to conduct a safety evaluation in 189 nightclubs, bars, and reception halls. The 189 places were randomly selected in eight counties throughout Texas. 182 of the nightclubs, bars, and reception halls had exit...

GRAFTON, MA — I’ve received several requests to rerun this column pertaining to 9-1-1, its proper use and how it works with cell phones.