Safety First: Free Car Seat Check Events Coming to Killeen and Bryan

Families in Killeen and Bryan are rallying around a vital safety effort designed to protect their littlest travelers.

Gary Emmert
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Two Central Texas communities are gearing up for a life-saving initiative aimed at protecting their youngest passengers. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Daniel Stark Law Firm, will host free car seat safety events on September 13 in Killeen and September 20 in Bryan, offering hands-on guidance from certified technicians and free car seats for families in need.

  • Killeen
    • September 13th, 10 a.m. – noon
    • Stark Law Firm parking lot, 201 W. Jasper Drive
  • Bryan
    • September 20th, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    • Brazos Center parking lot, 3232 Briarcrest Drive

Appointments can be booked online, though walk-ins are welcome on a first-come basis.

Car crashes remain a leading cause of death among children, with one occurring every 25 seconds in the U.S. Yet only 20% of parents regularly check their child’s car seat for proper installation. According to safety experts, a correctly installed car seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by a staggering 71%.

Trained technicians will walk parents through the correct installation process, inspect existing seats, and provide free replacements when needed. To ensure proper fitting, children must be present at the event.

“This is about more than just buckling up—it’s about empowering families with knowledge and tools that could save lives,” said Gina Rodriguez, program manager for AgriLife Extension’s family and community health program.

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