Tag Archives: lifeguards

James Helton and Wavery Guidry

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

What an amazing story. On Galveston Island lies a story that could have been forgotten if not for the efforts of local historians. Two Black lifeguards, James Helton and Wavery Guidry, who made over 30 rescues combined between 1935 and … Continue reading →

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Recruitment of next summer’s lifeguards is already underway.

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Better luck this time, we hope. The city has begun recruiting lifeguards for next summer following a significant staffing shortage that led to the closure of two-thirds of Houston’s public pools this past season. The Parks and Recreation Department, which operates Houston’s 37 aquatic centers, usually … Continue reading →

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Calling all lifeguards

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

The city needs you. Lifeguard shortages are keeping most Houston community pools closed as summer arrives with scorching heat and near record-breaking temperatures. Just 12 of 37 aquatic centers operated by the Parks and Recreation Department are scheduled to open … Continue reading →

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