Heather Healy

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — When it comes to summer activities and rising temperatures, it's important to think about skin protection and the many forms of sunscreen to choose from. A local dermatologist from Baylor Scott and White talks about which sunscreen is the right one for you. The ways to protect yourself from the summer sun are with sunscreen, shade, hats, long-sleeved shirts, and some kind of physical protection.

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

WOODWAY, Texas (KXXV) — For the second consecutive time, Helberg Barbecue has made the prestigious Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas list. Owner Phillip Helberg talks about making that list and all the adversity he and his family have been through to get where they are today. The Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas list is announced every four years. Helberg Barbecue has been open since 2018. Helberg Barbecue had made the Texas Monthly list previously in 2021.

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

BELLMEAD, Texas (KXXV) — What's the correlation between exercise and mental health in teens? Studies show there's a strong connection that's strained during the summer months, so how is this combated? Two teens and a personal trainer explain the importance of these elements going hand-in-hand. Planet Fitness conducted a survey that found 66% of parents are concerned about their teens’ well-being and stress levels. 72% believe consistent exercise can improve their teens’ mental wellness.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — As we enter the summer months, there has been an increase in dog bites in children. McLane Children's Hospital talks about the rise in bites, and Alpha Leader K9 in Temple shows us ways to prevent this from happening. According to the National Institutes of Health, kids have an estimated 50% chance of sustaining a dog bite in their lifetime. 80% of the bites involving kids happen in the head and neck area.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

CHINA SPRING, Texas (KXXV) — Two China Spring engineering students talk about the importance of engineering in the aerospace field, and share the plane project they were both a part of for the past two years.