Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of Houston

Christina Johnson took her dog Max for a walk the morning of March 6, 2024 in the Newbrook neighborhood of southwest Houston. She and Max have not been seen since. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – A Houston woman and her dog who both were reported missing two weeks ago have been found.

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Christina Johnson, 27, was found sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning near the University of Houston, according to her father.

Emmanuel Johnson says Christina is safe and that he’ll give us all some more information next week.

Christina and her dog Max disappeared after their routine morning walk the morning of March 6.

Then last Friday, during those violent storms, a woman said she’d found Max and returned the dog Christina’s family, but there was no sign of Christina.

Well, we know now that dog wasn’t Max, but looked a whole lot like Max.

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Houston Police say they are actively investigating Christina’s disappearance.


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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. College football fanatic and snow cone lover! Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter.

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