A local pastor charged with sexually assaulting an underaged family member, also said to have had a child with her when she was 14, is due back in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing.

When loved ones with cognitive or communication challenges go missing, every minute counts. Learn how programs like Take Me Home and Project Lifesaver are helping law enforcement quickly reunite families and save lives.

The search for a missing child with special needs has ended after he was found safe in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

The couple revealed photos of their son, Niko Benjamin Watt, who was born on June 14.

A recent Pasadena case highlights the need for better protection for individuals who wander. Project Lifesaver uses radio frequency tracking to help locate people with autism, dementia, and similar conditions as often in under 30 minutes.

Police are investigating after a 2-year-old girl died in West Houston Wednesday.

If you’ve ever passed by the Harris County Family Law Center in downtown Houston, you might have wondered what goes on inside. Unlike the more widely known criminal or civil courthouses, the Family Law Center addresses some of the most personal and emotionally charged legal issues people face which is family matters.

First responders are searching a creek in the Spring area after a 11-year-old child reportedly fell in and has not resurfaced.

Investigators believe there was a gunfight in the apartment parking lot that carried into the street when one of the stray bullets went through an apartment, hitting a little boy eating a Happy Meal from McDonalds.

The Texas legislature is proposing a bill that would make it illegal to possess, share, or create obscene visual material depicting children, even if it’s merely a drawing or an AI-generated image. Could this law unintentionally criminalize art, manga (comics or graphic novels originating from Japan), or even harmless visual content?

Houston Police are investigating after a child was found inside a drainage ditch on the southeast side and died at a hospital Monday evening.

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The missing 15-month-old child who was the subject of an AMBER Alert on Saturday has been found safely, the boy’s aunt confirmed.

Constable Mark Herman said a caller told officers the dogs were still on the loose and the child was rushed to a hospital.

Three people were arrested after a child was locked inside of a dryer at a public laundromat as punishment.

A four-year-old boy was found dead in a retention pond after being reported missing Sunday in the Cypress area.

Law enforcement is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died Saturday night at a home in northeast Harris County.

Police said the child was hit by a car and taken to a hospital in unknown condition.

HPD patrol officers responded to a vicious animal call involving three Rottweilers

It’s unclear if the child was wearing a seatbelt, or in a car seat, neither is the relationship between the driver and the 3-year-old.

Brenda Canil Larion has been arrested and charged with child abandonment after allegedly leaving her three-year-old child unattended in a Houston hotel room.

Authorities said after a lengthy search in the area, they called Houston PD's dive team to do an underwater search and found the child's body. However, foul play is not suspected.

A 4-year-old has died after going under water at a pool at an apartment complex in west Harris County.

Authorities say the mother of a toddler found alone in Montgomery County has been located.

A Houston area child is in critical condition after being struck by a rideshare driver.

Authorities in Humble are searching for a 9-year-old boy who was reported missing on Wednesday evening.

A small child has been injured in a crash involving one vehicle on the North Freeway Friday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

A gruesome murder-suicide scene was discovered by the Houston Independent School District Police Department after a child was left at school.

A 49-year-old Rosenberg man will spend the next 35 years behind bars for the sexual abuse of a young girl.

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An 11-year-old child was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Friendswood, Texas.

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The Klein Independent School District is investigating after a student at Benfer Elementary walked off campus and was later found at a nearby shopping strip.

A 4-year-old child has been pronounced dead after reportedly drowning in a pool in the Spring area.

Richmond police said a 6-year-old has died after being found unresponsive inside a vehicle Friday.

A 35-year-old woman has been charged after a sick child was found alone inside of a hot vehicle in Humble on Monday, according to court documents.

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A 10-year-old child led police on a mile-long chase down Interstate 75 near Birch Run, Michigan, on May 27, the Michigan State Police (MSP) said.

Homicide detectives are investigating in the 200 block of Oriole Street. They said initial reports are that the child was found unconscious in a disabled vehicle.

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A 2-year-old child has been rushed to the hospital after officials say she fell in a pool at a Baytown home Friday morning.

Houston police said it happened in the 6000 block of Ranchester Drive at around 7:30 p.m.

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A 12-year-old child was reported missing from San Jacinto County on Wednesday.

A 3-year-old child is dead after police said he accidentally shot himself in Wharton on Friday.

A 5-year-old child was reportedly shot in northeast Houston on Saturday.

A Spring Independent School District mother is upset after her 5-year-old daughter was allowed by educators to walk home alone from school one-day last week.

An investigation is underway after a small child was found walking the streets alone in southwest Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

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It’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.

A mother is accused of leaving her child inside a running vehicle while she made her Target run in northwest Harris County.

A child has been transported to the hospital after being found unresponsive in a pool Tuesday evening.

The family of an 11-year-old who was shot and killed at a northeast Harris County apartment Thursday night has identified the victim as Darius Dugas, a student who attended Cobb Sixth Grade Campus. His mother spoke to KPRC 2 and has a message for her son’s killer.

A 2-year-old child was struck by a car after wandering off from his west Houston home early Sunday, according to police.

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An 11-year-old child is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in the Crosby area on Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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A young child was pronounced dead Thursday after being pulled from a pool in north Harris County, authorities said.

A 5-year-old child is being treated Friday at the hospital after he was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle in the parking lot of an apartment complex in north Harris County.

A first-grader finished out his first week of the new school year alone and asleep on an Aldine ISD school bus last Friday.

A man accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby to death in January is now charged with murder.

A child is in critical condition after she was found in a backyard pool, authorities said Wednesday.

A 5-year-old was flown to the hospital after Harris County deputies say she fell from a third-story window at an apartment complex in the Mission Bend area.

A 7-year-old is presumed to have drowned after he was caught in a rip current, Galveston Beach Patrol confirmed Tuesday.

Dominique Edwards cannot stop thinking about what he saw while driving home late Tuesday night.

KPRC 2 has learned a child has been shot Friday morning in west Houston.

CYPRESS – A 10-year-old child was transported to the hospital after being shot by his/her stepfather Friday evening, deputies confirmed. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting on Cypress Breeze Drive around 9 p.m.Deputies say the child was accidentally shot in the abdomen by a stepfather. The child was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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DAISETTA, Texas – The parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found dead in a neighbor’s pool in Liberty County have been arrested, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. It was initially reported that the child was found in the family’s pool but it was later discovered that the child was in the neighbor’s pool. On Wednesday morning, the parents, Londell Laviene and Bonnie Tarrant, were charged with interfering with public duties and also with resisting arrest. Both were placed in the Liberty County jail. AdChild Protective Services and their fatality investigation unit is also investigating the incident because the parents had another child drown in 2015 in Liberty County.

HOUSTON – A 2-year-old child was found safe after a car she was in was stolen Friday in the Cleveland area, police said. The white 2019 Toyota Rav 4 was stolen from Cleveland and later found with the child still inside at a parking lot near Kingwood, police said. The girl is safe and is said to be in good condition, police said. Police said the suspect stole the vehicle from a parking lot by Met Headstart and Health Essentials Wellness Center on East Houston Street. Police said the girl was in the backseat when the man took the vehicle.

STAGECOACH, Texas – A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a hot tub at a home near Stagecoach on Monday has died. The incident was reported about 12:50 p.m. near the intersection of Beth Marie and High Chaparral. According to the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, a pool company worker found the child and called for help. A spokesman for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said that while the ambulance was en route to the hospital, it was involved in a crash near the intersection of Kuykendahl Court and Kuykendahl Road. Detectives said after consulting with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and Child Protective Services, charges will not be filed in the drowning incident.

Texas Children’s hospital planned to take a 10-month-old baby boy off life support until an emergency motion was filed, according to the family’s attorney, Kevin Acevedo. Court documents show the boy was taken to Texas Children’s Hospital where medical staff informed the boy’s parents that nothing could be done and the 10-month-old was to be taken off life support. However, Nick’s family claims the boy’s organs are working fine and they’re praying for a miracle, according to the documents. Wednesday morning and into the afternoon attorney’s representing Nick’s family and Texas Children’s Hospital argued their side of the situation to a judge. Acevedo claims the hospital is breaking the law by not having an independent ethical committee review the case before taking the child off life support.

HOUSTON – An 11-year-old child died after suffering massive head trauma after a golf cart crash in Magnolia, according to Montgomery County officials. Units arrived on the scene after 6 p.m. Sunday and started CPR. The child was transported to Tomball Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. DPS is investigating the crash. Another teen was transported in stable condition.

Back to school time is very different this year and whether your child is going in person or online, they may experience some stress. Parents can normally relate to first day jitters but kids today have new anxiety with online learning. “There are some kids that just don’t do well with virtual communication,” said Staci Passe, psychologist at Be Someone Therapy. Depending on your school plan for virtual learning, your child might be online for several hours each day and being on-camera can trigger anxiety in some kids. To which she said, trust teachers to help get children up to speed no matter how many issues you have with online learning!

It doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.

HOUSTON A nine-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in the Cypress area Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sherrifs Office. The child was riding a bike after 8 p.m. on the 14700 block of Fir Knoll Way. The child suffered minor injuries while the driver is accused of fleeing the scene after the incident. Officials said the suspect is in the process of being charged with felony failure to stop and render aid. The suspects identity will be revealed after charges are filed.

Jorge Masvidal had to fly halfway around the world on six days' notice to get the first UFC title shot in his 17-year mixed martial arts career. But Burns tested positive for coronavirus last week, and the UFC went back to Masvidal to keep its card intact. Masvidal quickly headed to the Middle East for his first title shot after seven years and 18 fights in the UFC. He took the fight on short notice, but let's not act like he hasn't been training for this, Usman said. Aldo also has lost his last two fights, but he curiously got this title shot from the UFC after Henry Cejudo abruptly retired.

With COVID-19 resulting in school closure, parents are left to their own devices when it comes to offering their children educational aid. Elizabeth Beavers, associate professor of special education, and Shanna Graves, associate professor of early childhood education at UH-Clear Lake, have offered ways for parents to help their kids with school work. Here are their tips:Make a scheduleHaving structure in the household is incredibly important when a child’s daily routine is shifted. “Once they’re out of bed and dressed, they have more willingness to participate in school work,” Graves explained. Beavers said that while parents balance their work schedules, they need to navigate how to optimize their child’s at-home schooling lessons.

HOUSTON – A five-year-old child and 25-year-old woman died after drowning incident Saturday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said the woman identified as Bethany Lartigue reportedly jumped into the pool to save the child who was having trouble. Neighbors said the home is owned by Carl Crawford, a former MLB player and owner of the Houston record label 1501 Certified Entertainment. Crawford was hosting a gathering of six people at the time of the incident, according to Daily Mail. “I can’t believe this man you promised you’d never leave my side, we said we’d die together,” Banks wrote.

HOUSTON – A 2-year-old child was found safe after an SUV was stolen with the child inside, police said. Police said they received a call at around 9:20 a.m. Thursday about a vehicle that was stolen. According to officers, the baby’s mother went into a Walgreens located in the 13190 block of Bellaire Boulevard while the child was still in the vehicle. A DPS helicopter and HPD officers then proceeded to look for the SUV. Santos said the child was attempting to cross the street and was carrying his mother’s phone.

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HOUSTON – A woman is accused of abandoning her niece in the Willowbrook Mall playground area on Friday, according to court records. Alicia Perez-Zuniga, 26, was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return after Houston police said she left her 3-year-old niece at the playground while she went shopping. Police said Perez-Zuniga showed back up to the play area around 3:30 p.m. looking for the child. Police said officials returned the child to her mother and Perez-Zuniga was arrested. Perez-Zuniga was booked into Harris County Jail and her bond set at $1,000.

It’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.

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With the lure of television, computers, tablets, phones and other electronic devices, it can be a struggle to motivate some kids to get off the couch and get active. If this is a problem with your child, PBS.org recommends limiting your child's TV and computer time. Once you get your child off the couch, it's important to involve him or her in activities he or she will enjoy. KidsHealth.org recommends choosing age-appropriate activities for your child. For school-aged kids, KidsHealth.org suggests finding a sport - either team or individual - that your child shows interest in.