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Child riding a bicycle hit by vehicle in Friendswood

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

ADHD drug shortage affecting families as kids go back to school

Prescription stimulants are used to treat ADHD, binge eating disorders, and narcolepsy. However, a shortage of these prescriptions is frustrating patients and their families.

Student at Klein ISD’s Benfer Elementary walks off campus, found at nearby shopping center

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.

4-year-old drowns in swimming pool in Spring area, officials say

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

6-year-old dies after being found unresponsive inside vehicle in Richmond

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

Child returning from Leukemia treatment left alone inside hot vehicle in Humble

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.

Carlos Santana: 'My guitar is my best lover, ever'

“Take no prisoners — peacefully,” Carlos Santana sometimes tells his bandmates before taking the stage.

11-year-old shot by unintentional round in NE Houston; Adult man now being questioned by police

A child has reportedly been shot after police say she was struck by unintentional gunfire in northeast Houston.

4-year-old dead after being found unconscious in disabled vehicle in north Houston

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.

2-year-old hospitalized after falling into pool in Baytown

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.

Child dead after being struck by vehicle in W. Houston

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

Is your child taking the STAAR test? What parents should know to prepare them📝🍎

In an effort to ease your mind when it comes to making sure your children feel prepared for testing at school, here are some tips the Texas Education Agency has provided for STAAR test preparation:

2 new nursing pods, 55 baby changing tables installed in Toyota Center

The Toyota Center is making some big changes for new mothers!

HAVE YOU SEEN RACHEL? Search underway for 12-year-old reported missing in San Jacinto County, sheriff says

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

3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with gun he found inside his mother’s nightstand, police say

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

5-year-old airlifted to hospital after being shot by 8-year-old in NE Houston, HPD says

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

‘I still have an uneasy feeling inside’: Spring ISD mother upset after she says her 5-year-old daughter was allowed to walk home alone

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.

Small child found wandering streets alone in southwest Houston, police say

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.

Is your child ready for a phone?

“When is it ok for my child to get their first phone?” -- It’s a question many parents face.

You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school

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

Mom accused of leaving 3-year-old in vehicle while she shopped at Target in northwest Harris County, authorities say

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

Child found unresponsive in neighborhood pool in Cypress, Cy-Fair FD says

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

‘My baby didn’t deserve this’: Mother speaks out after 11-year-old gunned down at northeast Harris County apartments

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.

2-year-old child struck by vehicle after wandering off from west Houston home, police say

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

Meet the Athletes: Elana Meyers Taylor

Get to know Elana Meyers Taylor, a three-time bobsled Olympic medalist vying to make her fourth Games.

‘How was your day?’: Here is how to get your kids to become more ‘open’ with you

Attention, parents: You know what it’s like to ask your child, “How was your day?” For some, the response sometimes can be, “Fine.” Of course, many of you ask, “What did you do?” Their reply may be, “Nothing.”

11-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car in Crosby

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.

LEVELING UP: MacArthur's Callaway Confident Entering Senior Season

LEVELING UP: MacArthur's Callaway Confident Entering Senior Season

VOLLEYBALL HAS TAUGHT MACARTHUR SENIOR HITTER AALIYAH CALLAWAY A LOT. BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING, IT HAS TAUGHT HER ABOUT HERSELF.

HCSO: Young child found unresponsive in North Harris County pool pronounced dead

HCSO: Young child found unresponsive in North Harris County pool pronounced dead

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

Child on bicycle struck by truck in north Harris County, officials say

Child on bicycle struck by truck in north Harris County, officials say

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.

Family demands answers after 6-year-old boy left on Aldine ISD school bus

Family demands answers after 6-year-old boy left on Aldine ISD school bus

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

Father accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby girl to death faces murder charge, records show

Father accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby girl to death faces murder charge, records show

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

3-year-old Houston girl in critical condition after she was found in backyard pool, authorities say

3-year-old Houston girl in critical condition after she was found in backyard pool, authorities say

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

5-year-old falls from third-story apartment window in Mission Bend, deputies say

5-year-old falls from third-story apartment window in Mission Bend, deputies say

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.

Coast Guard searching for 8-year-old who got caught in rip current in Galveston

Coast Guard searching for 8-year-old who got caught in rip current in Galveston

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

Man rescues 2-year-old walking along the Northwest Freeway

Man rescues 2-year-old walking along the Northwest Freeway

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

Baby police say was shot, killed by 3-year-old brother identified

Baby police say was shot, killed by 3-year-old brother identified

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

10-year-old accidentally shot by stepfather in Cypress, HCSO says

10-year-old accidentally shot by stepfather in Cypress, HCSO says

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.

Taxes: Answers to FAQs about dependents, exemptions

Even if we think we have some knowledge about anything tax-related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

Parents arrested after 1-year-old daughter found dead in neighbor’s pool in Liberty County, deputies say

Parents arrested after 1-year-old daughter found dead in neighbor’s pool in Liberty County, deputies say

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.

2-year-old girl found safe after vehicle stolen, police say

2-year-old girl found safe after vehicle stolen, police say

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.

Boy found unresponsive in hot tub in Montgomery County dies, deputies say

Boy found unresponsive in hot tub in Montgomery County dies, deputies say

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.

Parents file motion to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from removing child from life support

Parents file motion to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from removing child from life support

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.

11-year-old child dies after golf cart crash in Magnolia, officials say

11-year-old child dies after golf cart crash in Magnolia, officials say

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: Anxiety kids have about virtual learning

Back to School: Anxiety kids have about virtual learning

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!

Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right

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.

HCSO: Driver accused of fleeing scene after hitting 9-year-old child on bike

HCSO: Driver accused of fleeing scene after hitting 9-year-old child on bike

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.

Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251

Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251

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.

UH-Clear Lake professors give tips to parents who are worried about their child regressing as COVID-19 pandemic continues

UH-Clear Lake professors give tips to parents who are worried about their child regressing as COVID-19 pandemic continues

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.

Officials identify 25-year-old woman that drowned trying to save a child in north Houston

Officials identify 25-year-old woman that drowned trying to save a child in north Houston

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.

Toddler taken in stolen SUV found safe, police say

Toddler taken in stolen SUV found safe, police say

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.

9 things to know about new KPRC 2 traffic anchor Anavid Reyes

9 things to know about new KPRC 2 traffic anchor Anavid Reyes

Traffic anchor Anavid Reyes joined the KPRC 2 News Today team in April. Reyes comes to KPRC 2 from Austin where she was a traffic anchor at KVUE. Anavid Reyes' parents (Anavid Reyes)I have 2 younger brothers, Luis, 21 and Anthony, 14. Anavid Reyes celebrates her dog's birthday (Anavid Reyes)If I could, I would move out to a ranch and have a bunch of dogs, horses, sheep, giraffes, you name it! Connect with herStay in touch with Anavid Reyes by following her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Woman accused of abandoning niece at Willowbrook Mall’s playground area

Woman accused of abandoning niece at Willowbrook Mall’s playground area

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.

You’ve reached kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school

You’ve reached kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school

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

Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guide

Whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.

How to motivate your child to get off the couch

How to motivate your child to get off the couch

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.

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