Parents reminded not to leave kids in cars as temperatures remain high
A child’s body heat rises three to five times faster than an adults, meaning they can suffer fatal heat stroke at 104 degrees.
FDA investigates new report of another baby’s death possibly tied to Abbott formula
The FDA has reviewed dozens of complaints involving Abbott formula after the company voluntarily recalled its products in February.
US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage
Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
7 apps and smart technology designed to prevent heatstroke deaths in children
On average, 38 children under 15 die of heatstroke every year after being left in a vehicle, according to Noheatstroke.org .In recent years, technology has emerged to alert a parent of a forgotten child.
Coast Guard holds change of command for husband, wife
A coast guard station in Oregon has a familiar face taking over — the spouse of the current commander.
Baby formula shortage: Delta Airlines to fly millions of bottles from UK to US
Pediatricians say baby formulas produced in Europe are roughly equivalent to those in the U.S.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
AGE of Central Texas breaks ground on new South Austin facility
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.
Best cities to raise a family in 2022: report
A WalletHub report compared 182 cities, focusing on each city’s family fun, health and safety, education and child care, affordability, and socio-economics, based on 46 metrics.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
As the school year ends, children across Texas often lose access to consistent, nutritious school meals, so with the USDA's summer meal programs, kids can continue to eat healthy throughout the summer at no cost.
Mom gives birth to identical twins 3 days apart in Texas: 'Very uncommon'
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.
Baby formula shortage: Abbott restarts production at plant linked to contamination
The plant's reopening is a big step toward easing a nationwide baby formula supply shortage expected to persist into the summer.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for June 2022 in Texas
This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by June 30.
Memorial Day weekend water safety tips for children
The Centers for Disease Control says drowning is a leading cause of accidental deaths in children ages one to 14.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Baby formula flights to relieve shortage to arrive this weekend
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.