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Third newborn in a week surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Debra Worley , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Woodlands Fire Department handled the situation according to established protocols and took the baby to a hospital for evaluation. A newborn was recently surrendered at a fire station in Texas using a Safe Haven Baby Box.
A newborn was recently surrendered at a fire station in Texas using a Safe Haven Baby Box. This incident marks the third time in a week that a baby has been given up to the program. The Woodlands Fire Department handled the situation according to established protocols and took the baby to a hospital for evaluation.
The Safe Haven Baby Box provides a secure and anonymous way to legally surrender a baby. Further details about the Safe Haven Baby Box program and this incident are available from the source. The program appears to be functioning as intended, providing a safe option for those in difficult situations.
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Category: safety Published: July 14, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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