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Third newborn in a week surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box
By Debra Worley at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
WOODLANDS, Texas (Gray News) – A newborn was safely and anonymously surrendered Monday using a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Texas. This was the third baby given up to the program in a week.The Woodlands Fire Department followed all established Safe Haven Baby Box protocols, and the ba...
Key takeaway ”The Safe Haven Baby Box, located at The Woodlands Fire Department Station 6, provides a secure, anonymous option for the legal surrender of a baby.
Why this matters in The Midland
The recent surrender of a newborn to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Texas, the third in a week, raises questions about the availability of such resources in the Midland area. While the Texas Safe Haven law provides a framework for safe and anonymous surrender of babies, it is unclear whether similar baby boxes are available in Midland County. The success of the Safe Haven Baby Box program in other parts of the state suggests that it could be a valuable resource for local families in crisis. As the Midland community considers how to support families and ensure the safety of newborns, it may be worth exploring the possibility of installing a Safe Haven Baby Box at a local fire station or other accessible location. This could provide a critical lifeline for mothers in need and help prevent tragic outcomes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? WOODLANDS, Texas (Gray News) – A newborn was safely and anonymously surrendered Monday using a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Texas. This was the third baby given up to the program in a week.The Woodlands Fire Department followed all established Safe Haven Baby Box protocols, and the ba...
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