Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A…
Patrick to Texas school districts: ‘We’re coming for your books’
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying…
Back-to-school safety tips for parents: ‘Don’t give strangers a road map’
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back…
Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they…
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Two families sue North Dakota hospital on allegations babies were switched at birth
Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.