Family

Last year, more 124 children in Texas died from child abuse or neglect, including two in Lubbock. One local funeral director turned her heartbreak into action with the No Whispers Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for the families who wish to honor the victims of child abuse.

New data shows Texas had the fifth-highest rate of corporal punishment in the 2021-2022 school year. The psychological effects on children can be harmful.

Finding prenatal care isn't always as simple as scheduling an appointment. Across West Texas, communities are grappling with a shortage of obstetric providers, meaning some expecting mothers are driving hours for care.

Data shows the number of Texas children on a waiting list for childcare payment assistance has spiked in recent years, and advocates worry the pressure on the system isn't letting up.

Most have some protection through antibodies from past infection and vaccination. Still, here's what to know to protect yourself.

A report from the Texas Women's Foundation shows more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts.

A new report shows Texas leading the country in its rate of uninsured children under 6.

From a West Texas measles outbreak to rising vaccine exemptions statewide, families of immunocompromised children depend on herd immunity, which is slowly eroding.

The lawsuit alleges Snapchat promoted itself as safe for young users while failing to warn parents about exposure to mature content.

Multiple civil rights organizations are seeking to block parts of Senate Bill 12, a sweeping state law that prohibits discussions about gender identity in public schools as well as student clubs based on sexual orientation.