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Published on January 23, 2025
Harris County Mother Charged with Child Endangerment After Infants Found in Freezing WeatherSource: Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Harris County is reeling from a disturbing incident involving a mother and her two young children amidst freezing temperatures. According to FOX 26 Houston, Ayana McClinton, aged 30, was charged with child endangerment on Tuesday after authorities found her and her infants lying on a sidewalk, exposed to 28 degree weather.

On Tuesday morning, a 911 call drew officials to the 12000 block of Veterans Memorial Drive, where they encountered McClinton and her two infants, a two-month-old and a 1-year-old, in a perilous state. McClinton, who reportedly appeared to be intoxicated, had decided to take a snooze outside, an open alcoholic beverage found near her. The children had reportedly begun to suffer from cold-related injuries by the time emergency services were alerted. Despite the gravity of the situation, it remains unclear as to exactly how long the infants were outside in the cold before help was summoned.

The first responders, promptly addressing the urgent matter, whisked the infants away to the hospital, as reported by ABC 13. The Harris County District Attorney's Office has accepted two charges of endangering a child against McClinton, as the investigation by law enforcement and Child Protective Services unfolds.

Prior information indicated an absence of detail regarding the status of the children post-incident. However, in a promising update, a spokesperson with Child Protective Services announced, "I'm happy to report the children are healthy and safe. They've been released from the hospital to the care of a family member," as noted by ABC13. The long-term repercussions are still unclear, but for now, the two young children are in safer hands, away from the harsh cold they endured.