Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2 that deputies were called to a home where a 2-year-old drowned in a pool and was unresponsive and not breathing.
CENTER POINT, TEXAS - JULY 13: A Texas flag hangs from a storm-damaged tree on the banks of the Guadalupe River on July 13, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. More than 160 people are still missing after storm cells halted over the area, dumping nearly 15 inches of rain and causing a 22-foot rise along the Guadalupe River.
‘Fourth of July is not over for me:’ Volunteers remain committed to rebuilding weeks after Texas Hill Country floods Read full article: ‘Fourth of July is not over for me:’ Volunteers remain committed to rebuilding weeks after Texas Hill Country floods File - The likeness of Benjamin Franklin is seen on U.S. $100 bills, Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Marple Township, Pa. With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. Shell Federal Credit Union warns of fraudulent, unauthorized charges related to Roblox accountsLocal NewsEd Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2 that deputies were called to a home on Dunham Lake Drive off Hwy 290 before 12:15 p.m.Sheriff Gonzalez later confirmed the toddler passed away.This also marks the third child to drown in Harris County over the last two weeks. Just more than a week before, on July 16, a 2-year-old drowned in a retention pond in west Harris County. Then, on July 25, a 5-year-old died after drowning at an apartment complex pool in west Houston. “One thing that’s so important to me is making sure that our young people and our adults have access to swim safety instructions,” said Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas, who hosted a swim safety clinic on Saturday. “Houston had 143 drowning incidents last year. Fourteen were fatal.” According to a Facebook post by Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Harris County led Texas in child drownings in 2024. Drowning can be fast and nearly silent. Experts emphasize constant supervision around water, noting that children should always remain within arm’s reach.Historian, educator, writer, expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer, essayist, film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar. Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue.
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