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FIRST BABY
SURRENDERED IN
SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX IN TEXAS
Live Action News - Jan 7, 2026, 7:50 AM ET
An infant has been safely surrendered in the Safe Haven Baby Box in Lubbock, Texas, marking the first time such a box has been used for an infant surrender in the state.
Key Takeaways:
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A baby was surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Box in Lubbock, Texas, in late December.
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The surrender was the first in the state utilizing a baby box.
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Officials say the infant is healthy, and will next be placed for adoption.
The Details:
Like every state, Texas has had a safe haven law for years, allowing parents who feel unable to care for their infant to surrender the newborn to an appropriate authority with no legal ramifications, provided the child is unharmed and 60 days old or younger. However, it was only in 2023 that lawmakers approved the use of newborn safety devices, often referred to as "baby boxes," for anonymous surrender. CLICK HERE to read more details and the rest of this story.
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Wyoming Supreme Court
Strikes Down Pro-life Laws
by Mary Rose for Catholic Vote -- January 6, 2026
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Marking a dark day for protections for the unborn, in a landmark 4-1 decision Jan. 6, the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down two sweeping abortion restrictions, including the nation’s first explicit abortion pill ban, ruling that they violate the state constitution.
According to The Hill, the court sided with Wellspring Health Access, Chelsea’s Fund, and four women who argued that Wyoming’s 2023 bans infringed on Article 1, Section 38 of the Wyoming state constitution, which affirms an adult’s “right to make his or her own health care decisions.” The laws under review included the Life is a Human Right Act, which enacted a near-total ban on abortion and specifically outlawed abortion pills, the first such law in the U.S. since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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Applying the “strict scrutiny” legal standard, the justices determined that the state failed to prove the laws were narrowly tailored to protect prenatal life without unjustifiably restricting women’s constitutional rights. CLICK HERE to read the full story.​
Indiana Abortions Drop 98% as Abortion Ban Saves Babies
LifeNews.com, Steven Ertelt, Dec. 19, 2025
Indiana’s abortion ban has dramatically reduced the number of abortions in the state, saving countless unborn babies, according to the latest data from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Abortions plummeted from an average of 989 per month before the ban’s full implementation to just 14 per month in the third quarter of 2025, marking a profound victory for pro-life advocates who credit the law with protecting vulnerable babies.
CLICK HERE to read more statistical information.
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Texas Triplets are Doing Great
After Their Parents Reject Abortion
LifeNews.com | Ashlynn Lemos | Nov. 7, 2025 | Corpus Christi, Texas
Ten years ago in Corpus Christi, doctors told a young couple that two of their rare identical triplets were conjoined and might never walk — if they even survived birth. The odds were stacked against them from day one. But today, those same girls are not only walking — they’re dancing, flipping, and competing at a state cheerleading competition.
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Their story is one of faith, perseverance, and the unshakable belief that every child’s life, no matter how fragile, is worth fighting for.
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In May 2015, Silvia Hernandez Ambriz and Raul Torres welcomed three daughters, rare identical triplets named Ximena, Scarlett, and Catalina, at Corpus Christi Medical Center. But their joy was also met with fear: Ximena and Scarlett were conjoined at the pelvis, sharing vital organs.
CLICK HERE to read this remarkable and inspiring story of parents trusting in God and overcoming adversity.​