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Baby found abandoned on walking trail released from hospital, taken in by foster family

“Give her a shot. Just give her a shot.

KATY, Texas – The infant that was found abandoned on a walking trail near a bayou last week has been discharged from a Houston-area hospital and placed with foster parents.

Melissa Lanford, a spokesperson for Texas Department of Family and Parent Services, confirmed that the baby was released from Houston Memorial West at around 8 p.m. Friday evening.

She has been placed with foster parents who will provide a safe and loving home for her.

Caseworkers with Child Protective Services and the foster family decided on a name for the baby girl: Emmelie Grace.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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