A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 72-year-old woman last seen in Houston’s Memorial area.

Exactly one year ago, the state of California adopted the “Ebony Alert” notification system to help bring more attention to missing Black children and women, which was the first of its kind in the nation, and many are still questioning why Texas hasn’t adopted a similar bill.

As summer approaches, Houston experts from the Texas Center for the Missing highlight a concerning rise in teen runaways, offering insights and practical advice for parents to prevent these incidents.

The collaboration between the Texas Center for the Missing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has led to the launch of a month-long initiative across Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 79-year-old man who was reportedly last seen Monday in northeast Houston.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Sunday.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 23-month-old boy last seen in north Harris County.

Noah Johnson has been missing since Feb. 6

A 70-year-old missing woman has been found safe, after a Silver Alert was issued to help locate her.

The state of California has recently adopted the “Ebony Alert” law, which is the first of its kind in the nation.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert for a missing 85-year-old man from Tomball.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert for a missing 82-year-old man.

Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert for a 57-year-old woman reported missing in north Harris County.

Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for a 55-year-old woman who was reportedly diagnosed with young-onset dementia.

A teen who went missing nearly eight years ago from north Houston has been found safe, the Texas Center for the Missing announced Saturday.

Police are searching for a missing 59-year-old man who was last seen in southeast Houston.

Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert on behalf of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office for 79-year-old John G. York.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 71-year-old woman with dementia who was last seen on Houston’s south side Monday night.

Early Saturday morning, the Texas Center for the Missing issued a regional Silver Alert for a 66-year-old man with dementia reported missing in the Houston area.

Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert Provider and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas will launch a month-long effort across Houston to help generate leads in the case of the disappearance of Thalia Macias, a 15-year-old who disappeared in December, 2019.

PEARLAND, Texas – A regional Amber Alert has ended for a 1-year-old boy from Pearland who was taken by his mother Monday night, officials said. Pearland police said Tuesday that Jaivan Simpson was found safe with his mother. He was taken by 22-year-old Jada Williams about 7 p.m. Williams had threatened to hurt herself and the child, according to officials. The child was released to family members and Williams was taken into custody for a terroristic threat misdemeanor, according to police. Police said the case is still being investigated.

HOUSTON – UPDATE: According to the Texas Center for Missing Children, DJ and Kalis have been found safe. Original story: Authorities are asking for the public’s locating two children under the age of 10 who are believed to be in danger, according to the Texas Center for the Missing. DJ is described as a Black child with brown eyes. Kalis is also Black with dark hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000.

HOUSTON UPDATE: On Saturday, The Texas Center for the Missing has canceled its Houston Regional Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old, Maliyah Bass. ORIGINAL: The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Amber Alert for a two-year-old girl reported missing out of southwest Houston since Saturday morning. The childs mother said she went inside an apartment for a few minutes while the child was playing outside. Shes just mentally not functioning right now, family friend Jasmine Freeman said of the childs mother. She was right here at the park and then she was gone.A two-year-old child is missing in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

LIBERTY COUNTY – An Amber Alert issued for a Liberty County teen has been cancelled. The Texas Center for the Missing issued a Houston Regional Amber Alert for 16-year-old Tera Schubert Tuesday night. She was reported missing after she did not return home from a run. The alert was cancelled early Wednesday morning when deputies found her safe at her boyfriend's home. No other information has been released.