Information on Texas Safe Haven Baby Box cases comes from news reports, SHBB Inc reports on social media and other public record sources. Invariably these reports claim the babies were healthy and well-cared for; in no danger of dangerous discard or death.
1. Lubbock Fire Station #9
Baby Information: Girl nicknamed “Baby Lubbock”
Date: Between December 25-25 ,2025 (approx)
Details: SHBB Inc and Lubbock Fire Department hold joint presser to announce the 1st baby boxing in Texas. Baby described as healthy, but no other personal information given. Officially sex of baby was not released, but Lubbock mayor, speaking at the event, referred to it as “her.” This case is getting a lot of coverage and is treated by advocates. politicians, and media a celebratory act.
Selected Sources:
- LFR holds new conference regarding Safe Haven Baby Boxes, first-ever surrender in Texas , KCBD-TV, January 5 2026. Includes video of complete video of press conference.
- Texas sees first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box surrender in Lubbock, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, January 6, 2026
- Officials discuss first Texas Safe Haven Baby Box surrender in Lubbock, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, January 6, 2026
- The community effort that helped bring Lubbock baby boxes, KBLBC-TV/Everything Lubbock, January 8, 2026
- Records give insight on “Baby Lubbock” Texas’ first Safe Haven infant Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, January 8 2026 (paywall)
2025 (or 2026: 1
