HOUSTON — A mother and her two small children were found on a sidewalk during freezing conditions caused by the recent Houston snowstorm. On Thursday morning, Ayana McClinton appeared in court facing charges of child endangerment and injury to a child.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, McClinton and her two children—ages 2 years and 8 months—were discovered outside a restaurant along Veterans Memorial near Antoine Drive on Tuesday. The temperature at the time was below freezing.
The children have since been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services (CPS). Many community members are heartbroken by the situation, expressing sadness over the lack of immediate support for McClinton and her family.
“This is just heartbreaking,” one commenter said. “Why couldn’t someone help her find a warm place instead of arresting her? She needs support, not punishment. Prayers for her and those babies.”
As the story unfolds, it has sparked discussions about systemic issues such as housing insecurity, lack of support for struggling families, and the need for compassion in crisis situations.
Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.