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Police: Woman charged after kids found living in ‘extreme amount of trash,’ insect infestation
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Hesston Woodlock , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman, 28 years old, is being held without bond in the Gregg County Jail, facing three counts of endangering a child. Local readers can find more information about this incident through Atlanta News First or the original report from KTRE/Gray News.
A woman in Texas has been arrested and charged with endangering her children. The arrest was made after police conducted a welfare check at her home.
The conditions found at the residence were severe, with a significant amount of trash and no running water. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The woman, 28 years old, is being held without bond in the Gregg County Jail, facing three counts of endangering a child. Local readers can find more information about this incident through Atlanta News First or the original report from KTRE/Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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