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Missing 5-month-old Houston boy Maverick Vezia
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KRIV , FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Authorities are searching for a missing 5-month-old boy who was last seen in the Houston area over the weekend. According to the Texas Center for the Missing, Maverick Vezia was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 12400 block of Tidwell Road near CE King Parkway in northeast Harris County...
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Summary created by The Pearland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting KRIV, FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 21, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway You can report information by contacting the Harris County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit during business hours (8 a.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The disappearance of 5-month-old Maverick Vezia has sent shockwaves through the Houston area, and Pearland residents are on high alert. As the search efforts continue, local parents are reminded to be vigilant when visiting public spaces, including parks and playgrounds, where children can easily wander off. The fact that Maverick was last seen in northeast Harris County, not far from Pearland's borders, raises concerns about the safety of young children in the region. With its own share of family-friendly parks and outdoor recreational areas, Pearland must ensure that its public spaces are secure and equipped to handle emergency situations. As the investigation unfolds, Pearland residents can play a crucial role in helping to bring Maverick home by reporting any information to the authorities and staying informed about the case. The community's collective efforts can make a significant difference in reuniting this young boy with his family.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Authorities are searching for a missing 5-month-old boy who was last seen in the Houston area over the weekend. According to the Texas Center for the Missing, Maverick Vezia was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 12400 block of Tidwell Road near CE King Parkway in northeast Harris County...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) and curated for The Pearland readers.
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