2 Toddler Girls Die After Being Pulled from Pool at Texas Home

A 'devastating loss' for the family and community, says Harris County Sheriff

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Two toddler girls, possibly aged 2 and 3 years old, tragically died after being pulled from a swimming pool at a home in Katy, Texas. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced that the girls were pronounced dead at the hospital despite lifesaving efforts.

Why it matters

Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children, and this heartbreaking incident highlights the importance of pool safety and supervision, especially for families with small children. The community is mourning this devastating loss.

The details

According to authorities, a woman called 911 and was screaming that two children had drowned in a pool. When police arrived, they found the girls' grandmother, mother, and neighbors trying to pull the toddlers from the pool. The girls lived at the home with their mom and grandparents.

  • On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the incident occurred at a home in the 21000 block of Creek Edge Ct in Katy, Texas.
  • The toddlers were later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The players

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

The sheriff who announced the tragic deaths of the two toddler girls.

The toddlers' grandmother

Returned from grocery shopping and saw the girls in the pool, then tried to pull them out along with the toddlers' mother and neighbors.

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What they’re saying

“I am saddened to share that both toddlers were pronounced deceased at the hospital despite lifesaving efforts.”

— Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (X)

“Please keep everyone involved — including the loved ones and first responders — in your thoughts and prayers.”

— Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (X)

What’s next

The homicide and crime scene departments are investigating the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of constant supervision and pool safety measures for families with young children. The community is devastated by the loss of these two toddler girls.