AUSTIN, Texas – The first babies of 2026 in Austin have been welcomed to the world.
Congratulations to all the families!
The backstory:
Where were first babies of 2026 in Austin born? 
Derek Sanchz (Photo courtesy Ascension Seton Main)
Ascenion Seton Main says its first baby was born at 12:02 a.m.Â
Derek Sanchez was born weighing 5 pounds and 5 ounces.
Mom Maria Sanchez Diaz and Derek are doing well.
Elina Abuasab (Photo courtesy Texas Children’s)
Texas Children’s announced the birth of two babies.
The first, Elina Abuasab, was born at 1:42 a.m. to parents Amal and Tareq.
Elina is 21 inches long and weighs 8 pounds and 12 ounces.
Hannah Harper (Photo courtesy Texas Children’s)
Just a few hours after Elina, Hannah Harper was born.
Texas Children’s says Hannah was born at 3:40 a.m. to parents Jessica and Tyler.
Hannah was also 21 inches long and weighs 6 pounds and 15 ounces.
The Source: Information from Texas Children’s and Ascension Seton Main.