GALENA PARK, Texas - A mother has been charged with the death of her 9-year-old daughter after the child was found in a vehicle in July, according to authorities.

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The backstory:

On July 1, a 9-year-old girl was allegedly found in a vehicle in a Galena Park parking lot. Authorities were called at about 2 p.m. to an industrial complex in the 1200 block of Mayo Shell Road.

Authorities said the child was in the vehicle by herself. The girl was allegedly taken to a hospital, but was later pronounced deceased.

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9-year-old girl dies after being found in vehicle in Galena Park, mother detained

The Galena Park Police Department has confirmed a child has died after being found in a vehicle.

At that time, offic

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