Hospitals in North Texas rang in the New Year with the pitter-patter of little feet, as several of the region's first babies of 2024 made their debut just after the ball dropped. Medical City Arlington announced the arrival of a 6-pound, 8-ounce bundle of joy named Naomi, who was born at 12:07 a.m. on the dot, according to FOX 4 News.

Not to be outdone, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center ushered in its own New Year's bundle Clayton, tipping the scales at 6 pounds and 4 ounces, right at 1:10 a.m. In the wee hours that followed, the stork continued its rounds, delivering Annsley at Texas Health Frisco, who arrived at a healthy 6 pounds, 10 ounces, according to NBC DFW.

Texas Health hospitals were busier than a bee, as they welcomed additional newborns in the first moments of January 1. Joel Michael Martinez Jr. was proudly presented to the world at Texas Health Fort Worth at 12:45 a.m., sporting a weight of 7 pounds, 4 ounces. The overnight shift at Texas Health Southwest welcomed Baby Ma'Kai Jashawn Dears at 2:43 a.m., and Baby Francesca Pisciotti at Texas Health HEB at 4:15 a.m. These heartwarming early-year arrivals mark a hopeful and happy beginning for the families and staff. Families shared their joy with the press, as the hospitals shared cigars and congratulations, with each new little Texan being a testament to the promise of the new year.