Maverick Ryder was the first baby born in 2026 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos. He arrived at 7:47 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, to his parents, Melissa and Jeremy, and was delivered by Dr. Zachary Hamilton.
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Maverick Ryder was the first baby born in 2026 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos. He arrived at 7:47 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, to his parents, Melissa and Jeremy, and was delivered by Dr. Zachary Hamilton.
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