Imagine looking up in a busy supermarket to notice your child missing. You only stepped away for a moment, when suddenly, they were nowhere to be found. Or, maybe your teen vanishes in the middle of the night without a trace. The panic and sleepless nights when a child is missing is something only a parent or guardian can truly understand. It would be utter devastation.

Over 35,000 children were reported missing in Texas last year, and according to the Austin American Statesman, Texas reports the highest number of missing children in the United States each year.

9 Texas boys went missing last month. Please take a moment to scroll through this gallery. You may be the key to finding them.

You Can Help Bring These 9 Texas Boys Home Who Missing in August

9 teen boys vanished in Texas during the month of August. See these boys and how you can help bring them home. 

Gallery Credit: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

If you have any information regarding these boys, please don't hesitate to contact the authorities. The smallest clue could help bring someone home.

Be safe out there, and keep scrolling for more Texas-based content in the galleries below.

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13 Young Girls Have Gone Missing This August in Texas

It's terrifying to think what could happen to these missing girls in Texas. Look through these photos and see if you recognize any of these young ladies. Even the smallest tip can help bring them home.

If you have information, call 1-800-843-5678 OR the local police station listed under the photos.

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