Britney VanDeWater of Bowie announces the birth of a son, Jaxkeb Bradley Mathis, on July 5, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long.

He has two sisters: Jordan, 4, and Rhiley, 2.

Grandparent is Sherry Vess of Rockport.

Great-grandparents are Carol and Lonnie Cox of Azle.

Great-great-grandmother is Donoleta Thompson of Azle.