Former first lady Barbara Bush hospitalized in Houston

Former first lady Barbara Bush was hospitalized on Tuesday, according to KPRC TV.

BREAKING: Former first lady Barbara Bush hospitalized in Houston. Read more here: http://t.co/GYOUHuWOIC pic.twitter.com/eCzKOSf0Vd

— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) January 1, 2014

@KPRCLocal2 My best wishes are with her and her family

— ❄?herself?❄ (@kcl57) January 1, 2014

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KPRC now reports that Mrs. Bush was hospitalized with the beginning signs of pneumonia and is said to be in stable condition.

Spox: She is in great spirits, has already received visits from her husband and family, and is receiving fantastic care

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 1, 2014

Jim McGrath, George H.W. Bush’s spokesman, says Mrs. Bush is in “great spirits”

1/2 Fmr 1st Lady Barbara Bush was admitted to Methodist Hospital yesterday for treatment on a respiratory related issue.

— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) January 1, 2014

2/2 … She is in great spirits and has already received visits from her husband and family. Updates will be issued when warranted."

— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) January 1, 2014

Twitchy will update this post as details become available.