Tarrant County reports in-custody death following medical emergency at county jail

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/29 5:12A NBCDFW Staff

The Tarrant County Sheriff s Office reported the in-custody death of an inmate on Friday. According to the sheriff s office, the inmate suffered a medical emergency and was treated by JPS Medical staff inside the jail, but died despite...

Inmate dies following medical emergency at Tarrant County Jail

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/28 8:24A ShaCamree Gowdy

TARRANT COUNTY An inmate is dead after experiencing a medical emergency at the Tarrant County Jail on Friday. Detention officers and JPS Medical staff provided life-saving medical assistance to the 31-year-old man just before his death, according...

Lawmakers seek ‘innovative’ health options as Texas leads nation for most uninsured residents

Community Impact 12/26 12:00A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

About 5 million Texans, or 16.4% of the state population, did not have health insurance in 2023 more than twice the national uninsured rate of 7.9%. Advocates are calling on the Texas Legislature to cut certain insurance regulations and expand...

Check out these 6 events in DFW, Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Community Impact 12/25 6:00P

End the year with a holiday art camp or New Year's Eve celebrations, and start 2025 on the right foot with hiking at Lakeside park.

The Container Store files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Community Impact 12/23 6:00P

The Container Store announced in a Dec. 22 news release that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, along with certain of its subsidiaries.

See Texans’ artwork on the annual Texas House holiday tree

Community Impact 12/23 12:00A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Each year, the Texas House Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments designed by lawmakers’ constituents. Community Impact spoke with legislators and artists to learn about their regions’ culture.

Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation awards Star teaching grants

Community Impact 12/22 6:00P mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Christmas came early for some Grapevine-Colleyville ISD teachers as members of the GCEF surprised 28 educators Dec. 13 with Star teaching grants.

North Texas murder-suicide highlights violent, severe stretch for domestic violence

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/19 3:32A Marvin Hurst

KENNEDALE Bernice Pritchard had a lot more life to live, her children believe. She was vibrant, hardworking, generous, and a loving mother of four and grandmother of five. She and her fiance were living at a senior apartment complex when her life...

Guard savagely beaten during teens' escape from North Texas facility hailed as hero

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/19 2:05A Olivia Leach

TARRANT COUNTY The father of a guard attacked by three teens during their escape from a North Texas detention facility said she's facing a long road to recovery, while her team is calling her a hero...

5 events to check out Dec. 20-23

Community Impact 12/18 6:00P

Visit Christmas lights on Heritage Farmstead, listen to country music at PGA Frisco or pick out last minute holiday gifts at the small gifts exhibit in Lewisville.

Turning lane to be added near Trophy Club town hall

Community Impact 12/18 7:12A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Town council approves agreement to help 50% of median reconstruction project near new housing development.

Carroll ISD receives 'superior' financial integrity rating

Community Impact 12/18 1:00A mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Carroll ISD board members received a report concerning the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas score during their regular meeting Dec. 16.

Former Lewisville ISD teacher arrested, accused of sexual relationship with a student

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/16 7:56A CBS Texas

GRAPEVINE The Grapevine Police Department announced Monday that it arrested a former Lewisville ISD teacher accused of sexual assault of a child and having an improper relationship with a student....

North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of 16-tornado outbreak

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/13 3:07A Larry Collins

It’s been two years since 16 tornadoes ripped through North Texas, leaving homes and businesses with significant damage. Two tornadoes were in Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen...

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