New court documents allege that Dr. Aaron Ivy Shaw, the medical director of the Tarrant County Jail, failed to act to prevent the death of a former inmate’s baby, who was born in the jail. The case against Dr. Shaw was initially dismissed by a judge in April 2023, allowing only the case against Tarrant County to proceed. However, recent evidence has led Congious’ attorney to argue that Dr. Shaw was aware of Congious’ high-risk pregnancy and labor but did not take action. As a result, a judge has ordered the case to be reopened. Chasity Congious was booked into…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX 33rd District) from Fort Worth has joined a growing group of congressional members urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Veasey, along with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chuy Garcia (D-IL), and Mark Pocan (D-WI), sent a letter to President Biden on Friday morning. The letter expressed concerns about Biden’s age and fitness potentially jeopardizing what should be a successful campaign and urged him to “pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders.” The letter stated, “These perceptions may not be fair, but they have solidified following last month’s debate…
Friday turned into a tech nightmare for many as the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Centers were forced to turn people away. DPS customer Christopher Sandavol expressed frustration, saying, “I had to miss work today and call in multiple times. I called them yesterday, and they told me to come today. I made all the necessary arrangements, and now everything is falling apart.” The DPS attributed the closures to the global Microsoft outage, with no current estimate for when offices will reopen. Sandavol added, “I’ll have to take another day off work, which means losing more money.” DPS…
Darryl Beatty, the executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Department, resigned on Friday, effective immediately. His resignation comes amid serious allegations of mistreatment and unsanitary conditions at the Dallas Juvenile Justice Center. According to The Dallas Morning News, an unannounced inspection of the Dr. Jerome McNeil Jr. Detention Center was conducted on Monday. The findings prompted the state inspector general’s office to initiate a new investigation. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins called for an independent investigation to determine the necessary actions moving forward. On X, Jenkins stated, “Juvenile Director Darryl Beatty resigned today in light of growing public concerns…
A tentative agreement has been reached between American Airlines and its flight attendants, marking a significant milestone after nearly five years of negotiations over pay and scheduling issues. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) announced that the new contract was secured just days before negotiations were set to end. APFA National President Julie Hedrick expressed satisfaction with the deal, stating, “Our latest contract negotiations have resulted in substantial benefits for our flight attendants. After years of discussions and with help from the National Mediation Board, we have reached a much-needed agreement with American Airlines. This contract addresses key concerns…
Once a month, the Healing Hens nonprofit visits Signature Pointe Senior Living Home in Dallas, bringing joy to the residents with their unique approach to animal therapy. “Healing Hens” President Kris Munster introduced the silky chickens to resident Glenda Egans. “These are silky chickens,” Munster explained, as Egans marveled at their fluffy appearance. “They are so neat,” Egans responded enthusiastically. Silky chickens are a smaller breed known for their soft, poofy feathers, resembling poodles in their fluffiness. Munster highlighted one particular hen, Toby, as a standout. “They come in many beautiful colors and are just fascinating,” she said. Egan, delighted…
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a four-alarm fire in Downtown Dallas on Friday evening, with a fourth alarm being called at 8:14 p.m. The initial report came in at 6:05 p.m. about a fire at 1717 San Jacinto Street, affecting the secondary chapel of First Baptist Dallas, according to DFR. Viewer videos showed thick black smoke rising near the church. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 p.m., and operations quickly escalated to a defensive approach as the fire continued to spread. By 7:30 p.m., the structure suffered a partial collapse. DFR reported…
“This is awful,” Becky Davis said as she waited at the American Airlines ticket counter at DFW Airport. Davis chose to leave the secured area of the airport to try and book a new flight in person after her original plans were disrupted. “We were delayed by three hours in Savannah, and now we’ve missed our flight to Idaho Falls. The customer service wait is three hours long, and the phone wait is eight hours, so I decided to come to the ticket counter to try and bypass this delay,” she explained with a smile. While American and Southwest Airlines,…
In just two months, Treva Gehrke’s family of six is set to expand to seven. Her doctor anticipates that her fifth baby might arrive early. Gehrke, who previously had a preterm delivery at 34 weeks with her daughter, is now facing additional complications. “I’m dealing with heart issues, gestational diabetes, and a condition called bilobed placenta, which can lead to risks such as placental abruption and hemorrhaging,” Gehrke explained. Her anxiety has been heightened by the recent announcement from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, which will end its labor and delivery services at the end of next month. The…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ongoing disruptions are being reported after Austin-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike announced it is working to resolve an issue affecting Microsoft apps and services. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz described the outage as a result of a “defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.” The problem is causing significant disruptions globally, impacting airports, hospitals, 911 dispatch centers, and banks. The outage led to global groundstops for American Airlines, United, and Delta, with airports across the nation slowly returning to normal operations. reporter Lileana Pearson observed at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport, where many flights were canceled…
