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Tarrant County sheriff defends jail amid concerns over number of in-custody deaths – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – David Goins – 2024-01-19 15:44:27

SUMMARY: Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn defended the conditions of the county jail, claiming it is a large mental facility and the largest, cleanest, and safest jail in Texas. There have been 60 in-custody deaths since 2018, 54 of which occurred at a medical facility, according to Waybourn. However, there has been criticism of a program sending inmates to a private prison near Lubbock, where one in-custody death occurred. Waybourn faced questions about whether these deaths are too many and whether the sheriff's department's involvement in other matters has distracted from its core mission of running the jail well. He welcomed public input and offered to give a tour of the jail.

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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show

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abc13.com – Jessica Willey – 2024-07-03 22:23:39

SUMMARY: A Houston woman, Tammie, discovered through social media that her husband, Marcus Andra Shorten, was getting re-married despite still being married to her. Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy but hasn’t been arrested. Houston police found two marriage licenses but no divorce decree. Tammie, his third wife, separated from him in 2019 but didn’t divorce due to his fear of being seen as a failure. She confronted him after learning of the new wedding plans in December. Despite this, Shorten and his new wife married in January. Bigamy, a rare third-degree felony, can result in up to 10 years in prison.

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4-year-old girl dies after being left unattended inside vehicle in northwest Houston, police say

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abc13.com – Alex Bozarjian – 2024-07-03 22:20:33

SUMMARY: A tragic incident occurred in northwest Houston where a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a vehicle. The girl had been with two women and other children in a Chevy pickup truck. Upon arriving at an apartment complex, the women and other children went inside, leaving the girl behind. Police believe she was in the car for approximately an hour before being discovered by a parent who called 911. The girl was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Further updates can be followed from reporter Alex Bozarjian on social media.

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The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 21:18:02

SUMMARY: In October 2019, an EF-3 tornado caused over a billion dollars in damage in North Dallas, impacting areas such as the Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center. The damaged center, located at Walnut Hill and Marsh, has been demolished and largely rebuilt. Several new businesses including Jake's restaurant, a luxury nail salon, a dentist, and a doughnut shop are set to open in the coming weeks. Rankin Grote of Hopkins Commercial Real Estate states the area will offer upscale, family-friendly options. Additional tenants include Texas Resources, a coffee shop, an ice cream store, and a barber shop. The rebuild is expected to be completed by year-end.

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