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Heart disease caused April death of woman in Tarrant County Jail, examiner says

Lizza Gadlin's death is one of 71 in the Tarrant County Jail since Sheriff Bill Waybourn took office in January 2017.

Tarrant County judge spotlights his business approach to governing

During a “State of the County” event hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Tim O’Hare asked Tarrant leaders about ...
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A 61-year-old man dies in Tarrant County Jail custody, 4th reported death this year

The medical examiner's office identified him as Richard Gutkowski. According to the sheriff's office, he was arrested for criminal trespass and booked into the jail July 29.
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A woman died of hunger and thirst in Tarrant County Jail custody. Her daughter seeks answers

Kimberly Phillips died of malnutrition and dehydration after three weeks in the Tarrant County Jail. Her daughter is suing ...

Inside look at roles local jails play in Trump's illegal immigration crackdown

NBC 5 got an inside look at the role local jails are playing in the Trump Administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Indictment issued for suspect following the death of teen kayaker at Grapevine Lake, officials say

Ava Moore, 18, was killed on Memorial Day weekend after a woman driving a jet ski ran into her as she was kayaking on Grapevine Lake, officials said.

Beware of scam callers impersonating deputies, Tarrant County sheriff says

The Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers who pretend to be deputies and falsely accuse people of crimes. Here ...

Texas mom of missing son, 6, arrested for his murder after fleeing to India

A Texas mother who fled to India after her 6-year-old son went missing nearly three years ago has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel said Wednesday in a statement shared on social media. Cindy ...