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Bomberos from Latin America come to North Texas for training
North Texas firefighters are hosting fellow first responders from Latin America for a unique experience, learning skills to save lives in their home countries. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story out of Fort Worth.
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Family demands answers after loved one's death at Tarrant County Jail
A North Texas family says they’re still trying to get records—months after their loved one died at the Tarrant County Jail. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports on how they’re now demanding answers from county commissioners.
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Another family hunts for answers after loved one's death in Tarrant County Jail
Months after 35-year-old Chasity Bonner died behind bars at the Tarrant County Jail, her family is still trying to see her records.
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Athena Strand murder trial expected to begin next spring in Fort Worth
The capital murder trial for the man accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand is scheduled to begin next spring.
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Families demand answers after Tarrant County inmate deaths
NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details about the families’ demands for accountability and the ongoing lawsuits surrounding the inmate deaths.
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Tarrant County ends contract with Youth Advocate Programs
A youth program is shutting down after Tarrant County ended it’s contract, and gave it to another group. The Youth Advocate Programs provided social, emotional, academic and career help for young people arrested for crimes. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports on the controversy over ending the contract and what’s next.
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Tarrant County District Attorney's Office speaks out against domestic violence
Tarrant County DA office introduced “Not on My Watch” campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness month.
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Tarrant County Commissioners reverse course, give debated contract to MHMR
A youth program is shutting down after Tarrant County ended it’s contract, and gave it to another group.
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Tarrant County settles with family of a woman who died in county jail in 2021
The family of a woman who died in September 2021 while in the custody of the Tarrant County Jail has settled a lawsuit with Tarrant County for $750,000.
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Inmate mail transitions to digital delivery in Tarrant County, sheriff says
Most mail sent to inmates at the Tarrant County Jail will now be converted to digital delivery.
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Chase ends in Mansfield after driver kills self
A violent chase came to an end in Mansfield Monday after police say a driver who fired multiple shots at law enforcement killed himself.
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Driver kills self after firing on police and deputies during multi-county chase
A violent chase came to an end in Mansfield Monday after a driver who fired multiple shots at law enforcement killed himself after an apparent crash.
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Fort Worth ISD leaders evaluate superintendent's job performance in closed-door meeting
Fort Worth ISD’s board met on Tuesday to discuss Angelica Ramsey’s leadership. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Community discusses FWISD superintendent's performance at super meeting
The Fort Worth ISD superintendent’s job is in jeopardy as upset teachers, parents, and community members gather to discuss her job performance and the district’s plans to improve test scores. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter has more.
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Teachers, parents weigh in on Fort Worth ISD superintendent's job performance
Teachers took to the podium Tuesday, saying they won’t be quiet about their frustration in the classroom.
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Tarrant County ends deal to send unclaimed remains to UNT Health Science Center
For years, the medical examiners of Dallas and Tarrant Counties sent unclaimed human remains to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports why Tarrant County commissioners voted to end that deal.
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Tarrant County, UNTHSC end partnership on ‘unclaimed' dead bodies
A years-long agreement between Tarrant County and the University of North Texas Health Science Center over the use of unclaimed dead bodies has now ended.
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Tarrant County could end agreement with UNTHSC after suspension of Willed Body Program
The University of North Texas Health Science Center built a business using unclaimed corpses, butt suspended the program after NBC News exposed failures to treat the dead and their families with respect. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Tarrant County Commisioners meeting continues on early voting controvery
As the November General Election approaches, the Tarrant County Commissioners are making moves on early voting options. They rejected a proposal aimed at reducing the number of early voting locations. Republican County Judge Tim O’Hare had initially supported this move, but it was ultimately rejected by the other four commissioners. Keenan Willard from NBC 5 was present during the discussion.
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Debate over early voting locations heats up in Tarrant County
Tarrant County leaders held a special meeting on Thursday to decide how many early voting locations would be offered as the November election approaches. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.