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Texas fertility doctors monitor fallout from Alabama Supreme Court ruling


February 23, 2024

The recent IVF ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court has led to significant repercussions, with two major IVF providers in the state suspending services. The court’s decision, which considers IVF embryos as children, has raised concerns about legal consequences. In response to the ruling, fertility clinics in North Texas are closely monitoring the situation. Angela Granger, a single mother who …

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SHC directs PTA to fully restore social media website X across Pakistan


February 22, 2024

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to fully restore the services of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) across the country. X remains disrupted in many areas of Pakistan for the sixth consecutive day. According to monitoring website Downdetector, the disruptions were reported in Rawalpindi, Karachi, Gujranwala and Lahore among other cities. During a …

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Dallas ‘Vision Zero’ road safety progress questioned at city council briefing


February 22, 2024

The Dallas City Council committee received a briefing on the status of the city’s “Vision Zero” road safety plan on Tuesday, but the session left many questions unanswered. Council members had requested the briefing following an NBC 5 investigation that highlighted documents suggesting limited progress on critical steps aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and injuries in the city. In November, …

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Collin County is frontline for emotional Texas House primary elections


February 22, 2024

The fallout from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial may soon become apparent in the political arena. Despite years of friendship, all five Republican members from Paxton’s home county supported impeaching him, and they now face challengers recruited by Paxton himself in the upcoming March 5 primary election. Early voting commenced on Tuesday. Last spring, the Texas House voted overwhelmingly …

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Tarrant County could cancel private jail contract Wednesday after failed state review


February 22, 2024

Tarrant County commissioners are considering the cancellation of a contract with a private jail company used to accommodate the county’s overflow inmate population. The private jail, situated approximately four hours west of Fort Worth in Garza County, was found to have failed multiple Texas jail standards during a recent review. Furthermore, the jail’s administrators neglected to inform Tarrant County officials …

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Dallas city manager TC Broadnax resigns after 7 years


February 22, 2024

Dallas City Manager TC Broadnax is set to step down from his position as the city’s top administrator, as confirmed by officials speaking with NBC 5. In a resignation letter obtained by NBC 5, Broadnax stated that his last day in office would be June 3. “It has been my distinct honor and privilege to have served as your city …

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Doctor and medical school student training for Cowtown Marathon


February 22, 2024

Navigating medical school often feels like a sprint, with students shadowing various doctors across different specialties. However, for Medical Director Dr. Jamie Erwin, MD, of Baylor Scott & White Andrews Women’s Hospital, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU student Carter Clatterbuck, their relationship is more akin to a marathon—both figuratively and literally. “We actually crossed paths again at the …

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Exotic kangaroo spotted at city park in Northeast Texas


February 22, 2024

Texarkana, Texas Police officers encountered an unexpected sight when they spotted a kangaroo hopping around Spring Lake Park earlier this week. Situated about 180 miles east of Dallas along the Arkansas border, Texarkana was the unlikely setting for this unusual encounter. Responding officers swiftly took charge of the situation and apprehended the marsupial, affectionately dubbed “Rocky.” Authorities revealed that Rocky …

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‘Practice and plan’: School safety expert on need for ongoing coordination between schools, law enforcement


February 22, 2024

Craig Miller, who served over three decades in law enforcement and seven years as the police chief at Dallas ISD, now focuses on consulting work related to school safety. According to Miller, the recent threat of an armed student at Pioneer Technology Arts & Academy in Mesquite highlights the crucial need for strong collaboration between schools and law enforcement. He …

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Shooting near Skyline High School leaves one injured


February 22, 2024

Dallas police are currently investigating a shooting incident near Skyline High School that resulted in one person being injured. The incident occurred at the Spanish Ridge Apartments located in the 7900 block of Chariot Drive, coinciding with the dismissal time for school. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting at the complex around 3:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they found an …

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