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Dallas Man's Family Says Medications Were Withheld Before He Died in Laredo ICE Custody, Texas's Seventh 2026 Death

A Dallas man with diabetes and heart disease died in ICE custody in Laredo, the seventh Texas detention death this year. Cause of death is pending.

Medical Daily · 8h ago

Simply Moving a Chair Next to the Bed Got Hospital Doctors to Sit Down Eight Times as Often

In a Dallas trial, doctors sat during 63% of bedside visits when a chair was placed nearby, versus 8% without it. Patients rated care higher.

Medical Daily · 15h ago

Dallas’ historic theater to relight its tower after $45 million redevelopment

On November 1, Dallas's iconic Forest Theater is poised to make its grand return following significant restoration efforts. With a staggering $45 million injection aimed at modernizing its cultural offerings, the reopening promises live performances and food vendors to engage the community. The relighting of the Tower and marquee heralds…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Amber Guyger, police officer who murdered black neighbor in his home, released from prison

Guyger, convicted of murder of Botham Jean in Dallas in 2018, served seven years of 10-year sentence

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat

Rev Dr Frederick Douglass Haynes III is reclaiming a faith-based politics to counter Trump-allied white evangelicals

The Guardian - US · Oct 11

Dallas County Records First West Nile Death of 2026 as Officials Warn Cooler Weather Has Not Ended Threat

A Dallas County man in his 60s has died of West Nile virus, the county's first death of 2026. Officials urge residents to keep using repellent.

Medical Daily · Oct 9

FDR’s grandson turns 150 acres into a 1,300-acre Texas family retreat

A 1,300-acre North Texas ranch owned by Elliot “Tony” Roosevelt Jr., grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt, is listed for $21.5 million. Built up from an initial 150-acre purchase in 1999, Rolling R Ranch features a hilltop home, horse facilities, cattle land, limestone ridges, pecan groves and more than seven miles…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Democrat Nathan Johnson pitches back-to-basics attorney general’s office after 12 years under Paxton

Johnson is hoping enough moderates are tired of Paxton-era culture wars to cross party lines. His GOP opponent, Mayes Middleton, is running as the outgoing incumbent’s ideological heir.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 8

Why a Dallas-bound American Airlines flight was forced to divert

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The Independent UK · Oct 7

James Talarico Is 'Not a Christian' While Democratic Party Advocates 'Evil', Pastor Robert Jeffress Claims

First Baptist Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress has questioned Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's Christianity and accused Democrats of promoting 'evil' during a podcast appearance.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7