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Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's departure shocks city leaders
SUMMARY: In a surprising move, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia announced he is leaving to become an assistant city manager for public safety in Austin, where he will work with former Dallas City Manager Sean Rab. Mayor Eric Johnson praised Garcia as a remarkable leader during his three and a half years in Dallas. This decision comes shortly after Garcia secured a new contract with a salary of $336,000 and amid a trend of departures from the Dallas Police Department. Garcia called stepping away from policing one of his life‘s toughest decisions, and he starts his new role on November 4th.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will retire from his role and take up a new administrative position with the City of Austin. Garcia …
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Atatiana Jefferson honored by Fort Worth community 5 years after shooting
SUMMARY: On the fifth anniversary of Tatiana Jefferson’s death, the Fort Worth community held the annual “Tay Day Parade” to honor her life. Jefferson was shot and killed by then-officer Aaron Dean in 2019 while she was babysitting her nephew, Zion Carr, who reunited with the officer who rescued him that night during the event. Dean is serving a 12-year manslaughter sentence, following a conviction, and his appeal to the Supreme Court was recently denied. The parade culminated at the Tatiana Carr Jefferson Community Center, celebrating unity and remembrance with community activities throughout the weekend.
The Fort Worth community came together for the “Tay Day” Parade on Saturday in honor of Atatiana Jefferson. 5 years ago …
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Person on 4-wheeler seriously injured in hit-and-run crash near Crosby, sheriff says
SUMMARY: Authorities are seeking a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident with a four-wheeler in Northeast Harris County. The crash occurred just before 1 PM on Penn Street near US 990. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that the individual on the four-wheeler was thrown from their seat and had to be flown to a hospital. There are no updates on the person’s condition at this time. Further information will be provided on khou.com as it becomes available.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a person was on a 4-wheeler when they were struck by a vehicle in northeast Harris County.
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Human remains found in freezer identified as teen last seen in Harris County in 2005
SUMMARY: Amanda Overstreet, who was last seen in 2005, was identified as a murder victim after her remains were discovered in a freezer in Colorado this January. Amanda grew up in Houston before moving to Grand Junction, Colorado, but she was never reported missing, despite being just 16 years old at the time of her disappearance. Her remains were found in a home previously owned by her mother, raising questions about her whereabouts over the 19-year gap and whether her mother is a suspect. Investigators are still seeking answers about her life and disappearance.
Authorities have identified human remains found in a freezer in Colorado as Amanda Overstreet, a teen last seen in Harris County in 2005.
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