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Sentencing rescheduled for Dallas doctor convicted of poisoning IV bags
SUMMARY: Sentencing for Dallas anesthesiologist Dr. Rinaldo Ortiz, convicted of poisoning patients by tampering with IV bags, was unexpectedly postponed, leaving victims and their families frustrated. A federal jury found Ortiz guilty of ten counts related to his actions, which resulted in one death and numerous medical emergencies at Baylor Scott & White SurgiCare from May to August 2022. Evidence revealed Ortiz filling syringes with dangerous drugs and mishandling IV bags, leading to serious patient harm. Victims, including Matthew Dawson, had traveled to court to share their impact statements, expressing disappointment over the cancellation. Ortiz faces a potential 190-year sentence.
The sentencing has been rescheduled for a Dallas anesthesiologist who was convicted of tampering with IV bags linked to multiple cardiac emergencies and one death at a North Dallas Medical Center.
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Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after revised job reports showed hiring slowed sharply in May, June, and July. Trump accused the agency of manipulating data for political reasons without evidence and promised a more “competent” replacement. Economists and former BLS commissioners condemned the firing, emphasizing the importance of trust in economic data. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer supported Trump’s decision. The latest report showed only 73,000 jobs added in July, with previous months’ figures revised down significantly, signaling economic weakening amid inflation and trade tensions. The move raised concerns about politicizing economic statistics.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school cellphone ban bill in Amarillo on Friday
SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit Amarillo to ceremonially sign House Bill 1481, authored by local State Representative Caroline Fairly, which restricts phone use in public and charter schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The law mandates schools to implement policies that either store students’ phones and devices during the day or ban them on campus, aiming to improve focus, mental health, and social engagement. Abbott’s signing event will include officials like Representatives Fairly, Dustin Burrows, Jared Patterson, Amarillo ISD Superintendent Dr. Deidre Parish, and teacher Mellessa Denny. The law mirrors similar bans in other states but faces opposition from parents concerned about emergency communication. Fairly also championed the App Store Accountability Act requiring age verification and parental consent for app downloads by minors.
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Photo of the Month: Help us choose the best viewer photo of July 2025
SUMMARY: KXAN presents its top 10 favorite viewer-submitted photos from Central Texas for July 2025, featuring scenes like a black-bellied whistling duck in Leander, a sunset reflected in a car mirror in Dripping Springs, and flooding with a rainbow over Cow Creek in Bertram. Other highlights include a great blue heron over Lake Georgetown, a sunrise with a longhorn in Mason, and a butterfly among flowers in Pflugerville. Viewers are invited to vote for their favorite photo to represent July in the yearly contest and to submit photos for August taken in Central Texas. Voting ends August 8, 2025.
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