Woman who sneaked drugs into the Dallas County jail sentenced for inmate's death
An arrest affidavit said she made it through police, a strip search, and an X-ray scanner at the jail with drugs hidden in a body cavity.
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An arrest affidavit said she made it through police, a strip search, and an X-ray scanner at the jail with drugs hidden in a body cavity.
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Journalist Michael Daly weighs in on the case of a call girl charged in Google exec Forrest Hayes' heroin overdose death. Could she have done more, or did Forrest Hayes contribute to his own death?
An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is facing a murder charge after an incident that sent her and three other inmates to the hospital.
CBS News Texas posed questions directly to Prosper ISD but has not yet received a response.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
Taylor Lambert, 29, and Matthew "Hunter" Clark, 38, allegedly sold fentanyl to the victim before her death, Denton PD said.
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
As we continue to see an opioid crisis in our communities, there's an overwhelming push to combat this.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
First responders are using Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of a drug overdose, more than ever before.
A judge handed down a total of 35 years on Wednesday in the drug conspiracy case that claimed the lives of three teenage girls in North Texas.
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill in June allowing prosecutors to pursue murder in fentanyl deaths.
September is National Recovery Month.
Just before 5 p.m. Aug. 1, first responders were sent to three overdose calls: two at the TGI Friday's off Coneflower Drive and one at the AMC movie theater across the street.
The class takes place June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.
MedStar is offering a free class explaining to how to perform CPR, stop excessive bleeding and Narcan administration on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
One North Texas family unfortunately knows all too well the pain of losing of loved one to fentanyl.
The Carrollton Police Department is investigating a suspected overdose on a middle school campus after a student was successfully revived with Narcan, an opioid reversal medication.
A string of overdoses have taken place, killing one, at North Texas halfway houses.
Narcan, used to reverse overdoses, is now available over-the-counter.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
A father-daughter trip months in the making fell apart when their resale tickets never arrived, forcing them to pay double to see Japan play in Dallas.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
Detectives took the suspect into custody about six hours after the shooting was reported.
A father-daughter trip months in the making fell apart when their resale tickets never arrived, forcing them to pay double to see Japan play in Dallas.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
Detectives took the suspect into custody about six hours after the shooting was reported.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Japan and Sweden will face off in the final match of the group stage on Thursday evening.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
