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Prison Guards Arrested over Inmate Death
Two former Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) employees have been arrested for allegedly failing to render aid to an inmate who died Sunday after setting his mattress on fire at the maximum security William P. “Bill” Clements Unit in Amarillo.
Crystal Janelle West, 39, was charged with manslaughter, while Lt. William Eugene Romero, 33, was charged with criminally negligent homicide. In a statement, the TDCJ said the former employees “will be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
According to a TDCJ source, the unidentified inmate did not comply with an order to extend his hands through the food tray slot to be restrained. When West asked Romero for advice, he instructed her not to open the food tray slot.
Although smoke was pouring out of the cell when West returned an hour later, she “refused to help in any way.” The inmate was found unresponsive when West returned in another hour.
Texas Medical Association Rebuffs CDC Guidance
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s issuance of new guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) has advised doctors to consider the recommendations of other physician groups when discussing the vaccine with patients and caregivers.
The new CDC guidance prioritizes informed consent and individual decision-making over universal recommendations. The TMA, however, claims new federal immunization schedules “represent a departure from past policies and have raised significant concerns among the medical community.”
TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah said the group “supports vaccine recommendations based on peer-reviewed safety and effectiveness data,” insisting that deviating from those recommendations creates confusion and discourages patients from getting vaccinated.
Attorney General Ken Paxton called the TMA’s guidance “outrageous” and suggested it “has chosen to try and ignore the overwhelming evidence and science-backed recommendations” from the CDC.
The small cities rankings evaluated 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 in five categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety.
Leander topped the state in the 97th percentile, ranking No. 2 in economic health. Allen is in the 96th percentile, ranking No. 56 in safety. Cedar Park is in the 94th percentile, followed by Flower Mound (93rd percentile), Rockwall (89th percentile), and Georgetown (86th percentile).
The ranking of the nation’s best cities for drivers, released yesterday, compared the 100 largest U.S. cities in four categories: costs, traffic, safety, and access to car services. Corpus Christi ranked No. 1 overall, followed by Laredo (No. 5), Lubbock (No. 6), Plano (No. 8), and Austin (No. 9).
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➤ Midland ISD: The school board voted unanimously on Monday to fire Cynthia Rodriguez, principal of South Elementary School, over allegations of abuse and neglect of special needs students. After the alleged treatment was exposed, six employees resigned, two administrators were placed on leave, and parents sued the district. (More)
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➤ Kerrville: A portion of a popular walking trail along the banks of the Guadalupe River has reopened after months of cleanup following the July 4 flash flood that killed at least 117 people in Kerr County. (More)
➤ Galveston: Hershey Beach is closed for the rest of the year as crews restore nearly two miles of coastline with 717,000 cubic yards of sand dredged from the Galveston Ship Channel. The project is a collaboration among the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Texas General Land Office, the City of Galveston, and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. (More)
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➤ TheUnited FootballLeague’s Arlington Renegades will become the Dallas Renegades and move to Toyota Stadium in Frisco in 2026, where FC Dallas plays. They join the Houston Gamblers (formerly the Roughnecks) as one of many UFL teams relocating to smaller venues. (More)
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➤ A 150-megawatt battery energy storage system developed by California-based Nightpeak Energy has come online in Brazoria County. Tesla’s Megapack 2 XL batteries power the facility. (More)
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➤ Daniel Mehler, a 40-year-old San Antonio cannabis attorney whose website boasts that he’s “the dopest attorney in town,” was arrested over the weekend on charges of drug possession and suspicion of driving while intoxicated. (More)
➤ Over 3,000 people attended this year’s Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, which raised $1.7 million to provide emergency relief and mental health services to people in the hospitality industry. Top chefs showcased culinary creations like pan-fried pork dumplings and hoe cakes with lobster. (Watch Videos)
➤ A Fort Worth mansion modeled after the Buchanan Castle in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has hit the market for $4.75 million. The four-story, 6,561-square-foot home sits on three acres overlooking Eagle Mountain Lake. (See Photos)
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Prison Guards Arrested over Inmate Death
