Two refrigerated trucks to store bodies in Tarrant County as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/10/2020 Domingo Ramirez Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Two refrigerated trucks will be used by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office to store bodies amid the COVID-19 surge in North Texas, according to officials at the medical examiner’s office.
Authorities anticipate the surge will increase over the next six to eight weeks during and through the holidays.
The trucks, which were acquired on Dec. 3, are parked near the medical examiner’s office, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place.
Each truck will be able to store 50 bodies, according to officials at the medical examiner’s office.
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Was it murder? Investigators looking into possible death of beloved Texas turkey
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/10/2020 Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is investigating the apparent death of a North Texas turkey that roamed the streets of Argyle.
Argyle police referred the case to the state after investigating a report that the town turkey referred to as Tom or George by Argyle residents was “possibly injured and taken” by a man Wednesday morning, according to a news release.
The turkey stars in his own Facebook page, which posts videos and pictures of his interactions with motorists and residents.
These Fort Worth Police chiefs are among six finalists to replace Ed Kraus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/10/2020 Luke Ranker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kraus announced in July that he wanted to retire by the end of the year. The 28-year veteran of the department took over as chief in May 2019 after Joel Fitzgerald was fired. The city began the hiring process in September and collected more than 50 applications with the help of consultant Strategic Government Resources, the city said Wednesday. The City Council will be briefed on the interview process next week.
“Choosing the individual who will lead our police department is one of the most important hiring decisions we have to make,” said Cooke said in a statement.
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