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Tarrant county commissioner addresses deaths of county jail inmates
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Frank Heinz , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the in-custody deaths and the press conference can be found through NBC 5 DFW, which reported on the incident and Commissioner Simmons' response to the recent events at the Tarrant County Jail.
A press conference was held by Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons to address the recent deaths of inmates at the Tarrant County Jail. The deaths occurred this week and involved two 40-year-old men who suffered apparent medical emergencies while in custody. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is involved in the matter, providing information on the incidents.
Commissioner Simmons' press conference aimed to provide updates on the situation. Further details on the in-custody deaths and the press conference can be found through NBC 5 DFW, which reported on the incident and Commissioner Simmons' response to the recent events at the Tarrant County Jail.
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Category: government Published: June 18, 2026 Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A press conference was held by Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons to address the recent deaths of inmates at the Tarrant County Jail. The deaths occurred this week and involved two 40-year-old…
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