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The Dallas Morning News on MSN.com · 2d

Lawsuit alleges excessive restraint, medical neglect prior to Texas jail death

Almost two years after a man died just hours into his custody at an East Texas jail, his brother is suing the county and a correctional health company over his death. Glenn Earl Smallwood Jr., a 33-year-old father and U.
KWTX on MSN.com · 2d

Arrest Warrant: Woman attacks mental health technician at Waco hospital

Police arrested a 30-year-old McLennan County woman after she intentionally and aggressively attacked a mental health technician in the nurse’s station by pulling her hair, strangling, and spitting on her.
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Texas lawmakers consider legislation to expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment coverage

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are ... growing concerns around addiction and mental health access. Also advancing through the legislative process is House Bill 1142, which already passed ...
Waco Tribune-Herald · 3d

Federal suit over in-custody death accuses Angelina County, health firm of ignoring medical needs

Army National Guard veteran Glenn Smallwood was booked in Angelina County's jail despite a mental health warrant that could have sent him for treatment. Two hours later, he was dead.