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Denton County commissioners were presented with a proposed $418 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year during Tuesday morning’s meeting.

Heath Aaron Vandeventer, 27, was arrested on July 7, 2023, after his grandmother called 911 to report he was experiencing a mental health crisis at their Argyle home. He was charged with assault against an elderly or disabled individual, according to jail records.

Anthony Johnson Jr., 31, died in Tarrant County jail after he was pepper sprayed and detention officers knelt on his back during an altercation outside his cell.

Janell Johnson was removed from the Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting during public comment following an update on the latest in-custody jail death.

The two jailers were fired following the in-custody death of Anthony Johnson Jr., but Sheriff Bill Waybourn said they're now on administrative leave.

Waybourn fired two jailers and released video of the incident leading to the death of Anthony Johnson Jr. after pressure to make it public.

A handful of Texas jails have issued electronic tablets to inmates. Counties can make money off their use.

More than 60 people have died in Tarrant County custody since 2017.

In Texas, money can make a difference in how much time people who are legally presumed innocent sit behind bars awaiting the outcome of criminal cases.

Executive Chief Deputy Charles Eckert is a veteran of more than 30 years at the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. He’s in charge of the day-to-day jail operations.

The county jail system has about 200 open detention officer positions, and corrections officers are working mandatory overtime, according to the county.

The Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility in Garza County has been out of compliance with state standards since December.