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Tributes are pouring in for Kay Granger, the former Fort Worth mayor and United States congresswoman who passed away over the weekend.Granger is remembered for the barriers she broke.Kay Granger dies at 83Granger passed away on Sunday at the age of 83.While no details were provided about her cause of death, her son confirmed in 2024 that she was battling dementia and had moved into an assisted living facility in Fort Worth.House peaker Mike Johnson announced Granger’s death on social media, calling her a "dear friend" who dedicated her life to public service."Kay Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community," he said in part in a statement. "Throughout her career, she broke barriers for women in public service."U.S. Rep. Lisa Mclain of Michigan, the chair of the House Republican caucus, said Granger’s impact on Congress and our nation will not be forgotten.And Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said she is fortunate to have called Granger a mentor and friend."I learn
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The suspect in a McKinney street racing crash was going well over 100 miles per hour at the time his car hit and killed two elderly residents last month.McKinney street racing crashOn July 17, 77-year-old William and Sandra Lazarus were killed in a crash in McKinney at the intersection of Custer Road and Bedford Drive.51-year-old James Armont was arrested on July 21 and charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection to the crash.Days later on July 25, 22-year-old Braydon Moss turned himself in to police and was charged with two counts of racing on a highway resulting in injury or death.An arrest affidavit confirms that street racing was the cause of the fatal accident.Police recovered dashboard camera video from Armont's BMW, which recorded the minutes leading up to the accident.The affidavit states Armont began street racing Moss, who was driving a black Tesla, after pulling up next to him at a red light on Custer Road.When Moss' vehicle rapidly accelerated away from the light
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Dallas firefighters are paying tribute to one of their own who died recently following a battle with cancer.In a post on social media, Dallas Fire-Rescue said it is mourning the loss of driver and engineer Ted Carpenter.Carpenter died on Monday on his 48th birthday.According to a GoFundMe campaign, he’d battled stage four cancer and leaves behind a wife of 25 years and two children.Carpenter served DFR since 2002."Ted touched countless lives with his faith, resilience, and optimism, and his passing is a tragic loss for both his entire family – biological and departmental. Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. RIP Brother," DFR said in a Facebook post.
