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Anesthesiologist poisoned IV bags, killing people, to make Dallas hospital look bad
SUMMARY: Sentencing for former doctor Raldo Ortiz is set to occur today at the Cabell Federal Building, following previous delays. Ortiz faces a maximum of 190 years in prison for injecting dangerous drugs into IV bags, leading to 11 patients suffering cardiac emergencies in 2022. Surveillance footage showed him mishandling the drug bags at a North Dallas Surgical Center. Among the victims, Dr. Melanie Casbar died after taking a tainted IV bag home, and 18-year-old Jack Alstein nearly died on the operating table. Ortiz was convicted in April on multiple charges of tampering with a consumer product causing severe injury.
A former doctor who was convicted to tampering with IV bags is set to be sentenced today at the Federal Courthouse in Dallas.
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Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feet
SUMMARY: A warning has been issued about the rising threat of home title theft, where criminals can steal your property without you realizing it until it’s too late. Former con man Matthew Cox, who was convicted for swindling millions, discussed the ease of forging home titles in Texas, which can be done online. Criminals typically replace the homeowner’s name with a stolen identity, allowing them to take out loans on the property. Though Cox served 13 years in prison, experts advise homeowners to vigilantly monitor their home titles to detect any unauthorized changes early and avoid financial disaster.
There’s a way for criminals to steal your home right out from underneath you without you even doing anything wrong. And the worst part is – you might not even know for months.
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Hundreds of calls led SA Zoning Commission to consider changes for transit-oriented development
SUMMARY: During a San Antonio zoning meeting, discussions centered on public transportation and proposed amendments to development codes supporting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Avery Everett reported that a task force recommended updated zoning classifications to facilitate growth around transit sites, particularly for the funded rapid green line bus system. While some argue these changes are essential for future development and providing diverse transportation options, others express concerns about inadequate parking and the practicality of reducing car dependence. The zoning commission plans to address parking requirements further, with ongoing public commentary expected through December.
A San Antonio city meeting that often garners little attention got a lot of notice Tuesday night. The hot topic? The Transit-Oriented …
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Houston-area woman wakes up from post-birth complications forgetting she had triplets
SUMMARY: Marissa Christie, a Houston-area woman, survived a rare and life-threatening post-birth complication, amniotic fluid embolism, after giving birth to triplet girls. She was clinically dead for nearly 45 minutes and flatlined multiple times. Her husband, Dylan, and a team of doctors performed life-saving measures, including a hysterectomy. Marissa has no memory of the birth and had to relearn how to walk. Despite the chaos, she is grateful to be alive and shares her story with K1 News. The family is facing significant hospital bills, and donations are being collected to help them.
She flatlined multiple times over 45 minutes. Her husband and medical team had to share the details of the harrowing birth and complications.
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