ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington Police officers got an unusual call from 911 dispatch this week, days before Halloween. The dispatchers told the officers over their radio about an “unknown creature.” RELATED: DFW Weather: Dangerous Travel Conditions Ahead With Snow, Ice Expected Throughout North Texas “I’m not sure what kind of animal it is, but it’s eight or nine feet tall,” the dispatcher said. “The callers say they’re not sure what the figure is. They say it’s the size of a gorilla and it’s blocking the entrance to a complex.” The “five-legged creature” was walking in front of the Villas Apartments off Arkansas Lane. When police arrived and approached the creature, it turned out to be quite human. “Unknown creature” call (credit: Arlington PD) “I did not mean to cause a disturbance,” the man in the elaborate costume told the officers. He got in touch with CBS 11 and said his name is Tyler Ethridge and he designed the costume himself. He was just checking it out when people saw him and started calling police. He described his costume to the officers as “the psychological image of fear.” RELATED: North Texas Residents Flock To Grocery, Hardware Stores To Prepare For Winter Storm It’s very unusual. Very unusual,” one officer told him of their getup. Then one officer took a picture with him then told him to be careful and have a Happy Halloween. Arlington police officer poses for photo with “unknown creature.” (Arlington PD) MORE FROM CBSDFW Dallas Police Excessive Force Investigations Stalled Until DA’s Office Receives Protester Videos Of Incidents Texas National Guard Will Be On ‘Standby’ After Polls Close On Election Night, Gov. Abbott Says DeSoto Mayor Curtistene Smith McCowan Passes Away At 72 After Battling Lung Cancer MORE: Dallas County Reports 939 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths Saturday ...
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North Texas Congressman Ron Wright Won’t Let Lung Cancer Define Him
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Congressman Ron Wright of Arlington says when doctors told him he had lung cancer nine months ago, he was devastated. “When you get a diagnosis like this, it’s a kick in the pants,” Wright said.RELATED: Shooting At White Settlement Apartment Complex Leaves 2 Dead, Police Search For Suspects After diagnosing it fairly early though, Wright says doctors now give him a bright outlook. “I’m feeling great, I had the last radiation treatment this morning. [Thursday] went well, got to ring the bell,” he said. Because Wright used to smoke, his doctors occasionally take chest x-rays during physicals, which is how they spotted the cancer. “I’ll be honest with you… The reason I went in for the physical was they weren’t going to renew my prescription for cholesterol medicine unless I went in for a physical, and I was glad they did because they found it,” he said. Wright didn’t lose much of his hair from chemotherapy and says he’s been able to maintain a full schedule on Capitol Hill.RELATED: Arctic Air Moves Into North Texas Tonight, Brings Chance For Freezing Rain & Light Snow Next week, he’s going on a week-long official trip to Israel. Even so, he says it hasn’t been easy. “There are other days I guarantee you God picks you up and carries you. I know I’ve had plenty of those days,” Wright said. As a conservative Republican, he is running for re-election. He has a prescription for those going through the same health challenges he is.MORE: Kroger Offering $100 To Workers Who Get Vaccinated For COVID-19 “You don’t stop when you get a diagnosis like this,” Wright said. “You don’t stop living, you don’t stop trying, you don’t stop working, you don’t stop dreaming, you don’t stop doing the things you enjoy and you don’t stop trying to make a difference.” ...
Plans Announced For Public Viewing, Funeral Of North Texas Congressman Ron Wright
ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The family of North Texas congressman Ron Wright has announced plans for viewing and funeral services, which will both be open to the public. Wright, who represented Texas’ 6th congressional district, died on Feb. 7, 2021 after contracting COVID-19 while at the same time battling lung cancer. RELATED: DFW Weather: Dangerous Travel Conditions Expected To Begin Sunday Night Due To Ice The Republican lawmaker from Arlington was the first member of Congress to die related to the virus. Ron Wright After nearly a week, his family will look to honor Wright through two public events at major venues in Tarrant County. RELATED: Dallas Officer Mitchell Penton Killed By Driver Suspected Of Intoxication, Police Say According to the family, Wright will lie in repose on Friday, Feb. 19, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The public viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., along with a rosary to follow. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 20, a funeral service will be held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth starting at 11 a.m. RSVPs for both events are encouraged and can be made here . MORE: Gov. Abbott: Power Demand Could 'Potentially Exceed Supply' As Texas Braces For Major Winter Event The family said the plans were made in order to follow CDC and Texas COVID-19 guidelines and that the guidelines will be “strictly enforced” at both events. ...
Patrol Car Hit, Arlington Officers Respond To More Than 82 Crashes Overnight Due To Slick Roads
ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington police officers have responded to 82 crashes since 10 p.m. on Feb. 10 due to slick, icy road conditions. The vast majority of the wrecks were on bridges and overpasses along I.H. 20, U.S. 287, S.H. 360 and I.H. 30. RELATED: At Least 3 Dead After Pileup Involving 75-100 Cars & Trucks Traps Drivers, Shuts Down I-35W In Fort Worth A patrol car was struck by another car that lost control in the 6500 block of West I.H. 20 after midnight. The officer was outside investigating a separate crash so he was not injured. Police continued to urge caution on Thursday, Feb. 11, due to unsafe speeds for driving conditions. In the morning, officers were still working nearly two dozen crashes or assist motorist calls where people where disabled or spun out. RELATED: Austin Police Fatally Shoot 21-Year-Old Man Who Held Child Amid Standoff A major crash closed the ramp from eastbound I.H. 30 to southbound S.H. 369 Thursday morning. Officer requested sanding operations at that location. Anyone who must drive in these conditions should take it slow and be especially careful on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses . Even some arterial streets contain ice so assume any elevated area may be slick. I.H. 20 in West Arlington has slick spots and crashes continue on overpasses near U.S. 287, Little Road and Green Oaks. MORE: The Colony Resident Daniel Caldwell Arrested, Charged With Police Assault During Riot At US Capitol Again, officers want people to slow down as ice could form easily based on moisture and temps. ...
White House Partners With Texas To Open New COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Centers In Dallas, Arlington
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — The White House has partnered with the State of Texas to build two new major Community Vaccination Centers in North Texas. The new sites will be at Fair Park in Dallas and AT&T Stadium in Arlington. There is also a third center opening in Houston. Together, the sites will be capable of administering more than 10,000 shots per day. RELATED: Homicide Detectives Arrest 21-Year-Old For Alleged Connection To Slaying Of Tremond Spencer, 18 The White House is sending federal teams to work hand-in-hand with state and local jurisdictions. As it stands, the mega vaccine centers are expected to be up and running beginning the week of February 22. RELATED: Despite Uncertainty, State Fair Of Texas Looking For Help Planning 2021 Event The new sites in Texas were identified using a range of criteria, most central to those is the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index. This tool was created to help emergency response planners and public health officials identify and map communities that will most likely need support before, during, and after a hazardous event. The index takes into consideration data including socioeconomic status, household size, minority status, spoken languages, housing type and transportation. The goal of establishing the joint federal centers is to continue to expand the rate of vaccinations in an efficient, effective and equitable manner, with a focus on making sure that communities with a high risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection are not left behind. MORE: 'Just The Way You Are'... Bruno Mars Impersonator Bilks Texas Woman Out Of $100K Dallas County is one of the hardest hit communities in the state with more than 210,000 people having tested positive for COVID-19 and over 2,400 losing their life as a result of the pandemic. The numbers in Tarrant County are equally as bad with more than 190,000 having tested positive and nearly 2,500 deaths. ...
