Allen healthcare workers charged in $170M fraud scheme

Also, Dallas County Democrats call on Mayor Johnson to resign, North Texas hip-hop, a surprise for Ezekiel Elliott's return [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Good afternoon, North Texas! My name's Kellen, and here is a collection of some of the stories we published today. The Texas State Fair. Known for Big Tex, the Texas Star, but perhaps most of all for the unusual food concoctions. Our very own Sarah Blaskovich outlines the food finalsts at this year's fair [here](! Stay safe out there, and as always, thank you all for supporting local news.   [Dallas mayor Eric Johnson is pictured speaking at a podium at city hall with his right hand outsretched.]( Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson speaks during the Dallas City Council’s inauguration ceremony in June 2023. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) ‘Dallas voters... defrauded’: County Democrats call on Mayor Eric Johnson to resign]( The Dallas County Democratic Party launched an online petition Tuesday calling on Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to resign, saying his decision to [switch political parties]( four months after winning reelection was deceptive to voters. The online petition has more than 945 signatures as of 3 p.m. Wednesday. Kardal Coleman, the Dallas County Democrats Party chair, said the decision to start a petition began after hearing from voters taken aback by Johnson’s announcement Friday that he planned to vote Republican starting in the spring. He said the intent is for Johnson to see the impact his decision has caused. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Civil jury awards $1 million to son of man who died as Dallas cop knelt on him]( Jurors had to decide if Officer Dustin Dillard used excessive force and violated Tony Timpa’s constitutional [...] [Official report provides few new details about Billy Chemirmir’s slaying in Texas prison]( The Attorney General's Office released a death in custody report on Billy Chemirmir's killing at a Texas [...] [Allen doctor, 2 pharmacists face federal charges in $170M health care fraud scheme]( Dr. Lashondria Simpson-Camp, 45, her twin sister Shalondria Simpson, 45, and Shayla Bryant, 38, were charged [...] [With football prowess and academic superiority, Southlake Carroll was a winner. Until now | Watchdog]( Southlake went from ‘Perfect City, USA’ to the center of a huge political divide, Watchdog Dave Lieber says. [American Airlines flight attendant found dead with cloth in mouth in Philadelphia hotel]( The flight attendant, who works for American Airlines was supposed to have checked out of her hotel room two [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [Donald Trump coming to Dallas on Nov. 1 as part of Texas fundraising swing | Jeffers]( Donald Trump will visit Dallas in November as part of a two-day Texas fundraising swing. [Texas border security also focus of upcoming special session, Gov. Greg Abbott says]( Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday said next month’s special session will include border security proposals, [...] [Will Social Security checks go out if there’s a government shutdown? | PolitiFact]( If lawmakers and the president cannot agree on legislation to extend federal spending, most federal agencies [...] ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT [Renowned Indigenous Mexican artist paints portable mural for the State Fair of Texas]( Mexican indigenous painter Jorge Domínguez Cruz is in Dallas to paint a mobile mural that will be displayed at [...] [DJ nights, live shows, fashion, producers and more: A guide to North Texas hip-hop and rap]( Whether you’re an aspiring rapper or just a lover of all things hip-hop, here are all the places you should [...] [Fort Worth man relishes being part of Pat Sajak’s last go-round on ‘Wheel of Fortune’]( Jason White, an American Airlines flight attendant, appeared as a contestant on Sajak’s final season as host. SPORTS [Zack Martin, three other Cowboys offensive linemen on injury report]( The Cowboys began their practice week ahead of the Patriots matchup with four offensive linemen on the injury [...] [College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 5: Texas-Kansas, A&M-Arkansas]( Panelists from The Dallas Morning News, The Ticket and NBC5 select outcomes for 20 games, straight and against [...] [Jerry Jones hints Cowboys have surprise for Ezekiel Elliott when he returns to AT&T Stadium]( The New England Patriots visit AT&T Stadium on Sunday in what will be Ezekiel Elliott’s first game against his [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023