SUMMARY: The US Postal Service is seeking help to find individuals who robbed a female letter carrier at gunpoint in Addison, Texas. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of crimes targeting mail carriers. The USPS is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrests of the suspects. The United States Postal Inspection Service is investigating this and similar crimes. A project called SAFE delivery was launched in 2023 to combat rising threats against postal employees. The local letter carriers association is advocating for body cameras for carriers to increase safety and deter potential robbers. Arrests for these crimes have increased by 73% nationwide.

The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrests of two males who reportedly robbed a female letter carrier at gunpoint.

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SUMMARY: Congressman Lloyd Dogget secured 2 million in federal funding to address the opioid crisis, with a focus on distributing 7500 Naran kits in Austin. Naran is a drug that can reverse overdoses from any type of opioid by attaching to and replacing the opioids in the brain’s receptors. If you suspect an opioid overdose, call 911, administer Naran, and wait for EMS to arrive. The Naran kits can wear off quickly, so another dose may be needed. This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration in addressing the crisis and serves as an example for other cities and organizations across the United States.

Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

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SUMMARY: Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia made his first public appearance at a meeting amid speculation that Houston was trying to recruit him. Chief Garcia has the respect of the City Council and has been urged to stay in Dallas by police associations. He has been praised for reducing violent crime in Dallas. However, concerns were raised about a proposal to purchase AI technology for facial recognition. Despite the speculation, Chief Garcia did not comment on his future with the city, leaving many unanswered questions. The City Council is relying on city officials to ensure Chief Garcia continues to stay in Dallas.

When FOX 4 asked the chief about the speculation surrounding his future in Dallas, he smiled and said he couldn’t comment on it right now.

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