Protesters demand change in North Texas jail system following 4 deaths

Protesters demanding change in North Texas’ jail system gathered Tuesday morning in downtown Fort Worth, calling for revisions to the Tarrant County Jail. About 60 people attended a peaceful rally and argued that voting Democrats into office is necessary to fix the system. A speaker from the group read the names of 80 people who have died either while in custody or shortly after being released since Sheriff Bill Waybourn took office in 2017. The demonstration focused attention on conditions and accountability within the local detention system. The event underscores ongoing public scrutiny of jail management in Tarrant County as community groups seek reforms tied to elected leadership.