Tarrant County inspections found roaches, fruit flies and unsafe food temperatures at several eateries, with failing scores for Italian Crust and Noodle Works. Some problems were fixed on reinspection.

Lurie Children’s says a department‑wide safety program produced a more than 13‑fold drop in serious surgical events. The Pediatrics paper maps the stand‑downs, training and safety‑coach model behind the run.

Therapy clinics across Georgia say a 20% Medicaid pay cut from CareSource is forcing closures and will leave many children without services. State monitors are watching.