Uvalde gunman's first target recounts terror in sermon
Sunday was Gilberto Limones' first sermon since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
Students of color push back on calls for police in schools
Researchers have found that Black students report feeling less safe around police officers than their white peers and that officers in predominantly Black school districts were more likely to view students themselves to be threats.
Gun reform groups gather in Austin to call for end to gun violence
The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action, along with the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, hosted the event as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Uvalde, Texas school shooting: 9-year-old victim released from hospital
A Uvalde, Texas girl released from a San Antonio hospital on Saturday is one of multiple people injured during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School which claimed the lives of 19 children and two adults.
Lawyers for 10-year-old victim zero in on marketing of gun used in Uvalde school shooting
In a joint letter, the lawyers asked officials with Daniel Defense, the gun manufacturer, to preserve evidence including marketing plans, social media campaigns and advertising.
Teachers after Texas attack: ‘None of us are built for this’
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Dallas Sen. Royce West says Senate committee will probe school safety, mental health issues
Sen. West says the shooters seem to have two things in common: the weapons they used and their personality profiles. “We've got to look at our mental health system again... And we've got to look at the issue concerning weapons in the state of Texas."
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks in Austin
Beto O'Rourke started his speech by talking about how he met with affected families in Uvalde. He advocated for gun control measures like universal background checks and safe storage laws.
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick calls for more bulletproof shields for school law enforcement
In a statement, Patrick claims the shields will help enhance law enforcement's ability to respond to an active shooter situation.
Uvalde schools Police Chief Pete Arredondo had no radio during shooting: senator
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arrendondo was without a radio while he was in charge of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting response, a state senator said.
Texas House speaker establishes investigative committee on Uvalde school shooting
The investigative committee has been tasked with collecting and analyzing evidence from law enforcement, making comprehensive findings, and reporting its conclusions as soon as possible to help inform the work of the House.
AT&T starts text-to-donate campaign to support Uvalde, Texas community
AT&T and the AT&T Foundation also are contributing $50,000 to the OneStar Foundation to support the Robb School Memorial Fund.
Incarcerated father loses bid to attend Uvalde victim's funeral despite help from Kardashian, others
The father of a Uvalde, Texas, school shooting victim is currently in federal prison for a drug trafficking offense and had asked for a temporary release to attend the 10-year-old’s funeral.
Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative hearing on mass shootings, excludes gun control as solution
Republicans remain firm in their opposition to new gun control legislation after back-to-back mass shootings.
Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott directs TEA to provide strategies to make Texas public schools safer
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Uvalde school police chief didn’t know of 911 calls from students inside school: Texas senator
The Uvalde school police chief didn’t know of the panicked 911 calls coming from students trapped inside school, says Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who called it a "system failure."
House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings in Texas, New York
A House panel is holding a hearing to advance legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21.
Uvalde students and staff not returning to Robb Elementary School after deadly shooting
The district’s superintendent said students will be moved to other campuses but did not confirm reports that the Robb Elementary School building may be razed.
Gov. Abbott establishing Family Resiliency Center for mourning Uvalde community
Governor Greg Abbott's Public Safety Office has made a multimillion dollar investment readily available to establish a long-term Family Resiliency Center in Uvalde County.