The last hearse travels the final mile: Layla Salazar’s burial ends Uvalde funerals for shooting victims
The unremitting pace of ritualized mourning ended Thursday as the town buried an 11-year-old victim of the Robb Elementary shooting. Survivors now face less structured grief, starting each day knowing they will live it out differently than they should have.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Family of two girls killed in Uvalde shooting speak at Texas Capitol gun control rally
The Cazares family spoke at the 2022 March For Our Lives rally at the Texas Capitol after losing two little girls in the Uvalde school shooting.
March for Our Lives: Thousands rally across U.S. in renewed push for gun control
Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms.
Slain Uvalde girl remembered as caring and opinionated
Lexi, as she was known to family and friends, was among the 19 children and two teachers shot to death during the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Uvalde CISD police chief shares account of mass shooting with Texas Tribune
Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo shared his side of the story from the front lines in that school hallway at Robb Elementary.
Uvalde teacher dedicated herself to family, students
An obituary for Eva Mireles said she “dedicated herself to her wonderful family and amazing students.” She enjoyed Crossfit, hiking and spending time with her dog, Kane.
Texas massacre spurs Oregon gun-safety ballot initiative
Oregon appears to be the only state in America with a gun safety initiative underway for the 2022 election.
Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
In his first extensive comments, Pete Arredondo, the police chief of the Uvalde school district, speaks about the response to the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief of School Safety and Security position
The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature and effective at implementing programs.
Uvalde school shooting hearings begin at State Capitol
On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
Texas House kicks off inquiry into Uvalde shooting behind closed doors
State Rep. Dustin Burrows, the chairman of the investigating committee, said he couldn’t promise a timeline for the review, and that witnesses will be questioned in private.
Uvalde superintendent says district to hire more police
When Superintendent Hal Harrell was asked if he still trusts the school district’s police chief, Pete Arredondo, he said, “that’s personnel.”
Feds warn Uvalde massacre, impending abortion ruling and midterm elections could spur more acts of violence
In a bulletin, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said that recent and upcoming events could be “exploited to justify acts of violence against a range of possible targets.”
House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Fourth-grade Uvalde survivor testifies that she covered herself in another student’s blood to survive shooter
Miah Cerrillo, 11, was among the small group of Uvalde survivors and community members who testified at a House hearing Wednesday, offering details about the incident and the devastation to those left behind.
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Uvalde school police chief a no-show at 1st city council meeting
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who is newly elected to the panel, has been criticized for the law enforcement response during the mass shooting.
Justice Department names team of 9 to aid in Uvalde investigation
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.