Matthew McConaughey calls for increased gun regulations following Uvalde school shooting
McConaughey says Uvalde was the town he was born in and the town he learned responsible gun ownership. He called on lawmakers to rise above party affiliation and create policies for the sake of these lives lost at Robb Elementary.
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Arizona man accused of threatening school, police station, and theater mass shooting: PD
Casa Grande police officials say they have arrested a resident in the city for allegedly making terrorist threats. They say the man had praised the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry represents families of 4 students injured in Uvalde school shooting
All four of the children suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries in the mass shooting. The victims represented by Thomas J. Henry are all 9- or 10-years-old.
Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Gov. Greg Abbott instructs ALERRT to provide training programs to Texas school districts
According to the website, ALERRT is designed to equip first responders with effective strategies to respond to active attack events.
Healing ceremony held in Austin to help community process grief after Uvalde school shooting
A healing ceremony was held in Austin aiming to provide an outlet for the community to process their grief following the
Hundreds of Republican donors call on Congress to act on gun control legislation
A growing number of Republicans are starting to show support for some sort of gun safety legislation following the school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
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.