Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for gun safety measures
"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Texas senator sues DPS over withholding information on Uvalde mass shooting
While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."
Head of CLEAT speaks out as Uvalde mayor, head of DPS share differing views on police response
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.
Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo placed on administrative leave by superintendent
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has announced that police chief Pete Arredondo has been placed on administrative leave.
Uvalde school shooting: Officer whose wife was shot was disarmed and 'escorted' away, Texas DPS chief says
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw ripped into the Uvalde school police chief's handling of last month's shooting at Robb Elementary School and said that some officers wanted to approach the gunman earlier, including a school district police officer whose wife was killed in the massacre.
Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
More than 1,000 Texas McDonalds to host fundraiser for Uvalde community
McDonald’s will be donating 10% percent of total lunch sales from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 at participating restaurants to the Uvalde community.
Unlocked doors were 'first line of defense' at Uvalde school
Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.
Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.
Uvalde mayor speaks out on Texas DPS director's testimony in Austin
McLaughlin said families are still in the dark on the investigation and he hasn't been briefed since May. He said he tried calling everyone he could think of for the past week, but people in Uvalde still don't have answers.
Uvalde timeline: DPS releases activity log, police chatter as they waited outside classroom of massacre
The Uvalde school shooting timeline shows it took 74 minutes from when police went into the school to the time they confronted and killed the gunman. Throughout that time, unknown officers are reported rejecting DPS Special Agents' calls to go into the classroom, saying, "Don't you think we should have a supervisor approve that?"
Senators have agreement on gun violence bill, lead Dem says
Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, meaning a vote could happen later this week.
Texas police commander: Uvalde police could've ended rampage early on
The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.
Texas Senate Democrats push for special session on gun control
The Uvalde shooting sprung Democrats into action. The state democratic caucus is demanding the governor call a special session on gun control and safety measures.
Officers in Uvalde were ready with guns, shields and tools - but not clear orders
The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.
Report: Police officers in Uvalde had rifles earlier than known
The information is to be presented to a public Texas Senate hearing in Austin on Tuesday. Investigators say the latest information indicates officers had more than enough firepower and protection to take down the gunman long before they finally did, the outlets reported.
Law officers testifying for committee on Uvalde shooting
Some are concerned that Texas officials will use a legal loophole to block records from being released — even to the victims’ families — once the case is closed.
3 late Uvalde elementary students honored during baseball game
Three elementary students, who tragically lost their lives during a massacre in Uvalde, Texas were honored during a baseball game over the weekend.
Deputy: 2 officers had chance to shoot Uvalde school gunman
Two Uvalde city police officers passed up a fleeting chance to shoot a gunman outside Robb Elementary School before he went on to kill 21 people inside the school, a senior sheriff's deputy told The New York Times.
'It's time to be responsible:' Matthew McConaughey shares video calling for bipartisan gun reform
"This is and was about gun responsibility," the video began. "Camila and I met with over 30 members across both parties. We met with leaders of the Senate, the House and the president."