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.”
New lawsuit filed over Texas trans family investigations
Wednesday’s lawsuit in Texas was filed on behalf of families of three boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — who have been receiving hormone therapy.
Austin Public Library presents 'Banned Camp' summer event series with BookPeople
The series lasts throughout the summer with author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more at Austin Public Library locations, virtually, and at other locations throughout the city.
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.
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.
Texas teachers union, other groups protest Ted Cruz over gun stance
The Texas American Federation of Teachers marched because it said it wanted to send a message to Cruz and ask him to “stop the gun violence with commonsense steps in the U.S. Senate.”
Uvalde worshippers pray for peace, healing and the souls of 21 lives lost
Residents of Uvalde, a deeply religious community, prayed, cried and embraced each other on the first Sunday since a gunman killed 21 people at an elementary school.
Gun violence Special Session doubtful despite calls for meeting
The Chairman of the Texas GOP on Friday called a Special Session a “terrible idea.” A big reason why Smith doubts Gov. Greg Abbott will issue a call is because of the upcoming November election.
Ted Cruz confronted for attending NRA convention same week of Texas school shooting
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was confronted by a protester while at a restaurant in Houston Friday night. The protestor asked Cruz why he came to the NRA convention after 19 children and two teachers were killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas
Beto O'Rourke's outburst divides political opinion, impact on campaign remains unclear
Some have labeled Beto O'Rourke's fiery exchange as a 'stunt' to jumpstart his campaign.
Activist confronts Ted Cruz in Houston restaurant following NRA convention
Indivisible Houston posted video of Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz being questioned about his stance on guns.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick cancels NRA convention appearance
"While a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and an NRA member, I would not want my appearance today to bring any additional pain or grief to the families and all those suffering in Uvalde,” Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said in a statement.
Beto O'Rourke shifts position on AR-15s once again, quietly edits campaign website
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke appears to have once again shifted his position on AR-15s.
Angry Newsom criticizes Texas governor, US judges on guns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by legislative leaders, urged the public to “not give in to the cynicism and all the crap that you heard today at that press conference around evil and mental health.”
Beto O'Rourke calls out Gov. Abbott's 'inaction' at Texas school shooting press conference
Gov. Greg Abbott was speaking about what local officials believe to be the root causes of the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting when Beto O'Rouke interrupted the press conference.
Texas state bar files lawsuit against Ken Paxton for attempt to overturn 2020 presidential elections
Paxton had been under investigation for the complaint since 2021 and had called attempts to investigate him a ploy by “leftists” in the state bar association.
Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting press conference: ‘You’re doing nothing’
“You’re doing nothing,” Beto O’Rourke stood up shouting, moments after Abbott finished speaking. O’Rourke was quickly escorted out of the room.
Trump, Abbott, Cruz scheduled to address 2022 NRA convention days after Texas school shooting
The NRA’s annual convention takes place on Friday in Houston, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in the state.