Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings
Families of the 21 victims killed in a Texas elementary school shooting last May gathered Tuesday at the state capitol in Austin to renew their calls for tighter assault weapon restrictions, just days after three separate shootings in California left 24 people dead.
‘That’s just who she was’: Eva Mireles’ daughter says mother a hero for shielding students from Robb gunman
Adalynn Ruiz will never forget the last text message she sent to her mother, Eva Mireles, on the morning of May 24.
Uvalde takes first steps to plan permanent memorial for Robb Elementary School victims
Uvalde city representatives and community members took the first steps to plan a permanent memorial for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims.
Group of Latino lawmakers demand DPS to provide Spanish-language information on Uvalde school shooting
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and four other Latino members of Congress sent a letter Friday to Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw requesting all information regarding the Uvalde school shooting be provided in Spanish as well as English.
‘Prayer needed now more than ever’: SA community holds prayer vigil for 21 lives lost in Uvalde school shooting
During these dark days, the power of prayer is needed now more than ever, according to Last Chance Ministries Pastor Jimmy Robles.
How law enforcement are trained to respond during an active shooter situation
The Columbine High School shooting 23 years ago changed how law enforcement officers respond to an active shooter. The guidelines are similar across law enforcement agencies -- make entry and stop the killing.
‘Texas is failing’: State teachers association says current security measures not enough in wake of Uvalde shooting
In the wake of the Santa Fe High School shooting in 2018, Texas lawmakers passed two bills in the 86th legislative session to increase campus security and teacher training. One was Senate Bill 11.