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DPS to further investigate Austin TV photographer arrested during pro-Palestine protest
Read full article: DPS to further investigate Austin TV photographer arrested during pro-Palestine protestThe Texas Department of Public Safety said a TV photographer arrested during a pro-Palestine protest Wednesday at UT Austin will have his case under further investigation by its Criminal Investigations Division.
Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez show contrasts during U.S. Senate primary debate
Read full article: Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez show contrasts during U.S. Senate primary debateDuring potentially their only primary debate, Gutierrez suggested Allred was pandering to Republicans, while Allred defended his bipartisanship as necessary to winning in GOP-dominated Texas.
Colin Allred looks to protect advantages in crowded race to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred looks to protect advantages in crowded race to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted CruzState Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who is trailing Allred in money and polls, is positioning himself as the chief progressive in the race.
Texas prosecutor convenes grand jury to investigate Uvalde shooting, multiple media report
Read full article: Texas prosecutor convenes grand jury to investigate Uvalde shooting, multiple media reportA Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media have reported.
Uvalde victimsā families get an official acknowledgement of botched shooting response ā but some want criminal charges
Read full article: Uvalde victimsā families get an official acknowledgement of botched shooting response ā but some want criminal chargesSome relatives of the 21 people killed in Texasā deadliest school shooting are demanding criminal charges after federal officials say delayed police response cost lives.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joins Republicans to condemn Bidenās handling of border
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joins Republicans to condemn Bidenās handling of borderState Sen. Roland Gutierrez blasted Allred for the vote. Gutierrez and Allred are running for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
Uvalde County votes not to renew Ecumenical Center contract
Read full article: Uvalde County votes not to renew Ecumenical Center contractThe Uvalde County Commissioners Court voted to not renew their contract with the Ecumenical Center, which has provided counseling services to the community after the Robb Elementary shooting in May 2022.
After fighting for Uvalde residents, Roland Gutierrez struggles to break through crowded field to challenge Ted Cruz
Read full article: After fighting for Uvalde residents, Roland Gutierrez struggles to break through crowded field to challenge Ted CruzThe Democrat has dedicated significant energy to probing law enforcementās response to the Uvalde school shooting. But he faces a fundraising deficit against U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas.
Two Texas Democrats detail how they hope to topple U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Two Texas Democrats detail how they hope to topple U.S. Sen. Ted CruzU.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who will meet in the 2024 Democratic primary, talked about gun laws, abortion and bipartisanship in separate Texas Tribune Festival panels.
Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring
Read full article: Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ringThe lawmakersā remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the stateās border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.
San Antonio leaders, policymakers to discuss civic and political issues at Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: San Antonio leaders, policymakers to discuss civic and political issues at Texas Tribune FestivalState and local leaders, journalists, media figures and the public will convene in downtown Austin from September 21-23 for the annual Texas Tribune festival.
Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Read full article: Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the border, abortion and other parts of their platforms.
US Rep. Joaquin Castro, Democratic delegation voice concern over buoys, razor wire placed near Eagle Pass
Read full article: US Rep. Joaquin Castro, Democratic delegation voice concern over buoys, razor wire placed near Eagle PassCongressman Joaquin Castro and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Texas Democratic delegation will visit Eagle Pass on Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raises $4.4 million in second quarter as he seeks reelection
Read full article: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raises $4.4 million in second quarter as he seeks reelectionThe Republicanās haul fell short of the money raised by Rep. Colin Allred, a Democratic opponent who collected $6.2 million in a shorter period ā but Cruz prevailed in the 2018 election despite getting outraised then.
Spriester Sessions: State senator fueled by inaction after Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: State senator fueled by inaction after Robb Elementary shootingIn this Spriester Session, Sen. Gutierrez talks about challenging the Republican and Democrat āstatus quo,ā being labeled a āradical liberalā by Ted Cruz, and how his family feels about this new challenge.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez discusses why heās running for US Senate seat
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez discusses why heās running for US Senate seatState Sen. Roland Gutierrez sat down with KSAT anchor Steve Spriester to discuss why he is running for United States senator, pointing to failures during and after the shooting at Robb Elementary as part of the reason why.
Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challenger
Read full article: Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challengerRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has drawn another Democratic challenger in the 2024 U.S. Senate race.
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Read full article: Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
Read full article: With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposalsA stalemate among Texasā top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first pitches to end the impasse Wednesday.
Gutierrez leads Texas Senate in emotional ceremony honoring Uvalde school shooting victims
Read full article: Gutierrez leads Texas Senate in emotional ceremony honoring Uvalde school shooting victimsThe Texas Senate on Wednesday paid tribute to the 19 students and two teachers who were killed in the Robb Elementary shooting.
San Antonio-area school districts, Texas politicians honor Robb Elementary victims on year since shooting
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts, Texas politicians honor Robb Elementary victims on year since shootingSan Antonio-area school districts and Texas politicians are honoring the Robb Elementary School victims with tributes on social media.
Gun safety advocates see signs of progress in first session after Uvalde shooting even though raise-the-age bill stalled
Read full article: Gun safety advocates see signs of progress in first session after Uvalde shooting even though raise-the-age bill stalledEmotions often ran high over a proposal to limit young adultsā access to some firearms. Lawmakers have largely prioritized school safety measures, but there was still progress for some gun-related legislation.
Texas House committee advances āRaise the Ageā gun bill before deadline, but it may be too late
Read full article: Texas House committee advances āRaise the Ageā gun bill before deadline, but it may be too lateHouse Bill 2744 was nearly killed by inaction in the Community Safety Committee of the Texas House, but a last-minute save may not be enough to bring it to a vote in the full state House and Senate.
Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committee
Read full article: Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committeeAs the families of Robb Elementary massacre victims pleaded for Texas lawmakers to advance gun reform in a last-minute push, the bill they had been advocating for finally moved forward.
Gun-related bills in jeopardy of not making it out of committee
Read full article: Gun-related bills in jeopardy of not making it out of committeeOn the heels of our stateās latest mass shooting and a weekend of gun violence here in San Antonio, thereās a last-minute push for gun violence prevention legislation.
After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims āillegal immigrantsā
Read full article: After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims āillegal immigrantsāThe governorās focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the Capitol
Read full article: After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the CapitolMany bills that would limit access to firearms or ammunition likely wonāt become law anytime soon. But people who advocate at the Texas Capitol see emerging signs that thereās appetite for finding some middle ground.
Senator calls for investigation after video shows DPS officer shoving parent of Uvalde shooting victim
Read full article: Senator calls for investigation after video shows DPS officer shoving parent of Uvalde shooting victimA state senator from San Antonio is calling for an investigation after a Texas Department of Public Safety officer was caught on camera shoving the mother of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims.
Uvalde families stand by state senator introducing bills to protect children in schools
Read full article: Uvalde families stand by state senator introducing bills to protect children in schoolsItās been just over a week since three more 9-year-olds were killed at an elementary school in Nashville. Here in Texas, State Senator Roland Gutierrez continues to present new legislation in hopes of preventing another school shooting.
More gun reform legislation presented by state Sen. Gutierrez alongside Uvalde families
Read full article: More gun reform legislation presented by state Sen. Gutierrez alongside Uvalde familiesState Sen. Roland Gutierrez presented another packet of proposed gun reform legislation alongside several of the Uvalde families.
Yes, a person can be charged for not locking up a firearm; hereās why itās hard to prosecute
Read full article: Yes, a person can be charged for not locking up a firearm; hereās why itās hard to prosecuteKSAT viewers often ask us if a parent or guardian could face any consequences for not safely locking up a firearm. A legal expert weighs in.
Families of Uvalde victims, Sen. Gutierrez rally in Austin for Gun Safety Advocacy Day
Read full article: Families of Uvalde victims, Sen. Gutierrez rally in Austin for Gun Safety Advocacy DayThe Texas state capitol will be filled with gun violence prevention advocates Tuesday to appeal to elected officials set to make gun law changes.
Uvaldeās state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. Theyāre trying anyway.
Read full article: Uvaldeās state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. Theyāre trying anyway.Many relatives of Uvalde victims back bills that state Rep. Tracy King and Sen. Roland Gutierrez are pushing in the Legislature. But limits on gun access donāt fare well at the Capitol.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation after Michigan mass shooting
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation after Michigan mass shootingLess than 24 hours after the latest mass shooting at Michigan State University, Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduced new gun safety legislation surrounded by victims' families of the Robb Elementary and Santa Fe High School mass shootings.
WATCH LIVE: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation alongside Uvalde, Santa Fe families
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation alongside Uvalde, Santa Fe familiesState Sen. Roland Gutierrez will introduce new comprehensive, common-sense gun safety legislation alongside other state senators and surviving families from the Uvalde and Santa Fe school shootings.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation aimed to increase school safety, create monument for shooting victims
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation aimed to increase school safety, create monument for shooting victimsState Senator Roland Gutierrez on Tuesday is expected to announce a package of bills that are aimed to prevent mass shootings to the Texas Senate.
After fumbled Uvalde shooting response, Texas senator wants to make it easier to sue law enforcement officers
Read full article: After fumbled Uvalde shooting response, Texas senator wants to make it easier to sue law enforcement officersState Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat, introduced a package of legislation that includes a bill that would end qualified immunity, which shields government officials from liability for constitutional violations.
Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. The Texas Agriculture Department wants $500,000 a year to change that.
Read full article: Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. The Texas Agriculture Department wants $500,000 a year to change that.The departmentās helpline is less than a year old. But advocates hope state lawmakers fully fund it as farmers and ranchers continue to face hard economic times and isolation.
Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: āIt was cowardiceā
Read full article: Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: āIt was cowardiceāRoland Gutierrez made the remarks during a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security that was focused on bipartisan legislative solutions to gun violence.
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde victimās sister, pediatrician ask Congress for gun violence solutions: āWhen is enough, enough?ā
Read full article: State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde victimās sister, pediatrician ask Congress for gun violence solutions: āWhen is enough, enough?āNearly seven months after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, the sister of a slain student and Uvaldeās only pediatrician relived the horrors of May 24 during a congressional hearing on gun violence.
Uvalde voters support Abbott, suspended interim police chief in wake of scrutiny over Robb massacre
Read full article: Uvalde voters support Abbott, suspended interim police chief in wake of scrutiny over Robb massacreNovember 8 showed voters in Uvalde arenāt ready for a revolution. They still support Gov. Greg Abbott and even re-elected a county commissioner who was the acting city police chief during the May 24 massacre.
Texas Senate election results for San Antonio area, Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Texas Senate election results for San Antonio area, Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races.
State senator to file $300 million compensation fund bill for families of Uvalde school shooting victims
Read full article: State senator to file $300 million compensation fund bill for families of Uvalde school shooting victimsState Sen. Roland Gutierrez on Wednesday announce plans to file a bill for the next session of the Texas Legislature that would create a $300 million compensation fund for the victims of the Uvalde school shooting.
āLives Robbedā group calls DPS hearing a ābait and switchā after no update to investigation
Read full article: āLives Robbedā group calls DPS hearing a ābait and switchā after no update to investigationA nonprofit group that formed in response to the Robb Elementary massacre in Uvalde has issued a response to Thursdayās Department of Public Safety hearing on the investigation, calling it a ābait and switchā and a āglorified press conference.ā
Texas DPS chief Steve McCraw says his agency ādid not failā at Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Texas DPS chief Steve McCraw says his agency ādid not failā at Uvalde school shootingAt a public meeting where families that lost children in the school shooting said he should resign, McCraw said members of the Department of Public Safety made mistakes. But he said heāll step down only āif DPS as an institution failed the families.ā
DPS director refuses Uvalde familiesā call for resignation but says shooting shouldāve been stopped within minutes
Read full article: DPS director refuses Uvalde familiesā call for resignation but says shooting shouldāve been stopped within minutesThe head of the Department of Public Safety told the families of the Uvalde shooting victims that first responders were āwrongā in their delay to breach the classroom where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by district
Read full article: State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by districtThe head of the stateās top law enforcement agency is being asked to resign after one of his troopers under investigation for her response to the May 24 shooting was later hired by the Uvalde CISD.
U.S. House of Representatives hold hearing in Uvalde to discuss trauma of school shooting
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives hold hearing in Uvalde to discuss trauma of school shootingThe U.S. House of Representatives Childrenās Caucus will hold a hearing in Uvalde on Monday afternoon so parents and teachers can talk about the ongoing impact of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Texas senator asks state for more funding to help complete security measures at Uvalde schools
Read full article: Texas senator asks state for more funding to help complete security measures at Uvalde schoolsTexas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez is asking for more emergency funding from the state to help complete security measures at Uvalde CISD.
LULAC donates nearly half a million dollars to Uvalde shooting victimsā families
Read full article: LULAC donates nearly half a million dollars to Uvalde shooting victimsā familiesNearly three months have passed since the Robb Elementary School tragedy. Still, families of the victims will have some financial relief thanks to a donation from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
āIām just not ready yetā: Sen. Gutierrez says he wonāt move on from Uvalde tragedy until families get answers
Read full article: āIām just not ready yetā: Sen. Gutierrez says he wonāt move on from Uvalde tragedy until families get answersDespite having received multiple requests to move on and discuss more āfeel-goodā issues, Sen. Roland Gutierrez said he isnāt going to stop fighting for answers for Uvalde families.
Texas state police can keep Uvalde records secret for now, judge rules
Read full article: Texas state police can keep Uvalde records secret for now, judge rulesThe ruling sidestepped the question of whether the state police can withhold records concerning their response to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School. The judge concluded that state Sen. Roland Gutierrez had not properly filed his request under Texasā public records law.
Uvalde County district attorney testifies during hearing over release of Robb Elementary shooting records
Read full article: Uvalde County district attorney testifies during hearing over release of Robb Elementary shooting recordsUvalde County District Attorney Christina Busbee testified to a Travis County judge on Thursday morning to explain why she wants details of the Robb Elementary School shooting investigation to remain private.
Sen. Roland Gutierrez said details in report, video footage are not enough
Read full article: Sen. Roland Gutierrez said details in report, video footage are not enoughThe full Texas House Investigative Report, as well as hallway and body cam footage from inside Robb Elementary have now been released. However the shooting victims' families are telling their state Senator Roland Gutierrez, that's not enough.
Texas Department of Public Safety investigating how 91 of its troopers and Rangers responded to Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Texas Department of Public Safety investigating how 91 of its troopers and Rangers responded to Uvalde school shootingThe departmentās officers made up nearly one-fourth of the 376 law enforcement members who responded to Texasā deadliest school shooting. Announcement of the inquiry came one day after a report criticized police response to the massacre.
Uvalde residents frustrated with officials over finger pointing, conflicting accounts and leaked video
Read full article: Uvalde residents frustrated with officials over finger pointing, conflicting accounts and leaked videoResidents and victimsā families say the way local and state leaders are handling details about the stateās deadliest shooting is compounding their trauma and grief.
Officials react on Twitter to leaked Uvalde school shooting video
Read full article: Officials react on Twitter to leaked Uvalde school shooting videoPoliticians and officials took to Twitter on Tuesday to react to the new surveillance video of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School obtained by the Austin American-Statesman.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims express more financial aid needed soon
Read full article: Families of Uvalde school shooting victims express more financial aid needed soonThe parents of a student who survived the Uvalde school shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead and many others injured say theyāre barely staying afloat financially.
Uvalde shooting victims arenāt getting compensated from state fund as intended, officials say
Read full article: Uvalde shooting victims arenāt getting compensated from state fund as intended, officials sayState Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to remove the Uvalde County district attorney from overseeing the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez calls Uvalde CISD police chief a āscapegoat;ā blasts Gov. Abbott, DPS for systemic failures
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez calls Uvalde CISD police chief a āscapegoat;ā blasts Gov. Abbott, DPS for systemic failuresGutierrez said there needs to be transparency in the investigation because he doesnāt believe fault for the botched response to the May 24 shooting lies solely with Pete Arredondo.
Elected officials, politicians respond to discovery of 46 bodies in trailer in San Antonio
Read full article: Elected officials, politicians respond to discovery of 46 bodies in trailer in San AntonioLocal officials said the victims were piled into a trailer on the side of a secluded road and discovered by a nearby worker, who heard cries for help.
How elected officials, politicians in Texas reacted to SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade
Read full article: How elected officials, politicians in Texas reacted to SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. WadeA landmark decision on Friday from the Supreme Court of the United State sent shockwaves through the country. The court decided that abortion is not a constitutionally protected right.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez sues DPS for not releasing Uvalde shooting records
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez sues DPS for not releasing Uvalde shooting recordsState and local Uvalde officials have fought the release of records that could provide clarity on the botched emergency response to the shooting that killed 19 children and two educators.
Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez is suing DPS for records relating to Uvalde massacre
Read full article: Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez is suing DPS for records relating to Uvalde massacreState Senator Roland Gutierrez is suing the Texas Department of Public Safety for access to records related to the massacre at Robb Elementary School.
Takeaways from Texas DPS directorās testimony about the Uvalde shooting, gunman and police response
Read full article: Takeaways from Texas DPS directorās testimony about the Uvalde shooting, gunman and police responseMcCraw on Tuesday gave much-asked-for revelations about the timeline, mistakes and missed opportunities. Specifically, he said Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief and on-site commander, made āterrible decisions.ā
WATCH LIVE: DPS director testifies about Uvalde shooting before Texas Senate committee
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: DPS director testifies about Uvalde shooting before Texas Senate committeeUPDATE: Law enforcement authorities had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to stop the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, the Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw testified on Tuesday.
Texas Senate Democrats call again for a special session on gun safety in response to Uvalde shooting
Read full article: Texas Senate Democrats call again for a special session on gun safety in response to Uvalde shootingThe senators said they would support proposals like raising the age to legally own an assault weapon from 18 to 21, creating red flag laws and regulating private gun sales.
How Texas lawmakers have failed to respond to mass shootings, according to a gun violence prevention advocate
Read full article: How Texas lawmakers have failed to respond to mass shootings, according to a gun violence prevention advocateCDC data: Firearm death rate of Texas children has more than doubled since Gov. Greg Abbott took office
DPS disputes state senatorās claim that troopers āwaited in hallwayā of Uvalde school during shooting
Read full article: DPS disputes state senatorās claim that troopers āwaited in hallwayā of Uvalde school during shootingThe Texas Department of Public Safety said that reports of troopers waiting idly outside two adjoining classrooms at Uvaldeās Robb Elementary School, where a gunman killed 21 people last month, are āinaccurate.ā
Senator: Chief had no radio during Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Senator: Chief had no radio during Uvalde school shootingA Texas state senator says the state agency investigating the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde has determined that the commander facing criticism for the slow police response was not carrying a radio as the massacre unfolded.
Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, says itās a āslap in the faceā to be left off committee responding to shooting
Read full article: Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, says itās a āslap in the faceā to be left off committee responding to shootingGutierrez, a Democrat who has been critical of the stateās response to past shootings, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also snubbed state senators whose districts were affected by shootings in El Paso and Santa Fe.
Uvalde mayor says he never heard 911 call, describes attempts to call shooter
Read full article: Uvalde mayor says he never heard 911 call, describes attempts to call shooterAfter an 18-year-old man walked into Robb Elementary School and opened fire inside a fourth-grade classroom, a negotiator at a funeral home across the street desperately dialed any telephone number available to contact him, according to the mayor.
Uvalde school districtās police chief didnāt know about 911 calls coming from inside the school, lawmaker says
Read full article: Uvalde school districtās police chief didnāt know about 911 calls coming from inside the school, lawmaker saysState Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, said the commanding officer at the scene of the shooting was not informed about the calls that Uvalde police were receiving, calling the lack of coordination a āsystem failure.ā
KSAT asked state lawmakers if they want Abbott to call a special session and what needs to change in wake of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: KSAT asked state lawmakers if they want Abbott to call a special session and what needs to change in wake of Uvalde shootingBoth state lawmakers who represent Uvalde want Gov. Abbott to call a special session, as well as two more Republicans
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez to hold news conference on Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez to hold news conference on Uvalde school shootingState Sen. Roland Gutierrez, whose district includes Uvalde, holds a news conference to "provide important updates regarding the Uvalde tragedy," his office says.
Uvalde school police chief says heās talking with authorities despite claims that heās stopped cooperating
Read full article: Uvalde school police chief says heās talking with authorities despite claims that heās stopped cooperatingThe school district police chief who served as on-site commander during last weekās deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas, says heās talking daily with investigators, contradicting claims from state law enforcement that he has stopped cooperating.
Feds considering razing, rebuilding Robb Elementary School, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez says
Read full article: Feds considering razing, rebuilding Robb Elementary School, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez saysIn an interview with KSAT 12 anchor Steve Spriester, the Democratic senator, who represents Uvalde, said that President Biden told him that āweāre going to look to raze that school and build a new one.ā
āDo something!ā Biden is urged as he leaves Uvalde church
Read full article: āDo something!ā Biden is urged as he leaves Uvalde churchFacing yet another community grieving after a mass shooting, the president replied, āWe will.ā But Congress hasnāt managed to change gun policy for decades.
Lawmakers demand more than press conferences from Texas governor after Uvalde shooting
Read full article: Lawmakers demand more than press conferences from Texas governor after Uvalde shootingTexas Senator Roland Gutierrez interrupted Governor Greg Abbott's news conference on Friday afternoon, pleading that the state leader call a special session to address the mass shooting this week.
Texas voters will choose party nominees Tuesday in the primary runoff election
Read full article: Texas voters will choose party nominees Tuesday in the primary runoff electionFollow The Texas Tribuneās coverage of election results for the primary runoff elections for attorney general, U.S. House and the Texas Legislature.
Pete Gallegoās relatively short tenure as president of Sul Ross University was mired in conflict ā from the campus to the Texas Capitol
Read full article: Pete Gallegoās relatively short tenure as president of Sul Ross University was mired in conflict ā from the campus to the Texas CapitolThe politician turned college president got stuck in a fight over which university system should manage the university. And he faced pushback from faculty and members of the Far West Texas community about his decisions and leadership style.
Barely underway, Texas redistricting draws its first lawsuit challenging Legislatureās authority to redraw legislative maps
Read full article: Barely underway, Texas redistricting draws its first lawsuit challenging Legislatureās authority to redraw legislative mapsTwo Democratic state senators filed the federal suit arguing the Texas Constitution does not allow lawmakers to meet in special session to draw up state House and Senate districts. Theyāre asking the courts to do it instead.