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Texas House interviews DPS officials privately as part of investigation into Uvalde shooting

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Texas Department of Public Safety officials were heavily criticized by Uvalde parents and residents for walking back some initial information provided to the public — including key details about the police response.

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Politics

Parents of victims, Uvalde survivor testify before Congress over proposed gun legislation

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 8, 2022 · Proposed legislation includes a ban on the sale of AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles and bolstering background checks on gun purchases.

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Uvalde mayor says he’s in the dark on shooting investigation

Camille Phillips, TPR / Dan Katz, Texas Public Radio

Posted on June 7, 2022 · Absent from the city council meeting was the chief of police for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, who was criticized for his slow response to the shooting.

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Search for suspects continues after 2 killed at north Houston flea market

Mark Norris

Posted on May 16, 2022 · The sheriff’s department believes the shooting at the Sunny Flea Market took place after a fight between two groups.

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Houston Baptist basketball star Darius Lee killed in NYC shooting

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Posted on June 20, 2022 · Lee was recently named the university's Male Student-Athlete of the Year and was set to graduate in December.

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All eyes on the NFL’s pending decision on Deshaun Watson

Associated Press

Posted on June 17, 2022 · A person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press a decision is expected before training camp.

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Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention until at least July 2

Associated Press

Posted on June 15, 2022 · WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

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Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists

Associated Press

Posted on June 6, 2022 · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.

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4 Tomball ISD students & family member killed by Texas prison escapee on the run for weeks

Associated Press

Posted on June 3, 2022 · Gonzalo Lopez, 46, died in a shootout with police late Thursday in Jourdanton, about 35 miles south of San Antonio.

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A brokenhearted husband dies after his wife is killed in the Texas school shooting

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Posted on May 27, 2022 · Joe Garcia had dropped off flowers at his wife's memorial on Thursday, The New York Times reported. He “pretty much just fell over” after returning home and died of a heart attack, his nephew told the newspaper.

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Uvalde gunman walked through apparently unlocked door, DPS says

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Posted on May 26, 2022 · During the siege, which ended when a U.S. Border Patrol team burst in and shot the gunman to death, frustrated onlookers urged police officers to charge into the school.

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Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on border

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Posted on May 20, 2022 · The provision denies migrants a chance to request asylum under U.S. law and international treaty on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

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Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month

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Posted on May 13, 2022 · Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

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Wiley College graduates have tuition balances paid off by anonymous donor

Associated Press

Posted on May 10, 2022 · The estimated total for the balances owed to the historically black East Texas college by the graduating class of 2022 was about $300,000.

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Politics

Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice

Associated Press

Posted on May 3, 2022 · President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.

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Report: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade

Associated Press

Posted on May 2, 2022 · A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.

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Altuve leaves game with hamstring injury in 8th

Associated Press

Posted on April 19, 2022 · Altuve legged out an infield single with one out in the eighth and then fell to the ground past first base.

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Criminal Justice

1 person is dead and 13 injured after a shooting at a Baytown vigil

Associated Press

Posted on December 13, 2021 · Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting happened Sunday evening when about 50 people were gathered for a celebration of life.

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Astros

Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP

Associated Press

Posted on October 23, 2021 · Alvarez hit .522 with one homer, three doubles, a triple and six RBIs in Houston’s six-game victory. He got nine hits in his last 13 at-bats, raising his postseason average to .441 with two homers and nine RBIs.

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