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Charles Butt family, H-E-B donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde

Posted on June 28, 2022 · The timeline is still unclear for demolishing the school building. The district has plans to replace it with a memorial park.

News

U.S. House passes gun control bill; Biden’s desk is next stop

Posted on June 24, 2022 · The first major gun legislation in nearly three decades would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures.

School shooting

Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies before Texas lawmakers

Posted on June 23, 2022 · Jazmin Cazares, 17, was one of several family members of shooting victims and experts testifying before Texas lawmakers on Thursday. Her sister, Jackie Cazares, 9, was one of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde.

Politics

Texas is unlikely to adopt key provision of bipartisan federal gun bill

Posted on June 23, 2022 · Red flag laws likely remain a nonstarter among Republican leaders in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott already faced a conservative backlash after he asked the Legislature to consider them four years ago.

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Pete Arredondo placed on administrative leave from Uvalde school district

Posted on June 22, 2022 · Arredondo has been criticized for his slow response time into the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers.

Line in the Land

A Haitian Odyssey E1: Texas

Posted on May 18, 2022 · Download the first episode of Line in the Land.

Politics

FBI searches Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Laredo home

Posted on January 20, 2022 · The FBI confirmed that it conducted a search of Congressman Henry Cuellar's Laredo home on Wednesday but did not specify what it is investigating. Cuellar's office said it is cooperating with the FBI.

Texas

Trump Visits Texas To Autograph His Incomplete Border Wall

Posted on January 12, 2021 · The latest news on President Trump's visit to the RGV and subsequent protests.

Politics

‘Sanctuary City’ Bill Clears Senate Committee After 16 Hours of Public Testimony

Posted on February 3, 2017 · Texas lawmakers heard hours of public testimony Thursday and into early Friday morning over a bill banning so-called “sanctuary cities” in Texas.