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Challenges, updates on the Uvalde school shooting. What’s actually been done?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 15, 2022 · Since the tragedy in Uvalde, the new school year has us all looking for answers. Today, we get a current update from The Texas Tribune, talk with those who have the power to make change, and we hear from the father of one of Robb Elementary School's shooting victims.

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Houston ISD approves funding for police equipment in case of active shooting situation

Cory McGinnis

Posted on August 12, 2022 · Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.

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Uvalde CISD adds virtual learning option for families reeling from mass shooting

Camille Phillips, TPR

Posted on August 9, 2022 · During a school board meeting Monday evening, Uvalde Superintendent Hal Harrell said the district had gotten permission from the Texas Education Agency to launch a virtual academy for any Uvalde family that wants it.

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Beto O’Rourke discusses abortion, power grid, education and more during ‘Town Square’ visit

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 3, 2022 · The Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee brought his statewide Texas tour to the airwaves on Wednesday afternoon and took questions from Houston Public Media listeners.

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Coalition of news organizations sues Texas Department of Public Safety over withheld records on Uvalde shooting

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 3, 2022 · The lawsuit alleges that the state police have unlawfully withheld records, including body camera footage and emergency communications, during the Robb Elementary shooting.

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Uvalde schools police Chief Pete Arredondo resigns from city council

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 5, 2022 · In a letter to the city, Arredondo said he was stepping down from his elected position, citing a desire to “minimize further distractions.”

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Texas can enforce 1925 abortion ban, state Supreme Court says

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 5, 2022 · The ruling Friday night exposes abortion providers to fines and lawsuits even before the state’s trigger law goes into effect.

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New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf Coast

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 16, 2022 · Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

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GOP megadonor Steven Hotze charged after a bogus election fraud scheme led a former cop to threaten a repairman

Zach Despart, Texas Tribune

Posted on April 21, 2022 · The charges stem from Hotze’s hiring of more than a dozen private investigators to look for voter fraud in Harris County ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

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