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State Rep. Poncho Nevárez Turns Himself In To Authorities After Dropping Envelope With Cocaine

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 15, 2019 · The Eagle Pass Democrat was caught on video surveillance dropping an envelope of cocaine on the ground at the Austin airport.

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Texas Senator who represents Uvalde sues DPS over school shooting information request

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 22, 2022 · Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat whose district includes Uvalde, said DPS has “unlawfully denied” his request and hasn’t responded to the senator within the timeframe set forth in Texas law.

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Police could have stopped Uvalde shooting within 3 minutes, a Texas official says

Joe Hernandez, NPR

Posted on June 21, 2022 · Instead, it took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.

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Officers in Uvalde were ready with guns, shields and tools — but not clear orders

Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 21, 2022 · The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.

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Is the Second Amendment too vague? Most Americans now want stricter gun laws and universal background checks

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on May 27, 2022 · Today, we talk with legal experts and take listener calls for a discussion on what limits and restrictions should go along with gun ownership, considering the right to bear arms. Plus, news updates from Uvalde and the NRA Convention in Houston.

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