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State Lawmakers, Houston Officials Weigh Measures To Curb School Shootings
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has told his Commission to End Gun Violence he wants measures in place to protect students before the end of summer vacation.
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Texas Republicans Turn To Newtown Group To Promote Gun Safety Education
Posted on · The governor’s office will provide a $1 million grant to gun industry-affiliated group to educate Texans about safe gun storage.
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CDC: U.S. Suicide Rates Have Climbed Dramatically
Posted on · Guns are the most common method used for suicide, accounting for the deaths of almost half the people who kill themselves, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Says He’s Seeking ‘Pragmatic Ideas’ To Curb Gun Violence
Posted on · A commission appointed by the mayor is now working on recommendations for keeping guns out of schools. Members have been asked to put together a series of proposals over the next few months.
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Should Doctors Talk To Their Patients About Guns?
Posted on · Some in the medical field say gun violence should be discussed as a public health issue.
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UPDATE: Texas Governor Meeting With Students, Shooting Survivors
Posted on · Thursday is the last day for Governor Abbott's series of roundtable discussions on gun violence
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In Wake Of Santa Fe Shootings, Turner Pushes For Metal Detectors In All Schools
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is preparing to roll out a commission to make policy recommendations on how to combat gun violence. The mayor first announced plans for the group in March.
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WATCH LIVE: Texas Candidates For Gun Sense Press Conference On Steps To Counter Gun Violence
Posted on · Texas Candidates for Gun Sense hold press conference to discuss a plan of action for combating gun violence
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Behind Closed Doors, Abbott Talks Gun Violence And School Safety After Santa Fe Shooting
Posted on · Republican Gov. Greg Abbott hosted his first of three roundtable discussions on gun violence at the Capitol Tuesday
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‘We Were Expecting That She Will Return Alive’: Family Mourns Slain Pakistani Student
Posted on · Sabika Sheikh's family was aware of U.S. school shootings, but didn't think it would happen to their daughter. "We were confident that Sabika will be very much safe there," her great-uncle tells NPR.
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State Senator: Students Will Play Critical Role In Preventing Future School Shootings
Posted on · State Sen. Larry Taylor says student vigilance will be just one part of a multifaceted solution to preventing further school shootings.
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FBI Offers Family Assistance Services For Santa Fe Shooting Victims And Families
Posted on · The Family Assistance Center will be open Monday through Thursday
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Mayor Turner Responds To The Santa Fe High School Shootings
Posted on · Mayor Turner offers suggestions on what we can do to help mitigate this type of gun violence.
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Sturm Ruger Will Track Gun Violence, After Shareholders Back ‘Activist Resolution’
Posted on · Ruger says that while it will produce the gun violence report, the resolution cannot "force us to change our business"
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Protests Planned During NRA Convention In Dallas Friday Night, Saturday
Posted on · The event is also drawing protests, including by those who lost loved ones to gun violence