Guns
The White House Announces New Steps To Try To Curb Surging Gun Violence
Posted on · As part of the efforts, the Treasury Department will inform states that they can use funds allotted by the American Rescue Plan to aid in reducing gun violence.
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Criminal Justice
Police Arrest Second Suspect In Mass Shooting On Austin’s East 6th Street
Posted on · The 17-year-old was picked up Monday while attending a summer school class in Killeen.
Guns
In First Session Since 2019 Mass Shootings, Texas Legislators Make It Easier To Carry Guns
Posted on · After Texas was rocked by back-to-back mass shootings, some of the state’s top Republican leaders promised change. Yet the legislative session that just wrapped moved in the opposite direction
Guns
North Forest High School Put On Lockdown After Student Shot In The Hand, HISD Says
Posted on · The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. at the school located at 10726 Mesa Drive. Police said the shooter fled the scene.
Guns
Texas Gets Ready To Allow Unlicensed Carrying Of Handguns
Posted on · The Republican-dominated Legislature approved the measure Monday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott, who has said he will sign it despite the objections of law enforcement groups who say it would endanger the public and police.
Town Square
Gun Violence Is A ‘Public Health Issue’ According To Researchers And Survivors
Posted on · A medical doctor began researching the impact of gun violence after a tweet from the NRA tweet 2018 which said, “Someone should tell self-important anti-gun doctors to stay in their lane."
Business
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, Heightening Risk For Dissolution Of Group
Posted on · A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association's bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged "fraud and abuse."
Guns
Bill To Allow ‘Constitutional Carry’ Of Firearms Gains Momentum In Texas House
Posted on · Opponents, including firearm instructors and police, worry permitless carry would be a public safety risk.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Education
Lawmaker Pushes To Allow Concealed Weapons In Texas Public Schools
Posted on · A 2015 law that allowed licensed adults to carry concealed weapons on college campuses sparked widespread protest. Now one legislator wants to extend the practice to include public schools and some charter schools.
Guns
Houston Lawsuit Challenges Texas Law Regulating No-Gun Signs
Posted on · A church and a coffeeshop allege gun sign requirements discriminate against property owners.
National
New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation
Posted on · New York's attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.
Guns
Texas’ Attorney General Says Cities And Counties Can’t Restrict Gun Sales Under Emergency Orders
Posted on · Cities and states across the country are asking whether firearms sales and gun-related businesses should be considered essential as they shelter-in-place and restrict businesses to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.
News
Most Texas Latino Voters Fear Gun Violence Driven By Racism, According To Poll
Posted on · More than 80% of Latino voters in Texas are concerned about being targeted by racist killers.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1744: Chinese Bombard
Posted on · Episode: 1744 The Chinese origin of the European bombard. Today, a cannon that’s two hundred years too old.