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Red, White & Blue

Red, White and Blue: Gun Violence In America

Sophie Moll

Posted on September 13, 2019 · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"

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Party Politics

Party Politics: Texas Shootings and Gun Control

Sophie Moll

Posted on September 6, 2019 · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide insight into recent Congressional retirements and the upcoming fight for Texas during the 2020 Midterm Elections.

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Gov. Greg Abbott Issues 8 Executive Orders Aimed At Stopping Potential Mass Shooters

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 5, 2019 · The orders focus largely on improving reporting channels when members of the public or law enforcement agencies worry that a person might be a threat to commit violence.

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Posted on August 3, 2022 · Today, we have an in-depth, open conversation with Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.

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A Houston gun buyback event nets 845 guns — and prompts criticism from the Harris County DA

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 1, 2022 · The anonymous collection of guns could create roadblocks in the investigation and prosecution of a crime, according to Kim Ogg's top assistant, who said the office otherwise supports buyback initiatives such as the event held Saturday by city and county leaders.

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Voting, abortion and guns: Some of the issues Texas Democrats are zooming in on ahead of November

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 18, 2022 · Democrats in Texas feel they have a real chance of winning several big elections in November, including the governor’s race. But delegates want stronger, more cohesive messaging.

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Bipartisan group of senators announces deal for school safety and gun measures

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on June 12, 2022 · The agreement, which has the support of at least 10 Republican senators, is narrowly focused at preventing future shootings similar to the one in Uvalde, Texas.

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