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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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Politics

Bill To Crack Down On Car Warranty Scams In Texas Is A Blow To Transparency, Critics Say

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 26, 2021 · Senate Bill 15, which would limit public access to drivers’ records, has already passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House Transportation Committee.

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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

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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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Uvalde’s Robb Elementary principal placed on administrative leave

BONNIE PETRIE, TPR

Posted on July 26, 2022 · The Uvalde School Board also agreed to move the first day of school from Aug. 15 to Sept. 6, giving the district extra time to improve security and put programs in place to support the children emotionally when they return to school.

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Do police officers view themselves differently as public perception of them changes?

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Posted on July 25, 2022 · Many Americans feel that the police stand between order and chaos. Yet the massive failure by law enforcement in Uvalde may change how the public views police and how police view themselves.

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