Posted on · Today, we’re talking about school violence, in light of today’s shooting at a YES Prep charter school campus in southwest Houston.
Posted on · The shooting was reported around 11:45 a.m. Friday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Posted on · Without mandatory training, firearm experts are afraid of irresponsible gun ownership.
Posted on · While the state’s new permitless carry law has received the most attention, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a slew of gun-related legislation during the 2021 legislative session.
Posted on · The event was initially pushed back in May due to health concerns.
Posted on · Starting Sept. 1, anyone who legally owns a gun will be allowed to carry it in public without a license in Texas.
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.
Posted on · Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Posted on · Douglas John Kantor was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries following the shooting early Saturday. Austin Police said the 25-year-old died Sunday afternoon.
Posted on · Police are reviewing surveillance footage and smartphone video in an attempt to identify who is responsible for wounding 14 people early Saturday in the heart of Austin's entertainment district.
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
Posted on · Today, we discuss gun safety, violence and policy, as well as social justice.
Posted on · The governor broke his silence Tuesday on the legislation that has been building momentum at the Texas Capitol.
Posted on · "I plan to meet with law enforcement who oppose permitless carry and with the [National Rifle Association] and [Gun Owners of America] who support it to see if we can find a path that a majority of senators will vote to pass,” Patrick said.
Posted on · The push to steel Texas against new federal rules comes as gun violence nationwide — including a recent shooting in Bryan — has sparked Democrats to call for an assault weapons ban and stronger background checks, among other changes.