Members of law enforcement lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

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Parent of Uvalde shooting victim files federal lawsuit against police, manufacturer of shooter’s gun

The suit alleges the gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, marketed its AR-15 to young men prone to violence.

by Sanford Nowlin November 28, 2022May 24, 2024

The suit alleges the gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, marketed its AR-15 to young men prone to violence.

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U.S. senators reach deal on gun legislation in aftermath of Uvalde shooting

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was one of the lead negotiators for the proposal, which would expand background checks for people under 21 and encourage states to enact “red flag” laws. President Joe Biden and House Democrats had wanted to go further.

by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune June 13, 2022August 17, 2023

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FBI Hiring Teachers, Downtown Hotel Lawsuit: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The fallout of Uvalde’s school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren’t directly related to the tragedy.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 3, 2022December 8, 2023

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Texas ranks 34th among states in gun-safety laws, lacks ‘foundational’ rules, study finds

Despite Texas’ spate of recent mass shootings, lawmakers ‘continue to sit on their hands and refuse to enact foundational gun safety laws,’ according to the report.

by Sanford Nowlin May 31, 2022July 30, 2024