Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the University of Alabama tour stop of the 2021 Turning Point USA college tour at Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues statement on shooting death of gun advocate Charlie Kirk

ABC News reports the right-wing activist was discussing gun violence when the shot rang out, striking him in the neck.

by Stephanie Koithan September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

ABC News reports the right-wing activist was discussing gun violence when the shot rang out, striking him in the neck.

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Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.

by Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2025July 11, 2025

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Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2025June 30, 2025

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Fairgoers join Ken Paxton in suing Texas State Fair for allegedly violating their gun rights

Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair.

by Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune November 3, 2024July 1, 2025

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Texas Supreme Court leaves State Fair’s gun ban in place

Attorney General Ken Paxton had turned to the high court to overturn the ban after other lower courts declined to intercede.

by Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune September 27, 2024July 1, 2025

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Ken Paxton takes Dallas to court over gun ban at State Fair

With the State Fair opening in less than a month, the Attorney General is asking a Dallas County judge to overturn the ban on guns.

by Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune August 30, 2024September 27, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Demanding a fully armed State Fair with Texas AG Ken Paxton

Paxton threatened to sue the city of Dallas after the State Fair of Texas implemented a gun ban in response to a shooting at last year’s gathering.

by Sanford Nowlin August 20, 2024March 12, 2025

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Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit

The New Orleans-based court, which hears Texas cases, is pushing the federal judiciary to the right, even when it gets overturned by a higher court.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2024July 10, 2024

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U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects

Justices ruled that the federal government did not violate a Texas man’s Second Amendment rights when barring him from possessing firearms.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2024June 18, 2025

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Shopping Cart Joyride, Fiesta Royalty Indicted: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of folks also read up on Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich calling out politicians for their inactivity on gun violence.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 14, 2023March 31, 2024

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The target of Ted Cruz’s latest celebrity slap fight? San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich

During his latest podcast, Cruz claimed Pop’s anti-school shooting comments were motivated by his disdain for the team’s fans.

by Sanford Nowlin April 13, 2023September 4, 2024

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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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Bad Takes: Unpacking the GOP’s absurd post-Uvalde rhetoric on gun ownership

Beware of anyone who argues that unspeakable atrocities like Uvalde have nothing to do with the United States ranking No. 1 in civilian firearm ownership.

by Kevin Sanchez June 10, 2022May 27, 2025

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Analysis: Are Texans horrified by the Uvalde school massacre ready to demand change?

Counting the Uvalde massacre, mass shootings have claimed the lives of 108 people in Texas since 2009.

by Sanford Nowlin May 25, 2022August 17, 2023

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Teachers in San Antonio bedroom community of La Vernia can pack heat following school board vote

Teachers at La Vernia ISD will now be allowed to carry firearms under Texas’ Guardian Plan.

by Michael Karlis May 11, 2022September 19, 2024

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues statement on shooting death of gun advocate Charlie Kirk

Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Fairgoers join Ken Paxton in suing Texas State Fair for allegedly violating their gun rights

Texas Supreme Court leaves State Fair’s gun ban in place

Ken Paxton takes Dallas to court over gun ban at State Fair

Assclown Alert: Demanding a fully armed State Fair with Texas AG Ken Paxton

Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects

Shopping Cart Joyride, Fiesta Royalty Indicted: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The target of Ted Cruz’s latest celebrity slap fight? San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich

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

Bad Takes: Unpacking the GOP’s absurd post-Uvalde rhetoric on gun ownership

Analysis: Are Texans horrified by the Uvalde school massacre ready to demand change?

Teachers in San Antonio bedroom community of La Vernia can pack heat following school board vote

Bad Takes: The rabid right believes the Second Amendment has no limits — not even nukes

Texas set to adopt open-carry of guns, even as study shows violent crime goes up after such laws

Texas House, Senate strike compromise on bill legalizing permitless carry of handguns

As political pressure builds, Texas Senate looks for path forward on permitless carry for handguns

Beto O’Rourke is still campaigning. But for what?