Texas DPS dodges transparency in Uvalde — again

Director Steve McCraw reinstated a Texas ranger he’d fired over the response to the Robb Elementary shooting. The ranger’s appeal could have brought scrutiny on his agency.

by Jason Buch, The Texas Observer August 15, 2024April 28, 2025

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Here’s what’s working and what isn’t as San Antonio grapples with global software outage

San Antonio International Airport reported 13 flight cancellations and 59 delays as of press time.

by Michael Karlis July 19, 2024October 4, 2024

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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman

In a separate settlement, the city of Uvalde will pay $2 million to the families, create a permanent memorial to the victims and provide enhanced training for police officers.

by Berenice Garza, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2024November 19, 2024

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More pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Austin

Last week, 57 people were arrested during protests on campus.

by Pooja Salhotra, Ikram Mohamed and Julius Shieh, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2024August 22, 2024

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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2024June 10, 2024

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Texas DPS could pursue criminal investigation into photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest

The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 27, 2024May 22, 2024

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Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand

As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during the Robb Elementary shooting, some families say they feel they’ve been let down and betrayed by elected officials.

by Lexi Churchill and Lomi Kriel, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune March 30, 2024June 28, 2024

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Analysis: It took me three tries to register to vote in Texas — and I’m an elections reporter

Moments after I became a naturalized citizen in 2023, I registered to vote. Here’s what happened next.

by Natalia Contreras, VoteBeat and The Texas Tribune February 13, 2024August 3, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

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Steve McCraw, Greg Abbott: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

A story about a man removed from a Texas-bound flight due to his farts also was among our most-read stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 26, 2024November 19, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Refusing to make good on a pledge to resign with Texas DPS Chief Steve McCraw

McCraw said he would resign if his agency failed Uvalde. Mounting evidence suggests DPS did just that.

by Sanford Nowlin January 24, 2024May 23, 2025

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Twenty months after deadly Uvalde school shooting, multiple investigations have yet to be released

The U.S. Department of Justice just released its investigation into law enforcement’s response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School. But at least three other investigations have not yet been released to the public.

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune January 22, 2024July 16, 2024

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Body recovered in Rio Grande near Eagle Pass’ disputed Shelby Park

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it recovered the body near the park that’s been the site of a standoff between state and federal officials.

by Sanford Nowlin January 21, 2024October 28, 2024

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Uvalde victims’ families get an official acknowledgement of botched shooting response — but some want criminal charges

Some relatives of the 21 people killed in Texas’ deadliest school shooting are demanding criminal charges after federal officials say delayed police response cost lives.

by William Melhado and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune January 19, 2024January 2, 2025

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

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San Antonio lawmakers say Justice Department report shows Texas’ failure on Uvalde

The report calls out ‘cascading failures’ by state and local police during their foot-dragging response to the deadly school shooting.

by Sanford Nowlin January 18, 2024March 30, 2024

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Three migrants drowned near Eagle Pass park after Border Patrol was denied access

Texas officers took control over Shelby Park against the city’s wishes on Wednesday and have since blocked U.S. Border Patrol agents from entering.

by Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune January 14, 2024January 23, 2025

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DPS appeal halts release of Uvalde shooting records ordered by Texas judge

The files would shed light on the disastrous police response that day, in which officers waited more than an hour to confront the shooter after learning he had an AR-15 style rifle.

by Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune December 8, 2023July 16, 2024

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Torchy’s Denounces Nazis, School Vouchers: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The taco chain released a statement speaking out against hate groups after men in Nazi attire were seen dining in one of its Ft. Worth restaurants.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 13, 2023November 17, 2023

An SAPD officer turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, department officials said.

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Texas DPS warns residents of possible attacks against Jewish community

The warning follows a recent report by the Anti-Defamation League labeling Texas as a hotbed for antisemitism and hate groups.

by Michael Karlis October 11, 2023June 20, 2025

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Following shutdown, Texas DPS reopens facilities statewide Monday morning

The state agency was unable to issue driver licenses for most of last week due to a computer problem.

by Brandon Rodriguez September 11, 2023November 28, 2023

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Texas DPS, stung by system outage, cancels driver-license appointments for third day in a row

DPS said only three offices will be open on Friday with normal business hours: its Garland, Fort Worth and Carrollton mega centers.

by Brandon Rodriguez September 8, 2023July 18, 2024

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Texas DPS dodges transparency in Uvalde — again

Here’s what’s working and what isn’t as San Antonio grapples with global software outage

Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman

More pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Austin

Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Texas DPS could pursue criminal investigation into photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest

Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand

Analysis: It took me three tries to register to vote in Texas — and I’m an elections reporter

Steve McCraw, Greg Abbott: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Assclown Alert: Refusing to make good on a pledge to resign with Texas DPS Chief Steve McCraw

Twenty months after deadly Uvalde school shooting, multiple investigations have yet to be released

Body recovered in Rio Grande near Eagle Pass’ disputed Shelby Park

Uvalde victims’ families get an official acknowledgement of botched shooting response — but some want criminal charges

San Antonio lawmakers say Justice Department report shows Texas’ failure on Uvalde

Three migrants drowned near Eagle Pass park after Border Patrol was denied access

DPS appeal halts release of Uvalde shooting records ordered by Texas judge

Torchy’s Denounces Nazis, School Vouchers: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Texas DPS warns residents of possible attacks against Jewish community

Following shutdown, Texas DPS reopens facilities statewide Monday morning

Texas DPS, stung by system outage, cancels driver-license appointments for third day in a row