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Texas Rangers investigating after South Texas congressional staffer burns to death

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said he’s “heart-stricken” by the woman’s death.

by Michael Karlis September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said he’s “heart-stricken” by the woman’s death.

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New Uvalde records: District leaders didn’t reach out to some surviving teachers, knew about broken locks

The records also shed light on previous concerns about shooters’ classroom behavior. The release follows a yearslong lawsuit from news agencies.

by Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Alex Nguyen and Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribue August 12, 2025August 29, 2025

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Appeals court orders release of Uvalde school shooting records

Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2025August 12, 2025

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Three years later, an uncle in Uvalde searches for solutions on school board

Jesse Rizo, who lost a niece in Texas’ deadliest school shooting, turned pain into a run for public office. He thinks his town is beginning to ‘come back together.’

by Gus Bova, The Texas Observer May 23, 2025July 17, 2025

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Trump awards contract to resume border wall construction in Texas

The feds will spend $70 million-plus to construct 7 miles of fence.

by Stephanie Koithan March 18, 2025March 22, 2025

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San Antonio Animal Care Services employees investigated for mocking Uvalde massacre

Two employees have since resigned, however the driver of the vehicle remains employed by the city department.

by Michael Karlis February 25, 2025June 27, 2025

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Uvalde’s darkest hour

A new book by the publisher of the Uvalde Leader-News illuminates events that forever altered lives in this small Texas city.

by Craig Garnett December 25, 2024February 25, 2025

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Trans in the heart of Texas

A math professor in Uvalde finds that the roots of hate are surprisingly shallow.

by April Maria Ortiz, The Texas Observer December 21, 2024May 20, 2025

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Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes

The review of CBP agents’ response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting found that active shooting training was insufficient.

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune September 13, 2024February 10, 2025

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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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Texas judge orders sheriff, school district to release Uvalde school shooting records

A group of news organizations including The Texas Tribune had sued for access to the records.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2024September 12, 2024

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Former Uvalde schools police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting

‘I’m really hoping this is just the beginning of indictments that may be coming down,’ a family member of one shooting victim said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 28, 2024October 13, 2024

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

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Uvalde families sue UPS, FedEx for shipping rifle used in Robb Elementary shooting

The suit, filed in Bexar County district court, alleges the companies knew the shooter was underage at the time he bought the AR-15-style rifle.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2024November 1, 2024

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Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company

The lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people.

by Pooja Salhotra and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2024November 1, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Getting what you wish for with the Texas Republican Party

The Texas GOP bears responsibility for Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera’s surprise runoff with incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.

by Sanford Nowlin May 2, 2024December 22, 2024

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House candidate running to represent Uvalde dismissive of school shooting in tweet

Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera said the Uvalde tragedy doesn’t affect his right to auction off a military-style rifle as a fundraiser.

by Michael Karlis April 25, 2024May 2, 2025

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pay respects to Uvalde victim over the weekend

The royal visit comes days after a controversial report cleared Uvalde Police of misconduct during the Robb Elementary School shooting.

by Michael Karlis March 11, 2024January 15, 2025

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San Antonio state Sen. Roland Gutierrez calls Trump, Cruz ‘sons of bitches’ in speech

Gutierrez, who unsuccessfully chased the Democratic nomination to run against Ted Cruz, accused the GOP senator of breaking Texas.

by Sanford Nowlin March 6, 2024March 18, 2025

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Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas

Allred pulled to the front of a crowded field in which Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio was his toughest competitor.

by Sanford Nowlin March 6, 2024June 4, 2024

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales refused to answer the daily's questions about his alleged affair.

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Far-right Republicans are coming for centrist U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ seat in the GOP primary

Gonzales is running for the first time since the Texas GOP censured him for breaking with the party over his positions on gun control and border security.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune February 24, 2024September 5, 2024