O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas…

The conservative, predominantly Hispanic town has long supported law enforcement. But some wonder how — or if — the heavily criticized response to the shooting will change that. By Jason Beeferman, The Texas TribuneMay 31, 2022 “Uvalde’s “back-the-blue” values collide with outrage over police response to Texas’ worst school shooting”…

Uvalde’s local incident commander thought the active shooting had stopped and that the gunman had barricaded himself inside the school. Inside, the killing continued. By Joshua Fechter and Reese Oxner, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2022 ““The wrong decision”: Texas DPS says local police made crucial error as school shooting continued”…

All 13 Senate Democrats demanded lawmakers pass legislation that raises the minimum age to purchase a firearm and requires universal background checks, among other measures. By Kate McGee, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2022 “Texas Senate Democrats call for special session to raise the age to purchase guns, require universal background…

Residents of Uvalde, a deeply religious community, prayed, cried and embraced each other on the first Sunday since a gunman killed 21 people at an elementary school. By Brian Lopez and Erin Douglas, The Texas TribuneMay 29, 2022 ““We will be reunited with them one day”: Uvalde worshippers pray for…

Facing yet another community grieving after a mass shooting, the president replied, ‘We will.’ But Congress hasn’t managed to change gun policy for decades. By Abby Livingston, The Texas TribuneMay 29, 2022 “‘Do something!’ Biden is urged as he leaves Uvalde church” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…

The Texas Department of Public Safety previously said local police made key errors. A specialized team of federal officers didn’t enter the school until more than an hour after the shooter arrived at the school. By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneMay 29, 2022 “U.S. Justice Department will review Uvalde response…

Residents of this town, which is nicknamed “the Crossroads of America,” grapple with the horror of losing 21 lives. By Erin Douglas and Jason Beeferman, The Texas TribuneMay 29, 2022 ““This is not us”: Tight-knit Uvalde, rooted in Texas history, navigates incalculable grief” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…

State officials provided a timeline of the massacre and have corrected crucial details amid public demands for information on how authorities handled the situation. By Reese Oxner, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2022 “What we know, minute by minute, about how the Uvalde shooting and police response unfolded” was first published…

Tuesday’s school shooting is a tragic end to a terrible year for Texas teachers who faced two COVID-19 surges, staffing shortages, school boards fights, book bans. By Brian Lopez, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2022 “Uvalde shooting pushes Texas teachers to breaking point” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…