Uvalde
The latest on Uvalde, Texas. Uvalde is a city near the Mexico-United States border and roughly 80 miles west of San Antonio. On May 24, 2022, it was the sight of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, where 19 children and 2 adults were murdered by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, who was shot and killed by authorities.
Who is Nathan Cruz? Uvalde school shooter's cousin arrested after threats
The 17-year-old allegedly plotted to "do the same thing" as his cousin Salvador Ramos, who murdered 19 children and two teachers.
Lauren Boebert throws out pin honoring school shooting victim
Boebert's actions were called "disgusting" by an organization composed of families who suffered losses at Uvalde.
Texas DPS ordered to release Uvalde school shooting documents
The Lone Star State law enforcement agency was ordered to release records related to the massacre in which 19 children and two adults died over a year ago.
Gun Control Will Not Save Our Children. We Honor Uvalde With Real Solutions
Our best remembrance of victims is tied directly to a commitment to improve the moral fabric of the country our current kids are growing up in.
Gun Control Is the Only Way to Save Our Kids From Another Uvalde
Yes, mentally ill people can commit some awful gun crimes—but it is politicians who protect embryos but not our kids who are truly sick.
Texas bill would train third graders to use "battlefield" tourniquets
The bill, if voted on and passed this legislative session, would accompany multiple other school-related safety bills passed by Texas lawmakers.
How Nashville shooting bodycam footage compares with Uvalde police actions
Police took more than an hour to take down the shooter who murdered 21 people at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, last May.
Migrants in deadly Texas incident were locked in train car for hours: Mayor
Officials said that 15 migrants were found "suffocating" in a train car near Uvalde, Texas, Friday afternoon as temperatures reached 87 degrees.
Greg Abbott's response to El Paso mall shooting sparks anger
Critics have pointed to Abbott's response to the deadly shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde last year.
The crimes that shook America in 2022: From Idaho to Colorado Springs
A slew of mass shootings, murders and attacks took place this year in America. Here is a look at some of the major incidents that hit the headlines in 2022.
AR-15 rifles have killed at least 36 people in mass shootings this year
AR-15-style rifles were used by gunmen in New York; Uvalde, Texas; and now Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2022.
Greg Abbott wins Uvalde despite Beto O'Rourke's push for gun reforms
The governor faced backlash over his handling of Uvalde's Robb Elementary School shooting throughout the campaign.
Kate Middleton backed Meghan Markle over much-criticized Uvalde visit—Book
Meghan Markle was accused of a "tacky photo opportunity" when she laid flowers for school shooting victims but Kate Middleton "understood," a new book says.
Captain heard telling cops to wait in Uvalde massacre still on active duty
Other police have lost their jobs over the response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. But one officer remains employed while under investigation.
Alex Jones says "we woke up Kanye West" about White Lives Matter
The Infowars host praised West and pundit Candace Owens for wearing "White Lives Matters" shirts.
Uvalde decides to hit pause button on school cops after string of failures
It is unclear how long the school police force in Uvalde may be suspended.
Fact Check: Was Uvalde Victim's Parent Imprisoned for Assaulting Officer?
An unnamed parent to one of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting was targeted in a speculative online post.
Can Beto O'Rourke Beat Greg Abbott? Uvalde Moment Gives Way to Grim Hopes
Beto O'Rourke is winning the conversation on guns. His polling on other issues, however, could bode trouble as he seeks to unseat Republican Greg Abbott.
School Shooting Threat Sparks Uvalde-Style Clash Between Parents, Police
Several parents were detained as they tried to reach the students locked inside Jefferson High School in San Antonio.
Bad Bunny Meets With Uvalde Shooting Survivor
The Puerto Rican rapper-singer had previously given suite tickets to the family members of Uvalde shooting victim Ellie Garcia.
Uvalde Park Shooting Injures 2, Months After School Massacre; 4 Arrested
As the Texas community continues to grieve from the Robb Elementary School shooting, police said the Thursday gunfire was potentially gang-related.
Internal Email in Uvalde Tragedy Shows Failures Admitted in School Shooting
The Texas Department of Public Safety director wrote in an email that all law enforcement entities failed, including his own.
Billboards Warn California Residents Not to Move to Texas After Mass Exodus
The billboards mention Uvalde, include an image of a person wearing a hooded sweatshirt and boast a red X through the "Don't mess with Texas" slogan.
Uvalde School Parents React to Pete Arredondo Being Fired
Family members of the victims have expressed relief at the decision while Arredondo's lawyer said he should be praised for saving lives.
Pete Arredondo Cites Safety Fear, Skips His Firing at Uvalde School Hearing
After remaining mostly silent under a barrage of criticism, Arredondo defended his response to the shooting and said his rights had been infringed upon.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Suggests Uvalde Students Needed JR-15s for Defense
The JR-15, which was introduced earlier this year, is a small semi-automatic assault weapon modeled after the larger AR-15 and marketed to children.
Pete Arredondo Faces Termination as Uvalde Parents Demand He Be Fired
If Uvalde's school district police chief stays "y'all do not give a damn about our children," one parent told the school board.
School District Makes Clear Backpacks Mandatory in Wake of Uvalde Shooting
The measure announced Monday "will not eliminate safety concerns" but is "one of several steps" to protect students, said the Dallas school district.
Greg Abbott 'Put Obstacles' in Front of Uvalde Investigation: State Senator
"He's the governor of the state of Texas, and he has refused to step in," state Senator Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, said.
Salvador Ramos Called 'School Shooter' Year Before Uvalde Shooting: Report
Texas lawmakers investigating the shooting found that Ramos displayed several other warning signs prior to the deadly incident.
