UVALDE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected back in Uvalde on Friday, where questions persist about law enforcement’s response to the school shooting that left nearly two-dozen dead. Abbott is scheduled to hold a press conference during the afternoon. According to his office, he’ll address resources available to the community but can … Read more
NEW YORK — People in the Tri-State Area and across the country rallied Thursday for the children and adults murdered in the Texas elementary school shooting. Their goal was to pressure lawmakers to respond to the latest round of violence with stricter gun legislation, CBS2’s Ali Bauman reported. READ MORE: Texas gunman wasn’t confronted by anyone before … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) –The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics pay tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 children and two teachers, its sports leagues reacted by offering condolences to the victims’ families and calling for stricter gun legislation. While sport … Read more
UVALDE, Texas — As the last grieving families seeking information about their children filed out of Uvalde’s civic center late on Tuesday, the dry heat that had gripped the small town gave way to a rare thunderstorm. To Steven Garcia, who had just learned about the death of his 9-year-old daughter Ellie, the drops of … Read more
Biden, Democrats call for action and new gun law legislation – CBS News Watch CBS News After the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, President Biden and many Democrats are calling for new gun legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join “Red & Blue” … Read more
Matthew McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde where at least 21 people were killed Tuesday, described gun violence as an “epidemic we can control.” “Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us,” the 52-year-old actor said in a statement posted to his social … Read more
Death toll keeps rising in Texas elementary school shooting: CBS News Flash May 25, 2022 – CBS News Watch CBS News The death toll has been growing in the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. At least 19 children and two adults were killed by an 18-year-old gunman, authorities say. CBS News projects … Read more
Outrage, heartbreak over Texas school massacre – CBS New York Watch CBS News The public and politicians are calling for change after another senseless shooting claimed innocent lives at an elementary school in Texas. CBS2’s John Dias has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
At least 19 students and two adults were killed during a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday. In the hours that followed, many high-profile figures – from politicians to celebrities – reacted to the tragic shooting on social media. “Lord, enough. Little children and their teacher. Stunned. … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden delivered remarks Tuesday following the deadly school shooting that happened in Uvalde, Texas, calling for change surrounding the country’s gun laws. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 20 people – 18 children, a teacher, and the suspected shooter – are dead after Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School. … Read more