This time, Gov. Greg Abbott has few suggestions on how the state might prevent future mass shootings

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• Uvalde mass shooter was confronted by law enforcement before entering elementary school

  by Joshua Fechter Updated: May 25, 2022

  The governor said the 18-year-old gunman shared each step of his rampage on Facebook, but the social media giant says they were private text messages — not public posts. Full Story 

• Texas has some safety requirements for public schools — but leaves most of the particulars up to education officials

  by María Méndez May 25, 2022

  Texas requires schools to have emergency plans and conduct safety drills. But a lot of decisions about safety are left to school districts and charter schools. Full Story 

• A day after school shooting, Uvalde’s tight-knit community prays, donates blood and grieves

  by Jason Beeferman and Erin Douglas May 25, 2022

  Many in this small South Texas town of about 15,000 residents had ties to Robb Elementary, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers on Tuesday. A day later, residents sought to help and begin healing their community. Full Story 

• Here’s how to help Uvalde shooting victims, survivors and their families

  by Emily Hernandez May 25, 2022

  Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Here are some ways people across the world can help the grieving community of Uvalde in the aftermath. Full Story 

• “What do we say?” Texas parents struggle with kids’ questions over Uvalde shooting

  by Karen Brooks Harper May 25, 2022

  As the news of the Uvalde shooting spread through schoolyards and homerooms on Wednesday, experts advise openness when talking with kids. Full Story 

• Texas state bar files professional misconduct lawsuit against Ken Paxton for attempt to overturn 2020 presidential elections

  by James Barragán Updated: May 25, 2022

  Paxton had been under investigation for the complaint since 2021 and had called attempts to investigate him a ploy by “leftists” in the state bar association. Full Story 

• Uvalde gunman legally bought AR rifles days before shooting, law enforcement says

  by Reese Oxner Updated: May 25, 2022

  He brought only one of the rifles with him into the elementary school, according to the briefing. The other was left in a truck he crashed nearby. Full Story 

• San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says state leaders, not locals, can prevent mass shootings

  by Texas Tribune Events Staff Updated: May 25, 2022

  Nirenberg said arming teachers with firearms, an approach pushed by Texas Republicans, is not the solution. Full Story 

• Gov. Greg Abbott won’t say whether he plans to attend NRA convention in Houston on Friday

  by James Barragán May 25, 2022

  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are also scheduled to attend the event but their offices have not commented on their attendance since the shooting unfolded in Uvalde on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to speak, said Wednesday he still plans to attend. Full Story 

• Hours after Uvalde school shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott attended a fundraiser 300 miles away

  by Patrick Svitek Updated: May 25, 2022

  A spokesperson for Abbott said he had previously committed to the event but all campaign-related activities are postponed until further notice. Full Story 

• Beto O’Rourke confronts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at Uvalde press conference: “This is on you”

  by Patrick Svitek May 25, 2022

  O’Rourke’s disruption drew angry responses from the elected officials onstage, with Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin calling him a “sick son of a bitch.” Full Story 

• Coronavirus in Texas: Track hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths

  by Texas Tribune Staff Updated: May 25, 2022

  The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track coronavirus hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths. Full Story 

• Moderate Democrats win two key South Texas runoffs, while another is too close to call

  by Patrick Svitek May 25, 2022

  U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s too-close-to-call runoff got most of the attention, but three other primary runoffs Tuesday carried big stakes for Democrats as they try to defend South Texas from a new GOP offensive. Full Story 

• Texas drought strengthens its grip, triggering wildfires, water restrictions and crop disasters

  by Erin Douglas and Emily Hernandez May 25, 2022

  Hundreds of wildfires have broken out this spring. More than a dozen areas are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions, and more than 200 Texas counties have been designated as crop disaster areas. Full Story 

• “We are in mourning”: As parents awaited news, Uvalde residents processed their shock and grief

  by Erin Douglas and Jason Beeferman May 25, 2022

  Families gathered at the city’s civic center to await news about their children following the elementary school shooting. Other residents processed their shock and grief in places of worship. Full Story 

• Henry Cuellar declares victory, but Jessica Cisneros won’t concede in nail-biter runoff for South Texas seat

  by Abby Livingston and Patrick Svitek Updated: May 25, 2022

  The race is a rematch from 2020, when Cuellar narrowly defeated Cisneros in the March primary of that year. This time, Cuellar is weakened because of an FBI raid on his home and renewed attention on his anti-abortion stance. Full Story