President Biden calls on Congress to pass assault weapons ban, other restrictions
He offered other measures more likely to pass in Congress, like raising the age to 21 to purchase such weapons. Full Story
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Partisan tensions flare among Texans in congressional gun hearing
House Democrats are combining several gun policy bills into one large package known as the Protecting our Kids Act. Among the measures in the bill: raising the age to purchase semi-automatic weapons to 21; outlawing the sale, manufacture, transfer or possession of a large-capacity magazine; and creating tax breaks for purchasing proper gun storage equipment. Full Story
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Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, says it’s a “slap in the face” to be left off committee responding to shooting
Gutierrez, a Democrat who has been critical of the state’s response to past shootings, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also snubbed state senators whose districts were affected by shootings in El Paso and Santa Fe. Full Story
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Gun ownership is ingrained in Uvalde’s culture. Some here are rethinking how it should be regulated.
Longtime Uvalde residents say the city is a hunting mecca and the love for guns goes right along with it. But some would now support measures like raising the age limit to buy AR-style weapons or monitoring high-volume ammunition purchases. Full Story
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Beto O’Rourke renews calls for tougher gun laws after Uvalde shooting, including on assault weapons
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. Full Story
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Uvalde buries 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, the first of many funerals to come
She wanted to be an art teacher. Her favorite color was purple. She was laid to rest three weeks after her birthday. Full Story
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Analysis: History suggests attention on gun policy will fade well before the November elections
In addressing mass shootings, Texas’ top officials have tailored their responses to the wishes of some of their most outspoken voters. The results haven’t changed because we haven’t changed. Full Story
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Join us in 21 minutes of silence for the 21 victims in the Uvalde school shooting
We’re joining other newsrooms in Texas by silencing our social media accounts for 21 minutes on Tuesday. Full Story
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After another mass shooting, Texas Democrats again push for gun control measures
The question moving forward is whether Democrats, outnumbered in the Texas Legislature for two decades, will be able to put enough pressure on lawmakers to move on a previously intractable issue in gun-friendly Texas and that Republicans, who support looser gun laws, will fight tooth and nail. Full Story
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Addressing NRA in Houston, Donald Trump rejects gun regulations and calls for school safety overhaul
Trump spoke at the Houston event three days after the Uvalde school shooting. Full Story
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At NRA convention after Uvalde massacre, attendees describe a culture under siege
Deflecting blame from guns, attendees said a breakdown in society — including removing God from schools and a rise in mental illness — causes mass shootings, echoing the rhetoric of Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Watch: Grief shattered Uvalde; it has united it, too
Uvalde is grieving the loss of 19 students and two teachers after Tuesday’s devastating shooting at a local elementary school. In this video, residents say their town will never be the same, but they will help each other through the healing process. Full Story
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Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick cancel in-person NRA convention appearances in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
The Republican governor will still be seen in prerecorded remarks at the organization’s annual meeting, which begins Friday in Houston. Full Story
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Tale of two senators: Cruz doubles down against gun regulation while Cornyn leads GOP in negotiations
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has a history of working across the aisle to advance small gun policy bills after mass shootings. Full Story
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Watch: Texas officials hold press conference to address police response to mass shooting at Uvalde elementary school
The press conference is slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. Central time and comes after news reports quoting local residents saying that law enforcement did not enter the school fast enough. Full Story
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Uvalde gunman legally bought AR rifles days before shooting, law enforcement says
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
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“We are in mourning”: As parents awaited news, Uvalde residents processed their shock and grief
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
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Top Texas Republicans resist gun control and push for more armed teachers and police at schools in wake of Uvalde shooting
As President Joe Biden vowed to enact stricter gun laws following the Uvalde shooting, top Texas Republicans worked to create distance between the shooting and potential gun restrictions. Full Story
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Analysis: Grief. Horror. Inaction. Texas mass shootings follow a numbing script
We know what comes next. Another scar hardens on the state’s collective psyche, but little is done to prevent the next one. Full Story
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Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders signaled an openness to some gun restrictions after recent mass shootings. But in the last several years, lawmakers have eased gun laws, most notably by passing a permitless carry bill last year. Full Story
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