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Daniel Perry is sentenced to 25 years for killing an Austin protester. Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon him.

Perry’s case has become an explosive political stew of arguments over gun rights, self-defense and racist social media posts. The governor dived in early, saying he would pardon Perry even before a judge handed down the sentence.

The Texas Tribune

Two days, three attacks, 18 dead: Texas reels from weekend of horror

An active shooter attacked an outlet mall near Dallas on Saturday afternoon, killing eight before being shot dead himself by an Allen cop. The following morning, 570 miles south, a car plowed into a group of migrants waiting at a bus stop, killing eight more. Then, eight hours later, a…

The Independent UK

Deaths from firearms keep climbing in Texas, decades after lawmakers began weakening gun regulations

The rate of firearm-related deaths in Texas has reached a level not seen since the 1990s. Texas lawmakers have approved more than 100 bills that loosened gun restrictions since 2000.

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Prosecutors want 25-year sentence in Texas protest killing

Prosecutors want a U.S. Army sergeant who fatally shot an armed man during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Texas to be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison

The Independent UK

Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

How (Not) to Mourn a Mass Shooting

Two local churches in Allen offered contrasting visions of how the community can heal in the wake of mass murder.

Texas Observer

Texas mall shooting witness says he ‘loves guns’ but US needs to take action

Steven Spainhouer said he rushed to the scene of the shooting and found children covered in blood from head to toe, including a little girl whose face had been blown out by bullets

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Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927

The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.

The Texas Tribune

Texas mall shooting: All we know about the Allen outlet massacre

Details continue to emerge about the shooting that left eight victims and the gunman dead at Allen Premium Outlets in Texas. Bevan Hurley and Rachel Sharp report

The Independent UK

Even Senate sponsors are skeptical of bills to shield kids online - Roll Call

Even as many advance in congressional committees, bills to protect children online could be doomed by opposition from powerful opponents.

Roll Call

Two days, three attacks, 18 dead: Texas reels from weekend of horror

The Independent UK

Soldier to be sentenced for murder in Texas protest shooting

A U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder in the shooting death of an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter march in Texas faces up to life in prison when his sentencing hearing begins Tuesday

The Independent UK

Two days, three attacks, 18 dead: Texas reels from horrifying weekend of violence

The Independent UK

The Brownsville driver who hit a crowd of asylum-seekers is charged with manslaughter

George Alvarez, 34, faces eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Eight people died and 10 others were injured after he drove into a bus stop.

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The Texas Tribune

In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles

The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.

Salon

Fox confronts Abbott with gun poll

The Texas governor rejected calls for gun control after the latest mass shooting, blaming mental health

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on border security in first address since Allen and Brownsville tragedies

Abbott announced the deployment of new “Texas Tactical Border Force” units to El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley on Monday and Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S. seeks to shore up border as migrants gather ahead of end to Title 42

The Biden administration and Texas state government are sending reinforcements to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday.

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Salon

TX shooter "Right Wing Death Squad" link

Suspected gunman Mauricio Garcia wore a patch bearing initials used by neo-Nazis and white supremacists

The Independent UK

Texas mall shooting: All we know about the deadly outlet massacre

Details continue to emerge about the shooting that left eight victims and the gunman dead at Allen Premium Outlets in Texas. Bevan Hurley and Rachel Sharp report

The Texas Tribune

“This can’t be happening”: Allen becomes latest U.S. town to grapple with a mass shooting

After mall shooting, residents of the Dallas suburb are experiencing familiar rituals: mourning, anger and despair.

The Texas Tribune

After Allen shooting, Texas Republican leaders downplay guns, focus on mental health

President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that the gunman used an AR-15 in the attack.

The Guardian - US

‘Spare us your prayers’: Ted Cruz faces backlash after Texas mall shooting kills eight

Critics say the Republican senator should advocate for meaningful gun control rather than invoke prayer after mass, deadly violence

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott blames ‘anger’ not guns for Texas mall shooting

Republicans turn focus away from prevalence of firearms after latest massacre

The Independent UK

Witness of Texas mall massacre describes horrific scene and finding girl ‘with no face’

‘I never imagined in 100 years I would be thrust into the position of being the first first responder on the site to take care of people,’ Steven Spainhouer told CBS

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