The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Matthew McConaughey pounds White House lectern in anger over Uvalde massacre

Oscar winner was born in Texas town where 19 students and two teachers were murdered

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Matthew McConaughey holds up artwork of children killed in Uvalde in White House briefing: ‘These lives matter’

The Uvalde, Texas native became emotional as he described his encounters with families of children who died in last month’s mass shooting

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Texas suspends inmate transports after escape left 5 dead

The Texas prison system says it's temporarily stopped transporting inmates as it investigates how a convicted murderer escaped from a transport bus last month, later killing a man and his four grandsons

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Never too young to fly: Can high school programs solve the pilot shortage for airlines?

ADDISON, Texas — Clio Vazquez has traded his education in a high school classroom for a view of the runway and planes taking off at Addison Airport just north of Dallas.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

John Cena announces stunning WWE return on 20-year anniversary since his debut

WWE legend John Cena will return to the company two decades after making his epic debut and will appear on Monday Night Raw emanating from Laredo, Texas on June 27

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Tesla Model Y Giga Texas Versions: Build Quality Check & Key Details

It seems Tesla is about ready to start delivering Model Y crossovers with the 4680 cells and structural battery pack. Here's a detailed look at multiple copies.

InsideEVs · Jun 7, 2022

Gov. Abbott wants Texas State University to provide active-shooter training to schools

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants more active shooter response training for schools, particularly for district police and school resource officers.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Texas House speaker taps brakes on Dan Patrick’s $50M request for bulletproof shields

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan indicated Monday that he wants to wait on a proposal from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calling for $50 million to outfit police with bulletproof shields to combat mass shootings.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Sansad Watch Ep 37: Does India have a gun problem?

Two incidents recently took place that reinvigorated the discussion on gun control. In the United States, it was a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. In India, it was the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala.

Newslaundry · Jun 7, 2022

Democrats set up votes on gun legislation as Senate negotiates - Roll Call

House Democrats plan to press forward on voting on a series of gun control proposals starting Wednesday.

Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022