The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Rays swing their way to third straight win, beat White Sox

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays felt their somnolent offense was waking up when they won the final two games in Texas, and that certainly looked to be true when they scored four runs in the first inning Friday against the White Sox. Even more so when they added on…

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

Buffalo-area GOP Rep. Jacobs won't run again after backlash for gun control support

After mass shootings in Buffalo and at a Texas school, Jacobs said he would vote for a federal assault weapons ban if he had a chance. His comments sparked a furious reaction from conservatives,

WEKU · Jun 4, 2022

Texas House creates special committee to investigate Uvalde school shooting

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Friday the creation of a special investigative committee to examine the Robb Elementary School shooting.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Texans waive Texas A&M OL Carson Green

The Houston Texans have waived offensive lineman Carson Green, who played college ball at Texas A&M.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022

Robb Elementary teacher who police incorrectly claimed left door open is ‘heartbroken,’ lawyer says

A Texas teacher already reeling after the mass shooting inside Robb Elementary has been made to feel all the more devastated by authorities who incorrectly stated she propped open a door that allowed the gunman to enter the school.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Police chief had no radio during Texas school shooting: Senator

Loved ones of victims killed at Uvalde, Texas primary school are still seeking answers about law enforcement’s response.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2022

What did police know as the Texas school shooting unfolded?

As investigators dig deeper into the law enforcement response to the deadly school shooting, in Uvalde, Texas, a host of disturbing questions remain about what officers on the scene knew as the attack was unfolding

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Uvalde lawmaker snubbed from committee

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also snubbed other lawmakers whose districts were affected by other Texas mass shootings

Salon · Jun 3, 2022

Senator: Chief had no radio during Uvalde school shooting

A Texas state senator says the state agency investigating the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde has determined that the commander facing criticism for the slow police response was not carrying a radio as the massacre unfolded

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Uvalde gunman Salvador Ramos’ grandmother tried to get rid of his gun days before mass shooting, report claims

Under Texas’s lax gun laws, gunman Salvador Ramos was able to legally buy two semi-automatic weapons just days after his 18th birthday

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022