The Latest Breaking News from Texas

DIARY: One mother of many, watching the news and worrying

Since last week’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas, one Associated Press writer has, like so many parents, struggled to escape the thought of someone barging into her son’s classroom with a gun

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Former NFL running back Marion Barber was found dead in Texas

In the Dallas Cowboys' record books, only three players have scored more than Barber's 47 rushing touchdowns. But he faced severe struggles after his playing days.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2022

‘How much more carnage are we willing to accept?’ Biden pleads for gun control in primetime speech – as it happened

Biden has called for the age requirements to be raised and for the gun lobby to be reeled in

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2022

Ten-year-old cousins laid side-by-side at joint Texas school shooting funeral

Jailah Silguero and her cousin Jayce Luevanos, were both fatally shot last week during the massacre in Texas.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

New debate over gun laws will test the gun lobby’s influence - Roll Call

Gun control organizations and gun rights groups are gearing up for an immediate lobbying push while also investing in candidates. 

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2022

California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights

California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2022

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what happens next? Your questions answered

After the leak of the draft opinion in which the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe, we asked for your questions about the future of abortion care in the U.S. Here's what our experts said.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2022

As senators seek common ground on guns, 'red flag' laws become a focus

Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from individuals found to be a danger to themselves or others.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2022

At least 4 killed in Tulsa shooting

The incident is the 20th U.S. mass shooting since the 5/24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Salon · Jun 2, 2022

Editorial: Florida reacted to school shootings. The US can, too

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators met Tuesday on Zoom to continue exploring a compromise on gun safety legislation, just as more families in Uvalde, Texas, held funerals for some of 19 children and two teachers slaughtered there at an elementary school last week. We’re not naive enough to think…

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022