The Latest Breaking News from Uvalde

Nazi jokes and ‘cum trophies’: meet the Texas gunfluencer who could soon represent Uvalde

Brandon Herrera, a YouTuber known for making outrageous pro-gun statements, is the frontrunner to represent a district devastated by mass shootings

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood

Emergency responders say better tools and preparation also played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18

Uvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes

The week’s prolonged flooding hit Uvalde harder than almost anywhere else in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Homeowners never imagined they’d have to deal with a flood in the South Texas city.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

Rescuers saved many drivers and trapped residents from catastrophic Texas floods. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed one person has died amid the ongoing crisis. Floodwaters are barreling down the same river that caused devastation last summer. Many areas are still recovering from last year's deadly flooding events. Authorities are urging residents…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

How a Gun-Rights Extremist Could Soon Represent Uvalde in Congress

On his YouTube channel, Brandon Herrera has discussed the relative merits of weapons used in mass shootings and made light of political violence. He’s now on a glide path to the U.S. House.

Texas Observer · Jun 8

Trump Backs Impeached Texas AG Who Said Uvalde Was 'God's Plan' and Whose Wife Left Him on Biblical Grounds

Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton has reignited focus on Paxton's controversial past, including a public divorce and impeachment, just before the Texas Senate primary runoff.

International Business Times UK · May 20

Speaker Dustin Burrows asks Texas House to investigate Roblox in response to game simulating Uvalde shooting

Burrows added the charge to his list of interim priorities, instructing lawmakers to study ways to strengthen child protections on gaming platforms like Roblox.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

Ex-Uvalde schools police chief sues CBP, seeking agents’ testimony in his criminal trial

Prosecutors and attorneys for Pete Arrendondo, who faces charges over the shooting’s botched response, have repeatedly requested U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to testify. The agency has refused.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after admitting affair with staffer who died by suicide

Gonzales admitted Wednesday to having an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles, who worked in his Uvalde office

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales admits to affair with staffer who died by suicide as House opens ethics probe

Gonzales was accused for months of having an inappropriate relationship with Regina Santos-Aviles, a 35-year-old wife and mother who worked in his Uvalde office

The Independent UK · Mar 5