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Uvalde gunman's uncle begged to talk him out of shooting, 911 call shows

2:51pm August 10, 2024

by The Associated Press

The uncle of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooter begged police to let him try to talk his nephew down, according to a 911 call included in a trove of recordings and transcripts released by officials.

President Joe Biden hugs Steven Hadfield, who introduced him, during an event on prescription drug costs, in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Washington.

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Here are some of the guests who represent the themes of tonight's State of the Union

7:57am March 07, 2024

by NPR Staff

The guest list includes a woman whose sister was killed in the Uvalde shooting, the United Auto Workers president, and a naval officer who helped protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Kimberly Mata-Rubio meets Uvalde residents during her block walk on Oct. 21.

A mother's run for mayor raises a difficult question: How does Uvalde move forward?

5:00am November 06, 2023

by Karen Zamora

Kimberly Mata-Rubio's daughter Lexi was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now, as she runs for mayor, some residents see her as a painful reminder of a tragedy they're trying to move on from.

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FILE - A protestor holds a sign during a Students Demand Action event, near the U.S. Capitol, Monday, June 6, 2022, in Washington.

Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights

5:08am May 24, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

A year after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found the highest percentage in a decade said ending gun violence trumps protecting gun rights.

A memorial honoring the school shooting victims at Robb Elementary is seen on July 12 in Uvalde, Texas.

Uvalde school district suspends its police department as shooting probe report nears

7:25pm October 07, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

The Texas school district said it's suspending its police department, citing "recent developments." An investigation is looking into the police response to the Robb Elementary shooting in May.

A mural honoring Eva Mireles, a teacher who was killed in the shootings at Robb Elementary school.

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Texas artists honor the Uvalde victims with 21 murals they hope will help healing

9:12am August 20, 2022

by Jack Morgan

The idea was not to forget the victims' faces, says the project's creator, which is why they are depicted in large murals. Artists from throughout Texas volunteered their time and talent.

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Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin speaks during a special emergency city council meeting on Thursday. McLaughlin on Friday disputed a new report alleging missed chances to end the massacre at Robb Elementary School.

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Uvalde mayor says police didn't get an early chance to end the school massacre

4:47pm July 08, 2022

by The Associated Press

Mayor Don McLaughlin disputed a new report that alleges missed chances to quickly end the deadly May 24 attack at a Texas elementary school.

People visit a memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on June 2, 2022, to pay their respects to the victims killed in a school shooting.

Uvalde shooting victims are not getting funds fast enough, local officials say

7:01pm July 06, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin say they've received complaints about the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center.

Investigators search for evidences outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 25, after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.

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Far more could have been done to save Uvalde massacre victims, a new report says

4:40pm July 06, 2022

by The Associated Press

Some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School possibly could have been saved had they received medical attention sooner while police waited before breaching the classroom, the report says.

Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo (left) attends a news conference outside of the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 26.

The Uvalde schools police chief resigns from city council

2:48pm July 02, 2022

by The Associated Press

Pete Arredondo stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.