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How We Fight Back When Officials Resist Releasing Information You Have a Right to Know
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How We Fight Back When Officials Resist Releasing Information You Have a Right to Know
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What Is the Status of the Uvalde Investigation?: As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during ...
propublica.org/article/uvalde-texas-shooting-investigations-status-personnel-changes
Uvalde Shooting Report Clears Officers Of Wrongdoing—Angering Victims’ Families: The shooting happened nearly two years ago, resulting in 21 dead and 17 injured.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/03/07/uvalde-shooting-report-clears-officers-of-wrongdoing-angering-victims-families/
Anthony Longoria, of Atascosa, Texas, is lit by a fire while observing the peak totality of 2024 Solar Eclipse in Uvalde, Texas
reuters.com/pictures/pictures-along-path-totality-eclipse-watchers-left-darkness-2024-04-08/XM4RZ5ARJ5NA3GKB3WURB646OM/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/biden-gun-show-firearms-rule-00151655
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Ted Cruz Scolded by Largest Texas Newspaper: The GOP senator was called out as one of "those standing in the way" of additional funding for Affordable ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruz-scolded-houston-chronicle-affordable-connectivity-program-extension-1890150
Man who lost son in Robb Elementary shooting criticizes Uvalde shirt sold at Walmart; store issues apology
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/uvalde-texas-walmart-shirt-criticism/73368450007/
School shooting survivors share their stories, from Columbine to Oxford High: School shooting survivors across generations write letters to future survivors.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/10-years-after-sandy-hook-school-shooting-survivors/story
Walmart issues apology for Uvalde, Texas T-shirt amid social media backlash: Walmart apologizes for a “Where the heck is Uvalde, Texas” T-shirt sold in Texas ...
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287768835.html
Walmart faces backlash online for selling Uvalde shirt: Walmart is facing backlash for reportedly selling a shirt with the phrase, "Where the heck is Uvalde ...
expressnews.com/news/article/walmart-faces-backlash-online-selling-uvalde-shirt-19390410.php
Can Colin Allred Actually Flip Ted Cruz’s Senate Seat to Democrats?: Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat. The Texas Republican is ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/who-is-colin-allred-texas-ted-cruz-senate-1234999872/
T-Squared: The Texas Tribune has won its first National Magazine Award: We were recognized — along with our partners ProPublica and FRONTLINE — for our ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/01/national-magazine-award-uvalde/
Uvalde mayor abruptly resigns, citing health concerns, ahead of City Council meeting
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/01/uvalde-mayor-cody-smith-resigns-robb-elementary-school-shooting/73173548007/
Gov. Greg Abbott to fundraise in NYC amid border feud with mayor: Gov. Greg Abbott returns to New York City to keynote a New York Republican Party Gala where he ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/greg-abbott-new-york-city-fundraiser-19379813.php
McDonald's cuts cost of breakfast to well under £3: There is also a deal on Halloumi Fries and another on a Breakfast Roll
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/mcdonalds-cuts-cost-breakfast-well-28996538
Uvalde mothers urge change at gun violence panel at SMU: Every time they speak, they breathe life into their daughters' legacy. The three Uvalde mothers ...
dallasnews.com/news/education/2024/04/05/uvalde-mothers-urge-change-at-gun-violence-panel-at-smu/
McDonald's cuts price of Chicken McNuggets by up to half: It is the first time the price has been reduced on boxes of 6, 9 and 20 nuggets
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/mcdonalds-cuts-price-chicken-mcnuggets-28974615
Volunteer Bob Ward rockin’ the Ronald McDonald house: Volunteer Bob Ward has witnessed countless families reap the benefits of the Ronald McDonald House over the ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/volunteer-bob-ward-rockin-the-ronald-mcdonald-house/BBYYUU5WNZF55ECFJMBBU64WHM/
Reason iconic clown character vanished: He’s one of the most famous characters of all time — but a few years ago he vanished.
news.com.au/lifestyle/food/restaurants-bars/why-iconic-clown-character-ronald-mcdonald-vanished/news-story/63961b048fe8126076b144a5eec7e8d3
Texans desperately need expiring federal internet subsidy | Editorial: Thousands of Texans rely on Joe Biden's Affordable Connectivity Program to pay for ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/affordable-internet-broadband-texas-ted-cruz-19399245.php
After Texas’ largest wildfire, a rancher moves on with a one calf: Dale Jenkins and other Texas Panhandle ranchers recounted their stories about the Smokehouse ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/11/texas-wildfires-cattle-recovery/
Delta-8 ban to be studied by Texas lawmakers: On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on state senators to explore a ban on delta-8 and delta-9 hemp products ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/delta8-ban-marijuana-19399799.php
Leaders in OK legislature say they'll propose a bill to make "impermissible occupation" a crime.
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/11/legislative-leaders-follows-texas-lead-on-immigration/73295387007/
Texas A&M University regent explores on-campus Aggie Bonfire: Texas A&M discontinued the annual Aggie Bonfire after the 1999 tragedy, when the pile of 500 logs ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/texas-am-aggie-bonfire-regent-19396425.php
Texas is replacing thousands of human exam graders with AI: Students in Texas sitting their state-mandated exams this week are being used as guinea pigs for a ...
theverge.com/2024/4/10/24126206/texas-staar-exam-graders-ai-automated-scoring-engine
Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling: Authorities said the 26-year-old turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled from police in ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/04/texas-national-guard-arrest-human-smuggling-pursuit/
What Is the Status of the Uvalde Investigation?: As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during ...
propublica.org/article/uvalde-texas-shooting-investigations-status-personnel-changes
Border district election shows conservative pressures in Texas politics: The Uvalde shooting looms large in this GOP primary runoff.
axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/04/02/texas-election-tony-gonzales-brandon-herrera-guns
As Texas students clash over Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies
keranews.org/politics/2024-03-27/as-texas-students-clash-over-israel-hamas-war-gov-greg-abbott-orders-colleges-to-revise-free-speech-policies
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
bit.ly/4au0sxY
Greg Abbott Celebrates Arresting Nearly 500,000 Migrants: Abbott touted the arrests as helping to fill "dangerous gaps" created by the federal government ...
newsweek.com/greg-abbott-celebrates-arresting-nearly-500000-migrants-1878731
Uvalde Police Chief Announces Resignation: The news comes less than a week after an investigation by the city of Uvalde found that city police officers made ...
nyti.ms/4cfVxCS
Uvalde report clears officers of wrongdoing, outraging families: Families were infuriated by praise for local law enforcement in a report on the Robb Elementary ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/07/uvalde-robb-elementary-shooting-report/
Harry and Meghan surprise family of Texas school shooting victim with 'lots of tears of joy'
news.sky.com/story/harry-and-meghan-surprise-family-of-texas-school-shooting-victim-with-lots-of-tears-of-joy-13091590
Uvalde police chief announces resignation after report on Robb Elementary School shooting
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uvalde-police-chief-announces-resignation-report-robb-elementary-schoo-rcna143063
New EPA Rule to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions From Sterilization Facilities: The new rule comes after a 2021 investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune ...
propublica.org/article/epa-rule-ethylene-oxide-sterilization-facilities
Judge Skewers Texas Lawyer Trying to Close Charity Helping Migrants: "You did not offer to act in good faith," an El Paso judge told a Texas lawyer regarding an ...
newsweek.com/judge-skewers-texas-lawyer-trying-close-charity-helping-migrants-1877307
Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez Abruptly Resigns After Controversial Report Clearing Cops
thedailybeast.com/uvalde-police-chief-daniel-rodriguez-abruptly-resigns-after-controversial-report-clearing-cops
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Uvalde Families Nearly 2 Years After Mass Shooting
huffpost.com/entry/prince-harry-meghan-markle-visit-uvalde-families_n_65edcd67e4b05cfcf67fa340
2024 daylight saving time: What to know: As daylight saving time starts Sunday, Houstonians will expect to lose an hour, adding more sunlight during the evenings ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/2024-daylight-saving-time-18702439.php
‘Giving back’: school creates cookbook to fundraise: A Dunedin primary school created an international cookbook to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House Charities ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/%E28098giving-back%E28099-school-creates-cookbook-fundraise
Gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera forces runoff for Uvalde, Texas seat: The House Republican who represents Uvalde, Texas, and voted for a gun safety bill after the ...
nbcnews.com/tech/internet/gun-youtuber-brandon-herrera-tony-runoff-uvalde-texas-gonzales-rcna142129
Here are some of the guests who represent the themes of tonight's State of the Union
npr.org/2024/03/07/1236485627/state-of-the-union-guests
Texas Supreme Court Judge Rails Against 'Brainwashed' Republican Colleagues: John Devine said in September he was concerned his colleagues "bow down to the altar ...
newsweek.com/john-devine-texas-supreme-court-rails-brainwashed-republican-colleagues-1873822
Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful: With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, the man once called the Texas GOP’s ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/28/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton/
Trump leads among some Texas oil and gas donors: Even as Texas voters line up overwhelmingly behind former president Donald Trump, the state's businessmen are so ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/trump-donors-texas-oil-gas-business-18682690.php
2024 daylight saving time: What to know: As daylight saving time starts Sunday, San Antonio will lose an hour, adding more sunlight during the evenings.
expressnews.com/news/article/2024-daylight-saving-time-18709835.php
Trump recruits Abbott but can’t remember the position (Thumbs): Also: Ogg for Soros money before she was against it. 100-degree February. Cornyn slams Paxton ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/trump-abbott-ogg-soros-killeencoogs-18695830.php
Judge Rules Texas School Did Not Violate CROWN Act By Punishing Black Student Over His Hairstyle
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/02/22/judge-rules-texas-school-did-not-violate-crown-act-by-punishing-black-student-over-his-hairstyle/
Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed for Senate GOP leader: Sen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. “Oh, there’ll be plenty of time to ...
texastribune.org/2024/02/28/texas-john-cornyn-mitch-mcconnell/
Uvalde Parent Says He Was Arrested For Saying 'F**k' At County Meeting: "They're more worried about me saying the word 'f**k' than they are that my son and ...
huffpost.com/entry/uvalde-parent-says-he-was-arrested-for-saying-fk_n_65ddf928e4b0189a6a7f7f71
Law enforcement may not face criminal charges in Uvalde: Local prosecutor Christina Mitchell last month convened a grand jury to investigate police officers’ ...
texastribune.org/2024/02/07/uvalde-shooting-grand-jury/
Jared Woodfill puts firebrand approach to the test in Texas House race: Woodfill is challenging state Rep. Lacey Hull, a Houston Republican who has the support ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/jared-woodfill-lacey-hull-primary-election-18693965.php
Inside Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s Low-Key Trip to Texas: After Meghan's panel at the SXSW conference, the couple spent time with family of one of the ...
harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a60165507/meghan-markle-prince-harry-texas-visit/
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Cops Who Bungled Uvalde Response Called for Grand Jury Testimony: Report: It is unclear exactly how many officers—of the nearly 400 who descended on Robb ...
thedailybeast.com/cops-who-bungled-uvalde-response-called-for-grand-jury-testimony-report
Texas schools report soaring nonmedical vaccine exemption rates: The rate of nonmedical vaccine exemptions among K-12 students last year reached a record high of ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/texas-schools-soaring-nonmedical-vaccine-exemption-18635816.php
Spotted at San Antonio airport: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Before the sighting, the royal couple last week visited the family of Irma Garcia ...
expressnews.com/news/article/prince-harry-meghan-markle-san-antonio-airport-18966922.php
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Xcel Energy acknowledges likely role in Smokehouse Creek fire: Xcel Energy said "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/xcel-texas-smokehouse-creek-fire-18710836.php
Quick Glance: Xcel Energy Linked to Largest Texas Wildfire
- Power lines sparked massive fires in Texas, including the state's largest, believed to be caused by Xcel Energy.
- Xcel Energy admits possible involvement in igniting the fire but denies negligence claims.
- Other fires caused by faulty power lines resulted in devastation and evacuations in different areas.
Judge Hands Ken Paxton Legal Setback: A judge rejected Texas Attorney General Paxton's efforts to avoid a trial in the whistleblower case against him.
newsweek.com/judge-hands-ken-paxton-legal-setback-1865798
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Marijuana Decriminalization in Texas Cities
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) files lawsuit against five Texas cities for marijuana decriminalization.
- According to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the cities are being sued for prohibiting the enforcement of Texas laws regarding marijuana possession and distribution by the police.
- Paxton’s legal action is part of a broader effort by the conservative state government to assert authority over its left-leaning cities.
- The five cities mentioned in the lawsuit on Wednesday are Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton, each of which enacted laws decriminalizing marijuana one to three years ago.
Ronald McDonald House, Smith Village named honorees for South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/07/ronald-mcdonald-house-smith-village-named-honorees-for-south-side-irish-st-patricks-day-parade/
Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine crossed a line (Editorial): GOP voters and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct should hold Texas Supreme Court ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/texas-supreme-court-john-devine-ethics-18696497.php
Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull celebrates barking, beer and snow: Dogs train for weeks, if not all year, for the annual Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg ...
oregonlive.com/travel/2024/02/sunriver-brewing-company-k9-keg-pull-celebrates-barking-beer-and-snow.html
Denver Slashing DMV And Other City Services To Cover Shelter For Thousands Of Migrants
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/02/09/denver-slashing-dmv-and-other-city-services-to-cover-shelter-for-thousands-of-migrants/
Why do so few people in Bexar County vote in the primary?: Why do so few people vote in the primary? Bexar County can do better. We commend each person who took ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/voter-turnout-bexar-primary-18708174.php
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Sister of Uvalde shooting victim to attend State of the Union tonight: After her 9-year-old sister was killed in the shooting, Jazmin Cazares spent her senior ...
expressnews.com/politics/article/state-of-the-union-uvalde-18709387.php
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Uvalde city council to release investigation of the police response to 2022 school massacre
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-uvalde-city-council-to-release-investigation-of-the-police-response-to/
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Girl develops 'devastating' brain condition after getting virus - family warning: 'The doctors told us the condition was life-threatening and that Sophia ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/girl-develops-devastating-brain-condition-28754214
Leaking, exploding, abandoned wells wreak havoc in West Texas: ‘Nobody really knows what you’re supposed to do’: Leaking, exploding, abandoned wells wreak havoc ...
texastribune.org/2024/02/28/abandoned-oil-wells-west-texas-railroad-commission/
The Death of Ronald McDonald: At one point, the fast food mascot was more recognisable than Jesus Christ. What happened?
vice.com/en/article/v7ew98/what-happened-to-ronald-mcdonald
Uvalde victim’s uncle arrested during furious speech at ex-police chief, video shows
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article285983741.html
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Texas judicial races dominated by personal attacks, salacious claims: Attorney General Ken Paxton is getting involved in several Texas judicial races ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/texas-supreme-court-judge-election-18696447.php
McDonald's slashes price of two menu favourites for today only: The half price deals are only available on February 26 and for customers who use the ...
lancs.live/whats-on/shopping/mcdonalds-slashes-price-two-menu-28702963
[INTERVIEW] McDonald's Korea to expand locally sourced ingredients to introduce more hit products
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/01/419_367782.html
West Texas town has money in the bank but can’t pick up its trash: The Kermit City Council spent years saving tax revenue fearing the energy economy would crash ...
texastribune.org/2024/01/04/kermit-texas/
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Schenck, Hervey, Slaughter in Republican primary for CCA: All three are experienced jurists with solid conservative credentials. Barbara Hervey and Michelle ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/schenck-keller-hervey-slaughter-texas-cca-paxton-18658370.php
Want a chance to win a Honda Motocompacto E-scooter? Visit the Columbus Auto Show
dispatch.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/02/20/columbus-international-auto-show-at-convention-center-feb-22-25/72673149007/
Anti-Muslim campaign mailers are showing up near Houston, San Antonio: The mailers come amid a Texas GOP civil war, with some members alleging that party leaders ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/anti-muslim-campaign-mailers-18644169.php
Texas A&M students, faculty in Qatar slam decision to close campus: Professors and students on the Doha campus are devastated by the board of regents’ sudden ...
texastribune.org/2024/02/12/texas-am-qatar-closure-faculty/
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For Texas Supreme Court: Walker, Sarosdy and Goldstein (Editorial): In Walker, Republicans have a good alternative to the ethically-challenged John Devine ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/texas-supreme-court-brian-walker-sarosdy-goldstein-18672510.php
Uvalde CISD classes to manage stress, trauma with ‘calm kits’: Cincinnati-based nonprofit Calm Caterpillar is becoming part of the district’s mission of ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/uvalde-cisd-calm-caterpillar-kits-18656453.php
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A politician answers the phone. It’s a child killed in a school shooting: Nothing they try has brought a stop to the violence — so parents from Parkland and ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/a-politician-answers-the-phone-its-a-child-killed-in-a-school-shooting-lfwxvkwpr
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