A special Texas Senate committee is meeting at 9 a.m. Central on Tuesday in response to the Uvalde school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Full Story
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The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede. Full Story
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We’re joining other newsrooms in Texas by silencing our social media accounts for 21 minutes on Tuesday. Full Story
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Abbott’s press conference follows a morning briefing from top law enforcement who admitted local police made a crucial error as the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde continued. Full Story
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The press conference is slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. Central time and comes after news reports quoting local residents saying that law enforcement did not enter the school fast enough. Full Story
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Abbott was publicly criticized by his Democratic opponent for governor. Abbot also said he wasn’t sure if he would attend the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting later this week. Full Story
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We’re hiring reporters to cover the Panhandle/South Plains and East Texas, along with a regional editor. We hope to also place staff in the Rio Grande Valley and the Permian Basin. Full Story
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“The team’s coverage of a large winter storm was not just hard-hitting accountability journalism, it was public service at its best,” judges for the Investigative Reporters and Editors award wrote. Full Story
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Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for the general election. Here’s the latest. Full Story
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Tribune editor-in-chief Sewell Chan moderated a conversation with experts on what the influx of Californians means for Texas’ economy, population and politics. Full Story
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