Families of students injured in Uvalde school shooting take legal action
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Four families are taking legal action.
The governor's attention, along with that of the nation, remains on Uvalde following the elementary school shooting that left 19 fourth-graders and two teachers dead.
Limones swapped his role of funeral attendant for that of a preacher trying to comfort a community and explain horror that defies easy answers.
Parents of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will appear before a House committee.
An educator at Robb Elementary who tried to close the door the shooter used has been shaken by her experience.
Following the Uvalde school massacre, Democratic State Senator Royce West is among the Senators named by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to the newly formed Special Committee To Protect All Texans.
e House Judiciary Committee plans to vote on new gun legislation that would raise the age to buy a semi-automatic rifle.
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to advance legislation to raise the age limit for purchasing certain semi-automatic rifles.
CBS11 spoke to police veterans who said blame should fall on more officers than just Chief Arredondo.
The League of United Latin American Citizens said the younger students in the organization came up with the idea to honor the 21 victims.
What happened in Uvalde last week is weighing on the hearts of so many teachers and students. Many are left wondering what can I do to show kindness and comfort during this difficult time?
Outside Robb Elementary School, the place where 19 children and two teachers were killed last week, is now a place for mourners to grieve and remember these young lives.
Steven McCraw, Director Texas Department of Public Safety, said officers "thought they had more time to organize and get more equipment," while the gunman was locked inside a classroom with children.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants an immediate safety review of all public schools in the state.
The chief of police for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District isn't responding to requests for a second interview from investigators, according to Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw.
Pete Arredondo, the school district police chief who was the on-site commander during the shooting in Uvalde, says he's speaking regularly with DPS investigators.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants special legislative committees to develop recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training and firearm safety.
The UCISD Superintendent also said the district is not going to comment on the shooting or the investigation.
Pete Arredondo was the police incident commander during the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 21.
A Richardson couple is turning their sadness and anger over recent mass shootings into art.
It's been a very emotional week for the tight-knit community and on Tuesday, the first two funerals were held.
The Robb Elementary School teacher who propped open an exterior door that law enforcement said a gunman used to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers had closed the door but it did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for the city of Uvalde following the shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, people in Uvalde, Texas will say goodbye to children and teachers -- one burial after another.
A Fort Worth pastor who went to Uvalde following the Robb Elementary School mass shooting is back in town and sharing his experience.
Darrian Cortez Johnson pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Officer Jacob Candanoza ahead of his trial, which moved to the sentencing phase.
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
The shooting unfolded around 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Dallas Police said.
Pastor Alonzo Diego Fuller denied the allegations in remarks to his church before returning to jail.
A Mansfield woman is dead and another has been charged with murder after police say a late-night fight Saturday escalated into a stabbing.
The shooting happened around 1 p.m. on May 23, 2026.
The shooting unfolded late Saturday night.
On May 9, officers were called to the 4000 block of Towne Crossing Boulevard to assist the fire department after an unconscious 4-month-old baby was found.
Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is one of nine defendants charged in the January confrontation.
Fans say shifting seat maps left them with lower‑value tickets than what they believed they purchased.
Transit providers and shuttle services are preparing for heavy demand as hundreds of thousands of fans arrive in North Texas.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
The project advances long‑term efforts to grow the state park system and safeguard natural resources, officials say.
The Camp Mystic chief health officer can practice nursing again under restrictions after a temporary suspension tied to the deadly 2025 flood that killed 27 girls.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink discusses the fight against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate in November with Democratic nominee James Talarico. Talarico says Paxton is bringing up old statements to distract from his career of corruption.
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. Despite its name, it no longer oversees the railroad industry.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
