Uvalde school police chief told investigators why he didn't try to stop gunman
"Time's on our side right now. I know we probably have kids in there, but we've got to save the lives of the other ones."
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"Time's on our side right now. I know we probably have kids in there, but we've got to save the lives of the other ones."
Records shed new light on the medical delays of that day, adding to the scrutiny facing local, state and federal officials over the botched response to the shooting after officers waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman.
"She will never graduate high school, never fall in love herself, never be present at my wedding. We will never know how scared she was in her last moments in that classroom."
The frequency of school shootings has increased dramatically since the Columbine massacre in 1999, according to a new report from Tarleton State University.
The city of Uvalde sued the local prosecutor's office Thursday seeking access to records and other investigative materials on the May shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Sandra Torres has filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against police, the school district and the maker of the gun the shooter used.
The Uvalde officer who was leading the city's police department during the hesitant law enforcement response to an elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers has stepped down.
A dispatcher spoke with Lt. Mariano Pargas minutes after a 10-year-old girl dialed 911 from inside the adjoining rooms where the gunman had holed up.
A 10-year-old girl trapped with classmates and the Uvalde shooter repeatedly called 911 for help. It took officials 40 minutes to act.
The deadliest classroom shooting in Texas history has cast a long shadow in the midterm elections, intensifying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott 's campaign against Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
Sitting face to face with some of the parents and relatives of the Uvalde elementary school students gunned down, the Texas DPS Director insisted he won't resign despite their repeated demands.
A criminal investigation looking into the hesitant police response to the Uvalde school massacre will be finished by the end of the year, according to police.
Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the third officer to be fired over the botched law enforcement response to the shooting.
The school board in Uvalde held a meeting Monday night on the heels of more questionable decisions and admitted mistakes related to the May 24 massacre.
The superintendent of the Texas school district where a gunman killed 19 elementary school students and two teachers last May announced his retirement Monday, according to his wife's Facebook page.
The Uvalde School District has a school board meeting Monday, following its decision to suspend it's police department.
The district said in a statement on Oct. 7, 2022 that investigations uncovered new concerns about how the department operates.
Crimson Elizondo was one of the first of the 91 DPS officers to arrive, one of the 376 total law enforcement personnel who went to the school where the shooter was left for 77 minutes -- with dead, dying and traumatized victims -- before he was stopped.
School intruder audits statewide began this week in the latest step to increase school security in wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
North Richland Hills Police Chief, Jimmy Perdue, who serves as president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, said the officers first on scene needed to take action that day.
Video from the Uvalde school shooting has been obtained CBS 11 shows authorities at Robb Elementary School.
Video from the Uvalde school shooting obtained by CBS 11 shows authorities at Robb Elementary School.
Uvalde police have made four arrests related to a shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park on Sept. 8.
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics political reporter Jack Fink explores recent poll numbers in the November elections and an eyebrow raising endorsement in the Texas Lt. Governor's race.
Uvalde Memorial Park is located about one mile away from Robb Elementary School, where a gunman with an AR-15-style rifle killed 19 children and two teachers in May.
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Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
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Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
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The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
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Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
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.
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