The city of Uvalde in Texas recently released previously confidential information related to the May 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting. This release came as part of a settlement with various news organizations. Lomi Kriel, a reporter with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, joins the discussion to shed more light on this development.
In rural Texas, addressing can be a challenge as residents often create their own street names or maps may lack essential roads. Mary Cantrell of The Big Bend Sentinel explores this issue in far West Texas, highlighting the clash between informal addressing systems and official requirements.
Amtrak has announced the restoration of Gulf Coast rail service, providing passengers traveling east through Texas on the Sunset Limited with access to more coastal destinations by transferring to the new Amtrak line in New Orleans.
Despite efforts to plug and bury retired oil and gas wells across Texas, some wells in the Permian Basin have been found to be leaking, raising concerns about environmental impacts. Mitch Borden of Marfa Public Radio reports on this troubling discovery from Crane County.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Texas athletes secured a total of 41 medals, positioning the Lone Star State as the seventh best-performing “country” at the Games. The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, under the leadership of new coach Emma Hayes, made history by winning gold after a disappointing early exit from the World Cup. Former U.S. soccer champion Linda Hamilton discusses Hayes’ strategy, standout players, and the future of the team.
In music history, Dallas’s iconic Bronco Bowl hosted its final concert, marking the end of an era. Jason Mellard from the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University recounts the story of this beloved venue.
Experts from Texas A&M University’s Department of Anthropology are leading a preservation effort for a historic battle cannon housed at the Alamo, symbolizing Texas’ rich past. Chris Dostal, assistant professor of nautical archaeology, provides insights into this significant project.
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Tehran, Israel is bracing for a potential strike from Iran or its regional allies. The Pentagon has deployed a guided missile submarine to the region, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. Kpler energy analyst Matt Smith discusses the implications of these developments on Texas, a key player in global oil supplies.
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