Year: 2024

The town of Uvalde, Texas, has been gripped by sorrow as funerals began Tuesday for the 21 victims of the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. On May 24, an 18-year-old gunman armed with an assault rifle stormed the school, killing 19 children and two teachers in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. The first funerals were held for two 10-year-old girls, Amery Jo Garza and Mayte Yuleana Rodriguez. Amery, remembered as sweet, sassy, and full of life, loved swimming and drawing, according to her obituary. Mayte, described as a bright and dedicated student, was passionate…

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, schools across the United States are grappling with heightened fears of violence and a surge in copycat threats. The massacre, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers on May 24, has led to increased security measures, the deployment of additional police officers, and restrictions on campus access. For many families and educators, the measures are a grim reminder of the fraught state of school safety in the country. Jake Green, a 34-year-old father from Los Alamos, New Mexico, experienced this unease firsthand when…

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to offer condolences to the grieving community devastated by the tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. The Bidens arrived mid-morning and spent the day meeting with victims’ families, survivors, and members of the community. Their visit included a stop at a memorial site honoring the victims and attendance at Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. This marks the second time in May that President Biden has traveled to the site of a mass shooting. Earlier this month, on May 17,…

The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a public health advisory on Wednesday, highlighting the profound impact of stress on the mental health of parents and caregivers. In the advisory, Murthy called on government agencies, businesses, and community organizations to increase resources and implement policies aimed at providing better support for parents, caregivers, and families. This latest advisory is part of a broader effort by Murthy to address pressing public health concerns. In the past, he has used similar advisories to spotlight the dangers of gun violence and the mental health risks associated with social media for young…

What should have been a week of joy as summer vacation began turned into a week of sorrow for the community of Uvalde, Texas. Instead of celebrating the end of the school year, residents are now mourning the tragic loss of 19 children and two teachers who were killed in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the town began the heartbreaking process of laying the victims to rest. A visitation was held for 10-year-old Amery Jo Garza at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, located just across the street from Robb Elementary School, the site of the…