Department of Public Safety Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the first state police officer fired in the aftermath of a botched police response to the shooting. He was the highest-ranking state trooper to initially respond to Robb Elementary School.
By Zach Despart and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune, and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica
DPS Director Steven McCraw also said agency leaders for the Uvalde region 'did what they are supposed to do' and 'stepped up to meet the moment,' meeting notes show.
ProPublica and the Texas Tribune have submitted about 70 requests to state and local agencies for emergency response documentation surrounding the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Most likely won’t be released publicly for months, if ever.
The nine pages of blue ink on white lined paper show how the governor prepared his remarks for a news conference May 25, the day after the shooting — presumably based on information being given to him.
A nearly 6,000-square-foot Monte Vista mansion that blends historic details with modern elegance underwent a steep, $200,000 price cut late last month.…