Matt Pierce

Matt Pierce is a South Texas based journalist covering border issues, immigration, agriculture and energy.

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Grandma Told Shooter to Get Rid of Gun Before Uvalde Attack

The woman Salvador Ramos shot in the face discovered a weapon a few days before his horrific attack and wanted it out of the house, sources say.

Michael Daly

‘TOO MUCH FOR ME TO CARRY’

Uvalde Mourns a Couple ‘You Could Turn to With Anything’

Joe Garcia succumbed to a heart attack two days after Irma was murdered in the massacre at the school where she taught.

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‘BARRICADED SUBJECT’

Uvalde Chief Ghosted Probers—but Showed Up for Swearing-In

Even as he was accused of wasting precious minutes that might have saved lives—and then vanishing on investigators—the embattled cop seems to have made time for himself.

Pilar Melendez

SO-CALLED ‘GOOD GUYS’

Day to Mourn Two Uvalde Victims Upended by Fury at Cops

As locals gathered to say goodbye to Amerie Jo Garza and Maite Rodriguez, some said they were so angry at the police response to the Uvalde shooting, they couldn’t properly grieve.

Matt Pierce

‘HOW COULD THEY DO THAT?’

Texas Cops Labeled ‘Great Actors’ by Furious Uvalde Families

Texans across the state have joined the families of the Robb Elementary victims in questioning whether the uniform worn by its law enforcement is simply a costume.

Matt Pierce

Matt Pierce

Grandma Told Shooter to Get Rid of Gun Before Uvalde Attack

Uvalde Mourns a Couple ‘You Could Turn to With Anything’

Uvalde Chief Ghosted Probers—but Showed Up for Swearing-In

Day to Mourn Two Uvalde Victims Upended by Fury at Cops

Texas Cops Labeled ‘Great Actors’ by Furious Uvalde Families

Shooter’s Classmate: ‘We Saw Him Beating a Little Dog’

Uvalde Victims’ Families Say Cops Need to Pay

‘My Heart Breaks When I See Each Body Come Through the Door’