Uvalde School Board Votes Unanimously to Release 2022 Shooting Records

After nearly three years of silence and legal challenges, the Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to release records related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. This decision followed a ruling by the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals that ordered the release of school and county documents, which had been withheld despite requests from multiple news organizations. The board expressed remorse for their prior inaction, emphasizing a commitment to transparency and healing for the community. County Commissioner Ronald Garza and community members highlighted the importance of openness, stating that nothing in the records could exacerbate the pain already endured. The release aims to restore trust between the district and the community after criticism of law enforcement's delayed response to the tragedy. Media outlets including KHOU 11 and KENS 5 were instrumental in pursuing access to these documents through lawsuits to ensure accountability.