Uvalde City Council reconvened and faced the ire of the family members of Robb School. Mayor McLaughlin claimed he is being kept in the dark by 38th District Attorney Christina Busbee, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas DPS Director Stephen McCraw . Mayor Don McLaughlin stated DPS Director McCraw lied when he stated the grandmother of the shooter called 911.
The sister of Robb Teacher Irma Garcia demanded answers.
Parents addressed Texas Governor Greg Abbott personally through television media summoning him to meet with the Robb School Families.
Many threaten not to send students back to school this fall if they do not receive answers by Uvalde CISD and elected officials.
“We cannot investigate our own department because of letter received by DA Christina Busbee.” Mayor Don McLaughlin said.
According to letters sent to the Uvalde City Council by DA Busbee and Texas DPS, the council was warned that releasing information about the Robb School Shooting would constitute a criminal act: Obstruction of Justice. Please be advised that the school snooty is being investigated and request any records be withheld under Texas statute.
“The only way to remove District Attorney Busbee is to petition for a recall election. “McLaughlin said. However, City Manager Vince DePiazza stared he is not sure of if a recall petition is accurate.
“We’re just as frustrated.” Councilman Chip King said. Speaking to the Robb School parents Councilman king said. “ The next time there is a school board meeting, you guys need to go and insist there is no time limit to speak.”
“I will start making calls today to the Texas Governor Greg Abbott requesting a meeting with the Robb School Families. “ McLaughlin said.
“I’m not on her favorite list “said McLaughlin referring to DA Busbee. The Mayor encouraged those attending to protest peacefully and not resort to violence. He went onto say he would participate in a peaceful protest with the families.
