As a nation mourns the loss of so many young lives in Newtown, CT, officials in Texas and nationally begin the inevitable analysis of policies. What are we doing in terms of school security? What are we doing in term of spotting and caring for troubled persons who might commit violence? And what are we doing (or not doing) in terms of keeping weapons out of their hands? Here is a round-up of some of the coverage.
LOCAL & NATIONAL SHOOTING COVERAGE ROUND-UP:
- A Sunday of Sorrow in Newtown (New York Times)
- Houstonians Pray for Newtown (KPRC 2 News)
- What Makes Schools Safer? (CNN)
- Best Plans Can’t Keep Schools Airtight, Experts Say (KPRC 2 News)
- No Easy Task in Identifying Potential School Shooters (KRIV 26 News)
- Scientists Searching for Clues for Mass Shootings (Houston Chronicle)
- Nickolas Kristof: Do We Have the Courage to Stop This? (New York Times)
- Opinion: Keep Connecticut Shooting in Context (USA Today)
OTHER LOCAL AREA HEADLINES:
- Recovering homeless reflect on their changing lives (Chron.com)
- Expected Weekend Rains Will Help Ease The Drought, But Not By Much (KUHF Public Radio)
- 2,700 pairs of shoes given to HISD students (KHOU 11 News)
- Hundreds spend the night in line for charity toy distribution day (KRIV 26 News)
- Toys for Tots helps provide Christmas gifts to area families (KHOU 11 News)
- Goodfellows family tries to stay positive and prepare for a brighter new year (Chron.com)
- Houston Art School Gives Special Outlet For Special Needs Kids (KUHF Public Radio)
- Greanias stepping down as Metro CEO (Chron.com)
STATE, NATION & WORLD:
- Texas cancer probe draws NCI scrutiny (Chron.com)
- Key senator backs UT System plan to rethink new HQ (Chron.com)
- Big Pay for Cancer Foundation Consultants Is Criticized (Texas Tribune)
- Some Tutors Are Shouldering a Wider Load (New York Times)
- For Student Borrowers, Relief Now May Mean a Big Tax Bill Later (New York Times)
- Palestinian refugee camp in Syria hit by fighting (CNN)