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Remembering UT’s Tragic August 1, 1966 | Texas News
On August 1, 1966, a lone gunman atop the University of Texas tower shattered innocence, killing 17 and wounding dozens—leaving survivors like Forrest Preece haunted by disbelief and silence. What began as mistaken fireworks became a nightmare no one saw coming. Each year, Preece returns to the campus memorial, honoring those lost, as the anniversary still echoes through UT’s halls—a solemn reminder that time can’t erase trauma, only deepen remembrance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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