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The Tower That Changed America | Texas News
On August 1, 1966, a former Marine climbed the University of Texas tower and opened fire, killing 15 and injuring 31 in one of America’s deadliest school shootings—until Virginia Tech in 2007. The shooter had also murdered his wife and mother the day before, leaving no clear motive, though a brain tumor and his father’s violent past have been linked to his actions. The tragedy spurred the creation of SWAT teams and new police tactics, yet gun violence in schools remains a hauntingly unresolved crisis, forcing us to confront mental health, societal pressures, and the urgent need for…
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