Amidst the tragedy that unfolded in Uvalde, Texas where 19 children and two teachers were killed inside an elementary school classroom, some prominent speakers have pulled out of the event.
Gov. Greg Abbott
On Thursday night, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he will not attend the NRA convention due to a news conference scheduled in Uvalde, Texas.Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer appear in-person at NRA convention in HoustonLt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced he will not speak at the NRA annual breakfast, according to a statement sent on Friday.“After prayerful consideration and discussion with NRA officials, I have decided not to speak at the NRA breakfast this morning.
“In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week,” McLean, best known for the 1971 hit “American Pie,” said in a statement Thursday morning. “I’m sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well. After all, we are all Americans,” he added. “I share the sorrow for this terrible, cruel loss with the rest of the nation.”Ana Gonzalez
A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 2, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.
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