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Revealing Email of the Week: Your article title (Diversity should be welcome in TX and U.S.) caught my attention so I stopped to read it. I don't agree with all of it. … Texas is changing (as well as the US) and not for the better for this Texas gal. And not near as safe with too many people moving to this great state from other areas. But I will never leave TX. I look forward to one day moving from Katy to a neighboring Czech town with conservative beliefs, less diverse, less people. — Kelly Mathews Thoughtful Email of the Week: Thanks for you thoughts and transparency on your wife's business (Fact-checking the GOP's false claims about wind power). Agree we will need the Big Tent of multiple tech generation including batteries that don't rely on natural gas during freezes. In my humble opinion if you want to reach out to the middle of green vs carbon in Texas you should point out to the communities (starting with Sweetwater) that were saved economically by the lease payments from wind and solar farms. Just quote Rick Perry and ask : "Isn't Texas open for all business?" — David Rogers  ͏  ͏  ͏

View in browser Get Unlimited Digital Access for 25¢! Support local, independent journalism. Subscribe Today. Good afternoon. Even in America's mass shooting capital, the failure of police to stop the Uvalde massacre was unimaginable. In May 2022, the editorial board board launched a vigil of editorials agitating for reforms and demanding truth about how "heroes" left 21 children and teachers to die. The pieces tapped into the emotional trauma and collective anguish of this state and nation, and then channeled it into pragmatic calls for reforms. The series -- by Lisa Falkenberg, Joe Holley, Michael Lindenberger and Nick Powell -- has been named a Top 3 finalist with the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. - The Editorial Board   Our picks   Photo: Getty Images 2023 Pulitzer Prize Finalists: Houston Chronicle Editorial Writing The series -- by Lisa Falkenberg, Joe Holley, Michael Lindenberger and Nick Powell -- has been named a Top 3 finalist with the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing.   Abbott says 'never again.' Don't fall for it, Texans. By The Editorial Board After yet another mass shooting, Texans must hold their leaders accountable for reasonable gun reform.   Where were the heroes? Police stood by as Uvalde students died, begged for help By The Editorial Board Greg Abbott says he's 'livid' at the initial false reports. He ought to be. But the governor has some explaining to do.   Time for progress on gun reform in Congress By The Editorial Board After Uvalde, GOP's failure to act — with its stubborn objection to any gun reforms — is akin to helping the next shooter pull the trigger, the Editorial Board writes.   Abbott should show up for Uvalde By The Editorial Board Republicans in Florida put our leaders to shame on mass shooting response. Texans are paying the price.   What's the difference between a mass murderer and a gun-loving Texan? Mere seconds. By The Editorial Board Houstonians have a brave officer to thank for tackling a gunman at the Galleria in February. We have Texas lawmakers to blame for him getting as close as he did.   'Turn in your badge.' Uvalde girl's words should haunt fired police chief who let kids die By The Editorial Board We can't imagine a more incompetent commander than Pete Arredondo. His long-awaited firing gives a small bit of comfort to the families who lost their precious loved ones that day.   Send us your letters and op-eds   We want to hear from you! Have an opinion or a response to one of our stories? Learn how to submit your op-eds or letters here or shoot us an email at viewpoints@chron.com.       Get Unlimited Digital Access for 25¢ Support local, independent journalism. Act Now SALE ENDS MAY 15 | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2023 Hearst Communications