Opening of new Uvalde school marks “bittersweet day” for families and town

Opening of New Uvalde School Marks "Bittersweet Day"

A new school, Legacy Elementary, has been built to replace Robb Elementary, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in 2022.

The school will welcome students on October and features bullet-resistant windows and key card access to classrooms.

A public ceremony was held to introduce the school to the community, following a private tour for families of the victims earlier in the week.

A "bittersweet day" for families and the town of Uvalde.

Author's summary: New Uvalde school opens after 2022 mass shooting.

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The Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune — 2025-10-15