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Parents urge more visible memorials for Robb victims at Legacy Elementary; speaker cautions board on state community‑center funding rules
Summary
During public comment, a parent asked that photos of the Robb Elementary victims be displayed more prominently at Legacy Elementary as a positive remembrance. Another patron urged caution before approving a community center item, saying state funds may carry stipulations.
UVALDE, Texas — Public commenters used the board meeting’s open‑forum period to urge the board to make memorials at Legacy Elementary more personal and visible and to urge prudence on a proposed community center item.
Amanda Vargas described bringing children to the recently opened Legacy Elementary and said the school’s memorial — crosses and a tree commemorating the 21 killed at Robb Elementary — felt symbolic but lacked the personal elements her family wanted. Vargas…
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