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Transcript/ScriptVOSR – NRA HOUSTON
HEADLINE: Texas Convention to Continue as Planned, NRA Says
TEASER: The National Rifle Association’s event takes place days after school shooting
PUBLISHED AT: 5/26/22, 9:53p
BYLINE: Scott Stearns
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DATELINE: Houston, Texas
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SCRIPT EDITORS: Holly Franko, Reifenrath
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[[America's largest gun group meets Friday in Texas, less than 500 kilometers from the site of this week's elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two adults. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports.]]
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the city cannot just cancel the convention contract "because we do not agree with their position on guns." But he did urge the National Rifle Association to postpone this event for a week or two following the Uvalde killings "to allow families to bury their children."
The event will continue on schedule, with a statement from the NRA saying: "Although an investigation is underway and facts are still emerging, we recognize this was the act of a lone, deranged criminal. As we gather in Houston, we will reflect on these events, pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure."
Expected headline speakers at the event include the former president Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
Local law enforcement say they have tactical operations in place to protect both anti-NRA demonstrators at designated protest zones and the nearly 80,000 NRA members who are expected to attend this event.
Scott Stearns, VOA News, Houston
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
NetworkVOA
Location (dateline)Houston, Texas
Embargo DateMay 26, 2022 21:40 EDT
BylineScott Stearns, VOA News, Houston
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
