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

Opening of New Uvalde School Marks "Bittersweet Day" for Families and Town

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 is set to welcome students on October and features a bright, colorful design with bullet-resistant windows and secure access controls, including key card entry to classrooms.

A new school built to replace the site of the shooting is complete and ready to welcome students.

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

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