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Also, read how the Stars bounced back against Seattle. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Pictured is a memorial set up for the victims of the Allen Mall Shooting. There is also a sign on the right in blue that says ''Pray for Allen''.]( People place flowers and pay their respects at a memorial for victims of the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Allen, Texas. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Here’s everything we know — and everything we don’t — about the Allen mall shooting]( Four days have passed [since a gunman opened fire at an outdoor mall in Allen, Texas](. Eight people were killed. Seven were wounded. Over 1,000 people found themselves at or near the mall when the shooting took place, many eventually being escorted away from the property by law enforcement and having to return later to retrieve their vehicles. [READ MORE]( Related: - [What we know about the wounded victims in the Allen shooting]( - [Here’s where to attend Allen shooting memorials, prayer services and vigils]( - [After Allen mall shooting, Indian nonprofit helps reunite slain 26-year-old with family](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott cut mental health funding by $211 million?]( Following a mass shooting in Allen, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said better mental health support — not gun laws — [...] [Texas plan to put chaplains in public schools is latest move to inject Christianity]( What critics see as an assault on the separation of church and state, supporters argue is a step forward for [...] [FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill]( A final FDA decision on over-the-counter approval of the drug is expected this summer [Eagles-Giants slated for Christmas Day matchup on 2023 schedule, NFL announces]( The Cowboys are still waiting to find out any of their kickoff times for the upcoming season. [16 new restaurants open in North Texas, and 14 coming soon]( Use this list when you need lunch or dinner recommendations in Dallas-Fort Worth. [READ MORE NEWS]( Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today](.   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [Abortion drug access could hinge on ‘relic’ from 1873, the anti-smut Comstock Act]( Prosecutors haven't invoked the 1873 Comstock Act in an abortion case in decades. Conservatives see it as a [...] [New drag bill still puts venues, performers in danger, opponents tell House committee]( The House Committee on State Affairs hears debate on a bill that once banned children from drag shows but has [...] [In El Paso, on Texas-Mexico border, migrants and leaders brace for Title 42′s end]( With the flow of migrants traveling to the border increases, the administration of President Joe Biden is [...] ALLEN SHOOTING [Allen massacre has many wondering: Why are gun control laws a non-starter in Texas? | Jeffers]( While the gun rights lobby has been influential, Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP lawmakers are driven by a more [...] [Texas DPS too slow to answer questions about Allen mall shooting]( Misinformation festered as officials delayed confirming factual details about massacre. [Allen mass shooting: Collin County leaders point to public safety, reassure residents | Editorial]( Allen mass shooting: Collin County leaders point to public safety, reassure residents SPORTS [Stars share the scoring wealth to regain home ice advantage with Game 4 win over Kraken]( Five different players found the back of the net for Dallas, using a momentum-swinging second period to even [...] [How Victor Wembanyama reached No. 1 NBA draft pick status with Dallas trainer’s help]( Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, worked with Dallas trainer Tim [...] [Scottie Scheffler took an unusual path to this year’s AT&T Byron Nelson. He took time off]( And with Jordan Spieth pulling out this week due to injury, Scheffler is now the local face of the tournament [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023