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Texas artists honor the Uvalde victims with 21 murals they hope will help healing

The idea was not to forget the victims' faces, says the project's creator, which is why they are depicted in large murals. Artists from throughout Texas volunteered their time and talent.
A mural honoring Eva Mireles, a teacher who was killed in the shootings at Robb Elementary school.

UVALDE, Texas — Artists from across the state have come together in this small southwest Texas town to honor the 19 students and two teachers killed in late May at Robb Elementary School. They've painted giant portraits of each victim with the hope of helping the community heal.

It's a huge endeavor at any time, but most especially during Texas in August.

It's morning time but already sweltering just off Uvalde's pecan

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