Uvalde Mayor Race: From Tragedy to Triumph

Cody Smith, a former mayor of Uvalde, Texas, has won the mayoral race, defeating Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter was killed in a mass shooting last year. Smith's campaign focused on honoring the victims of the tragedy while moving the city forward, advocating for better communication among police agencies and community volunteerism. Mata-Rubio called for police accountability, stronger gun laws, and attention to infrastructure issues. Smith's term will last one year, with another election for a full four-year term scheduled for next year.