Dallas Stars Respond to Texas Mass Shooting with Cancellations and Heartbreak

The Dallas Stars cancelled their playoff watching party out of respect for the victims of the recent mass shooting in Allen, Texas, showing more awareness than most of the state's elected officials. While Texas officials offered thoughts and prayers, the Stars' head coach, Peter DeBoer, expressed the horror of the tragedy and the need for answers. DeBoer's comments were not political, but rather a call for humanity. Meanwhile, Texas officials avoided hard conversations and offered vague solutions, such as addressing mental health, without offering specific actions.