Children are Uvalde’s pride and joy. After school shooting, the town is reeling from mass tragedy – CNN

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By Nicole Chavez, CNN
Photographs by Matthew Busch for CNN

Updated 10:34 AM ET, Sat May 28, 2022

Uvalde, Texas (CNN)Crystal Sanchez recalls the smiles of hundreds of children when they got free manicures and had their hair spray-painted during the “Día de los Niños” celebration at the Uvalde County Fairplex. Parents and residents across this small South Texas town spent hours solely honoring and celebrating their youngest.

The names of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed are written on crosses in front of the school.The names of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed are written on crosses in front of the school.
At a vigil for the 19 children and two teachers Wednesday, many wore maroon T-shirts usually worn on game days.At a vigil for the 19 children and two teachers Wednesday, many wore maroon T-shirts usually worn on game days.
Tyler Garcia, 21, top, raises up a sign during a car wash and food sale to raise money for the families of those killed.Tyler Garcia, 21, top, raises up a sign during a car wash and food sale to raise money for the families of those killed.
Michael Cavasos, 40, left, Brenda Perez, 39, right, and Eduardo Galindo, 57, wait in line to donate blood the day after the deadly mass shooting.Michael Cavasos, 40, left, Brenda Perez, 39, right, and Eduardo Galindo, 57, wait in line to donate blood the day after the deadly mass shooting.
Omar Rodriguez organized a car wash and food sale to raise money. He wants to raise $21,000 -- $1,000 for every family who has lost a loved one. Omar Rodriguez organized a car wash and food sale to raise money. He wants to raise $21,000 -- $1,000 for every family who has lost a loved one.
St Philip's Episcopal Church was one of several the congregations that opened their doors to help Uvalde cope with the loss of 21 lives.St Philip's Episcopal Church was one of several the congregations that opened their doors to help Uvalde cope with the loss of 21 lives.
Juan Martínez, 66, right, holds hands with his granddaughter Jillian Martinez, 7, left, at Martinez's restaurant, Town House, on Thursday. Juan Martínez, 66, right, holds hands with his granddaughter Jillian Martinez, 7, left, at Martinez's restaurant, Town House, on Thursday.

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