Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune

The outage appeared only to affect the public safety department. Websites for other state agencies were operational Monday evening.

Craig Garnett, author of 'Uvalde’s Darkest Hour,' believes healing will take time but the city is on the right path.

Many Texas faith groups have offered counseling services in the past. But more of them are expanding their programs, partnering with providers, to help meet the growing need here for mental health services.