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Austin-area school districts see rise in threats. Officials say each one will be investigated.
Ten local districts teamed up for a news conference Friday to discuss how they’re responding to the recent rise in violent threats. School leaders are asking families to help their children understand the impact of making threats.
After 'alarming number' of threats against Texas schools, leaders ask community for help
Officials said they treat all concerns seriously and want help in creating a culture where all violent threats against schools are unacceptable.
Austin ISD talks about school safety amid wave of threats
Several Central Texas school districts and law enforcement on Friday morning gathered to talk about school safety concerns, as they’ve been the target of numerous threats since the school year started just over a month ago.
'You will be found, you will be arrested' | Central Texas schools, leaders take action against threats
If you make a threat against a school, you will be found, you will be arrested and you will be held accountable,” Garza said. According to Garza, he has more than 30 cases pending now, with just two involving adults.
Possible suspect in Cornelius school threats from Texas, police say
Cornelius police may have identified the person responsible for threatening phone calls made to Bailey Middle School and William A. Hough High School. The department released a video on Thursday, Sept.
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