School Violence

[Volkonski]

Galena Park ISD bans backpacks following social media threat, ramps up security

https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pasa ... m=referral

The threat was aimed at the North Shore 10th Grade Center and North Shore Senior High School, according to a statement from the district. Additional security will be on campus until the threat is resolved. Until then, students are prohibited from bringing backpacks to school.

The incident is currently under investigation.

"Please know we take all threats seriously out of a concern for student and staff safety, and we know seeing or even hearing about a school threat can be upsetting," the statement read. "The school and law enforcement will continue investigating this threat, and the student(s) involved will be disciplined according to the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct. All criminal acts are taken seriously, investigated completely, and addressed appropriately by the District as well as through law enforcement."

[Volkonski]

Long line at Bellaire HS as students return after shooting

https://abc13.com/long-line-at-bellaire ... g/5850016/

According to an HISD email sent to parents, all students will have to enter the school through one single-entry point.

Students will have their bags checked by Bellaire H.S. administrators and students will not be allowed to leave campus for lunch. Read the full email below:

"Good evening - I am reaching out this evening to offer updated information regarding the return of students to campus, Thursday, January 16. Until further notice, all students will enter the building through a single-entry point. This process will begin at 7:15am through the doors on Maple at the Circle Drive. Upon entry, students will have their bags reviewed by Bellaire administration. This means that all student backpacks, purses, gym bags and other bags must be opened by the student so that administrators can view the contents. We plan to host a regular class schedule including all seven class periods. During lunch we will close the campus so all students will remain on site. To support our students and staff, the HISD is sending additional counselors. Finally, we will have additional HISD Police officers and school administrators on campus as well as officers patrolling the area.
These are initial precautions and more long-term, sustainable changes are being developed by the school safety and security committee. I thank you for your continued support."

BHS has about 3500 students.

[Volkonski]

https://abc13.com/5892053/

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- Students at the Lone Star College campus in Kingwood are on an emergency lockdown.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez sent a tweet saying there is an emergency alert and said students have been told to go into the nearest room and lock the doors.

Brett Buffington
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NEW:
@MCTXSheriff
confirms it received a 911 call reporting shots fired on the
@lonestarcollege
Kingwood Campus, adding no evidence of a shooting or victims has been found.

Ed Gonzalez
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@SheriffEd_HCSO
Multi-agencies on-site. Large campus - we need to be methodical. No signs of active shooter for now. If you’re on campus stay in place, listen for law enforcement commands. We will escort you to a staging area & you can then leave campus. It’s ok, stay calm, we got this #HouNews

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2:21 PM - Jan 30, 2020

[Volkonski]

Brett Buffington
@BrettKHOU
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#BREAKING Injuries reported at Lonestar College, one from a panic attack, another from an anxiety attack, according to the college.

If someone made a hoax 911 call I hope the police can track them down and arrest them.

[Volkonski]

MCTXSheriff
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@MCTXSheriff
No Active Shooter at LoneStar College-Kingwood https://ocv.im/XQ4DenJ

[Volkonski]

Texas A&M-Commerce shooting: 2 women killed and child wounded

https://abc13.com/5900756/

Two women were killed and a small child was wounded when shots rang out at a residential hall on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday.

The shooting at the campus, which is located about 65 miles northeast of Dallas, prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place.

According to university police, officers received a call at around 10:17 a.m. from a student who lives at Pride Rock, the campus residential hall.



Police did not immediately indicate whether anyone was arrested or if they were looking for a suspect.

[TexasFilly]

Texas A&M-Commerce shooting: 2 women killed and child wounded

https://abc13.com/5900756/

Two women were killed and a small child was wounded when shots rang out at a residential hall on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday.

The shooting at the campus, which is located about 65 miles northeast of Dallas, prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place.

According to university police, officers received a call at around 10:17 a.m. from a student who lives at Pride Rock, the campus residential hall.



Police did not immediately indicate whether anyone was arrested or if they were looking for a suspect.

I posted this on the Another Shooting thread a bit earlier. You have more alarming details. There seems to be a new epidemic on murdering toddlers. I hope this one pulls through.

[AndyinPA]

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/ ... ing-drills

The nation’s two largest teachers unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting Tuesday that they can harm students’ mental health and that there are better ways to prepare for the possibility of a school shooting.

The American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association joined with the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund in calling for an end to unannounced drills or drills that simulate gun violence.

[Volkonski]

In Weatherford, TX-

UPDATE:
The lockdown at Weatherford High School has been lifted.

We want to reassure parents that the situation was contained and that our students and staff were safe within our buildings.

Students are currently being released and buses will run on a normal schedule.

Thank you,

WISD Administration

The following message has been sent by call, email, and text to our high school families regarding an active situation on school grounds. Please know our students and staff are on lockdown and are safe within our high school buildings.

Dear WHS Family,

We are notifying you that Weatherford High School is currently on a lockdown because of an active situation on school grounds. Police have been notified and are on campus.

All students and staff are safe.

Again, we want to reassure parents that the situation is contained and that our students and staff are safe within our buildings. The campus will remain on lockdown until this situation can be resolved. However, no one is being allowed on campus at this time.

We will continue to notify parents as we learn more information.

WISD Administration

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/weath ... t_DFWBrand

[Volkonski]

One person is in custody after a temporary lockdown at Weatherford High School due to an "active situation" on campus Tuesday afternoon, police and the school district say.

One subject was arrested and is no longer on campus, according to the Weatherford Police Department.

[Volkonski]

NW of Houston-

Cypress Ranch HS in 'secure the building mode' due to possible threat in area

https://abc13.com/9354087/?ex_cid=TA_KT ... ce=twitter

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Cypress Ranch High School is currently in "secure the building" mode as a precautionary measure due to a possible threat in the area, according to a Cy-Fair ISD spokesperson.

There's no immediate word on what that potential threat may be.

A large police presence can be seen around the campus. Residents are advised to avoid Fry Road for the time being.