News from the Houston School District shortly after 1 p.m.:
“The Houston School District is currently in a soft lockdown as of 1:00 p.m., on Monday, September 23, due to a report of a potential threat. Law enforcement have responded immediately to investigate the report. The situation is under control and students are in their classroom resuming instructional activities.”
The latest:
“As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, an investigation was conducted at the Houston School District on Monday, September 23. As of 1:35 p.m., all students resumed their normal schedule. No arrests were made as a result of the investigation. Lockdowns will continue to be a part of our safety measures. Thank you to those agencies that assisted the school district in keeping our students safe.
Again, all students are out of soft lockdown and have resumed their daily schedule.”
Additional information:
“Dear Parents and Guardians,
This afternoon, Houston School administrators received information by phone alleging that there could potentially be a threat to campus. I would like to reiterate that our top priority is keeping students safe at all times. With that said, security personnel were notified and dispatched immediately. The Houston Police Department and Texas County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to investigate the alleged threat and currently have a person of interest in mind who is not a student of our district. The threat was never on school property. While the district is limited as to what it can say, the Houston Police Department and/or Texas County Sheriff’s Office may be able to provide additional information. Again, our top priority is student safety. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school at (417) 967-3024.”