HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner said in a video published Tuesday that a student was arrested for a social media threat amid a rise in reported threats against schools statewide. "As police chief, I understand any threat or mention of violence toward your child's school is deeply unsettling,

Houston Independent School District officials are addressing safety concerns following multiple lockdowns at Houston area schools this week, implementing increased security measures and cracking down on threats.

Hardin Valley Middle School evacuated for a bomb threat, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The news came Wednesday morning, with the office adding that the Explosive Device Unit were investigating,