Alief ISD’s afternoon transportation was delayed districtwide Wednesday after Hastings High School received a gun and bomb threat, according to information from Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.
Law enforcement officers searched the school room by room after the threat was reported. Nothing was found, and authorities were preparing to give the all-clear around 4:30 p.m., according to the update.
Sky 2 captured aerial footage of the scene as law enforcement responded.
Earlier Wednesday, Alief ISD announced on Facebook that afternoon transportation would be delayed districtwide. The district asked parents and guardians to monitor the Alief ISD Smart Tag System, its bus-tracking and student safety platform, for updates and real-time notifications.
KPRC 2 is working to learn more about the cause of the delays and will update this story as additional information becomes available.
