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Alvin ISD expands weapon screenings, updates emergency response plans

  • Jul 26

Some Texas districts struggle to fund new meet state safety mandate

  • Jun 4

About 10% of schools failed to meet all state safety tests: TEA

  • May 22

False alarm led to Splendora HS lockdown, teacher charged, MCSO says

  • Apr 10

Walnut Bend Elementary given 'all-clear' after bomb threat, HISD says

  • Mar 24

Klein ISD begins security changes after multiple gun-related incidents

  • Mar 23

Klein HS student arrested after bringing gun to campus, district says

  • Mar 13

Angleton teacher allegedly assaults student, family demands justice

  • Feb 19

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Some Texas school districts struggling with costs of complying with school bus seatbelt law

  • Jun 4
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Approximately 10% of schools failed to meet all state safety tests, Texas Education Agency says

  • May 22
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Klein ISD increases police presence, safety audits in schools after multiple gun-related incidents

  • Mar 23
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Family demands accountability after Angleton ISD teacher allegedly assaulted junior high student

  • Feb 19
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No threat found at Dobie HS after reports of student seeing armed person, Pasadena ISD says

  • Feb 18
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Klein ISD notifies parents after students were contacted by 30-year-old man on parole, police say

  • Oct 14, 2025
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School safety a million-dollar industry as districts weigh new tech

  • Sep 24, 2025
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Only on 13: Mother says daughter left her elementary school and was found about a mile away

  • Jun 12, 2025

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No threat found at Dobie HS after reports of student seeing armed person, Pasadena ISD says

Pasadena ISD said the lockdown was implemented to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. Later, it was reported that no threats were identified, and law enforcement is conducting classroom sweeps to provide an extra layer of safety.

  • Feb 18
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Brown University police chief put on leave, Dept. of Education launches review

The Ivy League university's announcement comes the same day the Department of Education announced it would be reviewing the school for potential Clery Act violations.

  • Dec 23, 2025

AI-generated photo of fake fire at Bellaire High School, prompts panic: police

According to police, an AI-generated photo of Bellaire High School on fire started spreading through social media and messaging apps.

  • Nov 11, 2025

Klein ISD notifies parents after students were contacted by 30-year-old man on parole, police say

The disturbing messages laid out in court documents show Shamone Sanford allegedly asking to meet up with the girl at her school bus stop and other locations.

  • Oct 14, 2025

School safety is a million-dollar industry as districts weigh new tech

As schools turn to products marketed to them by third parties, 13 Investigates and ABC News look into how much districts are spending on safety technology for campuses.

  • Sep 24, 2025