'No credible threat' to San Angelo-area students as schools across Texas go on lockdown

SAN ANGELO — Several school districts across Texas were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure after federal authorities intercepted unspecified threats Thursday about a potential school shooting in Texas, according to the Reagan County Sheriff's Office.

As of 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 2019, there was "no credible threat in San Angelo," to students, according to a Facebook post from San Angelo ISD.

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What officials are saying on Social Media

Officials with SAISD said they were in communication with the San Angelo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies since 11 a.m.

Schleicher County Sheriff's Office:

Reagan County ISD:

Menard ISD:

John Tufts covers enterprise and investigative topics in West Texas. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com.  Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com.