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Hays CISD addresses investigation conducted at Elm Grove Elementary
BUDA — The following email was sent to Elm Grove Elementary School parents on Tuesday, May 14. Dear Elm Grove Elementary Family, I’m emailing on behalf of Principal Kathy Faulks and Assistant Principal Patty Manco to let you know about an investigation the campus conducted this afternoon. It was reported to the office that a student told several friends she had a gun at school. Upon learning about this claim, we immediately involved law enforcement and we were quickly able to determine that the student did not have a gun at school. We have also determined that the student did not make a direct threat, but rather simply stated she had a gun. Even though she didn’t have a gun; given the times in which we live, this is not acceptable behavior, nor is it any type of joking matter. As a result, the student now faces school consequences and will have to endure a criminal investigation. I want to thank the students who brought this to our attention and our law enforcement partners who responded quickly, as they always do. Nothing is more important than the safety of our students, staff, and everyone on campus. I also want to thank you for trusting us with the safety of your children. As always, if you see or hear something, be sure to tell us. And, we commit to you that if there is ever something that may be concerning on campus, we will keep you informed. Sincerely, Tim Savoy Hays CISD Chief Communication Officer.
Woman held in death of motorcycle passenger in crash
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 26-year-old Austin woman is facing charges of criminally negligent homicide in a fatal traffic crash police say might have been caused by the driver being distracted by cell phone use. Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Savanna Nicole Spurlock on Monday....
Data shows frequency, area of dispatched Sheriff’s officers
When a person in Hays County calls 911 for assistance, the Hays County Sheriff’s Department covers the majority of those calls except for the areas that fall within the city limits of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle. The Sheriff’s department released data last week for the frequency of calls in April that are dedicated to certain areas, types of incidents and even times of day. “This report serves as an overview of the most common types of calls for service and locations of calls for service, as well as frequency for time of day,” the Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Department...
Man speaks out after being drugged while bar-hopping on Sixth Street
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is speaking out after he says he was drugged while bar-hopping with friends on West 6th Street in Downtown Austin. He was found under a bridge with serious injuries. Jeff Jones, 38, of Boston, was visiting Austin for a bachelor party in June 2023. They...
Police identify motorcyclist killed in North Austin crash
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash last Friday night in North Austin. It happened at around 9:27 p.m. on May 10 in the 13700 block of Immanuel Road, just north of East Howard Lane. Austin-Travis County EMS responded and found Tarl Sears,...
Austin Fire Department extinguishes early morning blaze at building in south Austin
The Austin Fire Department extinguished a fire at a building in south Austin Monday morning. AFD tweeted out around 3:50 a.m. they were on scene of a fire at a building on Fort View Road near Clawson Road. The address looks to be the location of Austin Aqua-Dome, a tropical...
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