News Summary
The football game between San Antonio Burbank High School and Luling High School was canceled after a threatening post on social media surfaced. Both schools prioritized student safety, and law enforcement agencies are investigating the situation. Parents were informed of the cancellation by Burbank High School’s Principal Irene Talamantes, emphasizing the seriousness of the threat. Luling ISD Superintendent Erin Warren confirmed the cancellation was made out of caution. The schools are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure safety during this distressing situation.
Burbank, Texas – The highly anticipated football game between San Antonio Burbank High School and Luling High School that was set to take place on Thursday night has been canceled due to a threatening post made on social media concerning the event. The decision to cancel the game was communicated jointly by both schools in an official statement released earlier today.
Parents were notified of the cancellation through a message from Burbank High School Principal Irene Talamantes, who emphasized the priority of student safety and the seriousness with which the school handles any potential threats. As a precaution, law enforcement agencies from both Burbank and Luling are actively investigating the nature of the threat to ensure the safety of all students and staff members.
Luling Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Erin Warren confirmed the cancellation and noted that it was made purely out of an abundance of caution. The specifics regarding the threat, including the individual responsible for the post and the social media platform used, have not been disclosed as authorities continue their investigation.
The football game was scheduled to be held in Luling, Texas, located approximately 60 miles northeast of San Antonio. At the time of the cancellation announcement, the Burbank football team had not yet boarded the bus to go to Luling, indicating the prompt response of school officials concerning the threat.
In addition to the cancellation of the game, Luling’s school website briefly confirmed the news and included information about rescheduling other special events that had been planned for the evening. Both Burbank High School and Luling ISD are committed to maintaining a supportive and secure environment for their students and staff amid such distressing circumstances.
Local law enforcement, including the Luling Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), was acknowledged for their quick and effective response to the potential threat. These agencies are working closely with school officials to ensure safety protocols are followed during the ongoing investigation.
As of the latest updates, the football game has not been rescheduled, and further information regarding the nature of the threat is pending. Parents and members of the community have expressed their gratitude towards school officials for taking precautionary measures, emphasizing the importance of safety above all else, even in light of disappointing game cancellations.
The situation remains fluid, with both schools and law enforcement continuing to monitor any developments in the investigation. Parents and community members are encouraged to stay alert for further communications regarding this matter and any implications it may have on future school events.
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