Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, was thrown into chaos when an unidentified bomb threat led to a swift evacuation on Wednesday. The disruption saw students and staff at the high school being ushered to safety at nearby Durham Intermediate, as local law enforcement conducted a thorough sweep of the premises. Officials from Southlake DPS stated that the precautionary measures included shutting down North White Chapel Boulevard for a period, though the road has since been reopened, according to FOX 4 News.
The threat was relayed via an anonymous tip through the Stop It Alert system, prompting a quick response from first responders. Although swept by police officers and firefighters, no evidence of a bomb was unearthed in the careful search of Carroll High. Students were dismissed from their relocated haven at Durham Intermediate, while those dependent on the bus were escorted home from the same location, the disruption as routine as if it was any other school day.
The City of Southlake's Department of Public Safety established a tight perimeter around Carroll High School during the proceedings. Access to the CHS parking lots was restricted, not permitting anyone in until the all-clear was given. "Carroll ISD says students will be dismissed from Durham," as reported by FOX 4 News, ensuring parents and carers that despite the day's alarming start, regular dismissal procedures were in place.
Finally, the South Lake DPS declared the school safe after their survey concluded, with them finding no suspicious devices or any immediate threats on the grounds. A sigh of relief was breathed collectively as authorities gave the green light for normal operations to resume. All CHS riders in need of transportation could take buses that were operated from the intermediate school, as per CBS News.
