Increased Security in Castle Hills After Social Media Alert

The Castle Hills Police Department has announced an increased presence of officers in the area following the monitoring of a social media post. This action was taken in response to an "ambiguous" mention of a possible threat directed at a local school.

According to a statement released by the department on Tuesday, they have been actively tracking the post over the preceding 24 hours. Authorities emphasize that while they are taking the report seriously, there is currently no confirmed, active threat to the community.

Interagency Collaboration and Precautionary Measures

To ensure safety, the Castle Hills Police Department is coordinating efforts with several key agencies. These partners include the Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), the San Antonio Police Department, and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

A spokesperson for NEISD confirmed that no direct threats were identified against any of their campuses. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure, the district has augmented patrols at schools located within the Castle Hills vicinity and has informed parents of the situation.

School Response and Normal Operations

Antonian College Preparatory High School also issued a statement regarding the situation. The school confirmed it is working closely with law enforcement agencies.

Following the increased security measures, Antonian College Preparatory High School announced that all scheduled indoor and outdoor activities would resume as normal operations.