“We take all potential threats very seriously,” Erin Warren, the superintendent of Luling ISD said. “And will always act to safeguard our students and staff.”
SAN ANTONIO — The football game between Burbank HS and Luling HS has been cancelled due to an alleged social media threat, according to both schools.
According to a Facebook post, the post on a Burbank HS account appeared to be threatened towards the football game that was supposed to take place Thursday evening.
“We take all potential threats very seriously,” Erin Warren, the superintendent of Luling ISD said. “And will always act to safeguard our students and staff.”
The game was cancelled out of an abundance of caution. The superintendent thanked the Luling Police Department, Texas DPS Caldwell County Precinct 2 Constable and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.
“We recognize that anxiety around social media threats can create disruptions on our campuses and our community, and we want you to know that we are vigilant in keeping our campuses safe,” Warren said.
The principal of Luling HS reiterated the sentiment that they were canceling the game for precautionary measures.
“Our priority is to provide a positive and safe learning environment for all students and staff,” Burbank High School Principal Irene Talamantes said. “We recognize that anxiety around social media threats can create disruptions on our campuses and the surrounding community, and we want you to know that we are vigilant in keeping our campuses safe.