In a concerning incident on Friday, three Texas schools—Lufkin, Hudson, and Huntington—received email bomb threats. The threatening messages, allegedly sent by individuals claiming to be partners in a Russian terrorist organization, asserted that explosive devices had been planted within the schools. The threats were framed as retaliation for perceived support given to Ukraine.
Authorities were promptly alerted, and emergency response protocols were activated across the affected school districts. Local law enforcement, including the FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and other agencies, swiftly conducted investigations to assess the credibility of the threats.
Following thorough assessments, authorities determined that the bomb threats were indeed a hoax. No credible evidence supporting the existence of explosive devices was found, reassuring students, parents, and staff members.
