KATY, Texas – Cinco Ranch High School briefly operated on "secured mode" Monday because of an incident that escalated over the weekend, according to officials.
A spokeswoman for the Katy Independent School District said the incident involved Cinco Ranch and Morton Ranch high schools.
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According to a message sent to parents, the increased security was prompted by threats that circulated on social media about potential violence on campus.
The message said the secured mode lasted from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday
The spokeswoman said the school was never locked down, and a gun was not found on campus.
A letter about the incident will be sent to parents, the spokeswoman said.
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