During opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.

A threatening email was sent to Santa Fe High School administrators, Santa Fe High School said on Monday.

The systems are also evidence used to levy $300 plus fines issued to the owners of the vehicles.

Santa Fe High School was evacuated Wednesday due to a natural gas odor in the cafeteria kitchen, according to Santa Fe ISD.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Answer: Some Houston-area schools started this week, including Alief ISD, which started virtually Thursday. Next week, school districts such as Santa Fe ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Humble ISD will start. Houston ISD pushed the start date to Sept. 8, with students beginning the year virtually. If you are looking for a specific district start date, we outlined each reopening plan here.

Here’s what to know for the upcoming school year:CalendarThe first day of school is scheduled for August 13, 2020. Santa Fe ISD already has designated student entry points for school safety. Student social activities may be limited due to healthcare requirements and may come with rules and regulations depending on the activity. Instruction methods offeredSante Fe ISD intends to offer face-to-face and virtual instruction for the 2020-21 school year. Santa Fe ISD students receiving specialized instruction may be required to attend in person with all safety measures in place.