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Whitehouse police investigate after verbal threat against high school

A student was detained by the Whitehouse Police Department and the investigation is ongoing.

WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Police Department is investigating after officials say there was a verbal threat against Whitehouse High School Thursday. 

Parents were notified of the situation through an email by the school district that law enforcement were contacted and an investigation into the threat is ongoing. A student was detained by the Whitehouse Police Department.

"The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. Parents should rest easy knowing students are safe," Whitehouse ISD said.

Whitehouse ISD will follow a regular schedule on Aug. 25. There will be additional law enforcement present on the high school campus to reassure parents and students.

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