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‘Unsubstantiated' threat caused ‘secure' protocol at some Grapevine-Colleyville schools
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah Jones and Sara Sanchez , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· August 14, 2026
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Key points As a result, several schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD were placed on a secure protocol, including Colleyville Heritage High School, Heritage Elementary, and others. A threat was called into Colleyville Heritage High School on Friday, prompting a response from the school district.
A threat was called into Colleyville Heritage High School on Friday, prompting a response from the school district. As a result, several schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD were placed on a secure protocol, including Colleyville Heritage High School, Heritage Elementary, and others. During this time, students and staff remained inside the buildings and continued with their normal activities, but exterior doors were locked and visitors were not allowed to enter.
The district has stated that the threat was ultimately found to be unsubstantiated. Further details about the incident are available from the school district, including a statement from the principal of Colleyville Heritage High School.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
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