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Social media hoax threat addressed by officials

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Aug 31, 2026 · reviewed by Skyler R
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Abilene ISD and APD looked into social-media threats against Craig Middle School that were part of a national online trend. Officers stepped up their presence at the school, and police found the threats were not credible.

This is a short summary, in our words, of the coverage linked below.

Outcome: Threats deemed not credible.

Sources KTXS, City of Abilene / APD release

Written by the CIVILIAN News Desk in our own words from public records and local coverage. We don't copy text, quotes or photos. 2026-10-28.

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