By Ashley Sava
Update 7:04 p.m.
Dripping Springs ISD officials said the suspicious
mail was delivered at 9:45 a.m. and opened at 11:45 a.m. by staff. According to officials, one envelope contained white powder and a letter. Fourteen staff members were nearby when the envelope was opened. They were taken to an observation area outside the building.
"The Hays County Hazardous Materials Team found that the substance was not hazardous, but the FBI is running more tests," Hays County Sheriff's Deputy Stephen Traeger said.
He said the letter was considered threatening in nature and school officials contacted first responders. The North Hays Fire Department, San Marcos-North Hays EMS and Hays County Fire Marshal, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Office responded to the scene around noon.
All other buildings on the administration campus remained operational for the remainder of the school day. According to officials, there is no immediate threat to students or faculty.
Original story:
The appearance of a threatening letter and suspicious package today at the Dripping Springs ISD administration building prompted the evacuation of district employees, according to Hays County officials.
Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to the main administriaton office on Mercer Street around noon. Sheriff's officials said it is not clear at this time if the items were left at the district heaquarters or sent there.
Faculty and staff were transported by HCSO to the main office of Walnut Springs Elementary while the investigation continues.
The incident is isolated to the main front building and all other buildings on the administration campus are still operational. According to officials, there is no immediate threat to students or faculty.
