Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez says there is no credible threat to any school as Seale Junior High moves into a Secure status for the rest of the week.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Seale Junior High will remain in a “Secure” status for the rest of the week as administrators and police increase safety measures, according to a letter sent to parents Wednesday. Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez posted a video to Facebook urging parents to remain calm amid rumors of threats to Robstown ISD campuses. 

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Principal Anisa P. Chavera wrote that the step is meant to keep students focused and feeling safe. Under a Secure status, students remain inside, exterior doors stay locked and classes continue as normal with heightened awareness. The school will also limit entry to one gate, block food deliveries and restrict unauthorized visitors. Robstown ISD Police will increase their presence during arrival, dismissal and throughout the day, including perimeter patrols.

In a video posted to Facebook Wednesday, Chief Tamez said there is no credible threat toward any school in the district.

“None of the information that we have received is any implication that someone would shoot up a school,” Tamez said. He said officers are investigating threats made toward the family of the victim in Monday’s shooting, but none of those threats involved school campuses.

“Parents, I know it’s a tough time. It’s a scary time. We’ve had two shootings recently. I’m asking you—don’t panic,” he said. “If the threat was to scare parents, well the goal is accomplished. Folks, I’m telling you right now, your kids are very safe in that school.”

Tamez added that his department has not seen any threats posted online and reiterated that no credible threat has been directed at any school.

“There is a lot of law enforcement presence there, and the safety of your children is our priority,” he said. “We do take these threats serious. We have threats made to individuals’ families, like we do right now.”

In her letter, Chavera thanked staff, RISD Police, parents and students for staying alert and working together, adding that the district remains committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment.

Superintendent of Robstown ISD, Dr. Marc Puig, released the following message on Facebook Thursday afternoon:

“Dear Cotton Picker Families,

We need your help. Our top priority is the well-being of our students. Rest assured, there are absolutely zero credible threats within our school walls. While we are experiencing a high degree of hurt and grief given our recent tragic events, we know our schools are a safe haven for our students.

Please trust we are addressing any and all social media chatter in real time. And know that we are providing all the necessary law enforcement presence and mental health support to ensure our classrooms are positively secure—this is our responsibility.

School is open tomorrow. Please know your children will be safe and secure with us.  

Remember, we must let faith not fear be our compass.