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Lockdown lifted after threat at Kilgore High School determined to be hoax from Germany

Emergency personnel and law enforcement are sweeping the area, Kilgore ISD said.

KILGORE, Texas — The lockdown at Kilgore High School Thursday is no longer active after the FBI determined the threat to be a hoax from Germany.

According to an update from Kilgore ISD, the situation at the high school is under control and no longer active. The FBI determined the threat was a hoax email that originated from Germany. 

KISD said the same message has been sent to several other area school districts this week.

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