More Parents Claim Texas Border School Principal Covered Up Death Threats

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An ongoing controversy in South Texas involves numerous death threats made against students at Flores Zapata school in Edinburg, with the school principal accused of actively covering up the incidents and taking no action to protect the victims. More parents have come forward claiming their children were also targeted, with the school administration allegedly ignoring reports and attempting to conceal the threats.

Why it matters

The allegations raise serious concerns about school safety and the failure of administrators to address threats and bullying, potentially putting students at risk. The growing number of families coming forward suggests a systemic problem that demands accountability and reforms to protect vulnerable students.

The details

According to reports, Principal Araceli De Los Santos ordered a student who made death threats against a female student to delete the videos where the threats were made, rather than taking immediate action to protect the victim. The victim's parents made numerous police reports, but the school counselor, Lizette Garza, told the parents the issue had been resolved, even as the threats escalated. During a school board hearing, it was revealed that as many as seven female students had received death threats or been targeted by the same aggressor. Another parent shared audio of the aggressor threatening their autistic daughter, calling her 'a snitch' and saying she would 'pay' for telling on her. In a separate case, the parents of a second-grade student said school officials ignored their reports of threats to throw their child out of a window and constant intimidation.

• The initial reports of death threats and the school's cover-up were first revealed by Breitbart Texas this week.
• The school board hearing where the extent of the threats was disclosed took place recently.

What’s next

The case continues to be referred to the Edinburg CISD school district, and it remains to be seen what actions, if any, will be taken to address the allegations and ensure the safety of students.