Parent urges HCISD to fix Long Elementary security after Uvalde reference

Apr 8, 2026

A Harlingen CISD parent told the board she observed unlocked offices and inconsistent ID checks at Long Elementary and asked whether the district is waiting for another Uvalde‑style tragedy; the board said it will investigate and staff described existing security layers.

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Catherine Haley, a parent whose child attends Long Elementary in Harlingen CISD, told the board she has observed “unlocked” front‑office doors, inconsistent ID checks and few visible officers, asking bluntly, “Are you waiting for another Uvalde tragedy to happen?”

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