Jun
18
Written by:
Andy Hogue
6/18/2010 11:34 AM
A bomb threat emptied the Texas Capitol this morning, as well as a nearby building, sources are saying -- the first such evacuation since stricter security measures, DPS troopers at every entrance, and metal detectors were added last month. No one was reportedly injured during the shake-up.
The Austin American-Statesman reports.
Travis County Republican Party Executive Director Michele Samuelson reported via Facebook: "... Everyone is safe but most couldn't get to cars underground to leave."
UPDATE (2:14 p.m.): It appears staffers and other Capitol employees are being let back into the building. The Department of Public Safety regional building near the Capitol was the other building that was evacuated.