The southeast Houston school was one of two placed on lockdown Wednesday because of incidents involving knives. A student at Elsik High School was in possession of a kitchen knife.

HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner said in a video published Tuesday that a student was arrested for a social media threat amid a rise in reported threats against schools statewide. "As police chief, I understand any threat or mention of violence toward your child's school is deeply unsettling,

Houston ISD officials are addressing safety concerns after lockdowns at Houston area schools this week. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports on what officials had to say and more about the threats.