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Dallas Baptist University Evacuates Over Unverified Threats, Canceled HUD Event Precedes All-Clear

Officials report no active threat following reviews by police with assistance from the FBI.

Overview

  • DBU ordered an evacuation and canceled classes on Jan. 22 after reporting several unverified threats involving the campus.
  • HUD Secretary Scott Turner's planned appearance at a Center for Faith Opportunity Zones event was canceled due to a security concern, according to a HUD spokesperson.
  • Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had also been scheduled to speak at the event focused on public‑private partnerships and investment in economically distressed communities.
  • University officials said there was no confirmed indication of immediate danger during the response and emphasized an abundance‑of‑caution approach.
  • By late afternoon, authorities issued an all‑clear, students and staff were allowed to return, and no injuries were reported.