Central Texas School District Fights to Save Students From Fentanyl Poisoning

Central Texas School District Fights to Save Students From Fentanyl Poisoning
A billboard in Kyle, Texas, features three Hays Consolidated Independent School District students who died from fentanyl poisonings in the summer of 2022. Courtesy of Forever15Project.org
Jana J. Pruet
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One Central Texas school district has waged war against fentanyl, a deadly illicit drug that is infiltrating nearly every town across the country.

After two Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) students died within weeks of each other from fentanyl poisoning, district leaders knew they had to do everything possible to save the children.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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