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A Comal ISD parent wanted answers after a school shooting. Instead, he received a six-figure bill.
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Daniela Ibarra, Eddie Latigo , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 7 min read
After a deadly shooting inside a Comal ISD high school left a teacher wounded and a student dead, one parent says their search for answers about school safety has been met with a price tag he can’t afford. Oscar Sanchez’s two daughters attend Hill County College Preparatory High School . He dropp...
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Key takeaway He dropped them off at the school on March 30.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The hefty price tag Comal ISD has attached to Oscar Sanchez's public information request raises questions about the district's transparency and commitment to accountability. Sanchez's search for answers about school safety is a concern that resonates with many parents in the San Antonio area, where school safety is a top priority. The estimated cost of $600,000 to search emails and $9,600 to produce security incident data seems excessive, and the fact that the district's attorneys maintained a high estimate even after Sanchez narrowed the scope of his request suggests a lack of willingness to provide information. This incident may prompt other parents to think twice about seeking information from the district, potentially creating a chilling effect on community engagement and oversight. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the shooting, Comal ISD's response to Sanchez's request will be closely watched, with many wondering if the district is truly committed to transparency and openness.
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Category: schools Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? After a deadly shooting inside a Comal ISD high school left a teacher wounded and a student dead, one parent says their search for answers about school safety has been met with a price tag he can’t afford. Oscar Sanchez’s two daughters attend Hill County College Preparatory High School . He dropp...
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