Texas Capitol evacuated and searched amid bomb threat

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An unknown particular person informed Austin police on Sunday night that they positioned a pipe bomb within the state Capitol, in keeping with an emergency alert from the Division of Public Security.

DPS has evacuated the constructing and troopers with K9 canines are looking the scene.

DPS and Austin Police Division didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

It’s unclear whether or not the Capitol will reopen Monday, when lawmakers are scheduled to satisfy. Lawmakers weren’t convening on Sunday night on the time the risk was known as in.

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