Montgomery County, Texas · Friday, Nov 6, 2026
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Willis ISD begins using metal detectors at middle schools

Willis ISD announced on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 that its middle schools have begun implementing weapons detection systems, the same systems already in use at the district's high schools.

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When it happened
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Where
Willis ISD middle schools
First reported by an outlet
Nov 6, 2026 at 7:07 pm
Reported by
1 outlet so far (not yet confirmed)
First reported Nov 6, 2026 · added to this site Nov 6, 2026 at 8:01 pm

Taxes & money

None stated in this story's sources.

Willis ISD school tax rate, 2026-27

Total rate
$0.9998 per $100 of taxable value
Operations
$0.6318 per $100
Debt service
$0.3680 per $100

Willis ISD says the rate "will effectively be raised by 1.80 percent."

Source: Willis ISD, "Willis ISD Adopted 2026-2027 Tax Rate", August 20, 2026. This comes from that record, not from this story's sources. Checked October 19, 2026. Your bill also includes county, city and district taxes; your appraisal notice has the full list.

The facts

  1. Willis ISD middle schools began implementing weapons detection systems on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.[1]
  2. The same weapons detection systems were already in place at Willis ISD high schools.[1]

Who said what

  • Willis ISD Safety is the district's top priority.[1]

Sources

  1. News WISD Begins Using Metal Detectors at Middle Schools Montgomery County Police Reporter · Nov 6, 2026

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