Elementary student dies

LINDALE – The Lindale ISD community is in mourning after a Velma Penny Elementary school student died earlier this week. According to our news partner KETK, in a statement from the district, parents were informed of the student’s passing, but additional information on their death isn’t being shared to respect their family and confidentiality laws.

Lindale ISD said on Wednesday that a student at Velma Penny Elementary was transported to the hospital after they had a medical emergency at the school.

Counseling has been made available to students and staff who need support following the student’s death.