Some TISD Students Playing Choking Game

TYLER – Tyler ISD held a press conference Wednesday morning to address a growing problem with some of its students. Executive Director of Student Services Jeff Collum says students are becoming involved in a “choking game.” Collum says kids choke either themselves or others to get a high, but are really killing brain cells. The conference was called because students have reported 10 to 12 incidents this year so far. School officials want parents to be more aware of the situation and are sending letters out to parents.