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Northwest ISD sues gun range after bullets found in Northlake middle school
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Micah Pearce , as published by Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This action was taken after bullets were found lodged in the new Barksdale Middle School in Northlake.
A lawsuit has been filed by Northwest ISD against Quail Creek Shooting Range. This action was taken after bullets were found lodged in the new Barksdale Middle School in Northlake. The bullets were discovered in the south facade of the school, which is located in the Pecan Square community.
The district is seeking safety measures to be implemented by the gun range. It does not want the range to shut down. The lawsuit aims to prevent negligent operation of the range that could damage school property or endanger students and others.
Further details about the lawsuit and the situation are available from the Cross Timbers Gazette.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County) Reading time: 1 min
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