Standoff Ends in Iola, School Cancels Lockdown
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Updated: 7:09 PM Mar 11, 2010
Standoff Ends in Iola, School Cancels Lockdown
One person is in custody and the school has resumed normal operations after a standoff ends in Iola.
Posted: 11:15 AM Mar 11, 2010
Reporter: KBTX Staff
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One person is in custody and the school has resumed normal operations after a standoff ends in Iola.

The sheriff's office tells News 3 Billy Jack Kessinger, wanted by authorities after an alleged domestic violence incident in Iola refused to leave his home near Hillsboro and Colorado Streets. He claimed to have a weapon and said he would not leave the home without a fight.

No other people were believed to be in the home.

As a result of this, Iola's school superintendent locked down the schools there as a precaution. The schools are within a few blocks of the home in question.

Grimes County Deputies broke down the front door of Kessinger mobile home, stormed his house and arrested him without incident.

Kessinger has had several run ins with the law. Several similar to Thursday's incident.


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Posted by: To Mason Location: Iola on Mar 13, 2010 at 04:58 PM

I have known your dad for about 25 years, he is a very nice guy, he just needs to get the help he needs. I hope a pray that he will realize that and get on the right track. I know for a fact that your dad loves you and your sisters very much. I just wanted to tell you to hang in there, you, Makayla and Mercy are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM

Hey Mason, so sorry u have to hear all this it is very sad. You know your dad better than anyone, and u are right everyone needs a dad!! Hang in there and the best thing is not to read these post ppl are very crule
Posted by: Michael Location: IOLA on Mar 12, 2010 at 08:07 PM

Hey Mason this is michael big ups to you for voicein your opionin forget all these fools who are talkin mess the dont know what its like if they did they wouldnt be put this stuff on here. My heart goes out to u and your sisters and u know where i leave if you every want to hang out come by and forget about that gurl. And forget about all these people talkin mess on a website if the meet u and knew you they wouldnt be sayin this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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