Texas A & M evacuates campus after bomb threat

CREATED Oct. 19, 2012

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(AP) Texas A&M University officials say they have received a campus-wide bomb threat and are evacuating all students, faculty and staff.

The evacuation order was posted on the university's website Friday as a "Code Maroon'' warning. It directs those on campus to evacuate by foot immediately and to not use a vehicle.
 
Texas A&M spokesman Lane Stephenson says the the school received a call about the bomb threat at about 11:30 a.m. He didn't immediately have any other information about the threat.
 
The school says all classes were canceled and the evacuation will remain in effect until further notice.