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A rattling start to the school year: Jarrell ISD principal 'doing well' after snake bite
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Grace Reader , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The principal of Double Creek Elementary School was bitten by a rattlesnake on Friday.
A school principal in a nearby district had a concerning encounter with a snake. The principal of Double Creek Elementary School was bitten by a rattlesnake on Friday. This incident occurred while the principal was attempting to relocate the snake from a door at the school.
The event took place in Jarrell ISD, which is outside of West Lake Hills . District officials have reported on the incident, providing some details about what happened. Further information about the snake bite and the principal's condition can be found through the district officials or local news sources, such as KXAN.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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