HOUSTON - Jewish leaders say there are sophisticated security measures in place to keep community events and facilities safe.

Local community concerned following Colorado attack against demonstrators

What we know:

Houston Police and the Harris County Sheriff's Office both say they are not, currently, aware of any threats, but remain on high alert to keep Jewish residents, and everyone else, safe.

What they're saying:

"Burning people who are engaging in a peaceful gathering; that is just not something that I think any of us expected to see in the Unites States in 2025," says Renee Wizig-Barrios of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, "We want people to be able to participate in Jewish life: to go to synagogue, camp, and know that we, as professionals, are doing everything we can

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