HOUSTON — All eyes were on North Texas as local, state and federal authorities handled a hostage situation at a synagogue.
According to CNN, four hostages, including a rabbi, were being held at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville.
By 9 p.m. Saturday, after about 12 hours, all four hostages were released safely. Authorities say the hostage-taker has died.
Editor's Note: The video above was uploaded while the hostage situation was still active.
Houston leaders were watching over the scene as well while adding extra precautions for the city's own Jewish community.
District C Councilmember Abbie Kamin tweeted that she's reached out to Houston police, Mayor Sylvester Turner and local Jewish organizations. She says District C will have increased patrols and security measures to ensure the community's safety.
There have been no reports of threats against Houston's Jewish community.
Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, a man of Jewish faith, tweeted his prayers and support for a positive outcome.
"I am very disheartened to hear about the hostage situation in the Dallas area," Rosen tweeted. "My office stands ready to support efforts near and far to ensure the safety of our Jewish brothers and sisters."
Mayor Turner also tweeted his prayers and support for the community in Colleyville and Houston.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn said they were monitoring the situation. Cruz and Cornyn asked for prayers for the hostages and law enforcement.
President Biden released a statement shortly after the end of the situation. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said he was briefed about the scene. National security members were also working with federal law enforcement.
President Biden's statement reads as follows:
"Thanks to the courageous work of state, local and federal law enforcement, four Americans who were held hostage at a Texas synagogue will soon be home with their families. I am grateful to the tireless work of law enforcement at all levels who acted cooperatively and fearlessly to rescue the hostages. We are sending love and strength to the members of Congregation Beth Israel, Colleyville, and the Jewish community.
There is more we will learn in the days ahead about the motivations of the hostage taker. But let me be clear to anyone who intends to spread hate—we will stand against anti-Semitism and against the rise of extremism in this country. That is who we are, and tonight, the men and women of law enforcement made us all proud."