Erin Anderson

Erin Anderson is a Senior Journalist for Texas Scorecard, reporting on state and local issues, events, and government actions that impact people in communities throughout Texas and the DFW Metroplex. A native Texan, Erin grew up in the Houston area and now lives in Collin County.

Rio Grande City Teacher Charged With Raping Underage Student

October 9, 2026

Francisco Contreras Jr., a special education teacher at Rio Grande City High School, is charged with sexual assault of a child (statutory rape).

TEA Updates Senators on Measures to Curb Educator Misconduct

October 9, 2026

Inspector General Levi Fuller testified before the Senate Education Committee on the Texas Education Agency's implementation of SB 571.

Lewisville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student

October 7, 2026

Gloria Resendiz is charged with child grooming and indecency with a child by sexual contact involving a Hebron High School student.

State Rep. Calls for Criminal Probe of Conroe Coach Accused of Grooming

October 6, 2026

Wrestling coach Billy Durning resigned from Conroe ISD amid allegations of sexually grooming female athletes.

West Texas Band Director Arrested for Child Sex Abuse Material

October 5, 2026

Post ISD hired Bruce Bailey in July, his seventh school district in eight years.

West Texas Substitute Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct

October 5, 2026

Meranda Valerio is accused of having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old Balmorhea ISD student.

Another Celina ISD Locker Room Recording Results in Arrest

October 2, 2026

The juvenile suspect, identified only as a former Celina ISD student, is charged with invasive visual recording.

Head of Cypress Christian School On Leave Amid Leadership Concerns

October 1, 2026

President Jeff Potts was placed on leave September 30; Culture Director Kris Hogan has been on leave for two months.

Elementary School Nurse Accused of Sexual Contact With Student

October 1, 2026

Ruben Del Toro is a district nurse at Monte Alto ISD in the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas Teacher Gets Probation for Sex With Underage Boys

September 30, 2026

Shelby Lashombe admitted having sex with two 16-year-old boys but struck a plea deal with McLennan County prosecutors.

Aubrey High School Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Student

September 29, 2026

Wesley Huber resigned from Aubrey ISD over his alleged sexual assault of an underage student.

Another Noncitizen Charged With Illegally Voting in Texas

September 28, 2026

Imelda Magallanes is the latest foreign national living in Texas arrested for illegally participating in federal elections.