Former students said Hall Middle School girls’ coach Lance Rankin has been reported many times over the years for inappropriate behavior.
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Former Kress Official Charged With Stealing City Funds
Heidi Tiffin was indicted on a charge of theft by a public servant that allegedly occurred during her tenure as Kress city secretary.
More Free Speech Advocates Urge Review of Key Texas Case
The Center for American Liberty and Citizens Defending Freedom-USA joined eight other First Amendment advocates asking the state’s high court to preserve protections provided by the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
TEA Targets ‘Unworthy’ Lorena ISD Principal’s Certification
The Texas Education Agency asserts Lorena Primary School Principal April Jewell’s certificate should be revoked over her failure to protect pre-K students from sexual abuse.
Another Educator ‘On Leave’ Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Shallowater ISD officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into an unnamed employee’s relationship with a student.
Crowley ISD Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student
Ricardo Ortiz taught architecture at the district’s Career and Technical Education Center.
IDEA Mission Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
Adrian Diaz was released from Hidalgo County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Another Lampasas ISD Teacher Accused of Misconduct
The district dismissed Lampasas High School teacher Dakota Matthews over “inappropriate communications” with a student.
TEA Investigating Collinsville ISD Admins Tied to Coach’s Misconduct
The superintendent, high school principal, and athletic director are “under review” by the Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division.
Wylie ISD Employee ‘On Leave’ Over Hijab Day Handouts
Superintendent Spicer said the district does not allow distribution of any religious materials to students, although the Muslim Student Association hosted a hijab table last year.