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.

Beaumont Teacher Charged With Recording Minor in Shower

August 14, 2026

JROTC instructor Glendel Carpenter is accused of taking video of a girl in her home bathroom using a hidden camera.

Retired Richardson Coach Charged Again for Child Sex Abuse Material

August 13, 2026

Coach Chuck Brandon was arrested on a new charge of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Forney ISD Abuse Scandal Shows Texas Schools Still Passing the Trash

August 12, 2026

Wendy Bailey is accused of covering up Johnathan Michael’s abuse of special ed students and hiding his past charges under the name Michael Roell.

More Charges for Magnolia Teacher Accused of Molesting Students

August 11, 2026

Jason Maldonado was charged with two additional sex crimes against his now-former students at Magnolia Parkway Elementary.

Friendswood Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Young Child

August 10, 2026

Lewis Stott was a 2nd-grade teacher at The Galloway School in Friendswood.

Mesquite Teacher Gets 30 Years for Child Sex Abuse Material

August 10, 2026

Chad Beery taught in Mesquite ISD from 2018 until his arrest in 2025.

Winnsboro ISD Board President Charged in Sex Scandal Coverup

August 7, 2026

School Board President Brandon Green is the latest Winnsboro ISD official charged with failure to report abuse allegations.

Parents Push Back After Judge Lets Lorena ISD Depose Sex-Abused Student

August 7, 2026

Lorena moms launched “Operation Unenroll” to highlight issues causing parents to pull their children out of public schools.

Weatherford ISD Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct

August 7, 2026

Chase Liles is accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a student.

Another East Texas Teacher Charged With Child Rape

August 6, 2026

Teris Butler taught in Henderson ISD for nearly 12 years, but the alleged victim reportedly was not a student in the district.

McKinney Approves Mosque Amid Citizen Concerns

August 5, 2026

Council members voted 7-0 for the McKinney Islamic Association’s preliminary new mosque plan after hearing from supporters and opponents.

East Texas Coach Faces 6 New Felonies Related to Rape of Student

August 4, 2026

Hardin County's new sex crime charges against Derek Peveto are in addition to four felony charges brought by Jefferson County.