This is Bryant Shephard’s third arrest in connection with a case that began in 2023.
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IDEA Round Rock Admin Accused of ‘Inappropriately Touching a Student’
Assistant Principal Aaron Freeman was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Belton Middle School Teacher Jailed for Sexually Assaulting a Student
Logan Demeny has been on leave from Belton ISD since allegations arose last month.
Marlin City Council Approves 6-Month Paid Leave, Pay Raise for Indicted Police Chief
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Rangers have intervened after the chief was indicted on 10 counts of animal abuse.
Analysis: Property Tax Rates Drop While Values Surge in Washington County
Increasing appraisals frequently zero out any benefit property owners receive from a decreased or held-in-check rate.
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Police Investigating Two Belton ISD Employees for Alleged Misconduct
The two unnamed staff members are on administrative leave.
Lorena ISD Sides With District Against Mom Cut From Substitute Teaching
Wendy Harding said she lost her job as a substitute teacher after advocating for her special-needs son.
Female Teachers Get Probation After Admitting to Sex With Students
The women will not be required to register as sex offenders.
Another Bartlett ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
A different district teacher was arrested in January for sexually assaulting a student.
Lake Travis ISD Superintendent Allowed to Resign Over Undisclosed Misconduct
Trustees suspended Superintendent Paul Norton in December.
‘Qualified Immunity’ Arguments On Trial in Lorena ISD Sex Abuse Case
At the Fifth Circuit, defense counsel argued that Principal April Jewell should not be liable for a teacher under her direction who victimized a 5-year-old student.
Robinson ISD Teacher’s Aide Fired, Arrested for Sexting Student
Christopher Gonzales worked as a paraprofessional at Robinson Junior High.
Killeen ISD Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
The teacher has not been named but has been scrubbed from the school district’s website.
Lampasas ISD Teacher Resigns Amid Allegations of Misconduct With Student
Parents say they know the identity of the teacher, but the district won’t confirm.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Child
Charles Poling, an assistant football coach at Bartlett ISD in Central Texas, was the second teacher arrested Wednesday for sexual assault of a child.
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Republican Flips McLennan County Commissioner Seat
The seat has been held by Democrats for 125 years.
Former Teacher Faces 10 Felonies for Sexually Assaulting Student
David Rios was arrested more than two years after resigning over sexual assault allegations.
Central Texas Democrat Party Official Caught in Campaign Sign Shenanigans
Photos and video show Bell County Democrat Chair Mikhail Gray interfering with Republican candidates’ signs.
Secure Ballot Box Shortage in Williamson County Solved
The county’s vendor failed to deliver the promised equipment, leading to legal action and a last-minute fix.
Round Rock ISD Residents Say ‘No’ to Billion Dollar Bond
Round Rock ISD is asking taxpayers to approve a $998 million proposal while the district is already $838 million in debt.
Williamson County’s Democrat Sheriff Accused of Accepting Pay-to Play Donation
Just four days before a county contract was issued, Gleason received a $20,000 campaign donation from the founder and CEO of the company that received the contract.
Former Waco Teacher Charged for Inappropriate Relationship Between Educator and Student
The investigation into Octavio Sanchez uncovered a lengthy history of sexual harassment.
Hays County Puts $778 Million Bond on November Ballot
Local property taxpayers already owe more than $638 million in bond debt.
Law Enforcement Raids San Antonio Apartment Complex, Arrests 4 Venezuelan Gang Members
The arrests follow several complaints about the complex regarding narcotics, human trafficking, and threats to apartment personnel.
San Antonio-area Teacher Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student
Jennifer Massey worked as an art teacher in Comal ISD.