Tarver Elementary School’s Estevan Banda is the second Belton ISD teacher charged in one week for sexual misconduct.
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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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Hutto City Council Rejects Proposal Allowing Noncitizens to Serve on Boards
The proposal failed, with four council members voting to keep the current city policy that requires all board members to be registered voters.
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.
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Vandal Targets Waco Church Hours Before Pro-Life March
The vandal wrote messages in support of LGBT ideology on the church.
Lorena ISD Breaks Silence on Sex Abuse Lawsuit as School District Scandal Spills Into City Business
The trustees’ statement came a day after Lorena City Council rejected city board applicants labeled “adversarial” to the school district.
Round Rock ISD Uses Taxpayer Money on Sexual Identity Swag
A public information request revealed that the district spent more than $600 dollars on rainbow fans and stickers.
Lorena Parents Speak About Sex Abuse Scandal at School Board Meeting
The community seeks accountability from district officials and Principal April Jewell.
Appeals Court Rules Llano County Must Return Eight Explicit Books to Shelves
Bonnie Wallace, vice chairman of the Llano County Library Advisory Board, says she still sees the order as a victory.
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD Moves Forward
A federal judge denied motions by the district and Principal April Jewell to dismiss the complaint from the family of a pre-K student who was molested for months by a teacher.
Texas Charter School Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
International Leadership of Texas fired teacher Jose Adrian Hernandez Grimaldo following his arrest.
Judge Rejects Immunity Claim of Lorena ISD Principal Who Ignored Teacher’s Sexual Abuse of 5-year-old Student
A judge found Lorena Primary School Principal April Jewell’s lack of action to protect pre-K children from abuse “shocks the conscience.”
Did Round Rock ISD Officials Attempt to Cover Up a Sexual Assault?
According to former Round Rock ISD Chief of Police Dennis Weiner, the district attempted to hide a sexual assault of a five-year-old student.
Williamson County Appraisal District’s Chairman Declares His Political Opponent Ineligible
The newly-created appraisal district board seat is currently vacant.