Steven Lackey is charged with two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
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State Commission Reprimands Former Hays County Judge
Thompson is accused of creating a hostile work environment, which led to her resignation.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
A proposed 12-cent tax rate increase will appear on the general election ballot in November.
Court Rejects ‘Qualified Immunity’ for Lorena ISD Admin in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
The Fifth Circuit denied Lorena Primary School Principal April Jewell’s motion to dismiss, clearing the way for the lawsuit against Jewell and the district to proceed.
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Lampasas ISD Band Director Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
Jeremy Flint was allowed to resign in January; his wife is also under review by the Texas Education Agency.
Williamson County Officials Vote to Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
To comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order, the commissioners voted to use ballot-on-demand printers for this year’s general election.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Medina ISD boys’ basketball coach Bradley Love was released from Kerr County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Direct Democracy or Council Control? Some Woodway Residents Want to Vote for Mayor
Some Woodway residents are working to amend the city charter to allow residents to directly elect the mayor.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 4 Years for Sex With Student
While teaching at Comfort High School, Tye Rexrode had sex with a 17-year-old girl and groomed underage students via Snapchat.
Bosque County GOP Censures State Rep. Angelia Orr
The censure resolution accuses Orr of violating Republican Party principles.
Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
Six other Comal ISD educators have been accused of sex crimes against students in just the past few years, including four women.
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
Educator David Jones allegedly victimized at least one girl at Cedar Crest, a residential facility for troubled teens.
School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution Sting
Calvert ISD trustees also discussed replacing James Green.
Fourth Female School Employee Jailed This Month for Sexual Misconduct
Darian Rogers was charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony.
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‘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.
Bastrop County GOP Passes Resolution Disapproving of State Rep. Stan Gerdes
If Gerdes does not support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker, the county party says that they will censure him.
McLennan County Sheriff Allegedly Used Taxpayer Funds for Personal Property Upkeep
Former McLennan County Sheriff’s Office employee Johnathan Crawley has alleged that Sheriff Parnell McNamara hand-picked him to do personal labor on his Bosqueville farm during normal duty hours and billed the county for his time for years.
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
US Foods will receive over $1 million in grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund towards the expansion, which is slated to create 165 new jobs.
San Antonio Teacher Spews Hatred of Trump Supporters
Ashlee Walker is a fifth-grade teacher at El Dorado Elementary in North East ISD.
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.