Hillary Williams pleaded guilty to indecency with a child, possession of child sexual abuse material, and bestiality.
East Texas
Van Zandt County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects Over China Concerns
The temporary moratorium is intended to allow for completion of an investigation into various Chinese companies that manufacture parts for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project Postponed but Still in State Water Plan
Amid continued protests from citizens in East Texas, the Texas Water Development Board approved keeping the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project in the state water plan .
Tyler ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Anahi Arellano, who worked at Bell Elementary School, was caught with a 16-year-old boy.
Winnsboro ISD Superintendents Accused of Covering Up Abuse
The school district’s current and previous superintendents are charged with failing to report suspected child abuse with intent to conceal.
MOST RECENT
Marshall ISD Cheer Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student
Claire Burris was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation.
Marshall Cheer Coach Who Sexted Student Set To Plead Guilty
Claire Burris’ plea deal hit a snag this week over sentencing, postponing a hearing until January.
Texarkana ISD Coach Accused of Soliciting Student for Sex Via Snapchat
Te’Vailance Hunt was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a 16-year-old girl.
Felony Charges Dropped Against East Texas Judge Accused of Witness Tampering
Judge Franklin allegedly told a defendant he’d better accept a plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.”
East Texas Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child
Landon Odom taught history and coached baseball at Central Heights Middle School.
Center ISD Athletic Trainer Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
Christopher Lemoine has since resigned from the East Texas school district.
Kilgore Teacher Gets No Prison Time for Student Sex Crime
Kayla O’Dell pleaded guilty to an “improper relationship” with a Kilgore High School student but received deferred adjudication.
Orange County Commissioners Adopt No-New-Revenue Rate
Orange County will collect the same amount of property taxes as the year prior.
Centerville ISD Superintendent Arrested for Failing To Report Sexual Misconduct
A separate case also involves educator misconduct.
Bullard ISD Janitor Jailed for Sex Crime in School Bathroom
Bryan Taylor is charged with unlawful restraint and attempted sexual performance involving a young female student.
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Second Judge in Rains County Indicted and Suspended
The saga of Judge Robert Jenkins Franklin grows.
School Superintendent Investigated for Failure To Report Student’s Alleged Sex Crime
Union Grove ISD Superintendent Kelly Moore is suspected of failing to report a student’s alleged invasive visual recording of another student while on campus.
Texas Water Development Board Declares Interregional Water Conflict
The Texas Water Development Board has declared an interregional conflict between water Region C and Region D over the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Prosecutors Seek Cell Phone of Student Solicited for Sex by Elgin ISD Coach
Coach Devin Anderson was charged last year with having an illicit sexual “relationship” with a female student.
Winnsboro ISD Coach Charged With Covering Up Fellow Coach’s Sex With Student
Coach Jared Lancaster is accused of knowingly failing to report another teacher’s sexual abuse of a student.
Texas Teacher Faces New Sex Crime Charge After Arrest for Child Porn, Bestiality
Hillary Williams was a Wells ISD math teacher until her first arrest in February.
State Commission Suspends East Texas Judge Without Pay After Indictment
Judge Franklin is accused of telling a defendant he had better accept the plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.”
Winnsboro ISD Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Nicholas Gabriel was a football coach and teacher at Winnsboro High School.
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
Judge Franklin was accused of making death threats to coerce a defendant into accepting a plea deal.
Former East Texas Principal Indicted on Child Porn Charges
Chad Barrett was the principal of Hardin Junior High School at the time of his arrest.