Jimmy Lee Hanks was a teacher and coach at Wills Point High School.
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Pastor, Substitute Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Former East Texas pastor Timothy Nall has a history of sex crime charges involving children.
Corsicana Councilman Proposes DOGE-Style City Committee
Councilman Chris Woolsey said too many locally elected officials point fingers rather than fix problems.
Analysis: Upshur County Kept Taxes Flat Over 3-Year Window
The county of penny tax increases.
East Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
D’Marjai Dearion taught at three campuses in Longview ISD.
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Analysis: On Average, San Augustine Taxing Entities Lower Taxes
For the most part, one East Texas county balanced rising property values with efforts to keep taxes predictable.
Sabine County Tax Trends: Rising Appraisals Drive Increased Revenues
Even if tax rates are kept in check, rising appraisals can eat up any savings citizens would otherwise see.
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving a Student
Henderson ISD teacher Kathryn Prior was caught sexting a male student via Instagram.
Analysis: Taxing Trends in Rusk County Include Significant Changes
A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after a mother reported the 56-year-old principal sent an inappropriate video to her child.
What’s Going On with Tatum ISD’s Tax Rate Election?
Taxpayer advocates are raising questions about marketing claims made to voters.
East Texas Water Group Considers Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project
The Region D Water Planning Group discussed the proposal, which would require extensive use of eminent domain.
East Texas School Employee Terminated for Inappropriate Behavior With Students
The unnamed employee allegedly violated district policy by communicating with a student on Snapchat and is accused of inappropriately touching female students.
Analysis: Public Servants’ Record on Tax Burdens in Rockwall
Some public servants didn’t drop tax rates enough to offset property valuation increases.
East Texans Oppose Proposed Eminent Domain Plan for Reservoir
The Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir would engulf nearly 70,000 acres.
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East Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Child
Kyle Lee Rocha was allegedly seen pushing the elementary student’s desk back, resulting in him hitting his head and elbows.
Corsicana Residents Speak Out Against Proposed LGBT Event
Many residents spoke out saying that their hard earned tax dollars should not go towards such an event.
East Texas Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Sex Crimes Against Students
The Atlanta ISD teacher and coach used Snapchat to solicit nude pictures from boys and fondled them at school.
Carlisle ISD Security Guard Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child
Keith McFarland was charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Texarkana Band Teacher Gets 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Students
Brandon Sams used social media and messaging apps to groom minors at his school for illegal sexual activity.
Tussle Over East Texas Wind Farm Headed to Trial
Residents of Fannin and Lamar counties are fighting to stop development of the Bug Tussle Wind Ranch.
Tyler ISD Embraces ‘Civil Disobedience’ Against Title IX Changes
Barring court intervention, Biden’s new rule undermining protections for girls in K-12 schools will take effect on August 1.
Runoff Preview: Covey Squares off Against Speaker Phelan for House District 21
David Covey is running against incumbent State Rep. Dade Phelan to represent the southeast Texas district.
Ex-Tyler ISD Teacher’s Aide Accused of ‘Improper’ Relationship with Students
JBraylon Fears was booked into the Smith County jail on four charges.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.