A separate case also involves educator misconduct.
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East Texas Teacher Charged With Child Porn and Bestiality
Hillary Williams taught junior high and high school math at Wells ISD.
Kilgore ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Kayla O’Dell worked at Kilgore High School from August 2023 until January 2025.
Northeast Texas Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child
Jimmy Lee Hanks was a teacher and coach at Wills Point High School.
Pastor, Substitute Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Former East Texas pastor Timothy Nall has a history of sex crime charges involving children.
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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.
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.
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Texas Teacher Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Daughter
Former Hughes Springs ISD girls’ volleyball coach Aaron Marshall was convicted of nine felony sex crimes against a child.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The elementary school teacher was arrested at a conference in Plano.
East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”
Small Texas Town Touts Thousands of Plane Registrations Raising Illegal Activity Concerns
Onalaska is home to thousands of plane registrations, many owned by foreigners with suspicious ties to organized criminal activity.
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Local officials rejected parents’ request to move the book out of the section for teens.
Satanist in Tyler Hosts Drag Shows & Funds Children’s School Event
Tyler-Area Gays advocate the promotion of adult sexual habits to children in the community.
Longview Mayor Supports LGBT Group Hosting Drag Shows Targeting Children
This proclamation is just one of many Mack has done as mayor in support of the LGBT community during “pride” festivals since 2015.
East Texas ‘Drag March’ Protests Legislation Protecting Kids From Sexual Performances
The march is in response to legislation passed to ban sexually explicit performances targeting children.