Seven judicial candidates are under scrutiny for submitting defective candidacy forms.
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Another Celina ISD Coach on Leave Over Alleged Misconduct
Wrestling coach Neil Phillips is accused of making sexually inappropriate comments to students in Melissa ISD, where he previously worked.
More Families Sue Celina ISD Over Locker Room Recording Scandal
The new lawsuit also names Head Coach Bill Elliott, Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn, and Superintendent Tom Maglisceau.
Mansfield ISD Coach Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
Jared Young is also charged with possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material and improper relationship between educator and student.
Police Arrest Another Celina ISD Middle School Teacher
Jainya Walder was removed from class for suspected intoxication and charged with child endangerment.
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Lancaster ISD Band Director Accused of Child Sex Crime
DeShawn Parks is charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Celina ISD Lets Coach Resign After Locker Room Recording Scandal
Parents called on trustees to hold everyone accountable who knew about Moore Middle School Coach Caleb Elliott secretly recording boys.
Van Alstyne ISD’s Proposed $550 Million Bond Divides Voters
With interest, the school bond would cost local property taxpayers $1.1 billion—double what voters will see on the November ballot.
Attorney General Investigates University of North Texas Over Left-Wing Extremism
Ken Paxton is unsatisfied with UNT President Keller’s actions after a student celebrated Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Richardson ISD Asks for $1.4 Billion in Bonds on November Ballot
With interest, the school bonds would cost local property taxpayers $2.32 billion—66 percent more than the amount voters will see on the ballot.
Feds Sentence Grapevine Coach to 40 Years for Child Porn
Michael Bo Peacock and his co-conspirator exploited more than 100 child victims.
Girls Groomed by Great Lakes Academy Teacher Sue School
Plaintiffs are also suing the Plano private school’s principal and the predatory teacher who confessed to sex crimes against one of the girls.
Celina ISD Middle School Coach Faces New Child Porn Charge
Moore Middle School teacher/coach Caleb Elliott was arrested last week on a charge of invasive visual recording.
Garland ISD Athletic Trainer Jailed for Child Sex Crime
Shamond Hamilton, a trainer at North Garland High School, worked at El Campo High School last year.
Plano ISD Closes Moldy Murphy Middle School for More Mitigation
The school’s principal announced a week-long closure starting Monday in an email sent Friday night at 11:10 p.m.
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Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
A grand jury indicted the school district’s former superintendent for failing to report child abuse by two special education teachers.
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Texas Public Policy Foundation cited the violations in a letter to the Dallas City Attorney threatening legal action.
Gainesville ISD Employee Caught in Underage Sex Solicitation Sting
School maintenance worker Hunter Jordan was charged with online solicitation of a minor.
Dallas District Judge Sanctioned Twice
Judge Amber Givens was found to have violated constitutional rights and exhibited disrespect toward defendants, counsel, and fellow judges.
Acclaimed Denton ISD Choir Director Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Child
Derrick Brookins worked at Braswell High School in Denton ISD.
IRS Withholds Wages of Arlington Mayor Over Federal Tax Debt
Taxpayers reportedly question Mayor Jim Ross’ ability to lead Arlington because of issues with his personal finances.
Allen ISD Elementary Teacher Indicted for Sexual Contact With Students
Austin White was placed on leave from Preston Elementary in October 2024.
Howe ISD Head Football Coach Charged With Soliciting Sex From a Minor
Coach Andrew Harvey is Howe ISD’s athletic director.
Collin County Officials OK Purchases for Hand-Marked Balloting
Commissioners approved purchasing items required to implement a ballot-on-demand system in November.
DeSoto ISD Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Student
Bryson Newton is accused of sodomizing a child last year while teaching at Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy.