Kelvin Leiva taught English Language Arts at Arnold Middle School.
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Embattled Celina ISD Football Coach Bill Elliott Retires
The announcement comes a day after the school board agreed to release a report on whether administrators covered up sexual misconduct by Elliott’s son, Caleb.
Celina ISD To Release ‘Redacted’ Report From Sex Abuse Investigation
Trustees met Monday to review results of a “third-party investigation” into coach Caleb Elliott’s illicit locker room recordings but took no action on personnel.
Citizen Arrested for a Meme Sues Hood County Officials
Attorneys argue officials violated their client’s free speech rights.
Will Dallas-Area Voters Derail DART?
At least five member cities will decide in May whether to ditch Dallas Area Rapid Transit service.
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AT&T Announces Departure From Downtown Dallas Headquarters
The move by the company has been expected for several months.
Dallas-area ISIS Activist Charged With Terrorism Offense
John Michael Garza is set to remain in custody until his trial and faces up to twenty years in federal prison.
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Madison Jones was a substitute teacher in Midlothian ISD at the time of her arrest on four felony charges.
Two More Texas Teachers Face Separate Misconduct Allegations
Teachers in Van Alstyne ISD and Pottsboro ISD are under investigation; one has resigned.
Mayor Mizani Proclaims ‘No Sharia Law’ in Keller
Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said his proclamation is “just the first step” toward codifying a ban on foreign legal systems.
Azle ISD Coach Arrested Again for Sex Crime Against Student
Now-former coach Carlos Font Santiago is charged with sexual assault of a child in addition to an earlier charge of improper relationship between educator and student.
Former Mesquite Teacher Charged With Grooming Child at Church
Matthan Lough taught at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy, but his alleged grooming occurred at the Christian Center of Mesquite.
Plano ISD Sued for Failing To Disclose Mold Information
Plaintiffs say the district has failed to respond to a public information request about mold hazards in Plano schools for nearly two months.
Failed Redistricting Suits Prompt Democrat Run for Tarrant Judge
Democrat Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons now aims to challenge Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare in a countywide race.
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Celina ISD, Coach Caleb Elliott
Another 17 families are accusing the district of gross negligence for enabling Elliott’s illicit locker room recording of male students.
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Celina ISD Coach Hit With Federal Child Exploitation Charges
Now-former Moore Middle School coach Caleb Elliott faces eight federal felony charges of sexually exploiting children on top of three prior state charges.
Islamic-focused EPIC City Rebrands as The Meadow
Property for the proposed community is located in unincorporated areas of Collin and Hunt counties.
Texas Rangers Join Investigation of Collinsville ISD Coach
Baseball coach Derrick Jenkins has been on leave since October 20 over alleged grooming of students.
Coach in ‘Pass the Trash’ Controversy Resigns From Celina ISD
Wrestling coach Neil Phillips was hired by Celina after resigning from Melissa ISD amid misconduct allegations.
After Meme Arrest, Hood County Sheriff Solicits More Social Media Complaints
Sheriff Deeds’ announcement comes days after a citizen was arrested for a social media post.
Mount Pleasant Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
JaQuaven Rogers was a special education teacher’s aide at Wallace Middle School but has since been fired.
Hood County Sheriff Arrests Man for Social Media Posts
The man’s defense attorney said he has never seen anyone arrested for “posting a meme.”
Celina ISD Coach Faces Third Arrest as More Families Join Lawsuit
A dozen families are now part of the original lawsuit against the district and Caleb Elliott, who faces a new felony charge of sexual performance by a child.
Ferris ISD Teacher Faces Felony for Child Sex Abuse Material
Welding teacher George “Mac” McAllister has since been fired.
Mesquite Academy Teacher Jailed for Child Sex Abuse Material
Chad Beery is being held in the Rockwall County Jail. Bond is set at $750,000.