The new lawsuit also names Head Coach Bill Elliott, Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn, and Superintendent Tom Maglisceau.
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Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
U.S. Reps. Keith Self and Pat Fallon demanded “swift action” from Plano’s elected school board to stop “increasingly common” antisemitic behavior on district campuses.
A Year Later, Rockwall ISD Pre-K Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse Resurfaces
Jamie Palmer is now working at Rockwall ISD’s Rochell Elementary, according to the school’s website.
Tarrant County Moves To Dismiss Democrats’ Challenge to Republican Redistricting
The county asserts that deliberately drawn racial coalition districts are no longer protected and can be eliminated.
Arkansas Double Murder Suspect Taught in Texas Elementary School
Andrew McGann resigned from Lewisville ISD in 2023 amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with students.
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Republicans Win Runoff Races in Frisco, Lose McKinney Mayoral Matchup
Runoffs were held Saturday in races where no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 3 local elections.
Former North Texas Pastor and School Volunteer Jailed on Child Porn Charges
Jim Mustain was a pastor at Preston Trail Community Church, volunteered at Lewisville ISD schools, served on the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce board, and led a North Texas nonprofit.
Citing Court Action, Dallas Police Pause Enforcement of Prostitution Ordinance
A municipal judge has a history of targeting the city’s prostitution ordinance.
Tarrant County Approves Republican Redistricting Plan; Democrats Sue
The new commissioners court precinct boundaries will be used in the county’s 2026 elections.
Little Elm ISD Custodian Jailed for Sexually Abusing Elementary Student
District officials said they received serious reports of “inappropriate interactions” between Eric Landaverde and three Brent Elementary students.
Prosper ISD JROTC Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Against Student
Staff Sergeant Michael Songy was the lead Junior ROTC instructor at Rock Hill High School.
Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.
McKinney ISD Employee Arrested for Indecency With a Child
Andrew Hansen worked in the school district’s Technology Department and had access to all campuses.
School Resource Officer Accused of Past Relationship With Student
Carrollton Police Officer Cole Langston, assigned as an SRO in Lewisville ISD, is on leave pending investigation of allegations tied to a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD student.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Venezuelan Suspects Arrested for Dallas Robbery Might Have Ties to Violent Gangs
The victim alleges the thieves beat her with a weapon and threatened to cut off her fingers if she did not comply.
Grand Prairie ISD Set to ‘Move Forward’ Against Suspended Superintendent
The district’s investigation into Superintendent Jorge Arredondo revealed “violations” of a policy prohibiting retaliation against district employees.
Fort Worth ISD to Pay Former Superintendent Nearly $1 Million
Although Angélica Ramsey’s last day as superintendent was October 1, she will continue to be paid by the district until August 30, 2025.
Tarrant County Public Health Director Advises Schools to Remove Smartphones from Classrooms
Brian Byrd says research shows the use of social media causes a rise in mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Big Win for Whitesboro Citizens: No Property Tax Increase
Citizens convinced Whitesboro city officials to reverse course on a big property tax increase.
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Partner Organization Has Islamic Terrorism Ties
The Islamic Circle of North America has ties to the Pakistani terrorist group Jamaat-e-Islami.
City of Dallas’ Budget to Help Aid LGBT, Race-based Events
The new budget will give the Office of Arts and Culture $20.6 million to facilitate multiple “cultural celebrations throughout the year.”
Texas Supreme Court Sides With Dallas in State Fair Gun Ban Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton says his fight to protect the Second Amendment is not over.
Tensions Rise Over Student Safety During McKinney School Board Meeting
McKinney ISD trustees appeared hostile toward each other and speakers at the podium.
Denton City Council Rejects Conservative Library Board Nominee
Nominee Debi Scaggs says she was deemed a “radical” because she believes in protecting children from sexually explicit and vulgar content.