The beleaguered North Texas school district was also hit with two more lawsuits this month, bringing the total to seven.
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Tarrant GOP Challenges Democrat Judicial Candidates’ Ballot Filings
Seven judicial candidates are under scrutiny for submitting defective candidacy forms.
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.
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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.
Democrats Drop Challenge to Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
The new county commissioners court precinct map remains in effect for the March 2026 primaries and beyond.
Dallas County DA Not Pursuing Death Penalty Against Illegal Alien Accused of Motel Beheading
John “Let-em-Go” Creuzot is notorious for being soft on criminals.
Third Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Locker Room Recording Scandal
Two more families are suing the district and Moore Middle School coach Caleb Elliott.
Sanger ISD Police Officer Accused of Misconduct With Student
Sanger city police launched a criminal investigation into the the now-suspended school employee.
Celina Police Department Concludes Criminal Investigation Into Caleb Elliott
Chief Cullison is awaiting any new evidence that may emerge from civil litigation.
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Second Celina ISD Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment
Special education aide Micheale “Shelley” Clark is accused of being impaired in the classroom.
Two Lovejoy ISD Teachers on Leave Over Alleged Misconduct
Sean McMurry and Mike Rodriguez teach at Lovejoy High School.
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.
Cedar Hill ISD Band Directors On Leave Over Misconduct Allegations
The alleged victims are former students.
City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
The city previously acknowledged that these ordinances are unconstitutional.
State Rep. Mitch Little Calls for Transparency in Celina ISD Sexual Abuse Scandal
The case stems from a coach’s illegal recording of undressed middle school boys in the locker room.
Appeals Court Rules Against Democrats’ Attempt To Block Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
Opponents of Republicans’ new county commissioner precincts appealed after a district judge denied their request for a preliminary injunction.