Heidi Tiffin was indicted on a charge of theft by a public servant that allegedly occurred during her tenure as Kress city secretary.
West Texas
FAA Lifts El Paso Airspace Closure, Says No Threat to Commercial Aviation
The FAA had earlier announced a 10-day shutdown of airspace around the airport.
Another Educator ‘On Leave’ Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Shallowater ISD officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into an unnamed employee’s relationship with a student.
El Paso Man Sentenced for Smuggling Illegal Aliens
Oscar Carrillo was charged with smuggling illegal aliens and constructing cross-border tunnels after federal agents discovered a tunnel in El Paso.
Reagan County Teacher’s Aide Accused of Sex With Students
Chelsea Shook worked at Reagan County High School.
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Ex-Amarillo ISD Wrestling Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student
Nick Herrmann, a one-time wrestling champion and assistant coach at Tascosa High School, faces 10 years to life in federal prison.
Abilene ISD Band Director Busted for Child Sex Abuse Material
Lance Mosley taught at Mann STEAM Academy, which serves 6th-8th grade students.
Corley Continues as Lubbock County Commissioner, Court Rules
County Judge Curtis Parrish had purported to replace Jason Corley as the Precinct 2 commissioner, claiming Corley triggered automatic “resign-to-run” rules.
West Texas Teacher/Coach ‘On Leave’ Over Texts to Student
Jason McAden teaches at Clyde CISD and coaches the girls’ volleyball team.
Showdown Set in Case of Booted Lubbock County Commissioner
County Judge Curtis Parrish purportedly removed Commissioner Jason Corley from office over alleged “resign to run” rules that Corley contends do not apply.
Retired Judge Reprimanded for Telling Juveniles She Hopes ‘Big Black Men’ Use Them as ‘Sex Toys’
Judge Eggen was found to have made many similar statements.
West Texas Teacher’s Aide Admits to Child Sex Abuse Charges
Levelland Middle School aide Camilo Reyes Castillo faces 60 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Court Orders Immediate Halt to Loving County ‘Takeover’ Scheme
Malcolm Tanner claimed on social media he plans to rename Loving County and replace local officials in the 2026 elections.
Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County
The attorney general has called the scheme “deceptive and unlawful.”
Retired Texas Elementary Teacher Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charges
Robby Mason was a “Teacher of the Year” in Dumas ISD, near Amarillo.
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West Texas Teacher Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
The unnamed Fort Stockton ISD teacher is accused of “inappropriate conversations” with students.
Another Marfa ISD Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
Juan Martinez is the second Marfa teacher in two months arrested for sexual misconduct with a high school student.
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Marfa ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
Educational aide Rebecca Ontiveros is charged with a second-degree felony.
Texas Teacher Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charge
Authorities are seeking information on additional victims.
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
Now-imprisoned Perryton coach Cole Underwood earned the nickname “Perv” while coaching at Amarillo ISD.
Former Abilene Preschool Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Porn
Mark Eichorn admitted to paying two boys to produce child sexual abuse material.
Odessa School Employee Jailed on 5 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Student
Maurice McCoy worked as a security guard at Harmony Science Academy in Odessa.
Stratford ISD Confirms Educator Misconduct ‘Rumors’
Two school district employees are under investigation for alleged misconduct with students.