Hitchcock ISD says it is reviewing information related to the recent arrest of Assistant Superintendent Chris Armacost, who also serves as mayor of Hitchcock. In a statement to KPRC 2, the district said, “Hitchcock ISD is aware of the recent arrest of Chris Armacost. He remains an employee of the district as we are reviewing all applicable information. Due to this being a personnel-related matter, the district cannot provide further comment.” view article

Sabine ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cody Gilbert announced he will not be returning to the school district for the 2026 fall season. Gilbert said in a statement Wednesday that the 2025-26 school year will be his last as athletic director at Sabine ISD. view article

Houston ISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles has promoted the district's chief of academics to a new role titled "deputy superintendent."   In the newly created position, Kristen Hole will oversee both the academics and schools offices at HISD, effective Tuesday. Miles wrote in the announcement that the role strengthens the district's "commitment to deliver exceptional outcomes for every student at HISD."   Hole's promotion is the latest in cabinet moves this school year, including an area superintendent's promotion to "chief of strategic initiatives" and the departures of the chief of human resources and the chief of public affairs and communications.   Houston ISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles has promoted the district's chief of academics to a new role titled "deputy superintendent." view article

A Pearland High School theatre teacher is on administrative leave and under investigation by the Pearland Police Department, KPRC 2 has learned. “Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority,” said Aliana Wynn, Pearland ISD’s director of communications. Families were not notified about the teacher’s investigation. view article

Teach For America, a national recruiting group that places young professionals in classrooms with the most need, is growing its local footprint through way of South San Antonio Independent School District. South San and the nonprofit recently entered into a partnership to fill district vacancies for the 2026-27 school year. Under the agreement, corps members, the name for Teach For America recruits — would commit at least two years to South San ISD, and the district can hire and place up to 25 corps members in its classrooms. view article

Three staff members at Alice W. Douse Elementary School were removed from campus after a physical altercation in front of students during dismissal, according to Killeen ISD. In a letter to parents, school officials said the incident happened during dismissal and involved three staff members. The message stated that some students were physically impacted by the situation. view article

Shallowater ISD officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into an unnamed employee’s relationship with a student.  Another Texas educator is accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a student.  Officials in Shallowater Independent School District confirmed that an unnamed district employee has been placed on leave while officials investigate the allegations.  The district released a press statement February 6 view article

The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.   A Texas State University lecturer is no longer teaching at the university after a doctor publicly shared an expletive-filled Facebook message in which an account with his name and picture told her he hoped she would be deported.   The doctor said she received the message via Facebook Messenger and posted screenshots publicly earlier this week, drawing widespread attention online. Texas State University confirmed on Thursday that the lecturer, Bret Bryon, is no longer teaching at the university as of Wednesday, but declined to say whether his departure was related, stating it does not discuss personnel matters. view article

A teacher from Aldine ISD is accused of hitting a student during a fight at G.W. Carver High School in January, according to court documents. Court documents obtained by Eyewitness News say Jacenta Green was seen on campus surveillance filming a student as she walked toward the cafeteria. The records state that Green and the student exchanged words before Green's daughter, who also attends Carver High, approached. view article

Three top administrators in Collinsville Independent School District are targets of state investigations into their actions surrounding alleged misconduct by the district’s championship-winning baseball coach Derrick Jenkins.   Collinsville ISD Superintendent Matthew Davenport, Collinsville High School Principal Kim Patterson, and Athletic Director Garrett Patterson are all “under review” by the Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division.   The investigations were revealed by new notations placed on the administrators’ Texas educator certificates. view article

A former Crowley ISD teacher is in jail and has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student. What we know: 62-year-old Ricardo Ortiz was arrested Thursday, Feb. 5 by Fort Worth police. A letter from Crowley ISD says once it found out about the allegations, Ortiz was removed from contact with students and is no longer employed by the district. view article

The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.  A Texas State University lecturer is no longer teaching at the university after a doctor publicly shared an expletive-filled Facebook message in which an account with his name and picture told her he hoped she would be deported.  The doctor said she received the message via Facebook Messenger and posted screenshots publicly earlier this week, drawing widespread attention online. Texas State University confirmed on Thursday that the lecturer, Bret Bryon, is no longer teaching at the university as of Wednesday, but declined to say whether his departure was related, stating it does not discuss personnel matters.  Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the CEO and founder of the Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction, first shared the screenshots Tuesday evening on Facebook and reposted them Wednesday, tagging Texas State University. The university’s official account replied in the comments that it was “looking into the matter” and would “take appropriate action based on findings.” view article

A Wylie Independent School District employee is on leave after an incident at Wylie East High School, when an outside religious organization distributed materials on campus without district approval, according to a letter sent to parents. view article

Former Celina Independent School District teacher and coach Caleb Elliott has officially been indicted by a Collin County grand jury on felony charges. Charges include possession of child pornography, invasive visual recording and sexual performance by a child. Elliott is accused of secretly recording boys in the Moore Middle School locker room. view article

An Athens ISD teacher accused of having marijuana and a weapon on campus property was arrested Monday. Broderick Omar Hopkins, 47, a teacher at Athens ISD, was booked into the Henderson County Jail on Monday for charges of possession of marijuana, possession of dangerous drugs and unlawful carrying of a weapon. His bonds totaled $15,000. He was released the same day. view article

A melee at a middle school basketball game Thursday night at Hambrick Middle School is under investigation by Aldine Independent School District administration. Two separate sources tell 2 Investigates the trouble originally started between Hambrick’s boy’s basketball coach, a male, and Hambrick’s cheerleading coach, a female. view article

Lindsey Post is the second district employee in one week accused of sexual misconduct involving students. view article

An attorney representing a McKinney student’s family revealed new allegations Thursday surrounding the arrest of a high school athletic trainer. Personal injury attorney Paul Herz met with reporters in his Dallas office, sharing additional details about the arrest of a McKinney Independent School District athletic trainer accused of sexually assaulting a student. Herz also raised concerns about whether the trainer was properly licensed in Texas at the time of the alleged incidents. view article

A recently elected Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD) board member was terminated from his teaching position after abandoning several children at a Judson ISD elementary school hours before being sworn in, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates. view article

A Bartlett Independent School District teacher ousted last year over sexual misconduct allegations is now facing felony sex crime charges involving students.  Jerod Lee Knox, 26, was arrested Thursday and charged with improper relationship between educator and student and possession of child sexual abuse material.  Both offenses are second-degree felonies punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. view article

A former Bartlett ISD teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student and for possessing child pornography. According to jail records, 26-year-old Jerod Lee Knox was arrested by the Holland Police Department on Thursday, Jan. 22. He was charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, both second-degree felonies. view article

Most teachers at Fort Worth ISD’s newly designated turnaround schools will earn a base salary of $100,000 next year.  Educators, principals and other staff at six of the district’s most struggling schools will receive bigger paychecks than their counterparts at other FWISD schools starting in August. Trustees approved the pay Tuesday as part of overhaul efforts aimed at jump-starting academic gains.  “We’re putting the best teachers at these schools,” Superintendent Karen Molinar told trustees. view article

“A criminal investigation was conducted by the Sanger Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of digital forensic investigators from the Denton County Sheriff’s Office and full cooperation from Sanger ISD.”  Sanger ISD Superintendent Tommy Hunter notified parents Wednesday about the arrest.  Hunter did not identify Demello or the charges against him but stated the officer is “no longer employed by Sanger ISD.” view article

QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) — Criminal charges have been filed against the current and former superintendents of Winnsboro ISD.  Jail staff confirmed that Brian David Wilcox, 50, of Texarkana, and Aaron David Nation, 39, were booked into the Wood County Jail.  Nation bonded out Monday evening; he had been held on $40,000 bond. Wilcox was held on a bond of $30,000 and bonded out on Tuesday. view article

Bill Elliott was placed on administrative leave in October after his son Caleb, a football coach at Celina’s middle school, was accused of secretly filming boys in the school’s locker room and possessing child pornography.  Bill Elliott, who has been employed by the district for more than three decades, was placed on administrative leave in October after his 26-year-old son Caleb, a football coach at Celina’s middle school, was accused of secretly filming boys in the school’s locker room and possessing child pornography. Caleb Elliott surrendered his teaching license and remains in Collin County Jail on multiple federal charges. view article

Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) officials appointed Joshua Miller as its new director of career and technical education, the district announced following board approval. Miller brings more than two decades of experience working with students and families across Saginaw County to the position. He will oversee career and technical education programming for high school students throughout the county, preparing them for careers and college through hands-on learning experiences. view article

A Texasteacher and mother-of-four is at the center of a sprawling crime investigation after authorities say she carried out a predatory pattern of abuse involving multiple students, culminating in an inappropriate act at a Walmart parking lot while other minors were present in the vehicle. The allegations against Jaden Renee Charles, 26, have stunned parents and prompted a deep review of safeguards meant to protect students. view article

Claire Burris was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation..  An East Texas teacher and cheer coach pleaded guilty to having sex with a student and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation.  Margaret Claire Burris, 26, appeared in court Thursday to enter the plea and receive her sentence.  Burris affirmed to the judge that she had engaged in sexual intercourse with a Marshall High School student in 2024 while she was employed by the Marshall Independent School District.  She waived her rights to a grand jury and jury trial and agreed to a stipulation of evidence.  Visiting Judge Rebecca Simpson presided over the hearing in 115th District Court in Upshur County. view article

Lance Mosley taught at Mann STEAM Academy, which serves 6th-8th grade students. view article

Caleb Elliott, a former teacher and coach in the district, was arrested last year for sex crimes involving dozens of students. He has been in jail since October 2025 for allegedly recording videos of middle school students undressing in a boy's locker room and allegedly forcing two of them to perform sexually explicit exercises. 10h ago view article

A Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district. “Messed with the wrong mama that’s all I gotta say I will not back down until this is figured out and until this is done,” Braughton said. Marissa Braughton says the incident happened Tuesday afternoon at Smith Elementary School. She says her daughter was screaming and crying when she picked her up. view article

The Clint Independent School District on Thursday approved pay raises and a one-time $2,500 payment for qualifying employees during the upcoming school year. view article

Across the nation, school districts are having a hard time keeping and hiring bus drivers. One local school district, Comal ISD, is becoming greatly effected. As one of the fastest growing and largest districts in the San Antonio area, the district covers over 500 square miles in five different counties with over 27,000 students attending. view article

Brenham ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Eliot Allen has accepted a position with a new school district. Brenham ISD announced this (Thursday) afternoon that Allen has been selected as Director of Athletics for Bastrop ISD. He will begin his new position next week. view article

A longtime Lake Highlands High School resource officer has died due to complications from COVID-19, the Lake Highlands Advocate reported. After experiencing breathing difficulties from the illness, Chris Gibson went to a hospital Sunday morning and died shortly after, the report said. Gibson, known as “Gibby,” made a lasting impression on his colleagues and people he knew and worked with in Richardson ISD schools and the Dallas Police Department, according to the report. view article