Phillip Marcus Bates, a 65-year-old McKinney man who drove a bus for Melissa Independent School District, was arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and sexual performance by a child. He was fired from his position.
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The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council approved a proposal to allow live television broadcasts of regular-season Friday night football games if both schools agree. The change requires approval from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath before taking effect.
University Interscholastic League Legislative Council, approved the proposal; Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner, must approve the rule change; Texas High School Coaches Association, spearheaded the proposal and 2 more
Texas began distributing $1 billion in public funding this summer that eligible families can use toward private education expenses, including classical Christian schools. The voucher program is part of a broader conservative push to create new religious schools and convert existing ones.
$$1 billion for school voucher program funding
Keith Castello, Classical Christian school administrator launching schools under Kyrie Christian Academy brand; David Goodwin, Association of Classical Christian Schools president; Doug Wilson, Founder of Association of Classical Christian Schools and 4 more
The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Oct. 19-20 and approved multiple rule changes for Texas high school sports, including a 35-second shot clock for basketball, home-field advantage for first-round playoffs, and a girls flag football pilot program.
University Interscholastic League Legislative Council, body voting on rule changes
Early voting data is being released nationwide as the U.S. midterm elections approach on November 5, 2026. Democrats reportedly voted more than Republicans in early voting data released as of Friday. VoteHub predicts a large Texas voter turnout this year based on the first three full days of early voting.
Democrats, voters in early voting data; Zachary Donnini, Head of Data Science at VoteHub; VoteHub, organization analyzing early voting data
The University of Texas announced a new artificial intelligence lab called Bevo Lab on Friday. After a report suggested the lab was used to decide a fourth-down play against Florida, Athletic Director Chris Del Conte clarified that the lab only provided an example of what it could suggest, not what it actually did.
University of Texas athletic department, Announced creation of Bevo Lab AI facility; Chris Del Conte, Athletic Director; clarified AI lab's role in fourth-down decision; Steve Sarkisian, Head coach, football and 1 more
Four Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledges at Texas State University were arrested and charged with hazing after forcing an active fraternity member into a pickup truck with his mouth taped. Police received 911 calls reporting the incident on October 20.
Tyler Fogg, Phi Delta Theta pledge, arrested on hazing charge; William Oldner, Phi Delta Theta pledge, arrested on hazing charge; Wyatt Carr, Phi Delta Theta pledge, arrested on hazing charge and 4 more
An 18-wheeler crashed into a disabled box truck on Interstate 10 West near FM 365 in Jefferson County early Friday morning, killing one passenger and injuring two others.
Vebi Vehapi, 66-year-old truck tractor driver from Missouri; Maynor Leonel Mejia, 43-year-old box truck driver from Honduras; Luis Meza-Ramos, 33-year-old passenger and 2 more