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Former Forney principal arrested after teacher charged with abuse, documents say
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Allie Spillyards , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the case can be found through NBC 5.
A local elementary school is under new management after the principal and a teacher were taken into custody. Details about the case are emerging from arrest documents. The teacher in question had previously been charged, but was hired at the school anyway.
It is known that the principal and teacher had a prior work connection, but the principal claimed to be unfamiliar with the teacher. Further information about the case can be found through NBC 5. The school is part of the Forney ISD.
The circumstances surrounding the hiring of the teacher are under scrutiny, with more details available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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