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Mathis ISD school board votes to fire head football coach after improper communication with former student comes to light
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Mathis Independent School District school board voted to terminate athletics director Roger Masters' contract at the end of the year in a specially called meeting Friday. The vote was unanimous, 7-0. Masters is accused of having improper electronic communication with a former student in...
Mathis Elementary host 'Touch-A-Truck' event for students Friday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mathis Elementary students from Pre-K through second grade got a special treat Friday as community members came out to support the school with a 'Touch-A-Truck' event bringing school buses, tow trucks, police units and more. The Pre-K teacher who organized it all, Tiffani Jurach, said...
Bond reduction denied for former Mathis police chief Roush
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A San Patricio County judge denied former Mathis Police Department Chief Scott Roush's request for bail reduction Friday. Roush is accused of a total of nine counts of tampering with evidence, theft and theft of a firearm, and is being held in the San Patricio County Jail on $250,000 bond.
Former Nueces County Livestock Show Secretary Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $200K
A former secretary for the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show (NCJLS) in Texas has copped to stealing nearly $200,000 from the organization over a five-year span, federal authorities said. Sara Rene Chapman, 67, of Sandia, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud after an FBI investigation revealed her brazen swindle that left the group she worked for more than a decade out to dry. Chapman admitted to starting her scheme in 2018 and persistently abusing the trust placed in her until 2023, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani's office.
Banquete ISD bond looks at new middle school campus
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Banquete community is coming up on their Bond 2024 election, with the biggest item on that list being a new junior high school. The $4.8 million bond will bring a slew of new upgrades to the Banquete ISD as their needs continue to grow. Administrators 3NEWS spoke with said that if that bond passes, it will be an investment toward students' futures.
George West ISD names Teachers of the Year
As school districts prepare to honor teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, George West ISD provided special honors. Five finalists and the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year were honored at a recent board meeting. Lindsey Royal received recognition as Elementary Teacher of the Year. She is a Grade 3...
Traffic crash increase on Interstate 37, U.S. 77 construction area
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — Since the Nueces River Bridge Construction Project began on Interstate 37 and U.S. Highway 77, multiple crashes have occurred in this area. According to TxDOT spokesperson Rickey Dailey, in the state of Texas last year, 77 percent of the deaths in work zones were either motorist or passengers. He added that he has seen a three percent increase in traffic crashes in work zones.
Mathis ISD superintendent, athletics director placed on leave with pay
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mathis Independent School District Superintendent Tim Norman and athletics director Roger Masters are both on administrative leave with pay, according to a news release posted to the district's website Monday. The notice, signed and dated by school board president Melinda Barajas states that the move...
See who won Caller-Times Student of the Week
This week's Caller-Times Student of the Week winner is Banquete High School's Illianna Martinez. Martinez garnered about 54% of the votes. The runner-up was Kiley Hollar of Flour Bluff High School. Here's what Banquete ISD shared about Martinez:. "Illianna Martinez is a Junior at Banquete High School. She is an...
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