What to know about sexual assault allegations at Rockwall ISD

Plus: New office in Allen, Pizza Hut on Love Island and more [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning, D-FW! A new Dallas Cowboys season calls for [new food items at the concession stands]( at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. Twenty-three new options make up the 2024 NFL season menu. Senior food reporter Sarah Blaskovich gives us the scoop on the latest home game day snacks. More news will be making a touchdown in your inbox this evening. — Carmina Tiscareño, Audience Journalist EDUCATION [People attend a special session at Rockwall ISD. They facing away from the frame and have their hands up in a clapping motion.]( Attendees applauded the message of a speaker during a Rockwall ISD School Board special session held inside the Board Room of the Administration building at 1050 Williams St. in Rockwall on Aug. 14. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor) [What to know about the sexual assault allegations shaking Rockwall ISD]( Rockwall Independent School District has started a new school year [mired in controversy and uproar]( after two parents revealed details of an investigation into their son’s pre-K teacher for alleged sexual assault. A Rockwall grand jury did not return an indictment against the Springer Elementary School teacher in March after hearing the evidence. The child’s parents, Corey and Tim Booth, said the investigations by the sheriff’s office and district attorney’s office were flawed. The teacher was scheduled to return to Springer Elementary to teach pre-K starting last week, but has been placed on administrative leave for her own safety after threats and was not at the school, according to district administration. [READ MORE](   [Civil rights complaint alleges discriminatory spending in Fort Worth ISD’s COVID relief]( The complaint focuses on the $262 million the district received through the third round of federal relief [...] [Man facing a murder charge in Crowley shooting that left teen dead]( A man is facing murder charges after a teenager was shot to death Sunday afternoon in Crowley. [New nine-story office tower planned for Allen]( A new nine-story Class A office tower is planned for Allen. Allen-based commercial real estate investor and [...] [Fort Worth shooting leaves one dead, one injured]( Fort Worth police are investigating a Monday night shooting that left a man dead after multiple people pulled [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd killing moved to Texas prison months after stabbing]( Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a [...] [Arlington-born Mickey Guyton’s performance resonates with her Texas family, DNC delegates]( Arlington-born Mickey Guyton’s performance resonated with her Texas family and an arena full of DNC delegates. [This is Ruins, a mystical agave sanctuary with traditional Mexican food]( Chef Humberto Lira prepares dishes at Ruins in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood he learned to make from his [...]   In a contentious election year, it's hard to feel heard. The Dallas Morning News is here to listen. [Tell us]( what you wish people in other political parties understood about your beliefs.   [Plano-based pizza chain’s appearance on ‘Love Island USA’ reunion upsets fans online]( Fans online wanted to see less pizza boxes in the Love Island USA Season 6 reunion and more of the cast drama. [Dallas-Fort Worth’s most exciting new restaurants of 2024]( As global restaurants Delilah and Catch open in North Texas in 2024, we’re also excited for the home-grown [...] [Here are the first events coming to Cosm’s 87-foot LED dome at Grandscape]( Cosm is ready for its Aug. 31 debut with a lineup of college football games. But there's more on the way like [...]   [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201