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Texas high school teacher, 35, accused of having sex with male student
A Texas high school teacher accused of having sex with a male student turned herself in to police this week — one year after she was indicted and a warrant was issued for her arrest, according to reports.
Molly Colleen Spears, 35, an arts and language teacher at Barbers Hill School in Mont Belvieu, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree improper relationship between educator and student for an incident on June 12, 2023, according to court records and local outlets.
She is also accused of contacting the student — whose age was not revealed — through text to meet up.
Spears, who started working at the Barbers Hill Independent School District in August 2021, resigned from her position in June 2023, the district announced, KPRC 2 reported.
“Molly Spears worked as a high school teacher for Barbers Hill ISD from August 2021 to June 2023. She resigned earlier this month,” a district spokesperson told the outlet at the time.
“Per policy, the district will not confirm any internal investigation into any matter.”
State records show her teaching certificate has been listed as “inactive” since September 2024, with the educator under investigation for alleged misconduct, according to Texas Education Agency records.
The now-former teacher was indicted by a Chambers County grand jury on Feb. 8, 2024, with a warrant for her arrest issued a few days later, court records show.
It remains unclear why she wasn’t taken into custody at the time.
“Ms. Spears was first notified of the charges two days ago and we acted immediately to get the bond set up and in place,” defense attorney Christopher L. Tritico told KPRC2.
“I cannot speak to why it sat for so dormant for so long. That is a question for the other side of the isle (sic). Ms. Spears looks forward to having an opportunity to confront the allegations and to finally put this matter behind her.”
The Barbers Hill ISD Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The sicko teacher surrendered to the Chambers County Jail on Tuesday and was released on $50,000 bond, the outlet reported.
If convicted, she could spend up to 20 years behind bars.
The school district previously made headlines when a black student with dreadlocks was suspended for violating the institution’s dress code.
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico promise to serve all in El Paso
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses key public issues in Texas during the first stop of his Frontera Tour July 11, 2026 in El Paso.
The two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas are making stops across the Lone Star State this week.
Democrat James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to South Texas as the two go head-to-head in the Nov. 3 General Election to replace U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Cornyn lost his reelection bid to Paxton in the Republican Primary Election.
The campaign tour continues for Talarico after hosting townhalls in El Paso and Marfa as part of his “Frontera Tour,” while Paxton is holding a “Rally in the Valley” in McAllen.
Here’s where the candidates will be in Texas.
Paxton heads to McAllen for ‘Rally in the Valley’
Paxton is heading to McAllen for his “Rally in the Valley” event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. He’ll be joined by National Border Security Council President Paul Perez, TX-28 Nominee Tano Tijerina, and TX-34 Nominee Eric Flores.
The all-ages event will take place at University Draft House Townlake McAllen, 100 West Business 83, and spots can be reserved at eventbrite.com.
Talarico to visit Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo
Talarico continues his “Frontera” tour with a stop in Del Rio on Monday, July 14.
“Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors to hear from James about taking his fight against Big Money and corruption to Washington. Together, we can win back power for working people in a system that’s rigged for the ultra-wealthy,” the event page states, adding that the program will be short and voters can greet Talarico after.
Here are the stops on Talarico’s “Frontera” tour:
Monday, July 13:
- 3 p.m. Memo’s Restaurant, 804 E Losoya St. in Del Rio
- 7 p.m. International Center For Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive in Eagle Pass
Tuesday, July 14:
- 6 p.m. La Posada – San Agustin Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza St. 107 in Laredo
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on X, natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma on Facebook.
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