Trustee Accused, Board Keeps Seat | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

A school board trustee is facing serious allegations after allegedly choking a teen at a Father’s Day barbecue — yet the board has decided to keep him on the ballot despite his arrest and assault charge. The incident, which occurred during a heated confrontation involving a trash bag and a head injury, has sparked outrage and legal defense, with the trustee’s attorney calling the claims exaggerated. Board president Michael Najera insists the district’s mission remains unchanged, pledging to keep schools running as normal — even as the investigation unfolds and the trustee’s future hangs in…