Former Principal Arrested for Drug Scheme | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

A former North Texas school principal, Gerardo Moreno Mendez, turned himself in after being accused of secretly distributing weight-loss drugs to teachers while still employed. The arrest, stemming from January incidents, has sparked controversy — especially since the district had reinstated him before the scandal broke. Now facing charges for delivering a dangerous drug, Mendez posted bail and is out on $10K, while his lawyer pushes for a thorough legal review. The school district maintains it can’t comment on former staff, and Mendez’s planned move to a new school was canceled after his…