Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a criminal investigation into the Celina Independent School District following allegations that a former district employee committed "horrendous acts against children," escalating a scandal that has shaken the North Texas community.

Paxton announced the investigation on X over the weekend, saying his office's Criminal Investigations Division will look into reports connected to the arrest of a Celina ISD employee.

"Any individual who broke the law or was involved in the heinous actions that have been reported will be brought to justice," Paxton said on Oct. 24.

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The probe comes as Celina High School head football coach Bill Elliott , a local legend who led the Bobc

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