The Corpus Christi ISD school board offered sincere regrets after a citizen complained he was unfairly interrupted while speaking about religion in schools during a September school board meeting.

The incident underscores questions on the rights of the public to speak during government meetings.

When the Corpus Christi Independent School District Board of Trustees meets to govern the school district, members of the public are given the opportunity to address the board.

Samuel Fryer, a Corpus Christi resident who unsuccessfully ran for school board in 2024, took that opportunity on Sept. 8. He spoke about several new state laws, including one requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

After being interrupted during his remarks, Fryer filed a complaint with the school d

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