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Police investigate additional victims as 2nd-grade Plano teacher remains jailed after allegations of child sex abuse
By S.E. Jenkins at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
At least two 8-year-old girls have said they were assaulted by their 2nd-grade teacher, Paul Campbell, at a Plano elementary school, a newly-released arrest affidavit states.Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate physical contact w...
Key takeaway Plano Police Department On July 4, one student's father called police to report their child said she had been sexually assaulted by her teacher.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The allegations against Paul Campbell have sent shockwaves through the North Texas education community, and Southlake residents are likely watching the developments with great concern. As a neighboring city to Plano, Southlake shares a similar commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The fact that Campbell was able to allegedly abuse his position of trust for so long raises questions about the effectiveness of safeguards in place to protect students. Southlake parents may be wondering what measures are being taken in their own school district to prevent similar incidents and ensure that students feel comfortable reporting any inappropriate behavior. The Plano Independent School District's swift response to the allegations is a positive step, but the investigation's outcome will be closely watched by educators, parents, and law enforcement officials across the region, including in Southlake.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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