Texas Teacher Kara Hernandez, 31, Arrested for Alleged Relationship with Middle School Student

A former Texas educator, Kara Hernandez, 31, was arrested on multiple charges following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student. After a former pupil reported the incidents, she resigned from Ronald Thornton Middle School in September 2024. Arrested on February 14, Hernandez faces charges, including indecency with a child and sexual contact. Employed since approximately April 1, 2022, she served as an orchestra instructor. The Fort Bend Independent School District confirmed her resignation amid ongoing investigations into the serious claims.