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Former MacArthur High School teacher arrested on child sexual assault crimes, records show
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Pearcy previously taught at MacArthur High School and resigned in 2024. A 49-year-old former teacher was arrested on Sunday on four child sexual abuse counts.
A 49-year-old former teacher was arrested on Sunday on four child sexual abuse counts. Paul Pearcy was indicted by a grand jury on charges including aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child. The alleged crimes involve children younger than 6 and 14 years old.
The indictment states the crimes occurred on or around February 9, 2024. Pearcy previously taught at MacArthur High School and resigned in 2024.
Further details about the case are available from court records, which provide more information on the indictment and charges against Pearcy.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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