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Jan. 28 Morning Newscast: A Sam Rayburn ISD educational aide has been charged with possession of child pornography.

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Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson said a search warrant was served at the residence of Kevin Lynn Chambliss, 50, of Bonham, Tuesday.

  • In an email to parents and staff, Sam Rayburn ISD superintendent Lance Campbell said Chambliss was placed on leave Tuesday pending investigation after they were notified by law enforcement that a search warrant relating to child pornography had been executed at Chambliss’ residence.
  • Campbell said Chambliss, who passed an FBI criminal background check prior to his employment, was terminated from Sam Rayburn ISD upon the district learning of his arrest.
  • Campbell encourages any current or former students or parents with questions, or if they have any information related to Chambliss, to contact his office, a campus administrator, or law enforcement.
  • Chambliss remains in the Fannin County Detention Center with a $40,000 bond.