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Haslet pastor could return to church after son's sex offender arrest controversy
By Carter Freemon at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration requirements in February.
Why this matters in The Plano
The potential return of the Haslet pastor to his church raises questions about community trust and safety in the Plano area. Given the pastor's leave of absence was directly tied to his son's arrest for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements, the church's decision will be closely watched by local residents. The fact that the pastor's son was booked in February suggests that the community has had time to process the news and form opinions about the pastor's involvement, or lack thereof, in his son's actions. As the pastor considers returning to his position, the church will need to balance its support for the pastor with the need to reassure the community that the safety and well-being of all members, particularly children and vulnerable individuals, are a top priority. The church's handling of this situation will likely have implications for its reputation and relationships with the broader Plano community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Haslet pastor could return to his church following an extended leave of absence following the arrest of his son, who was booked for failing to comply with mandatory sex offender registration requirements in February.
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