Haslet private school to close in wake of pastor's sex offender son controversy

A Haslet private school will close its doors several months after a sex offender controversy rocked the tight-knit community.Heritage Christian Academy in Haslet will officially close on July 20, ahead of the 2026-27 school year."Please know that no one wanted this outcome. Considering our current position and long-term outlook, however, the Board strongly feels this is the right, though a heartbreaking decision for everyone involved," the school said in a statement to families.Caleb Crawford arrestThe closing of Heritage Christian Academy comes after months of controversy surrounding the church it is attached to.Heritage Baptist Church pastor Eric Crawford initially stepped down on Feb. 19 following the arrest of his son, Caleb Crawford, by the Fort Worth Police Department. The younger Crawford was booked on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements after failing to report his employment status to law enforcement.Caleb Crawford was indict