Cato was a fifth-grade arithmetic teacher at Springtown Intermediate School and was contracted as a math teacher with the district when the offense happened, sheriff s officials said. It is imperative that our children attend school in a safe environment, Authier said in a written statement. Educators play a vital role in that safe environment and have a duty to protect our children.
He added that the student has been offered counseling at a location where his healing can begin.
Misty Cato (Parker County Sheriff s Office)
In an interview with investigators, Cato admitted having sexual relations with the victim, the sheriff s office said. Investigators also seized a recording in which Cato stated that she had been in love with the student for four years.
Apr 1, 2021
Hudson Oaks Mayor Marc Povero announced Thursday that he is running for Parker County sheriff in the March 1, 2022 Republican primary.
Povero is in his second term as mayor of Hudson Oaks and was a three term city councilman before running for mayor. Prior to serving in elected office, Marc was appointed to the ESD 3 board of commissioners and the Hudson Oaks Planning and Zoning Commission.
Povero is a 23-year law enforcement veteran, a sergeant with the Fort Worth Police Department and an FAA-licensed commercial pilot who supervises the departmentâs Aviation Unit.
Povero said he believes it is time for a new leader and a new vision within the Parker County Sheriff s Office, according to a release sent out Thursday morning.