Technology director at Huckabay ISD arrested for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Matthew Thompson

Special to Beneath the Surface News

The following is a press release from the Erath County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators from the Erath County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children, task force executed a search warrant inside the city limits of Stephenville on Friday.

Evidence gathered from the search warrant in conjunction with information previously gathered during the investigation led to the issuance of multiple arrest warrants for Matthew Thompson.

Thompson is the technology director at Huckabay ISD.

Huckabay ISD officials were made aware of this investigation and cooperated fully to ensure the safety of their students.

Thompson has been charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony, and sexual performance by a child, a first degree felony.

He is being held at the Erath County Jail on a $180,000 bond.

HUCKABAY ISD RESPONDS 

Huckabay ISD Superintendent Wes Corzine sent a letter to parents following Thompson's arrest.

“The district first received information from The Department of Family and Protective Services regarding a report made by a student,” the letter states.

“At that time, I placed the employee on administrative leave, and they have not been on campus since January 14, 2026.

“None of the information has been shared publicly up to this point because we had very little information and were not at liberty to do so.

“This is deeply concerning for me as your school Superintendent and I know it will be for you as well.

“Our district has fully cooperated with law enforcement in its investigation of this matter, and we will continue to do so.”

Corzine goes on to tell parents to contact him directly if they have further questions.