# Teacher Accused of Multiple Sexual Encounters with Student | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-26T21:52:50+00:00
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Houston teacher Jesse Sifuentes, 40, is facing serious charges after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student over eight encounters beginning in March 2024. The student claims the relationship started in Sifuentes’s car at a North Houston park and continued through classroom visits and chess club activities. Over 400 explicit messages and media were found during the investigation. Sifuentes has been arrested, posted $45,000 bond, and is set for court in August. Houston ISD removed him immediately upon learning of the allegations in April and stressed student safety remains their top priority as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/35000a334b83ca54

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