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Parents are upset after a Conroe ISD teacher refused to let their first-grade students use the bathroom because they lost their "restroom badges."

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CONROE, Texas — Parents at a Conroe Independent School District elementary school said they're appalled after learning multiple students peed on themselves when a teacher revoked their restroom privileges.

The district said it's investigating the incident that allegedly occurred during the school day on Wednesday at Bartlett Elementary. That's when parents told KHOU 11 they received a message from the first-grade teacher.

The message said to be from the teacher was shared with KHOU 11 News. In it, the teacher said the students lost their privilege to use the restroom during class because they lost their “restroom badge” while they were in the hallway. The message went on to say that some students ended up peeing on themselves in class. The teacher apologized to parents in the message.

"It's just appalling, it's very appalling, it's sad," parent Amber Johnson said. "The amount of infections and health things that can come from a child holding their urine that long is unacceptable."

Johnson said her daughter told her the incident caused emotional distress for the students involved.

"She was telling me that her friends were crying and pleading to go to the restroom," Johnson said.

A mother of one of the students who urinated themselves also spoke with KHOU 11 but did not want to be identified.

"She was pretty upset, she had to walk around in soaking clothes and soaking shoes," the mother said. "It's very frustrating, it's very frustrating."

The mother said her frustration grew after she had a conversation with the school principal who said there was also a teacher's aid in the classroom as well.

"They're an adult, you know, common sense would be, 'OK, well, she's not letting them go to the bathroom, there's multiple students saying that they need to go to the restroom, that's a human right, period,'" the mother told KHOU 11. "It doesn't matter if someone was playing in the restroom, lost a pass or whatever."

KHOU 11 reached out to Conroe ISD for comment. A representative sent the letter that was distributed to parents.

"This afternoon, we were made aware of a situation in a first-grade classroom in which restroom privileges were revoked. I have spoken with the parents of both students who, upsettingly, had accidents. The class will have a current staff member to serve as the substitute teacher for the remainder of the week while we complete our investigation into the matter. This incident is not indicative of the safe and loving environment we foster at Bartlett Elementary. I thank you for your support and continued partnership."

In an email to KHOU 11, the district said the teacher in question will not be on campus for the rest of the week as the investigation continues.

A Conroe ISD elementary school teacher is out of a job after refusing to let first-grade students use the bathroom because they lost their "restroom badges."

CONROE, Texas — A Conroe Independent School District teacher is no longer employed after an investigation into a punishment on first graders. That's according to the Conroe ISD.

Parents of students at Bartlett Elementary were appalled after learning multiple students peed on themselves when the teacher revoked their restroom privileges.

The district said the incident allegedly occurred during the school day on Wednesday. That's when parents told KHOU 11 they received a message from the first-grade teacher.

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In the message shared by parents with KHOU 11, the teacher said the students lost their privilege to use the restroom during class because they lost their “restroom badge” while they were in the hallway. The message went on to say that some students ended up peeing on themselves in class. The teacher apologized to the parents.

"It's just appalling, it's very appalling, it's sad," parent Amber Johnson said when we originally reported on this story on Thursday. "The amount of infections and health things that can come from a child holding their urine that long is unacceptable."

Johnson said her daughter told her the incident caused emotional distress for the students involved.

"She was telling me that her friends were crying and pleading to go to the restroom," Johnson said.

A mother of one of the students who urinated themselves also spoke with KHOU 11 but did not want to be identified.

"She was pretty upset, she had to walk around in soaking clothes and soaking shoes," the mother said. "It's very frustrating, it's very frustrating."

The mother said her frustration grew after she had a conversation with the school principal who said there was also a teacher's aid in the classroom as well.

"They're an adult, you know, common sense would be, 'OK, well, she's not letting them go to the bathroom, there's multiple students saying that they need to go to the restroom, that's a human right, period,'" the mother told KHOU 11. "It doesn't matter if someone was playing in the restroom, lost a pass or whatever."

CISD issued this statement on Friday:

"Bartlett Elementary and District administrators were made aware of a situation after school dismissed on Wednesday in which a first grade teacher at the school denied students access to the restroom as a punishment. We have conducted a comprehensive investigation, and the teacher is no longer employed by Conroe ISD. This incident is not a reflection of the thousands of exceptional educators teaching in classrooms across the District. We are committed to supporting the students and families impacted by this upsetting event and are dedicated to fostering a culture of mutual respect and care among all students, families, and staff."

The Texas Custom Knife Show will return to Conroe in November with judge Doug Marcaida also back from the series "Forged in Fire" on The History Channel.

This year's event is Nov. 9-10 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Here's what to know about the 2024 Texas Custom Knife Show:

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How did the show start?

The event is hosted by co-producers Mike Thomas and Jacob Sewell, from Conroe, a former contestant on "Forged in Fire."

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Sewell also owns the custom-knife business Bravehawk Forge.

The Conroe show is in its seventh year and inspired by Thomas' late friend Guy Harris from The Woodlands.

Harris mentioned to Thomas that there were many participants who had been on "Forged in Fire" living in the north Houston area. He suggested an event where they could get together and showcase their passion for blade making to the community. Harris won his episode on the show.

The first Texas Custom Knife Show was in 2018 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

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“We have always tried to give local fans of the show a real taste of what the TV show is like, but also what the art of bladesmithing is really about. The Texas Custom Knife Show is about bringing the thrill of the show and the amazing craftsmanship of bladesmithing to our hometown folks,” Sewell said.

What is there to see?

The live "Forged in Fire" style bladesmithing competition is the main event during the show. Several "Forged in Fire" alumni and challengers will compete in a timed knife build with blade judging by the "Forged In Fire" judge.

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The event also features custom knife vendors, hands-on activities, the opportunity to make your own knife, a blade-chop competition, a parade of blades, music and food trucks.

Sherry Chaney Morgan, director of Visit Conroe, said last year's event in November 2023 saw 25,000 visitors throughout the weekend. In September, the show was awarded $20,000 in marketing grants from the city of Conroe up from the $7,500 received the previous year.

Who is Doug Marcaida?

Marcaida is a martial arts and weapons specialist and former U.S. Air Force detail. He also a judge on The History Channel Series "Forged in Fire." His catchphrase is “This Blade Will Keal!” He is making his third return to the Conroe show.

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A new season of "Forged in Fire" launched earlier this month.

“This is a true celebration and exhibition of their beautiful works, demonstrations and the community of bladesmithing,” said Marcaida of the Conroe show. "The Texas Custom Knife Show is a real gathering of featured bladesmiths.”

Because of his affinity for the Conroe area, Marcaida has also chosen Conroe as the site of his new event taking him back to his roots as a martial arts expert. This weekend he hosts the first Doug Marcaida Local Heroes Martial Arts Festival at the Lone Star Convention Center.

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Want to go to the show?

Tickets may be purchased on the Texas Custom Knife Show website. Two-day VIP experience tickets are $35. A two-day pass is $20. A one-day pass is $12. Youth age 12 and younger get in free.

There are also 50% off discounts for military members and members of Scouting troops.

Body of missing boater found in Lake Conroe

FOX 26 Reporter Jade Flury has the latest on the tragic discovery made at Lake Conroe.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - A search for a missing Montgomery County boater ended in tragedy as officials located him on Monday afternoon.

Authorities were searching for 44-year-old Stephen Marriott.

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Officials said it all started when they received a 911 call on Saturday night in reference to an overdue boater on Lake Conroe.

Authorities said they were told Marriott had gone fishing near FM 1375 and the Cagle Boat Ramp and hadn't returned.

Law enforcement and fire department officials responded to the area and located Marriott's vehicle and boat trailer inside of Walker County. However, they were unable to locate Marriott.

His boat was later located in gear and unoccupied near a small island close to FM 1375. Inside the boat was Marriott's life vest and cell phone.

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The search for Marriott continued through Saturday night and during the day on Sunday.

"Between us, the Precinct One Constables Office here in Montgomery County, the Texas Parks and Wildlife, the fire departments, we all have sightscans and scan the bottom of the lake, and we pick up images and that’s how we were able to find him," said Lieutenant Travis Higginbotham of the Montgomery County Precinct One Constable's Office.

Authorities stated Marriott's body was found approximately 100 yards from where authorities located his boat near FM 1375 in Walker County.

According to a release, Walker County Justice of the Peace Judge Cole has ordered an autopsy to be conducted to determine what caused the incident.

Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable Philip Cash said, "Regardless if you are an avid boater, an experienced swimmer, or on a watercraft for the first time, properly fitting life jackets save lives."

Officials said an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

CONROE, Texas (KHOU) - A Texas school district says a first grade teacher is no longer employed after she allegedly revoked her class’ restroom privileges as a punishment, resulting in several students urinating themselves.

Parents of students at Barlett Elementary were appalled after learning multiple first grade students peed on themselves when their teacher allegedly revoked their restroom privileges.

The Conroe Independent School District says the teacher is no longer employed after an investigation into the incident that allegedly occurred during the school day Wednesday. That’s when parents say they received a message from the teacher.

In the message shared by parents, the teacher said the students lost their privilege to use the restroom during class because they lost their “restroom badge” while they were in the hallway. The message went on to say that some students ended up peeing on themselves in class, and the teacher apologized to the parents.

“It’s just appalling. It’s very appalling. It’s sad,” parent Amber Johnson said. “The amount of infections and health things that can come from a child holding their urine that long is unacceptable.”

Johnson says her daughter told her the alleged incident caused emotional distress for the students involved.

“She was telling me that her friends were crying and pleading to go to the restroom,” Johnson said.

A mother of one of the students who urinated themselves also spoke out. She did not want to be identified.

“She was pretty upset. She had to walk around in soaking clothes and soaking shoes,” the mother said. “It’s very frustrating.”

The mother says her frustration grew after she had a conversation with the school principal who said there was also a teacher’s aid in the classroom.

“They’re an adult. Common sense would be, ‘OK, well, she’s not letting them go to the bathroom. There’s multiple students saying that they need to go to the restroom. That’s a human right – period,’” the mother said. “It doesn’t matter if someone was playing in the restroom, lost a pass or whatever.”

The school district said in a statement Friday that after an investigation, the teacher is no longer employed by the district.

“This incident is not a reflection of the thousands of exceptional educators teaching in classrooms across the District. We are committed to supporting the students and families impacted by this upsetting event and are dedicated to fostering a culture of mutual respect and care among all students, families, and staff,” read the statement in part.

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