Prime Time Trouble

Prime Prep parts ways with co-founder Deion Sanders after assault allegation

UPDATE: There are conflicting reports on the relationship between Deion Sanders and Prime Prep Academy. In a press release dated October 11, board chairman T. Christopher Lewis expressed support for the "decision to end the relationship between Prime Prep Academy and Mr. Deion Sanders." Meanwhile, Sanders continues to tweet as though he is still affiliated with the school, including several from the football team's pep rally. Calls to Prime Prep for clarification were not immediately returned.

Deion Sanders is officially no longer affiliated with the athletics-focused charter school he co-founded in Dallas. Prime Prep Academy released a statement October 10 severing ties with the NFL Hall of Famer.

"Effective immediately, Deion Sanders is no longer an employee or representative for Prime Prep Academy," Superintendent Rachel M. King-Sanders said. "Prime Prep is committed to continually improving as an educational institution and it will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect."

The news comes just one day after another employee accused Sanders of assault. Kevin Jefferson, Prime Prep's CFO, alleges that Sanders grabbed him by the throat during an administrative meeting. Sanders denied the allegations on Twitter, and referred to Jefferson as "a fake administrator."

Prime Prep is a tuition-free charter school that Sanders co-founded with D.L. Wallace. It has campuses in Dallas and Fort Worth and has been embattled in controversy since it opened its doors less than two years ago. In 2012, Prime Prep withdrew from UIL athletic competition after a score of eligibility allegations threatened to derail the school's inaugural season.

There's no indication as to whether Sander's removal was a board decision or purely that of the superintendent. All evidence of Sander's involvement with the school — save for the announcement ousting him — has been scrubbed from Prime Prep's website.

The person who answered the phone at Prime Prep Dallas this morning said she was unable to elaborate on the school's official statement. Sanders hasn't publicly responded to the news. Instead, he's using his Twitter account to promote Prime Prep's Homecoming game.

Homecoming Baby! PrimePrep I know yall still up cause I check u all tweets. Are yall ready for tomorrow night? Lets go Coach B voice Already

— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 11, 2013

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Highway closure

TxDOT to close I-30 both ways in downtown Dallas this weekend

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Dallas drivers will face significant road shutdowns beginning after dark Saturday, October 24: At 10 pm Saturday all lanes of eastbound and westbound I-30 will be closed between the I-35E and I-45/US 75 interchanges. The roads will remain closed until 5 am Monday, October 26.

Detour signs will instruct drivers to use the SH 366/Woodall Rodgers Freeway as an alternate east-west connection between I-35E and I-45/US 75 during this time.

Significant delays can be expected, so drivers are should avoid unnecessary travel in the area. TxDOT urges drivers to use caution in work zones by setting aside distractions, following posted speed limits, and being alert to slower traffic and crews in the area.

I-30 closures downtown Dallas Expect delays in downtown Dallas this weekend.Courtesy of TxDOT

The weekend closures are related to I-30 Canyon improvements, a $888 million reconstruction project between the I-35E and I-45 interchanges. Overall completion is expected in 2031, according to the alert from The Texas Department of Transportation.

The following longterm closures and detours are also part of this project:

All lanes of Botham Jean/Lamar Boulevard will be closed and detoured at I-30 through late 2027.
Griffin Boulevard remains narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-30 through early 2028.

TxDOT reminds the public that the following closures related to the project remain in place:

All lanes of Cesar Chavez Boulevard are closed and detoured at I-30 through late 2028.
All lanes of Cadiz Street are closed and detoured at I-30. It will be rebuilt on a new alignment and reopen later in the project.
All lanes of Akard Street are closed and detoured at I-30 through summer 2028.
Good Latimer Expressway is narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-30 through early 2028.

Signed detours to adjacent streets are in place, according to TxDOT. Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time. No pedestrian access is allowed inside the closed work zones.

Future scheduled lane and ramp closures for this project will be posted in DriveTexas.org as information becomes available.

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Highway closure

TxDOT to close I-30 both ways in downtown Dallas this weekend