Palestine Herald-Press Co. v. Zimmer

OPINION

BRIAN HOYLE, Justice.

Palestine Herald-Press Co., NewsPaper Holdings, Inc, and Scott Tyler (collectively “Appellants”) appeal the trial court’s denial of their traditional and no evidence motions for summary judgment in favor of Appellee Mark Zimmer. Appellants raise twelve issues on appeal. We reverse and render.

jBackground

Zimmer is the defensive coordinator and assistant coach for the Jacksonville High School football team of Jacksonville, Texas. Jacksonville High School and Palestine High School of Palestine, Texas are public high schools in neighboring counties and have a…