{"id":343191,"date":"2026-06-19T18:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/343191\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:28:12","slug":"arlington-isd-appoints-drag-queen-as-interim-assistant-principal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/343191\/","title":{"rendered":"Arlington ISD Appoints Drag Queen As Interim Assistant Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Public posts reviewed by The Dallas Express identify Arlington ISD administrator Rylee Russell-Bruton with the drag name \u201cFauxbia.\u201d | Image by The Dallas Express \/ Facebook <\/p>\n

Public social media posts identify newly appointed Arlington ISD administrator Rylee Russell-Bruton, a biological female, with the drag name \u201cFauxbia\u201d and show past participation in Dallas-Fort Worth drag competitions and events.<\/p>\n

Russell-Bruton is listed as an interim assistant principal <\/a>at Joey Rodriguez Junior High School. Arlington ISD announced Russell-Bruton, along with another new assistant principal, Michael Ball, in a public post about the district\u2019s new leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Joey Rodriguez Junior High School we\u2019re excited to welcome two new assistant principals who bring deep experience and a shared commitment to student success,\u201d Arlington ISD wrote<\/a>. \u201cMichael Ball brings more than a decade of instructional leadership and a strong record of supporting junior high learners. Alongside him, Rylee Russell-Bruton adds a rich background in student support, social studies education, and campus culture development that will further strengthen the Rodriguez community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Public Posts Identify \u2018Fauxbia\u2019<\/p>\n

Public posts and event materials reviewed by The Dallas Express identify Russell-Bruton with the drag name \u201cFauxbia<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFaux queen\u201d is a term for biological women performing drag.<\/p>\n

A June 10, 2019, public Facebook post from The Urban Cowboy Saloon listed \u201cRylee Russell-Bruton aka Fauxbia\u201d as a special guest judge for \u201cThe3 Battle of the Best.\u201d<\/p>\n

The venue describes itself on Facebook as \u201cFtW\u2019s Largest LGBTQ Nightclub.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other posts reviewed by The Dallas Express show Russell-Bruton\u2019s participation in The Queer Off<\/a>, a Dallas-area drag competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had the pleasure of competing with Rylee Russell-Bruton on The Queer Off and when I tell you she is the sweetest baby angel I mean it,\u201d drag performer Sammi Nilla wrote in a June 7, 2023, public Facebook post. \u201cSo kind, genuine, down to earth and an ENTERTAINER! Her performances were all gag worthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Queer Off describes itself as \u201ca live 12-week elimination style competition, showcasing the talents of the Dallas queer community.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Facebook post<\/a> reviewed and archived by The Dallas Express listed Russell-Bruton among the \u201cwinners of The Queer Off.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Another public Facebook post dated September 28, 2021, tagged Russell-Bruton at the Rose Room and included a photo showing Russell-Bruton in drag makeup.<\/p>\n

Archived Post Also Lists Salem Moon<\/p>\n

The same archived Facebook post also listed Salem Moon among the group of winners.<\/p>\n

As previously reported<\/a> by The Dallas Express, Salem Moon, the drag persona of Arthur Lee Walker, faced child-grooming allegations in 2025 that prompted Pride in Dallas and the 1851 Club in Arlington to sever ties with him.<\/p>\n

AISD Asked About Public-Post Policy<\/p>\n

The Dallas Express asked Arlington ISD whether officials knew about the public posts before the appointment and whether district policy addresses employees\u2019 public social media activity or off-duty public performances, including for campus administrators.<\/p>\n

Neither responded by press time.<\/p>\n

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