It's not a permanent resolution, but it allows them avenues to operate. The city obtained a court order on Friday blocking classes on the grounds that unsafe conditions at the school threatened students' lives. On Tuesday, Prulhiere continued to charge the city is persecuting Abilene Community Church's interdenominational school. He offered only cryptic answers when asked the city's possible motivation. I think it's because we're successful, we've grown, and we're seen as a threat to some interests.
City officials deny harboring covert intentions.
I find that alarming. Prulhiere accused the city of singling out his campus, noting many aging public schools don't meet current building and fire codes. Hughes explained all buildings are grandfathered under the codes when they were built - until their use changes, such as from a church to a school. This is not a safety issue. It's a technical interpretation of the city code.