The first week of school in Texas’ Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, the third-largest in the state, was marred by severe traffic congestion after the district eliminated school bus routes due to a $140 million budget shortfall. Parents were stuck in long carpool lines for hours, with some expressing concerns about safety and their ability to get to work on time. Additionally, students now face long walks to school in unsafe conditions, as some areas lack sidewalks. Parents are also frustrated by the district’s spending on a costly back-to-school event, which they feel could have been better allocated.
