Parents Voice Concerns Over EPISD Transportation Issues
As the new school year begins in Eagle Pass, concerns about the Eagle Pass Independent School District’s (EPISD) transportation system are drawing attention across the community. A post made by a parent on social media described severe delays, overcrowded buses, and extreme heat inside school transportation, raising questions about student safety and the district’s priorities.
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Social Media Sparks Debate
The parent’s post quickly spread through local social media groups, sparking a discussion among families about long-standing frustrations with bus services. According to the post, students arrived home much later than expected on the first day of school, with some reporting that buses were overcrowded and uncomfortably hot.
The parent alleged that many buses had no working air conditioning, leaving children in sweltering conditions during afternoon drop-offs. The post also suggested that the district’s budget allocations fail to address basic transportation needs, accusing leadership of neglecting critical maintenance and staffing issues.
Recurring Transportation Problems
While this post has sparked renewed attention, transportation problems are not new for the district. In past years, parents have raised similar concerns about lengthy bus delays, overcrowding during peak hours, and mechanical breakdowns. Several parents have said that a lack of functioning air conditioning during the hottest months of the year poses serious health risks, especially for younger students.
Frustrations have also been fueled by what some parents describe as poor communication from the district. Families have reported receiving little to no notice when buses are running late, making it difficult to plan after-school activities or arrange alternate transportation.
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The District’s Response
As of this publication, EPISD has not issued a public statement addressing the transportation concerns raised on social media. The Maverick Times has reached out to the Superintendent Samuel Mijares, he stated “First few days we adjust routes accordingly. It should get better soon.”
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