A Texas school district has exhausted nearly three-quarters of its annual fuel budget within months, raising concerns about long-term transportation costs. With limited funds remaining, officials are exploring alternative strategies to manage expenses and ensure buses remain operational. The situation reflects broader challenges faced by other districts as fuel prices remain high. Schools across the state are adjusting their budgets and operations to address the financial strain.
One Texas district has already spent $1.1 million of its $1.6 million fuel budget for the entire school year. Here's how it and others are coping.
