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4-year-old left on Crowley school bus for hours, ISD fires driver
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Jala Washington and Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures were extremely high that day, with a heat advisory in effect for North Texas.
A young student's ordeal has led to the dismissal of a school bus driver. The child was discovered at a transportation facility after being left unattended for an extended period. Temperatures were extremely high that day, with a heat advisory in effect for North Texas.
The family of the child has shared some details about the incident, including a photo and medical records. It is known that the child was supposed to be dropped off at an elementary school but never arrived. The school district has taken action against the bus driver.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including NBC DFW.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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