Fabens ISD investigating incident on bus captured on video

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — Fabens Independent School District said it is investigating an incident on one of its school buses, according to a statement sent out by the district Tuesday evening, Aug. 21.

A community group, called Make Fabens Better, posted a video taken near a Fabens school bus that appears to show a student possibly being hit with small sticks or pencils. It is unclear from the video if the other people on the bus are students or adults.

Here is the statement that Fabens ISD issued:

“Fabens Independent School District is aware of the recent incident involving one of our school buses. First and foremost, we want to assure our community that the safety and well-being of our students are our top priority.

“We are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the full details of the situation and ensure appropriate measures are taken moving forward. The parents of the student involved have been notified directly.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding of our Fabens ISD community as we work through this matter. We remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all our students.”

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