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Killeen ISD rolls out Smart Tag bus tracking system
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Paxton Graf , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A system is being introduced to provide updates in real time.
Parents of Killeen ISD students will have a new way to stay informed about their children's bus rides. A system is being introduced to provide updates in real time. This technology allows families to receive notifications at certain times, such as when the bus is approaching or when their child arrives at their stop.
Further details about the system are available from the source. It is known that students will use their ID to scan in and out of buses. The system is set to be rolled out for the upcoming school year and will be free for parents to use.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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