The Austin Independent School District is facing pressure for a state takeover. As a result, the district has decided to close another middle school. Further details about the closure are available from the Austin Current.
The decision comes amid mounting pressure on the district. The Austin Current has more information on the situation, including the context surrounding the middle school closure and the potential state takeover of the Austin Independent School District.
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