Austin Independent School District has proposed closing a school. The school in question is Paredes Middle School. This proposal comes at a time when the new school year is approaching. Further details about the proposal are available from KVUE. For more information on the proposed closure of Paredes Middle School, readers can refer to the report by KVUE.
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