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Austin ISD trustees approve closure of Paredes Middle School weeks before school year
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The school's closure was approved during a vote on Thursday night.
Austin ISD trustees made a decision regarding Paredes Middle School. The school's closure was approved during a vote on Thursday night. This decision comes just before the start of the new school year. As a result, changes will be implemented beginning this fall. Further details about the closure and its impact are available from the source, CBS Austin.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
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