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Residents recall Palm School and say highway construction split East Austin community
Summary
Unidentified residents shared memories of Palm School and described how construction of I‑35 in the mid‑20th century changed neighborhood life, forced children to cross a busy highway, and pushed back cultural traditions.
Unidentified Resident 1 said passing the Palm School still stirs memories: "The Palm School the stone building is still there. That's where we used to play kickball." Several residents used the public‑comment time to recount the role the school and neighborhood played in their lives.
Unidentified Resident 2 described the area as "a thriving neighborhood, Mexican American neighborhood" located close to downtown, where families walked everywhere and the school was central to community life.…
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