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East Austin parents, pastors press Austin ISD to preserve Blackshire heritage and finish Oak Springs
Summary
At a bilingual meeting about a proposed consolidation, faith leaders, alumni and parents urged the district to finish Oak Springs construction and find reuse options that preserve Blackshire’s historic campus. Speakers warned consolidation risks cultural loss and called for meaningful community involvement.
Dozens of faith leaders, alumni, parents and students turned out at a bilingual Austin ISD community meeting to press the district for a plan that both finishes Oak Springs and preserves the historic Blackshire campus. Speakers framed the dispute as an equity and heritage issue and asked the district to include neighborhood leaders in any follow-up planning.
Participants delivered letters from pastors and alumni and appealed directly to district officials. Pastor Sir Breaker said his congregation…
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