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Bedichek Middle School Faces Closure Amid Budget Crisis

10/17/2025

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Bedichek Middle School in Austin, Texas, may close due to the Austin Independent School District's $20 million budget shortfall.
Orchestra director Samantha Stewart has reached out to alumnus Matthew McConaughey for support, highlighting the school's cultural importance and successful music program.
The district plans to close 13 schools, citing declining enrollment and insufficient funding, despite Bedichek's recent achievements in music and sports.
The school board will vote on the closure plan on November 20, 2023.

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Bedichek Middle School in Austin, Texas, may close due to the Austin Independent School District's $20 million budget shortfall.
Orchestra director Samantha Stewart has reached out to alumnus Matthew McConaughey for support, highlighting the school's cultural importance and successful music program.
The district plans to close 13 schools, citing declining enrollment and insufficient funding, despite Bedichek's recent achievements in music and sports.
The school board will vote on the closure plan on November 20, 2023.