🔒 AISD is closing another school

Paredes Middle School To Close

Austin Independent School District trustees voted 7-2 to close Paredes Middle School less than three weeks before the new school year. Superintendent Matias Segura said the school’s poor student academic growth data and staff vacancies are what led to the closure. [Austin Current]

Empire Garage Is Shut Down Amid Legal Battle

Empire Garage has been shut down and is near eviction as its former owner and one of its investors fight in court over allegations of a hostile takeover by the investor. Empire Control Room was evicted in April. [Austin American-Statesman]

Hopdoddy Burger Bar Opens in Mueller This Week

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is opening a new location in Mueller on Wednesday at 2005 Aldrich St. near Alamo Drafthouse. The new spot will serve boozy breakfast on Sundays. [CultureMap Austin]

Austin’s Airport Just Set a New Record

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recorded 2.1 million passengers in June, marking the busiest month ever at the airport. The previous record was set in October last year when 2.08 million passengers traveled through the airport. [Austin Business Journal]

Congratulations to Charlotte M. for being the only person to guess last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken at the Alliance Children’s Garden, which is near Palmer Events Center.

This week’s photo should be easy peasy:

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