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flag A Texas teacher asks Matthew McConaughey to help save Bedichek Middle School, a filming site for his 1993 movie, amid planned 2026 closures due to budget cuts.

flag A Texas teacher is urging actor Matthew McConaughey to help prevent the closure of Bedichek Middle School in Austin, the filming location for his 1993 breakout role in *Dazed and Confused*. flag The Austin Independent School District plans to close 13 schools in 2026 due to a $20 million budget shortfall, citing declining enrollment, rising costs, and insufficient state funding. flag Seven of the affected schools, including Bedichek, received an "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency. flag While the district argues closures are necessary to reinvest in stronger academic programs, advocates highlight the school’s cultural significance, successful sports and music programs, and community impact. flag The district is set to vote on the plan on November 20.

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