GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District is weighing the potential closure of elementary schools , leaving parents like Patty Thompson anxious about their children's futures.

Thompson's daughter attends Dove Elementary, one of 11 district elementary schools now under consideration for closure. The uncertainty has left her questioning the permanence of her daughter's educational home.

"My biggest concern is the district hastily making decisions that can't be undone," Thompson said.

Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz acknowledged the emotional weight of the process. He said that when you take emotions out of it, the current financial situation is unsustainable. He goes on to say the district currently has around 1,900 empty seats across its elementary schoo

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