AUSTIN, Texas - The future of several Austin ISD schools remains uncertain as the district is forced to make some difficult decisions.

Community members are now airing their frustrations.

East Austin community members rally

What they're saying:

A small East Austin community gathering was held to discuss next steps outside of Martin Middle School on Tuesday evening.

Martin Middle School is one of the 13 schools that Austin ISD put on notice with its rough draft plan for closures.

"This is the only Mexican-American school left in East Austin," said Marcos DeLeon. "We don't have a high school anymore. This is a middle school. It needs to be here for historical reasons."

"We are asking that the district postpone that vote," said Bertha Rendon-Delgado. "We are not ready to have our sch

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