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South Park Decision Expected Today

David Ingram
Story Created: Jan 8, 2010 at 12:08 PM CST
Story Updated: Jan 8, 2010 at 12:08 PM CST

58th District Judge Bob Wortham says he will announce his long-awaited decision concerning the future of South Park Middle School at 3 p.m. today.

The Beaumont Heritage Society and Alumni of the former South Park high school say the district promised voters the building would be renovated or preserved as part of a $389 Million bond package. The Heritage Society is seeking to protect the building from demolition.

The Beaumont Independent School District wants to tear down the 86-year-old building and build a new campus for middle school students. The district says it would be too expensive to renovate the building.