Education
Job Corps Paused by Department of Labor
Job Corps PAUSED: Budget cuts leave some students homeless. Why the U.S. closed training centers & how they will support…
Category: In the News
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In the News
Slashing AmeriCorps: Staff Reductions and Shutdowns Put National Volunteer Work at Risk
Recent reports show that AmeriCorps, a U.S. government program supporting volunteer work has faced significant changes. In April 2025, about…
Music
Cardi B Announced as Host for WWE SummerSlam 2025
This rapper is set to bring the heat as the host of WWE’s biggest party of the summer.
Education
Student Loan Collections Are Back: What Borrowers Should Do Now
After a three-year pause, the U.S. Department of Education is restarting harsh measures to collect defaulted federal student loans. Actions…
Corruption Chronicles
Houston ISD Fraud: The $6 Million Scandal Uncovered
Exposed: Houston ISD's $6M fraud scheme. How Brian Busby & Anthony Hutchison's bribes led to federal convictions. Read more.
Education
HISD cuts Wraparound Services for new integrated support model
HISD shifts from Wraparound Services to Sunrise Centers & integrated support. Discover student aid changes.
In the News
Child Care Crisis in Texas: Centers Close as Costs Rise, Leaving Families Struggling
Many Texas child care centers are closing because they can’t afford to stay open, officials say. Federal COVID-19 relief money…
Crime & Justice
Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School: Suspect Arrested
On April 15, 2025, a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas left four students injured. The suspect was 17-year-old…
Corruption Chronicles
Letitia James and the Mortgage Fraud Allegations: What You Need to Know
Trump administration accuses N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James of possible mortgage fraud.
In the News
Understanding Texas Laws of 2025: Education, Energy, and Security
Texas 2025 laws: School funding, border security, energy rules & budget impacts affecting residents’ lives.