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Posted inFort Worth

Tarrant County College says it earned more state funding. It isn’t getting all of it

By Dang LeAugust 9, 2026August 10, 2026

During an Aug. 6 special meeting, trustees got their first look at a proposed $429.4 million operating budget, about $14.4 million — or 3.5% — above the current budget. They are scheduled to vote whether to approve it on Aug. 20.

Posted inSan Antonio

Texas HB 8 funding changes will cost Alamo Colleges millions in state funding

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

House Bill 8 tied community college funding to student outcomes, but now the model is being adjusted as colleges outperformed state expectations.

Posted inPittsburgh

Tuition rises at Pitt’s main campus while satellites go free

By Maddy Franklin, Pittsburgh's Public SourceAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A new tuition-free program at the University of Pittsburgh’s regional campuses has students at its main campus confused.

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