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Making Room for Everyone: Schools Juggle Budgets and Special Education

January 5, 2026

In Texas, schools are facing a tough challenge. More students need special education help, but the money isn't keeping up. This is especially true in places like Wylie, where the number of special education students has grown a lot in recent years. Teachers and staff are working hard to make things

science

NASA's 2025 Turmoil: A Shift in Space Exploration

December 30, 2025

In 2025, NASA faced significant changes that could reshape its future. Budget cuts, layoffs, and the potential cancellation of science missions raised questions about the agency's stability and direction. Congress is now evaluating NASA's situation, but the outcome remains uncertain. The agency has

finance

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

December 2, 2025

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu

politics

New Rules for Visiting U. S. National Parks: What You Need to Know

November 26, 2025

Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same adm

politics

Shutdown Showdown: Who Gets Help and Who Gets Hurt?

November 2, 2025

The government shutdown dragged on, causing real harm to millions. The White House claimed they couldn't help, but they had billions. They found ways to pay the military and border agents, but not the poor. They moved money around to keep some things going, but not others. They didn't touch funds f

science

JPL's Fight to Stay Afloat: A Look at the Challenges Facing the Space Lab

October 24, 2025

JPL, the famous space lab in Southern California, is going through a tough time. It's had to let go of many workers because of money problems. This is not the first time JPL has faced this kind of trouble, but it might be the hardest yet. The lab has a long history of doing amazing things in space.

politics

Science Under Siege: A Modern Dilemma

August 31, 2025

The United States, a country known for its scientific advancements, is currently facing a challenge. The current administration, led by President Trump, has been making moves that affect the scientific community. These actions include removing key figures, reducing research teams, and proposing sign

science

Space Science at Risk: Former NASA Leaders Fight for Funding

July 10, 2025

Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi

politics

California's Tough Choices: Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Immigrants

June 28, 2025

California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop ta

politics

NASA's Leadership Under Fire: A Look at the Agency's Budget Crisis

June 26, 2025

NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails,