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Blinn College Foundation Seeks Community Support for Endowed Paralegal Scholarships Honoring Rick Davis and Others

Blinn College Foundation Seeks Community Support for Endowed Paralegal Scholarships Honoring Rick Davis and Others

The Blinn College Foundation is actively seeking community support to fully fund three endowed scholarships, including the Richard W.B. “Rick” Davis Paralegal Scholarship. These scholarships aim to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to education, mentorship, and service within the Blinn College District and the Brazos Valley legal community. Rick Davis is recognized as a distinguished attorney, jurist, educator, military officer, and community leader. He served as a dedicated instructor for many years and later chaired the Blinn Paralegal Program’s advisory board. His career also included serving as Judge of Brazos County Court at Law No. 2 and Judge of the 272nd District Court of Texas before he founded Rick Davis & Associates. Davis was a strong advocate for legal education and committed to mentoring students and young attorneys. The other scholarships honor Philip Banks and Anthony Drummond, both of whom were also deeply involved in legal education and community service. Additional con...

Governor Greg Abbott Directs Texas Higher Education Board to Explore Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Options

Governor Greg Abbott Directs Texas Higher Education Board to Explore Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Options

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop pathways for students to earn bachelor's degrees in three years. This initiative aims to reduce the overall cost of higher education, shorten the time required for degree completion, and enable the state to more quickly address workforce demands. The program could potentially reduce the required credit hours from 120 to approximately 90. This directive is part of a broader effort by Governor Abbott to enhance the affordability of higher education in Texas, which also includes a tuition freeze for public colleges and universities since the 2023-24 academic year. Additionally, Governor Abbott has expressed support for legislation that would mandate four-year universities to offer financial discounts to undergraduates who take summer classes. State data indicates that less than half of Texas undergraduate students at four-year universities complete their degrees within four years, with students from low-income backgroun...

Texas Colleges Fail to Inform Student Parents About Key Support Services

Texas Colleges Fail to Inform Student Parents About Key Support Services

New research from Trellis Strategies reveals a significant awareness gap among parenting students in Texas regarding available support services. A survey of nearly 400 parenting students at 49 Texas colleges and universities found that 62% were unaware if their institution offered early or priority registration, and 79% did not know they were entitled to priority registration if it was offered to other student groups. Only 18% of respondents reported receiving this benefit, though 94% of those found the process easy and nearly 80% said it helped align their class schedules with childcare responsibilities. Furthermore, 88% of students were unaware that their institution is required to designate a parenting student liaison, and only 3% had interacted with one. This lack of awareness persists despite state policies, passed in 2023, mandating these supports. The research indicates that many parenting students face challenges, with about one-third expecting a longer graduation timeline and nearly half experienc...

Grambling State University Launches 'Multiversary Tour' Celebrating Historic Milestones

Grambling State University Launches 'Multiversary Tour' Celebrating Historic Milestones

Grambling State University (GSU) has announced the launch of its 'Multiversary Tour,' a national series of events designed to celebrate significant historical milestones for the institution. These milestones include 125 years of academic excellence, 100 years of Tiger Athletics, and 100 years of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band. The tour will feature special screenings of 'MARCH ON,' a new documentary produced by Storyboard Studios in partnership with GSU, which explores the university's multigenerational legacy. Each tour stop will include the documentary screening, a moderated post-screening conversation with members of the 'GramFam' and invited guests, and a reception for fellowship and connection. The documentary follows three Gramblinites across generations: Denise Young ’77, a former C-suite executive at Apple; Dalvin Adams ’15, a Los Angeles-based commercial photographer and entrepreneur; and Rylee Beaudion ’28, a third-generation Gramblinite majoring in Elementary Education and Visual and Perfor...

Cowboys Marist Liufau breaks forearm in Saints game

Cowboys Marist Liufau breaks forearm in Saints game

Hopefully Marist Liufau is alright.

7 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Jacob Knuth

7 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Jacob Knuth

BracketCat counts down the seventh day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State quarterback Jacob Knuth.

U.S. District Court Rules FCRA Preempts Texas Law on Medical Debt Reporting

U.S. District Court Rules FCRA Preempts Texas Law on Medical Debt Reporting

On August 10, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas issued a ruling stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) expressly preempts a Texas state law. This Texas law aimed to prevent consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) from including certain out-of-network medical debt information in consumer reports. Specifically, the state statute prohibited the reporting of collection accounts with a medical industry code if the consumer had health coverage and the debt originated from an out-of-network emergency or facility-based provider. The court determined that this Texas law was preempted under 15 U.S.C. § 1681t(b)(1)(E) because it impermissibly enacted a prohibition within a subject matter already regulated by 15 U.S.C. § 1681c. The court reviewed the legislative history, noting that Congress repealed a provision in 2003 that would have allowed states to enact stronger consumer protections, indicating an intent for permanent national uniformity in this area. Consequently, the court permane...

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Hurricane center tracking 2 systems, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly

Hurricane center tracking 2 systems, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly

When is Atlantic hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, with the most tropical activity typically between August and October.

History Month: When anyone could own a piece of the Celtics

History Month: When anyone could own a piece of the Celtics

From 1986 to 2002 the Boston Celtics were traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Astros Prospect Report: August 28th

Astros Prospect Report: August 28th

See how the prospects performed last night.

As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status designation could expire soon, leaving families in limbo as they await a decision by the Trump administration.

Open Thread: Spurs Jackals to increase membership for the 2026-2027 season

Open Thread: Spurs Jackals to increase membership for the 2026-2027 season

Fans interested can audition on September 19