Tuition-free starts for Texas community college dual credit
Texas colleges push free tuition for economically disadvantaged high school seniors through HB 8 funds. Austin Community College plans to cover remaining costs for qualifying students through 2027 with a first-dollar model, aiming to boost dual credit uptake and early college entry while tackling long held affordability concerns.
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GISD Maintains Normal Schedule for April 8 Solar Eclipse
Georgetown ISD will operate on a normal schedule April 8 the day of a total solar eclipse visible in North America. Eclipse activities planned across campuses. maximum eclipse at 1 37 p.m. in Williamson County. GISD also hosts three spring bus tours for community members to inspect growth and future campus plans. Tours March 28 April 6 April 18, each limited to 30 participants with online registration. The district seeks input on updated bell schedules for next year via an online form.
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Earth friendly spring gardening tips from AgriLife program
This spring, adopt mulch to improve soil and conserve water, plant native and adapted species for drought tolerance, and use trees and ground covers to shade and cool homes. The Master Gardener Plant Sale on April 6 at Georgetown Community Center offers native and adapted plants, with Kate Hajda at Williamson County AgriLife Extension for more details.
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