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Podcast: The Dallas Morning News
Episode: Gov. Abbott tells Texas universities to freeze tuition ... and more news
Description: Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that Texas universities should not approve tuition increases for the next two years. In a letter to higher education leaders, citing families’ rising costs of living. Abbott wrote that his office spoke with the Board of Regents at every public university system, and they are in agreement about no tuition increases through the 2027 academic year. He promised college affordability will remain a “top priority” in the next legislative session; In other news, State Wildlife officials say Mountain lion sightings are rare in the Dallas-Fort Worth area but the last few weeks seem to challenge that n...