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Texas leads the nation in utilities shutting off electricity and natural gas services to customers who can't afford their energy bills, according to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas announced its new Trailblazer Tuition Program, which will cover tuition and mandatory fees for students whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. -
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