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Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Friday morning.

Speaking at the FEMA review council on Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called for FEMA to be eliminated in ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) demanded the immediate release of federal funds for K-12 schools ...

President Donald Trump is visiting central Texas on Friday to survey damage after deadly floods ravaged communities there.

Following the passage of President Trump's sweeping budget bill, here's some of the biggest changes to student loans.

Biden forgave $183.6 billion in student loans for five million people while in the White House. Trump isn't likely to continue this legacy — but borrowers still have relief options. Many, or all ...