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In debt from your kid's education? There are options

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

(NerdWallet) - In January, the Department of Education unveiled details of a repayment plan overhaul that could halve monthly payments for many federal student loan borrowers. But one group, the 3.7 million parents who owe parent PLUS loans, won’t benefit. Policymakers have long excluded parent PLUS loans from most relief, though the program looks much different today than it did during its 1980 debut.While parent PLUS loans were initially intended as a tool for well-off families, says Robert Kelchen, a higher education professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, they’ve increasingly become the loan of last resort for lower-income families. Parents, who can borrow up to the total cost of attendance per child (minus other federal aid) with PLUS loans, use the loans to fill funding gaps after their student hits the borrowing limit of no more than $7,500 per year from the government.» MORE: Student loan debt spans generations, and many aren’t ready to resume paymentsParent PLU...

Teen artists behind mural 'La Mujer', celebrate deeper meaning behind its creation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As trail goers enjoy one of downtown Austin's outdoor spaces, they're now greeted by bold, bright faces like beloved singer Selena and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.These are Latina figures that have undoubtedly made an impact on not only the Latina culture but society.The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) unveiled its new mural, 'La Mujer,' honoring Latina women. It's a mosaic mural made mostly of tile material, located on the trail near 600 River Street. A group of teens—with guidance—created the work of art, which was four years in the making. They were a part of the Caminos paid internship program through MACC. It'll be a permanent installation at MACC but will be on display outside along the trail downtown for now, while the MACC's building undergoes renovations. Teen artist poses with mentors in front of 'La Mujer.' (KXAN photo/Jala Washington).The mural is a physical representation of the experience students gained through the Caminos internship....

Texas DPS discontinues CLEAR Alert for missing man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A CLEAR Alert issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety for a missing man was discontinued at 10 a.m. Saturday.Overnight, the San Antonio Police Department said it was searching for the man, and DPS issued the alert.At the time, law enforcement officials said they believed the man's disappearance posed a credible threat to his own health and safety.

NFL Draft: Vikings trade down in 4th, pick LSU corner Jay Ward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

After trading down in the fourth round, the Vikings used the 134th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select cornerback Jay Ward from Louisiana State.After trading down in the third round on Friday, the Vikings did it again on Saturday, sending the 119th overall pick to Kansas City for the No. 134th pick and a fifth-rounder in the 2024 draft.With the 119th overall pick, the Chiefs chose Virginia Tech cornerback Chamarri Conner.Ward, 22, finished 2022 with 60 total tackles, one interception and a fumble recovery. In his college career, he intercepted six passes and broke up 17. He joins a secondary group that includes veteran corners Byron Murphy and Joejuan Williams, and safety Harrison Smith, but is overall very young with players such as Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth, Lewis Cine, and now Blackmon and Ward.Through four rounds, the only players the Vikings have selected are USC receiver Jordan Addison (23rd overall), USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (102) and Ward (134). On Friday, th...

Gophers football addresses roster need with Elon cornerback Tre’Von Jones

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

The Gophers football program addressed its biggest roster need on Saturday when Elon transfer cornerback Tre’Von Jones committed to Minnesota.Listed at 6 feet and 173 pounds, Jones de-commited from James Madison on Friday.“Let’s work!! #RowTheBoat,” Jones wrote on Twitter.The Warrenton, N.C., native had 29 total tackles, four pass breakups, one sack, one fumble recovery, one tackle for lost yards and no interceptions in 11 games mostly at the Football Championship Subdivision level in 2022. He has 136 tackles, 15 pass breakups, five fumble recoveries and three interceptions in 38 career games.The Gophers often look to how small-school players perform against Power Five competition. Last season, Jones had two tackles, a pass breakup and and five punt returns for 71 yards, including a 34-yarder.Jones, who has one season of eligibility remaining, helps a position group which had only four scholarship players during spring practice. He also is a kick and punt returner.Jones played 554 s...

Lebanon Valley Speedway season opener cancelled due to weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

WEST LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Lebanon Valley Speedway was scheduled to have its 71st season opener on Saturday, April 29 at 6 p.m. However, that has been cancelled due to overnight rain, wind and cool weather. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Lebanon Valley Speedway, the track made the decision Saturday morning to cancel the racing card. The season is now set to start next Saturday, May 6 with a $3,500 to win Modified feature. In addition to the Big Block Modifieds, the Sportsman, Limited Sportsman, Pro Stock, Street Stock and 4-Cylinder classes will be in action. Racing is set to start at 6 p.m. on the newly scheduled opening day. Lebanon Valley Speedway is located 1746 Route 20 in West Lebanon.

Over 100 unwanted guns were returned to the gun buyback event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — State officials say this is a historic day because nine simultaneous gun buyback event locations took place in the state; Watervliet was one of them. This is all a part of the Attorney General’s effort to get unwanted guns off the street. “And out of closets,” Cassandra Deguire Walker, Regional Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, said. “Every gun taken is a possible tragedy averted. So we are just doing our part.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli said he was surprised to see the overwhelming response.“After looking at the line and the number of cars here, I was just in shock. I said, ‘This is awesome.’ And I’m so glad to see so many people turning in their guns,” he said.Something the City of Cohoes Police Chief, Todd Waldin, was grateful to see.“I think it’s big because the guns can fall into the wrong hands intentionally or accidentally when people are c...

Missing Indigenous Person Alert created for woman last seen in Englewood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

A Missing Indigenous Person Alert has been issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for a woman last seen in Englewood.Please share this. A Missing Indigenous Person Alert has been issued Rakel Morigeau-Reum. If you see her, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/oKVy9vJVqq— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) April 29, 2023Rakel Morigeau-Reum was last seen seen on April 17 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, according to the alert posted at 9:26 a.m. Saturday.Morigeau-Reum, 24, was last heard from by family on April 20. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black shoes.The CBI describes Morigeau-Reum as 5’3″ tall, 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She may be carrying a mauve-light purple bag and her hair may be dyed blond.Anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Denver police at 720-913-2000. 

Two drivers hospitalized in Aurora fire truck crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

An SUV and a fire truck crashed near a fire station in Aurora and both drivers were taken to the hospital.Both driver's of the vehicles were transported to local emergency rooms. A 3rd patient was treated and released on the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by APD. Delays are expected in that area of North Peoria St. pic.twitter.com/0nScEflJWS— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) April 29, 2023The two-vehicle crash happened near Aurora Fire Station 3, 3172 Peoria St., Aurora Fire Rescue said in an 8:53 a.m. Saturday tweet.A third person was treated by medical personnel at the scene and released.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Rock-throwing suspects turned back to take photo of fatal crash as memento, Jeffco affidavit says Crime and Public Safety | Woman killed, child hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Metro Denver traffic: Northbound I-225 in Aurora reopened af...

What three draft value charts say about Broncos trading up to No. 83 for Riley Moss on Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:08 GMT

Denver made an aggressive move Friday night to get back into the third round and draft Iowa cornerback Riley Moss at No. 83 overall.The Broncos were sitting outside of Day 2 altogether after trading up for Oklahoma receiver Marvin Mims at No. 63 and taking Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders at No. 67. Instead of waiting, though, they moved up 25 spots from No. 108 to land Moss.In order to do so, they gave up No. 108 and also the lower of their pair of 2024 third-round picks (either their own or New Orleans’). Head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton said Friday night it was an easy call to make because the Broncos thought that highly of Moss. But just how steep was the cost?“The chart numbers, relative to the trade, were dead on,” Payton said. “It’s hard for anyone (on the outside) to keep track of something like that. The team you’re talking with is looking at and communicating off the same chart.“Now, early in the draft this year, there’s a few that were like ‘W...