Pettus Independent School District in Texas faces uncertain funding for the 2026-27 budget year, driven by declining enrollment and ongoing state recapture requirements. With fewer students enrolled, the district is bracing for tighter budgets and a potentially challenging cycle ahead.

Marshall University has reversed its plan to cut the swim and dive team to save on athletic costs. While supporters greet the news with relief, the editorial warns that this last-minute decision may only delay the inevitable financial and legal challenges ahead.