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Lone Star College System's board of trustees passed a balanced budget of $548 million for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 7. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Lone Star College trustees OK $548M budget for FY 2025-26 prioritizing pay raises, mental health

By Julianna Washburn

Lone Star College System’s board of trustees passed a balanced budget of $548 million for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 7.

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