CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Garcia Arts and Education Center, a vital resource for the West Side community, has put a pause on its GED program due to significant funding cuts from state and federal sources.

Dr. Jose Cervantes, field service agent with Crossroads Education Service Center 2, explained the dramatic reduction in funding that led to this decision.

"We were receiving $2.5 million and last year it went down to $1.1 million and this year we're at less than $600,000 so you could see the drastic cuts that the state and federal government has given us," Cervantes said.

The GED program has been operating since 2019 and has served as a crucial educational resource for Coastal Bend residents. Last year alone, the program helped 900 students pursue their educational goals.

The need f

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