IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * 29 Years Strong: The MPA Continues to Shape the Next Generation Since its inception in 1996, the Manning Passing Academy has enhanced the on and off the field skills of nearly 30,000 high school quarterbacks and receivers. * Demond Williams Jr. (Washington) captured the "Riddell Air-It-Out" throwing exhibition. For his performance, he received a helmet autographed by t more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Releases 2024 Impact Report This year's report demonstrates continued progress in sustainability and social impact for the global convenience retail leader * Irving, Texas (June 30, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. has released its 2024 Impact Report summarizing the company's continuing work to build thriving communities, protect the environment and promote responsible consum more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans' desire to serve * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies. To date, the Air Force and Space Force have sent near more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans' desire to serve The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies. To date, the Air Force and Space Force have sent ne more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force launches Civilian Deployment Module to streamline readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - In an effort to improve readiness and lethality, the Department of the Air Force pioneered an automated Civilian Deployment Module within AFFORGEN Connect available to users June 16, 2025. AFFORGEN Connect is a hub for managing and tracking var more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force Launches Civilian Deployment Module to Streamline Readiness In an effort to improve readiness and lethality, the Department of the Air Force pioneered an automated Civilian Deployment Module within AFFORGEN Connect available to users June 16, 2025. AFFORGEN Connect is a hub for managing and tracking various aspects of deployment operations for Airmen and Guardians , including readin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Establishes and Expands Quarantined Areas for Citrus Canker (Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) in Texas * Subject: APHIS Establishes and Expands Quarantined Areas for Citrus Canker ( Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri ) in Texas To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health I more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Area CBP Officers stop multiple methamphetamine loads over weekend * EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized 127.3 pounds of methamphetamine in two incidents this weekend. "The drug smuggling threat remains consistent, and CBP is well equipped to identify and stop these drug loads before the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Bayou bend project aims to advance carbon dioxide storage along the US gulf coast The joint venture is intended to help critical industries in the area lower the carbon intensity of their operations. * Jay LeJeune likes a challenge. That's why he signed up to be part of the Bayou Bend CCS LLC (Bayou Bend) team. Bayou Bend, a joint venture between Chevron, Equinor and TotalEnergies SE, is a carbon more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Best Moments: Budget Committee Hearing on Rooting Out Waste and Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, the House Budget Committee held a hearing entitled, "Reversing the Curse: Rooting Out Waste and Fraud and Restoring the Dignity of Work." The hearing featured testimony from majority witnesses--Dr. Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, Nick Steh more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Announces Attendees for Football Media Days Powered by Microsoft Copilot The Big 12 Conference has announced the student-athlete attendees for the Big 12 Football Media Days powered by Microsoft Copilot next week at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Big 12 Football Media Days will take place on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 at the Dallas Cowboys' global headquarters. Both d more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Conference Kicks Off Partnership Expansion with Microsoft at Football Media Days The Big 12 Conference announced an expanded strategic partnership with Microsoft focused on integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot into business and game day functions to transform how the conference operates on and off the field. The partnership kicks off at the Big 12 Football Media Days, powered by more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Volleyball Opens 2025 Season on FOX & FS1 Arizona State, Kansas and TCU are set to start the 2025 volleyball season in the national spotlight with high-profile matchups on FOX and FS1. As part of the AVCA First Serve event, the Jayhawks will face Vanderbilt on FS1 Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. CT in Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition, KU will meet defending national champion Penn  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Texas Rep. Gill's 'Idiotic Racism and Islamophobia' Against NY Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani Over Finger Food * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned what it called the "idiotic racism and Islamophobia spewed" by Texas Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX), Lau more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation hosts partnering meeting on conservation, readiness, wildfire mitigation * CAMP BULLIS MILITARY TRAINING RESERVATION, Texas Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation - The 502d Force Support Group hosted a multi-agency meeting on June 23 at Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation to highlight the installation's mi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Bills and Nomination of FAA Administrator WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved five bills and the nomination of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Committee also voted to promote four Coast G more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Computational biochemist joins Rice with CPRIT recruitment award * Rice University has recruited computational biochemist Linna An to the Department of Biosciences with support from a $2 million award from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Rice University has recruited computational biochemist Linna An to the Department of Biosciences with support from a $2 million award from th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland Reintroduce Bill To Assist Travel for Abortion Care * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) reintroduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to establish a grant program to help ease the financial burden of women and families being forced to travel, sometimes long distances, to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Vote to Advance President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to proceed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and video of the Senator's remarks prior to the vote can be found here : "Senate Republicans are one step closer to delivering on President Trump's agenda by advancing the One Big Beaut more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell , R-Texas, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following news release: * * * Disability Assistance Chairman Luttrell Holds Legislative Hearing on House Republican Bills to Streamline VA's Appeals Process for Veterans, Caregivers, and their Families Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assist more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on digital health data: * * * (As prepared for delivery) For me, the topic of today's hearing is one close to home, since Austin continues to grow as a tech hub full of innovative startups, biotech companies, and some Big Tech companies. Across the street from my Austin office is Capital Factory, led by my friend Josh Baer,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Two Significant Air Quality Actions in Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (June 30, 2025) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two of the state of Louisiana's clean air plans, known as State Implementation Plans (SIPs), addressing sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution. The first approval applies to reducing emissions of SO2 Cabot Corporation's Ville Platte carbon black plant in Ev more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chair Emeritus McCaul on CBS' "Face The Nation" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees -- joined Margaret Brennan on CBS' "Face The Nation" to discuss the latest on Iran, the One Big Beautiful Bill, and President Trump's efforts to secure our border.Click to watch (link is external) Excer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For the Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Russia's abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and calling for th more PR

IRVING, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Refinances Credit Facilities * Refinancing Extends Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Maturities and Reduces Interest Rate Margin IRVING, Texas (June 30, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc. ("Nexstar"), and Mission Broadcasting more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * PCS Task Force prioritizes trust, timeliness, accountability * WASHINGTON - As Army Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis stood in line at the Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, commissary to order a sandwich for lunch, he couldn't help but notice something odd. "I'm standing next to an Airman, and he's got his bike helmet, and he's got this huge backpack," Curtis said, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on June 30, 2025: * * * AUTHORIZING JUNCTION PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC TO CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES AT TOOLE COUNTY, MONTANA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to Junction P more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Rare achievement: UTA undergrad publishes research Caroline King's research on rural midwifery was published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal * Caroline King didn't expect to get involved in research when she arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington. But after joining the Honors College and taking a job with the Center for Rural Health and Nursing, she found hersel more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Recruitment Task Force seeks to capitalize on 2025 enlistment surge * WASHINGTON - Just two years ago, the outlook for military recruitment was bleak. A 15,000-soldier shortfall -- the Army's deepest gap since the draft ended in 1973 -- forced commanders to trim training rotations and rethink end-strength projections, while lawmakers warned the all-voluntee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Hunt Introduces Resolution Declaring July as "American Pride Month." Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced a resolution declaring July as "American Pride Month." Congressman Hunt will launch American Pride Month tomorrow with a video starring President Trump and all the Americans who have made this country the best in the world. Congressman Hunt will post every more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Bill to Create Military Campaign Service Medal for Iran-Deployed Troops * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Iranian Campaign Medal Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a United States military decoration to service members who served in Iran in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- New America Open Technology Institute issued the following statement on June 30, 2025: * * * SCOTUS' Decision to Uphold the Texas Age Verification Law Jeopardizes Everyone's Online Privacy and Security, Says OTI WASHINGTON--In response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Texas law that requires certain websites to verify age, the Open Technology Institute (OTI), a New America program fostering equitable access to digital technology and its benefits, issued the fo more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force holds historic dual change of responsibility ceremony * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the 67th Cyberspace Wing held a first-of-its-kind dual change of responsibility Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 13. Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, commander of Sixteenth Air Force, pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Weakening of the U.S.'s Ability to Combat Antisemitism Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on how Republicans are weaponizing antisemitism for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Tax Policy Committee of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding President Trump's Executive Order 14247, which mandates the transition to electronic payments for federal disbursements. The committee advocates for a delay in the implementation timeline and raises concerns regarding the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. "We applaud the Treasury and IRS f more ST

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) addressing the proposal to rescind the existing requirement for incorporating Form FHWA-1273 into federal-aid construction contracts. This initiative is part of FHWA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which TxDOT views as an opportunity to reduce administrative burdens in construction projects. In the letter, TxDOT emphasized its agreement  more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary: * * * Texas Federal District Court Invalidates the HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Covered Entities Shall Still Comply With HIPAA's Privacy Rule Authors: Doriann H. Cain , Charles E. Westerhaus At a Glance * A federal district court recently vacated a newly established Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule centered on increasing the regulation of privacy protections for repro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the delisting of the golden-cheeked warbler from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter represents the General Land Office of the State of Texas (TXGLO), which argues that the warbler's current status imposes unnecessary costs and development restrictions on landowners. According to TPPF, the listing of the golden-cheeked warbler, primarily fo more ST

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a notice entitled "Prepare a Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement for the Harris County Flood Control District Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Initiative, Harris County, TX." The Corps of Engineers Galveston District intends to develop an Environmental Impact Statement for the Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Initiative. This statement will be prepa more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * 3D Printing Breakthrough Paves Way for Next-Gen Medical Devices and Stretchable Electronics AUSTIN, Texas -- Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seam more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * High phosphate diet impacts nervous system, induces hypertension UTSW researchers uncover brain signaling pathway that links high blood pressure with additives found in processed foods * Diets rich in phosphate additives, commonly found in processed foods, can increase blood pressure by triggering a brain signaling pathway and overactivating the sympathetic nervous  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA program builds Russian fluency for global roles STARTALK program prepares future leaders for careers in diplomacy, defense and other global-facing fields * The University of Texas at Arlington immersed 30 high school and college students in a three-week summer Russian language and culture program designed to spark interest in academics and careers in critical languages. Funded  more PR