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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2025-07-11 ( 79 items )  
"Unmask ICE." This is Pat Ryan's New York (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * "Unmask ICE." This is Pat Ryan's New York * The dangerous war on ICE continues. Pat Ryan's Democrat Party is now calling for a ban on masks for ICE agents because - according to Democrats - ICE agents wear masks "for the purpose of striking fear into asylum seekers and immigrants." This dangerous attack from New York Dems comes just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol more PR

ABA Donates $10,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Texas, Urges Bankers to Contribute (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Donates $10,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Texas, Urges Bankers to Contribute * WASHINGTON -- In the aftermath of the recent catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, the American Bankers Association will donate $10,000 to Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, to assist with immediate disaster response and recovery. The Te more PR

Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and personal appearanc more PR

American Airlines Group announces webcast of second-quarter 2025 financial results (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines Group announces webcast of second-quarter 2025 financial results * American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its second-quarter 2025 financial results conference call with financial analysts and journalists July 24 at 7:30 a.m. CT.  The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive  more PR

Amo and Lofgren Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo and Lofgren Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages * Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee and Science, Space, and Technology Ranking Member, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick demandin more PR

Beacon Capital Partners and TCC Deliver Hyde Park Labs and Student-Focused Southside STEM Station in Chicago (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 11 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Beacon Capital Partners and TCC Deliver Hyde Park Labs and Student-Focused Southside STEM Station in Chicago * Beacon Capital Partners (Beacon), a top real estate developer, owner, and manager of office and life science properties, and Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, have delivered Hyde Park Labs in Chicago, Illinoi more PR

Beating the AI bottleneck (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice University: Beating the AI bottleneck * Artificial intelligence (AI) is infamous for its resource-heavy training, but a new study may have found a solution in a novel communications system, called ZEN, that markedly improves the way large language models (LLMs) train. Zhuang Wang and T.S. Eugene Ng The research team at Rice University was helmed by doctoral graduate Zhuang Wang and computer science pro more PR

CBP officers seize more than $517K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port of Entry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $517K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port of Entry * EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted more than $517,000 in alleged heroin concealed within a vehicle. "Our frontline CBP officers utilized their inspection skill, experience, technology and more PR

CH.IV International Advocates Regulatory Clarity for Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- CH.IV International, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) addressing proposed amendments to regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG). The organization, represented by President Mona Setoodeh, emphasized the need for clear and practical regulations that enhance safety without imposing unnecessary financial burdens on operators. "We consider th more ST

Child Advocacy Organization Sponsors National Petition to Support Weather Prediction Funding (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 11 -- The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Child Advocacy Organization Sponsors National Petition to Support Weather Prediction Funding In the wake of the tragic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas, the ever-present risk of tornadoes in Oklahoma, an already-active hurricane season, and droughts across much of the U.S., the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is urging federal decision more PR

Christmas in July: American Airlines gives sunseekers more options to get away this winter (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Christmas in July: American Airlines gives sunseekers more options to get away this winter * * American Airlines will launch service this winter on three new routes to Mexico City (MEX); Queretaro, Mexico (QRO); and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ). * The airline will also add more flights to popular destinations including Dominica (DOM); St. Maarten (SXM); Tortola, British Vi more PR

CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Texas (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Texas * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced resources and flexibilities to support individuals and health care providers affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in Texas. Following a more PR

Congressman Al Green to Address President Trump and Governor Abbott's Unjust Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Address President Trump and Governor Abbott's Unjust Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting * (Houston, TX)-- On Friday, July 11, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference in response to President Donald Trump's mandate requiring Governor Greg Abbott to call for a special session aimed at targeting Democratic Texas congressional members through mid-decade redistrictin more PR

Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Final Title I Allocations for South Texas Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Final Title I Allocations for South Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $170,337,465 in final Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Title I formula allocation funds for the 34 th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education released final totals in late June 2025. Title I funds provide for the devel more PR

Congressman Gonzalez Leads 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Navy Secretary Concerning Tragic Death of Valley Native, Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Leads 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Navy Secretary Concerning Tragic Death of Valley Native, Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he led a letter to the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, concerning the tragic and disturbing death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz. More more PR

Congressman Hunt Statement on Hill Country Flooding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hunt Statement on Hill Country Flooding Houston, TX - Congressman Wesley Hunt issued a statement today about his active involvement with federal, state, and local leaders regarding the flash flooding in Hill Country, Texas. Many members of the Houston community had children enrolled at Camp La Junta and Camp Mystic while the flash flooding hit Hill Country. "I am closely monitoring the fl more PR

Congressman Veasey's Statement Regarding Abbott & Trump's Decision to Call Special Session On Redistricting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey's Statement Regarding Abbott & Trump's Decision to Call Special Session On Redistricting Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump: "Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting while ongoing floods--responsible for the deaths of more than 100  more PR

Congressman Williams Leads Letter to AG Bondi Regarding Concerns With ICEBlock App (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Leads Letter to AG Bondi Regarding Concerns with ICEBlock App Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), alongside Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-4), led a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing significant concern about the ICEBlock app, which was designed to alert users of impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The use of this ap more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Denied Entry to ICE Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Denied Entry to ICE Facility * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "Today, after giving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 24 hours' notice, more than is required by law, I was turned away from the ICE facility on Montana Ave. where I planned to conduct my constitutionally authorized oversight duties. "Th more PR

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Governor Abbott's Decision to Call a Special Session on Redistricting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Governor Abbott's Decision to Call a Special Session on Redistricting * MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman 202-355-8084 joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting: "For t more PR

DCCC Chair Statement on TX Gov. Greg Abbott Calling a Special Session to Gerrymander Texas Congressional Districts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on TX Gov. Greg Abbott Calling a Special Session to Gerrymander Texas Congressional Districts * Following the announcement by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to create new, gerrymandered congressional maps, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "It's shameful that while Texans are still responding to the d more PR

Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers From FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers from FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods Following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development  more PR

Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers From FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers From FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods Following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Developm more PR

District Court Urged to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Halt Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in School Classrooms (10)
PLANO, Texas, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * District Court Urged to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Halt Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in School Classrooms * Little Rock, AR --First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in support of the Fayettevi more PR

FCC Reinstates Vacant FM Allotments Across Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an order (DA 25-588) to update its "Table of FM Allotments", reinstating several vacant FM channels across various locations in Texas. This action aims to preserve opportunities for future radio station licensing and ensure proper spacing for broadcast signals. The order was adopted and released on July 9, 2025. The Commission's rules, specifically section 73.202(b), govern the Table of FM Allotments. Historically, this tab more PR

Global Educators Gather at First-Ever Joint ISTE+ASCD Conference to Transform Learning and Advance AI in Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Global Educators Gather at First-Ever Joint ISTE+ASCD Conference to Transform Learning and Advance AI in Education More than 17,200 participants joined in San Antonio and online to share bold ideas, strategies, and tools for reshaping the future of teaching and learning. * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - More than 17,200 participants from across 82 countries and all 50  more PR

ICE agents are in danger. Esther Kim Varet is the problem. (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICE agents are in danger. Esther Kim Varet is the problem. * Just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol agents at a facility in McAllen, Texas, national Democrats are explicitly targeting ICE officers and arguing that "masks and lack of uniforms have led to chaos in Los Angeles." Let's be clear : Vilifying our nation's heroes leads to horrifying consequences, like we just more PR

ICYMI: CA Reps. Dave Min And Derek Tran Join Other Democrats Trying To Unmask ICE Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: CA Reps. Dave Min And Derek Tran Join Other Democrats Trying To Unmask ICE Agents * In case you missed it, just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol agents at a facility in McAllen, Texas, national Democrats are explicitly targeting ICE officers and arguing that "masks and lack of uniforms have led to chaos in Los Angeles." "It's disgusting that Derek Tran and Dav more PR

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommAaron Fierbaugh, Safeties - Liberty (10)
WACO, Texas, July 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommAaron Fierbaugh, Safeties - Liberty * This week on Inside the Headset, we're joined by Aaron Fierbaugh, the Safeties Coach at Liberty University and a 2025 member of the prestigious AFCA 35 Under 35 class. In this in-depth conversation, Coach Fierbaugh walks us through his coaching journey highlighting key lessons from each stop and th more PR

Introducing the $10 Million FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing the $10 Million FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program * * Bulletin No: 2025-20 As a result of the high utilization of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (Bank) FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund which, to date, has provided grants for storm-resistant roofs to income-qualified homeowners, the Bank is pleased to announce th more PR

Johnson Demands Hearing on Federal Response to Catastrophic Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Johnson Demands Hearing on Federal Response to Catastrophic Texas Floods Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, demanded Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (TN-07) immediately convene an oversight hearing on the federal government's p more PR

Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Virginia fell behind North Carolina, Texas, and Florida in the CNBC's Top States for Business report for 2025: "Virginia's slip in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by Preside more PR

Kennedy, Amo Demand Answers on Federal Government's Lack of Preparedness After Deadly Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Amo Demand Answers on Federal Government's Lack of Preparedness After Deadly Texas Floods * BUFFALO, NY - In the wake of catastrophic flooding that has claimed at least 120 lives in Central Texas, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) issued a joint letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA more PR

L3Harris Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to US Navy (10)
MELBOURNE, Florida, July 11 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * L3Harris Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to US Navy * WACO, Texas, July 10, 2025 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - a key milestone that supports the U.S. Navy's readiness goals. L3Harris is performing prog more PR

Media Advisory: Triple-I Statement on Recent Flooding in Texas Hill Country (10)
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Triple-I Statement on Recent Flooding in Texas Hill Country * Floods are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States, yet flood insurance remains one of the most underutilized forms of protection. Flood coverage generally must be purchased through a separate policy, most often provided by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), whi more PR

Monica De La Cruz Lets Texas Children Fail As Students in Her District Miss Out on More than $20 Million in Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Lets Texas Children Fail As Students in Her District Miss Out on More than $20 Million in Funding * According to new analysis, the Department of Education is withholding billions of funds to public schools across the country, including more than $20 million in grants appropriated to Texas' 15th Congressional District. Without these funds, schools in Monica De La more PR

NETSCOUT Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2025 MENA Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cybersecurity Solutions (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * NETSCOUT Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2025 MENA Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cybersecurity Solutions * Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that NETSCOUT has been awarded the 2025 MENA Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the cybe more PR

New coating for glass promises energy-saving windows (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New coating for glass promises energy-saving windows * A new coating for glass developed by Rice University researchers and collaborators could help reduce energy bills, especially during the cold season, by preventing heat-loss from leaky windows. The material a transparent film made by weaving carbon into the atomic lattice of boron nitride forms a thin, tough layer that reflects heat, resists scratches and more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque -- May 2024 * Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.17 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Alexandria -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Alexandria -- May 2024 * Workers in the Alexandria, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.09 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Micha more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Baton Rouge -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Baton Rouge -- May 2024 * Workers in the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.75 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Mic more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington -- May 2024 * Workers in the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.19 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Micha more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux -- May 2024 * Workers in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.06 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commission more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Lafayette -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lafayette -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lafayette, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.59 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Lake Charles -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lake Charles -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lake Charles, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.42 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations M more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces -- May 2024 * Workers in the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.38 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Micha more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Monroe -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Monroe -- May 2024 * Workers in the Monroe, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.74 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirni more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in New Orleans-Metairie -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in New Orleans-Metairie -- May 2024 * Workers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.70 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regio more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe -- May 2024 * Workers in the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.05 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael  more PR

Occupational Employment and Wages in Shreveport-Bossier City -- May 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Shreveport-Bossier City -- May 2024 * Workers in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.59 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for more PR

Rep. Doggett and Texas Democrats Demand Answers on Stalled AmeriCorps Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett and Texas Democrats Demand Answers on Stalled AmeriCorps Funding * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. -- Amid the Trump administration's drastic cuts threatening a wide range of community-based services, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) led members of the Texas congressional delegation in demanding answers from Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Di more PR

Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan in U.S. House for Saving 165 Lives During Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan in U.S. House for Saving 165 Lives During Texas Floods * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during the catastrophic floods in Texas. "Today, I introduced legislation in the  more PR

Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Congressional Delegation in Leveraging San Antonio's Strengths Ahead of Proposed Army North, South Consolidation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Congressional Delegation in Leveraging San Antonio's Strengths Ahead of Proposed Army North, South Consolidation * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced he is leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to leverage San Antonio's well-established military infrastructure and geographical strengths in ongoing considerations by the Pentagon to consol more PR

Rep. Wesley Hunt Commends DOI for Implementation of His OBBB Policy Priority (10)
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wesley Hunt Commends DOI for Implementation of his OBBB Policy Priority Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt released a statement commending the Department of the Interior for implementing his top policy priority in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which President Trump signed into law on Friday, July 4th. "Since the day I entered Congress, unleashing American energy and championing our vital oil and gas sec more PR

Representatives Escobar, Moulton Introduce Bill to Prosecute Mass Shootings as Acts of Terrorism (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Escobar, Moulton Introduce Bill to Prosecute Mass Shootings as Acts of Terrorism * On June 30, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) introduced the End Domestic Terrorism Act, which would allow U.S. law enforcement to prosecute certain mass shootings as acts of terrorism. It would also enable law enforcement, in the wake of an attack, to uncover more PR

Reps. Castro, Ciscomani and Senators Gillibrand, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Ciscomani and Senators Gillibrand, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Workforce * July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) reintroduced the Head Start for Our Future Act, bipartisan legislation that would make child development and early education jobs eligible as commun more PR

Reps. Tony Gonzales, Cammack Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tony Gonzales, Cammack Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals * Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) led a group of Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging coordination between HHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protectio more PR

Rethink35 Opposes Texas Environmental Responsibility Renewal With Federal Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rethink35, an Austin-based organization advocating for safe and environmentally responsible transportation in Central Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration critical of renewing the state of Texas's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding environmental responsibilities in transportation projects. In their correspondence, Rethink35 underscores the inherent conflicts posed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) han more ST

RGV Sector agents seize 800 pounds of narcotics in four days valued at over $564,000 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * RGV Sector agents seize 800 pounds of narcotics in four days valued at over $564,000 * EDINBURG, Texas -- U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized more than 800 pounds of marijuana and made 15 arrests during enforcement actions over the past four days. The seizures, conducted between July 5-8, 2025, demonstrate the continued  more PR

Robert Strauss Center on International Security & Law Director Klein Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Adam I. Klein, director of the Robert Strauss Center on International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin, from a June 11, 2025, hearing entitled "23 and You: The Privacy and National Security Implications of the 23andMe Bankruptcy": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I last appeared here in 2022 to di more PR

Science Committee Leaders Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Science Committee Leaders Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages The demand for testimony comes as search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas after horrifying flooding devastated the area. * Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Environment Su more PR

Scripps raises $75,000 for Central Texas flood relief, urgent need for donations continues (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps raises $75,000 for Central Texas flood relief, urgent need for donations continues * CINCINNATI - The Scripps News Group and the Scripps Howard Fund have raised more than $75,000 to provide relief for those impacted by the devastating floods in Central Texas. However, with many families in need of support, additional donations are needed to provide sust more PR

Secretary Rollins Continues to Expedite Federal Disaster Assistance for Central Texas Flood Victims (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Continues to Expedite Federal Disaster Assistance for Central Texas Flood Victims * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) - In response to the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continues to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) activation of comprehensive disaster response and recovery resources. USDA personnel more PR

Statement from First Liberty Institute on American Bar Association's Rating of Judicial Nominee Jordan Pratt (10)
PLANO, Texas, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from First Liberty Institute on American Bar Association's Rating of Judicial Nominee Jordan Pratt * Washington, DC-- The following statement may be attributed to Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel for First Liberty Institute: The Honorable Jordan Pratt is a judge on the Flori more PR

Targeting law enforcement pays the Democrats' bills (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Targeting law enforcement pays the Democrats' bills * Just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol agents at a facility in McAllen, Texas, national Democrats are now FUNDRAISING to stalk ICE agents and "follow ICE raids in real time, film them, and show the world what's happening." Let's be clear: Vilifying our nation's heroes leads to horrifying consequences, like we just  more PR

TCEQ Orders $20 Billion Corporation to Pay $21,900 Repeat Offender Fine (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * TCEQ Orders $20 Billion Corporation to Pay $21,900 Repeat Offender Fine * AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) today ordered Lyondell Chemical to pay a $21,900 repeat offender fine for air permit violations at the multinational conglomerate's facility in the Harris County community of Channelview. The TCEQ has proposed allocating half of the fine toward a sup more PR

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Engineering a Cleaner, Greener Race Car (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering a Cleaner, Greener Race Car Texas A&M University students have designed an eco-friendly car for amateur and pro-am racing leagues. By Jennifer Nichols In the high-octane world of motorsports, a focus on sustainability is pushing Formula 1 and other professional leagues to invest in hybrid technologies to reduce emissions -- a level of innovation that is out of reac more PR

Texas Group Urges Federal Agency to Reassess TxDOT Environmental Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Golden Triangle Sierra Club Group (GTGSC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, calling for a reconsideration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding its compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). The organization argues that TxDOT's Beaumont District is operating outside its authority, jeopardizing critical environmental protections. Ellen B more ST

Texas Streets Coalition Criticizes NEPA Assignment Renewal, Calls for Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Texas Streets Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expressing significant concerns over the state's renewal package for the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program. The organization, representing over thirty groups across Texas, argues that the proposed changes threaten environmental accountability and public transparency in state transportation projects. In the letter, the Coalition highlights that the d more ST

TSCRA Commends USDA's Continued Border Closure to Combat Spread of New World Screwworm (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 11 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following statement on July 10, 2025: * * * TSCRA commends USDA's continued border closure to combat spread of New World screwworm FORT WORTH, Texas (July 9, 2025)-- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a pause on the phased reopening of ports along the U.S.-Mexico  more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Honors Those Affected by Deadly Texas Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Honors Those Affected by Deadly Texas Floods * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor to acknowledge the deadly flooding in Texas, honoring Alabama natives, eight-year-old Sarah Marsh and the Santana family. Senator Britt also expressed her gratitude for the first responders and community members who have so bravely contributed to searc more PR

University of Alabama Birmingham Campus to Return Ancestral Remains to 5 Native American Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama, Birmingham Campus, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing a cultural affiliation with five Indian tribes and native Hawaiian organizations. This includes the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. This action is in accordance with the N more PR

University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 11 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol Pivotal Find Caps Four Decades of Discovery for the Team of Arlen and Diane Chase By Laurie Fickman Archaeologists from the University of Houston working at Caracol in Belize, Central America have uncovered the tomb of Te K'ab Chaak, the first ruler of this ancient Maya city and the founder of its royal dynasty. Now in ruins, this  more PR

University of Texas-Arlington: Documenting Water Resources and Aquifers in Barbados (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 11 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Documenting water resources and aquifers in Barbados UTA's Emmy-nominated Rodriguez continues series documenting global weather impacts * The University of Texas at Arlington and the Catholic University of Colombia are collaborating on an international audiovisual production involving faculty and students from both institutions. The production and cultural exchange program are fund more PR

University of Texas-Arlington: Heart Attacks Don't Follow a Hollywood Script (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 11 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Heart attacks don't follow a Hollywood script UTA expert dispels myths shaped by TV and movies to improve how people recognize real heart attack symptoms By Drew Davison Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack--someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But those portrayals are misleading and shouldn't be expected, says Ann Eckhardt, a nursing pr more PR

UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Most Patients With Advanced Melanoma Who Received Pre-surgical Immunotherapy Remain Alive and Disease Free Four Years Later (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Most patients with advanced melanoma who received pre-surgical immunotherapy remain alive and disease free four years later * Patients with stage III melanoma were treated with nivolumab (anti-PD1) and relatlimab (anti-LAG-3) before surgery * 87% of patients remained alive and 80% were disease free four years after treatment * Nearly all patients whose tumors respon more PR

Vanishing shores: Coastal geologist issues urgent call to save the Gulf Coast (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Vanishing shores: Coastal geologist issues urgent call to save the Gulf Coast * John B. Anderson, the W. Maurice Ewing Professor Emeritus of Oceanography at Rice. For John B. Anderson, the Gulf Coast is personal. The W. Maurice Ewing Professor Emeritus of Oceanography at Rice University spent his early years on Alabama's Fort Morgan Peninsula, where his father was a party boat fisherman. That lifelong conne more PR

Volkswagen Group of America and Its Dealers Support More Than 164,000 American Jobs and Contribute Nearly $44 Billion to the U.S. Economy, Study Finds (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, July 11 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds * Manufacturing and research and development jobs increased strongly since the last study in 2019 with a 30% increase in manufacturing and a 16% increase in R&D * About half of the direct, indirect, an more PR

Wearables, AI and the future of personalized care: Rice experts available to speak on digital health topics (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Wearables, AI and the future of personalized care: Rice experts available to speak on digital health topics * Digital health is becoming essential infrastructure for modern care. As health care systems confront clinician shortages, rising chronic illness and growing demand for personalized treatment, digital technologies are offering new solutions -- from earlier diagnosis and remote monitoring to data-driven more PR