WACO, Texas, July 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * $2.5 Million Gift to Baylor University Establishes Truett Seminary Chair, Supports Fund Lampsato Endowed Chair of Baptist World Missional Engagement supports Truett Seminary and its new BWA global program * Baylor University announced today a $2.5 million gift from alumni Susan and Lee Bush of Athens, Texas, establishing, in part, the Lampsato Endowed Chair of Baptist World Missional Engagement and the Lampsato Endow more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Loeffler Joins President Trump to Offer Federal Support in Wake of Texas Disaster * KERR COUNTY, TEXAS -- Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined President Donald J. Trump in Kerr County, Texas to offer federal disaster relief after storms devastated the region. Alongside Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noe more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance * ARLINGTON, Virginia - 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 perso more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Week in Photos * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.  To view all Week in Photos collections, click here (https://www.jbsa.mil/News/Week-in-Photos/ more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: Department level exercise, aeromedical readiness, recruiting exceeds goals * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE. Maryland - In this week's look Around the Air Force, a Department Level Exercise kicks off in multiple locations across the United States and Indo-Pacific, a TAES exercise tests patient movement capabilities in contested environments, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news: * * * AU seeks to intervene in Johnson Amendment lawsuit TYLER, TEXAS - Americans United for Separation of Church and State late Thursday took steps to intervene in the case National Religious Broadcasters v. Long. The federal lawsuit was brought by religious organizations challenging the Johnson Amendment, a 70-year-old federal law that prevents 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from endorsi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize 12 weapons and 28 magazines at El Paso port * EL PASO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mobile Enforcement Team members performing southbound inspections at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing seized 12 firearms and 28 magazines July 3. Items seized in the encounter also included rifle optics, buttstocks, and a hand more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Cheek Texas Community Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting a 90-day extension on the comment period for draft permits concerning three Class VI injection wells near Fannett, Texas. The current deadline is set for August 4, 2025, a timeline the organization argues is insufficient for meaningful community input. In the letter, Gulf Regional Office managing attorney Jennifer Powis highlights the co more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions to Join President Trump in Kerr County * WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations under the House Committee on Oversight and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Congressman Veasey and Texas Democrats Introduce, "Anti-Rigging Act" Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Anti-Rigging Act of 2025, joined by nine of his fellow Texas Democrats.The bill seeks to end the anti-democratic practice of mid-decade redistricting unless mandated by a court order--ensuring fairer, more transparent elections for all Americans: "This move by Gov more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) and 149 other House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding mea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 100 Democrats Calling on Court of Appeals to Defend Taxpayer Privacy * This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was part of a group of 93 Congressional Democrats who filed an amicus brief Monday night in the case of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos vs. Bessent, calling on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to block an unprecedented agreement between the Depa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Honors Texas Flood Victims, Will Join POTUS in Texas Tomorrow * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored those who lost their lives in the catastrophic flooding in Texas and highlighted that he will be in Texas with President Trump and the First Lady tomorrow. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. *** Original text here: https://www. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Kelly Introduce Bill to Enhance U.S.-Mexico Counternarcotics Efforts * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Counternarcotics Enhancement Act, which would direct the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit to Congress an action plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico: "One in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Derek Tran and Dave Min Are Putting A Target On ICE Agents * Radical Democrats Derek Tran and Dave Min are now openly pushing policies that explicitly target ICE officers, claiming that "masks and lack of uniforms have led to chaos in Los Angeles." Just yesterday, days after an active shooter fired on Border Patrol agents at a facility in McAllen, Texas, a left-wing rioter opened fire on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * District court dismisses McDonald v. FEC (25-153) * On July 9, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division (the court) granted the Commission's motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Background On February 18, 2025, Tony McDonald (plaintiff) filed suit claiming that the disclosure of contributor names and addresses of conduit contri more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 12 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Engineered for Astronauts: Oakley, Axiom Space Launch Next-Gen Visor System Built for the Moon, Tested on Earth, Primed for Artemis III Mission * FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 11, 2025 - As part of Oakley's 50th Anniversary Celebration being held at its "Interplanetary Headquarters," Oakley and Axiom Space officiall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Christian L. Castle, an attorney based in Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), urging a thorough inquiry into anticompetitive practices plaguing the live ticketing industry. The letter responds to President Trump's initiative aimed at addressing the challenges posed by automated resellers and unfair business practices. Castle emphasizes the adverse effects of bot-driven ticket  more ST

DALLAS, Texas, July 12 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Freeze the Day -- It's Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven, Inc.! Everyone is invited to sip and celebrate with free Slurpee drinks, colorful Tongue-toos and delicious deals * IRVING, Texas (July 11, 2025) -- The wait is over! Today, 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, turns 98. Like any great party host, we're celebrating with gifts! Customers nationwide can stop by participati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- A public comment letter submitted to U.S. authorities urges the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against the pervasive anticompetitive practices in the live ticketing marketplace. Gwendolyn Seale, Esq., an entertainment lawyer based in Austin, Texas, expressed grave concerns regarding unfair practices that artists, venues, and consumers face in obtaining tickets to live events. In her letter, Seale highlights  more ST

DENTON, Texas, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking research at UNT could advance heart disease research DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Inside the University of North Texas's Discovery Park research campus, researchers are making groundbreaking discoveries that can lead to safer and more accurate heart treatment testing and open the door to more collaboration between engineers and biomedical researchers. Adam Yang, assistant profes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Dave Min Peddles False Narratives and Vilifies Law Enforcement * In case you missed it, just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol agents at a facility in McAllen, Texas,radical out of touch Democrat Dave Min and national Democrats are explicitly targeting ICE officers and arguing that "masks and lack of uniforms have led to chaos in Los Angeles." And just last nigh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Focused on Helping Those Impacted by Catastrophic Flooding in Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Insurers are focused on helping their policyholders begin the recovery process following the catastrophic flooding in Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico, says the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCI more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Doggett, & Sorensen Lead Call for Urgent Federal Action After Deadly Texas Flood * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, joined by Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) Dean of the Texas Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) the only meteorologist serving in Congress, today led a force more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Adam Nemmers on books, ideas, and what really matters By April Thompson For Dr. Adam Nemmers, the value of higher education extends far beyond preparing students for high-paying jobs. The assistant professor of literature at Lamar University sees his role as helping students "think deeply about who they are, what they believe, and how they understand the world." Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Nemme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Legal Victory Gives Eastern Black Rails Another Shot at Habitat Protections * WASHINGTON-- In a major victory for one of America's most imperiled marsh birds, a federal court today sided with the Center for Biological Diversity and Healthy Gulf by striking down the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's refusal to designate critical habitat for the eastern black rail in Louisiana more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Local chefs visit executive mission aviator course for a 'taste' of Air Force dining * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Restaurant chefs from a local award-winning hotel visited the 344th Training Squadron recently to see culinary students put their skills to the test as part of the Executive Mission Aviator course.  Executive chef Geronimo Lopez,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard aircrew available for media interviews in Kerrville, TX * HOUSTON -- The Coast Guard is scheduled to participate in a ceremony to honor the rescue helicopter air crew for their efforts during their flash flood response near Kerrville, Texas. Following the ceremony, the air crew will be available for media interviews to speak about their experience more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Moving overseas? TRICARE has you covered * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you live outside the U.S., you can get high quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas.  "Getting care while living overseas d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Announces Tom Green and San Saba Counties Added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Support from FEMA * SAN ANGELO, TX -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance support from FEMA. The list now includes Burnet, San Saba, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem's Incompetence Slowing FEMA's Response to Texas Floods Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's incompetence slowed FEMA's Response to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Amo and Stanton Slam Trump's Staffing Cuts to FEMA and NWS After Tragic Texas Flooding * Providence, RI - Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee Subcommittee on Environment and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Ranking Member of the Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the House more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Foster, Johnson Introduce the Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act * July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), the co-chair of the Research and Development Caucus and only Ph.D. physicist in Congress, and Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), a senior me more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett Lead Oversight Push to Get Answers on Texas Floods, Disaster Preparedness Today, Rep. Greg Casar and Rep. Jasmine Crockett of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, backed by Ranking Member Robert Garcia, sent three letters demanding answers from the Federal Eme more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 12 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA Gardens to receive grant for trail remodel NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University will receive a 2025 Recreational Trail Program grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department following an environmental review and grant agreement. Dr. David Creech, SFA Gardens director, and Dr. David Kulhavy, professor in the College of Forestry and Agriculture, serve as principal inve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Southeast Texas Clean Air & Water, Inc., a non-profit environmental organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), expressing strong opposition to the reissuance and modification of Nationwide Permits (NWP). The organization emphasizes that these changes would risk significant ecological damage due to their tendency to streamline permitting processes for projects with potentially adverse environmental impacts. In the lett more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Praises Arrington's Leadership Throughout Reconciliation Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) issued the following statement praising House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) for his leadership as the author of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "Chairman Arrington played a central role in getting the One Big Beautiful Bill across  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Recognizing a Remarkable Woman and Remarkable Research Professor establishes a doctoral research award fueled by her passion for science and love for her mother. By Tori Hillis After four years as head of aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University, Dr. Ivett Leyva, P.E., is stepping into a new role as associate dean of research at Texas A&M-Fort Worth. Her journey to becomi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 12 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Psychologist Offers Guidance For Families Coping with Trauma Dr. Anka Vujanovic shares strategies for helping children and communities recover emotionally following a disaster. By Lesley Henton As Central Texas begins to recover from the devastating floods that swept through the region, families are facing more than just physical damage. The emotional toll -- especially on children -- can be profound an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Western Energy Alliance (WEA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), addressing the Endangered Species Act Section 10(a) Program. The letter emphasizes the need for more effective engagement with private landowners to promote voluntary conservation efforts while respecting property rights. In the letter, WEA highlights the importance of creating viable conservation plans that consider the complexities of land and mineral owner more ST