COMMERCE, Texas, July 15 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * $30,000 Grant Boosts Online Teacher Certification Program at ETAMU By Kristen Segar East Texas A&M's innovative answer to the Texas teacher shortage garners support from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. A $30,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation is giving a major boost to East Texas A&M University's Pride Pathway program--an innovative online more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 'Arts in the Force' program targets Airman resilience and community engagement * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Services Center is helping Airmen, Guardians and their families to build resiliency and morale by tapping into their creative sides through the Arts in the Force program.  Funded by the Department of Defense, the program ai more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: * * * ABC Introduces New Botanical Conservation, Sustainability, and Regeneration Webpage and Newsletter Nonprofit organization expands its nearly 40-year commitment to education on botanical sustainability * The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has launched two major educational resources for the global herb and medicinal plant community: a new webpage on Botanical Conservation, Sustainab more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines introduces first-of-its-kind Provisions by Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport * FORT WORTH, Texas -- Opening late summer 2025, American Airlines is enhancing the travel experience for Admirals Club (r) customers passing through Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with the debut of a new, innovative lounge solution: the Provisions b more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * American Jewish Committee Provides Grant to Assist in Relief Efforts Following Kerr County Floods * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has provided a grant to support relief efforts following the floods in the Texas Hill Country, which has left at least 132 people dead and more than 100 missing. The donation, made possible th more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Antenna TV To Celebrate 60th Anniversary of I Dream of Jeannie * "Still Dreaming of Jeannie 60 th Anniversary Marathon" hosted by series star Barbara Eden features 60 back-to-back episodes starting August 16 at 10 am Eastern July 15, 2025 - In what seems like the blink of an eye, 60 years have passed since fantasy sitcom I Dream of Jeannie premiere more PR

CUPERTINO, California, July 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple expands U.S. supply chain with $500 million commitment to American rare earth magnets * Today Apple announced a new commitment of $500 million with MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the United States. With this multiyear deal, Apple is committed to buying American-made rare ea more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Commends the Missouri Legislature and Gov. Mike Kehoe for Taking Action to Improve Violent Crime Clearance Rates Houston, TX. (July 15, 2025)--Arnold Ventures applauds the Missouri legislature and Gov. Mike Kehoe for taking important steps to increase the number of violent crimes solved in the state. These steps include bipartisan passage of a new violent more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Baseball ties program record with five selections in 2025 MLB Draft * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A program-record-tying five Penn State baseball players were selected on Day Two of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 14. Junior outfielder Paxton Kling was taken by the Texas Rangers in the seventh round, 205th overall. Junior shortstop Ryan Weingartner was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the eig more PR

WACO, Texas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * They Aren't Just Tattoos - They're Testimonies: Study Shows How Tattoos Are Becoming Sacred Symbols for a New Generation New research reveals how religious tattoos reflect a cultural - and generational - shift in how faith is expressed through permanent body art By Kelly Craine For many young Americans, tattoos have become more than just body art - they are sacred expressions of deeply held beliefs. Anew stu more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 16 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Has 56 Selected in 2025 MLB Draft All 14 Big 12 programs saw at least one player drafted in the 2025 MLB Draft, as a total of 36 players were selected by Major League Baseball organizations. It was the most picks for the Big 12 since the 2011 season and the most since the draft moved to its current 20-round length in 2021. The Draft was highlighted by seven picks on Sunday  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A research intensive experience helped this Harpur student navigate her future in science Sofia Corsico-Sanchez combines her interests in biology, environmental science and geology By Jennifer Micale Sometimes, an experience can shift your entire vision -- how you see yourself, what you imagine for your future, where you belong. After rising senior Sofia Corsico-Sanchez applied to OCEAN CORE Academy in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR in the News, July 15, 2025 * CAIR: Texas legislature passes laws strengthening campus protest rules, allowing citizens to be labeled foreign actors - Prism The language in the bill is "dangerously vague and subjective," said Sameeha Rizvi, civic engagement organizer for the Austin branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). "There is no c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Colleagues Join Letter Urging USTR Greer to Help Make American Pharmaceuticals More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined 33 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter--led by U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) and Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19)--to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Gr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $990K in cocaine at World Trade Bridge * LAREDO, Texas \- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized alleged cocaine totaling more than $996,000 in street value. "The unwavering commitment and sharp instincts of our frontline CBP officers contributed to a remarkable more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Demands Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion in Key Funds for Public Schools * Over $50 million withheld from school districts in TX-34 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he joined 149 House Democrats to call on the Trump Administration to release nearly $7 billion in previously Congressionally appropriated federal funding more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Reintroduces Bill to Rename Highway in Honor of U.S. Congressman and POW Sam Johnson * Congressman Keith Self has reintroduced legislation to rename a portion of U.S. Highway 75 as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway." "Sam Johnson was a hero long before he ever served in Congress," Congressman Self said. "From surviving nearly seven years as a more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area - June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area advanced 0.4 percent for the two months ending in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Oper more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Touts Wins for Texans in One Big Beautiful Bill, Now Law * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted the wins for Texans included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, now law, such as preventing the largest tax hike in American history and bending the debt curve through work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, and slammed Democrats for voting against his  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Cornyn, Babin Bill to Make Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Permanent Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX-36) released the following statements after their Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the President's desk. This bill woul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Livelihoods of Texas Fishermen Passes the Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). The bipartisan bill directs the National Institu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Denounces Attack on Border Patrol Facility in McAllen * Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a House resolution denouncing the July 7th attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen. "My heart is with Border Patrol agents and police officers following the attack on the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility. This resolution stands as a reminder that violenc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Debtors Who Failed to Disclose Foreign Assets Lose Bankruptcy Discharge After U.S. Trustee Program Investigation * A Texas couple who failed to disclose assets in Dubai and Pakistan waived their bankruptcy discharge of more than $14.6 million in unsecured debt after an investigation by the Department of Justice's U.S. Trustee Program (USTP). On May 30, the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern Distri more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Expanded child care options, new facility coming to Joint Base San Antonio * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Military families at Joint Base San Antonio will soon benefit from expanded child care options, including a new 41,000-square-foot Child Development Center currently under construction at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.  According to recent Department of Defe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Industry Bancshares, Inc. * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Industry Bancshares, Inc., Industry, Texas Cease and Desist Order dated November 13, 2024 (PDF) Terminated July 10, 2025 Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here. For media inquiries, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Hacking and Extortion Scheme Involving Telecommunications Companies * A former Army soldier, who was most recently stationed in Texas, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to hack into telecommunications companies' databases, access sensitive records, and extort the telecommunications companies by threatening to release the stolen data unless ransoms were paid.  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth thanks German counterpart for stepping up to defense challenges * WASHINGTON - Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on July 1 more PR

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, July 16 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: * * * Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Unveil The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East * The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, unveiled in a ribbon cutting The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East, located at 2230 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79938. The ribbon cutting celebrate more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * ICYMI | HUD Secretary Scott Turner Joins President Trump in Texas for Disaster Recovery * On Friday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner joined President Trump in a visit to Kerr County, Texas and surrounding areas to survey the damage and provide support to hurting families and first responders on the ground. Prior to the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Secures Historic School Choice Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, National Review spotlighted Senator Cruz's leadership in securing two landmark school choice provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill, which together make the bill the most significant federal school choice legislation ever signed into law. One measure expands previous language drafted and w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Industry win: CFPB medical debt rule overturned * The CFPB's medical debt rule is now overturned as a Texas judge vacated the rule following a successful legal challenge from the Cornerstone League and Consumer Data Industry Association. America's Credit Unions also opposed the rule, which would have prohibited creditors from using medical debt information in credit eligibility dete more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 16 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Island Increase: Southwest to Serve St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Beginning in Early 2026 Airline begins adding new destinations to its network for the first time since 2021 * DALLAS--July 14, 2025--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, adding the U.S. Virgin Islands to the carrier's t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Joint Venture Selected by BP for Two Energy Security Projects in Azerbaijan * HOUSTON, July 15, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its joint venture with SOCAR, SOCAR-KBR LLC, has been awarded two contracts by BP for Azerbaijan - one to support the Sangachal Terminal Electrification (STEL) project, Azerbaijan's largest oil and gas recepti more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, July 16 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * L3Harris Secures Contract for Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 Fleet Upgrade * WACO, Texas, July 14, 2025 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) to upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft. These enhancements will strengthen the RMAF's ability to maintain the fl more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * More than 20 Friend-of-the-Court Briefs Urge Supreme Court to Overturn Santa Fe v. Doe * Washington, DC --In a show of overwhelming support at the Supreme Court of the United States, First Liberty Institute's petition in Cambridge Christian School v. FHSAA, filed alongside attorneys from Bois  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 15 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Monitoring and Assisting Credit Unions Affected by Flooding in Texas * ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 07, 2025) - As the state of Texas recovers from damage caused by severe storms, straight line winds and flooding, the National Credit Union Administration is monitoring the situation closely and has resources available to help credit unions affected. NCUA examiners have been workin more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 16 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa Announces the Return of the National Gingerbread House Competition * ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 15, 2025) -- Holiday magic is coming back to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa's highly anticipated 2025 National Gingerbread House Competition, the largest and grandest gingerbread house display in the nation, will take place on November 17. This year's competition more PR

FRISCO, Texas, July 15 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: [Category: Sports] * * * PGA of America VendorMatch Opens for 2026 Senior PGA Championship * Registration open until August 12, 2025, for local suppliers FRISCO, Texas (July 15, 2025) - The PGA of America has opened PGA VendorMatch registration for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, to be held at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. Local businesses are invited to explore more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, July 16 -- Rand issued the following news release: * * * Libraries Can Be Hubs for Mental Health Supports; Approach Could Aid Care in Rural Communities Libraries can be used to provide mental health information and supports, potentially improving care in traditionally underserved communities, according to a new RAND report. Studying Libraries for Health (L4H), a pilot program that placed mental supports--including peer specialists--into 10 rural libraries in central more PR

WACO, Texas, July 15 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Record-breaking 197 student-athletes nominated to the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team(r) * Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association today announced a record-breaking 197 nominees for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team(r), the highest in the award's 34-year history. College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels of the sport are recogni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Press Trump Admin. on Reversal of Medical Debt Rule * WASHINGTON, DC - Nearly 15 million Americans were poised to see their credit scores rise by an average of 20 points under a Biden Administration rule that would have removed medical bills from consumer credit reports. But the Trump Administration reversed course and joined credit reporting agencies in opposing the rule. On Fri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green's Remarks on CFPB Cuts That Leave Military Families Vulnerable to Exploitation * (Washington, DC) -- On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead." You can access and listen to Congressma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today because there are children in Texas going hungry, and Governor Greg Abbott just made it worse. This week, he vetoed $60 million in State spending for a summer food program that would have helped feed children while school was out. With t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 24, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise today in the name of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. I rise today because our country is nearing a moment of decision. I rise because we are at the intersection of democracy and autocracy. I rise to anno more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 24, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my intention to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 537, impeaching, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high cri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 25, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a very special message--an admonition, a prewarning--for the most powerful man in the universe, I am told, the President of the United States of America. Mr. Speaker, there is talk of having to go back into I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on June 24, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, and still I rise, and I rise today because I believe my country to be at the crossroads of democracy and autocracy. The moment of decision is near. We will have to decide whether we will have a country that abides by a Constitution that is meaningful or igno more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Proposes Bill to Help Evaluate Safety of Autonomous Vehicles * Washington, D.C. - In response to federal regulators weakening oversight as more driverless cars hit the roads, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced a bill to require more robust safety data from autonomous vehicle (AV) manufacturers. AVs are already operating in numerous states including California, Arizona, Florida, Ge more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Escobar, Salazar Reintroduce the Dignity Act * Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), along with 18 of their colleagues, announced the reintroduction of their historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill; now, the Dignity Act of 2025. After more than two years of negotiation, there is an updated compromise that addresses legal status and protecti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on July 23, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Ms. Seval Oz, of California, to be the Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology * Mr. Michael Rutherford, of Florida, to be the Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Multimodal Freight * Mr. Gregory Zerzan, of Texas, to be General Counsel of the D more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force selects 823 Guardians for promotion in the master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant cycles; lists post July 17 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -  Department of the Air Force officials have selected 90 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 274 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 459 Space Force specia more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Launches Clinical Trial To Measure Health Benefits Of 'Agrihood' Living Researchers will track how living in an agrihood -- a neighborhood centered around a working farm -- changes residents' diet, physical activity and social connectedness. By Caitlin Clark Could moving into a neighborhood built around a working farm be the prescription for better health? A new Texas A&M University study is p more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * An Alternative Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices The first of its kind, a new adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin. By Michelle Revels Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users' health and safety. However, desp more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Emerald ash borer reaches southernmost U.S. point Texas A&M Forest Service reports five new Texas counties with confirmed sightings By Jonathan Stuckey The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer, EAB, has been confirmed in Jack, Navarro, Somervell, Bell and Rockwall counties. Bell County's confirmation makes it the southernmo more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The Keys To Healthy Aging Start At Any Age America is rapidly aging as the second largest generation, Baby Boomers, will be at least 65 by 2029. Texas A&M University researchers are developing new ways to help older people tackle challenges that come with aging. By Emma Lawson More than 10,000 adults each day are celebrating their birthdays with 65 candles on the cake. Although that may be a cause for a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Wet year prompts weed challenges in crops By Kay Ledbetter Uncharacteristically wet weather this year has left many producers across the state with a growing weed problem, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Scott Nolte, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension state weed specialist and associate professor in the Texas A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), representing over 400 companies in the state's fresh produce supply chain, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing deep concerns over federal regulations impacting the agricultural sector. In the letter, TIPA outlines critical regulatory actions it believes should be revised or rescinded, emphasizing the detrimental effects of current policies on domestic agriculture and  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlining serious concerns regarding the impact of current insurance regulations on patient access to healthcare. As a leading organization representing over 59,000 Texas physicians and medical students, TMA urges the federal agency to take action against what it describes as unlawful and anticompetitive regulations imposed by the Departments of Health and more ST

PLANO, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Charts Course for the 2025 Rebelle Rally * * Co-founder of XOVERLAND and CEO of The Overland Collective, Rachelle Croft to enter rally in Toyota vehicle with co-driver Taylor Pawley * Toyota continues to send 12 team members to compete in rally * Presenting sponsor of the event's Live Webcast for fourth consecutive year THREE FORKS, Mont. (July 15, 2025) - This past  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Judge Blocks CFPB Medical Debt Rule * The rule would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, a Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge of the Eastern District Court in Texas vacated a Consumer Financial Protection Burea more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Physics Professor Reimagines Seismic Exploration Innov8 Hub winner adds new depth to finding oil, gas deposits By Jonathan Adams Upstream energy companies could soon see a big upgrade in the technology used to identify oil and gas deposits thanks to University of Houston Professor Mark Meier. The physics professor at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics recently won first place in UH Technol more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Why flood prediction in the US falls short and how researchers are working to fix it By Yvaine Ye Dangerous floods struck communities across the United States this July. Heavy rains in New York region killed at least two people after swamping roads and rails this week. In New Mexico, a flash flood hit a mountain town, killing three people. Torrential rain from a tropical storm destroyed more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * The University of Texas Medical Branch Launches Blue Zones IgniteTM to Improve Well-Being in Galveston Blue Zones to conduct a citywide assessment and propose a plan to help all residents live healthier * The University of Texas Medical Branch and Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and community well-being transformation, have announced an initiative to launch Blue Z more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * 3D-printed heart patch could transform cardiac care UTA professor leads effort to regenerate damaged heart muscle using advanced bioengineering * With support from the National Institutes of Health, a University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor is developing a 3D-printed heart patch that could one day regenerate damaged cardiac muscle--potentially saving lives and imp more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Stay Hydrated: New Sensor Knows When You Need a Drink AUSTIN, Texas -- With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it's tough to track. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are working to change that with the invention of a new noninvasive, wearable sensor designed to measure a user's  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA fights digital abuse in domestic violence cases Researchers partner with SafeHaven to provide GPS scanners that help detect hidden trackers used by abusers * An interdisciplinary research team at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to combat technology-facilitated abuse, a form of digital harassment that is common among survivors of domestic violence. The Mavericks more PR