SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * "Emergency Intercom" Joins iHeartPodcasts Hosts Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips enter their next comedic era with a new look, expanded guest lineup and more * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia announced today that the hit show "Emergency Intercom," hosted by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips, will join iHeartPodcasts. Known for their wild tangents, absurd humor and undeniable chemistry, Enya and Drew have  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? * DALLAS, July 17, 2025 -- In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart Association is sharing important information on the condition and its association with cardiovascular risk factors, disease and increased risk of death. Acc more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 18 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service Delivers Essential Support During Deployment By Karrington Bradley The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is dedicated to bringing critical Quality-of-Life support and the best tastes of home to deployed service members. For 130 years, the Exchange has served Warfighters worldwide with tax-free goods, food and services no matter the location, risk or c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Make States Pay for Federal Military Deployment Caused by Immigration Enforcement Obstruction * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act, which would hold states refusing to enforce federal immigration law financia more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Restrict Access to Life Saving Drugs, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Democratic Colleagues Lead Bill To Protect Access to FDA-Approved Medications * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-02) introduced the Right to FDA-Approved Medici more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Confirmed: Portable Lung Preservation System for Extended Criteria Donor Lungs is safe and effective Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine have confirmed that the use of the portable Organ Care System (OCS), or "breathing lung" technology, boosts long-term survival for transplant patients. This discovery offers new hope for people currently awaiting lung transplantation. This cutting-edge tech more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 18 -- The Amateur Athletic Union issued the following news: * * * Beyond The Court: Jose Mulero's Road Back to Volleyball By Daniel Gonzalez Since the age of 14, Jose Mulero has played volleyball at the professional level in Puerto Rico. As a libero, he played for the Puerto Rico national team for 7 years, as well as in the National Volleyball Association with the Ontario Matadors and Texas Tyrants. Mulero recalls his early roots playing volleyball professionally at a more PR

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 18 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * Canon Aids Relief Efforts for Texas Floods * MELVILLE, NY, July, 17, 2025 - On July 4, 2025, the U.S. state of Texas was struck by devastating floods. We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected, and our thoughts go out to those who are suffering. To aid in the relief efforts, the Canon Group has made a donation to the American Red Cross. "At Canon, we are committed to more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 18 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2200 * HOUSTON, July 17, 2025 - CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2200 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on September 11, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2025. About CenterPoint Energy, Inc more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Columbus Division of Police Adds Two Bell 505s to Aviation Section * Phoenix, Arizona (July 17, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during APSCON 2025 that the Columbus Department of Public Safety has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 505s. The aircraft duo will modernize the Department's aerial public safety capabilities, serving the Colum more PR

COCONUT CREEK, Florida, July 18 -- Food for the Poor, an international relief and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Compassion Across Borders and at Home, FFTP Donors Deliver Hope in Crisis COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Food For The Poor (FFTP) remains firmly focused on its mission to help the most vulnerable throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. But when disaster strikes closer to home, the organization also responds with compassion and care. Earlier this mont more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Comprehensive Airman Fitness promotes total well-being, resilient Airmen * JOINT BASE SANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework, outlined in AFI 90-506, is a proactive, holistic approach designed to build resilient, well-rounded Airmen ready to face the challenges of both military service and daily life. According t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers * July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL) introduced the Sunshine on Solar Lending Act, legislation that protects consumers from loopholes lenders use in solar financing arrangements, resulting in infla more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect South Texas Patients and Pharmacies from PBM Middlemen * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the introduction of H.R. 4317, the PBM Reform Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation which protects South Texas patients and pharmacies from the harmful and anticompetitive business practices of pharmacy benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Protect ROTC Cadets * Congressman Keith Self introduced legislation to ensure that students participating in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) are not left financially burdened if they are later found medically ineligible for continued participation. "Students commit to ROTC with the understanding that in exchange for their service, their academic ex more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Texas Democrats to Introduce Anti-Rigging Act * Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) and eight other Texas Democrats to introduce the Anti-Rigging Act of 2025. The bill seeks to end the anti-democratic practice of mid-decade redistricting unless mandated by a court order--ensuring fairer, more transparent elections  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Reintroduce Legislation To Ban Hazardous Chemicals from Beauty and Personal Care Products * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, which prohibits the use of certain hazardous chemicals from personal and professional care, beauty, and salon products s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Voting No on Cryptocurrency Bills: CLARITY and GENIUS Acts * MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement after voting no on the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act: "I voted NO on both the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act because more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of Trump Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), founding member of the Senate DOGE Caucus, released the following statement after the Senate passed President Trump's rescissions package, which will codify the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) cuts to rein in frivolous spending and root out fraud and abuse throughout the federal governme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn-Supported HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which will help keep this deadly drug off of Texas' streets by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I, into law: "This legislation is essential to stopping the flow of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz-Led Bipartisan Bill to Protect Livelihoods of Texas Fishermen Passes the Senate Legislation targeting cartels engaged in illegal fishing of red snapper and tuna heads to the House * Today, the United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283), which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee C more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Defense Travel System update aims to reduce unauthorized expenses * ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Beginning Aug. 5, 2025, travelers will see new expense categories when completing a voucher in the Defense Travel System (DTS). The "Create Your Own Expense" option will be removed and replaced with seven new categories ( denoted with ** ): Expense categories for au more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD Launching New Authentication System to Replace DS Logon * Over the next 18 months, the Defense Department will replace the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 DOD and Veterans Affairs websites, with a more modern and flexible system called myAuth. The new authentication system offers a range of features that will simplif more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following news release: * * * Fallon Opening Statement on Military Personnel Print of the FY26 NDAA U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the Military Personnel Print at the full committee markup of the FY26 NDAA. Rep. Fallon's opening statement as prepared for delivery: This more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force Created in Houston Task Force Will Combat Emerging Transnational Criminal Threats * HOUSTON--The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Field Office and FBI Houston announced the establishment of a regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) on July 17 to combat emerging threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas. T more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * FDA authorization of Juul menthol e-cigarettes raises concerns about youth tobacco use * WASHINGTON D.C., July 17, 2025 -- Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, released the following statement in response to news reports of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authorization of the sale of more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Urged to Stop Washington City From Unlawful Actions Against a Church that Serves the Homeless * Seattle, WA --First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Miller v. City of Burien, a lawsuit brought by a local church against the Washington city after officials the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- A significant development in the financial sector has emerged with Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, seeking to acquire Veritex Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Veritex Community Bank, both based in Dallas, Texas. The Federal Register document specifies that companies applying to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of existing banking entities must do so in accordance with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y (12  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission highlights public and federal regulator engagement with Texas Eastern Transmission LP, Houston, Texas, regarding its Appalachia to Market III Project. This interaction details the process for environmental review and public participation emphasizing the collaborative nature of energy infrastructure development. Texas Eastern Transmission submitted an application (Docket No. CP25-491-000) seeking permission to build and oper more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Forging US-India collaboration through materials science: RISING Center at Rice marks 1-year milestone * Rice University hosted a one-year review meeting for the International Research Innovation in Nanotechnology, or RISING, Center, a partnership accelerating U.S.-India collaboration in advanced materials and defense-related technologies. The event brought together leaders from the Air Force Research Labor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Hearing for Key Department of Transportation Nominees U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for nominees of the Department of Transportation at 10:00 AM EST on July 23, 2025. Nominees: * Ms. Seval Oz, of California, to be the Assis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * Homeland Republicans Lead Resolution Recognizing Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan for Saving 165 Lives in Texas Floods This week, House Committee on Homeland Security member Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) introduced a resolution honoring U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during the recent devastating floods in Texas. Cospons more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force created in Houston * HOUSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations Houston field office and FBI Houston announced the establishment of a regional Homeland Security Task Force July 17 to combat emerging threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas. The task  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Powering Demand: Nuclear Solutions for AI Infrastructure": * * * I want to thank our Energy Subcommittee Chairman and my good friend, Mr. Weber, for holding this timely hearing on powering data centers with advanced nuclear technologies. Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace. Every d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Justice for Whom? Examining the Justice40 Initiative's Oversight and Implementation": * * * Thank you, Chairman McCormick, for holding this important hearing. Today, we convene to discuss a matter of significant concern: the excessive regulatory burden, lack of transparency, and clear ineffectiveness o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Powering Demand: Nuclear Solutions for AI Infrastructure": * * * Good morning. Welcome to today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "Powering Demand: Nuclear Solutions for AI Infrastructure." With artificial intelligence's rapidly growing demand on our power grid, this hearing will examin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * HUD's Plan to Weaken Flood Protections on Hold--for Now * Washington, DC -- In the wake of horrific flooding in Texas hill country, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has put the brakes on planned easing of flood protections for public housing, affordable housing, and other HUD-assisted projects, including levees and other flood prote more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * iHeart Women's Sports, The First-Ever Audio Platform Dedicated Exclusively to Women's Sports, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary And Welcomes Women's College Basketball Sensation Azzi Fudd to the Network Celebrations kick off tomorrow in Indianapolis with two live podcast recordings from "Good Game with Sarah Spain" featuring guest Azzi Fudd and "Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Fos more PR

WACO, Texas, July 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommWinston DeLattiboudere III, Defensive Line - Arizona Cardinals * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Winston DeLattiboudere III, the Defensive Line Coach for the Arizona Cardinals. Coach DeLattiboudere shares his compelling coaching journey, including his transition from player to coac more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Opening Statement on Intelligence and Special Operations Print of the FY26 NDAA U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the Intelligence and Special Operations Print at the full committee markup of the F more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * JBSA Airmen bring help, hope to flood-stricken Hill Country communities * * Published July 16, 2025 * By Summer Shuler * 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs INGRAM, Texas (AFNS) -- In a display of service and compassion, members of the 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 59th Medical Wing and 502nd Air Base Wing assisted on July 11 with flood relief operations in  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Secures Two-Year Renewal of EPCM Contract with Basra Oil Company for the Majnoon Oil Field in Iraq * HOUSTON, July 17, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has secured the renewal of its engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract with Basra Oil Company (BOC) for the Majnoon Oil Field f more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 18 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University offers free professional development course for fall 2025 By John Rollins Lamar University has launched a new Professional Education Network (LU PEN) program for fall of 2025, offering non-degree seeking individuals an opportunity to enroll in a free course to enhance professional development and career skills. The LU PEN program will include one free course valued at over $1,000, which can be sel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Vasquez Lead Stop Coyotes Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee -- introduced the Stop COYOTES Act alongside Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.). The bipartisan bill is designed to address the continued threat of organized criminal activity in border communities by targeting drug cartels and human trafficke more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Joins the Election Protection Project Podcast for Season Two Launch The Election Protection Project Podcast kicked off the season two premiere with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. In the episode, Secretary Watson discusses: * Mississippi's "TextMyGov" * Post-election audits * Watson's upcoming term as president of the National Ass more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Promotes Dan Lanzano to President, National Advertising Sales * IRVING, TX (July 17, 2025)-- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Dan Lanzano to President of National Advertising Sales, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Mr. Lanzano will be responsible for leading all aspects of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57807) involving Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP, Sweeny, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP Region: 4 City: Sweeny State: TX License #: L 06771 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson Notification Date: 07/10/2025 Notification Time: 20:11 [ET] Event Date: 07/10/2025 Event Tim more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an event notification following the discovery of a lost radioactive source associated with Apache Deepwater LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Lost Source Discovered During License Review According to NRC Event Notification No. 57805, the incident came to light on July 8, 2025, during a license renewal inquiry by Apache Deepwater LLC. The company notified the NRC that during the decommissioning of its deepwater flow line in more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Applauds Congressional Letter Calling on NIH to End Funding for Animal Experimentation in Foreign Labs * Washington - PETA applauds a letter sent today to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, urging the agency to stop funding for experiments on animals conducted in foreign laboratories. The letter, signed by Rep. Troy Nehls  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * REALTORS(r) Relief Foundation Announces $500,000 Relief Grant for Victims of Texas Floods * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2025) - The REALTORS(r) Relief Foundation (RRF) provided $500,000 in disaster relief aid to Texas REALTORS(r). The funds will support eight local Texas REALTORS(r) Associations after floods recently devastated communities in south central Texas. Funds  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release: * * * Sessions Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Bid Protest Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on "Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem." The bid protest process is intended to ensure fair and competitive government contracting, but there more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Senators Jacky Rosen and Ruben Gallego Introduce Bicameral and Bipartisan Bill to Declare Extreme Heat a Major Disaster * MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman 202-355-8084 joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Transportation, Housing Bill to Fund Texas Projects, Support Housing for Veterans, Foster Youth * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced the robust Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) package through the House Appropriations Committee. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee THUD Subcommittee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Duyne introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline the Organ Donation Process * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Carol Miller (R-WV), and Jim Costa (D-CA) leaders for the Congressional Organ Transplant Caucus (Van Duyne and Costa) and the Congressional Kidney Caucus (DelBene and Miller) introduced H.R. 4470 The Removing Burdens From Organ D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025v: * * * Risch, Colleagues Urge European Snapback Sanctions on Iran U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), today sent a letter to Jean-Noel Barrot, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, German Federal more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scar tissue in athletes' hearts tied to higher risk of dangerous cardiac rhythms * Research Highlights : * Scar tissue in the heart may be linked to dangerous heart rhythms in otherwise healthy athletes, according to a U.K. study. * The study, VENTOUX, named after Mont Ventoux--one of the most gruelling climbs in the world-renowned Tour de France cycling race--inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, and Global Health Policy today introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025. This bill implements a new modernized strategy for designating Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group. Sen. Cruz said, "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the proposed reissuance of 56 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) and the introduction of an additional permit. This initiative, presented on June 18, 2025, has prompted Southwestern to express its concerns, given its integral role in managing hydroelectric power generated from multiple projects within the jurisdiction of the Corps. Operating und more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force releases master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant promotion cycle statistics * 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 specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 18 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Speedway Stores' New 'Fill Up' Campaign Reminds Customers that Refueling Isn't Just for Cars New multi-channel campaign spotlights Speedway as the ultimate roadside reset for on-the-go consumers * IRVING, Texas (July 17, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. is rolling out a new advertising campaign in support of Speedway stores. The Speedway 'Fill Up' campaign reminds customers that great pit stops don more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Political Demonization of Life-Saving Nonprofit Organizations Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on how Republicans are demonizing nonpr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife leaders offer New World screwworm experience Veterans of 2016 Florida outbreak reflect on lessons learned, share insight to protect Texas livestock and wildlife By Sarah Fuller As the threat of New World screwworm draws concern in Texas, two Texas A&M AgriLife experts are applying firsthand experience from a pr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research reveals nanoflowers' potential for supporting brain health Novel nanomaterials may protect against neurological diseases through antioxidant abilities By Ashley Vargo At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale -- with nanoflowers. A study published in The Jo more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The Future Of Construction On Earth Is Extraterrestrial Construction scientists and engineers are learning lessons in space that can be applied for better construction here on the home planet. By Lesley Henton NASA Artemis missions are working toward a near future where humans are an interplanetary species -- lunar bases are planned by 2030 and a round trip to Mars in 2039. These planet-hopping people  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, urging swift approval of ExxonMobil's proposed Rose Project permit. The organization emphasizes that the project aligns with economic development while adhering to high standards of safety and environmental responsibility. In its letter, TAM underscored the potential benefits the Rose Project could bring to Southeast Texas and the wide more ST

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * College of Health Professions faculty bring science to life at Fort Worth elementary school By Eric Griffey With colorful markers, yarn and plenty of glue, students at Alice E. Carlson Elementary School explored the wonders of the human body--one organ system at a time--thanks to a creative collaboration between UNT Health Fort Worth and the school's enrichment program. As part more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth welcomes inaugural hybrid physical therapy cohort By Eric Griffey UNT Health Fort Worth welcomed its inaugural cohort of students to a groundbreaking hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program last week, marking a pivotal moment for the university and for physical therapy education in Texas. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in the Interdisciplinary Resear more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA discovery could power next-gen devices Iron oxide breakthrough may reduce reliance on rare-earth metals in consumer, energy and medical tech * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have discovered a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This breakthrough could enhance th more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Libraries opens access to Texas history journal The Alliance for Texas History's inaugural journal is now available through UTA Libraries' MavMatrix * UTA Libraries has partnered with the Alliance for Texas History--a new historical association committed to expanding public access to historical research--to help launch the Alliance's inaugural publication, Journal of T more PR