FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * "Mustangs" take on tactical and technical proficiency during week-long readiness training * FORT HOOD, Texas - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistics Support Battalion, "Mustangs", 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to enhance warfighting capabilities and foundational readiness, June 9-15, 2025. Training was conducted through a series more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Security Forces hone combat readiness at Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 * NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada - Eighty-five Defenders from across the Air Force sharpened their combat edge during Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, held July 21-31. Red Flag-Nellis is a large force, full mission profile exercise that provides realistic and relevant combat training through adva more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * American TikToker Juju Green AKA "Straw Hat Goofy" Joins iHeartMedia As Key Entertainment Contributor Beloved Pop Culture Creator to Deliver Weekly Movie Reviews and News Across iHeartMedia Platforms; and Hit Podcast Get Rec'd with Straw Hat Goofy Joins iHeartPodcasts * Los Angeles, CA - iHeartMedia announced today the addition of Juju Green--known to millions as Straw Hat Goofy--to its grow more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE. Maryland - In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command wraps up Emerald Warrior 25 by demonstrating the ability to operate in any environment, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes with a series of  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Caine: When you mobilize the Guard, you mobilize the nation * MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the National Guard during his address at the 147th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference, Aug. 23, 2025. Speaking to Guard officers from across the country, Caine express more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Joins Other Muslim Groups in Release of Joint Statement on Rising Hate, Announce Virtual Panel 'United Against Hate: Protecting Texas Communities' * More than two dozen organizations -- representing nearly one million Muslims across the state -- have issued a joint statement to state leaders condemning the rise of anti-Muslim hate, bigoted rhetoric, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize $137K in unreported U.S. currency at the Gateway International Bridge * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Gateway International Bridge recently seized $137,000 in bulk, unreported U.S. currency. "Our CBP officers' vigilance led to this significant currency seizure, preventing funds from exitin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington: Trump and Republicans Deliver Historic Deficit Reduction According to a new analysis (https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61697) from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), President Trump's trade agenda will reduce total deficits by $4 trillion. Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "The latest CBO analys more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA's Meghan Meehan-Draper: Dem Govs Are the Last Line of Defense Against GOP Gerrymanders New op-ed highlights the power of Democratic governors to protect democracy * DGA Executive Director Megan Meehan-Draper penned a new op-ed in Democracy Docket highlighting how Democratic governors are on the frontlines of the redistricting fight and have a wide range of power to protect our democracy. From  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Texas State Rep. Gene Wu Thanks DNC Chair Ken Martin for His Support in the Fight Against Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Power Grab This morning, Texas State Representative and Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu (TX-137) helped kick off the first day of the DNC's Summer Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. During his remarks, Chair Wu extended his gratitude for the DNC's unwavering support for Texas Dem more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD civilians can volunteer for details to southern border * WASHINGTON - Defense Department civilians can now apply for details of up to six months with the Department of Homeland Security to help support President Donald J. Trump's priority of securing the southern border. DOD civilians were notified of the opportunity via email Aug. 20. Civilians who w more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD systems bolster border security operations * Along the rugged terrain of the southern border, the Defense Department deploys optic systems to enhance detection and monitoring capabilities in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The ground-based operational surveillance system -- expeditionary, the long-range advanced scout surveillance system, more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Family Rebuilds after Hurricane Ida with $15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust * Arnold Dunn, seen here with his wife, Judy, received a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance grant from FHLB Dallas through Gulf Coast Bank & Trust to replace his hurricane-damaged roof. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, August 25, 2025--When Hurr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public feedback on a request to let commercial trucks use a pulsating light system for roadside emergencies instead of traditional warning devices like reflective triangles or flares. The application, submitted by Emergency Safety Solutions, Houston, Texas, asks for a five-year waiver from current safety rules. ESS has developed a module that would pulse a truck's rear lig more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Football Coaching Staffs to Wear AFCA Patch on Opening Weekend Games for Ninth Straight Year * For a ninth straight year, football coaching staffs will wear American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) patches on their shirts to promote the association and bring awareness to its programs. Over 600 high school, junior college and four-year college football programs are partici more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Forging the Future: Texas A&M's Crucible Will Ignite Hands-On Innovation The Materials Science and Engineering Department announces a new active learning space opening in 2026. By Denise Brehm The Texas A&M University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) has nearly tripled its undergraduate enrollment in seven years and achieved ABET accreditation along the w more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Statement on DOJ not defending the HSI Program * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has released the following statement in response to the July 25, 2025, letter from the Solicitor General of the U.S. Department of Justice, stating the Department's decision not to defend the constitutionality of Hispan more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU statement on former CSU chancellor Joseph Castro's passing * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has issued the following statement on the passing of Joseph Castro, former Fresno State president and California State University chancellor. "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Joseph Castro, a more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth announces establishment of Mexican Border Defense Medal * WASHINGTON - Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal is established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for Defense Department support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an Aug. 13 memora more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has authorized the construction of physical barriers and roads along a segment of the international land border in Texas. This action, taken by the head of the agency, includes a determination to waive multiple laws and other legal requirements to facilitate construction. The waiver applies to several tracts within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and other areas. According to the agency, this decision  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans Face Political Risk for Making American Medicine Expensive Again * Politico : "Polls show voters are likely to react poorly to skyrocketing insurance premiums, especially when combined with cuts to Medicaid and the ACA that Republicans enacted this summer." As voters struggle with rising prices on everything from groceries to energy bills, they are bracing for a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Anti-Abortion Mega Donor Charles Munger Jr. Dumps Millions Into California Redistricting Opposition Efforts * Last week, the California legislature passed the Election Rigging Response Act (ERRA) to protect and preserve Californians' votes. In November, there will be a new congressional map ballot measure as part of Gov. Newsom's pl more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio, Texas Democrats Stand Together As Redistricting Fight Moves to Ohio * Columbus, Ohio- In case you missed it, last week Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde and Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder held a joint news conference to detail how Democrats are fighting back against extreme Republican gerrymandering in their states. While Texas may have been first, Ohio is next and Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has concluded a review of the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China, determining that its termination would likely cause the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The finding upholds the existing duty on the product. This determination comes after an expedited review process. On May 1, 2025, a review was initiated, and by May 16, a group  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Jon Bouche Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Conroe, TX - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Texas state house candidate, Jon Bouche (district 16) more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Liz Lotterhos Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Spring, TX - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Texas state house candidate, Liz Lotterhos, (distr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: California Races To Redraw Congressional Map To Counter Texas * WASHINGTON (August 25, 2025) - California Democrats are rushing to approve a plan to draw a new congressional map, aiming to counter Texas Republicans who passed a new map Saturday. The new map would add five House seats and level the playing field in next year's midterm elections. Experts at the George Washington University a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Kinder Institute study examines Houstonians' views on deportation, immigration policy * Kinder Institute research explores Houston-area residents' views on deportation and immigration policy. As national attention focuses on immigration enforcement, a new study from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research provides insight into how Houstonians view deportation and related policies. Conduc more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Ionie Pollard * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered! Today, we highlight Ionie Pollard, a Navy Medicine quota manager, who ensures every prospective Corpsman has a seat to attend Hospital Corpsman Basic Cours more PR

FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: [Category: Sports] * * * PGA of America, Omaha Productions and Pro Shop Studios Announce T-Mobile Breakfast at Bethpage; A first-of-its-kind Fan Experience show LIVE from the First Tee of the Ryder Cup each morning * Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost to host "College Gameday meets the ManningCast" show live on RyderCup.com, the Ryder Cup App and Peacock NEW YORK, NY (August 25, 2025 more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Pictures worth more than words: CPH's inaugural Writing Lab unites UNT Health and the Fort Worth community By Maya McMillian Earlier this summer, the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth hosted their inaugural Writing Lab. The three-day event housed within the College of Public Health was available to members of the CPH, UNT Health and Fort Worth community. Twenty more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Texas and Florida Ask to Join Mifepristone Lawsuit in Northern District of Texas, Seek to Effectively Ban Mifepristone Nationwide On Friday evening, the States of Texas and Florida asked to intervene in the federal case that seeks to restrict access to mifepristone. If permitted to intervene, Texas and Florida seek to direct the FDA to revoke the approval of mifepristo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas * WASHINGTON -- In response to an amended Presidential public assistance declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit organizations (PNP) in Uvalde County affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding occurrin more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU researchers show AI can create game characters with realistic personalities Study demonstrates GPT-4 can create believable non-player characters with consistent personality traits. * When Jake Klinkert was growing up, his father suggested that since he loved video games, he should make them. Klinkert took those words to heart and went on to earn a Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Dev more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following news release: * * * TAB, TXSE Formally File to Defend Texas' Law on Proxy Advisor Truthfulness and Accountability in Court AUSTIN, TEXAS - The Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) have jointly filed to intervene in support of the implementation of Senate Bill 2337, which ensures truthfulness and accountability for proxy advisory firms that influence shareholder votes in publicly more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Tanner Mizell Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Fairfield, TX - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Texas state house candidate, Tanner Mizell (dis more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * TASB Names 5 State Finalists for 2025 Superintendent of the Year Award The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is pleased to announce that five public school superintendents have been selected as state finalists for the prestigious Superintendent of the Year award, an annual program established in 1984 to recognize exemplary school leaders. This year's finalists  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Toward Improved Desalination Researchers from the Technion and the University of Texas reveal new insights into membranes used in seawater desalination and water purification. Their findings deepen our understanding of the membranes' complex structure and are expected to improve their design and performance 24.08.2025 A joint study by researchers from the Technion - Israel Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release: * * * TEXAS SENATE PASSES CONGRESSIONAL MAP DILUTING VOTING POWER OF TEXANS OF COLOR AUSTIN, TX--Today, Republican lawmakers in the Texas Senate voted to pass HB 4, finalizing a mid-decade redistricting scheme that rigs the state's congressional map more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota GR Supra Named Official Pace Car for 2025 NASA Championships * GR Supra to Pace the Field at Ozarks International Raceway PLANO, Texas (Aug. 25, 2025) -- The Toyota GR Supra will make its debut as the official pace car for the 2025 National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships, marking the third GR Sports car to carry out the duties for NASA's Nationals. The event ta more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Waives Dozens of Laws to Bulldoze Border Wall Through Texas National Wildlife Refuge * STARR COUNTY, Texas -- The Trump administration today waived 31 environmental and public health laws to speed border wall construction through the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The waivers clear the way for walls across 13 refuge tracts, slicing  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * US Rep. Babin to speak on future of American science at Rice's Baker Institute * U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) will explore critical topics in U.S. science and innovation policy to ensure America remains the global leader in emerging technologies and scientific advancement at an Aug. 27 event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Babin, who represents Texas' 36th Congressional more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * At 25, the Dallas Heart Study is shaping cardiac care and exploring links to brain health The vision was ambitious: Persuade thousands of Dallas County residents to participate in a long-term study to investigate heart health. The logistics were challenging: Go door-to-door to sign up participants and build a diverse cohort, eventually collecting medical histories, bloodwork more PR