HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Rhythm beats volume': How the brain keeps the world looking familiar * The brain is famously plastic: Neurons' ability to change their behavior in response to new stimuli is what makes learning possible. And even neurons' response to the same stimuli changes over time a phenomenon known as representational drift. Yet our day-to-day perception of the world is relatively stable. How so? Rice University post more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 46 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star Lists * DALLAS - Sept. 18, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 46 lawyers recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and as Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars this year. The listed attorneys include some of the top lawyers in the state and represent a wide variety of practice areas, a more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * 68th Theater Medical Command hosts 32nd Annual Multinational Military Medical Engagement in Portugal * LISBON, Portugal - More than 240 military and civilian medical experts from 23 NATO and partner nations, including senior Portuguese military medical officials, gathered in Lisbon, Portugal Sept. 8-12 for the 32nd Annual Multinational Military Medical Engagement (MMME). Hosted by the 68th Theater Medic more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 19 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * ADF commends Gov. Abbott for signing women's safety bill The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Chelsey Youman regarding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signing Wednesday of HB 7, a bill that protects women and their unborn children from abortion drug traffickers who illegally  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * AIM investigation leads to Texas court win over covert DEI in Austin ISD A Texas court ordered Austin Independent School District (ISD) to comply with state law against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) instruction on Sept. 15, after an Accuracy in Media investigation prompted an investigation into the district's defiance. "Critical race theory is anti-American propaganda and in no world will I more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Advances Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated his Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act ( H.R.842 ) being advanced unanimously out of the Ways and Means Committee (43-0). This legislation would ensure multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are covered by Medicare i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates 78th Birthday of United States Air Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement celebrating the 78 th birthday of the United States Air Force: "Happy birthday to the United States Air Force! For 78 years, the USAF has secured freedom through American air defense and superiority around the world," said Chairman Arring more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space Launches Global University Alliance to Lead Future of Microgravity Research Axiom Space is proud to announce the launch of the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global initiative designed to elevate scientific opportunities in microgravity research, technology development, research and development (R&D) more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * BAMC launches Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support training program * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 3 South Unit Practice Council launched the first Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support certification program at Brooke Army Medical Center Aug. 18-21, 2025. The Cardiac Surgical Unit-Advanced Lif more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Breathing interruptions after seizures may be a risk factor for unexpected death in epilepsy patients, UTHealth Houston researchers discover By Catherine Marfin Epilepsy patients who experience breathing interruptions after a seizure may be at a higher risk of sudden unexpected death later in life, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston. The study, published in The Lancet more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Brownsville CBP officers seize more than $840K in methamphetamine at Veterans International Bridge * BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine with an approximate value of $840,679 hidden within a vehicle. "Our off more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Joins Senate GOP Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Eliminate D.C. Soft-On-Crime Laws * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing the Just Incarceration of Criminal Elements (JUSTICE) in D.C. Act this week. The bill would eliminate two Washington, D.C. laws, the Incarceratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Welcomes Arrest of Texas Man for Alleged Anti-Muslim Threats Against Zohran Mamdani * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of a Texas man charged with making anti-Muslim death threats against New York State As more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $3.3 million in hard narcotics at World Trade Bridge * LAREDO, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $3,300,000 in street value. "This significant seizure of methamphetamine underscores the unwavering commitment of our offi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Commerce Committee Staff Update U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced Phoebe Keller has joined the committee as Communications Director. She has previously served in senior communications positions, most recently as Communications  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Chic at 30,000 feet: American Airlines introduces limited-edition amenity kits designed by Raven + Lily featuring skincare by Joanna Vargas * Designed in collaboration with ethically sourced leather goods brand Raven + Lily, American Airlines is launching new limited-edition amenity kits for premium cabin customers on select international and transcontinental flights. These kits, which  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Colleges and Universities sign letter urging Congressional Action to protect funding for the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and over 140 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Emerging HSIs and higher education organizations signed a letter urging Congress to act now to protect critic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Nomination of Neil Jacobs to be NOAA Administrator Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the nomination of Neil Jacobs to serve as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA Administrator). Mr. Jacobs was previously reported  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Impact of the Content Creator Economy Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence" to highlight the rise of content creators as entrepreneurs and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Urges Federal Action, Including Additional Security and Resources Following Racist Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) * ( Washington, DC ) - On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green issued a written communique to the U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging a full federal investigation into the recent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmembers Veasey, Pettersen Introduce Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assassination and All Political Violence * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), along with 103 House Democrats, introduced a resolution today calling on Congress to condemn all forms of political violence and to reject forms of rhetoric that demonizes political opponents regardless more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar on Jimmy Kimmel's Removal * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "The unprecedented use of the power of the federal government to silence anyone President Donald Trump disagrees with or dislikes should alarm every American. "The reason Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely removed by ABC is because of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threat  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-Sponsors Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assassination and All Political Violence * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) became an original co-sponsor of a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents. The resolution read more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Hearing on Biden's Endangering of Unaccompanied Migrant Children * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing he chaired entitled, "Another Biden Blunder: Missing Unaccompanied Alien Children and Criminal Sponsors." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here.  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * CrowdStrike Delivers Unified Data Protection for the AI Era Falcon Data Protection expands GenAI data protection to local apps and runtime cloud environments; unveils new innovations to replace legacy data loss and posture management tools with real-time, unified protection across en more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz, Beatty Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Expand Housing * WASHINGTON - Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the bipartisan HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act alongside Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03). The legislation encourages intergovernmental coordination by requiring the Secretaries of the Department of Housing and Urban Develop more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz, Sykes, Bynum Introduce Bipartisan Food Farmacy Act * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus, along with Bipartisan Women's Caucus Vice Chair Janelle Bynum (OR-05), introduced the bipartisan Food Farmacy Act to expand access to nutritious foods and provide nutritional guidance through food farmacies.  more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSrep) -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Direct Connect Disconnect: Sabre Separates Fact from Fiction Corporate travel leaders urged to look beyond the chatter as research findings highlight four critical misconceptions about connecting directly to airlines * Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today issued a reality check on the chatter around direct airli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Ellzey Highlights Historic Investment to Strengthen Rural Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) announced that Congress has approved the creation of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a first-of-its-kind initiative delivering $50 billion to strengthen health care access and innovation across rural America. The fund was established as part of the President's Working Famil more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 3, 2025. About Entergy Texas Entergy Texas, Inc. (NYSE: ETI-PR) provides electri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Infrastructure Investments Totaling Nearly $285 Million * The Export-Import Bank of the United States' (EXIM) Board of Directors today approved two transactions totaling nearly $285 million.  The first of the two approvals today supports the export of Wabtec Corporation modernized locomotives to Grupo Mexico Transportes (GMX more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security Innovations Expand Unified Protection for Every Identity, Closing the Gaps Legacy Solutions Create Phishing-resistant MFA, enhanced privileged access, and identity-driven case management strengthen unified initial access, privilege control, and SOC r more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Fox News: Cruz Doubles Down Against Groups Funding Charlie Kirk Protests; FBI Director Backs Bill During Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spoke with Fox News about the urgent need for Congress to pass his legislation, the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs Act), to allow the Department of Justice to use the full suite of R more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Successfully Defends Meta Platforms and Instagram in Lawsuit Related to Uvalde School Shooting * A Gibson Dunn team successfully defended Meta Platforms and Instagram in a lawsuit brought by families of victims of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which alleged the perpetrator was exposed to third-party Instagram po more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * HOULAHAN, BICAMERAL GROUP OF DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH, SAFEGUARD AGAINST POLITICALLY MOTIVATED HARASSMENT AND PROSECUTIONS * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-6) on Thursday joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Holle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * HR 5125 Passes Out of House * WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) released the following statement following House passage of his bill, HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025. Congressman Sessions said, "I am proud my bill to abolish the DC Judicial Nomination Commission has passed the House. As the son of a federal judge, I have a great respect for more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Welcomes Lala Kent To Its Popworthy Podcast Slate With New Show "Untraditionally Lala" LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of "Untraditionally Lala," a brand-new Popworthy podcast hosted by reality TV star and entrepreneur Lala Kent. Best known as a breakout star of Vanderpump Rules, Kent continues more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommNick Lezynski, Linebackers - Vanderbilt * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Nick Lezynski, Linebackers Coach at Vanderbilt University. Coach Lezynski dives into his coaching journey, from his playing days at Notre Dame to his early start at Holy Cross, and how each stop prepared h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Investigates Austin, Texas for Racially Discriminatory Employment Practices * Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the City of Austin, Texas, to determine whether it engages in employment practices that discriminate based on race, sex, color, and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, as amended.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Katherine Serrano Named Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star" * Constangy congratulates attorney Katherine Serrano for being named a 2025 Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star." This is the second year she has received this recognition. Katherine is a litigator who represents employers in complex employment disputes, with a focus on wage and hour matters more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces Election Reform Bill to End Partisan Redistricting Gamesmanship with Texas, California, and North Carolina Democratic Leaders * Washington, D.C. - Today, as the Trump White House continues to pressure Republican-led states to pass new Congressional maps diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Redistricting Reform Act with  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for August 2025 SAN DIEGO - September 18, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC ("LPL Financial"), a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the "Company"), today released its monthly activity report for August 2025. Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of August were $2.26 trillion, an increa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson Board of Visitors welcomes new members, honors new Life Member The nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care expands board's representation in technology, corporate strategy and more By Allison Schaffer The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is pleased to announce six new members to the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), the institution' more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Sewell Bipartisan Tax Court Improvement Act Advances Out of Committee * U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) secured overwhelming committee passage of the Tax Court Improvement Act by a vote of 40-0, bipartisan legislation that will streamline Tax Court procedures, provide additional rights for taxpayers, and increase internal accountability to improve the U more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Bicameral Group of Democrats Announce Plans to Introduce Legislation to Protect Free Speech, Safeguard Against Politically Motivated Harassment and Prosecutions * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-6) on Thursday joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * National Preparedness Month: Preparedness for the unexpected starts at home * WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month every September since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. This year's theme is "Preparedness Starts at Home." This month is a great time to take sm more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. The redesignation, effe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Expands Target List with Three Texas Opportunities to Grow GOP Majority * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is targeting three additional Democrat-held districts in Texas that represent prime pick-up opportunities for Republicans. With the additions of Texas 9, Texas 32, and Texas 35 to the target list, the NRCC has expanded the list of offe more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * NSCA to Provide Strength & Conditioning Content at AFCA Convention * The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) will deliver four hours of Strength & Conditioning content at the upcoming 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte. As an added benefit, the NSCA will offer complimentary pre-approved CEUs to any AFCA member attending the sessions who needs Strength & Cond more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Corpus Christi Mayor Guajardo & City Leaders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and members of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to discuss enhancing the port, improving water resiliency, and supporting the Coastal Bend's growing workforce. Please see photo attached and below. *** Original text here:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with ONDCP 'Drug Czar' Nominee Sara Carter * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Texan Sara Carter, whom President Trump nominated to serve as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). As chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, Sen. Cornyn is strongly committed to stopping the flow of deadly drugs into the interi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Cloud Introduces Resolution to Declare July as American Families Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced a resolution today to designate July as "American Families Month," a national observance recognizing the foundational role the traditional family plays in American life. The resolution encourages Americans to reflect on and celebrate the enduring import more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Exposes Trump's Evisceration of the CFPB With Real-World Examples * On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Fraud in Focus: Exposing Financial Threats to American Families."  You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's rema more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Introduces the FREE SPEECH Act of 2025 * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced "The Freedom from Regulatory Enforcement and Evaluation of Speech Policies to Ensure Editorial Choice Hold Act of 2025" or the "Free Speech Act of 2025". This legislation would ensure the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot be weaponized by any presidential more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Leads Texas Members in Opposing EPA Deregulation of Air Pollutants * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- As President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to roll back regulations to address climate change and protect public health, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coaliti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Establish Military AI Institute * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Growing University AI Research for Defense Act or GUARD Act. This legislation codifies a portion of President Trump's AI action plan and authorizes the Secretary of War to establish an AI Institute at a senior military college (SMC) to advance critical defense techn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Leads Effort to Give Unborn Children a Second Chance at Life * WASHINGTON, DC -- As first reported in The Daily Signal, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation today to provide unborn children facing abortion a "second chance at life" by establishing federal informed consent requirements for women seeking to take the abortion pill. The Second Chance at Life Act will e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Legislation to Ensure the Small Business Administration (SBA) Works Proactively to Promote Important Employee Health Care Options * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), and Kevin Hern (R-OK-01) introduced the Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025 to require the SBA to provide more outreach and info more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Governor Greg Abbott for Signing Bounty-Hunter Abortion Ban Into Law Austin, TX -- Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 7 into law, cementing a cruel bounty-hunter abortion ban that will allow Texans to sue manufacturers, distributors, or providers of medication abortion and receive a minimu more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Researchers at UTHealth Houston awarded $27 million to lead national Alzheimer's data network using real-world data By Jeannette Sanchez A new $27.2 million grant awarded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, will allow researchers at UTHealth Houston to lead a national initiative using real-world data to unlock discoveries about Alzheimer's diseas more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice anthropologist among first to use AI to uncover new clues that early humans were prey, not predators * Were early humans hunters -- or hunted? For decades, researchers believed that Homo habilis -- the earliest known species in our genus -- marked the moment humans rose from prey to predators. They were thought to be the first stone tool users and among the earliest meat eaters and hunters based on ev more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers create novel metamaterial that can potentially revolutionize implantable, ingestible devices * By Raji Natarajan Special to Rice News Researchers led by Rice University's Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size and shape. The invention, published in Science Advances, represents a significant advancement th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scholarships awarded to 5 high school students leading efforts for healthier communities * By age 18, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement, many young Americans have already developed cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes [1]. The American Heart Association, a relentless force chan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Barring Sanctioned Iranian Officials from Entering U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) introduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2025 (SEVER Act), more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: The Development and Deployment of Technology Should Be Done the American Way In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the qualifications of the nominees under consideration and stressed they will play vital roles in improving  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Honors Work of Forensic Scientists * Washington, D.C. \--The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a Senate Resolution designating September 14-20, 2025, as National Forensic Science Week. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Alex Padilla (D-California), and co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), honors the role forensic science pl more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Flu vaccine rates may increase with acknowledging regret, study finds Simple writing exercise taps into psychological mechanism that makes vaccination feel like a personal choice. * Asking people to imagine future regret could be a powerful tool for increasing flu vaccination rates, according to new research from SMU. The study, published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine (https://academic more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- 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 tackles rice delphacid devastation Supports national task force, launches new insecticide trials to protect Texas rice By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife experts are serving as key research and Extension partners in a new multistate response led by USA Rice to address the devastating spread of rice delphacid, more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research evaluates plant compounds to boost disease resilience in catfish Texas A&M AgriLife scientists explore sustainable disease prevention in U.S. aquaculture industry By Sarah Fuller Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are studying plant-based compounds as alternatives to antibiotics to strengthen the health, sustain more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researcher is revolutionizing medicine with 3D printing Dr. Mansoor Khan is using 3D printing to create precise, personalized medication doses, a major leap for pediatric care. * Imagine a childhood in which all of your medications taste good, while simultaneously coming in the exact serving size you need -- no wait times for the pharmacy to reformulate them, no adult-sized pills that must be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Texas State University Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Jason P. Julian submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong support for maintaining robust protections for the nation's roadless areas, stating that the scientific evidence for conservation is overwhelming. According to the writer, the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule has served the country faithfully, providing protections for these ar more ST

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * TPPF Applauds City of Dallas for Reducing Contract Lobbyist Funding On Thursday, the city of Dallas approved an amendment to the 2025-26 budget (Amendment #16) that eliminates a $339,000 appropriation for contract lobbying and redirects those monies to reducing the property tax rate by $0.015 per $100 of value. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) praised the Dallas C more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Two now in custody for international kidnapping * McALLEN, Texas - A 30-year-old Lumberton resident is set for a detention hearing following his arrest for kidnapping two minor children and taking them to Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Authorities have taken Luis Angel Rodriguez into custody. He made his initial appearance and is set f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Co-Leads $25 Million NIH-Funded Grant to Study the Delay of Nearsightedness in Children Clinical Trial Will Test Preventive Atropine Drops Key Takeaways * University of Houston College of Optometry professor is co-leading a national $25 million NIH-funded clinical trial to delay the development of myopia. * Researchers are testing whether low-concentrate atropine drops can delay ons more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Secures $8M in Federal Funding for Fusion Research UH Among 23 Institutions to Receive Part of $134M from U.S. Dept. of Energy By J.J. Adams -- 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu The University of Houston, a global leader in energy research and innovation, will receive $8 million in federal funding to help ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of fusion technology. UH is one  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New flood maps, data aim to protect Texas communities UTA researcher leads study showing how tracking floodplain changes can guide recovery and build resilience * The catastrophic floods that hit the Texas Hill Country in July left residents and officials scrambling for answers. In response, the Hydrology & Hydroinformatics Innovation (H2I) Lab at The University of Texas more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Protein Chemist Lands NIH Grant to Study Inflammation Saiful Chowdhury's $1.84M grant could lead to smarter treatments for inflammatory diseases and cancer * The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $1.84 million federal grant to study how the body's natural defense system can sometimes go wrong--and how that knowledge could lead to better treatments for diseas more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Turning music into care for Alzheimer's patients A UTA researcher brings music therapy into homes, easing Alzheimer's symptoms for patients and caregivers * Inspired by her upbringing in South Korea, where caring for older adults is inherent to the culture, Kathy Siepker is channeling a personal connection into her research at The University of Texas at Arlington. An associate pr more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Who let the dogs talk? UTA computer scientist Kenny Zhu shares encouraging early results of research into canine vocalizations * One year after receiving a grant to study canine vocalizations, The University of Texas at Arlington researcher Kenny Zhu has compiled the world's largest video and audio catalog of canine barks, growls and whimpers--and discovered a set of words and pho more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Space Force unveils service dress uniform implementation plan * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The United States Space Force announced when Guardians will have the opportunity to be sized for and order the new service dress uniform. The process begins in late 2025 and continues into 2026. "Our service dress uniform represents the unique identity of Guardians,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA unveils MAVRC, boosting drone research and innovation The outdoor netted facility will advance autonomous drone technology for research, public safety and industry projects * About 150 industry leaders, researchers from universities across Texas and community partners gathered Tuesday as The University of Texas at Arlington unveiled the Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Ce more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Victory begins here: A new era for Altus Air Force Base * * Published Sept. 18, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux * 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Change isn't always about fixing something that's broken; sometimes, it's about sharpening what already works. The Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing have been operating at a high more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Green Reignite the Fight to Remove Racist, Derogatory Names from Public Lands and Landmarks * Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Al Green (D-Texas) reintroduced the Reconciliation in Place Names Act to remove racist and bigoted names from national landmarks. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John more PR