HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * 'UH Next' Opens New Pathways for Transfer Student Success at University of Houston New Program Breaks Down Barriers, Makes College More Accessible By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu University of Houston is making it more affordable and accessible for community college students to earn four-year degrees through an innovative transfer pathway program. The UH Next pilot program is d more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * American Airlines Soars to New Heights With Vegan Eggs After PETA Appeal Eggsellent news! American Airlines--the world's largest airline by daily flights--is piloting a delicious vegan egg scramble on its brunch menu on select cross-country flights beginning October 5. The animal-friendly menu addition is made with the award-winning, plant-powered Just Egg, hash br more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Meet our 2025 Safety Champions * At American Airlines, safety is the foundation of everything we do. It is built into every flight, every role and every day on the job. That commitment is why we honor team members who go above and beyond through our annual Safety Champion Award. On Sept. 29, 31 team members from across American were recognized as 2025 Safety Champions during a celebrati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Forgoes Paycheck During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has formally requested that his congressional salary be withheld until an appropriations agreement is reached, citing the unfairness of Members of Congress receiving pay while our nation's servicemembers go without pay. "I have been informed despite a lapse of government funding more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Government Shuts Down, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Urges Republicans To Reopen Government, Lower Health Care Costs * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans canceled votes and blocked bipartisan negotiation attempts to avoid a health care crisis, shutting down the government. "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and Whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 20 states from August 2024 to August 2025 From August 2024 to August 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 20 states and was essentially unchanged in 30 states and the District of Columbia. * * * Chart: Change in nonfarm employment by state, August 2024 to August 2025, seasonally adjusted * * * The larg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Welcomes Guilty Plea in Attempted Drowning of 3-Year-Old Muslim Girl, Expresses Disappointment at Relatively Light Sentence * The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) today welcomed a guilty plea by a woman who attempted to drown a three-year-old Muslim girl to death in Euless but expressed disappointment at the relativel more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to identify energy and cost savings through the Home Energy Squad Home energy assessment program provides customers with a customized plan to help maximize energy savings while maintaining comfort * MINNEAPOLIS - OCT. 2, 2025 - CenterPoint Energy is encouraging Minnesota customers to take charge of their energy efficiency journey with the Home Energy Squad This home  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Christian Student Who Was Kicked Out of Online Public School's "Social Time" Invited Back to Share His Faith * Hot Springs, AR --Today, First Liberty Institute and Cox, Sterling, Vandiver, & Botteicher, PLLC, announced that Zion Ramos, who was previously muted and kicked off a "social time" Zoo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green and Civic Leaders to Host Press Conference on Unjust, Republican, Healthcare Shutdown Crisis/Scheme Creating a Crisis with Higher Healthcare Costs * (Houston, TX)-- We are now two days into an unjust, Republican, healthcare shutdown crisis/scheme, which creates a crisis/scheme with higher costs and less healthcare coverage for the American people. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas secures approval for major transmission investment and $200M in grant funding to strengthen the grid * More families and businesses are moving to Southeast Texas every day -- making it one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. To keep up, Entergy Texas is moving forward with a major transmission project while also leveraging grant funding from the Texas Energy Fund t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia and OSO Studios Launch "Cardiac Cowboys," A New iHeartPodcast Narrated by Chris Pine Chronicling the Maverick Surgeons Who Risked Everything to Invent Open-Heart Surgery Discover the untold story of the fearless and flawed heroes who took on the medical establishment and forever changed the landscape of medicine "Cardiac Cowboys" premieres today on World Heart Day * NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, t more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommVince Luvara, Head Coach - Hampden-Sydney College * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Vince Luvara, the Head Coach at Hampden-Sydney College. In this conversation, Coach Luvara details his coaching journey, the impact of working in special teams, his transition to becoming a head coac more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Leading nationwide disability employer recognition awarded to American Heart Association * DALLAS, October 2, 2025 -- The American Heart Association \- a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere - has earned the distinction of being named a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), a noted, private non-profi more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 105-Unit Multifamily Property in Irving, Texas IRVING, Texas, Oct. 2, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Oak Park, a 105-unit multifamily property in Irving, Texas. "This transaction marks the first time Oak Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Releases New Website Page to Provide Guidance During Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today announced the launch of a new online resource to provide constituents with up-to-date information and guidance during the ongoing government shutdown. The webpage outlines how the shutdown may affect federal services, benefits, and employees. It includes an more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 6 * IRVING, Texas (October 2, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2025 third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to Acquire OxyChem Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) and Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Occidental's chemical business, OxyChem, in an all-cash transaction for $9.7 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. OxyChem is a global manufacture more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * One year after Hurricane Beryl, 1 in 10 Houston-area residents still need help * Historically, the worst of the hurricane season is over for the Houston area with about two months left. That's good news for the roughly 10% of area residents who are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl, which struck the region in July 2024. That's the latest finding in an ongoing study by the Kinder Institute for  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Prevention today for a stronger force tomorrow: BJACH highlights mammography services during October * FORT POLK, La. --In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is emphasizing the importance of early detection, personalized risk assessments and accessible mammography services for eligible beneficiaries at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk. Col. Id more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice membrane extracts lithium from brines with greater speed, less waste * A team of researchers at Rice University has developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly every rechargeable battery. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the new membrane achieved one of the highest selectiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on October 8th at 10:30 AM EST * U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Shut Your App:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Executive Session 14 U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations and legislation: Agenda: * Nomination of Harry Kumar, of New York, to be a more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes * PLANO, Texas (Oct. 2, 2025) - Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is pleased to announce the following executive changes that further strengthen the organization through the recognition and advancement of highly capable leaders. Alec Hagey, senior vice president and chief operating officer, assumes the role of executive advisor to  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Kidney disease study reveals unexpected marker UTA study finds certain blood markers could identify cardiovascular problems earlier than expected * When University of Texas at Arlington researcher Paul J. Fadel and his colleagues launched a study on vascular health in people with chronic kidney disease, they expected to better understand a long-standing belief. For years,  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * UNT Health to host cutting-edge course that reframes pain through the brain By Eric Griffey An internationally recognized leader in pain science education will be the featured speaker at a two-day continuing education workshop taking place Nov. 1 and 2 at UNT Health Fort Worth. The course will feature Adriaan Louw, Ph.D., director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Receives $1.1 Million Gift from The Hospitals of Providence to Strengthen Nursing Workforce The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Nursing will bolster its efforts to alleviate the region's ongoing nursing shortage thanks to a $1.1 million gift from The Hospitals of Providence and Tenet Healthcare Foundation. The funds will be used to enhance nursing simulation laborator more PR

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $3 million to develop novel cocaine addiction treatment By Catherine Marfin A $3.1 million grant awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, will allow researchers to work toward developing a novel treatment for cocaine addiction that combines a behavioral intervention with a brai more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Xsolla and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Launch Gaming Vodcast Series Companies Combine Global Game Commerce Expertise with National Media Reach to Bring Gaming Conversations To Millions Around the Globe *  LOS ANGELES AND IRVING, TEXAS - October 2, 2025 - Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize the more PR