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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2025-10-30 ( 42 items )  
A historic day in Chicago aviation: American celebrates 70 years of firsts at O'Hare (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * A historic day in Chicago aviation: American celebrates 70 years of firsts at O'Hare * * American Airlines joined the City of Chicago to celebrate the 70th anniversary of commercial air service at O'Hare today. * American brought history to life by reenacting O'Hare's first passenger flight with the TWA heritage livery aircraft. * The airline reflects on seven decades of commitment to  more PR

Actress Ego Nwodim Brings Award-Winning Series "Thanks Dad" To iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Actress Ego Nwodim Brings Award-Winning Series "Thanks Dad" To iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network * On "Thanks Dad," Nwodim invites guests for funny and heartfelt conversations about growing up and lessons learned from the people who shape us Launching October 28, season two of the hit show will feature special guests including Heidi Gardner, Tamron Hall, M more PR

Airbnb.org offers free emergency housing for Hurricane Melissa (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb.org offers free emergency housing for Hurricane Melissa * To support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, Airbnb.orga nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisisis offering free emergency housing to first responders. In this initial stage, Airbnb.org is partnering with organizations including All Hands & Hearts and Haiti Air A more PR

Baylor College of Medicine: Fruit Flies Offer New Insights Into How Human Alzheimer's Disease Risk Genes Affect the Brain (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Fruit flies offer new insights into how human Alzheimer's Disease risk genes affect the brain Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but the roles these genes play in the brain are poorly understood. This lack of understanding poses a barrier to developing new therapies, but in a recent study published in the American Journal of more PR

CAIR-Texas Calls Chip Roy's Anti-Muslim Bill an 'Un-American and Unconstitutional' Publicity Stunt (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Calls Chip Roy's Anti-Muslim Bill an 'Un-American and Unconstitutional' Publicity Stunt * The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Texas (CAIR-TX) today condemned an "un-American and unconstitutional" bill filed by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) that would ban Muslim immigrants from America and deport any Muslim immigrants already present u more PR

Charlie Pitner '28: 9,500 coats donated and counting (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Charlie Pitner '28: 9,500 coats donated and counting * Charles "Charlie" Pitner '28 dedicated himself to serving others early. At just 6 years old, he launched " Charlie's Kids-4-Kids Coat Drive," a small neighborhood project that has since grown into a 13-year community effort collecting and distributing more than 9,500 coats to  more PR

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to oil discharge near Galveston, Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to oil discharge near Galveston, Texas * Editor's Note: Click on photo for high resolution download. HOUSTON The Coast Guard along with the Texas General Land Office is responding to an oil discharge which occurred near Galveston, Texas, Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a call at approximately 9:50 p more PR

Congressman Sessions Announces $30 Million FEMA Grant for Lake Livingston Dam Repairs (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions Announces $30 Million FEMA Grant for Lake Livingston Dam Repairs * WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions today announced that the Trinity River Authority (TRA) has received a critical $30 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund repairs to the Lake Livingston Dam following flooding in the spring of 2024. The grant will reimburse the TRA for  more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso City Council Item 24 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso City Council Item 24 * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the El Paso City Council voted down Item 24 in today's City Council meeting: "Many El Pasoans - myself included - were outraged by the partisan, unlawful video of Kristi Noem being shown by TSA at our airport. Members of Congress and members of th more PR

Discovery Channel November Programming Highlights (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel November Programming Highlights * Week of November 2, 2025 Sunday, November 2 * "In the Eye of the Storm" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 10pm ET/PT * From real-time footage to raw, firsthand accounts, each episode captures the chaos, courage and resilience of those who faced the fury head-on. This season kicks off with a  more PR

Europe's LNG Buildout Slows Amid Anticipated Decline in Gas Demand (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 30 (TNSxrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * More oil, fewer jobs: Employment declines in the U.S. oil and gas sector Key Takeaways: The U.S. oil and gas industry employs 20% fewer workers today than it did a decade ago, with total employment in the sector falling from 1.26 million to 1 million. In Texas, oil- and gas-producing regions have economically underperformed, threatening the financial health more PR

Federal Court Enters Consent Order Allowing Resident of South Carolina Town to Hold Religious Signs (10)
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29 [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 Enters Consent Order Allowing Resident of South Carolina Town to Hold Religious Signs * Chapin, SC The U.S. District Court of the District of South Carolina entered a Consent Order enjoining the Town of Chapin from enforcing an ordinance that kept local resident Ernest Giardino f more PR

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results * DALLAS, TEXAS, October 29, 2025 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $156.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. In comparison, for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the Bank reported more PR

HPE Advances Government and Enterprise AI Adoption Through Secure AI Factory Innovations With NVIDIA (10)
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSrep) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * HPE advances government and enterprise AI adoption through secure AI factory innovations with NVIDIA New solutions for smart cities, private AI, and data pipelines address critical AI challenges including sovereignty, security, data siloes, and fragmented strategies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - NVIDIA GTC DC 2025 - HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announce more PR

HPE to Build 'Mission' and 'Vision' Supercomputers for Los Alamos National Laboratory in Collaboration With NVIDIA, to Support AI Research and National Security (10)
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * HPE to build "Mission" and "Vision" supercomputers for Los Alamos National Laboratory in collaboration with NVIDIA, to support AI research and national security Next-generation direct liquid-cooled supercomputers will be based on the new HPE Cray Supercomputing GX5000 and feature NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs to advance AI-driven scientific research In t more PR

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: More Oil, Fewer Jobs: Employment Declines in the U.S. Oil and Gas Sector (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 30 (TNSxrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * More oil, fewer jobs: Employment declines in the U.S. oil and gas sector Key Takeaways: The U.S. oil and gas industry employs 20% fewer workers today than it did a decade ago, with total employment in the sector falling from 1.26 million to 1 million. In Texas, oil- and gas-producing regions have economically underperformed, threatening the financial health more PR

JCPenney Reminds America That This Holiday Season, It's What They Thought That Counts (10)
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney Reminds America That This Holiday Season, It's What They Thought That Counts Yes, JCPenney Is Bringing the Receipts on Holiday Fashion So You Can Be the VIP of your Family & Friend Group, Without Spending Like One * JCPenney has a bold declaration this holiday season: you don't have to spend more to look like you did. With stylish fashion, trusted quality, and undeniable  more PR

Meet Plae Wyatt: Rice University's Standout Leader in Football and Service (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Meet Plae Wyatt: Rice University's Standout Leader in Football and Service * From the Field to the Community After a breakout 2023 season leading Rice University with 81 tackles, Plae Wyatt entered 2024 ready to build on his success. But an early-season injury changed everything. Instead of focusing on his performance on the field, Plae turned his energy toward leadership, more PR

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Friends of AJ Swope in Amarillo, TX (10)
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Friends of AJ Swope in Amarillo, TX * Irving, TX and Amarillo, TX (October 28, 2025) - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KAMR-TV (NBC, DMA #132), the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television stations serving Amarillo, TX, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foun more PR

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share (10)
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas (October 29, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to shareholders of record  more PR

Ohio City Rejects Live Nativity from Public Green During Holiday Farmers Market (10)
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Ohio City Rejects Live Nativity from Public Green During Holiday Farmers Market * Pataskala, OH First Liberty Institute and the law firm Jones Day sent a letter to the City of Pataskala, Ohio on behalf of local resident, Susan Conley, demanding that she be allowed to set up a live nativity sce more PR

Online discrimination fuels drinking by Hispanic college students (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Online discrimination fuels drinking by Hispanic college students * DALLAS - Oct. 28, 2025 - Hispanic college students who encounter racial or ethnic discrimination on social media are more likely to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. Nearly 90% of Hispanic students surveyed reported experiencing  more PR

Rep. Doggett: Republicans refuse to continue SNAP food assistance for 42 million Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett: Republicans refuse to continue SNAP food assistance for 42 million Americans * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration falsely asserting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not have legal authority to utilize contingency funds for Novemb more PR

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Introduces the "No Presidential Payouts Act" to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Covering a President's Legal Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jasmine Crockett Introduces the "No Presidential Payouts Act" to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Covering a President's Legal Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX- 30) introduced the "No Presidential Payouts Act," legislation that makes one thing crystal clear: the American people should never have to pay a President's legal bills. The bill prohibits the Department of Justice or an more PR

Rep. Pfluger Joins House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise on RSC's Right to the Point Podcast (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Joins House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise on RSC's Right to the Point Podcast * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), appeared on the RSC's Right to the Point Podcast for an exclusive conversation with House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01). As the more PR

Rice launches Brain Institute to accelerate discoveries in brain science and health (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice launches Brain Institute to accelerate discoveries in brain science and health * Rice University has announced the creation of the Rice Brain Institute (RBI), an ambitious, interdisciplinary hub that unites faculty members across campus, including engineering, natural sciences and social sciences, to tackle one of humanity's most complex and promising frontiers: the brain. The announcement comes at a t more PR

Safety Awareness advisory ahead of San Antonio Concert (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Safety Awareness advisory ahead of San Antonio Concert * Joint Base San Antonio, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio's priority is the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. This awareness bulletin is being issued in advance of the NBA YoungBoy concert in San Antonio on 29 October 2025 based upon instances of violence at previous concerts at variou more PR

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bicameral and Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Abduction and Demanding Release of Pastor Ezra Jin (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bicameral and Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Abduction and Demanding Release of Pastor Ezra Jin * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party for the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin and other leaders of the Zion Church and calling for their re more PR

Some acute and chronic viral infections may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Some acute and chronic viral infections may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease Research Highlights: * A review of 155 scientific studies found influenza and COVID infections raised the risk of heart attack or stroke as much as three-to five-fold in the weeks following the initial infection. * Viruses that linger in the body, such as HIV, hepatitis C and varicell more PR

Swedish Radio Urges Preservation of I Visa Program for Journalists (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Swedish Radio, Stockholm, Sweden, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed revisions to the I visa program. The organization emphasizes the critical role the current visa framework plays for journalists reporting on American politics and events. With a daily reach of 7 million listeners, Swedish Radio has established itself as a prominent source of international news, thanks in part to its large network of foreign c more ST

Swipe, Earn, and Fly With Southwest Airlines' New Rapid Rewards Debit Card (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Swipe, Earn, and Fly with Southwest Airlines' New Rapid Rewards Debit Card Calling all budget-savvy travelers: Sign up to receive a welcome bonus and start earning points on everyday spending * Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is offering a new way for Customers to earn Rapid Rewards points on everyday purchases with the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Debit Card.1 Powered by Galileo, the new Visa debit more PR

Texas A&M earns renewal of NSA cybersecurity designation (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M earns renewal of NSA cybersecurity designation * Texas A&M University is helping shape the future of cybersecurity, once again earning renewal of its National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation from the National Security Agency (NSA). The university maintains all three available CAE designations Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations and the most recent renewa more PR

Toyota and espnW Recognize 10th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit (10)
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota and espnW Recognize 10th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit * PLANO, Texas (Oct. 29, 2025) - Last night at the 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, presented by Toyota, the 10th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes was announced and honored. Toyota's Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in more PR

Toyota Group Previews Future Products and Brand Direction at 2025 Japan Mobility Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Group Previews Future Products and Brand Direction at 2025 Japan Mobility Show * TOKYO (Oct. 29, 2025) - On Tuesday, the Toyota Group unveiled a number of new concepts, models, and brand directions at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. New product offerings were on display showcasing the future strategies and innovations for the automaker's various marques and nameplates. With hig more PR

TPPF Challenges 83 City of Dallas Ordinances Preempted by "Death Star" Bill (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Challenges 83 City of Dallas Ordinances Preempted by "Death Star" Bill * DALLAS - Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed a petition suing the City of Dallas to void and bar enforcement of 83 separate city ordinances that are not consistent with state law. In July, TPPF submitted a requisite notice to the City Attorney on behalf of local taxpayers, which includes a list more PR

University of Houston Study Finds Challenging Outdoor Fun Boosts Youth Development (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Study Finds Challenging Outdoor Fun Boosts Youth Development By Kelly Schafler, 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu Contrary to popular belief, not all fun is created equal. New research from the University of Houston reveals certain types of fun, particularly those with outdoor adventure components, may offer greater social and emotional benefits for youth. Bradley H. Sm more PR

University of Texas-Arlington: Why old Victorian houses give us the creeps (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following Q&A with architecture expert Marisa Gomez: * * * Why old Victorian houses give us the creeps * For more than a century, Victorian-era homes have served as the backdrop for ghost stories, haunted houses and some of Hollywood's scariest movies. There's just something about these grand old housesthe asymmetrical towers, the creaky floors, the shadowy cornersthat gives off spooky vibes. But why? What i more PR

University of Utah and the State of Utah to Accelerate Medical Research and Expand Regional Economic Development With a Sovereign AI Factory Powered by HPE and NVIDIA (10)
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah and the State of Utah to accelerate medical research and expand regional economic development with a sovereign AI factory powered by HPE and NVIDIA By more than tripling the University's computing capacity, the deployment will drive healthcare breakthroughs, economic development, and scientific discovery In this article * The sovereign AI facto more PR

UTA's WERC sets the standard for water research (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA's WERC sets the standard for water research * In North Texas, water can be both a lifeline and a threat. One season brings record drought; the next, flash floods that submerge roads and neighborhoods. For researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington's Water Engineering Research CenterWERCthose extremes define both their challenge and their purpose. "Texas is growing fas more PR

UTMB, March of Dimes Partner to Create Prematurity Research Center (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB, March of Dimes partner to create Prematurity Research Center The University of Texas Medical Branch and the March of Dimes have partnered to create the March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center to accelerate understanding, predicting and preventing preterm birth. Under the leadership of Dr. Ramkumar Menon, director of the Division of Basic Science and Transl more PR

Volaris Partners With SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace Adding More Than 220 Low- Cost Routes to Agency Content Choice (10)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Volaris partners with SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace adding more than 220 low- cost routes to agency content choice Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), Mexico's leading ultra-low-cost airline, and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new multi-year agreement that will make the airline's content av more PR

With Prop 50, is Cali voting on Trump, Texas, or both? (10)
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * With Prop 50, is Cali voting on Trump, Texas, or both? * In August, Texas state legislators voted for a mid-decade redistricting plan that is likely to turn five U.S. House of Representatives seats from Democrat to Republican. Soon after, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a retaliatory effort, a special election in which California voters are asked to approve new congressiona more PR