DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: * * * ACEP Statement Regarding the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule WASHINGTON, DC--"The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is deeply disappointed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') decision to finalize policies in the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that will harm emergency medicine, lead to more provider consolidation, a more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * AI is charting a new course in maritime research at Texas A&M Galveston * Once powered by wind and steam, today's ships are increasingly driven by data, making the ability to protect vessels from cyberattacks more imperative than ever. Texas A&M University at Galveston is preparing students for the future of maritime business and research through two new courses being developed in an international partner more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover nuclear droplets that link multiple leukemias revealing new therapeutic target A hidden structure inside the cell is rewriting how scientists understand leukemia. Beneath the microscope, what looked like disorder turned out to follow a simple physical rule - one that connects several major mutations behind the disease. In new research from Baylor College of Medicine, scientis more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Nov. 4 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Bob Wills' Texas Playboys to perform at the McSwain Theatre, Ada, Nov. 7 * ADA, Okla. A legendary Western swing band will entertain the crowd with its quintessential brand of toe-tapping music at the McSwain Theatre 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7. Bob Wills' Texas Playboys, led by two-time Grammy winner Jason Roberts, continues to deliver the same brassy, melodic so more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $1.2 million in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge * PHARR, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $1,231,750 in alleged methamphetamine concealed in a commercial vehicle. "CBP officers used all available tools and resou more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cuellar Statement on Border Wall Construction * Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), issued the following statement after the City of Laredo received official notice from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding plans to construct a border wall along the entire southern border, including areas within Laredo, Texas: "Border walls are a 14th-century solution to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pfluger Announces Town Hall in Mason **MEDIA ADVISORY** * MASON, TX U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a community town hall in Mason. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Mason Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, from 11:00 12:00 pm CT WHERE: Mason Bank 111 Westmoreland Str more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ INTRODUCES BILL TO PROHIBIT MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced his introduction of H.R. 5879, the Save American Democracy (SAD) Act. The bill would prohibit states from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and appointment unless it is strictly mandated in the legi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Lays Bare Obamacare Shortcomings on Shutdown Day 34 * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) exposed the shortcomings and failed promises of Obamacare, a Democrat-created system that has enriched insurance companies and left Americans with skyrocketing costs, in response to Senate Democrats' failed argument that they have shut down the government for 34 days over health care. Ex more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes * Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals. While recent price trends for whole turkeys were much higher than last year, the cost of other traditional fare l more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * CrowdStrike Accelerates European Partner Growth and Profitability with Expanded Distributor-Led Services New program empowers distributors to deliver localized language support and accelerate adoption of the Falcon platform * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today introduced its new Authoriz more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Delivers Zero-Touch Discovery and Unified Visibility for XIoT Security New Falcon for XIoT innovations bring deeper industrial and OT telemetry into the Falcon platform, eliminating blind spots and complexity across environments * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced new Falcon(R) fo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Expands the Agentic Security Workforce, Trained on the Knowledge of Elite Analysts New mission-ready agents work in concert with custom-built and third-party agents to automate high-impact workflows across the full security lifecycle * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today expanded its Agentic  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Unveils Charlotte Agentic SOAR to Orchestrate the Agentic Security Workforce The orchestration layer of the Agentic Security Platform unites intelligent agents to coordinate real-time agent-to-agent and analyst-to-agent collaboration * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced Charlotte  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Dikita Enterprises Inc., Dallas, Texas, a small business operating under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs, has voiced objections to a recently enacted Interim Final Rule (IFR). The organization raised concerns about the implications of the changes, which they claim threaten to reverse progress made in equitable participation for minority and women-owned firms in federa more ST

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * EY Selects CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM to Power Global Cybersecurity Managed Services Expanded collaboration makes Falcon Next-Gen SIEM the foundation of EY global cyber managed services for security and non-security data, accelerating AI-driven security transformation for clients  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Riverbend Financial Corporation, Northwest Bancorporation of Illinois, Inc., and First Citizens Bank of Butte * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Riverbend Financial Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas Written Agreement dated February 14, 2023 (PDF) Terminated October more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Finalists named in global health technology competition to advance heart and brain health * DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2025 - Health care innovation often outpaces adoption especially for people with heart disease and stroke, the world's leading causes of death. To help bridge this gap, the American Heart Association(r), a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone e more PR

TYLER, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * General anesthesia leads to better post-surgery outcomes for acute stroke patients compared to moderate sedation, UTHealth Houston researchers discover By Catherine Marfin Patients who undergo general anesthesia while receiving a specialized surgery to treat strokes have better outcomes than patients who are moderately sedated, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Talesha Little, an office administrator at Iconic Consulting Group Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concern over the interim final rule (IFR) modifying the disadvantaged business enterprise(DBE) and airport concession DBE (ACDBE) programs. The letter stated that the sudden regulatory shift risks undermining decades of progress that supported jobs and communities. The individual argued that the de more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Michael Wilson, a field engineer/quality assurance inspector for Iconic Consulting Group Inc., Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concern over the Interim Final Rule (IFR) modifying the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) programs. The author stated that these programs are essential for creating opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned firms, and that the sudde more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- DeJuan J. Carter, vice-president of operations / operations manager - projects at Iconic Consulting Group Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concern over an Interim Final Rule (IFR) affecting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) programs. The individual stated that the programs are essential for creating opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned fir more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Hosts Maria Bartiromo in the Permian Basin * WASHINGTON, DC ICYMI ( In Case You Missed It ): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed Maria Bartiromo, host of Mornings with Maria on Fox Business and Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News, to the Permian Basin the region that keeps America running and fuels our nation's energy independence. From a Diamondback Energy frac site to a more PR

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Introducing Toyota's Bold New Side-by-Side Concept, the Scion 01 * Rugged capability and heart-pounding power come together in the daring new off-road Scion 01 concept, designed to push the limits of adventure with cutting-edge technology. LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2025) - Toyota is excited to unveil a new off-road concept under the iconic Scion name, celebrated for its legacy as a creati more PR

WACO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Jackson State's W.C. Gorden Selected As The 2025 AFCA Trailblazer Award Recipient * W.C. Gorden, former head coach at Jackson State, has been named the American Football Coaches Association's recipient of the 2025 Trailblazer Award. The award will be presented posthumously to Gorden during the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The AFCA Trailblazer Award was  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded Detailed Engineering Contract for Qatar's High-Value Offshore Project * HOUSTON, November 4, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract for detailed engineering services for the Bul Hanine oil and gas field in Qatar. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide detailed design and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Powers Defence Integration: Turning Capability into Strategic Advantage * By: Nic Maan, Vice President Australia Defence and Security Solutions In an era increasingly characterised by geostrategic complexity and rapid technological change, competitive military advantage will increasingly rely on successful integration.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Mark Wingate, president of Maxivolt Corp., Amarillo, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about foreign influence in the development of U.S. National Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and safety regulations. The author, who is focused on technical standards, stated that the U.S. has become a platform where foreign enterprises embed regulations and intellectual property into American industries, which poses ser more ST

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New research showcases cardiovascular effects of space travel * Human health is influenced by many factors: diet, exercise, family history, and believe it or not gravity. The Earth's gravitational pull, or its absence, affects the movement of fluid throughout the body, impacting blood flow. As space travel becomes more common, it's crucial to understand the body's reaction to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Raquel Olivier, president and CEO of Olivier Inc., Dallas, Texas, a small business operating within the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns regarding an Interim Final Rule announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on October 3, 2025. The rule seeks to eliminate all race- and sex-based presumptions from the DBE and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Ent more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Priority Group Inc., Mesquite, Texas, a certified small business operating under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, has voiced concerns regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued on October 3, 2025. The organization submitted a public comment letter to the federal agency, highlighting issues related to the abrupt implementation of the IFR without the necessary public comment process. In the letter, Priority Group, Inc. not more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Legislation to Eliminate the Tax-Exempt Status for Extremist Groups with Ties to Terrorist Organizations * Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the No Tax-Exemptions for Terror Act. This legislation would eliminate the tax-exempt status for extremist groups with close ties to terrorist organizations, such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).  "It is absurd that t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice expert available to discuss urban transportation and street design in Texas * As the Houston region continues to grow and evolve, so too does its complex network of roadways, highways and public spaces. With ongoing conversations around congestion, redevelopment and equitable and inclusive access shaping the city's future, Rice University offers an expert voice on urban transportation and infrastructure d more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Baker Institute and The Carter Center to host annual elections conference in Houston * Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and The Carter Center will co-host their fifth annual elections conference, " 25 Years After Bush v. Gore: Contested Elections Then and Now," Dec. 8 at Rice in Houston. This year's conference will examine the enduring challenges of contested elections in the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- SGH Welding Co. LLC, Killeen, Texas, submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to pause the implementation of a new Interim Final Rule (IFR) that poses serious challenges for small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses across the nation. The letter expresses alarm over the recent regulatory changes that could undermine decades of progress in equitable transportation contracting. The IFR, which became effective immediately on October 3 more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study shows light can reshape atom-thin semiconductors for next-generation optical devices * Rice University researchers studying a class of atom-thin semiconductors known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have discovered that light can trigger a physical shift in their atomic lattice, creating a tunable way to adjust the materials' behavior and properties. The effect, observed in a TMD subtype name more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M students turn Camp Career Day into Hill Country flood relief * When flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country this summer, communities and camps that help shape many Aggie students' early experiences in youth leadership and outdoor education were devastated. This fall, students from the Texas A&M Recreation Educatio more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Three health tech innovators recognized for digital solutions to transform cardiovascular care * DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2025 - As digital health technologies gain momentum, [1] research is finding that more people are open to artificial intelligence (AI) supported health interventions when those are backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based guidelines. [2] To harn more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Tiny swarms, big impact: Researchers engineering adaptive magnetic systems for medicine, energy and environment * Rice University is partnering with researchers at the University of Washington, Columbia University and Louisiana State University on a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation to revolutionize how materials and microrobots can be designed, controlled and applied in real-world environm more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * TIRR Memorial Hermann Expands World-Renowned Services with New Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic in Cypress TIRR Memorial Hermann, ranked No. 2 among the country's top rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital rankings for 2025-2026, is opening a new outpatient clinic in Cypress. TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation - Cypress will create greater access to more PR

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Powers Possibility at SEMA 2025 * Gas. Hybrid. Electric. Hydrogen. Toyota Showcases a Multi-Pathway Future of Mobility and Adventure. LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2025) - Toyota arrives at the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with an inspiring message: "Powered by Possibility." As the industry explores a future shaped by an ever-evolving variety of powertrain te more PR

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Twice is Nice: Toyota Crown Signia Adds Two-Tone Paint for 2026 * * XLE and Limited Grades with Toyota Hybrid System and AWD Standard * Limited Grade Adds Two-Tone Exterior Paint for 2026, Pairing a Black Roof with Storm Cloud, Oxygen White, Finish Line Red, or Bronze Age Colors * Stylish Exterior with Color Matched Grille, Sleek Design, and Available 21-inch Wheels * Premi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Assists in Designing Robotic Hands for Use in Health, Agriculture, Manufacturing Dexterous Robots Move from Labs to Industry with NSF Support By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu In the rapidly evolving robotics industry, today's robots that might appear humanlike and dexterous still can't do what people do, lacking the ability to perform fine manipulation tasks required more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Gift of Kilby Collection Honors University's Engineering Legacy By Stephanie Ghandour The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas is now home to a collection of memorabilia belonging to Nobel laureate and engineer Jack Kilby, thanks to a generous donation from the family and friends of Kilby's longtime friend, Steven McQuay. During his 12-y more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Dinosaur Discovery Extends Known Range of Ancient Species Fossil fragments found on University-owned land in Hudspeth County, Texas * A dinosaur fossil discovery by a researcher from The University of Texas at El Paso may expand the known range of a species that roamed the Earth approximately 115 million years ago. Jason W. Ricketts, Ph.D., associate professor in UTEP' more PR