CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * "Innovating the Future of Educational Attainment in the Coastal Bend" ... Del Mar College holds second annual Superintendent Symposium to provide update, cover progress impacting Dual Enrollment Program Dual Enrollment participation among area high school students continues to grow, makes up 31 percent of fall 2025 credit enrollment; DMC currently partners with 51 ISDs By Melinda Eddleman The program keeps gr more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 20 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * 'Outlander' author donates literary archive to Texas A&M * The "Outlander" universe, in which a time-traveling British nurse finds adventure and romance with an 18th-century Scottish warrior, is coming to Aggieland. The best-selling book series author, Dr. Diana Gabaldon, has selected Texas A&M University's Cushing Memorial Library and Archives as the permanent home for her literary papers, notes and m more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 5,500 toxic sites in U.S. at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, UCLA Fielding-led research shows Key takeaways * Researchers found that if heat-trapping pollution grows unchecked, rising sea levels will flood a wide range of sites. * The types of sites that will flood include facilities handling sewage, toxic waste, oil and gas and other industrial pollutants, posing seriou more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American brings more learning and laughs to the skies * With more than 1,500 hours of carefully curated movies, TV shows and audio content, American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for every traveler. From reality TV favorites and beloved children's stories to the latest educational and family-friendly content, American's expanded entertainment lineup offers something for e more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Plot Latest Health Rollback, Rep. Doggett Introduces HSA Consumer Protection Legislation * Without substantial reforms, HSAs will continue to benefit the wealthiest few at a decade cost of nearly $180 billion Contact: Luis.Botello@mail.house.gov (link sends email) (202) 429-4620 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Ranking Member of the Ways and Mean more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Seton Hays recognized among the nation's top 10% for quality and safety * Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, Texas, has been recognized among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for its commitment to quality, safety and compassionate care after receiving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the 2 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Austin Man Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for Third Federal Drug Offense AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin man previously convicted of two federal drug offenses was sentenced Wednesday to 324 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, plus 24 months in prison for violating the requirements of a previously im more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space, KBR Successfully Complete First Uncrewed Thermal Vacuum Test of Next-Generation Spacesuit Axiom Space and KBR successfully completed the first uncrewed thermal vacuum test of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) Pressure Garment to evaluate the spacesuit's thermal performance and advanced mater more PR

WACO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Science and Spirit of Gratitude Baylor positive psychology experts offer science-based mechanism to deepen impact of gratitude By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Gratitude has long been celebrated as a virtue, but how do we truly embrace gratitude in ways that have a positive benefit on the overall well-being of ourselves and those around us? Leading Baylor University positive psychology researchers more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Baylor, Hess announce 2025 STEM guide that includes Stock Car Racers Baylor College of Medicine and Hess Toy Truck have collaborated for the 10th consecutive year on a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities and guides for students and educators nationwide. The newest guide, titled Ready, Set, STEM!, encourages students in kindergarten through eighth grade t more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Beaumont man convicted in federal drug trafficking conspiracy A Beaumont man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Darrell Joshua Bendy, 42, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute more than 50 gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: CAIR LDF & MLFA Sue Texas Governor Greg Abbott To Block Enforcement of "Unconstitutional, Defamatory" Proclamation Targeting CAIR-Texas * Attorneys to hold live virtual press conference at 3:30 pm eastern to address lawsuit filing today in federal court. The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) and the CAIR Legal Defense Fund (CAIR LDF) today announced more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Brownsville CBP officers seize $70K in unreported U.S. currency * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Brownsville Port of Entry seized $70,749 in bulk, unreported U.S. currency at the Gateway International Bridge during an outbound vehicle inspection. "CBP officers' duties not only involve inspecting inbound traff more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Texas State University issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Building a solid foundation: Strengthening the concrete workforce A newly established endowment will provide a sustainable source of funding to support student scholarships, program growth and resources that enhance retention and career readiness. * The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Patrons Foundation Board at Texas State University has unanimously approved a landmark $1 million endow more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Building an impactful, resilient and collaborative rail future for Australia * Rail projects aren't just about tracks and trains, they're about connecting communities and shaping opportunities. Rail can transform how communities connect, work, and thrive. As population growth continues to expand beyond urban centres, well-pla more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-TX Welcome Widespread Rejection of Texas Governor Abbott's Unconstitutional, Anti-Muslim Proclamation * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Texas chapter (CAIR-TX) today welcomed statements from a diverse collection of civil rights groups, elected officials and community organizations rejecting Texas Governor Greg Abbott's unconsti more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Testifies at State Board of Ed. Hearing for Students' Rights Despite Smears By Greg Abbott, Failed Opposition by Board Member * (Austin, Texas, 11/20/2025) - The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) yesterday testified before the State Board of Education (SBOE) during the Committee of the Full Board's discussion of wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Casar Push the Trump Administration for Answers on San Antonio ICE Raid * November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX- 35) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Bureau  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Himes Seek Answers on Intelligence Sharing Partnerships * November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) wrote to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding public reports that at least three countries have limited, or intend to limit, intelligence sharing with the United States. The President of Colombia, a c more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Files Reply Brief in Texas to Block Unconstitutional App Store Law * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed its reply brief today in its effort to block Texas's unconstitutional mobile app store law from taking effect January 1, 2026. CCIA is asking the court to grant a preliminary injunction until its full ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington discusses meeting with Treasury Secretary Bessent on Mornings with Maria This morning, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the House Budget Committee's meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the historic reforms and record tax relief for working families enacted  more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Cherokee County felon indicted in the Eastern District of Texas related to shooting of Jacksonville police officer TYLER, Texas -A Jacksonville convicted felon has been indicted and charged with federal firearms violations in connection with the shooting of a police officer in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Chord Energy Corp., a publicly traded U.S. company in Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urging for regulatory revisions that would bolster domestic energy production and facilitate acquisitions involving foreign publicly traded corporations. The letter, addressed to the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International), emphasizes the critical role of domestic oil and gas ownership in national security and sugge more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Made in America Manufacturing Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing" to examine how small businesses are driving innovation and job creation by more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the PARL Act Congressman Wesley Hunt introduces the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act (PARL ACT). The PARL Act will protect U.S. businesses and ensure that they are not unfairly punished for complying with U.S. sanctions and export controls. Currently, Russia is pursuing spurious legal action against American companies that have ceased to continue busi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Calls for Formal Investigation into USPS Problems in El Paso * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull urging a formal investigation into widespread United States Postal Service (USPS) problems affecting El Paso residents and postal workers. The Congresswoman's request is in light of significant rise in constituent case more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Hearing on the Radical Left's Crusade Against Immigration Enforcement * 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, "ICE Under Fire: The Radical Left's Crusade Against Immigration Enforcement." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here. "P more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: Antisemitism's Rise is Intolerable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News condemning the dangerous rise of antisemitism on the right and calling for moral clarity within the conservative movement to defend the dignity of every person. Antisemitism's rise is intolerable Senator John Cornyn The Dallas Morning News November 20,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Exempt Trafficking Survivors' Restitution from Federal Taxes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ron Wyden (D-OR), James Lankford (R-OK) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and U.S. Representatives Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) today introduced the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, which would exempt civil damages, restitution, and other mo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Corpus Christi man sentenced to over 13 years after distributing crack cocaine from apartment * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 38-year-old local resident has been ordered to prison for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and distribution of crack cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Evaristo Coleman pleaded guilty Aug. 20. U more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * CPRIT awards more than $15 million to BCM for cancer research Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $15 million in grants by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support innovative cancer research, treatments and prevention measures. CPRIT awarded nearly $154 million in grants to institutions across more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Daily oral GLP-1 pill exhibits promising results in treatment options for adults with diabetes and obesity in trial led by UTHealth Houston researcher By Sydney Lowther A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Continuing to Gain Momentum as Sabato's Crystal Ball Puts TX-15 Solidly On the Map * Yesterday, Sabato's Crystal Ball announced that it is shifting its prediction for Texas' 15th Congressional District away from Republicans, even under the maps a federal court just struck down. This rating comes as Monica De La Cruz and House Republicans have continuously left working f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Disability Assistance Chairman Luttrell Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Improving Accuracy, Accountability, and Positive Outcomes for Veterans at Oversight Hearing on VA's Medical Disability Examination Office Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * DNC Statement on the First Federal Hearing on North Carolina's Rigged Congressional Maps North Carolina Republicans' maps represent a blatant disenfranchisement of Black and Brown voters * Yesterday, a day after Texas' racially gerrymandered maps were struck down, a three-judge federal panel held its first hearing on whether to block North Carolina's rigged congressional maps,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 19, 2025, at a hearing on modernizing care coordination to prevent and treat chronic disease: * * * It's nice to be back together after such a long break. Today's focus on improving care coordination is certainly a laudable one that we can all agree on. I just wish there was more bipartisan coordination to come up with a solution  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * November 19, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned three judicial nominees at a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing. Durbin first questioned Nicholas Jon Ganjei, nominated to the U.S. District Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding available for water systems, with an additional $550 million available to states. Interested entities can apply for this funding through a rolling ap more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Man of Orchestrating $14 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud CHICAGO -- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Texas man of fraud for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scheme that bilked nearly 1,000 investors out of at least $14 million. ROBERT DUNLAP, 54, of Houston, Texas, was convicted of two counts of mail fraud on Monday more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Flock Safety Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North American New Product Innovation Recognition for Excellence in Mobile Security * San Antonio, TX November 20, 2025 Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Flock Safety has been recognized with the 2025 North American N more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Flourishing People: Abbie's internship and apprenticeship success * Abbie Roberts is a communications assistant on the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) contract at Sellafield, supporting the delivery of major nuclear infrastructure projects to decommission the nuclear site. 'Flourishing People' is central to partnership more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Hood pilot program reshapes sustainment * FORT HOOD, Texas - U.S. Army Soldiers from the 300th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Reserve integrated with the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps during a staff exercise from October 20, 2025, through Oct. 26, 2025. The 300th Sustainment Brigade's integration comes ahead of a sch more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Calls for DOJ Investigation into PRC Manipulation of U.S. Energy, Environmental Policy * WASHINGTON - Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi today urging the DOJ to investigate efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to manipulate the energy and environmental policy of the United States. In the le more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Heart of Nursing: TLU Houston Nursing Students Partner with Down Syndrome Association to Raise Funds and Awareness The Student Nurses Association on TLU's Houston campus prioritizes taking time away from school to support the local community. This month, the group partnered with the Down Syndrome Association of Houston and the National Down Syndrome Society to support the 25th annual Buddy Walk, an event dedi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force Operation Results in the Arrest of More than 150 Illegal Aliens at Tren de Aragua Nightclub in San Antonio * Law enforcement seized cocaine, three firearms, and approximately $35,000 in cash WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the success of a massive operation in San Antonio, Texas, conducted by the Homeland Security Task F more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Interstellar soil science: Aggie researcher explores farming on Mars * In a fusion of soil science, space exploration and brewing beer, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences doctoral student Harrison Coker '23 is leading research that could one day help humans thrive on another pla more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Announces $750,000 Department of Justice Grant for Mosaic Family Services * DALLAS, TX Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) announced that Mosaic Family Services in Dallas has received a $750,000 grant from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women. The funding, awarded through the Legal Assistance for Victims program, will help Mosaic continue its work providin more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR and Axiom Space Successfully Test Next-Generation Spacesuit in Critical Step Toward Returning to the Moon * PreviousAxiom Space and KBR successfully completed the first uncrewed thermal vacuum test of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), which is designed to support astronauts during the Artemis III mission - t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Remarks at Hearing on Semiconductor Export Controls * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) questioned witnesses at a subcommittee hearing titled, "Export Control Loopholes: Chipmaking Tools and their Subcomponents." McCaul, a congressional leader on semiconductor and high-tech issues, has long championed export controls on sens more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge U.S. Action to Free Wrongfully Detained Pastor Jin, Support Religious Freedom in China * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Texas' U.S. Senator Ted Cruz led a bipartisan effort to push for immediate action from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in response to the Chinese government detaining Pastor "Ezra" Jin Ming more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Most Homemade Dog Diets Are Not Nutritionally Complete, Texas A&M Researchers Find Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners. However, new research from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that most homemade diets are missing important nutrients that dogs need in order t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- Netlist Inc., Irvine, California, filed with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint focuses on the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the domestic sale after importation of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same and their components. The companies named in the complaint are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Suwon, South Korea; Samsung Electr more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * New Mexico Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking EL PASO, Texas - A New Mexico man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso on Wednesday to 262 months in prison for trafficking approximately 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl. According to court documents, Edgar Omar Martinez, 43, of Anthony, was arrested on M more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Reschedules Oral Argument on Long Mott Construction Permit Application A Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety and Licensing Board will conduct an oral argument Dec. 8 on challenges to a construction permit application from Long Mott Energy LLC, for a multi-unit advanced reactor facility in Calhoun County, Texas. The oral argument wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Farm Bureau * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President Russell Boening and TFB board members to discuss efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm (NWS) and the historic wins included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, now law, which will bolster the agriculture economy and ensure Texas farmers and ranchers are able t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Pseudo-job seeker caught with over 40 kilograms of methamphetamine * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A U.S. citizen residing in Reynosa, Mexico, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. On April 25, Marco Antonio Rodriguez, 20, approached the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint driving a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following opening remarks on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republican Attempts to Distract from their Failing Public Safety Agenda Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Oversight hearing on combatting violen more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Recharging the powerhouse of the cell * Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University may have discovered a way to stop or even reverse the decline of cellular energy production a finding that could have revolutionary effects across medicine. Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar and Ph.D. student John Soukar, along with their fellow researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineer more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud Applauds CCRTA's Grant Award for Bus Maintenance Facility Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) applauds the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) for receiving a federal grant for a new Maintenance Facility. CCRTA will receive $46,280,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Low and No Emission Grant Program, provided by the Fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Legislation to Freeze All Immigration * November 20, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act today. This legislation would freeze all immigration to the U.S., except for temporary tourist visas, until certain conditions are met to ensure our immigration system is working on behalf o more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Sabre introduces game-changing Concierge IQ(TM) solution for airlines: Generative AI-powered assistant revolutionizes travel planning, shopping and servicing through direct interactions with passengers across their journey Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced the launch of SabreMosaic(TM) Concierge IQ(TM) for airli more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * San Antonio Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding COVID Relief Program A San Antonio woman was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez to 12 months and one day in prison and ordered to pay $492,841.78 in restitution for wire fraud. According to court documents, Leticia Arceneaux, 48, worked full time from home as a hum more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Satellites and AI put UTA on front lines of flood fight * The University of Texas at Arlington's Water Engineering Research Center known as WERCis leading a new project that utilizes satellite imagery and advanced computing to enhance the understanding and preparedness of Texas communities for natural disasters, including floods, oil spills and coastal land subsidence. The effort, more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU Students Gain Career Confidence Through Dress for Success Houston By Emily Binetti Thanks to a connection made by Sam Houston State University (SHSU) alumna and KHOU 11 News anchor Mia Gradney, a group of Bearkats gained valuable career preparation and confidence through Dress for Success Houston (DFSH). The idea began when Gradney learned from fellow alumni that some SHSU students lacked access more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Solved cold case shows how UTA students serve the community * By Jennifer Cowley, president of the University of Texas at Arlington for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. University of Texas at Arlington faculty member Patricia Eddings was aiming high when she first proposed that the Arlington Police Department allow her criminal justice students to dive into unsolved homicide cases.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following statement: * * * Statement from the Alzheimer's Association on Lawsuit Against DPRIT * AUSTIN, Texas - The Alzheimer's Association is deeply concerned by the lawsuit seeking to block the implementation of Proposition 14 and the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). This legal challenge undermines the will of nearly 70% of Texas voters who overwhelmingl more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 20 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Study: Rio Grande basin at serious risk from overuse of water * A new study powered by Northern Arizona University's FEWSION Project found the water crisis in the Rio Grande basin is severepotentially just two dry winters away from a major water shortage for farms and communities in New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. The study, published Nov. 20 in Discover Water, was led by Brian Richter of Sustainable  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Targeting brain immune cells could restore Alzheimer's-related lipid imbalance, UT Health San Antonio research shows More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as "lipoid granules," along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles. These observations led to the identification of Alzheim more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * TASB Takes Legal Action to Protect Policy Service Copyrights, Intellectual Property The Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (TASB) took formal legal action this week to defend its intellectual property against what it believes to be copyright infringement by Texans for Excellence in Education (TEE). This action is being taken to protect the integrity of TASB Policy  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife builds beef cattle efficiency through producer education * Texas A&M AgriLife is partnering with beef producers across Texas to optimize production efficiency and sustainability of cow-calf and stocker operations. The Texas Beef Cattle Efficiency Initiative is designed to help ranchers identify and adopt manag more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), Dallas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (the GENIUS Act). The Council expresses its appreciation for the opportunity to engage early in the regulatory process and emphasizes the importance of ensuring the public's perception of payment stablecoins as "cash in hand." In the letter, the TBC, a  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Educators Applaud the Passage of Rep. Tony Gonzales' School Security Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, Congressman Tony Gonzales' (TX-23) legislation, the National Strategy for School Security Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Strategy for School Security Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop best practices for schools across the  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking More than 20 Pounds of Fentanyl-Cocaine Mixture WACO, Texas - A Brownsville man was arrested in Waco on criminal charges related to his alleged possession with intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing fentanyl. According to court documents, Jaime Vanegas, 28, was the driver and sol more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Three years of growth: The state of Airbnb-friendly real estate * Three years ago, Airbnb partnered with leading real estate companies to launch Airbnb-friendly Apartmentsa first-of-its-kind program designed to help renters find buildings where responsible part-time hosting is allowed. Since then, the Airbnb-friendly program has grown into a recognized amenity acro more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 21 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane scientists uncover new pain-signaling switch Researchers at Tulane University, with a team of colleagues from eight other universities, have discovered a new nerve cell signaling mechanism that could transform our understanding of pain and lead to safer, more effective treatments. The study, co-led by Matthew Dalva, the Phyllis M. Taylor Presidential Chair in Brain Science at Tulane, and Ted  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock's Carrie Phillips Named Texas Tech's 2025 Raider on the Rise * Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named Texas Tech University's 2025 Raider on the Rise, an honor recognizing standout alumni whose leadership is transforming their fields. Phillips received the award recently during the more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Underlying cause of Gulf War illness confirmed in UTSW study * DALLAS - Nov. 20, 2025 - Dysfunctional mitochondria, organelles that serve as cellular power generators, appear to cause the symptoms of Gulf War illness (GWI) among tens of thousands of veterans of the Persian Gulf War, UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists confirmed in a new study. The findings, published i more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Coming Soon: A Blood Pressure Monitoring Smartwatch A new smartwatch, being developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and North Carolina State University, will enable continuous monitoring of blood pressure, a key indicator of heart health. Cardiovascular diseases represent the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming 18 million lives annually, but these conditions often go unde more PR

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * New UNT lab connects humanities to community through collaboration, accessible scholarship Faculty and students at the University of North Texas celebrated the grand opening of a new center that will bring humanities scholarship to the Dallas-Fort Worth region through applied research and collaboration. The Lab for Engaged, Applied and Public Humanities (LEAPH) connects humanities scholars to the more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UT System Regents Approve Construction of New $108M Student Housing Complex at UTEP With soaring enrollment, building will ease demand for more housing on campus * This week, The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the construction of a new $108 million student housing complex at The University of Texas at El Paso. The approval comes after high demand for more housin more PR

TYLER, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Honors College Senior Nationally Published in Academic Journal Nixon Gorka of Athens, an honors student and senior history major at The University of Texas at Tyler, wrote an award-winning paper that was recently published in "The Windmill" -- the academic journal of the Great Plains Honors Council. Gorka received a 2025 Dennis Boe Paper Award for her work, "The Last Penum more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT-Led Team Wins Gordon Bell Prize for Breakthrough Research on Real-Time Tsunami Digital Twin A research team led by Omar Ghattas, professor of mechanical engineering and principal faculty member of the Oden Institute at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded the 2025 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Gordon Bell Prize for their work on real-time tsunami forecasting. Often more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA study probes status of rural health care, hospitals * New research from The University of Texas at Arlington examines the widening health care gap between rural and urban communities and how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) program, launched Jan. 1, 2023, is helping address the crisis. "We need to continue to spotlight the challeng more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine researcher leading the fight against Alzheimer's disease By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - NOV. 20, 2025 - For many families in the Rio Grande Valley, memory loss is an all-too-familiar story. Parents misplace keys. Grandparents forget familiar names. Over time, everyday tasks slip away. It is a pattern Dr. Gladys Maestre has dedicated her life to cha more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Website for Reporting Suspected Fraud and Other Concerns * * Bulletin No: 2025-33 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical and legal standards. In support of this commitment, the Bank, under our Anti-Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Policy, makes available  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * WuXi AppTec Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the CRDMO Industry * S an Antonio, TX 20 November, 2025 Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that WuXi AppTec has received the 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the contr more PR