FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is ready to welcome millions of holiday travelers * Airline's enhanced customer experience takes flight during one of the most-traveled times of the year. FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines is ready to welcome more than 12 million customers this winter holiday season across more than 119,000 flights a larger schedule that provides customers more choices than in 2024. more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Arctic plunge to bring sub-zero temps and snow; take extra care to stay heart healthy * DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2025 A significant Arctic blast expected to hit the U.S. starting later this week will bring the coldest air of the season, dangerous wind, heavy snow - and the risk of heart issues - to those living in communities from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes. The exertion more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights Back Against Far-Left Officials Targeting Immigration Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R. 6608, the Safeguarding Homeland Immigration Enforcement from Local Detention (SHIELD) Act \- new legislation responding to escalating rhetoric from far-Left state and local officials who have threatened to arrest or prosecute federal i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Texas Securities Commissioner's Refutation of False Claim Related to AG Paxton's Anti-Muslim Lawsuit Against EPIC * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a statement by Texas Securities Commissioner Travis Iles refuting a false claim made in connection wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Declares Trump a Threat to Democracy as 140 Courageously Vote to Advance Impeachment * ( Washington, D.C. ) On Friday, December 12, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor to confront the threats posed by Donald John Trump to democracy and the Constitution and to commend the courageous Members who voted to advance his impeachment resolution. You can access an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Members Vote to Table Impeachment Resolution - H.Res.939 * ( Washington, DC )On Wednesday, December 11, 2025, Congressman Al Green issued the following statement regarding H.Res.939, a privileged resolution calling for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. After consideration, the House voted 237-140 to table the measure, with 47 members voting "present." A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cuellar Helps Advance Protect America's Workforce Act * U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced today that he voted yes on the bipartisan Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) after signing the successful discharge petition that forced the bill onto the House floor. PAWA, authored by Rep. Jared Golden (ME-2) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), repeals an executive order t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Votes to Pass Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act * Language from the Congressman's amendment honoring the late Seaman Angelina Resendiz from Brownsville, Texas, was included in accompanying NDAA materials. Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement on voting in favor of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, which would codify a portion of President Trump's AI Action Plan and enable the Department of War (DoW) to establish and lead a National Security and Defense AI Institute to advance defense innovatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act. This legislation would improve access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) by creating a formal funding structure and allowing Medicare to cover t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DARPA's FSHARP program manager visits NAMRU San Antonio, tours research laboratories * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Dr. Jeremy Pamplin, program manager, Biological Technologies Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, visited with leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Batt more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of War releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates * The Department of War released the 2026 basic allowance for housing rates Dec. 11. The basic allowance for housing rates will increase by an average of 4.2 percent, and an estimated $29.9 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 15 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * Eight SwRI hydrogen projects funded by ENERGYWERX * December 15, 2025 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has received $1.75 million in funding from the ENERGYWERX program to support a set of hydrogen-related projects. The eight projects focus on testing components for the hydrogen industry to improve energy infrastructure and support the use of this clean-burning fuel.  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas advances STEP Ahead plan to meet Southeast Texas' growing power needs * As Southeast Texas experiences rapid growth, Entergy Texas is investing in a stronger, more reliable power grid to support the region's expanding communities and economy. Through its long-term Southeast Texas Energy Plan, known as STEP Ahead, the company is advancing major projects that will enhance rel more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * From Ideas to Impact: UTMB Leaders Named NAI Fellows The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is celebrating a major achievement as Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System, and Dr. Vineet Gupta, vice president for innovation and commercialization at UTMB and CEO of Medical Branch Innovations, Inc, have been named Fellows of the National Academy of In more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Getting care through TRICARE's Active Duty Dental Program * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Maintaining dental health is a critical part of overall force readiness. Are you on active duty but live far away from your nearest military dental clinic? Or do you need dental care that your military dental clinic can't provide? You should know that TRICARE offers the A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stitt Holds Entrepreneur Roundtable * "Reigniting the American Dream" event in Austin highlights business-friendly policies, career-connected learning Austin, Texas - NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt convened business and education leaders in Austin this week for "Innovation in Industry & Education: A Hands-On Policy Lab for State  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * High-speed ditching of bulk methamphetamine leads to 135-month sentence for convicted felon * HOUSTON - A 45-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute bulk crystal methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Devon Shermaine Rhodes pleaded guilty Sept. 15. U.S. District Judge Keith more PR

WACO, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * How Shaw Sports Turf's Game On Technology Is Redefining Modern Playing Surfaces * Throughout the 2025 college football season, the end zones at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium have gained notoriety. It's hard not to see why. Against the dark blue turf in both end zones lies wheat stalk stretched from pylon to pylon, with "KANSAS" displayed over the top of it, giving t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Calls for a Vote to Impeach Donald John Trump * Congressman Al Green made a promise and commitment to bring a vote to the floor of the House of Representatives to impeach Donald John Trump before the Christmas break. He is true to his word, and until the vote is taken, he will stage a sit-in by taking the same seat he had on the floor of the House of Representatives during the  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Leading with character, for Earth and space * Our daily lives revolve around points of connectivity fueled by technology. From the ability to communicate around the globe to using GPS in our cars and on our handheld devices, our day-to-day capabilities are defined by space. Beyond the conveniences we've grown accustomed to, space is home to a vast network that requires distinct attention and demands th more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Names Experienced Communications Executive to Key Leadership Role * Marian University has welcomed a seasoned higher education communicator as its new vice president of marketing and communications, Michael Johnson. Drawing on more than six years as chief marketing and communications officer at East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, Johnson brings extensive leadership experience in b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Admin's Work to Secure Air, Land, and Sea at Worldwide Threats Hearing with Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a committee hearing titled, "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland." McCaul an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Mexico Agrees to Meet Water Treaty Obligations for Farmers in the American Southwest * (Washington, D.C., December 12, 2025) - Today, the United States and Mexico reached an understanding to meet the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. This agreement extends to the current cycle and the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $174M Health Care Fraud Conspiracy * On Oct. 23, a Missouri man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare by unlawfully billing hundreds of millions of dollars in claims for cancer genetic testing and cardiovascular genetic testing. According to court documents, Jamie P. McNamara, 50, of Kansas City, operate more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Noem Storms Out of Hearing, Refuses to Answer Johnson's Questions * WASHINGTON, DC As ICE continues detaining American citizens and operating unchecked in cities like Dallas, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stormed out of a House Homeland Security Committee hearing rather than answer Congresswoman Julie Johnson's questions about ICE's misconduct and her failure to rein in her own agents. "I more PR

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina City Reverses Course, Permits Local Church's Advertisements on City Buses * Durham, NC The City of Durham, North Carolina will once again allow local church New Life Christian Center to advertise itself and its programs on city buses. After receiving First Liberty's demand lette more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Paul, lead of Rice Nexus, elected to National Academy of Inventors * Sanjoy Paul, executive director of Rice Nexus and AI Houston and associate vice president for technology development at Rice University, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Paul joins 169 other distinguished U.S. academics in the 2025 class of fellows announced Dec. 11. The fellowship is the highest pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Votes to Advance the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I voted for legislation that streng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Sounds the Alarm During Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, used the annual Worldwide Threats hearing to sound the alarm on the escalating dangers the United States is currently facing as a direct result of the Biden-Harris administration's failure more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Priorities in Military Quality of Life, Defense Package To Become Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted to pass the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FY26 NDAA is a must-pass, yearly policy package that outlines the funding provisions for our nation's defense priorities and military quality of life init more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions DHS Secretary Noem on Coast Guard Operations in Venezuela, Thanks DHS Personnel * * Click here to watch * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) requested an update from Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS), Kristi Noem, on current Coast Guard operations in Venezuela and showed his appreciation for DHS personnel across the agency during the more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Psychiatry Residency Program Brings Expanded Mental Health Care to East Texas By Brittany Foreman A new psychiatry residency program is launching in the area to help meet the state's growing behavioral health workforce needs. Developed through the Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium (SHREC), in partnership with Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare and Huntsville Memorial Hospital, the program plans  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:25-cv-02635-L, 4:25-cv-4622; N.D. Tex. filed Sept. 29, 2025, S.D. Tex. filed Sept. 29, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Kevin L. Jefferson, No. 3:25-cv-02635-L (N.D. Tex. filed Sept. 29, 2025) Securities and Exchange Commission v. Demetrius L. Early, No. 4:25-cv-4622 (S.D. Tex. filed Sept. 29, 2025) On November 21, 2025, U.S. District Courts for the Northern District more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:23-cv-2081-S; N.D. Tex. filed Sept. 18, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories, Inc. and Donal R. Schmidt, Jr., No. 3:23-cv-2081-S (N.D. Tex. filed Sept. 18, 2023) On November 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered final judgments as to Dallas-based Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories, Inc. ("RT more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Second week of December sees another 293 people charged in border security-related matters in the Southern District of Texas * HOUSTON - A total of 294 cases have been filed related to immigration and border security from Dec. 5-11, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. A total of 87 people face charges of illegal entry, while another 182 face charges more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Kennedy, Colleagues Introduce PURE Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kenned (R-La.), and colleagues introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures (PURE) Act. The legislation gives law enforcement stronger, cleaner tools to combat meth trafficking by eliminating the obsolete legal distinction between pure and impure methamphetamine. Upon introduction,  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force, Polish Cyber Command reaffirm commitment to collective cyber defense * Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Poland Cyber Command reinforced the strength of the strong U.S.-Poland cyber alliance during a technical exchange, key leader engagement and award ceremony, underscoring the two commands' unified resolve to deter and defeat ma more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study uncovers beneficial relationship between gardening and osteoarthritis * Gardening/yardwork is one of the few forms of leisure physical activity that people tend to do more as they age. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and a major cause of disability that also tends to occur more as people age. Baylor College of Medicine investigators were interested in studying the relationship more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- 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 awarded $2.1 million to improve women's heart health * A Texas A&M AgriLife researcher was awarded $2.1 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to help rural Texas women take charge of their heart health through evidence-based nutrition, physical activity and community engagement strategies.  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M to award more than 6,000 diplomas at fall commencements * Texas A&M University will award approximately 6,047 degrees to fall graduates at six commencement ceremonies this month. Commencements will be held at Reed Arena on Dec. 17 and 18 for undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. Graduates will have their names called and walk the stage, then return to their seats. Diplomas will be ma more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M University welcomes inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in four-week course * Texas A&M University will partner with the U.S. Space Force's Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) to welcome two dozen mid-level officers from the Space Force next month. The officers, known as Guardians, will embark on a four-week Captain's Leadership Course at the  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know * Financing your education is an important part of planning your journey at Texas Southern University. Whether you're an incoming freshman, a continuing student, or transferring to Texas Southern, the university offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to reward academic success and support student access. This guide provide more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Wheat Legacy Award presented to Jackie Rudd * The Texas Wheat Producers Board honored Jackie Rudd, Ph.D., with its inaugural Texas Wheat Legacy Award at the 2025 Texas Wheat Partners Dinner on Dec. 2 in Amarillo. Rudd is a Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder, Regents Fellow and professor in the Texas A&M Department o more PR

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Aims to Bolster U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure with Investment in FirstElement Fuel * PLANO, Texas (Dec.12, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced a strategic investment in FirstElement Fuel, Inc., (FEF) the largest retail hydrogen fueling infrastructure provider in California, with 92 retail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strength more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two College of Engineering fixtures named Regents Professors * Two professors in Texas A&M University's College of Engineering received the Regents Professor designation from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in November. The prestigious honor went to Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engi more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Pioneering Researchers Recognized as Rising Stars in Texas Innovation Two distinguished faculty members from The University of Texas at Dallas are among five Texas-based researchers chosen to receive the 2026 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). Dr. Bilal Akin, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Team Wins Gold Medal in World Genetic Engineering Competition By Kim Horner A team of University of Texas at Dallas students earned international recognition for a discovery that may one day help make fragile messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines more stable. The Comets, whose work focused on tardigrades and the microscopic invertebrates' stress-protective proteins, won a gold medal and were among f more PR

WACO, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * University of Texas senior defensive back Michael Taaffe wins the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy for leadership in community service * University of Texas senior defensive back Michael Taaffe is the recipient of the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football's most prestigious community service award. He was also named captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team during T more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with UTMB Health, awarded $50 million by the state of Texas to lead ibogaine clinical trials By Jeannette Sanchez UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health), has been awarded $50 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to lead a collaborative two-year, multicen more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health, In Collaboration with UTHealth Houston, Awarded $50 Million By The State Of Texas To Lead Ibogaine Clinical Trials The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health), in collaboration with UTHealth Houston, has been awarded $50 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to lead a collaborative two-year, multicenter research trial that will e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Video Game Developers in Texas Vote to Form Latest Wall-to-Wall Union with CWA * Richardson, Texas A strong majority of video game workers at Microsoft subsidiary id Software voted in favor of union representation with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), either by signing a union representation card or indicating that they wanted union representation via an more PR