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60 or older? Super Bowl XL parties offer a chance to kick off better health (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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60 or older? Super Bowl XL parties offer a chance to kick off better health
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DALLAS - Feb. 02, 2026 - If you've been around as long as the Super Bowl, which turns 60 this year, your seventh decade marks a great opportunity to get serious about those healthier lifestyle changes you've been putting off.
You can start on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8) - if not sooner.
Since the more PR
7-Eleven, Inc. is Spreading the Love With Valentine's Day Deals That Will Make Hearts and Taste Buds Soar (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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7-Eleven, Inc. is Spreading the Love with Valentine's Day Deals That Will Make Hearts and Taste Buds Soar
Roses are red, violets are blue; 7-Eleven has meals and deals perfect for two
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This Valentine's Day, 7-Eleven, Inc. is proving that love doesn't have to be complicated - or costly. Customers can celebrate the season of love with easy meals and tasty treats from partici more PR
AI Data Centers Need Skilled People: Oracle Academy Helps Build AI Careers (10)
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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AI Data Centers Need Skilled People: Oracle Academy Helps Build AI Careers
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To meet growing demand and reinforce America's AI leadership, Oracle is building AI data centers in communities across the United States. But this advanced AI infrastructure isn't enough on its own. It needs people who have the skills and creativity more PR
American Heart Association: Consumer survey shows many still incorrectly believe CPR requires special training (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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New consumer survey shows many still incorrectly believe CPR requires special training
New consumer survey findings from the American Heart Association show that nearly six in every ten American adults still incorrectly believe only those with special training should perform Hands-Only CPR. [1] The perpetuation of this myth can be the difference between life and death as sc more PR
ASCE Announces 2026 Outstanding Projects and Leaders Award Winners (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release:
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ASCE Announces 2026 Outstanding Projects and Leaders Award Winners | ASCE
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RESTON, Va. - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced today its 2026 recipients of the Society's Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories: construction, design, education, gov more PR
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets Fiber Business (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets Fiber Business
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Key Takeaways:
* AT&T has purchased substantially all of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business, bringing millions more Americans the simple, seamless and trusted experience they can depend on, with the best Internet technology available today.
* Through this acquisition, more than 1 million fiber subscribers across mo more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes government-mandated COVID vaccinations (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes government-mandated COVID vaccinations
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 13-state friend-of-the-court brief to protect the right of South Carolinians to be free from government-mandated COVID vaccines.
"Since 2020, we have seen a concerted push to curtail personal liberty in the name of health and safety," Attorney Ge more PR
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents as Part of Investigation Into Austin ISD for Facilitating Student Protest Against Lawful Immigration Enforcement Activities (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Documents as Part of Investigation Into Austin ISD for Facilitating Student Protest Against Lawful Immigration Enforcement Activities
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Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded information from Austin Independent School District ("AISD") after district officials knowingly allowed students to leave campus during the school day to participate in protests against l more PR
Bipartisan lawmakers gather to create a pro-housing agenda for Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bipartisan lawmakers gather to create a pro-housing agenda for Pennsylvania
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Today, state Reps. Jared Solomon, Joe Hogan, John Inglis, and Abby Major introduced a new, bipartisan package of legislation aimed at tackling Pennsylvania's housing crisis. The proposed measures focus on removing local barriers to development, streamlining bureaucratic processes, and establishing comprehen more PR
Bonus Journeys, the Iconic Global Offer, Has Returned: World of Hyatt Members Can Turn Epic Adventures Around the Globe into Future Stays (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Bonus Journeys, the Iconic Global Offer, Has Returned: World of Hyatt Members Can Turn Epic Adventures Around the Globe into Future Stays
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Stay anywhere. Earn everywhere. Members can earn up to 28,000 Bonus Points at participating World of Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide with extra earnings at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels.
CHICAGO (February 2, 20 more PR
Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news:
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Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities
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From oral hormone treatments to liquid biopsies to next-generation targeted therapies, Susan G. Komen(r) helps drive the science reshaping the future
DALLAS - February 2, 2 more PR
Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US
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More frequent and intense weather phenomena like heatwaves, windstorms, or atmospheric rivers often come in pairs and these challenging combinations stress the power grid and lead to outages. A multi-year analysis by researchers from UConn's Outage Prediction Modeling (OPM) team, including Environmental Engineering more PR
Cantwell Tells DOJ to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Tells DOJ to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls
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Senators raise alarm on Attorney General Bondi's attempt to coerce Washington state, Minnesota, and 22 other states into relinquishing their states' voter registration lists AG Bondi demanded Minnesota release its list as a condition for the removal of ICE and CBP from Minneapolis more PR
Carter Secures $775,840 for Gatesville's Water Infrastructure Project Funding will support improvements to Hughes Elected Water Storage Tank (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Carter Secures $775,840 for Gatesville's Water Infrastructure Project Funding will support improvements to Hughes Elected Water Storage Tank
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GATESVILLE, TX-Congressman John Carter announced $775,840 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to support upgrades to the Hughes Elevated Water Storage Tank, a critical infrastructure project for the Gatesville community.
The funding was secured through the feder more PR
Comments By Attorneys General Raise Concerns Over Drone Package Delivery Environmental Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Attorneys General of several states and Harris County, Texas, have submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expressing significant concerns regarding the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Package Delivery Operations published in the Federal Register. This collective effort by the attorneys general highlights the pressing issues surrounding the potential environmental impacts of drone delivery expansions across t more ST
Congressman Veasey Slams Abbott's Decision That Hurts Texas' Universities, Hospitals, and Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Slams Abbott's Decision That Hurts Texas' Universities, Hospitals, and Businesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) issued the following statement in response to Governor Greg Abbott's directive ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to halt new H-1B visa petitions through the end of the 2027:
"Abbott's decision to freeze H-1B visa petitions at Texas more PR
Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Protect Unborn Lives, Prevent Child Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Protect Unborn Lives, Prevent Child Trafficking
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would make it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across state lines for an abortion if parental consent or notification requirements of the state of residence are not met:
"Too often, minors are trafficked across state li more PR
Cornyn Supports Bill to Prohibit State Excise Taxes on Firearms (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Supports Bill to Prohibit State Excise Taxes on Firearms
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AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, which would prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition:
"Alongside President Trump, I was proud to champion provisions to reduce the federal suppressor tax to $0 as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act," said Sen. Corn more PR
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Announces $705 Million High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems Sale to Australia (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced an arms sales to Australia. The agency outlined a proposed deal with an estimated total value of $705 million primarily focused on high-mobility artillery.
Procurement Details The centerpiece of the request is forty-eight (48) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). In addition to the launchers, the package includes M1084A2 resupply vehicles, M1095 trailers, practice rocket pods and specialized com more PR
DNC: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet Pulls Off Shocking Upset Victory, Flips Trump +17 Seat (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet Pulls Off Shocking Upset Victory, Flips Trump +17 Seat
Tonight, Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet clinched a shocking victory in the Texas Senate District 9 race -- a district Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. This victory is another sign that Democrats have the momentum heading into November. Democrats have now won or overperformed in 240 of 269 key elections si more PR
ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks
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* Nearly 150 games across ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network
* 16 top 10 regular season matchups
* Nearly 2,600 regular season games on ESPN+
* Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Returns for Seventh Year
* Conference Championships more PR
First Mid Insurance Group Announces Acquisition of Downs Insurance (10)
MATTOON, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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First Mid Insurance Group Announces Acquisition of Downs Insurance
First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a trusted provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Downs Insurance Agency in Decatur, IL. The transaction closed on January 12, 2026.
The acquisition supports FMIG's continued growth strategy across central Illinois and expands its presence more PR
From nutrition student to women's health, a winding path finds purpose (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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From nutrition student to women's health, a winding path finds purpose
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When Sydney Heck '21 started thinking about college, she envisioned a future behind the camera, not in healthcare. As a high school student, she worked in a doctor's office alongside a nutritionist, but her sights were set on film production and a communicatio more PR
Fugro USA Submits Comments on 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Fugro USA Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. As a leading provider of integrated Geo-data solutions, Fugro advocates for the critical role offshore leasing plays in ensuring energy security and economic opportunity in the United States.
Fugro emphasizes that its operations have supported resource development and coastal infrastru more ST
Genetic system makes worker cells more resilient producers of nanostructures for advanced sensing, therapeutics (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Genetic system makes worker cells more resilient producers of nanostructures for advanced sensing, therapeutics
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By Raji Natarajan,
Special to Rice News
Gas vesicles are among the largest known protein nanostructures produced and assembled inside microbial cells. These hollow, air-filled cylindrical nanostructures found in certain aquatic microbes have drawn increasing interest from scientists due to th more PR
Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a 1981 graduate from East Texas A&M (known then East Texas State University), has been reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) with a second term that ends October 31, 2031.
The TSBE more PR
Governor Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State
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As prepared for delivery:
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell - It's been great to serve alongside you for the last 7 years.
Speaker Kyle Hilbert and President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton - thank you for your leadership in this building. It's an honor to serve with you.
Members of the 60th Legislature and statewide elected officials - I'm looking fo more PR
Governor Polis Announces Sodern America Aerospace Expansion in Douglas County (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces Sodern America Aerospace Expansion in Douglas County
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that Sodern America, a space equipment manufacturer and a global leader in satellite defense and communications technologies, has selected Colorad more PR
Huge Oil Drilling Plan Threatens Alabama's Conecuh National Forest (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Huge Oil Drilling Plan Threatens Alabama's Conecuh National Forest
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Center for Biological Diversity and the Alabama Ornithological Society filed an objection today to the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to allow oil and gas drilling across the entire 83,000-acre Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama.
This is the first national forest in the east more PR
Indiana University Kokomo: Research in Birds, Butterflies, Leads Senior to Wildlife Conservation (10)
KOKOMO, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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Research in birds, butterflies, leads senior to wildlife conservation
Elisabeth Pennington will graduate in August 2026 with a major in biology and minors in chemistry, theater, and physics, and plans to earn a graduate degree in wildlife conservation -- something she would not have considered before her IU Kokomo experiences.
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Watching a documentary in her introductory level biology course change more PR
Innovation Stalled: Austin Bank Cites Vendor Fees and Support Gaps in OCC Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Brenda Williams, senior vice president and project manager of Austin Bank, Flint, Texas National Association, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), addressing critical concerns regarding the relationships between community banks and their core service providers and third-party vendors. The bank, which has been in operation for 125 years and serves the East Texas and Houston markets, articulated the challenges it faces more ST
Johnson Introduces Bill to Limit Qualified Immunity for Federal Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Johnson Introduces Bill to Limit Qualified Immunity for Federal Law Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) introduced the Qualified Immunity Accountability Act. This bill will limit qualified immunity for federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, by lowering the standard for prosecution when an individual's civil rights are violated.
"Across this coun more PR
Justice Department Moves to Halt Columbus McKinnon Acquisition of Kito Crosby (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed a civil lawsuit to block the acquisition of Kito Crosby Ltd., Arlington, Texas, by Columbus McKinnon Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina. The government alleges the $2.7 billion deal would eliminate competition between two primary producers of electric chain hoists and overhead lifting chain.
According to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Columbus McKinnon and Kito Crosb more PR
KBR to Hold Fourth Quarter and FY 2025 Earnings Conference Call (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR to Hold Fourth Quarter and FY 2025 Earnings Conference Call
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HOUSTON, February 2, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue i more PR
Lamar University Advances First-generation Student Initiatives With On-campus Workshop (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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University advances first-generation student initiatives with on-campus workshop
By April Thompson
Lamar University continued its efforts to strengthen support for first-generation students with an on-campus workshop led by Wendy Beesley, assistant vice president for network strategies with FirstGen Forward.
Beesley visited Lamar University to facilitate a strategic workgroup with faculty and staff focused on devel more PR
LBJ School of Public Affairs to Launch Metropolitan Leadership Initiative Executive Seminar, April 8-9 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news:
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LBJ School of Public Affairs to Launch Metropolitan Leadership Initiative Executive Seminar, April 8-9
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin will host the inaugural Metropolitan Leadership Initiative, a two-day executive seminar designed to equip Texas city and civic leaders with the strategic tools needed to navigate rapid metropolitan g more PR
Learn to save a life with CPR at Super Bowl LX (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Learn to save a life with CPR at Super Bowl LX
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DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2026 -Football fans can learn how to save a life during this year's Super Bowl Experience. The American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers(tm) Mobile CPR Unit will be on site at the National Football League's (NFL) Super Bowl Experience taking place at the Moscone Convention Center in downtown San Franc more PR
Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Hawaii Afford Care They Require (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news:
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Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Hawaii Afford Care They Require
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Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage
Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer o more PR
More isn't always better: Texas A&M research links high-dose antioxidants to offspring birth defects (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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More isn't always better: Texas A&M research links high-dose antioxidants to offspring birth defects
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Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia; and slowing aging.
While antioxidant therapies are widely used to treat male infertility, a new study from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical more PR
Morrilton Industrial Park earns Entergy Arkansas 'Select Site' certification (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Morrilton Industrial Park earns Entergy Arkansas 'Select Site' certification
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MORRILTON, Ark. - The Conway County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Entergy Arkansas today announced that the Morrilton Industrial Park - South Site has achieved Entergy Arkansas' Select Site certification, a designation that recognizes industrial properties that meet rigorous, pre-determined stand more PR
NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into "Next Gen" 2026 Cohort (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into "Next Gen" 2026 Cohort
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2026 NASDA Next Generation (Next Gen) program at the 2026 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1-4., 2026. This program brings tog more PR
OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 29 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 29 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2026.
Under the CRA, the OCC ass more PR
Oceantic Statement: Sunrise Wind Resumes Construction, Marks Fifth Ruling to Overturn Construction Pause (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Oceantic Statement: Sunrise Wind Resumes Construction, Marks Fifth Ruling to Overturn Construction Pause
Moments ago, a federal judge for D.C. District Court has allowed Sunrise Wind to resume work after granting a preliminary injunction against the administration's lease suspension and construction pause issued December 22, 2025. D.C Dist more PR
OSUIT professor forging new frontier for online learning (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSUIT professor forging new frontier for online learning
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Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu
An upcoming national conference will feature the work of a renowned OSUIT physics and mathematics professor who is making STEM online education more dynamic and accessible for OSUIT students.
Dr. Joseph Hebert will present his work during th more PR
Powering Progress: Leaders Shaping the Future of the CSU (10)
LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 3 -- California State University issued the following news:
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Powering Progress: Leaders Shaping the Future of the CSU
By Alisia Ruble
In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the CSU's Black and African American university leaders whose dedication, innovation and advocacy continue to propel the university forward.
From the Chancellor's Office to campuses across California, the California State University's Black and African American leaders are d more PR
Protect Our Care: This One Chart Embodies Dire Consequences of Trump-RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vax Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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This One Chart Embodies Dire Consequences of Trump-RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vax Agenda
South Carolina is at the center of the worst measles outbreak in nearly three decades since the disease was officially eliminated in the U.S., "with more than 840 cases overwhelmingly in unvaccinated children and adults." Public Health Watch, a project of Protect Our Care, called the outbreak the latest symptom of the Trump administration's anti- more PR
Rice's Baker Institute announces spring public event calendar (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice's Baker Institute announces spring public event calendar
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Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, ranked the world's No. 1 university-based policy research institution, today announced its spring slate of public events, featuring conversations with leading world leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders on the most timely domestic and global issues of the day.
"This spring, the Baker Inst more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Feb. 5 Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building:
Agenda
Nominees
* Thomas Govan, Jr., to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
* Zachary Keller, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
* Ryan Raybould, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
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Legislation
* S. 2544, GUARD Act
* S. 1 more PR
Siemens to Highlight Modernization Solutions at AHR Expo 2026 (10)
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens to Highlight Modernization Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
Visit booth C1731 to explore Siemens' path to human-centric autonomous buildings
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Siemens is set to showcase its latest building automation and digital building technologies for smarter, more sustainable facilities at AHR Expo 2026, taking place February 2-4 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit S more PR
Superior Van & Mobility President Cook Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following testimony by Sam Cook, president of Superior Van and Mobility, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to help improve the lives of disabled veterans:
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On behalf of Superior Van & Mobility and National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association ("NMEDA") dealers across the country, I would like to thank Chair Van Orden, Ranking Member Pappas, and all the members of the House of R more PR
TCC and Clarion Partners Deliver 628K-SF Final Phase of Weiser Business Park in Northwest Houston (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release:
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TCC and Clarion Partners Deliver 628K-SF Final Phase of Weiser Business Park in Northwest Houston
Phase three includes two Class-A warehouses
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Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner Clarion Partners, a leading commercial real estate investor, have delivered the third and final phase of Weiser Business Park more PR
Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Accelerating Nuclear Engineering Research With AI (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Accelerating nuclear engineering research with AI
A nuclear engineering doctoral student at Texas A&M is building physics-informed, AI-powered frameworks to help automate information gathering and streamline workflows for nuclear research.
By Julianne Hodges
Nuclear power has been proposed as a solution to meet the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. But what if AI more PR
Texas Bankers Association Urges U.S. Agencies to Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Bankers Association (TBA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, calling for the prompt finalization of a proposed rule that seeks to lower the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) from 9% to 8%. TBA, representing approximately 375 federally insured depository institutions in Texas, contends that this adjustment more ST
TPPF Announces New Initiative to Promote Strong Families (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
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TPPF Announces New Initiative to Promote Strong Families
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AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) unveiled a comprehensive policy agenda promoting marriage, family formation, and putting Texas children on a path to prosperity. This is the latest addition to TPPF's Liberty Action Agenda for Texas' 90th Legislative Session.
"Despite the family's central role in instilling pe more PR
U.S. News Ranks TCU Criminal Justice Program No. 3 in the Nation (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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U.S. News Ranks TCU Criminal Justice Program No. 3 in the Nation
TCU's online Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice program has earned a No. 3 national ranking in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs, marking a three-spot rise from last year. The program has built a consistent record of national recognition since its launch in 2014.
Kendra Bow more PR
UH College of Pharmacy Expands Degree Plans to Offer Doctorate and Master of Science in Population Health & Pharmacoepidemiology (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH College of Pharmacy Expands Degree Plans to Offer Doctorate and Master of Science in Population Health & Pharmacoepidemiology
New Graduate Degrees Address Workforce Gap
By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU
Addressing a growing demand for graduate training in evaluating medication safety, effectiveness and outcomes in real-world clinical settings, the UH College of Pharmacy is expandin more PR
UH Hosts Inaugural 'Dementia Unlocked' Symposium (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Hosts Inaugural "Dementia Unlocked" Symposium
Leading Scholars and Researchers Focused on Collaborative Solutions for Brain Health
By Bryan Luhn, jbluhn@central.uh.edu
The University of Houston convened leading scholars and researchers from across Texas for the inaugural Dementia Unlocked Symposium, a day-long gathering designed to spark interdisciplinary collaboration around dementia prevention and trea more PR
UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Ranks Second in Texas for NAPLEX Pass Rates (10)
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Ranks Second in Texas for NAPLEX Pass Rates
The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy 2025 graduates achieved a first-time pass rate of 95.5% on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, above the national average of 85.7% and the state average of 85.8%, placing the college second in Texas.
"Passing the NAPLEX is one way that gra more PR
UT Tyler, Bullard ISD Partner to Enhance District Educational Opportunities for Bullard ISD Staff (10)
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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UT Tyler, Bullard ISD Partner to Enhance District Educational Opportunities for Bullard ISD Staff
The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Bullard Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler.
UT Tyler continues to focus on teacher education while also addressing the teacher shortage across Ea more PR
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Times Union Fireside Chat (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Times Union Fireside Chat
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul participated in a Times Union Fireside Chat.
VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4).
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page has more PR
Warren, Lawmakers Lead Over 50 Members of Congress in Opening New Investigation into Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Lead Over 50 Members of Congress in Opening New Investigation into Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers
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"This trend of de-legalizing legal immigrant workers will not make Americans safer. It will simply leave our communities with fewer options for quality, affordable care"
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. more PR
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