HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * America's first line of defense: The Southern District of Texas delivers record results in inaugural year of Operation Take Back America * HOUSTON - A total of 13,964 cases have been filed in immigration and similar border security-related matters from Jan. 20 - Dec. 31, 2025, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Of those charged, 6,404 people faced i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Expands Flex Dining Options for Lunch and Dinner on Five Long Distance Trains * Amtrak Long Distance Sleeping Car guests can now enjoy an expanded Flex Dining menu with the introduction of new lunch options for an improved and more delicious onboard experience. The new menu items allow guests greater choice between these lighter meals or the existing, heartier entrees, doubling their opti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Establishes a Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Area in Texas * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On January 26, 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) established a Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens: Mexfly) quara more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * As Texas invests billions in dementia research, UTRGV expert brings Valley perspective to the table By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - FEB. 03, 2026 - As Texas launches a historic $3 billion investment to combat dementia, one of the state's most affected regions is helping shape what that future could look like. With dementia rates climbing fastest in South Texas compared to the more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Announces 2026 Nominees for Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced today the 2026 recipients of its Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Award nominations, which recognize exemplary civil engineering projects. The award honors projects t more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter Up! SEC Network Features Nearly 140 SEC Baseball and Softball Games During 2026 Slate * * Nearly 190 Games Across ESPN Linear Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * SECN+ to showcase more than 675 regular season games during 2026 season * Rally Cap Returns Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET Throughout the 2026 baseball and softball regula more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Urges Senate Action on SAVE Act Ahead of 2026 Election * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) in urging Chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and hold a committee markup before the 2026 midterm elections. Upon sending the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Cantwell Demands AT&T, Verizon CEOs Come Clean on Salt Typhoon Hacks, Ongoing Network Security Risks Senator says CEOs must come before the Committee * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation called on Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R- more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CASTRO, CASAR OPPOSE NEW ICE FACILITIES IN SAN ANTONIO * February 03, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire a warehouse on the East side of San Antonio and turn it into a 1,500 bed 'processing center,' Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement: "We should be closing down more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Coming February 12: TLU's Spring Brown Event Features Olmeca Olmeca--a renowned multidisciplinary artist, activist, and scholar who has been featured on BBC London, Complex Magazine, Noisey, Huffington Post, NPR, and more--will be speaking at Texas Lutheran University on Thursday, February 12, as part of the university's Brown Cultural Event Series. Olmeca is known his unique blend of hip-hop with traditiona more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 [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: * * * Congress Enacts Funding Bill with Wins for the Breast Cancer Community * WASHINGTON, DC - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Congress for passing key funding bills for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) - this included the De more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green's H.R. 3716 - the Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act Passes the House of Representatives * (Washington DC)-On Monday, December 1, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Al Green's H.R. 3716 - the Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act (link is external). This bill requires banking regulators and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to issue timely repo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Federal Funding for ICE * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against a bill, Concurring in the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two weeks, and multiple other federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. "When Americans are being killed, detained, harassed, and silenced by this government more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Lee, Roy Introduce the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in introducing the SAVE America Act, which would require individuals to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote as well as photo identification before voting in a federal election. The legislation would also ensure states appropriately maintain vot more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights(TM) 'Voice of the Customer' for Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) Tools Report CrowdStrike named a Customers' Choice for ASPM, receiving the top customer rating for product capabilities and high more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Medical Center Successfully Completes First Bone Marrow Transplant in Central Texas * Dell Children's Medical Center has achieved a historic milestone in pediatric cancer care for Central Texas, announcing the region's first successful pediatric bone marrow transplantation. This groundbreaking program provides comprehensive stem cell service more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new data that U.S. Immigration and Customs  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Ellzey: House Republicans Deliver, Move Nation Away from Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Houses passed legislation to end the partial government shutdown. "Once again, House Republicans stepped up and got the job done," said Congressman Ellzey. "While some in Washington were willing to let the government shut down and create uncertainty for families, workers, and small businesses, our majority ca more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy's year-round programs help customers manage energy use and high bills * NEW ORLEANS - As harsh winter temperatures continue to impact the Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas region, Entergy is committed to helping customers manage their energy costs. For more than 25 years, we've partnered with local organizations to provide a range of free resources and tools that help our more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 * * Tobacco Road takes center stage as No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina Saturday night, with College GameDay live from Chapel Hill that morning * ESPN Saturday night tripleheader features Duke-UNC, No. 25 Tennessee at Kentucky and No. 8 Houston at No more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series * * 24 of the top 25 preseason ranked teams featured across ESPN * At least 65 matchups between Top 25 teams * Exclusive home of The Road to Omaha ESPN's industry-leading coverage of Division I college more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following written testimony by Larry Smith, former president and chairman of Tokyo Electron US, and a semiconductor industry expert, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing on the discussion draft of the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act: * * * Thank you, Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Pappas, and Subcommittee members for this opportunity. As a veteran committed to helping others  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff m more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Fall in Love with Army & Air Force Exchange Service Valentine's Day Savings Military shoppers can Make this Valentine's Day special with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's deals on memorable gifts for loved ones at PXs, BXs and at ShopMyExchange.com. No matter who's on your Valentine's Day list, the Exchange has something for everyone--from tax-free savings on brands including Coach more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * First Exhibition to Explore Photography's Relationship with Resource Extraction Opening at the National Gallery of Art Beneath the Surface to feature some 150 photographs by 100 artists spanning 185 years of society and industry in the United States * The National Gallery of Art presents Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, the first exhibition to exclusively examine the relationship  more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Senate Resoundingly Passes Shrimp Transparency Bill Bill Joins Multi-State Movement to Address Misleading Marketing of Shrimp * Yesterday, the Georgia Senate voted 43-8 to pass legislation requiring food service establishments to disclose imported shrimp on menus, making Georgia the latest state forwarding legislation to combat false advertising that has devastated U.S. shrimper more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Guatemalan nationals extradited to the Eastern District of Texas to face international drug trafficking charges SHERMAN, Texas - Three Guatemalan nationals have been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Adelfo Federico Valdez Santos, aka "Lico Va more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 4 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Haley Fontenot of LSU Alexandria (La.) Swipes NAIA Softball Player of the Week Honors and Career Record For Stolen Bases Haley Fontenot of LSU Alexandria (La.) opens her senior season on a high note, swiping the Generals' career stolen base record to swipe the first NAIA Softball Player of the Week voting. The senior from Morgan City, La., picked up  more PR

SPRING, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * HPE to present live audio webcast of fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings conference call HPE's Q1 earnings call is scheduled for March 9, 2026 * HPE (NYSE: HPE) will conduct a live audio webcast of a conference call with analysts to review financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending January 31, 2026. The call is scheduled for Mon more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Announces 2026 Ambassador Class * WASHINGTON D.C. -For too long, conservatives have lacked the connective tissue needed to translate lived experience into lasting policy wins. Independent Women is changing that-by building the national infrastructure that equips real people to carry their stories from their communities to statehouses, courtrooms, newsroo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes Against Bill to Fund ICE and the Department of Homeland Security * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Vice Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, voted against a bill to fund ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. (link is external) "Congress cannot continue writing blank checks to an agency that is actively harming and killing American more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded New $149 Million Contract for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Project * HOUSTON, February 3, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that it has been awarded a new cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a ceiling value of $149 million under the Acquisition, Data, Engineering, Digital, Decision Integration and Software ( more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's 2025 Sustainable Supplier Award Winners * We are excited to celebrate the winners of the 2025 KBR Sustainable Supplier Awards, recognizing supplier partners who are driving meaningful progress in environmental and social responsibility across our supply chain. About the Sustainable Supplier Awards The Sustainable Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Cassidy, colleagues urge FEMA to halt Risk Rating 2.0, block flood insurance premium hikes * WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), along with Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), urged acting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Adminis more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA Announces Chip and Joanna Gaines as Closing Speakers for its 2026 LIMRA Annual Conference * WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 3, 2026 -LIMRA today announced that Chip and Joanna Gaines -renown entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and stars of HGTV's hit series Fixer Upper -will serve as the closing keynote speakers at the 2026 LIMRA Annual Conference. The event is scheduled to be held Septem more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Luke Bryan Joins the Lineup for the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on May 2 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com * WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today that Luke Bryan is joining the lineup for the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One making its return to Austin, TX at Moody Center on Saturday, May 2. WHO: Hosted by  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Major Arena Soccer League launches Play with Heart Initiative * DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2026 -Most people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital don't survive often because they don't receive CPR, according to the American Heart Association. To help more people recognize a cardiac emergency and know how to respond, the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is launching Play with  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Master Marketer training set for Feb. 11-12 in Canyon * A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Master Marketer program will be held on Feb. 11-12 at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, 3211 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon. The program will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration is $50 per person. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases at Dilley Detention Center Raise Urgent Public Health Concerns * Two detainees at the nation's largest immigrant family detention center have tested positive for measles, according to Texas health officials -a development that public health experts warn could have serious consequences far beyond the facility's walls. The cases were confirmed Jan. 31 at the South Texas Family R more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Pressley Applauds Ruling to Temporarily Block Trump Attempt to Terminate TPS for Haitians, Continues to Fight for TPS Extension * Ahead of Termination Deadline, Judge Delays Trump Attempt to End Protections for 350,000 Haitian Nationals Pressley Continues to Press for TPS Extension through Discharge Petition Field Hearing Footage WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chai more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Fugitive on the Run for 18 Years Captured in Florida * Cleveland, OH - Yesterday, late in the afternoon members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive team in Miami, Florida arrested Craig Scanlon, 68. Scanlon has been on the run for the past 18 years. In 2001 Craig Scanlon was convicted in federal court of mail fraud, interstate transporting of stolen property and money laundering af more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Blunt Force dismantles criminal enterprise Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his Organized Crime Task Force, working alongside 27 law enforcement partners nationwide, arrested 20 individuals linked to a sophisticated criminal enterprise. The Hao Chen Organization was responsible for approximately one million pounds of m more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026, on the anniversary of the U.S. victory in the Mexican-American War: * * * Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation's triumph in the Mexican-American War--a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted American sovereignty, and expanded the promise of American independence across our majestic continent. Guided by the steadfast belief that our Nation was destined by divine providenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr's Handpicked Anti-Vax CDC Dept. Director Argues This Is Fine, Everything Fine With Exploding Measles Outbreak Last month, in response to the rapidly escalating measles outbreak in South Carolina that jeopardizes the measles elimination status in the U.S. for the first time in nearly three decades, Trump CDC Deputy Director Ralph Abraham cynically blew off the crisis as "just the cost of doing business with our bord more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Votes to Reopen the Government and End Another Democrat-caused Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate amended package of five full-year appropriations bills to fund the government through regular order. These head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. This package also includes a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Delivers Over $3 Million to Southeast Texas as President Moves to Reopen the Government * Washington, D.C. \- U.S. Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) supported final passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which will be signed immediately by President Donald J. Trump to reopen the federal government and deliver over $3M in funding across Texas' 14th Congressional Distric more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Sabre unlocks access to 100,000 Chinese hotels, making SabreMosaic the only global travel marketplace to include domestic lodging content from China Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a new agreement with Shanghai Fuxun Information Technology Co. Ltd. Through the deal, Sabre will add more than 100,000 domestic hot more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Scientific machine learning researchers available to discuss where field is headed * Scientific machine learning is a growing field that sits at the intersection of physics and data: By combining physics-based models with machine learning -a form of artificial intelligence that designs computer algorithms to detect patterns in data and use these patterns to make predictions about new data -researchers are deve more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Scientist Receives $1M Grant to Explore 'Mediterranean South' Diet * Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., a researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Center of Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, has been awarded $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the feasibility, sustainability and anti-diabetic effects  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Senate Republicans to Work with Democrats on Serious Reforms to Rein in ICE and CBP Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic Leadership press conference regarding negotiations for the Department of Home more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * SLB Awarded Integrated Development Contract for Mutriba Field in Kuwait Kuwait Oil Company awards SLB five-year contract for next stage of Mutriba field development * Global technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that Kuwait Oil Company has awarded SLB a $1.5 billion, five-year integrated contract for the Mutriba field in Kuwait, including design, development a more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * How to make urban farming sustainable and profitable SMU study shows research partnerships can help urban farms thrive. * In South and West Dallas, initiatives like Restorative Farms have turned vacant lots into hubs for fresh produce, job training, and sustainable practices such as hydroponics--helping combat food deserts and build local food networks. More complex than small community gardens more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins * (Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026) - On January 31 st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and produce more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study identifies key protein regulating cholesterol release * DALLAS - Feb. 03, 2026 - Two UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in controlling the liver's release of cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins into the bloodstream, a discovery that could lead to new treatments for atherosclerotic heart disease and fatty liver diseas more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M joins effort to recover historic World War II aircraft * A team from Texas A&M University is helping in an effort to recover and preserve a World War II aircraft that has been submerged in the Pacific Ocean for more than 80 years. Texas A&M University's Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (CMAC) will join the Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, the Republic of the Marshall Islands Cultur more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 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

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas beef herd signals higher prices ahead for producers and consumers * The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture cattle inventory report delivered another clear signal that the U.S. beef herd has yet to turn the corner, and Texas remains central to the story, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Nationally, the n more PR

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Mountain West Forge Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season * Network Adds 13 Football Games Per Year to its Growing College Sports Portfolio 20 Men's Basketball Games and 15 Women's Basketball Games Per Year to Get National Broadcast Reach The CW to Be the Exclusive Home of Nearly 800 Hours of Live Sports Per Year BURBAN more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Ben Higgins To Launch New Series "If You Can Hear Me" The new series will create space for guests to share lived experiences and reflect on the moments that have shaped who they are Special guests will include Chris Lane, Danae Hayes and more Listen Now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-can-hear-me-319562960/) * NEW YORK -- Today, iHeartPodcasts, the no. 1  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions * NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2026 - Eleven top scientists in stroke and brain health will be recognized for their individual exceptional professional achievements and contributions to stroke and brain health care and research during the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conf more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Celebrates Launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts Application Portal * AUSTIN -After three decades of efforts to bring school choice to Texas, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is celebrating the upcoming launch of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) application portal, which opens to families on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This pivotal program - established by the more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 4 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Tracie Laymon to Write and Direct Live-Action Tony the Tattooed Man Feature Film from Mattel Studios * Mattel, Inc. today announced that screenwriter, producer and director Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It) will write and direct the Tony the Tattooed Man live-action feature film for Mattel Studios. * She aims to reimagine the cult-favorite action figure as the centerpie more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * New Therapy Could Make Life Better for Kidney Transplant Patients Monthly infusion could replace daily drug regimen with a less toxic treatment that improves renal function. By Suzanne Leigh A new study offers hope that kidney transplant patients could one day have a monthly treatment instead of multiple pills every day. The new treatment also may reduce s more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Why we love watching the Super Bowl live By Katy Marquardt Hill More than 100 million people in the U.S. tune in to the Super Bowl every year. In 2025, Super Bowl LIX hit a record, averaging about 127.7 million viewers, with numbers spiking even higher for the big plays and halftime show. Factor in streaming and social platforms, and recent Super Bowls have reach more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The institution's obstetrics and gynecology department, one of the largest in the nation, emphasizes the need for comprehensive data collection to combat alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates, particularly in Texas. In its communication, the medical center out more ST

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large.  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners * EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion Freeze is expected to be the largest driver of insured losses among the modeled perils * BOSTON - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to property and auto from Winter Storm Fern coul more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Veteran's expertise in insects leads to a blessed life * Chickasaw Hall of Fame member and Army veteran Gene Nashoba Thompson has a philosophy whose ingredients reflect his faith and, if followed, form a recipe for an easy and enjoyable life. "God gives us a very straightforward priority in life," Thompson said. "He's number one, our spouse is number two, ou more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Volkswagen reimagines its iconic 'Drivers wanted' campaign ahead of the Big Game * Volkswagen invites a new generation to live life in the driver's seat with its new 'Drivers wanted' campaign * A 30-second version of "The Great Invitation: Drivers wanted" will debut in the second half of the Big Game * Directed by Leigh Powis of ProdCo, the advertising spot kicks off a campaign  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation * Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Warren, Walkinshaw Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-M more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Xcel Energy and GE Vernova Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement to Advance the Future of Energy * Reservation Agreement for five, GE Vernova F-class gas turbines * Capacity Reservation Agreement to utilize multiple gigawatts of GE Vernova wind turbines in future projects * Additionally, the companies are collaborating on several grid equipment opportunities that build on a critical order more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Hyde-Smith Renew Push to Restore Safety Standards for Mothers and Babies * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) reintroduced legislation to roll back Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies that expanded access to chemical abortion drugs. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would restore longstanding safety standards governing more PR