LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * $1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory A transformative $1 million gift from Richard and Marilyn Lynch has made possible the creation of the Richard and Marilyn Lynch Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory in the University of Wyoming's Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The gift, made through a donor-advised fund to the UW Foundation, will more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * "The heart tells a story" UTRGV researcher finds lifelong heart-brain connections between blood pressure and cognition February is American Heart Month By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - FEB. 11, 2026 - Every time our heart beats, blood pressure travels through our arteries to ensure that organs receive blood and nutrients -- a rhythm we rarely think about, but one that quietly more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued 'Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026,' a 222 page statistical overview of U.S. and global nonfuel minerals authored by scientists in the National Minerals Information Center and approved for publication on February 6, 2026. The publication, produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's science bureau in Reston, Virginia, compiles 2025 production data, trade patterns and policy actions across more than 90 mineral commodities. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Details Newly Released in El Paso Military Action By Logan Sekulow The U.S. military just released details following a major threat to U.S. airspace near El Paso. Mexican drug cartels' drones breached our airspace, leading to our military taking them out. As a result, the FAA temporarily shut down El Paso International Airport for 10 days before announcing within hours that air traffic would resum more PR

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 12 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news: * * * Arizona Department of Transportation selects Coffman-Fisher and Stantec design-build team for final segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvements $410 million project will improve connectivity and safety along one of Arizona's most congested commuter routes * The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has selected the Coffman-Fisher design-build team, consisting of Coffm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights for Voter Integrity, Urges Passage of SAVE America Act on House Floor * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in support of the SAVE America Act ( H.R. 7296 ), legislation that requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and requires photo identification to vote in federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Sues Snapchat for Deceiving Parents, Endangering Texas Kids by Exposing Them to Addictive Features, and Serving as a Breeding Ground for Obscene Conduct * Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. ("Snapchat") for failing to adequately warn parents and consumers about inappropriate material on the platform and the app's addictive design. The laws more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg: US Company Ties to Foreign Adversaries Targeted in GOP Tax Bill * Businesses that use technology controlled by the Chinese government and other adversary nations would lose lucrative tax breaks under legislation proposed by a House Republican tax-writer. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) is filing legislation obtained by Bloomberg Tax that would prevent businesses from claiming bonus depr more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour By Airman 1st Class Emma Wright, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team partnered with the base's safety team along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife specialists at Altus Air Force  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Building batteries that don't break in the cold * Extreme winter weather can strain power systems, stall electric vehicles and leave backup batteries unable to deliver energy when it is most needed. Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a battery design that continues operating through the coldest conditions. The team, led by Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, professor of chemical engineering and asso more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering * Carnegie Mellon University's standing as a powerhouse in engineering research is underscored by the election of Jonathan Cagan (opens in new window), CMU President Farnam Jahanian (opens in new window), and alumnus Ira J. Pitel to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (opens in new window) 's 2026 class. Election to t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC, House and Senate Democrats Welcome Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace * Photos are available here (link is external). WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) led 22 House and Senate Democrats in welcoming nineteen Buddhist Monks as they finished their 2,300-mile-long Walk for Peace (link is external) pilgrimage to our nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical PACT Act Benefits to Panama Canal Zone Veterans * February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) led more than a dozen of their colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure veterans who served i more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Habeas 800 Habeas corpus cases have soared past the 800 mark in Minnesota for 2026, so far, even as higher courts look to limit the practice. As of this afteroon, some 819 habeas cases have been filed in federal court, each seeking the release of one or more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on CBO Baseline: 'We must Reverse the Curse!' Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published its updated baseline, the annual Budget and Economic Outlook. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "While I agree with CBO's projection that mounting mandatory spending  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on January Jobs Report: 'Republican policies are working' House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the January jobs report: Today's blockbuster jobs report is proof President Trump's and Republicans' America First, pro-growth policies enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill--permanen more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS Presents Speaker Lineup for World Chemical Forum 2026 * The premier event returns to Texas, convening global leaders from across the chemical and energy value chains to navigate the evolving industry landscape Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company and a leading provider of energy pricing, news, and anal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Legislation Supporting America's Ranchers, Establishing Two New National Parks and Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported twelve bills, including legislation to establish Wisconsin's first national park and Arizona's fourth national park, provide parity  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "The highly consequential decision by the FAA to shut down the El Paso Airport for 10 days is unprecedented and resulted in significant concern in the community. From what my office and I have been able to gather overnight and early this morning, there is no i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act Passes the House Floor * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act passed the House floor. The legislation addresses needed improvements for the Federal Reserve's discount window operations and technology to better equip the mechanism to serve depository instit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz: Expanding Housing Affordability Through The Housing for the 21st Century Act * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) spoke in support of Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill's Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation increases the housing supply by reducing overregulation and modernizing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller & Cedar Park Celebrate Foster Care Center of Excellence Awards * Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller and Cedar Park hosted a recognition event to celebrate their designation as one of the first Superior HealthPlan's Foster Care Centers of Excellence in the Austin area.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Criticizes President Trump For Disparaging Somali Americans, Refugees During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * February 10, 2026 "This racism should have no place in our society or in our immigration system. And it should have no place in this Committee," said Durbin during his opening remarks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 12 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Recognized Among Top A&M System Schools in U.S. News Online Program Rankings East Texas A&M University stood strong alongside fellow Texas A&M University System institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of online programs. Released this month, the rankings place East Texas A&M among the top three Texas A&M System  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Elevated Style Meets Modern Power in the Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander * * Highlander Reimagined for 2027, with All-New, Head-Turning Style, Elevated Comfort, and All-Electric Powertrain * Spacious Three-Row SUV with Seating for Up to Seven and Over 45-Cubic Feet of Rear Storage with Third Row Folded Flat * Equipped with The Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia and Toyota  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a portion of the Oklahoma state implementation plan focused on interstate transport of air pollution. The proposal addresses the "good neighbor" provision of the Clean Air Act for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard. Under the Clean Air Act, Oklahoma must ensure its emissions do not interfere with the ability of neighboring states to maintain federal air more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring  more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 11 -- Global Witness, an organization that works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption and human rights abuses worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Europe poised to help firms profit from U.S.-controlled Venezuelan oil Europe is poised to help U.S. firms profit from Venezuelan oil, having last year imported over half a billion dollars' worth of diesel from the U.S.' leading refiner of Venezuelan oil, accord more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission adopted a report and order to amend the Table of FM Allotments for Alabama, California and Texas. This action substitutes various channels to resolve compliance issues regarding minimum distance separation and city-grade coverage requirements. In Alabama, the agency substituted Channel 277A for vacant Channel 221A at Hamilton. This allotment requires a site restriction of 7 kilometers north of the community. In California, Cha more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Forged in Service: A USU Student's Path from Allied Health to Medicine * When 2nd Lt. John Howard arrived at the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine in August 2025, he brought with him more than academic preparation-he carried years of enlisted military experience, hands-on clinical training, and a degree from USU's own College of Allied Health Sciences. Today, Howard represen more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Founder of Beverage Company Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Defrauding Investors of Millions of Dollars The founder and executive chairman of a now-defunct beverage company was sentenced yesterday for lying to solicit investments, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced. Todd O'Gara, 46, of Austin, Texas and Reno, Nevada previously pl more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Frank Harris, Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Larry Coker to be inducted into San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame * Former UTSA star quarterback Frank Harris, former UTSA All-American Tameka Roberts-Nunez and former UTSA head football coach Larry Coker will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame, as the 2026 class was unveiled in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Alamodome. Harr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * GAO report examines status of CFPB reorganization * A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines the status of CFPB's reorganization efforts, noting the bureau has "taken actions to reduce the size and scope of its activities and staffing." It was requested by several lawmakers, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., and Reps. Maxine Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:" (Continued form Part 1 of 2) * * * Constitutionality of Geofence Searches As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $21,771,000 has been extended to Davie Defense. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly disclose third-party litigation funding, includi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly dis more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart disease risk factors appeared at younger age among South Asian adults in the U.S. * Research Highlights: * South Asian adults begin developing risk factors for heart disease earlier-by their mid-40s-according to an analysis of data from two long-running health studies in the United States. * Despite healthier lifestyle/behaviors, such as higher diet quality, l more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * The House Committee on Small Business Reports Three Bills Favorably to the House Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the Committee passed all three bills considered. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today's markup. "Under P more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Hydrite Chemical Co.: * * * Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs * Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company's $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded in 1929, Hydrite offers a wide r more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sentenced for third narcotics violation * McALLEN, Texas - A 50-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine found in his vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Delber Turrubiates-Garcia pleaded guilty April 25, 2025. U.S. Distric more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society * SEMBACH, Germany - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, director of Defense Health Network Europe and 21st Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps was guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society held Feb. 10 at the Sembach Chapel. The inaugural ev more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Industry partnership drives Texas A&M study on tylosin use and liver abscess control * As consumer demand for beef continues to reach historic highs, feedlot operators are paying close attention to anything that affects cattle health, performance and carcass value -including liver abscesses, a long-standing and costly challenge in feedlot cattle. To help address that issue, researchers from Texas A&M's more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Interdisciplinary Participation Grows as TCU Ranks Super Bowl Ads for USA Today If TCU is a repeat champion, then its College of Fine Arts is a new draft pick. For the second year in a row, Texas Christian University was included in the USA Today Ad Meter School Spotlight program. Sixteen higher education institutions rated national Super Bowl commercials, evaluating what resonated, what they liked most  more PR

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on January Jobs Report Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the January jobs report, which showed 130,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate increased to 62.5%: "January's strong jobs report smashed expectations and signals a turning point in the US labor market wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, colleagues introduce bill to expose third-party funding behind lawsuits * WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act, which would require third-party funders of class action or mass tort lawsuits to disclose t more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 12 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State student places second at regional trap shooting championship The Lewis-Clark State College trap and skeet club secured its first podium finish in the ACUI/SCTP Clay Targets 2026 Spring West Coast Conference Championships. Oliver Severs, who is in his final year of an engineering technology associate degree with a civil engineering emphasis, took second place at the competition held Jan. 16 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 [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: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Kansas Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Senate Committee Passage, Urges Swift Floor Vote TOPEKA, KANSAS - Susan G. Komen (r), the wor more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways * Texas A&M University 's Life Sciences Network recently brought together six graduate programs to introduce Texas A&M students to advanced training pathways in the life sciences. The symposium highlighted how interdisciplinary, human-health-focused science more PR

ENCINO, California, Feb. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Execute Sale of Multi-Tenant Medical Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Overton Park Professional Center, a multi-tenant medical office center in Fort Worth, Texas. "Fort Wo more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Marketing alum's career takes him to rooms with NFL, MLB up-and-comers * It's not unusual for Jordan Brown '13 to find himself in rooms with NFL and MLB up-and-comers. Brown works at Code Eleven Agency (formerly known as Stack Sports), a grassroots experiential marketing agency that specializes in connecting brands with elite athletes through high-end, invite-only competition and showcases within the spor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Questions Acting ICE Director Lyons at Homeland Security Committee Hearing on DHS Oversight * WASHINGTON - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on HomelandSecurity -questioned Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons at a committee hearing, entitled "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE, CBP, and USCIS."Click to watch  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Returns from Mexico with Bipartisan Delegation * WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul -chairman of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group (IPG) -led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Mexico. While there, the delegation met with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials to identify ways to strengthen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cripple Russian Oil Revenue * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -introduced the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits (DROP) Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation requires targeted sanctions on any foreign person or entity involved in the purchase, importatio more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Metabolic clues emerge from new molecular map of Alzheimer's * Rice University scientists have developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer's brain in an animal model. The findings help advance understanding of Alzheimer's onset and progression, a disease that kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The Rice team used a light-based imaging technique an more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Expands Colorado Coverage to Entire State * DENVER - The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is thrilled to announce that the MICHELIN Guide will officially expand its coverage to the entire state of Colorado. This milestone represents a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the depth more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Introduces Legislation to Prevent Federal Tax Incentives from Supporting Foreign Adversary-Controlled Technology * U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today introduced the Deterring Adversarial Access to Americans' Data Act, legislation to disincentivize the use of foreign adversary-controlled technology by denying key tax incentives to companies that use such technology. The legislation clos more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Public Affairs renames, realigns to deliver more capable forces * NORFOLK, Virginia - Marking a significant reorganization of expeditionary public affairs forces, the Navy redesignated Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) Headquarters as Navy Public Affairs Command (NPAC) and renamed all subordinate units Fleet Public Affairs Centers (FLTPACENs) J more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTravel] (TNSrpt) -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New report shows how short-term rentals can help meet demand during LA28 * A new report by Deloitte examines how lodging demand during the LA28 Olympic Games could exceed typical market capacity during peak competition days. The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place primarily across Los Angeles County and Orange County and are expected to dra more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The Organization of American Historians issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * OAH Joins PEN America Letter Urging Rescission of Censorship Policies The Organization of American Historians has joined as a signatory a letter (https://pen.org/pen-america-partners-call-on-texas-am-rescind-censorship-policies/) by PEN America to the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University. The February 10 letter requests Texas A&M rescind two policies that have resulte more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, Texas A&M study finds * Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development who studies how nature can be used as a learning environ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Association of Community College Leaders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Texas Association of Community College trustees and Texas students to discuss improving workforce readiness, supporting Pell Grants, and preparing Texans to compete in high-demand, high-skill industries throughout the Lone Star State. Sen. Cornyn also highlighted the Working Families  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing Slamming Attorney General Bondi's Epstein Cover-Up, Betrayal of the Principle of Justice for All Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining Attorney General Pam Bondi's failed leadershi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Andre Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Adminis more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae * Extreme environments -on Earth and beyond -limit human habitation due to high levels of soil contaminants, making food production difficult. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from Texas A&M University hope to rehabilitate extreme environmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Seeks Urgent Answers on El Paso Airspace Closure * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to provide clarity to the American people, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is demanding swift clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Veasey Calls Out Trump Administration for Drug Discount Scam * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) called out Donald Trump and his administration's fraudulent attempt to swindle the American public through the online drug "discount" initiative, TrumpRx. Rep. Veasey underscored the urgent need to address the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States and raised serious more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions SEC Chairman About Investigating Trump's Market Manipulation * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Gre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Livestock Industry from New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Safeguarding America's Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act or the SAFE CATTLE Act. This bill will establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agriculture (US more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly introduces two bills to hold gun industry accountable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced two bicameral bills to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. After years of evading commonsense consumer practices, the gun industry will be held to the same safety and marketing standards as other industries under more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Blasts Anti-ICE Movement, Defends Law Enforcement in Homeland Security Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, defended ICE officers and federal immigration personnel during a full Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Leads Hearing Highlighting the Threat of Sharia Law in the United States * February 11, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing titled, "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution." (link is external) The hearing exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions Department of Homeland Security Leadership on Counter-UAS Activity * * Click here to watch * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership on the recent closure of airspace over El Paso and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) activity during today's House Committee on Appropriations hearing. Congressm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces the PROTECT Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026, which would prohibit U.S. universities from selling the intellectual property (IP) rights of research conducted by the university, their staff, or students to the government of a hostile  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, concludes today in San Antonio. The conference has featured top rur more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer Wants to Shut DHS Down & Defund the Police * Senator Marshall Joins the Brian Kilmeade Show Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined the Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio to discuss the state of play on DHS funding, emphasizing Republicans' commitment to law and order, and key legislation, including the Working Families Ta more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Screen time shapes not just how many words toddlers learn, but which ones SMU research finds parent personality and child temperament also influence digital media's effects on language development. * The videos toddlers watch may be reshaping their vocabularies in unexpected ways, according to new research from SMU. Two related studies led by SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker found that children who spend  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * State Violence and Community Resistance in Minnesota * Ida Sawyer, crisis and conflict director at Human Rights Watch, and Nicole Widdersheim, deputy Washington director, traveled to Minnesota in early February to document the impact of the federal government's "Operation Metro Surge." Since late 2025, armed federal agents have descended on the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and else more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 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: * * * Statement Regarding Removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from President's Religious Liberty Commission * Washington, DC -The following statement regarding the removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from the President's Religious Liberty Commission may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO,  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study finds gaps in concussion reporting across Texas high schools * DALLAS - Feb. 11, 2026 - Fewer concussions were reported among Texas high school athletes and students in urban and lower-income districts than in higher-income suburban districts despite larger enrollments, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in a study. The research, published in Sage Open  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments. By Alyssa Schaechinger Extreme environments -- on Earth and beyond -- limit human habitation due to high levels of contaminants in the soil, making it difficult for food production. With instrumental fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Texas Supreme Court Hears Landmark Detransitioner Case That Could Reshape Medical Malpractice Law Nationwide * AUSTIN, TX -Today, the Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Soren Aldaco, an Independent Women ambassador and detransitioner seeking justice for what she says is medical malpractice that led to her double mastectomy at age 19. Last month more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Total Army builds unity of effort towards mobilization preparation * FORT HOOD, Texas - Leaders assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and the 120th Infantry Brigade conducted a Mobilization Assessment Workshop, February 2-6, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of an upcoming mobilization for observer, coach/trainers that will prepare combat ready formations for deployments and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Julie Johnson for Texas's 33rd Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for Ame more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions Top 10 companies linked to 44% of U.S. fossil fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions; report may be last to use federal data slated for suspension * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) tod more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Survey: Competitive Primary Season Leaves Key Texas Races Up for Grabs Survey Suggests Some Party Nominations Are Headed for a Runoff Key Takeaways * In the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general, Chip Roy leads with 33% of the vote, followed by Mayes Middleton at 23%, Joan Huffman at 13% and Aaron Reitz at 6%. * Nathan Johnson leads the Democratic nomination for attorney g more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Distinguished Researcher Elected to National Academy of Engineering By Kim Horner Dr. Bruce Gnade, professor emeritus of materials science and engineering and director of workforce development at the North Texas Semiconductor Institute at The University of Texas at Dallas, was elected today as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training By: Veronica Gonzalez The University of Texas at Dallas will receive $4 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to boost high school and college students' proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare them for the future workforce. UT Dallas is one of 18 institutions across the country to recei more PR

TUBINGEN, Germany, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * What's in a name? University of Tubingen-led team discovers parallels in the information structure of naming systems, with repercussions for those with Asian names * First names in Western countries today are more diverse than they were before early modern states evolved. This difference started to emerge in the 17th century in response to a change that took place in the naming system  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Urgent need for school-housing partnerships to support students facing housing instability, according to new USC Rossier study * Housing instability, often invisible to schools until it begins to disrupt attendance, learning or mental health, is a growing challenge for families with school-age children, according to new research. A recent policy scan led by U more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5098, titled 'Water-Budget Simulations for Selected Watersheds in Cameron County, Texas, 2022-23,' by Darwin J. Ockerman and Namjeong Choi. Issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior and prepared in cooperation with the City of Brownsville, Texas, the 37 page report documents how a suite of hydrologic models was developed and calibrated to estimate runoff, evapotranspiration, storage more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio joins initiative to combat fungal infections * Fungal diseases in the United States are associated with about 7,300 deaths, 130,000 hospitalizations and millions of outpatient visits annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now UT San Antonio is collaborating with institutions across the nation to combat invasive fungal infections, a growing and s more PR

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the American Society for Engineering Education 2026 Curtis W. McGraw Research Award-Non-PhD Granting Program Category. This is UT Tyler's second McGraw awardee in four years. The award recognizes S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Paper Examines Local-Government Litigation and Proposes Pathways to State Preservation of Authority * * * "The solutions recommended in this paper are crucial to stopping this growing threat to state attorney general authority. This is not a partisan issue-both Democratic and Republican attorneys general face the same legal threat in their states." - Kansas Attor more PR

ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Feb. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer analysis shows insurance-related activity driving surge in subpoena volumes A new analysis from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance shows that insurance coverage disputes, aggressive surplus line insurer practices, and new privacy compliance rules fueled a 54% increase more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Multiple Child Rapists, Kidnappers, and Violent Assailants * While Democrats compared ICE to Nazis and the Secret Police, called our law enforcement thugs, and asked ICE Director Todd Lyons if he thought he was going to hell, our officers were arresting criminal illegal aliens across the country WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs En more PR