WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "It's Honest-to-God Quite Simple": Gabe Vasquez Calls Out GOP's Reckless Spending * While hardworking New Mexicans are facing rising gas prices, health care premiums, and grocery costs, Congressman Gabe Vasquez is fighting to make their lives more affordable. In a new op-ed, Vasquez details how MAGA Republicans in Washington are more focused on giving ICE blank checks and spending $1 billion per day on the war in Iran than address more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Eighteen Economic Development Organizations to Grow Community Opportunities with 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grants GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio is announcing the 2026 recipients of its Local Economic Advancement Program (LEAP) grants. The 18 selected organizations will receive more than $461,000 combined to plan their local economies' futures, prepare local industrial sites for new businesses and support creative ways to introduce their commu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 summer travel trends revealed This summer's travel is shaped by three things: playcations, nostalgia, and the allure of what's close to home. We've seen a notable increase in domestic travel this summer in the US-travelers are exploring nearby destinations to enjoy their favorite active hobbies, while hidden gems are offering budget-savvy explorers experiences at a fraction of the cost. 1 Globally, Gen Z is reim more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He will succeed Darcy Reese, who will retire at the end of the year. Gurgol will report to Trevor Mihalik, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "I am thrilled that Andy joined the AEP team this year, bri more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Announces Open Houses for Customer-Funded Substation and Transmission Line Project in Southern Ohio GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio will upgrade the power grid in Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to serve a data center campus planned for the site of the former gaseous diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio. The data center customer is paying for all transmission investments needed to serve the site, insulating other AEP Ohio customer more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA at WildWestCon: Propelling Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings Cadets * Arnold Air Society (AAS) and Silver Wings (SW) held a successful national gathering in April 2026 in Dallas, Texas, bringing together cadets and students from across the country for leadership development, professional education, and engagement with senior leaders. The event, WildWestCon, continued the mission of previous national  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following statement: * * * AIV Labor Announces Enhanced AI Platform, Streamlining Labor and Employment Law Research for Users Since Vorys launched AIV Labor last summer, we've made significant advancements with the product. We're proud to announce AIV Labor, which now operates out of AIV, LLC, is faster than ever and even easier to use. AIV Labor's Agentic AI scours nearly 500 federal, state and local legal sources - all vetted by Vorys and tailored specificall more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 9 -- AT&T issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * AT&T to Webcast Fireside Chat with John Stankey at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 19 Fireside chat with John Stankey will be webcast live and available for replay Key Takeaways: * AT&T to webcast fireside chat with John Stankey at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. * AT&T reiterates all 2026 and multi-year financial and operational guidance and capital return pla more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has joined 22 other state attorneys general in support more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton and Trump DOJ Secure Historic Antitrust Settlement with Agricultural Data Broker to Lower the Prices of Meat Products * Attorney General Ken Paxton, working together with the Trump Administration's Department of Justice, secured a monumental settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. ("Agri Stats"). This settlement restores competition to the agriculture industry and lowers the prices for key groceries such as chicken, pork,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Texas Supreme Court Justices Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan on Their Investiture * Attorney General Ken Paxton has released the following statement following the investiture of Justices Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan as justices on the Texas Supreme Court. "I'd like to congratulate Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan on their investiture as justices on the Texas Supreme Court," said Attorney General Pa more PR

WACO, Texas, May 9 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Students Selected for Fulbright Awards, Rotary Global Grants Prestigious international scholarship programs provide opportunities for students and recent alumni to study, conduct research and teach English abroad By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Baylor University students and recent graduates continue to be awarded the most prestigious - and highly competitive - scholarships and fellowships at the national and international levels for langua more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas Condemns The Kinkaid School's Retaliatory Probe of Approved Palestinian Cultural Display Muslim civil rights group calls for protection of families against external political pressure * The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned reported retaliatory actions and a selective internal investigation  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Joshua Hurlbert, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer of the California High Speed Rail Authority. Hurlbert has been Director of Information Technology at Brightline West Trains since 2023. He was Director of Information Technology at Front Gate Tickets/Ticketmaster from 2017 to 2023. Hurl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel continue at remote locations without delay," said CBP  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 4 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * How investments in U.S. energy help keep supply strong Chevron's milestone production levels, matched with investments in U.S. energy, help power America as energy demands grow. America's energy needs are growing. Advances in technology, increased manufacturing, a growing population, and shifts away from fossil fuels in the transportation sector are just some of the factors causing spikes in energy use. People like Ray Lopez are helping Chevron su more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Ciscomani Refuses to Address Nearly $40K He Got From "Scandal-Plagued" Colleagues Accused of Sexual Misconduct [AZ Family/KOLD] * "There is no evidence that Ciscomani has returned the donations from Edwards or Gonzales" Arizona's Family and KOLD are shining a spotlight on the nearly $40,000 that vulnerable Republican Juan Ciscomani accepted from two colleagues accused of sexual misconduct. * Ciscomani took $30,000 from hi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard sets up summer training sprints to meet increasing demand for Reservists * The Coast Guard needs roughly 600 newly qualified Reservists over the next year to meet surging operational demands, including major national security events like the upcoming FIFA World Cup and America 250, and stepped-up campaigns to secure our maritime borders. As a result, LANTAREA is launching the Summer Reserve Readiness Sprint, an immediate, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN REINTRODUCES HIS "PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT" AMID ONGOING ATTEMPTS TO RESTRICT MIFEPRISTONE ACCESS * Congressman Pat Ryan Reintroduces His "Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act" Amid Ongoing Attempts to Restrict Mifepristone Access This week, the Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling, temporarily preserving access to lifesaving abortion medication which has been approved by the FDA for more than 20 years With leg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on D.C. Republican Dark Money Interests Meddling in TX-35 Runoff, Uplifting Antisemitism * In response to reporting that a D.C. Republican-aligned dark money super PAC is spending tens of thousands of dollars to uplift notorious antisemitic online poster Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th Congressional District, DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus issued the following statement: "Republicans are so terrified of their cynic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters that they will be "fine" to calling spiking prices " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after election on lowering costs and making life more a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $135,000 in Funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma * DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $135,000 in funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the pl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $195,000 in Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna * DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $195,000 in funding for the Pueblo of Laguna (the Pueblo) to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the planning, development, and  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: * * * New F-22A Raptor hangar marks construction milestone at JBLE TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A push to modernize infrastructure for the F-22 Raptor reached a milestone last month with the formal handover of a new 76,445-square-foot hangar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is overseeing several major military construction efforts at the base. Along with the hanga more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Unmatched Client Experience(R) to their new roles. W more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ABC Learns from Past Mistakes, Takes Stronger Stance Against Carr and Trump's Censorship Campaign In a filing made public on Friday, ABC accused Federal Communications Commission regulators of violating its free-speech rights and called out FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for attempting to punish the broadcaster for airing political content that displeased the Trump White House.  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 8 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * From West Georgia to Genentech: UWG Alumnus Featured in Scientific Journal * In fall 2009, University of West Georgia alum Dr. Chris Crittenden entered his first semester of college with a sincere passion for one thing: mass spectrometry. From that moment on, he had no idea that would later change the trajectory of his life. Today, Crittenden is the principal scientist at Genentech, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. Crittenden w more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 8 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Highlights Cooling as a Strategic Imperative in the AI Era in New Data Centre Whitepaper New analysis explores how advanced cooling architectures, liquid cooling technologies, and thermal management strategies are reshaping next-generation digital infrastructure * London, UK -- Frost & Sullivan's latest whitepaper, Strategi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in grades 6 - 8. Teams of 4 to 5 students competed v more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 31st Judicial District In Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, And Wheeler Counties \- Governor Abbott appointed Leslie Timmons as District Attorney of the 31st Judicial District in Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her s more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance Following North Texas Severe Weather * Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms that took place late last month. The declaration includes the following counties: Cooke, Denton, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise. "Texans affected more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines Views Prime European Offices as "Strong Buy" Amid Clear Bifurcation * Hines identifies a selective buying opportunity in prime European offices as supply tightens, rents rise, and demand concentrates in top-tier assets * Global investment manager believes bifurcation has created an "exceptional" opportunity, with Grade A assets outperforming all other European property sectors * New stock under five years old represents more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 8 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University breaks ground on new tennis center * BROWNWOOD - May 8, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) broke ground on its new HPU Tennis Center on Friday. The ceremony brought together HPU students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and members of the university's Board of Trustees. The event, held on one of the university's existing tennis courts, provided the opportunity to champion the future of HPU Athletics and celebrate the contri more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, May 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Staybridge Suites Houston - Humble Beltway 8 East HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 90-key Staybridge Suites Houston - Humble Beltway 8 East, located at 4819 Canyon Lakes Trace Drive, Humble, Texas 77396. The property, built in 2018, was purchased by Sahkar Hospitality Corporation, based in La Mirada, California, from Fresh Start more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES FILE AMICUS BRIEF URGING SCOTUS TO PROTECT WOMEN & BABIES FROM DANGEROUS ABORTION DRUGS Senate, House Lawmakers Support Louisiana Case on In-person Dispensing Requirement for Chemical Abortion Drugs  * U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, is among 27 pro-life Senators who have signed a congressional amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the state of Louisia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Maritime Security and Naval Readiness at 2026 Sea-Air-Space Expo Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently participated in the Navy League of the United States' 2026 Sea-Air-Space exposition, where he joined a Congressional panel focused on naval fleet readiness, emerging defense technologies, and the growing threat China poses to global maritime security. During the discussion, Rep. Jackson highlighted the imp more PR

ADDISON, Texas, May 8 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to April Jobs Report * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the April jobs report, which showed 115,000 jobs added, the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate fell to 61.8%: "Friday's jobs report beat expectations again, showing the labor market is far healthier than the mainstream media suggests. more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 9 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Engineering seniors showcase real-world projects at Senior Design Symposium By April Thompson From flood monitoring systems designed for Southeast Texas to rocket control technology aimed at improving flight stability, Lamar University engineering students presented a wide range of real-world solutions during the university's annual Senior Design Symposium on May 1. Held in the Cherry Engineering Building, the event showcased capstone projects developed by seniors  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Latino Healthcare Under Attack: Lawmakers Are Reversing 14 Years of Progress * Report finds that the Trump administration is presiding over history's largest health coverage losses WASHINGTON - A new report from UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, finds that more than 4 million Latinos are among the roughly 14 million Americans projected to lose health coverage over 10 years due to federal cuts more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jordan, and I serve as the Executive Director & Coun more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * McSwain Theatre announces May movies and live music event * The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout May, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday. Tickets for the movie showcase are $3 for general admission, $2 for seniors and $2 for children ages 12 and under. A $5 combo deal is also available and includes a movie ticket, popc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Gulf Research Program Awards Over $1.4 Million to Build Resilience in Gulf Coast Communities The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced an award of more than $1.43 million to support 15 collaborations from Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama, in the planning of science-based and community-driven projects that adva more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty * WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protect the Presidency Act, which would treat an attempted assassination of the President the same as a fatal assassination under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty. Under current federal law, killing the President is punishable by death or life in prison, while attempted  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Another Predator, Another Problem for Bobby Pulido New reporting raises serious questions about Pulido's judgment after yet another disturbing association, this time involving ANOTHER convicted child predator. Frankie Caballero Jr. pleaded guilty in 2002 to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl and remains listed on the Texas public sex offender registry. This isn't a one-off headline. It's part of a pattern that keeps following his campaign more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Disgrace: Vicente Gonzalez Mocks Military Service Out of touch Vicente Gonzalez doesn't respect the military. He doesn't support law enforcement. And he's made it crystal clear he has more contempt for the people who keep Texans safe than he does for the chaos at the border: And it gets worse. Gonzalez didn't just insult those who serve, he backed it up with his votes. He sided with the far-left against funding the Department of Homeland S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Republicans on Offense in Ohio The playing field is set in Ohio and Republicans are on offense to flip Ohio's 1st, 9th, and 13th congressional districts to retain and grow our House Majority. "Out of touch Democrats Greg Landsman, Marcy Kaptur, and Emilia Sykes each carry unique weaknesses that open the door for Republican wins this fall. With strong candidates, disciplined messaging, and continued investment, Republicans are poised to flip more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 5 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces 1st Quarter 2026 Results * Advanced debt reduction priorities, repaying $7.1 billion of principal debt through May 5 and reducing principal debt to $13.3 billion, and progressing towards $10.0 billion milestone * Strong operational performance from continuing operations drove $1.4 billion of operating cash flow and $3.2 billion of operating cash flow before working capital * Capita more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 8 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Oncor Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported net income of $212 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $181 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net income of $31 million was driven by overall higher revenues primarily attributable to an increase in revenues recognized related to the Unified Tracker Mechanism ("UTM")  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Paisas gang member sentenced for human smuggling while on supervised release in joint HSTF/JTFA effort * LAREDO, Texas - A 25-year-old Laredo resident has been ordered to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens following a failed smuggling attempt near the La Bota Ranch area, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Duilio Ivan Selgado pleaded guilty Feb. 3. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 84 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960. The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective July 1, are: * W. Niel Brandt, Eberly Family C more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Prevails in Winery Dispute After Five-Day Jury Trial Related Federal Court Victory Earns Trial Team Litigator of the Week Honors * A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Austin-based Litigation partner Casey Low prevailed in a five-day jury trial in favor of client Fred Schrader, the founder of the highly acclaimed Schrader Cellars winery, and the winery's current owner. A final judgment in the case was handed down on March 12, 2026, by the 157th Distr more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, May 8 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Powering AI: Can Canada's energy systems meet the growing demand? * Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in optimizing energy systems, reducing emissions and advancing sustainability. At the same time, the technology's rapid expansion is driving a significant increase in energy consumption, requiring faster, more co-ordinated planning across infrastructure, policy and industry. At Ontario Tech University's recent AI Forum, the  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * President of Guyana visits Rice's Baker Institute, outlines vision for energy-led transformation and global leadership * Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomed the President of Guyana Irfaan Ali May 4 for a discussion on Guyana's rapid emergence as one of the world's fastest-growing energy producers and its long-term development strategy. The program convened policymakers, academics and industry leaders to examine the country's role at th more PR

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 9 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Voters' Decision on Redistricting; Advocates Condemn Ruling Richmond--Today, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the results of April's statewide referendum on redistricting, ruling that the process used to advance the constitutional amendment was procedurally flawed. The 4-3 decision holds that th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Leads Mother's Day Resolution Celebrating America's Mothers Ahead of Mother's Day, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced a resolution recognizing the importance of motherhood and honoring the women who raise and shape the next generation of Americans. The resolution reaffirms the significance of mothers, the sacrifices they make for their families, and the lasting impact they have on communities across the country. "Motherhood is one of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting Referendum * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "Two weeks ago, Virginia's voters stood up to Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' unprecedented attempt to redraw congressional maps in the middle of the decade in an effort to rig the midterms. And now the Virginia Supreme Court has overridden the will of Virginia's voters with this  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following column: * * * Texas Backs the Blue Throughout the country, law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and badges every day and put their lives on the line for their communities. As President Ronald Reagan famously said, "Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid." As Texans, we may have a reputation for being outlaws, but our sheriffs and police officers keep us safe and on the straight and narrow. Every May, we honor our law enforcement during National Police Week for more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 9 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed into Law Georgia Restaurants Now Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign * Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 117 into law. The law amends Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of Georgia's state law to require food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving foreign imported shrimp. The new state law, in full, provides: "All food service establishments in this sta more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU-COM Celebrates Class of 2026 and Its Growing Impact on Texas Healthcare By Brittany Foreman As communities across Texas and the nation continue to face growing physician shortages, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) celebrated a major milestone this week: the graduation of its largest class of new physicians to date. On May 7, members of the SHSU-COM Class of 2026 officially entered the osteopathic medical pr more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, May 9 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Bates students, alumni offered Fulbright Student awards for 2026-2027 By Alexandra DeMarco Sixteen current and former Bates students have been offered Fulbright Student international exchange awards for 2026-2027. Award locations for this year's grantees span five continents and 11 countries, including Timor-Leste, Germany, Cameroon, Australia, and Argentina. Four students have been offered research/open study grants, and 12 have been offered English teaching  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Committed to Las Vegas and Orlando, Linking Dozens of Cities with New Flights and Expanded Schedules Southwest Airlines is reinforcing a decades-long commitment to both Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) by adding waves of new flights beginning this spring and continuing through Spring 2027. The enhanced flight schedules build on the carrier's longstanding position as the largest air carrier in both communities and bring new ways to travel n more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Ranked First By JD Power in Customer Satisfaction Among Economy Travelers for Fifth Consecutive Year Customer-Driven Changes Recognized with Award-Winning Satisfaction * Southwest Airlines Co. has been named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Economy Passengers in the JD Power 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM, marking the fifth consecutive year the airline has secured the top ranking. Earning the highest ranking for five ye more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * SST Leaders Request EPA Briefing on Foreign-Originated Environmental Frameworks and GHG Protocol Influence Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin, along with Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick, sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin requesting a briefing and addition more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, May 8 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX hosts major Atlantic training hub for digital humanities * Nearly 40 participants from across the country and internationally converged on StFX May 5-8 for a major four-day Atlantic training hub for digital humanities. The Digital Humanities Summer Institute East (DHSI-East), hosted by StFX's Digital Humanities Centre, brought together participants from as far afield as the University of Texas and Ohio State as well as numerous Atlantic s more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present faculty-mentored research at national conference * Students presented research in chemistry, physics, political science, history, environmental science, ecology and computer science alongside peers from colleges and universities across the country. Ahmed Lachhab, associate professor and co-department head of earth & environmental sciences, led the Susquehanna students contingent at NCUR. "This conference gives students far more t more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, May 8 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Students present research, creativity at ETAMU Learning Showcase * On May 6 at the Rayburn Student Center, East Texas A&M University students highlighted research, creativity and academic growth during the Spring 2026 Learning Showcase, a campuswide event featuring the work of first-year students. Held each semester, the showcase brought together students from CID 1300 (The Student and The Univer more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Proposed Settlement in Agri Stats Antitrust Case * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of states in announcing a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. resolving allegations that the company illegally drove up prices of chicken, pork, and turkey for consumers. In 2023, Tennessee joined the Department of Justice more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering students place third in design challenge A team of Texas A&M chemical engineering undergraduates earned national recognition with a third-place finish at the AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition, showcasing innovation, precision and teamwork on a national stage. By Raven Wuebker, College of Engineering Undergraduate students from Texas A&M University's Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering secured thir more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 5 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Team Finds Cattle Feed Additive Can Cause Heart Damage In Dogs A livestock feed additive commonly used to promote growth in cattle, swine, and poultry may pose a serious risk to dogs, according to a new case report from researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). The report, published in Veterinary Record Case Reports, describes  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: Brownsville home to Valley's first prototyping lab, partnership with UTRGV and BCIC * BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - MAY 8, 2026 - Ideas can now turn into reality as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) have partnered to establish the Valley's first advanced prototyping space, the Blueprint Lab. The lab features a Modix large-format 3D printer, a Bambu d more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * TMC Announces April Through March 2026 Financial Results Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter, which ended March 31, 2026. TOYOTA CITY, Japan - Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 9,595,000 units, an increase of approximately 233,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period totaled 50.684 trillion yen ($ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Opens Disability Discrimination Investigation into Texas School District Public schools are required - to the maximum extent appropriate - to ensure that children with disabilities are educated alongside their nondisabled peers and to follow specific procedures when making placement decisions about how and where children with disabilities are educated. Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Detain Person of Interest in Pflugerville Triple Homicide * Austin, TX - Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with the Travis County Sheriffs Office (TCSO), located and detained a person of interest in a triple homicide that was discovered in Pflugerville, Texas by the Travis County Sheriff's Office on May 7. On May 7, the Travis County Sheriff's Office r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Mike Lee, Introduce Repeal of Inflated Government Spending Models U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and several of their colleagues in introducing legislation to repeal the outdated Davis-Bacon Act to curb inflated government spending on construction projects.  "The Davis-Bacon Act is a nearly century-old, outdated law," said Senator Britt. "It drives up federal costs, hurts American workers more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively. This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976. * * * Read stories from each of the Golden Grads below. Jose R. "Bob" Abeyta | B.A., S more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, May 9 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * St. Amand Award Winner Carries Family Legacy of Teaching Spanish instructor honored for commitment to helping students achieve their goals * Gabriel Alexander Garrido-Franco, lecturer in Spanish at the University of Mississippi, is the 2026 recipient of the St. Amand Outstanding Teacher Award. The award annually recognizes a non-tenure-track Ole Miss faculty member who demonstrates excellence in the classroom. Chancellor Glenn Boyce praised Garri more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * "Constant tinkering": reporters pioneered portable computer use Long before the Internet and laptops, journalists were the among very first remote workers -- and the unwitting guinea pigs of the mobile computing revolution. By Martin LaSalle "We had some kind of device that we plugged into a telephone handset--some rubber stuff, black--it was hell, it was awful. It didn't work two out of three times...we needed phones with two round ends and we more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Callier Cares Luncheon Raises Record Funds, Honors Supporters By: Donna Wylie The 15th annual Callier Cares Luncheon on April 27 brought together nearly 300 supporters, all united by a shared commitment to expand access to care for children and adults with speech, language and hearing disorders at The University of Texas at Dallas' Callier Center for Communication Disorders. This year, more than $380,000 was raised for the Callier Care Fund.  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comet Grads Get Set for Moments in Sun at Spring Commencement By: Stephen Fontenot The University of Texas at Dallas community will salute its Class of 2026 with its University Commencement ceremony, as well as doctoral hooding and 12 school-based ceremonies, all being held May 15-20 on the UT Dallas campus. The ceremonies will accommodate this spring's class of 3,051 bachelor's students, 1,651 master's students and 158 doctoral candidates. A more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers To Turn Ideas into Impact in NSF I-Corps Program By: Amanda Siegfried For many university researchers, the path from laboratory discovery to real-world application can be daunting. To help researchers demystify that process, The University of Texas at Dallas recently joined the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) Hub: Southwest, a group of nine other universities, led by UT Austin, that spans Louisiana, Mi more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Undergrads Showcase Stellar Research Projects at Poster Contest By: Jessica Good The University of Texas at Dallas' Exhibition of Excellence in Undergraduate Research, presented April 13-21 by the Office of Undergraduate Education, showcased research by students and offered workshops to help them learn more about research opportunities. The event culminated with the Undergraduate Research Scholar Awards poster contest finals, in which the top more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas and Five Oklahoma Counties as Contiguous Disaster Designation This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs includin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with 6 Louisiana Parishes This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV faculty members honored for teaching, research and service at annual awards * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 8, 2026 - The UTRGV Office of Faculty Affairs has named 10 faculty members as recipients of the 2025-2026 Faculty Impact Awards, formerly the Faculty Excellence Awards. The annual awards, held on May 1 in Edinburg, recognize faculty for outstanding work in teaching, research and service. UTRGV Provost and Executive Vice P more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys Jumps 34 Spots to No. 126 in 2026 AmLaw 200 Rankings Vorys made a historic leap in the 2026 AmLaw 200 rankings, advancing 34 places to No. 126. According to American Lawyer, Vorys recorded the largest jump of any firm this year and achieved the second largest percentage increase in gross revenue among all AmLaw 200 firms. Vorys experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, which is a reflection of the firm's strategic investments in both more PR

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, May 9 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Four Students Claim International Fellowships By Richard Paige Four current Wabash College students have accepted international fellowships to locations in Austria, Estonia, Germany, and Spain. Evan Bone '26 and Braiden Foster '26 accepted Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) to study in Estonia and Germany, respectively, while Hunter Otto '26 accepted a United States Teaching Assistantship (USTA) to Austria and Julio Cruz-Romero '27 accepted a Gil more PR