WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: After Johnny Garcia's Landslide Win, Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts TX-35 in Democrats' Favor * On the heels of Johnny Garcia's decisive win in the Democratic runoff for TX-35, Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted its prediction for the race towards Democrats. REMINDER: The new rating comes after a shady Republican PAC spent nearly $1 million to take down Garcia in the primary, Republicans' job performance continues to si more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 42d Force Support Squadron wins 2025 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award * By Eric Sharman * Maxwell Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The 42d Force Support Squadron has been named the recipient of the 2025 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award, recognizing it as the top force support squadron in Air Education and Training Command.  The award honors the squadron's exceptional performance in mission support, customer s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: May 2026 * Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award We now have 12 applications for the new Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award. As a reminder, this is as $3,000 grant that will be presented at opening ceremonies at the 2026 Air, Space and Cyber conference in National Harbor. And we will pay for their way there! I was able to attend the 60 th Anniversary of William Pitsenbarger's death more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The America First Legal Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission endorsing the proposed Voluntary National Election Audit Standards while urging enhancements to address key election integrity concerns. The EAC had solicited input on its standards to guide election audits nationally under the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The AFL praised the commission's framework, which organizes audit principles around Objectivity, Professionalism, Effectiveness, Security, and Accountabilit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING - A report from American Clean Power Association - May 2026 (75 pages) * * * The American Clean Power Association issued a report outlining the rapid expansion of domestic clean energy manufacturing across the U.S. and examining its economic, industrial, and energy security implications. The report assesses manufacturing activity linked to utility-scale solar, battery storage, wind, and related supply chains, while also evaluating projected capacity growth through 2030. I more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Economic Liberties Project submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the "effectiveness of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act's premerger reporting requirements." The comment responds to the agencies' request concerning the recently vacated updated HSR Form and underscores the necessity of maintaining and enhancing these updated disclosure rules to bolster antitrust enforcement (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001). The HSR Act, enac more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Arnold Ventures, Houston, Texas, a philanthropy focused on improving higher education outcomes in the U.S., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Workforce Pell Grant program under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The letter addresses concerns and offers recommendations aimed at ensuring the program effectively expands access to short-term credential programs while protecting students and taxpayers. Arnold Ventures recognizes the W more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Expands Local Access to Heart Care with New Cardiologist * Ascension Saint Thomas River Park is expanding access to expert cardiovascular care in McMinnville and surrounding communities with the addition of board-certified cardiologist Dr. Scott Reising. Warren County has added more than more than 4,000 since 2010, increasing the need for advanced, local specialty care,  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * ASCO: UT MD Anderson faculty honored as 2026 Special Award recipients * * Sharon Giordano will receive the Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award for significant contributions to breast cancer care and research * Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez will receive the ASCO-American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Award for his work to advance impactful cancer prevention research In honor of their outstanding contributions to oncology, Sh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Avanci, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission. The letter responds to the agencies' joint public inquiry on Competitor Collaboration Guidelines, advocating for explicit inclusion and clarification of rules regarding joint patent licensing arrangements in the updated federal guidance. Avanci emphasizes the procompetitive benefits of joint licensing platforms and patent pools, particularly in the context of standard-essentia more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 27, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Midland, Texas, had highest employment concentration of construction and extraction occupations in May 2025 Construction and extraction occupations had employment of 6.4 million in May 2025, representing 4.1 percent of total U.S. employment. This occupational group includes construction trades workers, such as carpenters and electricians; other construction-related occupations, suc more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Briefs Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Take Washington Firefighters' Religious Liberty Rights Case * Washington, D.C. -Twenty-two states, several religious organizations, including the American Hindu Jewish Congress, and victims of religious discrimination are among twelve "friend-of-the-court" briefs urging the Supreme Court of the United States t more PR

WACO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Building a Callous Mind and Body: Olympic Lifting for Football * At the University of Virginia, Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Smotherman knows that preparing players for a long season means getting them ready for a series of repeated "car crashes". During the 2026 AFCA Convention, Coach Smotherman talked about how his program relies on Olympic lifting as a crucial tool for developing both force productio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Cruz, Schmitt & Coons Release Bipartisan Bill to Stabilize College Sports, Protect Athletes and Expand Revenue Sharing SEATTLE, Wash. -- U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia, representing over 900 trade school and career college campuses nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability components of the Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Drive Workforce Pell negotiated rulemaking committee (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter articulates  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $455K in hard narcotics at Laredo Port of Entry * LAREDO, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine and ketamine that totaled in over $455,000 in street value. The seizure occurred on Friday, May 22, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 75-year-old male U.S. citizen driving a 2011 Volvo XC60 for secondary insp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by Luis Nunez, research analyst at the Food Assistance Team: * * * Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has fallen by more than 700,000 since the Republican reconciliation law (H.R. 1) was enacted in July 2025. That accounts for nearly half of the 1.6-million-person decline among people of a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Welcomes Newest Members to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) - a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, retired Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors - welcomed three new members to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Mr. Jon Hotaling was appointed to the Board by President Trump, and Senators Chris Coons and Jacky Rosen were appoin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses AG Ken Paxton in TX-SEN Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race after his impressive runoff election victory. Paxton will face James Talarico in the general election. President Trump has also endorsed Paxton in the race. "Texas is a conservative state and deserves a real conservative in the Senate. Ken Paxton has consistently stood up against Democrats and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Releases Statement in Response to President Trump's Truth Social Post About the Election * (Houston, TX) -On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: "Friends, click here to see President Trump's comments about my election. Sorry to disappoint you, Mr. President, but you will hear from me again. I have more than enough time left in Congress to continue calling out your corruption. Sincerely, y more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Removal of Commercial Traffic at BOTA * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the El Paso Chamber of Commerce fighting against the removal of commercial traffic from the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) : "An overwhelming majority of El Pasoans support removing commercial traffic from BOTA; we've known this since GSA reported that 93% of the 12,000 El Pasoans more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Connected Health Initiative, a coalition representing diverse stakeholders in the digital health ecosystem, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form, commonly known as the Hart-Scott-Rodino Form. CHI emphasized the need for balanced regulatory measures that support digital health innovation while ensuring effective antitrust oversight. CHI, which includes industry participants  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Consumers' Research, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter urging the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division to amend the instructions for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001). The letter calls for clear guidance that the HSR's investment-only exemption should not apply to acquirors who intend to influence company management to pursue environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, such as emissions reduction targets. The investment- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed implementation of the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework. The Seminary, an accredited graduate institution specializing in theological education located in Dallas, Texas, voiced concerns about the use of IRS-reported earnings data in the Earnings Premium calculation under the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on April 20, 2026. DTS h more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Race Raters Shift Texas Senate Race Toward Democrats as Paxton Win Creates "Best Opportunity This Century to Flip Texas" Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton is officially the GOP nominee in the Texas Senate race, "transform[ing] the deep red state into the nation's newest political battleground, expanding the Senate map" and giving Democrats "their best opportunity this century to flip Texas." Race raters, more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT * You will never catch Krystal Montgomery running to class. Literally. She is that fast. The MIT senior -a Course 6-3 (Computer Science and Engineering) major and Course 4 (Design) minor -was recently named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week -for the second time. Montgomery ran a national top 10 time in the 800 meters at the Fria more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Did heart health impact the risk of severe COVID-19 infection during the pandemic? * Research Highlights: * The risk of being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19 infection was lower among adults with better heart health scores. * Adults without cardiovascular disease and with the best levels of heart health, as indexed by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 heart health metric, were nearly half as li more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Johnny Garcia on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Congressional District 35 Primary The DNC congratulates Johnny Garcia for winning the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District. Across Texas, Democratic voters backed candidates like Garcia who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families. This year, Democrats are seizing the opportu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on May 26, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement On Texas Senate Race Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Texas Senate race: "While Republicans are facing their nightmare scenario, tonight Democrats are one step closer to winning a Senate majority, and in November, Texas will send James Talarico to the Senate. "Ken Paxton is so corrupt t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Additional Texas State Supreme Court Endorsements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Justice Chari Kelly and Justice Gisela Triana for Texas state Supreme Court. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Justice Chari Kelly and Justice Gisela Triana for Texas Supreme Court. Justice Kelly and Ju more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App: Four-stream coverage of Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App will present exclusive, four-stream coverage of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Coverage begins tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET, and continues through Sunday, May 31. Marquee and Featured Groups include seven of the world's top 20 players, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Preliminary Flood Maps for Hardeman County, Texas, Ready for Public View DENTON, Texas - Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) were released May 22 for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Chillicothe and Quannah and the unincorporated areas of Hardeman County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about lo more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Survivor to Leader: BJACH commander shares lessons in resilience during Mental Health Awareness Month * FORT POLK, La. -Most people attending Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital's Leadership Professional Development session on May 21 expected to learn about active shooter response. What they received was also a first-hand lesson in resilience from someone who has lived through the unthinkable. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, BJACH employee more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate * WASHINGTON - GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Texas Representative James Talarico the U.S. Senate. "Texans need a fighter who isn't afraid to take on the gun lobby to protect our communities and create a safer Te more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Lochlin I.S. Rosen to the 17th Judicial District Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Lochlin I.S. Rosen to the 17th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Rosen is a Deputy State Public Defender in the Brighton Office, a position he has held since 2017. His practice consists of criminal defense. Mr. Rosen earned his  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the First Quarter of 2026 Support Innovations in Public Safety * Houston, TX (May 27, 2026 ) -In the first quarter of 2026, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 12 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice research. These grants, totaling around $ 5 million, demonstrate  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on teaching and learning * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature topics under Track Two on "Teaching and Learning." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," will be offered across seven tracks. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW * Cosponsors 'Mandatory E-Verify Act' to Hinder Illegal Immigrant Incentive, Hiring in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to introduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States. The Mandatory E-Verify  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Marks Seven Years of Delivery Leadership in UK Nuclear at Sellafield * KBR is marking seven years as a core partner in Programme and Project Partners (PPP) at Sellafield, one of the UK's most complex and strategically important nuclear infrastructure programmes, supporting the safe, long-term clean-up of the Sellafield site. Established in 2019, PPP was the first enterp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 4 New Mexico Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says New Mexico's congressional delegation has stood with AFGE to defend federal collective bargaining KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, and Teresa Leger Fernandez for reelection to more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Living bandage accelerates healing across multiple wound types * Chronic wounds remain a significant clinical challenge, in part because it is difficult to deliver sustained, localized immune signals that coordinate tissue repair. While cytokines play a central role in regulating inflammation and healing, conventional delivery approaches are often limited by rapid degradation and poor retention at the wound site. Researchers at Rice University with the supp more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Making an Exoneree challenges Rice students to investigate potential wrongful convictions * The room is quiet as the video begins to play. On screen, a man's voice cuts through. "I've been locked up for 21 years for a crime that I didn't commit." Students sit shoulder to shoulder, watching closely. Some take notes. Others lean forward, studying every detail. These are not just school projects. They are part of an effort to move real cases forward. "Maki more PR

HAIFA, Israel, May 27 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Medicine Without Drugs: An Israeli Breakthrough in Nanomedicine * An innovative technology developed by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology could lead to a fundamental shift in the cancer treatment paradigm. They created advanced nanoparticles that successfully halt aggressive triple-negative breast cancer tumors - without releasing a single drug molecule. The particles operate through a sophisticated interaction wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Mannion Champion Legislation to Make Mental Health Care Accessible for Every Student in America * Washington, D.C. - During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressman John Mannion (NY-22) announced the reintroduction of the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, legislation that would significantly boost the availability of mental health providers in America's public schools. Mental illness aff more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Nelson University, Waxahachie, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed regulation which implements changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting Title IV, Higher Education Act programs (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The university asserts that the Department's Do No Harm provision and associated administrative requirements unfairly penalize religious degree programs and infringe on religious freedoms. Nelson University ap more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- NetChoice, a national trade association representing online businesses dedicated to defending free speech and promoting free enterprise online, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The letter addresses the joint agencies' ongoing review of improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification and Report Form following the February 2026 decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Texas Hispanic Voters Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates * President Trump's Latino support continues to erode with 20% of Texans who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 77% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote in November WASHINGTON -Texas Latino voters are feeling economically more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Property Sale and Portfolio Financing on Behalf of DFW Land in Dallas' Park Lane District Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of 8020 Park Lane, a 120,923-square-foot Class A office property located within The Shops at Park Lane mixed-use district in Dallas, Texas, to buyer DFW Land. The transaction marks DFW Land's continued expansion  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * The Power of Mentorship in Command Training By Nakayah Bellamy, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - As part of an ongoing effort to better prepare leaders for the demands of command, the newly revised Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Squadron Leadership Course (SLC) has introduced a speed pod mentoring training block. The AETC SLC is hosted f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State at Texas, LSU at Ole Miss and more * Comprehens more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 27 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement: * * * PUBLIC ADVOCATE KNOWS ALL ROADS LEAD TO TEXAS. TRUMP AGREES Eugene Delaudio, president of Public Advocate told 100,000 supporters in Texas the following on Saturday May 24: (in part). "President Trump has listened to us and taken action. "For months, Public Advocate has been promoting Attorney General Ken Paxton as a candidate to replace the Texas incumbent Senator. "AG Paxton of Texas has been a staunch ally a Public Advocate and has led more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rachel Kimbro reappointed as School of Social Sciences dean following period of expansion and innovation * Five years after becoming dean of Rice University's School of Social Sciences, Rachel Kimbro has been reappointed following a term marked by expanded research investment, new academic programs and increased opportunities for students. Kimbro, a Rice alumna and longtime member of the university community, will begin a second term after helping guide the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, with two co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional Budget Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 The Honorable Phillip Swagel Director Congressional Budget Office Ford House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Director Swagel, On February 11, 2026, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released "The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036," commonly known as the "baseline." 1 The base more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Washington DC, 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: I write to express concern as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to significantly increase wait times for cargo and pedestrian crossing between the United States and Mexico border. While I am more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Ken Paxton Winning Texas Senate Primary * Washington, DC - Yesterday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election. As Texas attorney general, Paxton is one of the most ext more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Barragan, Stanton Inspect Dilley Trailer Prison, Met with Children and Families * Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), led Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) and Congressman Greg Stanton ( AZ-04) on his 6 th congressional oversight visit to the Dilley detention center in Southwest Texas this year. During the inspection, ICE outlined the process for collecting DNA samples from detainees upon arrival but could not confirm proper proto more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, and Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following letter to the National Institutes of Health: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 21, 2026 Anthony Letai, M.D., Ph.D. Director National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, Building 31 Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Dear Dr. Letai, We write today on behalf of the brain cancer patient and professional community to express deep concerns over the National Cancer Ins more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunners earn distinguished honors at National Model United Nations Conference * Fourteen UT San Antonio students recently returned from New York City with top honors after competing in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. This trip represents the fourth time a Roadrunner delegation with the UT San Antonio Model UN Society has competed at the national level since 2019. UT San Antonio's delegation joined an assembly of more t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals. The letter argues that current federal habeas review impedes states from timely enforcement of the death more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3 * The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams across ESPN networks in the first three weeks of the se more PR

MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline - The SEMI Foundation, serving as the Hub Operato more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cruz, Cantwell, Schmitt Strike Agreement to Save College Sports U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) have reached a bipartisan agreement on legislation to restore stability to college sports, titled the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Senators Cruz and Cantwell are the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee. The Protect College Sports A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Cantwell, Schmitt, Coons Strike Agreement to Save College Sports U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have reached a bipartisan agreement on legislation to restore stability to college sports, titled the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The Protect College Sports Act would restore order in college athletics by  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 28 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU and LEMIT Finish Major Research Project for Regulatory Agency By Arina Garcia The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) has completed a year-and-a-half-long project for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). In 2024, TCOLE engaged LEMIT to perform a job task analysis (JTA) of newly commissioned Texas peace officers to help the agency gain a better understanding of th more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens introduces new Simcenter PhysicsAI add-on for AI-powered CFD design exploration * Siemens has announced the expansion of the Simcenter advanced engineering simulation and test solutions portfolio with Simcenter(tm) PhysicsAI(tm) software, which empowers engineers to almost instantly evaluate bold design concepts and variations. Simcenter PhysicsAI brings proven geometric  more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens taps Jabil to expand electrical equipment manufacturing in Virginia * Siemens and Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) recently announced plans to operate a new manufacturing facility at the Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, Va., supporting the energy infrastructure industry. As demand for power infrastructure continues to accelerate, particularly driven by rapid grow more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships * Sixteen students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been named Gilman Scholars and awarded a collective $55,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies or internships abroad. "It's inspiring to see our Volunteers exploring academic and personal growth around the globe, from Brazil to Finland to South Africa and beyond more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrpt) -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Named on Forbes Accessibility 200 List * SLB has been named on the 2026 Forbes Accessibility 200 List, which recognizes organizations working to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. The company was acknowledged in the Neurodiversity Impact category for its initiative aimed at supporting neurodivergent talent and strengthening inclusive practices across the employee experience. "We are pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Tahoe Disaster Recovery LLC, Houston, Texas, doing business as GovStar, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responding to the President's FEMA Review Council Final Report. The letter addresses concerns regarding the Disaster Relief Fund, specifically urging FEMA and Congress to restructure the DRF to separately finance recurring natural disasters and nationwide biological/public-health emergencies such as COVID-19. In the letter, Tah more ST

DALLAS, Texas, May 28 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC Breaks Ground on Building 2 of Plainfield Business Center in Chicagoland The 788,320-square-foot building will deliver in Q3 2027 - Chicago, IL - Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, has broken ground on Building 2 of Plainfield Business Center in Plainfield, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The 788,320-square-foot speculative wareho more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * TCOM student puts a new twist on art thanks to COVID * In late March of 2020, the world was shut down due to COVID-19, social distancing was part of everyone's lexicon, and isolation was the new norm, so Anatalie Nguyen, like everyone else, decided to try something new to break the boredom. Nguyen dabbled in art before, but this time she did something different; it was digital, it was exclusively on her phone. Six years and 430 piec more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Joining "A Home For Every Child" Initiative To Strengthen Foster Care * Governor Greg Abbott, alongside Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Audrey O'Neill and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams, today announced Texas is joining the Trump Administration's "A Home for Every Child" initiative. The announcement comes during National Foster Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Carlos De La Cruz * "Republicans' blatantly partisan ploy to undermine the will of Texas voters is going to backfire. Johnny Garcia, born and raised in San Antonio, has built his life from the ground up serving his community. Carlos De La Cruz has nothing to offer South Texans. This November, voters are going to show Republicans they want leaders who put Texans -not D.C. -first and send Johnny Garcia to Congress,"  more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes * PLANO, Texas (May 27, 2026) - Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is pleased to announce the following executive changes: Tellis Bethel, group vice president and chief financial officer of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Financial Services International Corporation (TFSIC), and CEO of Toyota Financial Savings Bank (TFSB), has been promoted to senior vice preside more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, May 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Turning back the clock on the microbiome is key to preventing liver cancer and aging, study finds * As rates of chronic digestive diseases continue to rise, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to the intestinal microbiome -and the vast community of bacteria living in the digestive tract -as a key indicator of long-term health. Emerging evidence suggests that age-related changes in this microbial ecosystem may contri more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Dual-Target Drug Tackles Immunotherapy Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer University of Houston Researcher Part of Groundbreaking National Study By Laurie Fickman -- (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu A national team of researchers is reporting a new strategy to treat pancreatic cancer -- by boosting the immune system. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is one of the deadliest cancer types, with a five-year survival rate of only 13%. It is also resis more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Pilot study examines how disrupted eating patterns may fuel chronic inflammation By Roman Petrowski A new pilot project funded by the Texas Medical Center Digestive Diseases Center Pilot Feasibility Award explores how lifestyle habits tied to the body's internal clock may shape gut health and influence the development of age-related disease. Led by Xiangsheng Huang, PhD, assistant professor in the Gastroenterology Research Ce more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Research study links anti-aging protein to chronic disease protection By Roman Petrowski A protein long studied for its connection to aging may also play a key role in protecting the body from chronic disease, according to new research from the laboratory of Mikhail Kolonin, PhD, published in Aging Cell. Telomerase is a protein best known for maintaining the protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres. For years, more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Map Proteins From Billion-Year-Old Organism and Discover New Links to Rare Diseases Researchers have identified genes previously unknown to be connected to three rare disorders, a discovery that sheds new light on the genetic causes of human diseases. - By comparing groups of proteins found in a wide range of species, and by using animal models and human patient data, a University of Texas at Austin-led team has identified genes pr more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 28 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * What's the tick forecast? New research tracks tick distribution and rising disease risk across Wisconsin By Mary Ellen Gabriel While most people dread finding a tick stuck to their clothing or skin, Johnny Uelmen is literally beating the bushes for them. On a recent Friday morning at Picnic Point, a wooded path on campus, Uelmen and graduate students Sazeda Akter and Amanda Roling unfurled a 4'x4' square of white more PR

DENTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT professor named Jazz Educator of the Year The University of North Texas College of Music professor of jazz saxophone Brad Leali received the Ellis Marsalis Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award by the Jazz Education Network. The award, which was celebrated in the June issue of DownBeat magazine, is named after the legendary jazz educator to recognize an "outstanding college or university educator in the field of jazz, who represents the highest more PR

TYLER, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Kilgore ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state - The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Kilgore Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the te more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Announces $2 Million Endowment to Support Handball Club * Utah State University has announced a $2 million endowment to support the future growth and long-term success of the university's Handball Club, marking a transformative investment in one of Campus Recreation's emerging competitive programs. The endowment will provide lasting support for student recruitment, national tournament travel expenses, coaching and instructional opportunitie more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 27 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa students win over $100,000 in 2026 Entrepreneur's Cup * It was a record year for University of Tulsa teams who competed in the 2026 i2E Entrepreneur's Cup presented by Love's Travel Stops. In total, UTulsa students won over $103,000 in prize money and took first place in both the Undergraduate and Graduate High Growth Divisions. Six UTulsa teams competed in the annual event in early April, and the results were revealed during an awards ceremony in O more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders * Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Julie Johnson (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding disorders among underserved populations. "So many women of South Carolina are negati more PR