DALLAS, Texas, June 3 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 14 Haynes Boone Attorneys Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 The Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 legal directory ranked 14 Haynes Boone attorneys in its 15th edition, underscoring the firm's depth of experience across key areas of patent practice. Widely regarded as one of the leading guides to global patent expertise, the IAM Patent 1000 highlights top firms and practitioners based on e more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 3 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Turns Every Store into FanLand with Goal-Worthy Meals & Deals for Soccer's Biggest Tournament Fans everywhere can score big with the all-new bites like the GOAL-AZO Taco and G.O.A.T. Hot Chicken Sandwich all tournament long - IRVING, TX - The world's biggest soccer tournament is almost here, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is kicking the excitement into high gear with FanLand. Stores are more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Awards Excellence in Texas Students, Educators, and Community Partners * Northeast Texas Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) held its "Recognize & Inspire" event on April 25 to recognize their essay contest scholarship recipients, three Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets of the Year, and their teacher of the year, as well as present to community members programs they spo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Endorses Legislation to Award Bob Lodge the Medal of Honor * ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2026 - The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) proudly supports proposed legislation to posthumously award United States Air Force pilot Maj. Robert "Bob" Alfred Lodge the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, announced more PR

NEW YORK, June 3 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA and NASBA Recognize Top CPA Exam Performers with 2025 Elijah Watt Sells Award The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) congratulate this year's winners of the Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass a more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * All In the Mind: LOMRS Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month By Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs  LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Each May, the military community joins together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Alongside physical and social challenges, effectively coping with unique mental stressors rem more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by American Dream senior fellow Bruce Pearl: * * * Don't Turn College Sports Into a Political Weapon There was a time in America when sports brought people together. It didn't matter whether you were Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, from a big city or a small Southern town. Fans packed stadiums, students wore school colors with pride, and communities rallied behind young  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Texas Implements AI For Accountability & Transparency Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) just launched a new AI-integrated website to help Texans easily access and navigate state rules and regulations. This innovative platform aims to save Texans significant time and energy, ensuring ideal customer service for Texas taxpayers. "As a Texan, I applaud  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Major Midterm Election Shake Up By Logan Sekulow A major shakeup in the 2026 midterm election looms as Senator John Cornyn's (TX) defeat to Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sets the stage for a massive showdown against far-Left state Representative James Talarico. Who will win the U.S. Senate seat amid the ongoing fight over Texas redistricting? As reported by Fox News: President D more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Statement on CMS' Final Rule for No Surprises Act IDR Operations * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 2, 2026 ) - " The final rule takes important steps to strengthen the Independent Dispute Resolution ( IDR ) process by enhancing transparency, better standardizing communications, and attempting to reduce the submission of ineligible dispute more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Seton Northwest Earns An 'A' Hospital Safety Grade * Ascension Seton Northwest earned a straight "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 22 performance measures refle more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Hospitals Recognized in Latest CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings * Ascension Texas today announced the results of the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, highlighting a strong performance across the ministry. The annual ratings offer an overview of clinical performance by summa more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 3 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Asia Foundation and Asian Art Museum Announce 2026 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellows in Asian Art The Asia Foundation and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are pleased to announce Yi Shun Lim of Malaysia and Sso-Rha Kang of the United States as the 2026 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellows in Asian Art. Held every other year, the program supports two emerging curators--one from Asia and one more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against DEI mandates at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 15-state friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that supports a challenge to California's DEI mandates. The specific law requires doctors to receive instruction on implicit bias in order to keep their license to practice medicine. It also more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Takes Legal Action as Part of Sweeping Investigation into Corporate Giants, Including Bayer, for Poisoning Texans through Glyphosate Contamination in Food * Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his sweeping investigation to tackle the major issue of glyphosate residue in food that puts America's health and children at risk. This announcement comes after Attorney Ge more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled,  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Trump is still trying to rob victims to pay criminals for their political support What you need to know: Now that Donald Trump's $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded reward program for January 6 rioters is paused, Governor Newsom is calling on President Trump to invest that money in protecting children from sexual abuse, dismantling trafficking networks, reducing shootings, su more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Offers Amendments to Protect SNAP, Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) offered eight amendments to an appropriations bill to fund the Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2027. "At a time when families are struggling with rising costs, we should be strengthening the programs and i more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Catholic hospitals lead nation in pediatric unit closures, new report from NNU finds * A new report from National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, finds that three major Catholic hospital systems have spent the last decade leading the health care industry in the closures of pediatric care units. The shocking new report found that, overall, 25 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: * * * CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 4 Actions Upholding Ethical Standards in a Thriving Network of Over 109,000 CFP(R) Professionals - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 109,000 CFP(R) professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on four individuals. CFP B more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Church Files Federal Lawsuit After Township of Windsor, MI Prohibits all Religious Activity in Church Building * Windsor, MI- First Liberty Institute filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of The Tarrington Church after the Tow more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 2 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Collins College of Business celebrates excellence at annual Honors & Awards Ceremony * The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni during its 2026 Honors and Awards Ceremony, celebrating academic excellence, leadership, research and service across the college. The evening's highest undergraduate honors, the David R. Lawson Outstanding Seni more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Colorado establishes higher education designation framework recognizing institutional excellence and student success * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) applauds the passage of Colorado House Bill 26-1006, the Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education Act, establishing a statewide framework to recognize inst more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Concerns Over Chinese-Connected Vehicles Underscore Need for Stevens-Slotkin Bill * W ashington, D.C - Following reports that the Trump administration will allow Chinese-owned automakers to continue selling vehicles in the United States, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens is renewing her calls for stronger protections against Chinese-connected vehicles entering the American market. Her legisla more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dogs And Humans Are More Alike Than We Thought, Texas A&M Study Finds New research from the Dog Aging Project shows that genetic metabolic patterns tied to lifespan are strikingly similar in dogs and people, offering new insight into aging across species. * The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor receives Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award * Finalists named from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Law, College of Pharmacy and College of Professional Advancement Dr. Philip McCreanor, professor and chair of environmental and civil engineering and director of the engineering track of the University Honors Program, is this year's recipient of the Joe and Jea more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards * DALLAS, Texas - The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals -including several from San Antonio -who are "excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all -they are patriots; they are warriors," said Dr. Steph more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF pushes back against wave of Texas Ten Commandments displays The Freedom From Religion Foundation is objecting to a new Ten Commandments monument outside Amarillo City Hall -- the second such display in Texas that it has recently confronted. The state/church watchdog has sent a letter to the Amarillo mayor and City Council members contending that statements made during the monument more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 3 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * FNBO to Acquire Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Missouri First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, MO more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * From Apollo to Artemis: UT San Antonio graduate student paves the way for future moon missions * When the Artemis II crew splashed down, it marked humanity's first crewed return to lunar orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. And it's just the beginning. For Austin Patridge, a UT San Antonio master's student in the College of Sciences, the work supporting the next mission is already underway. In a  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal * The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher outpatient surgery costs by requiring national nonprofit health system Ascension Health Alliance (Ascension) to divest several surgery center facilities to complete its proposed $3.9 b more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Golden Eagle grad Brooke Mayo selected to officiate at 2026 FIFA World Cup * When Tennessee Tech University alumna Brooke Mayo learned she had been selected as an assistant referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, she was still in bed. Her phone kept buzzing. On the other end were two familiar voices -fellow referees and longtime officiating partners Tori Penso and Kathryn Nesbitt.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Seeks Transparency in Kaufman County Housing Policies * FORNEY, TX - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden sent a letter to the Dallas Housing Authority requesting answers and greater transparency regarding housing placement trends and neighborhood concentration concerns in Kaufman County. The letter responds to concerns raised by homeowners in the Gateway Parks subdivision in Forney about Housing C more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here. "Under President Trump's le more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $40.8 Million In Grants To Support Texas Veterans And Their Families * Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced that $40.8 million in Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants will support 190 grants to 160 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Storm, Flood Threats * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in advance of severe weather expected to impact multiple regions of Texas over the next several days. "Texas is prepared to face the anticipated severe weath more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Greg Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Grant To Strengthen Electric Reliability In East Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP) with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative. The grant funds a project that will replace and upgrade nearly 10,000 electric poles in East Texas and strengthen other equipmen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Halliburton delivers end-to-end digital execution at 2026 Technology Showcase Nearly 400 industry professionals from around the world attended the Halliburton 2026 Technology Showcase from May 4-7 in Houston. The event brought industry and technical leaders together and showed how digital capabilities translate into real-time execution more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 3 (TNSrep) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Energy Price Deck Survey Shows Banks Expect Oil Shock to Ease Despite Middle East Volatility A new survey from Haynes Boone found that energy lenders significantly increased their near-term oil price forecasts following recent geopolitical instability in the Middle East, while largely maintaining long-term price expectations that suggest confidence in an eventual market normal more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 21, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Good afternoon. Thank you to our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Franklin, for presiding over this important hearing, and thank you to our witnesses for sharing their insights with u more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 2 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University nursing program granted 10-year CCNE reaccreditation * BROWNWOOD - June 1, 2026 - Howard Payne University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) was granted reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for 10 years. The School of Nursing participated in an extensive onsite CCNE evaluation in the fall of 2025. During the visit, CCNE found zero co more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * IAM Patent 1000 2026 Guide Recognizes Morgan Lewis, Dozens of Lawyers Worldwide Morgan Lewis has achieved multiple recognitions in the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2026 guide, earning and maintaining practice and lawyer rankings and recommendations across six US states, Washington, DC, and nationwide; and in China, Germany, and the Unit more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Announces Lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One The two-day main stage event will feature performances by BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, Weezer, Zara Larsson and more; hosted by Ryan Seacrest on Sept. 18 and 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Disney+ and Hulu to serve as the Off more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * US Government Calls on Supreme Court to Take Up North Dakota Ranchers' Eminent Domain Case US Solicitor General agrees Court should hear case but disagrees with the ranchers' hoped-for outcome. - The U.S. Solicitor General supports the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the appeal of a group of North Dakota ranchers who are fighting for payment of attorneys' fees after battling a natural gas pipeline more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * JdV by Hyatt and The Mushroom Cowboy Announce Summertime Morning DJ Series, "The Skyline Spin" * Kicking off on June 27 at Hotel 50 Bowery in New York City, the series will bring daytime coffee, music, and community-focused gatherings to select JdV by Hyatt hotel rooftops across the country Austin, TX (June 2, 2026) - JdV by Hyatt, a Hyatt lifestyle brand th more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 2, 2026 with Kaleidoscope: * * * Kaleidoscope And iHeartPodcasts Announce Season Two Of "Skyline Drive: How To Live Forever," A New Limited Series Exploring The Science, Culture, And Emotional Cost Of The Quest To Live Forever Hosted by Kaleidoscope co-founder Mangesh Hattikudur, the new season follows a deeply personal reporting journey through the booming world of longevity science, biohacking, epigenetics,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $13,038 grant to Goliad County for lifesaving medical equipment New portable AEDs will enable EMS supervisors to provide emergency cardiac care before ambulances arrive Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $13,038 grant to Goliad County for four automated external defibrillators for EMS supervisor vehicles. * The AEDs will enable EMS supervisors to provide lifesaving care before ambula more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $18,860 grant to Runge Fire Department for updated firefighting gear New equipment will help protect firefighters responding to brush and wildland fires Key Takeaways * LCRA awards an $18,860 grant to the City of Runge Fire Department for new wildland firefighting gear. * The gear will provide firefighters with lightweight, flame-resistant gear to wear when responding to brush a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new bird watching stations at two Kenedy parks Kenedy Economic Development Corporation will add the stations to encourage outdoor recreation, nature education and community connections Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $25,000 grant to the Kenedy Economic Development Corporation to construct bird watching stations at Joe Gulley Park and St. Mary's Park. * The stati more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA Names Rudy D. Garza as its 12th General Manager Public utility veteran steps in to continue LCRA's legacy of serving Texans * The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors has selected Rudy D. Garza as LCRA's 12th general manager, effective July 20, 2026. A Texas native with 30 years of utility leadership experience, Garza joins LCRA from CPS Energy in San Antonio, where he curr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for lighting upgrades at Burton Park Energy-efficient lighting will improve safety, reduce costs and enhance community recreation space Key Takeaways * LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award a $25,000 grant to Burton Friends and Neighbors to replace outdated lighting at Burton Park. * The upgrade to LED lighting will improve safety, redu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant for emergency medical helipad in Austin County Industry VFD will build a helipad to provide safe, dedicated landing zone for emergency transports Key Takeaways * LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award a $50,000 grant to the Industry Volunteer Fire Department to construct a 60-by-60-foot concrete emergency helipad with LED lighting. * The more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $50,000 grant for renovations to City Park School district will update concession stands and restrooms to provide safer, more comfortable site for activities Key Takeaways * LCRA and the City of Hallettsville award a $50,000 grant for renovations to the concession stand and restrooms at Hallettsville City Park. * The Hallettsville Independent School Distric more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * LG Radio+ Joins Forces with iHeartRadio to Give Users Access to America's #1 Audio Company LG's Free Audio Streaming Service Adds Live and Digital iHeartRadio Stations as well as Podcasts to Enrich and Simplify the Listening Experience - ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- In a move to curate a diverse selection of podcasts and radio programs, LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with iHeartMedia, the leading audio media  more PR

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, June 2 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Lifepoint Health Acquires Eight Hospitals from ScionHealth * BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (June 2, 2026) - Lifepoint Health today announced that it has completed the acquisition of eight acute care hospitals from ScionHealth. This transition is expected to be seamless for patients and communities, as all facilities will retain current employees and providers, and maintain a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Chief of the Forest Service on Uranium Mining in Carson National Forest * Full video of the exchange is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, questioned Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service, regarding the proposal to conduct uranium mining within the Carson N more PR

ENCINO, California, June 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of New Construction Fuego Tortilla Grill in Baton Rouge, Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fuego Tortilla Grill, a 3,263-square-foot net-leased restaurant property in Baton Rou more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled, Reference Guide on Climate Science, from  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 1 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Medal of Honor recipient watches grandson graduate as a Combat Medic * FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, along with friends, family members and Soldiers, gathered March 15 on MacArthur Parade Field for a moment 16 weeks in the making, the graduation of the Army's newest 68W combat medics. This ceremony carried a significance unlike any other. In the front row sat retir more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * MPD sergeants graduate from Maxwell's Airman Leadership School By Staff Sgt. Evan Porter, 42d Air Base Wing Public Affairs  MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Two Montgomery Police Department sergeants graduated from Airman Leadership School May 21, 2026, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, cementing a growing partnership to develop military and civilian leade more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across 10 states. The states are - Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas. The agency received these nominations from state and tribal historic preservation officers before May 16, 2026. The evaluations follow federal regulations governing historic preservation. Individu more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following Q&A on June 1, 2026, by Associate Director Rajarshi Dhar with CEO and founder Anirban Mukherji: * * * Navigating the Next Era of Cybersecurity: AI Governance, Identity-centric Security, and Digital Transformation AI adoption is accelerating across enterprises, creating new challenges around governance, privacy, ransomwar more PR

NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * New York Families Challenge Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth * Three families of transgender youth and two transgender young adults sue the Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice over their efforts to seize the private health information of transgender youth at NYU Langone Health and other New York City hospitals (New York,  more PR

NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * New York Families of Transgender Youth Challenge Trump Administration Attempt to Seize Private Health Records * (New York, NY, June 1, 2026) - Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the New York Civil Liberties Union more PR

IRVING, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Two of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Isaiah 117 House and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 2, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,00 more PR

IRVING, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Television Stations Win 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News * KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, and KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii, Honored for "Overall Excellence" IRVING, TX (June 2, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that 20 of its owned and operated tele more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Peak Performance: Toyota Introduces the 2026 GRMN Corolla * * New GRMN Corolla Represents the Pinnacle of GR Corolla Performance * Increased Engine Torque and Chassis Enhancements Help Deliver a More Engaging, Track-Inspired Driving Experience * Dedicated Aerodynamic and Suspension Components Developed Through Super Taikyu Competition and Nurburgring Testing * All-Wheel-Dri more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 1 * Siemens has opened Realize LIVE Americas 2026, its flagship customer event in Detroit. Realize LIVE brings together 3,000 users, partners and the broader Siemens community to share collective knowledge, best practice and insight, and provides a platform for Siemens to share its vision for t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director Vittorio Nastasi and intern Maegan Smarkusky, both from the criminal justice policy division: * * * Maryland's new law protecting artistic expression should be a model for other states Other states and Congress should follow Maryland's lead in protecting freedom of expression. * Did Bob Marley shoot the sheriff? Did Johnny Cash really shoot a man in Reno just to watch him die? Of course not. more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jen Sidorova: * * * Why more cybersecurity laws have not meant lower cyber losses In cybersecurity, there are no permanently secure systems, only systems that are better or worse prepared to absorb and recover from attack. * Over the last decade, cyber incidents have become a persistent threat to a range of targets, from critical infrastructure to individual households. From ransomware more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, with four co-signers issued the following letter to NYU Langone Health: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 28, 2026 Alec C. Kimmelman Chief Executive Officer NYU Langone Health 550 1st Ave New York, NY 10016 Dear Dr. Kimmelman: We are writing in regard to the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation of gender affirming care providers. It is our understanding that NYU Langone Health has received both civil and c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Service Academy Appointments * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that thirteen students from Texas's 11th Congressional District have received appointments to a U.S. Service Academy following his nomination. To recognize their achievement, Congressman Pfluger hosted a Service Academy Appointee Meet-and-Greet in San Angelo, where he pers more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Introduces Legislation to Award Air Force Major Bob Lodge the Medal of Honor * WASHINGTON, DC -As first reported in the Air & Space Forces Magazine, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a decorated fighter pilot and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, introduced legislation to posthumously award Air Force Major Bob Lodge the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions to protect the United Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, with two co-signers issued the following letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 1, 2026 The Honorable Kenneth Paxton Attorney General Office of the Attorney General 300 W. 15th Street Austin, TX 78701 Dear Attorney General Paxton: For years, Texas residents--many of them seniors or people with disabilities--have reported to y more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Demands Answers from USPS about Blanco, TX Post Office Closure * June 2, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. -Congressman Chip Roy sent the following letter to Postmaster General David Steiner following the sudden closure of the Blanco Post Office: Dear Postmaster General Steiner, On May 23, 2026, my office became aware that the Blanco Post Office would be closing. My staff immediately con more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Seeks Answers from USDA on Growing New World Screwworm Risk * June 2, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) penned a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking the Secretary to host a briefing on the Department's actions against the New World Screwworm. "I write today to request an official briefing regarding the New World Screwworm epidemic that more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Clean Power Capacity Grows to Power 80 Million Homes in Q1, Despite Slowdown in the Wind Sector * * Cumulative clean power capacity hit 370 GW in Q1 2026, enough to power nearly 80 million homes. * The pipeline for clean power projects rose by 6% compared to Q1 2025, driven primarily by a 13% growth in the solar pipeline and 8% growth in the battery storage pipel more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Research Debunks Belief Introverts Are Better Listeners * By Rose Semenov Minnesota Carlson research debunks the idea that introverts are better listeners than extroverts. In fact, extroverts may have a slight perceived advantage as listeners. The paper, published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior (this link opens in a new browser window or tab), is co-authored  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on June 2, 2026, by communications and content senior manager Amrita Shetty: * * * Rising Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Set to Galvanize ASEAN Automotive Outlook in 2026 As EVs gain momentum, Indonesia and Thailand poised to emerge as pivotal production hubs, Vietnam to lead in adoption, and Chinese OEMs to tr more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 2 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU SamPoly and Dickinson ISD Strengthen Pathways to Higher Education * Sam Houston State University and Dickinson Independent School District have entered into a new dual credit partnership agreement designed to expand college opportunities for high school students through SHSU's polytechnic college, SamPoly. Through the agreement, Dickinson ISD students will have the opportunity to earn college cr more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens unveils new 3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation * Siemens has announced today new 3D electrical design capabilities within its industry leading Capital(tm) software to unify wiring design and physical harness routing in a single, model-based workflow that spans the Siemens Xcelerator portfo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Strong, independent science is critical to advancing public health and saving lives * WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2026 -The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed a rule on federal financial assistance, which would dramatically change how federally funded research and other grant programs are awarded, reviewed and managed across agencies and institutions nationwi more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Study: Popular GLP-1 Drug May Slow Down Biological Aging * Key Takeaways * Semaglutide slowed biological aging across multiple epigenetic clocks in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. * The strongest signals were seen in epigenetic measures linked to inflammation, brain, heart, blood, kidney, liver and metabolic health, suggesting that the drug may  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI evaluates NASA medication storage protocols * Southwest Research Institute evaluated NASA's medication handling practices, which currently call for removing medications from their original packaging and storing them in resealable plastic bags. Although this allows astronauts to economize stowage for spaceflight, SwRI's investigation found that active pharmaceutical in more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's Osborne named ASME Fellow * Dustin T. Osborne, a staff engineer in the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Powertrain Engineering Division, was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).  ASME members nominate Fellows in recognition of significant engineering achievements in their fields and the engineering profession. They must have  more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, June 3 -- Texas Tech University issued the following Q&A on June 1, 2026, by Jacob Gordon with Noureddine Abidi, professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Science, associate dean for research in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and managing director of the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute: * * * Noureddine Abidi on Cotton, Plant-based Polymers and the Potential Impact on farmers Noureddine Abidi discusses his research on cotton and h more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The 20 Expands Footprint With Four MSP Acquisitions * The 20 MSP has announced it has acquired four managed service providers (MSPs), marking the latest phase in the company's aggressive growth strategy and bringing its total deal count to 48. This latest round of deals signals The 20 MSP's continued investment in expanding its national footprint, sharpening expertise an more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects * New research projects focus on behavioral safety, crash prevention and passive safety ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 2, 2026) - Before joining Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), Zhaonan Sun spent years studying how the human body absorbs the force of a cra more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 1 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Turning the Page: Girl Scouts Create Reading Space for Families at BJACH * FORT POLK, La. -Young patients visiting the Patient-Centered Medical Home at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital can now enjoy a good book while waiting for appointments thanks to local Girl Scouts at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Members of Girl Scout Troop 2101 recently donated bookshelves filled w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Calls on Chemical Companies to Prepare Now to Prevent Serious Incidents During Hurricane Season With the Atlantic Hurricane season officially underway, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging chemical facilities to prepare now to prevent major chemical releases that could result from high winds and other extreme weather events during the seas more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 2 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Approves Historic Settlement Secured by Attorney General Paxton that Ensures Texas Receives its Fair Share of Rio Grande Water for Texas Farmers and Families * The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its final approval of the multi-state and federal settlement addressing longstanding issues surrounding the distribution of the waters of the Rio Grande between Texas, New Mexico, and more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Names Incoming Presidential Leadership Scholars for Fall 2026 * The 28 Presidential Leadership Scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants from across North America and represent the pinnacle of academic excellence, leadership and service to the community. The scholars will enroll in UM's Davidson Honors College alongside their chosen undergraduate disciplines. They will contri more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- The University of Houston issued the following Q&A involving Rocky Garcia, manager of Fleet Services: * * * How He Keeps Campus Rolling Meet Rocky Garcia, Manager of Fleet Services By Natasha Saad Behind every cart, truck and service vehicle operating across campus is a small team working to keep the University of Houston community moving safely and efficiently. From preventive maintenance and fuel operations to vehicle purchasing, repairs and sustainability effor more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth receives final approval to offer Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences * UNT Health Fort Worth has received final approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer a new Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program, officially adding the degree to the institution's academic offerings. The approval makes the program th more PR

WACO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Using Pullers to Control Space and Create Running Lanes * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Dodge City Community College Head Coach Ryan Lusby presented on using pullers to control space and create running lanes. His core message was simple: when defensive lines are more athletic than offensive lines, offense cannot afford to block in open space. His answer is to switch pullers, el more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain energy drinks and labeling and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Vance pilot performs successful belly-landing at McConnell By Senior Airman Amelio Brown, 22nd Air Refueling Wing  MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. - An Air Force T-6A Texan II, assigned to Vance Air Force Base, Okla., was involved in an in-flight emergency May 19, 2026, due to an issue deploying its landing gear.  The T-6 is a single-engine, two-seat prim more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland posted the following news: * * * Vice President Vance, Secretary of the Air Force congratulate class of 2026 * U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado - Vice President JD Vance addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 28, recognizing the graduates' readiness to lead as the nation's newest Air Force and Spa more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care * Experts from academia, clinical care, industry,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly reshaping pediatric health, from early-stage scientific discovery to real-world clinical care. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * World of Hyatt Debuts Global Summer Offers with Exclusive Member Savings of Up to 25% on Stays and More Ways to Earn Bonus Points * This summer, World of Hyatt offers high-value savings across the globe, paired with Bonus Points on repeat bookings and extended stays. Members can earn even more at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels worldwide. Travel has the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * WTAS: Advocates Commend Introduction of Chairman Cruz's Protect College Sports Act Intercollegiate conferences and universities across the country are praising the introduction of the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at ending the uncertainty and disorder facing college athletics. The legislation w more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy powering communities, economies as energy landscape evolves * Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is strengthening its energy grid with new electric generation and infrastructure to adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the company announced today in its 21 st annual Sustainability Report. Xcel Energy's investments in a diverse and increasingly carbon-free energy  more PR