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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for 2026-06-24 ( 80 items )  
2 Spartans earn top dissertation fellowships in education (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 Spartans earn top dissertation fellowships in education * Two Michigan State University Spartans earned Dissertation Fellowships from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation. The annual fellowships are bestowed to a selected group of doctoral students for furthering educational research through a rigorous process. Around 60 to 70 awardees are selected each year nationwide and are given a $27,500 stipend. Patrick Massey (College more PR

2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 24 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to announce the 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions. The ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year committees in all nine divisions: NCAA Divisions I, II more PR

922nd Contracting Battalion marks change of command at Fort Campbell (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 23 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * 922nd Contracting Battalion marks change of command at Fort Campbell FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Lt. Col. Christopher Brunner assumed command of the 922nd Contracting Battalion from Lt. Col. Randalle Carter during a change of command ceremony hosted by Col. Douglas Ralph, commander of the 419th Contracting Support Brigade, June 17 at Fort Campbell.  The 922nd CBn and MICC-Fort Campbell office, subordinate to the 419th CSB under the Mission and more PR

AFCA Membership 2026-2027 (10)
WACO, Texas, June 23 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA Membership 2026-2027 * The American Football Coaches Association is preparing for the 2026-27 membership renewal cycle and wants to ensure all members are aware of the upcoming renewal timeline. Members with a credit card currently on file will be automatically charged for their membership renewal on the due date listed on their invoice. Life Members are exempt from renewal fees. Important Renewal Dates July 1  more PR

AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026 (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026 Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure - LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis more PR

Alumna Featured on "Influential Women" Platform for Work with Dallas' Reunion Tower (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, June 23 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Alumna Featured on "Influential Women" Platform for Work with Dallas' Reunion Tower * East Texas A&M University graduate Jenna Guinn was recently featured in a press release by " Influential Women," a publishing platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, share their perspectives, and create content that empowers themselves and others. In addition to a website, Influential Women also more PR

Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering Infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service (10)
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service Advanced Metering Infrastructure is expected to deliver accurate, timely water usage data to Utilities and Residents alike - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions p more PR

American Continues Retrofitting Fleet to Offer Customers More Premium Seating Than Ever (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 24 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American continues retrofitting fleet to offer customers more premium seating than ever Starting this summer, American Airlines customers will have access to even more premium seats as the airline introduces its retrofitted Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft featuring enhanced finishes, more storage space and convenient connectivity for all passengers. Both the A319 and A320 fleets will offer more premium seats than before and feature an elevated interior, similar i more PR

American Petroleum Institute: 'Natural Gas and Oil Day' at State Capitol Spotlights Pennsylvania's Energy Advantage (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * 'Natural Gas and Oil Day' at State Capitol Spotlights Pennsylvania's Energy Advantage Industry trade groups release joint letter to governor, state legislators - HARRISBURG, PA -- Today, the American Petroleum Institute Pennsylvania (API PA) was joined by state senators and representatives, joint trades, energy companies and business and labor leaders to host "Natural Gas and Oil Day" at the state capitol to spotlight Pennsylva more PR

At Spotlight Forum on Dobbs Anniversary, Murray and Senate Democrats Highlight How Republicans' Efforts to Ban Abortion & Rip Away Reproductive Health Care Has Harmed Women & Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Spotlight Forum on Dobbs Anniversary, Murray and Senate Democrats Highlight How Republicans' Efforts to Ban Abortion & Rip Away Reproductive Health Care Has Harmed Women & Families * WATCH : Video of full forum WATCH and READ : Senator Murray's opening remarks Washington, D.C. - Today -ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturning the constitutiona more PR

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Multistate Lawsuit Alongside National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors to Challenge California's Plastics Act and Protect Businesses from Costly Regulations (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Multistate Lawsuit Alongside National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors to Challenge California's Plastics Act and Protect Businesses from Costly Regulations * Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors ("NAW") in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the Unite more PR

Augustana College Combines Environmental Studies and Geography into Single Major (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Global Rankings Confirm University of Houston's Rise Among World's Best By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston continues to build momentum as one of the nation's leading public research universities, with a trio of new global rankings highlighting the University's growing influence in research, innovation and academic excellence. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, UH ranked No. 52 among public research universit more PR

Axiom Space Redomiciles to Texas, Building the Space Ecosystem to Enable Humanity's Future (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Axiom Space Redomiciles to Texas, Building the Space Ecosystem to Enable Humanity's Future Axiom Space, the leader in commercial human space exploration, today announced it has officially changed the company's legal domicile from Delaware to Texas, planting its roots deeper in the state that shares its conviction: what happens in space profoundly sh more PR

Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio * Editor's note: The following article was written by UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy. An abbreviated version also appeared in the commentary section of the San Antonio Express-News. For decades, civic leaders have used the phrase "anchor institution" to describe large, place-bound organizations, such as universities, that drive local economies. Historically, the term has been d more PR

California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of consumers and producers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to stop the costs that will be passed on to consumers more PR

Committee on Small Business Celebrates Seven Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Celebrates Seven Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation. "Today's votes are a big win for Main Street and for the taxpayers who fund these programs," said Chai more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve JROTC Instructor Recruitment and Retention (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve JROTC Instructor Recruitment and Retention Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), introduced the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and Retention Act, or the JROTC POWER Act, to improve oversight of JROTC instructor recruitment and retention nationwide.  This follows a Government Accoun more PR

Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May * Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:45 Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana Have the Biggest and Steepest Losses Construction more PR

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM Organizations transform security operations with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, establishing the Falcon platform as the operating system of the agentic SOC - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM 20 more PR

Democracy Forward: Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database Administration's Plan to Unlawfully Aggregate Personal Data to Enable Voter Purges Ended by Court Order in Significant Voting Issues Victory - A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today, as a fe more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - Republicans Face Fractured Base After Bruising, Divisive Primaries (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Republicans Face Fractured Base After Bruising, Divisive Primaries Tea Party Movement Co-Founder and Georgia voter Debbie Dooley: Mike Collins "has a ton of baggage and is unfit for office. Georgia will lose a 4th Senate seat in a row" - In competitive Senate races across the map, Republicans are facing a fractured base after bruising, divisive primaries that have left their candidates badly damaged,  more PR

Ella Langley bringing 'The Dandelion Tour' to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11 (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ella Langley bringing 'The Dandelion Tour' to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ella Langley will bring "The Dandelion Tour" to the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Sept. 11, with special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose. Tickets for "The Dandelion Tour" will be available via presale beginning Thursday, June 25. Fans can register for presale access at ellalangley.com/tour. General on-sale begins Friday, June 26, more PR

Entergy launches upgrades to storm outage map (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy launches upgrades to storm outage map * Entergy has launched an enhanced outage map designed to provide customers with a more intuitive, informative, and user-friendly experience. Available now on Entergy.com, myEntergy, the upgraded tool helps customers stay informed and connected before, during and after outage events. "Our customers depend on accurate, easy-to-access information, especially during severe weather events," sa more PR

EPA Clears Over Two Decades of State Implementation Plan Backlogs in Oklahoma (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Clears Over Two Decades of State Implementation Plan Backlogs in Oklahoma * DALLAS, TEXAS - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleared over two decades of backlogged State Implementation Plans (SIPs) in Oklahoma by acting on 13 SIP revisions submitted between 2002 and 2025. The revised SIPs work to align the state's air permitting with recent EPA Title V and New Source Review guidance that have cut red tape and streamlined  more PR

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed By Sent (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-35): * * * Sent, Inc., an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, has filed a Numbering Authorization Application (Application) pursuant to section 51.15(g)(3) of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, seeking authorization to obtain North American Numbering Plan telephone numbers directly from the Numbering Administrator./2 In its Application, Sent, Inc. indicates that it more PR

Florida State University expert explains how World Cup fans are reshaping America's image (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert explains how World Cup fans are reshaping America's image * Viral social media content from international visitors attending the FIFA World Cup is showing how everyday interactions across the United States can become a form of citizen diplomacy that may help reshape global perceptions of the country. Whether it's fans from Japan marveling at Texas barbecue, Scotland's Tartan Army spreading goodwill in Boston or German more PR

For more than a decade, Entergy earns The Civic 50 honor for its commitment to communities (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * For more than a decade, Entergy earns The Civic 50 honor for its commitment to communities * Company also honored as a Utilities Sector Leader for the fourth consecutive year Entergy has been named a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50, an annual recognition by Points of Light that identifies the nation's most community-minded companies. This marks Entergy's 11th consecutive year on the list. The company was also recognized as the Utilities  more PR

Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars * This summer season, four students will be heading to the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health as part of the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program. For eight weeks they will have the opportunity to take part in classroom-based and experiential learning experiences, including public health-based work at a communi more PR

From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and Claudio Stahnke from Frost & Sullivan's Security P more PR

Frost and Sullivan: Ambulatory Surgical Centres Poised for Sustained Growth as Healthcare Delivery Continues to Shift Beyond the Hospital (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSxrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Ambulatory Surgical Centres Poised for Sustained Growth as Healthcare Delivery Continues to Shift Beyond the Hospital Frost & Sullivan identifies significant opportunities across ambulatory surgery, digital health, and connected care markets - LONDON, UK -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis highlights ambulatory surgical centres (ASCs)  more PR

Fujitsu Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Quantum-Inspired Computing Innovation (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Fujitsu Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Quantum-Inspired Computing Innovation The digital transformation leader is recognized for its innovation, hybrid computing strategy, and scalable quantum-inspired computing solutions to solve complex enterprise optimization challenges. -  more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 17-state coalition and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers nationwide. California's law, formally known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act more PR

House Ways & Means Subcommittee Sets June 25 Hearing on Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Early Support, Lifelong Impact" at 2 p.m. on June 25, 2026, at 2020 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Ms. Mendy Smith, MSW, Vice President, Early Childhood Services, Brightpoint, Bloomington, Illinois * Ms. Shemya Wilson, MSW, LSW, Parent Ambassador, Changent, Columbus, Ohio * Ms. Shawn Longoria, Program Director, Parents as Te more PR

Hunton Represents Eide Bailly in Connection with Strategic Growth Investment by Reverence Capital Partners (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents Eide Bailly in Connection with Strategic Growth Investment by Reverence Capital Partners * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is representing Eide Bailly LLP, a leading accounting and advisory firm, in connection with the formation of an alternative practice structure (APS) and strategic growth investment in its nonattest business by Reverence Capital Partners. Eide Bailly is a Top 20 accounting and advisory firm t more PR

ICYMI: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Fought for the American People and Pushed Back Against Republicans' $70 Billion ICE Slush Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Fought for the American People and Pushed Back Against Republicans' $70 Billion ICE Slush Fund Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led the effort to channel federal spending toward working families' priorities, as Republicans remained dead-set on blowing billions of taxpayer dollars on President Trump's personal agenda. At a time when working families are struggling to more PR

Jimena Abascal-Tavera '26's untethered ambitions are anchored by family (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Jimena Abascal-Tavera '26's untethered ambitions are anchored by family * For Jimena Abascal-Tavera '26, Bulldog pride runs in the family -right down to her road-tripping pets. Abascal-Tavera, an International Business major who recently accepted a commodity risk analyst position at global energy company bp, says her life has always had an international flavor. "I grew up in a three-culture household," she says. "I was born in Mexico, where my father more PR

Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions. The notification details several organizational a more PR

Kennedy, Coons introduce bipartisan bill to adjust federal diversity jurisdiction threshold for inflation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Coons introduce bipartisan bill to adjust federal diversity jurisdiction threshold for inflation * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing the Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation to raise the dollar threshold for certain state-law lawsuits between parties from different states to be heard in federal court. Fed more PR

League of Women Voters: Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database Administration's Plan to Unlawfully Aggregate Personal Data to Enable Voter Purges Ended by Court Order in Significant Voting Issues Victory - A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today, as a federal judge ordered the administration to end and disentangle a massive government database that consolidates millions of Americans' se more PR

Lujan Statement Commemorating Juneteenth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement Commemorating Juneteenth * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement commemorating Juneteenth: "As our nation commemorates the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we must remember that the promise of freedom was not extended to all Americans in 1776. "More than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops arrived in more PR

MAJOR VICTORY -- America First Legal and State of Texas Defeat Illegal Biden-Era Backdoor Amnesty Program That Froze Immigration Court Cases (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * MAJOR VICTORY -- America First Legal and State of Texas Defeat Illegal Biden-Era Backdoor Amnesty Program That Froze Immigration Court Cases * Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with the Office of the Texas Attorney General, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas challenging a sweeping Biden-era regulation that empowered immigration judges to indefini more PR

Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The charges filed today in federal court in Boston are more PR

Memorial Hermann Health System Honored With Ragan Communications' 2026 HR Award for Talent Retention and Recruitment (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Hermann Health System Honored with Ragan Communications' 2026 HR Award for Talent Retention and Recruitment Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that its "Well Together Human Capital Strategy" has won the "Talent Retention and Recruitment" category of Ragan Communications' 2026 HR Awards. According to Ragan Communications, this year's winners reflect the expanding role of HR as both a business function and a driver of w more PR

Middle East Leads Global Infrastructure Transition as AI, Resilience and Grid Modernization Accelerate, Siemens Report Finds (10)
PLANO, Texas, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Middle East Leads Global Infrastructure Transition as AI, Resilience and Grid Modernization Accelerate, Siemens Report Finds * * Decarbonization remains the region's top infrastructure priority, with 70% of organizations already setting direct and indirect emissions targets, compared with 58% globally. * Industrial AI is accelerating operational transformation, with 62% expect more PR

National Center for Youth Law Managing Director Smith Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Johnathan J. Smith, managing director of education and federal strategic advocacy at the National Center for Youth Law, from a June 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools": * * * Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce, on behalf of the National Center for Youth Law,1 I want to thank yo more PR

National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities * RESTON, Va. - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, awarded grants to colleges and universities across the United States to advance conservation, research, and education for threatened and endangered species in their more PR

New officer-in-charge at helm of Station Apra Harbor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * New officer-in-charge at helm of Station Apra Harbor * SANTA RITA, Guam - Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o'the Mar in Guam at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapi more PR

Newmark Arranges $52 Million Cash-Out Refinance for 366-Unit Multifamily Community in Cypress, Texas (10)
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $52 Million Cash-Out Refinance for 366-Unit Multifamily Community in Cypress, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $52 million cash-out refinance for Cantera at Towne Lake, a 366-unit, Class A garden-style multifamily community located in Cypress, Texas, a high-growth suburb northwest of Houston. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Exec more PR

Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Twenty-Three of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative (10)
IRVING, Texas, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Twenty-Three of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * The Arc of Greater New Orleans and Our Lady's Inn Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 23, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both The Arc of Greater New Orleans and Our L more PR

Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The charges include alle more PR

Overview Effect and Sense of Place (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Overview Effect and Sense of Place * New peer-reviewed article explores how sense of place and perspective may support student engagement and understanding University of Phoenix College of General Studies announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies ; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full-time faculty, Environmental Science Program; Tomas more PR

PhD graduate breaks through the competitive dental public health market with faculty appointment (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * PhD graduate breaks through the competitive dental public health market with faculty appointment * Few dental professionals choose a path focused on population health, research and community-based prevention. For Dr. Rohit Balasundaram, that specialized focus has already opened doors to a faculty career at one of the nation's newest dental schools. As a recent PhD graduate from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Public H more PR

Rep. Al Green Opposes H.R. 1181, Instead Calls for Financial Monitoring to Prevent Mass Shootings (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Opposes H.R. 1181, Instead Calls for Financial Monitoring to Prevent Mass Shootings * (Washington, DC) -On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green shared remarks during a House Rules Committee hearing opposing H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's opening remarks by clicking here (link is external). The hearing remarks highlighted are also accessible on various social  more PR

Rep. Al Green's Legislative Priorities Included in Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green's Legislative Priorities Included in Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced final congressional passage of the landmark bipartisan housing bill, H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The legislation, which includes several measures he sponsored and co-sponsored to expand housing opportunities, strengthen disaster rec more PR

Rep. Goldman Introduces the Better Care, Better Cost Act to Strengthen Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Introduces the Better Care, Better Cost Act to Strengthen Medicaid * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) has introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act, which would implement market-based incentives that strengthen Medicaid plans for over 66 million Americans and save taxpayers up to $9 billion annually. "No one thinks their health care is affordable. It's ridiculous that insurance companies profit while millions of Amer more PR

Rep. Pfluger Announces Over 5,000 Cases Closed and $20.3 Million Returned to Citizens of Texas-11 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Announces Over 5,000 Cases Closed and $20.3 Million Returned to Citizens of Texas-11 * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that his dedicated district staff has achieved a monumental milestone in their service to the constituents of the 11th District of Texas. Through their tireless efforts, they have successfully closed over 5,000 cases - resulting in the return of an impactful $20.3 million to  more PR

REP: When technology becomes a weapon (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * REP: When technology becomes a weapon * The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future innovations and more competitive proposals for e more PR

Rice bioengineer wins federal award for Ewing sarcoma research (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioengineer wins federal award for Ewing sarcoma research * Rice University bioengineer Julea Vlassakis has won $1.1 million in federal funding for a project researching Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive bone and soft tissue cancer that mainly affects children, teenagers and young adults. Vlassakis is one of 10 researchers to obtain a Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Career Development Award as part of the U.S. Department of War's Congressionally Direct more PR

Rice Business launches early career track within MBA@Rice Online Program (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business launches early career track within MBA@Rice Online Program * Rice Business today announced the launch of a new Early Career Track within its MBA@Rice Online MBA program. The new track gives high-potential professionals with less than three years of work experience a path to earn their MBA earlier in their careers. The program will launch with the October cohort and applications are open now. Since its launch in 2018, MBA@Rice has provided wor more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit intended to protect the interests of producers and consumers. The coalition's lawsuit challenges California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packing Producer Responsibility Act. The California law places extensive requirements on manufacturers, dis more PR

Siemens recognized as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning (10)
PLANO, Texas, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens recognized as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning * Siemens announced today that it has been recognized as a Visionary in the current Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning 2026 1. Siemens' AI fabric, comprising the Rapidminer(r) portfolio and Mendix(tm) low-code platfo more PR

South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board (10)
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board * Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2026) -ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the election of Trent Sorbe, executive vice president and chief payments officer of First International Bank & Trust in Sioux Falls, S.D., to its board of directors. "Money moves f more PR

Stroke survivor finds purpose and community in UNT Health's physical therapy program (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Stroke survivor finds purpose and community in UNT Health's physical therapy program * Holli Richards When Holli Richards first entered physical therapy school at UNT Health Fort Worth, she already knew the profession could change lives. Years earlier, following two surgeries during high school, Richards spent months in rehabilitation. The experience introduced her to a physical therapist whose compassion and encouragement tran more PR

Student view: NASA team research shaped my career path (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: NASA team research shaped my career path * C hloe Alexander is a rising fourth-year student majoring in psychology and human resources and labor relations. She is currently a research assistant in the Broad College of Business Kesseler Team Leadership Lab, working with Dorothy Carter, associate professor of management. NASA was the last organization I expected to be doing research for as a psychology major. If anything, you'd think  more PR

SwRI, St. Mary's University to improve metabolic cost prediction using ENABLE technology (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI, St. Mary's University to improve metabolic cost prediction using ENABLE technology * June 23, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and St. Mary's University are collaborating to expand and validate a system to estimate metabolic cost prediction for evaluating movement efficiency to improve performance or rehabilitation. The team will use ENABLE (tm), an SwRI-developed markerless motion capture technology, musc more PR

Taking back what was taken: Team Army competitor finds victory beyond the medal stand (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Taking back what was taken: Team Army competitor finds victory beyond the medal stand * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Maj. Mandy Feindt came to the 2026 Warrior Games with more than a goal to compete. She came with more than 20 years of Army service, a lifelong athletic background and a recovery journey that has changed how she defines victory.  Feindt, who has already earned several medals during this year's Games more PR

TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles (10)
TYSONS, Virginia, June 24 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today announced four leadership appointments, naming industry veterans to expanded roles across the business. "Each of these individuals has a proven record of measurable results built on experience, strong instincts and sound judgment," Paolini said. "As o more PR

Texas A&M Researchers Work to Find Jet Fuel Alternatives (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers work to find jet fuel alternatives Through a NATO sponsorship, the aerospace engineering team will start testing hydrogen-based alternatives that produce vapor and steam instead of carbon dioxide when they burn. By Marina Vences, Contributor Aerospace engineering professor Dr. Paul Cizmas will lead a team of researchers on campus who will test alternative methods of powering jet engines this year. The t more PR

The CW Network Named Exclusive Broadcast Partner for Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 2026 Competitions (10)
IRVING, Texas, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Named Exclusive Broadcast Partner for Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 2026 Competitions * Miss Teen USA to Air Live on Wednesday, August 26, Followed by Miss USA 75 th Diamond Celebration on Thursday, August 27 BURBANK, CA & MIAMI, FL (June 23, 2026) - The CW Network and BDE Miss USA, LLC, the franchise owner of the Miss USA(r) and Miss Teen USA(r) competitions, today announced The  more PR

The Largest U.S. Wind Facility to Begin Operations This Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Largest U.S. Wind Facility to Begin Operations This Month * Key Takeaways 1 The SunZia Wind Project begins operations in New Mexico this month as the largest-capacity wind facility in the United States, with a capacity of 3,650 megawatts. 2 The project is three times larger than any other wind facility in the United States and consists of 916 wind turbines, costing $11 billion. 3 The project and a related transmission l more PR

Trump, Hegseth praise new Medal of Honor recipients (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Trump, Hegseth praise new Medal of Honor recipients * WASHINGTON - President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded the intrepid valor of three servicemen whom the commander in chief awarded the Medal of Honor to at a White House ceremony June 19. During formal observances in Washington yesterday afternoon and in Arlington, Virginia, this morning, Trump and Hegseth recounted the heroic act more PR

U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors * The U.S. installed 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% with utility, commercial, and residential installations a more PR

UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026 (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, June 23 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026 * From Missoula to Paris and Dublin to San Diego, these young alumni prove that impact doesn't care about age or title. It depends on purpose and on the drive to use what they've learned to serve something larger than themselves. "We are proud to celebrate this remarkable class of young alumni," said LeAnn Layton, UM's associate vice president for alumni and community relations. "Their  more PR

University of Houston: Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending for Vulnerable Cities (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending for Vulnerable Cities UH Professor's AI-driven Model Helps Decision-makers Decide Where to Spend Limited Dollars By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu A University of Houston engineering professor is helping cities, utilities and transportation agencies prepare for and recover from natural disasters. All these organizations face the same challenge: they know the next hurricane,  more PR

UNT professor Jakob Burnham selected for Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship (10)
DENTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT professor Jakob Burnham selected for Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship * DENTON (UNT), Texas -Jakob Burnham, director of the Lab for Engaged, Applied, and Public Humanities at the University of North Texas, was selected as a 2026 Fellow in the Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship, a competitive national program that equips faculty leaders to develop high-impact initiatives that strengthen  more PR

USDA Designates Three Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Three Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * Four Texas Counties Also Eligible for Assistance Texas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs  more PR

USDA Designates Union County, New Mexico as a Natural Disaster Area (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Union County, New Mexico as a Natural Disaster Area * Hartley County, Texas Also Eligible for Assistance Texas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery ne more PR

Washington Post: "Democratic turnout is up, even in Republican districts" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Washington Post: "Democratic turnout is up, even in Republican districts" * Democratic turnout is surging in races across the country, putting Republicans on defense everywhere from classic toss-up seats to districts Trump won by double-digits. According to an analysis from the Washington Post, the current turnout trend is outpacing the last two midterm cycles, including 2018 when Democrats gained 40 seats. Washington Post: "S more PR

Welch Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan "PAID OFF Act" to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan "PAID OFF Act" to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U. S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's advancement of more PR

Yotta Data Services Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sovereign AI Infrastructure (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Yotta Data Services Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sovereign AI Infrastructure The company is being recognized for enabling secure, scalable, and AI-ready cloud environments that support India's rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and AI innovation landscape. - Frost & Sullivan is pleased  more PR