FORT KNOX, Kentucky, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * 5th Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Commander at Alamo Ceremony By Christine Montagnese, 5th Recruiting Brigade Public Affairs SAN ANTONIO - The 5th Recruiting Brigade held its Change of Command ceremony on July 16, 2026, at the historic Alamo, where it welcomed Col. Benjamin K. Bennett as the new commander and bid a fond farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Julian Perez. Deeply rooted in military tradition, the change of command ceremony more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * 7 Missouri Hospitals Recognized For Advancing Maternal And Infant Care * Seven Missouri hospitals earned Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative Stars recognition at the 2026 MO PQC Collaboration Forum held July 15-16 in Lake Ozark, Mo. The award honors hospitals demonstrating excellence in implementing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. This year's honorees -Barnes-Jewish Hospi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Texas lineworker honored for helping save five in Laredo plane crash * For AEP Texas Line Crew Leader Fred Bouvier, serving others extends beyond restoring power. Bouvier was among five people honored by the Laredo Police Department for helping rescue passengers from a plane crash in Laredo. City leaders, first responders, elected officials and community members gathered during a ceremony recognizing the group for th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * AGB Elects Hunton's Todd Haymore to its Board of Directors * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Todd Haymore, managing director of the firm's global economic development, commerce and government relations group, was named to The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) board of directors. Haymore is one of only two elected members selected this cycle. AGB, a national organization more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Alim Garipov Released From Detention Following Community Advocacy * Today, Alim Garipov, a Bellaire High School student, was released from ICE detention following a community-wide advocacy effort. Immigration lawyer Olsa Alikaj-Cano of Cano Immigration PLLC, Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), and Alim's family released the following joint statement: "We are relieved and grateful that Alim has finally been released from detention and reunited with h more PR

WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through communit more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creating positive impact in their communities through ca more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American unveils next-generation premium experience at DFW, featuring largest-ever Admirals Club lounge and enhanced Flagship services * First-ever Flagship(R) check-in experience at DFW provides a more personalized and seamless start to the travel journey, with a private check-in environment, individual assistance and convenient access to security screening. * A brand-new Admirals Club(R) lounge in Terminal C will provide customers with a welcoming retreat sho more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Combined Arms Command establishes the Transformation Integration Directorate * FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - The U.S. Army Combined Arms Command has established the Transformation Integration Directorate, a new organization that will help the Army integrate change across the force by connecting operational experience with institutional action. Created as part of the Army's transformation under the U.S. Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Testifies at Rules Committee to Unlock Reconciliation 3.0 * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee to advocate for the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which will unlock reconciliation to support our troops, strengthen our food supply, and secure our elections. Click HERE to watch. Opening Remarks as Delivered: The American people  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Investigation, Accountability from Trump Admin Following Two More ICE Shootings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to make refo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Basra Oil Company awards Halliburton contract to advance oil and gas development in Southern Iraq * HOUSTON - July 20, 2026 - Halliburton has been awarded a contract by Basra Oil Company (BOC) to provide Integrated Field Management Services (IFMS) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) for the development of the Bin Umar and Sindbad oil and gas fields  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Bell Marks the Delivery of the 700th Bell 505 During Farnborough International Airshow During this year's Farnborough International Airshow, Bell announced that it delivered its 700th Bell 505, highlighting the success of the platform around the world - London, United Kingdom - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Joins 60+ Senate Colleagues in Leading Sanctions Package Holding Russia Accountable, Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and 59 of his Senate colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The legislation aims to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for sup more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Activates Emergency Operations Center to Prepare for Potential Impacts from Tropical Depression 2 as Early as Thursday * National Hurricane Center forecasts Tropical Depression 2 to potentially bring impacts to the southeast Texas coast later this week and weekend Actions CenterPoint Energy is taking to prepare include monitoring weather conditions 24/7, inspecting power lines, clearing high-risk vegetation, and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Closely Monitoring Tropical Depression 2 and Taking Actions to Prepare Ahead of Potential Impacts across Greater Houston * To help keep its customers and communities safe, CenterPoint is actively monitoring evolving weather conditions and National Hurricane Center forecasts, taking action by deploying its hurricane/summer storm readiness plans, and coordinating with local officials Customers urged to sign up fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Welcomes Senator Mike Rounds to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger TX-11, Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, today announced the appointment of Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to the Board. "I am proud to welcome Senator Rounds to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors," said Chairman Pfluger. "As a dedicated advocate for our service members, Senator more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day? * Statement Highlights: * The latest research indicates that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (equivalent to up to 5, 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is generally safe for most adults and appears to be linked to a lower risk of several cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, heart disease and stroke i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Introduces Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act * Legislation protects the Boca Chica Beach name and would bring greater transparency to the federal renaming process. Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) introduced the Hands off Our Boca Chica Beach Act to federally protect the historic site from unnecessary name changes. His legislation would codify the na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Eminent Domain of Mt. Cristo Rey * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, legislation to prohibit the federal government from exercising eminent domain at Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred religious site that has served the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area since 1939. This legislation follows the Trump Administration's announcement that  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Launches Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), with the support of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership, officially announced and signed her discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 1589). The American Dream and Promise Act would p more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 20 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Cooperation both protects and weakens societies * There's a puzzling paradox in anthropology: The larger a population gets, the better protected it should be from random fluctuations in births, deaths, and environmental conditions that could cause it to collapse. And yet, the archaeological record is rife with examples of large civilizations that have collapsed, like the Roman and Egyptian empires. Historical records show th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: Closing Texas' GOP Primary Would Be a Costly Mistake That Would Hurt Voters * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman arguing that closing the Texas Republican primary would be a mistake for the party and our nation's democratic republic and could risk silencing the voices of those who are disillusioned with the current government: Closing Texas' GOP primary would be a costly m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham's Legacy * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined more than 60 of his Senate colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. This bill was made possible by an agreement negotiated by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and the White House prior to Sen. Graham's passing: "S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cotton, Moolenaar Introduce Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Chairman of the House Select Committee on China John Moolenaar (MI-02) introduced the Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act, which would amend current law to help ensure Chinese companies - which are inherently controlled by the Chinese Communist Party - and those committin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * Soot, made up of tiny toxic particles that lodge deep in the lungs, causes severe health harms including cancer, asthma, and premature deaths. Photo: Unsplash July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA) - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened 2024 national standar more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy's Louisiana utilities urge customers to prepare as tropical weather approaches Louisiana * Companies encourage customers to make a kit, have a plan in place and prepare for potential impacts NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are closely monitoring the tropical system in the Gulf and are preparing for severe weather that could impact our service territory in the next 48 hours. The tropical depression is ex more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural com more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * First Guardians in part-time work roles join the Space Force * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force achieved a historic milestone in military talent management modernization July 15 with the initial transfer of 18 space-experienced Air Force Reservists into Space Force part-time work roles, making them the service's first-ever Guardians serving on non-sustained duty. The landmark effort is part of the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 20, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann: * * * A conversation with the Defense of Freedom Institute's Jay P. Greene (Part 1 of 2) The education scholar and reform advocate talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the K-12 school-choice and higher-education reform efforts, including philanthropic support of them--as well as the structural challenges for, and tax-advantaged status of, non more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU appoints Elida Hernandez as new chief financial officer * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has appointed Elida Hernandez as chief financial officer, effective July 20, 2026. Hernandez previously served as chief financial and administrative officer for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. "I'm delighted to welcome Elida Hernandez to the Assoc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Refers Dark Money Abortion Pill Operation to DOJ for Criminal Investigation * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and prosecute left-wing dark money operation Plan C. In the criminal referral, Senator Hawley explained how Plan C organized the shipping of chemical abortion pill mifepristone in the mail, in violation of both state and  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Kurek in The i Paper: China Warns UK on Investments After British Steel Nationalisation Haynes Boone Partner Philipp Kurek spoke with The i Paper after China's government said that it is "strongly dissatisfied" with the UK Government over its decision to nationalise British Steel. The UK took control of British Steel's operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China's Jingye Group, limiting the government's more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 20 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Heritage Magazine: Planting the Seeds of Healthy Eating * Any parent knows that getting a child to eat their fruits and vegetables can seem like a losing battle, but for participants in the Walker County Head Start Program, that struggle may soon be a thing of the past. Sam Houston State University's Tabbetha Lopez and Linda Fergus are engaging in a unique partnership through two Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses to provide meal kits, expos more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines Appoints Amit Diwan as Head of Asia Pacific and the Middle East (HONG KONG / DUBAI / RIYADH) - Hines, a global real assets investment manager, today announced that Amit Diwan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as the firm evolves its platform to enhance coordination, consistency, and speed of execution across two regions it has identified as key growth engines for the next decade and  more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following statement: * * * Hispanic Federation Condemns Second Fatal ICE Shooting On Monday, Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed by federal agents in Biddeford, Maine. His death follows the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in Houston, Texas the week before. Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that agents  more PR

HONG KONG, July 20 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed proposes targeted surveillance at two major aviation hubs to accelerate the detection of future pandemic variants * A research team from the School of Public Health at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed an innovative global viral genomic blueprint, showing that strategically targeting genomic surveillance on international travellers at two major aviation hubs could accelerate the detection of emergi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Strengthens Public Affairs Consultancy with Addition of Jason Powell as Director of Government Affairs in Richmond * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome Jason W. Powell, former senior advisor to the Virginia Secretary of Finance, as the firm's director of government affairs in the global economic development, commerce and government relations group, the firm's full-service public affairs consultancy. Base more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICE AUDIT: Harder Demands Updates on Stockton ICE Operations in New Letter to Acting Director Harder held oversight inspection at local facility in January, announced key reforms to rein in ICE New letter demands details on current operations, updates on legally-required identification, warrant orders - Last week, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) escalated efforts to rein in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency by announcing a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on Fox News Sunday * WASHINGTON - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the latest on efforts to pass tough Russian sanctions, operations in Iran, and the SAVE America Act.Click to watch Excerpts from the interview: On Senator Graham's Russian sanctions bill and Ukraine's current momentum: "...Nothing would honor Lindsey's more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Al Green joined Democracy Now! to discuss the ICE-involved killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo * Congressman Al Green joined Democracy Now! to discuss the ICE-involved killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Congressman Green's participation in a Houston rally with organizers demanding justice, and the upcoming Homeland Security Committee hearing that will examine the case. You can access the news segment by clicking the link here. *** O more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Lujan, Welch, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez to Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, legisl more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * Integrated Development Approaches Advance Across Large-Scale Energy Projects * Complex energy projects are driving new approaches to development execution Large-scale energy projects are changing how operators approach development planning and execution across the asset lifecycle. Offshore tiebacks, mature asset redevelopment and infrastructure-heavy projects are creating tighter dependencies between drilling, facilities and pro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers Trump administration continues largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 10 individuals accused of serious offenses--including sexual abuse of a child, health care and wire fraud, more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Ammonia Technology Selected by Pampa Energia for its Facility in Argentina * HOUSTON, July 20, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Purifier(r) technology has been selected for Pampa Energia's new ammonia-urea complex in Argentina. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design package, and proprietary equipm more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is leading dozens of his Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the thirty-nine Senators urge DHS to fulfill its previous commitments to deploy  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Advises KKR- and GIP-Owned CyrusOne on $1.25 Billion CMBS Financing * Kirkland & Ellis advised CyrusOne, a global data center developer and operator owned by KKR and GIP, on a $1.25 billion single-asset single-borrower commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loan secured by a portfolio of six data center properties located in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. The Kirkland team included real esta more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Margot Gage on health, advocacy and research By April Thompson If you ask Dr. Margot Gage what she studies, the answer depends on when you catch her. One week, she's reviewing research for one of the nation's largest federally funded long COVID initiatives. Another, she's teaching Lamar University students how neighborhoods, governments, and public policy shape health outcomes. She's organized ceremonies honoring Vietnam veterans, and become one of the countr more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, July 21 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Linda D. Jellum to Serve as Interim Dean of Gonzaga University School of Law Linda D. Jellum will serve as Interim Dean of Gonzaga University School of Law beginning July 20, 2026. A nationally recognized legal scholar, educator, and academic leader, Interim Dean Jellum brings more than three decades of experience in legal education, scholarship, public service, and academic administration. "As we begin this next chapter for Gonzaga University School of Law, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC support enables Marine operations along Southern Border * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX \- Contracting officers from the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Southern Border Contract Team provided contract support to U.S. Marines from Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment stationed along the U.S. southern border for Operation Ardent Vanguard. The MICC Southern Border Contracting Team is part of the Forw more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton, 100+ House Democrats Demand Closure of Dilley Detention Center * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined a group of 111 House Democrats in calling to end family detention and shut down the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas. In the letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the lawmakers highlighted the brutality of family detention and the lasting trauma inflicted o more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU faculty member's research helps inform Congressional debate on private equity's impact on national defense industry * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.- A Mississippi State faculty member's research is helping inform federal lawmakers as they discuss how private equity impacts one of America's most important public services: national security. Last month, a 2022 study co-authored by MSU's Benjamin Tkach was cited by members of the U more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 20 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Nation's Top Drum Corps Return to Southern Miss for DCI Tour * The Drum Corps International (DCI) Tour will return to Hattiesburg on Wednesday, July 22, for the 2026 edition of DCI Southern Mississippi. Top corps from around the country will compete at The University of Southern Mississippi's M.M. Roberts Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Featured corps include the Blue Devils from Concord, Calif.; Boston Crusaders from Boston, Mass.; more PR

NEW YORK, July 21 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National Multiple Sclerosis Society Recognizes the 2026 National Sponsors of Bike MS The annual contributions from corporate partners are essential to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's ability to fund groundbreaking research, expand programs and services, and accelerate progress toward a world free of MS. As the largest charity cycling series in the world, Bike MS is made possible through the support of its national sponsors to create lastin more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Announces Finalists for 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 20, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association and the NCPA Foundation are pleased to announce that teams of pharmacy students from the University of Mississippi, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Washington have been named fin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Announces Kimble, Mason, and Menard Counties Added to Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance from FEMA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance from FEMA. You can read FEMA's official announcement HERE. "I'm grateful that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Ready to fight: Redesigned STP enhances warfighter lethality * ARLINGTON, Virginia - "You asked, we delivered!" The newly redesigned Soldier Talent Profile (STP), built directly from user insights, is coming soon to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) to deliver a single, high-impact snapshot that enhances unit readiness and decision making. This overhaul provides a comprehensive view o more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 21 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * The Reality of Back-to-School Shopping and How Families are Turning to JCPenney for a One-Stop Solution: Save Like an Insider Leaked group chat shows moms have a lot to say about back-to-school shopping, and Comedian and real mom, Zarna Garg has the insider scoop on navigating the season. When did back-to-school shopping get so out of hand? Moms everywhere are blowing up the group chat, hoping someone has the insider scoop to a bett more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, with 17 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20580 - The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - Dear Chairman Ferguson and Acting Attorney G more PR

WASHINTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Dangerous Rise in Foreign Workers in American Universities - A report from Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies - July 2026 (10 pages) * * * Introduction This report provides evidence of the link between growing foreign employment in higher education and a higher number of protests following the Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023. Those protests promoted a variety of radical agendas, including socialist and Islamist arguments against America, Israel, and Jews. Colleges and universities more ST

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to advance insect biology and strengthen South Texas agriculture * Hormones regulate development and reproduction not only in humans, but in all animals, including pests that threaten livestock and crops. Invasive insect pests cost U.S. agriculture billions of dollars each year, threatening crops and challenging the farming industry. Some mimics of hormones are used to control insect pests, yet scientists  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice study explores blue carbon financing for Texas coastal protection * Rice University researchers will investigate whether carbon credits could provide a new source of funding for a major coastal erosion and wetland protection project along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Galveston County. The Gulf Coast Protection District approved the 12-month study, led by Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center, as t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's new business building named Asha and Farid Virani Hall * Rice University announced today that the new building under construction for Rice Business will be named Asha and Farid Virani Hall in recognition of a gift from community and business leaders Asha Virani '89 and Farid Virani. Today's announcement builds on the Viranis' landmark 2024 gift, which established the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Rice will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, with eight co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 16, 2026 Robert J. Fenton, Jr. Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Dear Mr. Fenton: Wildfires are one of the most frequently recurring disasters that, while once common only to western states, have recently become a major threat to communiti more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens to acquire Precision Innovations to expand AI-powered system-on-a-chip design exploration and optimization * Siemens today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Precision Innovations Inc., a privately held electronic design automation software company, expanding Siemens' EDA portfolio with AI-powered chip planning capabilities that help semiconductor teams o more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 21 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * SPTel Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Singapore Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Quantum-Safe Network Services Recognized for pioneering commercial quantum-safe communications through innovation, national-scale infrastructure, and customer-centric cybersecurity solutions. - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that SPTel has r more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Stewart Law Group Joins Forces with Fisher Phillips in Dallas Firm Continues Strategic Growth in Texas with Addition of Amy M. Stewart and her Team - Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm with over 800 lawyers, and the Stewart Law Group, a prominent Dallas-Fort Worth-based litigation boutique, have combined practices under the Fisher Phillips name. As of July 20, 2026, the firm, led by Amy M. Stewart, has joined forces with  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sung in CNBC: Kalshi Adds 3 Million New Users As Prediction Market Capitalizes on the World Cup Haynes Boone Partner Brian Sung spoke with CNBC as prediction market platform Kalshi has brought in 3 million new users over the course of the World Cup. The soccer tournament has also sent trading volumes higher on the platform as speculators seek to place trades on the games. Read an excerpt below. Brian Sung doesn't think the ad more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI expands facility to support hypersonic, supersonic technology testing * Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded the capabilities of its High Energy Annex Test (HEAT) facility to advance hypersonic and supersonic technology. The SwRI HEAT Facility, which was created in 2016 to support gas turbine combustor testing, can now simulate the extreme conditions experienced at hypersonic speeds. These upgrades make  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering professor honored for energy innovation Recognized among Chemical & Engineering News' 2026 Talented 12, Dr. Abdoulaye Djire is advancing next-generation materials for energy storage and sustainable fuel production. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) recently named Dr. Abdoulaye Djire, professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, as a 2026 Talented 12.  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas pecan growers honor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension expert * Young-Ki Jo, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant virologist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, has been named the 2026 Research and Extension Specialist of the Year by the Texas Pecan Growers Association, TPGA. Jo received the award during the TPGA annual co more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 20 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers to Tackle Overlooked Tropical Disease * Department of Biological Sciences faculty Peter Keyel and Kai Zhang have received a roughly $600,000 grant to investigate the Leishmania parasite. Texas Tech University faculty Peter Keyel and Kai Zhang are teaming up to build foundational knowledge concerning leishmaniasis, a common, but neglected protozoan parasitic disease. They're doing so with support from the National Institutes of Healt more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 21 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Fogg recognized for leadership in healthcare education An international nursing association has recognized College of Nursing Assistant Dean Niki Fogg, PhD, RN, for leadership in advancing simulation-based education and for mentoring the next generation of healthcare educators. The 2026 Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award, given by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), honors individuals who demonst more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 21 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Grad student's invention may curb shoulder pain in astronauts Walking away from two years of doctoral research is an academic gamble few people would take. But for Hunter Alvis, the risk was worth a shot at the stars. Alvis, a Texas Woman's PhD candidate, received a 2023 fellowship from the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) that shifted his entire academic and career path. The award validated his independent research project on mitigating shoulder injurie more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 (TNSrep) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Releases New Research on Schools of Education * AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released new research revealing that America's schools of education are falling short in preparing future teachers. The report points to low admission standards, weak GRE scores, and widespread grade inflation as signs that many education programs are failing to equip teachers for success in the classroom. It also demonstrates tha more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock's Carrie Phillips Receives CASE Crystal Apple Award for Years of Outstanding Service * Carrie Phillips, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's chief communications and marketing officer, has been recognized by her peers in the field of educational advancement for her long and distinguished efforts in that arena. At the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) annual conference on Marketing and more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market? By J. Merritt Melancon New study suggests individual traders benefit from the information provided by experts hosted on podcasts From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to investing and playing the markets, the answer  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance to Advance the Future of Nuclear Energy Building on leadership in energy research, advanced manufacturing and fusion technologies, UH expands its role in advancing Texas' next generation of nuclear innovation. Key Takeaways * The University of Houston joins the Texas Nuclear Alliance, expanding its leadership in advanced nuclear research, manufacturing, workforce development and commercialization * UH br more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: * * * USA Rice Continues Partnership with NASA Acres * COLLEGE PARK, MD and WASHINGTON, DC - Throughout the week, NASA Acres hosted a series of science meetings at the University of Maryland in College Park, which were joined by the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT). The meeting series showcased how satellite technology and Earth observation science can help address challenges facing U.S. agriculture and launched the Seedin more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio leadership announces new executive decision-making framework * Following The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's merger in September 2025 and the launch of the university's new unified Strategic Planning Initiative in early spring, UT San Antonio's leadership team sought to define a clear, collaborative decision-making framework that supports the university's aca more PR

TYLER, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Faculty, Alumnus to be Inducted into American Academy of Nursing Fellowship * Faculty members from The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing have been selected to become fellows into the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship including Dr. Melinda Hermanns, professor and interim assistant dean for professional development ; Dr. Grace Sun, assistant dean for advanced practice programs, and Cory Church, a PhD in nursing gra more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever class of Rio Grande Valley students this Saturday * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 20, 2026 - The UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2030 will make history as the university welcomes its largest-ever class of students from the Rio Grande Valley. Selected from more than 5,000 applicants, 56 future physicians will receive their white coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million customers worldwide. "Virginians and consumers globall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins King, 37 Senators in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency Following Killings in Maine and Texas * Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas last week, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 37 Senators in calling for stronger accountability measures f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency for ICE Officers * Following killings in Maine and Texas, Oregon senators join colleagues calling for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers., urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency for ICE Officers Following killings in Maine and Texas, Oregon senators join colleagues calling for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers., urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fulfill its  more PR