AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC's AI Leadership Spotlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education * Austin Community College District (ACC) is earning national recognition for its innovative approach to preparing students to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively. In The Chronicle of Higher Education's examination of how colleges are adapting to AI in the classroom, ACC was highlighted for its student-centered approach to AI education. The article features more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE's Deadly Use of Force * U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined the Committee's Democrats in sending a letter calling on Chairman Rand Paul to convene an oversight hearing on the Administration's immigration enforcement tactics. Chairman Paul h more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Recruiting Service welcomes new commander, command chief at JBSA-Randolph * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle assumed command of the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) on July 30, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, marking a pivotal moment for the Air Force Accessions Center (AFAC). AFAC, headquartered at JBSA-Randolph, officially activated Dec. more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * American Airlines and Citi elevate premium travel with enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard * American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Executive World Legend Mastercard(R), offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits. * The refreshed card delivers up to $2,300 in value, increased earning potential and faster path to AAdvantage(R) status. * The Citi(R) / AA more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * American Airlines and Citi Elevate Premium Travel with Enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard HIGHLIGHTS * American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Executive World Legend Mastercard(R), offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits * The refreshed card delivers up to $2,30 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army JAG officer urges Servicemembers, Civilian employees to build 'true wealth' * LANDSTUHL, Germany -Financial readiness is directly linked to mission readiness, a point underscored during a Wealth Building and Estate Planning presentation held July 29 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center's (LMRC) Heaton Auditorium. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Anthony Osborne, command judge advocate for Medical Readiness Command, Europe, addressed an audience of active-duty serv more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate investigation led by  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Major Food Manufacturers Over Misleading "Heart Healthy" Labeling * Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as "heart-healthy" even though the opposite is true. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives annually, and diet is widely recognized as one of the most significa more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * BC Law School Magazine: This BC Law Trio Really Counts By Paul B. Lewis, Brett Walker and Kevin M. Bergin Haynes Boone litigators Paul Lewis, Brett Walker and Kevin Bergin recently sat down with the Boston College Law School Magazine to discuss their shared BC Law experience, their time at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and the career paths that ultimately brought the trio together at Haynes Boone's Boston office.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * BIDMC Study Could Yield New Therapeutic Target Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have uncovered a new clue to one of pregnancy's enduring mysteries: what determines when labor begins? In a study published in Science, the investigators found that a molecule best known for its role in cellular metabolism and aging also helps regulate the timing of labor. The findings offer new insight into the causes of pre more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Commits Over $1 Million to Support Texas Flood Recovery * New Funding Brings Total Regional Flood Support to $3 Million #Key points * Bank of America is committing more than $1 million in new funding to support flood recovery efforts across Central and South Texas. * The funding includes $1 million for LiftFund to help small businesses stabilize operations, preserve jobs, and reb more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Presents Arguments Why Texas App Store Law Likely Violates First Amendment * Washington. - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Tuesday (Aug. 4th) on whether Texas can enforce its "App Store Accountability Act" (ASAA) while the case makes its way through the legal system. The law requires anyone in Texas to show government ID or other proof of age before downloading apps.  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * COE Interim Dean to Participate in 2026 Emerging Leaders Program * The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) named its newest cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), selecting 45 rising academic and administrative professionals from across the nation. Among those selected is Abbie Strunc, interim dean of the College of Education (COE) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). For more than a decade, the ELP has supported more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Conflow Power Group Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year for Excellence in Smart Urban Infrastructure Leadership Recognized for visionary innovation and customer impact, Conflow Power Group is redefining urban infrastructure with scalable, revenue-generating smart city solutions. - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Reflects on the Passing of Former House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman, Congresswoman Kay Granger * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement reflecting on the passing of former House Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman, Congresswoman Kay Granger. "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and former colleague Kay Granger. Kay was a giant among more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 3 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cornell Feline Health Center hosts 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium * The Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC) recently hosted the 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine during the final full weekend of July. Organized by FHC in collaboration with Continuing Education and Educational Support Services, the symposium also included an off-site visit to the neighboring Corn more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises NSF's $25 Million Investment in Texas A&M for Materials Research Infrastructure * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) announcement of a $25,000,000 award to Texas A&M University to build a Materials Innovation Platform (MIP) facility, which will utilize robotics and AI to accelerate the research and development of materials that can withstand extreme  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Tillis Announce Agreement with Blanche on Anti-Weaponization Fund, IRS Settlement * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement announcing the successful negotiation of a legally enforceable document clarifying the anti-weaponization fund and the IRS audit release included in the Settlement Agreement signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche last May: "From the outset, we were clear that w more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Hunting Report: AI is Now Embedded Across Modern Adversary Operations Threat actors operationalize AI to exploit vulnerabilities within hours, target enterprise AI, and scale attacks across software supply chains - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today released the 2026 Threat Hunting Report, revealing that more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2026 Sells Out at Record Pace as the Industry Races to Secure AI More than 10,000 attendees, 150 ecosystem sponsors, and 4,000 leading organizations from 71 countries will converge on Mandalay Bay to advance cybersecurity's response to the agentic era - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Fal.Con 2026 h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak recognizes summer interns * Washington, D.C. - Thirteen college students, including nine North Dakotans, served as interns for Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) this summer. The group worked in both herWashington, D.C. and district offices, gaining firsthand exposure to congressional operations, constituent services, and the legislative process.The Washington, D.C. interns are: * Alexis Thompson of Bismarck, ND. * Caylin Kr more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid's Workplace Culture Continues to Earn National Recognition At First Mid, creating a great workplace has always been about fostering an environment where employees can build rewarding careers, support one another, and make a meaningful impact. This year, that approach has once again earned national recognition. First Mid has received its fourth consecutive Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry award, along with seven Top Workplaces Cultu more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Marks 65 Years of Identifying ICT Growth Opportunities Deep sector expertise and AI-powered intelligence help organisations turn technological disruption into growth LONDON - As Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary, the company is reflecting on its long-standing role in helping organisations anticipate technological cha more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Apollo Global Management Selects Austin For New Strategic Hub * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) will establish a new strategic hub in Austin to drive innovation, emerging technology, and the next phase of the firm's growth. The hub will incubate new and emerging businesses across Apollo's asset management and retirement solutions platform, intended to represent meaningful capital in more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Cantu To Texas Veterans Commission * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Chris Cantu to the Texas Veterans Commission for a term set to expire on December 31, 2031. The Commission works to ensure veterans, their dependents, and survivors receive all benefits. They also train and certify county officers to provide services to those same groups. Chris Cantu of Hutto is a partner/wealth manager at Kingsview Wealth Management and pr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs Comprehensive Data Center Audit * Audit Must Be Completed Before Any Data Center Project Moves Forward AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a comprehensive verification and audit of all data centers advancing through ERCOT's interconnection process. The PUCT and ERCOT must complete this audit before any data more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces retirement of President and CEO Antonio R. Flores * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Governing Board has announced its President and CEO Antonio R. Flores plans to retire later this year, after three decades at the helm. "Dr. Flores' tenure has been transformational," said Juan Munoz, chair of the HACU Governing Board. "For 30 years, he ha more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires * The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The appointments bring wide-ranging expertise in philoso more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Private Funds CFO Keynote Interview: The Rise of Securitization in Fund Finance By Albert C. Tan Perry and Hicks Greg Cioffi As part of the launch of the latest Private Funds CFO Fund Finance Report, Haynes Boone attorneys Albert Tan, Perry Hicks and Greg Cioffi shared their perspectives on the state of the fund finance market and the trends shaping its next chapter. The keynote interview explores how evolving financing structure more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Earns Top National and Regional Rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP STARS, 15 Attorneys Recognized Managing IP recognized Haynes Boone's Intellectual Property Practice Group with top national and regional rankings in its 2026 IP STARS directory and honored 15 attorneys for their significant contributions across patent, trademark and copyright law. Among this year's highlights, Haynes Boone earned a national Tier 1 des more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Morton Recognized by San Diego Business Journal as a 2026 Leader of Influence in Technology * August 3, 2026 The San Diego Business Journal named Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Morton a 2026 Leader of Influence in Technology, recognizing his leadership, professional accomplishments and contributions to San Diego's technology community. The annual award honors individuals who are helping shape the region's e more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Hays Campus Expansion Project Moves Closer to Construction * Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Hays Campus healthcare programs expansion. The architect design team recently extended the overall design schedule to fully integrate cost-saving measures without compromising the facility's quality or long-term functionality. The final drawings are expected by the end of August. Once complete, the general contracto more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: Department success buoyed by courage, spirit, leadership * The War Department has had a lot of success in the past 19 months, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. And that's in no small part due to the dedication and training of the men and women in uniform who form the heart of the U.S. military. But underwriting that success is presidential leadership from the very top, Hegseth told President Donal more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Huang uses machine unlearning to make AI trustworthy * What if AI learned it wrong? Training artificial intelligence models means taking in massive data sets to establish the model's parameters. But the challenge with opening the information gate so wide is that undesirable, incorrect or copyright-protected information may flow through the pipeline as well. Jun Huang, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science at Sou more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benjamin Perry and Lauren Watson joined the firm as partners as members of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, which Perry will co-lead. Joining them is associate Evan Yahng. Perry, who is based in Nashville, has built a national reputation advising companies across industrie more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsThe Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Blanche Confirmation and the SAVE America Act * Washington-On Sunday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Todd Blanche's pending confirmation and the SAVE America Act. Partial Transcript Hagerty on Iran: We continue to mai more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies * Gilberto Cardenas, professor emeritus of sociology and founding director of the Institute of Latino Studies (ILS) at the University of Notre Dame, died Sunday, July 26. He was 79. Cardenas was born in post-World War II California, and the discrimination he faced as a Mexican American largely shaped his trajectory as a sociologi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Joanna Leapheart Newman * Joanna Leapheart Newman, a longtime faculty member in the Sam M. Walton College of Business' Department of Management who became its first assistant department chair, died July 20 at age 75. After joining the U of A in 1990, Newman devoted the next quarter century to teaching, mentoring and serving students, colleagues and the Walton College community before retiring in December 2015 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders 25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted fir more PR

SALINA, Kansas, Aug. 3 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Announces Newest Members of Board of Trustees Kansas Wesleyan announced the selection of a pair of new members of the university's Board of Trustees on Monday. The two individuals - Joe Rodriguez '85 and Dr. Nancy Aronson - began stints on the board in recent weeks. "Both Joe and Nancy have gifts that will benefit the KWU community," said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. "We look forward to their contributions to the Board of Trustees moving f more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide * 32 Kilpatrick Attorneys Named Individual IP Stars ATLANTA (August 3) - Kilpatrick announced today that it has once again been recognized for its exceptional IP capabilities in Managing Intellectual Property's (Managing IP) prestigious 2026 IP Stars Guide. The Firm earned multiple top-tier national rankings and re more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Over 900 degrees conferred at summer commencement By April Thompson Lamar University celebrated the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its spring commencement ceremony Friday, July 31 at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. "Our 967 graduates this weekend come from 11 countries outside of the United States, 33 states other than Texas, and 261 cities and towns in Texas," Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Brett Wel more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University lends support to Protect College Sports Act Liberty University has joined more than 290 colleges in endorsing the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan federal bill dedicated to providing further clarity on issues related to name, image, and likeness in college athletics. The show of support came after members of Liberty's leadership held a discussion in June with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who introduced the bill. Cruz visite more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Listening First: Dr. Will Meeks' Mission to Serve Those Who Serve * Dr. Will Meeks has supported military service members and their families through deployments, relocations and life's everyday challenges for nearly 20 years, guided by one simple belief: Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do for another person is listen. Now, he's bringing that experience to KBR. " more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.29M Sale of Net Leased Bank in Celina, Texas CELINA, TEXAS - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 3605 S Preston Rd., a 3,156 square-foot net leased PNC bank in Celina, Texas. The asset sold for $3.29 million, a 4.85 percent cap rate or more than $1,045 per squ more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * Model of SwRI-built CYGNSS spacecraft now on display at Smithsonian * August 3, 2026 -The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington now includes a model of a Southwest Research Institute-built Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) microsatellite. The model is a part of a permanent exhibit at the museum showing the evolution of spacecraft over several decades. SwRI designed, built and continue more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects The U.S. Department of Energy has named North Carolina State University to lead three Genesis Mission projects aimed at using artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite discovery in the fields of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and astrophysics. DOE's Genesis Mission is focused on accelerating scientific productivity in the United States. Initial project reci more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * 94 enforcement actions initiated; 54 resolved in July 2026 NMED takes action against water quality violators - The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program providing the public with consistent and timely information about the Department's enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health * Currently, the U.S. healthcare system is very reactive, mainly treating people and children once they are sick rather than preventing it. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American Academy of Nursing's (AAN) Child, Adolescent and Family section believe a stronger focus on prevention could improve children's health throughout their lives. In a  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Seeks to Sink Proposed Loophole for Law-Breaking San Antonio Aquarium Over Prohibited Animals Leon Valley, Texas -- Following a formal complaint filed by PETA asking the city of Leon Valley to stop the San Antonio Aquarium from illegally exploiting animals--activity that has often led to animals biting and injuring customers--PETA has just learned that city leaders are quietly trying to push through an exemption to city code more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Quality of Life on the Front Lines: Exchange Accelerates Mission Support in Okinawa * CAMP FOSTER - Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Brad Bingham visited Exchange locations across Okinawa last week, meeting with associates and leaders on the ground to hear firsthand how the Department of War's largest retailer is supporting Warfighters from all branches of services and their families. "Connecting with military communities more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following commentary on Aug. 2, 2026, to Newsweek: * * * The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, welcoming visitors from every state and country to its doors, free of charge. For generations it has been established as one of Washington's most cherished and highly sought-after attractions, making it one of our capital's highest-profile institutions. While our republic may be younger compared to other  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Slams Trump Administration for Destroying 100-Year-Old Cottonwood Trees to Build Second Border Wall * Tucson, AZ -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after contractors working on the Trump administration's secondary border wall project cut down three 100-year old cottonwood trees near Lochiel, Arizona. The latest construction is part of the administration's multibillion-dollar border wall expansion a more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Demands Editors of Journal Defend 'Concern' About 2020 Vaccine Study In a letter to the editors of Sage Open Medicine, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the editors to explain why they are now questioning a peer-reviewed study comparing health outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. Th more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Lets Loose on CNN, Sportscaster Apologizes for Vilifying Unvaccinated -- Is a COVID Reckoning on the Horizon? Last week's release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diaries and Fauci's refusal to answer questions about his COVID-19 failed policies triggered a cascade of mainstream media coverage -- including a public apology fr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice expands signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 * Rice University today announced a major expansion of the Rice Investment, its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually. Beginning with students entering in fall 2027, the expansion will open the doors of a Rice education to more talented students, provide families with greater clarity more PR

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Scouting America Concludes Successful 2026 National Jamboree, Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders Thousands of Scouts Depart West Virginia Following Ten Days of Adventure, Service, Leadership, and Friendship - GLEN JEAN, WV - Scouting America today celebrated the successful conclusion of the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, bringing to a close ten days of adventure, leadership dev more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act. The legislation abolishes the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, returning sole regulatory authority over the insurance industry to the states. Sen. Cruz said, "The Federal In more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee Democrats Blast Cruz's Hearing Targeting the Muslim Community * Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Peter Welch (D-VT), Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Federal Courts, today issued the following statement ahead of Chairman Ted Cruz's hearing this week titled, "Hidden in Plain Si more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA announces 2026-27 University Series lineup * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -Stephen F. Austin State University's 2026-27 University Series returns with a lineup of nationally acclaimed artists. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, Griffith Fine Arts Building. This season, themed "A Season in Harmony," brings a wide range of performances to Nacogdoches, from Chicago blues and holiday traditions to stand-up comedy, soul-pop  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live coverage of Week 3 on TNT and HBO Max starting at 8 p.m. ET. Providing commentary more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Delivers More for Business Travel with New Benefits and Booking Options * DALLAS-August 3, 2026-Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announces new benefits for Southwest Business with the introduction of Business Priority and New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity. Designed for corporate travel programs, these new offerings provide eligible business travelers with day-of-travel assistance and partners  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized limited production activity for the Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, battery storage products and components at Subzone 18G facilities in Fremont, Livermore and Lathrop, California, effective July 30. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary, signed the notice. -- Kripaa Chhughani, Targeted News Service * * # * * View Aug. 3, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/03/2026-15661/foreign-trade more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M to build first national self-driving laboratory for metals, open to researchers nationwide Researchers have received a $24.9M grant to develop an NSF Materials Innovation Platform where universities, national laboratories and industry members can run alloy-discovery campaigns using robotic systems and artificial intelligence. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Engineering News Staff A six-year, $24.9 million grant from the U.S more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC to Celebrate Summer Graduates, Jace Tunnell '98, '01 Selected as Keynote Speaker Carlos Adamez More than 550 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students will celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and achievement during the Summer 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Hilliard Center. Their commencement celebration comes during a historic year for the Island University,  more PR

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Renews Unscripted Hit Series Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Police 24/7 * Three Returning Originals Earn New Multi-Episode Orders as All Secure National Syndication Clearances BURBANK, CA - The CW Network today announced pickup orders for its three most successful original unscripted series, renewing SCRABBLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT for a third season with new one-hour episodes, along wit more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor's Program From alternative fuels to the next quantum computer, it starts with materials science - The University of Texas at Austin is launching a new materials science and engineering undergraduate degree program, building on the University's leadership in engineering by preparing students for one of today's most critical fields. The Cockrell School of Engineering began accepting applications for the new Bac more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Alumni Gala celebrates a new era of achievement * Nearly 500 alumni, friends and university supporters will come together for the 2026 UT San Antonio Alumni Gala on Saturday, August 8, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa. This year's gala marks a new chapter for the Alumni Association as it brings together alumni from across the integrated university. For the first time, the event's distinguished alumni honorees in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Matthew Taylor named head of Department of Food Science and Technology Taylor brings to his new role nearly two decades of experience mentoring students and leading collaborative food safety research totaling more than $52 million in funding. By Courtney Vondracek Matthew Taylor has been named the new head of Virginia Tech's Department of Food Science and Technology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He begins his appointment Aug. 10. Taylor brin more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU Surveying Technology program wins $25,000 grand prize The Vincennes University Surveying Technology program has been awarded the $25,000 grand prize National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Education Award for two-year programs. The annual award recognizes surveying programs that have a broad, robust curriculum and best reflect NCEES' mission to advance licensure for surveyors to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public.  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * What is Q Day? UT San Antonio's Jeff Prevost breaks down the quantum threat * Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to help solve some of the world's most complex problems far beyond the reach of today's computers. But it also introduces cybersecurity threats like Q Day, the moment when a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break the encryptions that protect the digital world. Jeff Prevost, PhD, the Cloud Technolog more PR