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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for 2026-08-07 ( 99 items )  
2027 Toyota C-HR Puts Sporty, Stylish Spin on the Compact Electric SUV (10)
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2027 Toyota C-HR Puts Sporty, Stylish Spin on the Compact Electric SUV * * Coupe-Like Profile and Compact SUV Design for Stylish Utility * Spirited Battery Electric Performance with Dual-Motors, All-Wheel Drive, and 338 Total System Horsepower * 287 Mile Manufacturer Estimated Range Rating on SE Grade * North American Charging Standard (NACS) Charge Port for DC Fast-Charging Capability for 10% To 80% Charge in Around 30 Minut more PR

Abbott Laboratories Seeks FTZ Production Authority for Diagnostic Medical Devices in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- Abbott Laboratories has notified the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board of its proposed production activity at its facility in Irving, Texas, within Foreign-Trade Zone 39, seeking authority to manufacture a broad range of diagnostic medical devices and related components under Foreign-Trade Zone procedures. The notification, received by the board on August 3, 2026, was filed under the Foreign-Trade Zones Board's production regulations. If approved, the production authority would be limited to th more PR

Air Force Medical Command leaders advise DAF program personnel on True North+ progress (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Medical Command leaders advise DAF program personnel on True North+ progress * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Air Force Medical Command leaders said True North+ will reach full operational capability in October 2026 while sharing implementation guidance with Department of Air Force leaders July 21, 2026. More than 400 DAF commanders and program personnel attended two virtual town hall sessions where AFME more PR

Alvarez, Elimelech elected to European Academy of Engineering (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Alvarez, Elimelech elected to European Academy of Engineering * Pedro J.J. Alvarez and Menachem Elimelech, professors in Rice University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, have been elected full members of the European Academy of Engineering. The academy announced its 2026 class of 147 newly elected members Aug. 3. Alvarez and Elimelech were recognized for research that has advanced water treatment, environmental sustainability and access t more PR

American Airlines and Infinium Announce Commercial Passenger Flight Powered by ESAF (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 7 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * American Airlines and Infinium announce commercial passenger flight powered by eSAF Milestone flight demonstrates real-world deployment of ultra-low carbon electrofuels produced at Project Pathfinder from waste CO and renewable energy. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- American Airlines and Infinium today announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a maj more PR

Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester 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 the Office of the Attorney General more PR

Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Houston Man for Stealing More Than $43,000 in Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Benefits (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 6 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Houston Man for Stealing More Than $43,000 in Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Benefits * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested a Houston man on felony charges after an investigation revealed he fraudulently received more than $43,000 in Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) benefits. The suspec more PR

Attorney General Paxton Finalizes Historic Settlement with Texas Children's Hospital, Creating First-Ever Detransition Clinic and Securing Nearly $10 Million for Texas (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Finalizes Historic Settlement with Texas Children's Hospital, Creating First-Ever Detransition Clinic and Securing Nearly $10 Million for Texas * Attorney General Ken Paxton's historic settlement agreement with Texas Children's Hospital ("Texas Children's") has been fully executed. In May, Attorney General Paxton secured the landmark settlement with Texas Children's, which compels the creation of the country's first-e more PR

Award-winning broadcast journalist Scott Pelley to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Award-winning broadcast journalist Scott Pelley to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism * The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, will honor award-winning journalist, bestselling author and longtime television news anchor and correspondent Scott Pelley with the 2026 Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism at the Bowtie Ball in November. Pelley's career has spanned five decade more PR

Baylor University: History Professor Honored as 2026 Piper Professor for State of Texas (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * History Professor Honored as a 2026 Piper Professor for State of Texas Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., recognized by The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation for dedication to teaching and outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievement By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations, Lori_Fogleman@baylor.edu Baylor University history professor Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., who also serves as director of the Institute for Oral History and executive director of the national Oral more PR

Bell 505 Helicopters Face Mandatory Tail Rotor Inspection Under FAA Safety Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a final airworthiness directive requiring inspections of certain Bell Textron Canada Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas, Model 505 helicopters after identifying a production issue involving the installation of a washer on the tail rotor pitch link assembly that could compromise flight safety. The rule becomes effective September 10, 2026, and applies to Bell 505 helicopters identified in Transport Canada Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-34, date more PR

BLM Proposes Reinstatement of New Mexico Oil, Gas Lease (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management proposes to reinstate competitive oil and gas lease NMNM142036 in Eddy County, New Mexico, following a petition from Petro-Quest Oil and Gas LP, Kerrville, Texas. The lessee paid all required rental, administrative fees and publication costs, and no other leases affect the lands. The proposal would reinstate the lease effective October 1, 2024, for the remainder of its primary term with rental increased to $20 per acre annually and a royalty rate of 16 more PR

Bracewell Advises British Solar Renewables on pound sterling130 Million Financing From Eiffel Investment Group (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Advises British Solar Renewables on pound sterling130 Million Financing From Eiffel Investment Group LONDON - Bracewell (UK) LLP advised British Solar Renewables (BSR) securing up to pound sterling130 million in financing from the French private credit house, Eiffel Investment Group, supporting continued investment across their renewable energy portfolio in the UK and Australia. This mezzanine holdco financing for pound sterling130 million of more PR

Bracewell Advises SpaceX on Economic Development Tax Incentives for Terafab Facility (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Advises SpaceX on Economic Development Tax Incentives for Terafab Facility DALLAS - Bracewell LLP advised Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) on economic development tax incentives for its Terafab facility, a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant to be constructed in Grimes County, Texas. The initial phase of the Terafab project represents a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and will create at least 3,000  more PR

Building an Efficient Offensive Game Plan Through Organization and Situational Football (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Building an Efficient Offensive Game Plan Through Organization and Situational Football * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Kentucky State Offensive Coordinator Steve Wallace Jr. shared the organizational process behind building an efficient offensive game plan. Rather than focusing on a single offensive concept, Wallace centered his presentation on creating a weekly system that simplifies game planning, play calling, and communic more PR

BY THE DOZEN: DCCC Expands Battlefield Map With 12 New Offensive Targets (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BY THE DOZEN: DCCC Expands Battlefield Map With 12 New Offensive Targets * This morning, the DCCC unveiled 12 new offensive additions to House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 cycle, bringing the total number of districts to 58. The latest additions to the Districts in Play list include four open seats as a result of the historic GOP retirements, four districts in states that were gerrymandered by Donald Trump's corrupt p more PR

Carbon Capture Tax Credit: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Administration and Evaluation of Tax Expenditure (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Carbon Capture Tax Credit: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Administration and Evaluation of Tax Expenditure * #Fast Facts Carbon capture technology can reduce carbon in the atmosphere by storing it underground or using it to make products like concrete or jet fuel. The 45Q tax credit was created to incentivize development of this technology. But some taxpayers have difficulty claiming it. Those who use captured carbon to make products more PR

Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists Verisk CargoNet records 677 incidents in the second quarter of 2026, down 26 percent year over year, while sophisticated cargo theft schemes more than doubled estimated losses Key Takeaways * Verisk CargoNet documented 677 incidents in Q2 2026, down 14 percent from the previou more PR

Castro Statement on $150 Million Award to Burke Law Group to Represent Unaccompanied Minors in ORR Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on $150 Million Award to Burke Law Group to Represent Unaccompanied Minors in ORR Care SAN ANTONIO, TX -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "The Burke Law Group was just awarded a non-competitive $150 million contract to provide legal services to thousands of unaccompanied minors in ORR care. "This isn't a small contract. Yet their founder, Marcella Burke, boasted about her firm not having a more PR

CCRKBA WIN: FED. JUDGE SAYS SUPPRESSOR, SBR NFA REGISTRATION UNCONSTITUTIONAL (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA WIN: FED. JUDGE SAYS SUPPRESSOR, SBR NFA REGISTRATION UNCONSTITUTIONAL * A federal judge in Texas has ruled the 1934 National Firearms Act's (NFA) registration requirement, which has remained in force despite repeal of the enabling $200 tax, is unconstitutional, handing a victory to the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. The ruling was issued Wednesday by Distr more PR

Cisco Chief Architect Everson Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Bob Everson, chief architect of provider mobility at Cisco, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications": * * * 1. Introduction. Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished Senators, thank you for the invitation to testify today. My name is Bob Everso more PR

Commerce Committee Advances Kids Online Safety Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Kids Online Safety Legislation Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced four measures relating to kids' online safety and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: Agreed to by voice vote: S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act as amended by the Blackburn  more PR

Constellation Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Results (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 7 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Constellation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP Net Income of $1.42 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $2.55 per share for the second quarter of 2026 * Raising full-year Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings guidance range to $11.50 - $12.50 per share * FERC grants waiver allowing t more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Easter LED Headbands (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Easter LED Headbands Hazard: The recalled headbands violate the mandatory safety standard for toys with button cell and coin batteries because the lithium coin batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: August 06, 2026 Units: Abo more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Vanderhall Brawley GTS Electric Recreational Off Highway Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric recreational off highway vehicles Hazard: The recalled recreational off highway vehicle can maintain speed or accelerate when the accelerator pedal is released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: August 06, 2026 Units: About 210 Consumer Contact: Vanderhall North America, LLC by email at inquiry@vanderhallusa.com or online at https://d more PR

CS18: a new drug that can potentially overcome cancer drug resistance (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * CS18: a new drug that can potentially overcome cancer drug resistance * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a drug called CS18 that disrupts the ability of cancer cells to survive therapy. The findings, published in Science Advances, support exploring the possibility of using CS18 to treat human cancer in the future. "Therapeutic resistance is a main obstacle to achieve effective and durable cancer treatments," said corresponding  more PR

EEOC Sues KLLM Transport Services LLC and KLLM Driving Academy, Inc. for Companywide Sex Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues KLLM Transport Services LLC and KLLM Driving Academy, Inc. for Companywide Sex Discrimination Federal agency says trucking company discriminated against female student drivers in its training and pay practices DALLAS -KLLM Transport Services LLC, a nationwide trucking company, and its subsidiary, KLLM Driving Academy, Inc., which operate driver training academies in Lancaster, Texas and Jackson, Mississippi, violated federal  more PR

Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Department of Energy The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following: * research and development (R&D) on renewable energy, energy ef more PR

Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in areas where industry by itself is not likely to inve more PR

Environmental Defense Fund Expert Testimony Finds Entergy Has Failed to Justify Its Proposed $4.1 Billion Investment in Two New Louisiana Gas Plants (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * EDF expert testimony finds Entergy has failed to justify its proposed $4.1 billion investment in two new Louisiana gas plants Entergy's pause on costly Texas power plant underscores why regulators should require a full comparison of alternatives before approval * What's new: EDF expert testimony finds Entergy has not demonstrated that its proposed $4.1 billion investment in two new gas plants is the lowest-cost, lowest-risk way to mee more PR

Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia * CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's burdensome registration regulations of short-barre more PR

First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf * A new genomic resource by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant genomics team is providing a powerful new foundation for faster, more precise turfgrass genetics and breeding. The team discovered a breakthrough genome that finally reveals the full genetic blueprint of zoysia grass. "Molecular breedin more PR

Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Partner, Amy M. Stewart, Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that Dallas-Fort Worth-based partner, Amy M. Stewart, has become Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section, the country's largest association of litigators and trial attorneys. Amy assumes this leadership role for the 2026-2027 bar year after most recently serving as Chair-Elect. "Amy and her talented team joined  more PR

Frost and Sullivan: Waste-To-Energy Systems - Turning Waste Into a Strategic Energy and Circular Economy Opportunity (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Waste-to-Energy Systems: Turning Waste into a Strategic Energy and Circular Economy Opportunity This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Growth Opportunities Emerging from Waste-to-energy Systems," authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Sukriti Mahna, from the TechVision--Megatrends team. Executive Summary Waste-to-energy (WtE) systems ar more PR

GIFFORDS reacts to federal court striking down background checks for firearm silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS reacts to federal court striking down background checks for firearm silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun violence prevention group GIFFORDS, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the National Firearms Act requirements for backgroun more PR

Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 million in Grants to East Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 million in Grants to East Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $3,307,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 13 organizations in the East Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated more than 1,900 local veterans. "Texas will a more PR

Governor Abbott Announces SpaceX Expansion In Grimes County (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces SpaceX Expansion In Grimes County * Governor Greg Abbott today announced SpaceX will construct a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant in Grimes County. The first phase of the Terafab project represents a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and will create 3,000 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $30 million has been extended to SpaceX. The facility is also a qualified project under t more PR

Grassley Joins Lankford to Introduce Bill Strengthening and Protecting Military Chaplains' Ministry (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Joins Lankford to Introduce Bill Strengthening and Protecting Military Chaplains' Ministry * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), to introduce the Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 (MCMA), which would codify the purpose, role, duties and professional qualifications of military chaplains and protect chaplains from being forced to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs. The le more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Ashley Aten Recognized on 2026 Texas Legal Awards 'Rising Stars' List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ashley Aten Recognized on 2026 Texas Legal Awards 'Rising Stars' List * DALLAS -- Ashley Aten, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Real Estate Practice in Dallas, was selected as a "Rising Stars" winner in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards. The awards are presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com and recognize outstanding achievements and leadership across the Texas legal profession. "We more PR

HACU announces speakers of 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces speakers of 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute, a pre-conference event taking place Oct. 31, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction with HACU's 40th Annual Conference. The one-day Insti more PR

Haynes Boone Partner Tim Newman Among North Texas Leaders Selected for Leadership Dallas Class of 2027 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Partner Tim Newman Among North Texas Leaders Selected for Leadership Dallas Class of 2027 The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) has selected Haynes Boone Litigation Partner Tim Newman as a member of the Leadership Dallas (LD) Class of 2027, the 52nd class of the region's premier leadership program.  The 55-member class represents organizations across North Texas and will participate in LD, the DRC's nine-month leadershi more PR

HHS Plans $150 Million Cooperative Agreement With Burke Law Group for Legal Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families proposes awarding a single-source cooperative agreement of up to $150 million to Burke Law Group of Houston, Texas, to provide legal services for eligible unaccompanied alien children in Office of Refugee Resettlement care. The proposed performance period runs from Aug. 15, 2026, through Aug. 14, 2027. The award would support legal orientation, legal consultation and attorney-of-record representation during immigration proc more PR

Hillsdale College Graduates Awarded Fulbright Scholarships (10)
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College Graduates Awarded Fulbright Scholarships Ethan Bourgeois and Phaedra Kelley will continue their academic careers abroad. - Two recent Hillsdale College graduates, Ethan Bourgeois '26 and Phaedra Kelley '26, have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awards will enable them to continue their academic careers abroad. "A Fulbright scholarship is an exceptionally selective and prestigious award that of more PR

Houston City College EMS program prepares students for high-demand emergency response careers (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College EMS program prepares students for high-demand emergency response careers * As Houston's population continues to grow, so does the need for highly trained emergency medical professionals. The Houston City College (HCC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is helping meet that demand by preparing students for careers on the front lines of healthcare and public safety. During a recent appearance on Up 2 the Minute, Blake King, clinical coo more PR

HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026 (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026 * HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado. - High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research more PR

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION * 'Keep Our Communities Safe Act' Expands DHS Authority in Handling Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in reintroducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal r more PR

Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard. The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to 35 Illinois Administrative Code parts 217, 218 an more PR

Justice Dept. Announces Utility Broadband Alliance Membership Additions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing changes to the membership of Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Durham, North Carolina, (UBBA) under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice states that UBBA filed notifications on Dec. 19, 2025, with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing new members. The filing extends the Act's provisions that, under specified circumstances, limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual more PR

Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director * Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1. Fasolino joins Kennesaw State from Clemson University, where she most recently served as professor of nursing in the School of more PR

LPL and Private Advisor Group Welcome Paxel Financial Consulting (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * LPL and Private Advisor Group Welcome Paxel Financial Consulting SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Paxel Financial Consulting have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform and will be leveraging Private Advisor Group's infrastructure for the next stage of their growth. Led by Founder Chin Po, CPA, the team rep more PR

Mercer unveils plans for nationally televised FCS kickoff, free concert series (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer unveils plans for nationally televised FCS kickoff, free concert series University leaders highlight ESPN season opener and enhanced game-day experience - MACON, Ga. -Mercer University and Mercer Athletics, in partnership with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, a Double Bear Mercer graduate, officially launched the countdown to the 2026 football season on Aug. 6, unveiling plans for the nationally televised Aug. 29 FCS Kickoff matchup against East Texas A&M more PR

MIT Researchers Can Now Precisely Measure How Heat Moves Through Multilayered Materials Like Computer Chips (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new way to watch heat move through electronics MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips. - The same overheating problem that happens to our laptops also plagues computer servers and data centers around the world -and heat management is only getting harder as computer chips get more compact and powerful. Understanding how heat moves through chips at the micro sca more PR

MIT: Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer * To develop new targeted treatments for cancer, scientists need tissue models that accurately represent the genetic and molecular traits of the cancer they're studying. An international team led by researchers at MIT's Koch Institute, the Broad Institute, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the National Cancer Institute, and numerous other partnering institutions has  more PR

Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine * UConn School of Medicine once again is home to a Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship training program. The School of Medicine previously had one from 2013-2019. Fellows will train predominantly in the Mohs surgery clinic taking care of a multitude of skin cancer patients ranging from routine to complex. They will also gain exposure and expertise weekly in more PR

National Sorghum Producers disappointed as Senate farm bill does not advance (10)
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers disappointed as Senate farm bill does not advance * WASHINGTON -- The Agricultural Act of 2026 failed to receive enough votes to advance from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Thursday. The bill included key sorghum priorities, including permanent, nationwide, year-round E15 sales and Sen. Jerry Moran's Food for Peace amendment. In response, National Sorghum Produc more PR

NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * NSF award to UCLA will put advanced computing at researchers' fingertips * Key takeaways * UCLA will lead a three-year national initiative to create a unified environment for research computing, data and scientific applications across several National Science Foundation-supported national computing centers and two cloud platforms. * The project will create a browser-based interface called the Interactive Discovery Laboratory that ma more PR

NTSB: Cellphone Use and Lack of Proper Lookout Leads to Fatal Vessel Collision in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Cellphone Use and Lack of Proper Lookout Leads to Fatal Vessel Collision in Texas Distraction by personal electronic devices involved in at least 10 marine casualties between 2009 and 2024 - The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that distraction and failure to maintain a proper lookout caused a 2024 fatal collision between a bulk carrier and towing vessel near Lynchburg, Texas. The bulk carrier Yangze 7  more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Coalition Warning Federal Contempt Ruling Could Reach State Courts (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Drummond leads coalition warning federal contempt ruling could reach state courts Attorney General Gentner Drummond today led a coalition of 11 states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief asking the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to rehear the contempt-of-Congress case against a former White House adviser. Peter Navarro was convicted for refusing to comply with a subpoena fro more PR

Rare Stellar Explosion Gives Astronomers a Front-Row Seat to a Massive Star's Death (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Rare Stellar Explosion Gives Astronomers a Front-Row Seat to a Massive Star's Death * A rare stellar explosion has allowed astronomers to follow the death of a massive star from start to finish, yielding one of the most complete datasets ever collected for such an event. The explosion is only the second case in more than 20 years in which researchers have been able to track a massive star's demise with such clarity, offering new insights into the more PR

Rep. Ronny Jackson, Members of Texas Delegation Urge Senate to Advance House Budget Resolution to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson, Members of Texas Delegation Urge Senate to Advance House Budget Resolution to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) alongside Representative John Carter (TX-31) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), led 20 additional members of the Texas Republican delegation in sending a letter to President Trump expressing their unified support for advancing the House-passed budget  more PR

Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns Florida launches new investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a growing multistate coalition demands answers on the pandemic response that upended American life and cost taxpayers trillions of dollars - Multiple Republican state attorneys general are intensifying their push for accountability over the origins of COVID-19 a more PR

Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm (10)
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm * Jessica Metcalf's work stinks. Literally. But the Colorado State University professor's research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesh-eating parasite. In a project recently funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Metcalf is studying foul-smelling substances to figure out what attracts the New World screwworm to its favorite meal - open woun more PR

Rice bioengineers develop biochemical halo to cloak insulin-producing cells from body defenses (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioengineers develop biochemical halo to cloak insulin-producing cells from body defenses * A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells from host immune system aggression. Rice University researchers engineered a living factory to produce a localized biochemical halo of IL-10 to suppress immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells. In a study published in Science Advances, the Rice team and coll more PR

Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act Today, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) became the latest cosponsors of the Protect College Sports Act, joining Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore C more PR

Schatz: Trump, Republicans Are Raising Prices On Purpose (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Trump, Republicans Are Raising Prices On Purpose * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about how President Donald Trump and Republicans are raising prices for Americans on purpose. "The price of everything is up and that's on purpose," said Senator Schatz. "The President of the United States has decided that Americans should pay more for everything. And so, while he's busy lining his pockets wit more PR

Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction * The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture today will mark up legislation to reauthorize the farm bill, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) and other critical nutrition initiatives. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for more PR

Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Unanimous Senate Passage of Her Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Unanimous Senate Passage of Her Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * Click HERE for a full-resolution image. Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of her remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act she introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)-with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an  more PR

Senator Coons, Colleagues Celebrate Unanimous Passage to Extend Bankruptcy Financial Tools to Small Businesses and American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues celebrate unanimous passage to extend bankruptcy financial tools to small businesses and American families U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) celebrated the unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, which would restore Americans' access to critical bankruptcy programs by reinstating modern debt limits for Subchapter V and more PR

Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato Earns 2026 Texas Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Four Attorneys Named Finalists (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato Earns 2026 Texas Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, Four Attorneys Named Finalists Haynes Boone is proud to announce that five attorneys have been recognized by Texas Lawyer in the 2026 Texas Legal Awards Shortlist, which honor attorneys and legal professionals for their outstanding achievements and contributions across Texas. Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato was named a Lifetime Achievement Award more PR

Senior leader engagements connect 960th Cyberspace Wing with DAF cyber priorities (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior leader engagements connect 960th Cyberspace Wing with DAF cyber priorities * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CHAPMAN TRAINING ANNEX, Texas - Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Wing received senior-leader perspectives on operational priorities and enterprise modernization during two engagements June 7 and July 16, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. "These visits  more PR

Sens. Banks, Padilla Introduce Accountable Produce is Medicine Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Sens. Banks, Padilla Introduce Accountable Produce is Medicine Act - Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Accountable Produce is Medicine Act, legislation to expand access to Food is Medicine programs that help Americans prevent chronic disease through healthy nutrition. Poor diet is the leading risk factor contributing to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and ce more PR

Sens. Coons, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Use Temporary Protected Status to Help Vulnerable Afghans in U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Murkowski introduce bipartisan bill to use Temporary Protected Status to help vulnerable Afghans in the United States U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, legislation to protect eligible Afghan nationals already living in the United States from being forced to return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan by granting them Temporary Protected more PR

Sens. Cruz, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to Worship (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to Worship * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Right to Worship Act. This legislation protects Americans' First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion by establishing a 100-foot protection zone that prohibits conduc more PR

SHSU Launches New Bridge to Cyber Program (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Launches New Bridge to Cyber Program * As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be about 16,000 openings for information security analysts each year from 2024 to 2034. In response, the SHSU Department of Computer Science is introducing the Bridge to Cyber program to help prepare students for these  more PR

SLB and Equinor Sign Multi-Year Stimulation Agreement for Norwegian Continental Shelf (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB and Equinor Sign Multi-Year Stimulation Agreement for Norwegian Continental Shelf * #Major vessel upgrade to secure additional capability for tight offshore reservoirs SLB and Equinor have signed a multi-year agreement for advanced reservoir stimulation services across the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), including a major upgrade of the well stimulation vessel MV Island Captain. The agreement secures dedicated capacity to su more PR

Stroke Act would strengthen stroke systems of care, prevention (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke Act would strengthen stroke systems of care, prevention * Congressional legislation introduced today would improve the quality of stroke care for patients across the country. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Stroke Act, which would support stroke care research, establish a national stroke registry, strengthen systems of care, improve access to rehabilitation and recovery services and expand public educ more PR

Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet * U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining a strategy to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing conducted by China's distant-water fleet. Th more PR

Sung in Bloomberg Law: DraftKings Suits Will Help Compare Hedging Tools With Gambling (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sung in Bloomberg Law: DraftKings Suits Will Help Compare Hedging Tools With Gambling Haynes Boone Partner Brian Sung spoke with Bloomberg Law about the growing legal battle over whether sports prediction markets should be regulated as gambling platforms or financial marketplaces. He explained that the litigation could have broader implications beyond the courts, potentially influencing future legislation and regulatory policy aro more PR

Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act * Washington, D.C.-Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1. The TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking  more PR

Taking a 13-Year Detour, East Texas A&M Alum Reflects on a Different Path to Success (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Taking a 13-Year Detour, East Texas A&M Alum Reflects on a Different Path to Success * College was unfinished business for alumna Tiffany Norman. More than a decade after leaving school, building a career, and raising a family, East Texas A&M University graduate Tiffany Norman recently earned the degree she once thought might never happen. Her story reflects a growing reality for working adults  more PR

Talarico Leads Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate Election by 2% & Abbott Leads Hinojosa in the Texas Gubernatorial Election by 6% (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Talarico Leads Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate Election by 2% & Abbott Leads Hinojosa in the Texas Gubernatorial Election by 6% * Two new reports from Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center highlight the competitive state of play in Texas's statewide electoral contests three months before the November 3, 2026 election and reveal Black Texas voters' opinions about Jasmine Crockett's loss in the March Democratic pr more PR

Texas A&M Engineering: Hands-on Approach to Distance Medicine (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A hands-on approach to distance medicine Researchers develop new technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients. By Steve Kuhlmann, Engineering News Staff Dr. Pijuan Yu sits at his lab station, focused on the task at hand. He is feeling for a lump. The glass wall to his right reveals other students and researchers as they pass, but his attention remains steady. Two rubbery samples simulating human neck more PR

Texas A&M-Fort Worth breaks ground on next phase of downtown campus (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M-Fort Worth breaks ground on next phase of downtown campus * The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Aug. 5 and immediately broke ground on the next phase of a long-term investment in the city's students, workforce and economy. Texas A&M-Fort Worth welcomed System Regents, Chancellor Glenn Hegar, System and Texas A&M AgriLife  more PR

Texas A&M-Fort Worth Opening Strengthens Tarleton State's North Texas Impact (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M-Fort Worth Opening Strengthens Tarleton State's North Texas Impact * Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eight-story, 228,000-square-foot Texas A&M-Fort Worth Law and Education Building. The facility is the first academic building on the new 3.5-acre downtown campus and marks Tarleton Stat more PR

Texas Public Radio Reporters Officially Free from Unwanted SAG-AFTRA Union Bosses after Successful Decertification Vote (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Texas Public Radio Reporters Officially Free from Unwanted SAG-AFTRA Union Bosses after Successful Decertification Vote Labor Board certifies vote to remove union officials who TPR employees say were unresponsive and ineffective -  San Antonio, TX - Employees of Texas Public Radio (TPR) have successfully regained their independence from Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG- more PR

Trinity University Issues Q&A: Classics Professor Explains Why We Still Care About the Odyssey (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Trinity University posted the following Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Erwin F. Cook, Murchison distinguished professor in the Department of Classical Studies: * * * Trinity Classics Professor Explains Why We Still Care About the Odyssey As renewed interest in The Odyssey grows, a Trinity classics expert explores why Homer's timeless questions still resonate today. Summary With renewed interest in The Odyssey fueled by Christopher Nolan's adaptation, Trinity University classics professor Erwin F. Cook discusse more PR

Trump Administration Recommends Passage of Protect College Sports Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Recommends Passage of Protect College Sports Act The Executive Office of the President formally expressed its support for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the official Statement of Adm more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads 12 Republican Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Legal Loophole Requiring Release of Aliens from Immigration Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads 12 Republican Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Legal Loophole Requiring Release of Aliens from Immigration Detention * U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today led 12 of her Republican colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026. The legislation would close a legal loophole created by the United States Supreme Court's 2001 ruling in Zadvydas v. Davis, which generally requires the rel more PR

UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award (10)
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award * Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate dean for global engagement and head of the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award in recognition of her contributions to international education in Arkansas. The award was presented during the Arkansas NAFSA State Meeting at th more PR

University of Texas Dallas: PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Locks Spot as Rising Cybersecurity Researcher By Kim Horner Computer science professor Dr. Kevin Hamlen is on a quest to train students in a combination of high-demand computer-security skills: the mathematical reasoning needed to prove software is secure and the programming expertise needed to uncover real-world vulnerabilities that could lead to cyberattacks. The University of Texas at Dallas cybersecurity expert said students  more PR

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Researchers Create the Most Complete DNA Profile of the Brown Rat to Date (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Researchers create the most complete DNA profile of the brown rat to date By Catherine Marfin Researchers have created the most complete genetic profile of the brown rat to date, according to a UTHealth Houston-led team, paving the way for scientists to more accurately research the genetic links to conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. The research was published today in Cel more PR

University of Texas Health Science Center: Researchers Create the Most Complete DNA Profile of the Brown Rat to Date (10)
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Researchers create the most complete DNA profile of the brown rat to date By Catherine Marfin Researchers have created the most complete genetic profile of the brown rat to date, according to a UTHealth Houston-led team, paving the way for scientists to more accurately research the genetic links to conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. The research was published today in Cell Genomics an more PR

Updated Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Will Stabilize College Sports, Codify Athletes' Rights & Protections in Law & Expand Athlete Compensation Opportunities (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Updated Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Will Stabilize College Sports, Codify Athletes' Rights & Protections in Law & Expand Athlete Compensation Opportunities Senate Majority Leader takes key action, files cloture on bill - Today, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) filed cloture on the updated bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) more PR

UTMB Receives Historic $180 Million Commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Receives Historic $180 Million Commitment for the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute * The Sealy & Smith Foundation has committed more than $180 million to advance cardiovascular care, research and education at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), marking the largest philanthropic investment in the institution's history, the largest commitment ever made by the Foundation, and one of the largest philanthropic gifts to a ca more PR

Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Rename Post Office in Olney After Beloved Employee, Edward Ramsey (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Rename Post Office in Olney After Beloved Employee, Edward Ramsey * Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) to name the U.S. Post Office located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, after Sergeant Edward Lawrence Ramsey unanimously passed the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. Ed Ramsey was an Army ve more PR

White & Case advises LS Power on acquisition of natural gas power plant in ERCOT from Constellation Energy (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises LS Power on acquisition of natural gas power plant in ERCOT from Constellation Energy * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised LS Power on its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the Brazos Valley Energy Center, a 606-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility located outside Houston, Texas, from Constellation Energy. The transaction expands LS Power's generation fleet to help me more PR

Whittington and Cohn Defend Campus Free Speech in Amicus Brief in Focus v. Eltife (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Whittington and Cohn Defend Campus Free Speech in Amicus Brief in Focus v. Eltife * John Cohn and Keith Whittington at a panel last year. The two recently filed a brief in a campus free speech case. On May 27, Keith Whittington, faculty director of Yale Law School's Center for Academic Freedom and Free Speech4 (CAFFS) and Joe Cohn, its executive director, filed an amicus brief5 with the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a campus free speech case with more PR

Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment * The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new Impact Report commemorating the Foundation's 25th anniversary. Since the Foundation's establishment in 2001, Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundation have supported communities in Colorado, Michig more PR

Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service * DENVER (Aug. 5, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and family on Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities. Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in Colorado. Many are based in the Denver metro area,  more PR