AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Earns National Recognition for Civic Engagement Action Plan * Austin Community College District (ACC) earned the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the College's strong, nonpartisan approach to increasing civic learning, democratic engagement, and student voter participation. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is a national nonpartisan initiative that works with colleges and unive more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Awards $6 Million to 10 Jurisdictions to Advance Use of Predictive Risk Modeling in Child Welfare The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $6 million in grant funding to 10 child welfare jurisdictions to pilot new technology aimed at improving child safety and caseworker decision-making. Indiana, Missouri, Nebrask more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently welcomed Max Wintermark, MD, a physician-scientist and internationally recognized leader, as chair of the Department of Radiology. Wintermark, whose work has helped advance neuroimaging across stroke, traumatic brain injury, and mental health, joined UTMB Health after serving as professor and chair of neuroradiolog more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFRS reinstates Command Master Recruiter Badge * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force Recruiting Service has reinstated the U.S. Air Force Command Master Recruiter Badge, restoring the highest honor available to enlisted leaders in the recruiting career field and reaffirming a clear benchmark for Airmen who want to lead, influence and elevate the mission. The badge is reserved for chief  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * AIM's Regulatory Reset: What the Final Rules Mean for Companies, Management and Advisers By Nick Davis, Robert Bines-Black, Nick Heap and Ziv Gould The consultation is closed and the rules are live. On 5 August 2026, the London Stock Exchange published AIM Notices 64 and 65, confirming the most comprehensive reforms to the AIM Rules in the market's recent history. Every major proposal has been adopted and overwhelmingly supporte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * South Dakota: The Great American Comeback The Economy: The Nation's Lowest Unemployment Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts South Dakota shows what pro-growth policy delivers: no state income tax, the Nation's lowest unemployment rate, an economy that just topped $80 billion for the first time--and now the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation under the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 14 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines, Stand Up To Cancer and Lily Collins collaborate for 10th annual fundraising campaign for innovative cancer research American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and lifesaving cancer research -- and is calling for support from customers. The six-week campaign, "Let's Go Further, Together," launches Aug. 13 and features award-winning actress Lily Collins, SU2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Major Fight To Bring Jailed Pastor Home Longtime followers of the ACLJ likely remember our advocacy on behalf of Pastor John Cao, who served a seven-year prison sentence after sharing the love of Christ through humanitarian work. Even though he ultimately served his entire sentence, his release should have marked the beginning of freedom, healing, reunion, and restoration. Unfortunately,  more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Attack the Ball, Force the Fumble, Win the Recovery * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, current Northwestern State Safeties Coach Darren Jackson II shared the practice habits and coaching techniques he used at Hampton to create takeaways. After placing a major emphasis on forcing fumbles, Hampton finished the season with 12 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries. Jackson's approach is built around a simple progression: attack more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufacturing (Sheffield, Iowa) -- Expensing helps Sukup  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Kiran Subramanian: * * * California Is Waking Up to the Housing Nightmare There is a lot going for California. Beautiful beaches, great food, and a vibrant music scene, to name a few. Unfortunately, living in paradise costs an arm and a leg: California leads the nation in cost of living, pushing Californians out of the state by the millions, particularly to lower-cost and lower-tax jurisdictions such as Texas, South Carolina, and Florida. The good news is that more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are currently stuck paying capital gains taxes on inflation.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Doug Kellogg: * * * Gubernatorial Candidate Mazzei Plans to Boost Income Tax Elimination Pace in Oklahoma The race for governor of Oklahoma is heating up. The hotly contested Republican primary is in a runoff, between former state senator Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond, to determine who will be on the ballot in November. Mazzei has announced a plan to cut the state income tax and accelerate the existing plan to eliminate t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautif more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Talarico Tax Hikes Taxin' Talarico wants to hike Texans' Taxes - Texas Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico wants to impose a job-killing payroll tax hike on households and small-to-midsized businesses. He also wants to impose a capital gains tax increase, a corporate income tax increase that hits workers, and a stock buyback tax that hits American nest eggs. Talarico's tax hikes list: Talaric more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Astrophysics Undergrad Earns First-Author Publication in Renowned Astrophysical Journal * The Pittsburg native transformed a childhood fascination with the night sky into graduate-level research published in one of astronomy's leading journals. When Alan Briseno was 11 years old, growing up beneath the dark skies outside the small East Texas town of Pittsburg, he spent countless nights looking t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country. While immigration enforcement is frequently a federal responsibility, states can take action th more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release: * * * Balfour Beatty 2026 half year results Strong first half performance delivering profitable growth Full year performance expected to be slightly ahead of prior guidance - Philip Hoare, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, said: "Balfour Beatty enters the second half with real momentum. Our strong first-half performance reflects the quality of our business, the discipline of our execution and, above all, the exceptional contributio more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits involved in memory consolidation * Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory consolidation. How sleep enables the brain to strengthen memories is still not completely understood, but a new study published in Neuron reveals how astrocytes, brain cells known for supporting neurons and their functions, can directly regulate brain circuits involved in memory consolidation.  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Benchmark Litigation Names Two Hunton Partners to its 2026 Top 250 Women in Litigation * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Shannon Broome and Cassandra (Sandy) Collins have been named to Benchmark Litigation's Top 250 Women in Litigation list for 2026. The publication honors the accomplishments and distinguished careers of female litigators nationwide and recognizes them as top players in their respective fields. Honorees i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The energy index increased 0.6 percent more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent in June and July, up 2.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area fell 0.1 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters note more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Amarillo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal ($55.38), management ($54.72), and healthca more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.85 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included managemen more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Beaumont-Port Arthur May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.50 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal ($59.45), managemen more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Brownsville-Harlingen May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.65 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($47.74), he more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in College Station-Bryan May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the College Station-Bryan, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.43 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($53.62), le more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Corpus Christi May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Corpus Christi, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.73 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal ($56.50), management ($55.58),  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.96 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in El Paso May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the El Paso, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.94 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($51.00), legal ($49.72), and healthcare more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.51 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Killeen-Temple May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Killeen-Temple, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included healthcare practitioners and technica more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Laredo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Laredo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.17 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included legal ($48.83), management ($48.26), and healthcare p more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Longview May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Longview, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.68 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($54.34), legal ($46.90), and architec more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lubbock May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.89 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($52.00), legal ($46.55), and healthcare more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.53 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($47.7 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Midland May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Midland, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($75.07), legal ($69.60), and architectu more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in San Antonio-New Braunfels May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($59 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Tyler May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Tyler, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.06 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($54.03), legal ($45.63), and computer and m more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Waco May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Waco, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.97 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.28), legal ($50.61), and healthcare pract more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita Falls May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Wichita Falls, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.35 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($49.36), legal ($44.66), an more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Blue Energy, GE Vernova Hitachi Sign Agreement to Launch Next Phase of Texas Gas-Plus-Nuclear Project CHEVY CHASE, Maryland and WILMINGTON, North Carolina - Blue Energy, a vertically integrated deployment platform for financeable, prefabricated nuclear power plants and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), today announced the signing of an agreement that launches the next phase of their collaboration to deploy a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Investigation Into Detention Of Children In Federal Custody * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, wrote to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General T. March Bell demanding he launch a formal investigation the Office of Refugee Resettlement's evasion of its legal responsibilities to the immigrant children in its custody.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords issued the following statements on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks Department of Justice Drops the Ball on Defense of 100-Year-Old Gun Safety Regulations in Blanche's First Week on the Job NEW YORK - Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, and GIFFORDS released the following statements today after the Department of Just more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Brasfield & Gorrie expanding Birmingham headquarters, will add at least 80 new employees BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Brasfield & Gorrie is again expanding its Birmingham headquarters, this time breaking ground on a new four-story, 88,000-square-foot building in Birmingham's Lakeview District. The general contractor's new $65 million investment will create training and office space, accommodating at least 80 new full-time positions with an average  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * BTI Recognizes Rachel Saltzman as 2026 Client Service All-Star * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to share that partner Rachel Saltzman was honored as a 2026 Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting Group. She joins a select group of lawyers identified as client service leaders by corporate counsel at the world's leading organizations. This marks the 15th year in which one or more Hunton lawyers have been named to BTI's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE * August 12, 2026 #"They want to wreck families. They know what they are doing." San Antonio, TX -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Texas Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer, and Barbara Gervin-Hawkins announced they have asked six San Antonio area municipalities-Balcones Heights, China Grove, Hollywood Park, Saint Hedwig, Sandy more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, a senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 19-Year-Old's Sudden Death Linked to Popular GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Josephine Nasr, a 19-year-old law student at the University of East London, died while on a popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug, a London inquest heard. Josephine Nasr, a California  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Participates in Financing for Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative Financial collaboration aims to bolster critical U.S. energy infrastructure for AI and advanced industries, strengthening Japan-U.S. investment ties - NEW YORK/TOKYO -- Citi, through Citibank, N.A., Tokyo Branch, participated as a lender and agent in a syndicated loan facility totaling approximat more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Col. Doug Simon Appointed to New Role Supporting JAG Legal Education * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Col. Douglas Simon, Dean of the College of Leadership and Military Studies and Commandant of Cadets at Tarleton State University, has been appointed Reserve Director for Strategic Initiatives and Education at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School located on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. In this role, Col. Simon more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates Rep. Salazar's Vatican Meeting on the Bipartisan Dignity Act * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), co-author of the Dignity Act, released the following statement on Representative Maria Salazar's Trip to the Vatican to meet with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: "I'm thrilled that my colleague and legislative partner, Rep. Salazar, spoke with Pope Leo XIV about our legislation, the Dignity Act. "Pope Leo h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Visits FCI La Tuna * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after visiting Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna: "My team and I just completed our oversight visit at La Tuna, which has been slated to be shut down next year, leaving hundreds of federal employees without their jobs and even more detainees whose families and lawyers are here in this community to be shuttled el more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics * A collaboration between the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing and UTSA Athletics is turning sports data into actionable insights while giving students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges. While Roadrunner student-athletes focus on home runs, stolen bases and preparing for game-day, data science students are analyzing everything from player per more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * New Core Curriculum Refocuses Undergraduate Education at UT Austin For the first time in more than 20 years, The University of Texas at Austin has undergone an extensive review of its Core Curriculum and will implement a new Core Curriculum as the foundational education for all undergraduate students. The new framework is designed to return to what a core curriculum should accomplish: to provide every student with a common learning experience built on rigorou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Reform the Permitting Process, Unleash American Energy * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, legislation from Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) that would streamline the federal permitting process to support domestic energy and mineral infrastructure projects: "As energy use rises, we must remove unnecessary barriers holding us back from building reliable infrastru more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Britt in Introducing Legislation to Close Immigration Detention Loophole * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) in introducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal records, from immigration detention into American communities after six months if no country has accepted them for deportation. The Keep Ou more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks to SMBs, Extending Frontier AI Risk Protection to Organizations of Every Size Arrow Electronics, Ignition Technology, Nord Security, Pax8, TD SYNNEX, Westcon-Comstor, and Zip Security bring QuiltWorks down market to SMBs worldwide - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) is extending Project QuiltWorks to organizations of  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.2 million to exceptional early-career scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 14 new Damon Runyon Fellows, brilliant postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. This prestigious Fellowship encourages the nation's most promising young scientists to pursue careers in cancer research  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Endorses Corrupt, Indicted Fraudster Ken Paxton * "Party over People" is the name of the game for Monica De La Cruz, and nowhere is that more apparent than in her endorsement of scandal-plagued extremist Ken Paxton. De La Cruz effectively endorsed Paxton's past: from fraud charges, to allegations of infidelity, to impeachment from the Texas House. And in throwing her support behind Paxton, De La Cruz is whole-h more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Court Blocks Oil Export Project in the Gulf of Mexico Victory -- A federal appeals court rejected federal approval for the Texas GulfLink project; the same project secured $2 billion in funding through Trump's trade deal with Japan - NEW ORLEANS -- On Wednesday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Better Brazoria (Citizens for Clean Air & Clean Water in Brazoria County) when it vacated and remanded the Maritime Administ more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers * HIGHLIGHTS * USA TODAY readers ranked ECHO Suites(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham #1, with Hawthorn(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham rounding out the top three. * Rankings make Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands spanning economy, midscale and upscale. * From ECHO's rapid exp more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Valley Fever Fungus Could Expand as U.S. Climate Changes * The fungus that causes Valley fever could gain new territory as climate change alters conditions across the U.S. More than 200,000 people in the U.S. get Valley fever every year. This potentially serious lung infection, caused by a fungus called Coccidioides, is endemic in much of the Western United States. Coccidioides lives in the soil where temperatures and moi more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ's Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks * Department of Justice Drops the Ball on Defense of 100-Year-Old Gun Safety Regulations in Blanche's First Week on the Job NEW YORK - Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, and GIFFORDS released the following statements today after the Department of Justice failed to protect the common-sense regulat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Exercise PANAMAX 2026 Concludes in Mayport, Florida * MAYPORT, Fla. - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet completed the Combined Force Maritime Component Command (CFMCC) portion of the annual exercise PANAMAX, Aug. 3-12. This portion of the exercise helped provide maritime-focused interoperability training for the U.S. and participating multinational staffs, and build participating nation capability to plan and execute operations. Participants in the  more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 13 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * Experience the Legendary Sound of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash with The Highwaymen Live "A Musical Tribute" * DUBUQUE, Iowa - Relive the magic of perhaps the greatest country music supergroup of all time with Willie, Waylon, and Johnny Cash as The Highwaymen Live "A Musical Tribute," presented by the Dubuque Arts Council, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Farfugium named newest Texas Superstar plant * With bold, glossy foliage that thrives where few other plants can, Farfugium has earned its place as the newest Texas Superstar plant. Known by several common names -leopard plant, tractor seat plant, and by its former genus name, Ligularia -Farfugium stands out from many Texas Superstar selections because its main attraction isn't  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support local programs that distribute equipment to eligi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Violation (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-26-00040514) to Bread of Life Inc., licensee of low power radio station KMAZ-LP in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 12, 2026. According to federal records, agents from the Dallas Office of the Enforcement Bureau conducted an on-site inspection of the transmitter site on May 4, 2026. Agents measured the transmitter power output at 19 watts. Under federal regulations governing low power stations, operating output must stay near authorized limi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau released a Notice of Violation on Aug. 12, 2026, entitled "In the Matter of Centro Cristiano De Vida Eterna Licensee of Station K283CH, Houston, Texas" (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-26-00040516). Following a complaint, agents from the Dallas Office inspected the station on May 4, 2026. Officials observed a violation of rules governing FM translator operations. Under regulatory rules, an FM translator must retransmit signals from its primary AM or FM radio broadcast statio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission released a Notice of Violation (No.: DA 26-841) against Hispanic Family Christian Network Inc., licensee of FM translator station K225BR in Fort Worth, Texas. An agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Office inspected the station on June 1, 2026, following a complaint. The agent observed that station K225BR violated rule 47 CFR Sec. 74.1231(b) because it was not retransmitting its designated primary station, KLNO-FM, at the time of monitoring and inspection. Under agency regulat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission revoked equipment authorizations for drone products manufactured by Odyssey Robot LLC after determining the company submitted false claims regarding foreign production and assembly operations. The action, issued under "In the Matter of Odyssey Robot LLC" (ET Docket No. 26-186), strips operating authority for two devices previously certified by federal regulators. The enforcement action targets an uncrewed aircraft system registered under authorization code 2BSYT-FMAWZOD and an associ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release: * * * FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Puppies * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Simparica TRIO (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs and puppies. Currently, most dogs in the U.S. are at low risk of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * For the Sixth Time, Sidley-Represented Physicians Prevail in No Surprises Act Challenge * On August 11, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an en banc opinion in favor of Sidley's client, the Texas Medical Association (TMA), in TMA's long-running challenge to regulations issued to implement the No Surprises Act (NSA). The Fifth Circuit, sitting in full, reversed a prior panel decision  more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Forbes Debuts Veteran 250 List Celebrating America's Most Successful Living Veterans The ranking recognizes 250 veterans whose post-military achievements transformed business, government, philanthropy and culture - NEW YORK - Forbes today unveiled its Forbes Veteran 250 list, honoring 250 of America's most accomplished military veterans. Created in recognition of America's 250th anniversary, as part of the Forbes 250 initiative, the l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS denounces DOJ's failure to protect foundational federal gun safety law against gun lobby attacks * WASHINGTON - GIFFORDS, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Brady released the following statements today after the Department of Justice failed to protect the common-sense regulations on silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and other dangerous firearms or devices that have bee more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Microsoft, Hut 8 And Equinix Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Microsoft, Hut 8 and Equinix will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers. Governor Abbott's guidelines and guardrails are working. They are being universally implemented by data centers across the state. One data center that could not comply chose to end operations befo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Davis, Deal To Texas Council For Developmental Disabilities * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Calvin Davis and Alicia Deal, Ph.D. to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027, and February 1, 2029, respectively. The Committee recommends changes in disability policies and programs, supports a network of committees on people with disabilities, issues awards to promote greater  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Signs Camp Safety Bill to Help Protect Oklahoma Kids * OKLAHOMA CITY (August 12, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today signed House Bill 1675, establishing stronger emergency-preparedness requirements for youth camps, outdoor programs and recreational campgrounds across Oklahoma. By Jan. 1, 2027, covered facilities must identify site-specific hazards and put emergency plans in place to protect campers, staff and visitors. "What more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Grant advances UTA teacher residency program * The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Education has received a $300,000 grant from the Fort Worth Education Partnership to support its new paid teacher residency program. The three-year grant will help UTA develop the program, which will give aspiring teachers the opportunity to spend a full academic year gaining hands-on experience in a classroom before graduation. The more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Guides O.G. Energy Through $1.35 Billion Cross-Border Reserve-Based Lending Financing Haynes Boone advised O.G. Energy on a landmark $1.35 billion multicurrency reserve-based lending (RBL) financing spanning the United States and Australia, underscoring the complexity of this cross-border energy transaction. The new financing includes a revolving credit facility, a letter of credit facility and an accordion feature. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub Releases Houston Needs Assessment Findings * The HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub at the Center for Justice Research, based at Texas Southern University, has released its findings from a public safety needs assessment conducted between 2023 and 2025. The assessment found consensus on the need for greater investment in communities impacted by violence, both in the form of dollars and in community relationships built on t more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Heritage Magazine - Driven to Discover: SHSU's Research Journey * Research often starts with uncertainty. At Sam Houston State University, it is what we do with that uncertainty that defines us. We ask questions not only to understand the world, but to improve it. For generations, SHSU has been guided by a powerful ideal: The measure of a Life is Its Service. That calling continues to guide our work today through faculty pursuing bold questions, stu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSxrep) -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on July 2026 CPI Report The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2026, which shows inflation dropping to its lowest point since March 2026, while real wages have increased since President Trump took office. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "The latest inflation repo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Unleashing the Golden Age of Science: Examining the Priorities of the FY2027 Research and Technology Enterprise": * * * Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing on "Unleashing the Golden Age of Science: Examining the Priorities of the FY2027 Research and Technology Enterprise." Director Kratsios, welcome back. The last time you sat before this Comm more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes] New reporting from Forbes is highlighting the enormous wealth Corrupt Ken Paxton has amassed on a taxpayer-funded salary over the last decade - including a net worth of $13 million and 15 properties across five states. Forbes said that Paxton has "amassed a fortune unusual for a career Texas politician," detailing how "his wealth is spread across r more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. in Complex Internalization Transaction and Related Securities Offerings * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. (NYSE: ACR) in its acquisition of ACRES Capital Corp. in an all-stock transaction (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, ACR acquired its external manager and became an internally-managed REIT. The Merger closed on August 6, 2026.  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. in Acquisition of Southern Realty Trust Inc. * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc., a publicly traded commercial mortgage REIT, in connection with its agreement to acquire Southern Realty Trust Inc. ("SRT"), an affiliated private commercial mortgage REIT. The merger agreement provides that SRT stockholders will receive a mix of cash and stock consideration. more PR

BERLIN, Germany, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, posted the following news release: * * * Statement in Connection with Filing of Lawsuit Challenging Oklahoma Statute, H.B. 4429 * ROCKVILLE, Md. (August 13, 2026) -Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) today announced it has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma challenging the newly enacted Okla more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Keep your children safe in the summer heat * As summer temperatures heat up, it is important to remember to keep all members of the family safe when spending time outdoors. Baylor College of Medicine family medicine physician Dr. Raphael Yang shares tips for protecting your child from heat illness and what to do if your child becomes sick. Heat illness can vary from mild to very serious, so parents should be aware of certain symptoms: * Heat rash:  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS] While Paxton stalls data center cases as AG, data center donations to his campaign "exploded" - A new investigation by NOTUS found that while Corrupt Ken Paxton slow walks decisions on data centers as Attorney General, he has raked in hundreds of thousands of data center industry donations to his campaign. Paxton has taken nearly $448,000 in data center special int more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Ken Paxton Took Campaign Cash From Donor Named In The Epstein Files Whose Family Attempted To Buy The "Lolita Express" [MS NOW] Shocking new reporting by MS NOW revealed that Corrupt Ken Paxton took donations from a donor who was listed in the Epstein files for an anonymous report to the FBI for potential child sex abuse, and whose family "once considered buying Jeffrey Epstein's notorious plane -- 'The Lolita Express'." As MS NOW reported, "The P more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Kate Holt Gunn works behind-the-scenes to preserve history * Gunn works at the Tennessee State Museum to share history while protecting fragile artifacts. Anna Kate Holt Gunn (BA '20) is a self-described "Polk Academy kid." She grew up in Columbia, the site of President James K. Polk's home, now a historic site and museum, and attended the home's summer camp for students, Polk Academy, several times. She also interned at the home long before she  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * History alumnus keeps history real at Fort Negley * As director of Nashville's Fort Negley site, Tracy Harris brings the full arc of the Civil War to visitors in one location. Ironically enough, Tracy Harris (BA '10), the man charged with operating and enhancing Nashville's Fort Negley historic site, was not excited about the Civil War history class he had to take to finish up his Lipscomb degree. "I thought it was the most boring of any history topic,  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Modernizing for Speed and Agility: T-7A Ecosystem Transforms Pilot Training at JBSA-Randolph * * Published Aug. 12, 2026 * By Tyler Whiting * Air Education and Training Command JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force's transition to the T-7A Redhawk ecosystem in pilot training directly delivers on Air Education and Training Command's imperative to modernize training for speed and ag more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Modernizing for speed and agility: T-7A ecosystem transforms pilot training at JBSA-Randolph * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force's transition to the T-7A Redhawk ecosystem in pilot training directly delivers on Air Education and Training Command's imperative to modernize training for speed and agility, transforming how we prepare future aviators for the high-end fight. The scope of th more PR

PALOS HILLS, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Moraine Valley Community College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program expands to over 90 schools Moraine Valley Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of 18 new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by the generous $75,000 grant, the college's Nursing Program will aim to enhance student success and career rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted the Toyota Motor North America Inc., Plano, Texas, petition concerning incorrect tire size information on labels installed in certain model year 2020-2021 Toyota C-HR vehicles. Toyota reported that about 3,981 vehicles manufactured between September 16, 2019, and November 30, 2020, did not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, which addresses tire selection, rims and vehicle load-carrying in more PR

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Hotels & Resorts President Kurt Alexander Named a Glassdoor Best CEO in 2026 * DALLAS, TEXAS - Omni Hotels & Resorts President Kurt Alexander has been recognized with a Glassdoor Best CEOs Award for 2026, an honor based entirely on feedback voluntarily shared by current and former associates. Glassdoor's Best CEOs Award honors employers who have earned the trust and support of their employees. Unlike many workplace awards, more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates AUSTIN, Texas - Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure on Oracle AI Database@AWS, bringing Exadata-class performance and pay-per-use economics to Oracle AI Database workloads of any scale. Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) also signed an expanded, long-term str more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Paxton Has Made Millions Off Secret Cell Tower At A Frisco Hospital Where He Sits On The Board [New York Times] A bombshell investigation by the NY Times revealed one of Corrupt Ken Paxton's "top sources of income": a cell phone tower on the Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center that Paxton seemingly self-dealt himself as he sat on the hospital board. According to the report, Paxton has made a lucrative six figures every 18 months from this cell t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Penn Vet Welcomes Seven New Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year * The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has appointed seven new faculty members, expanding expertise across companion animal medicine, equine reproduction, comparative pathology, diagnostic imaging, animal welfare, and infectious disease. Joining the Departments of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, with 46 co-signers issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Attorney General Todd Blanche U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530 Attorney General Blanche, We write regarding the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas' August 5, 2026 decision in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, consolidated with Jensen v. ATF.1 We write today, following o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following federally declared disasters and identify opportunities to improve reunification through better da more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice alumnus earns international honor for decades of software innovation * What makes technology feel intuitive? Why do some digital tools seem effortless to use while others leave users frustrated? Those questions have guided Cary Jensen for more than four decades. Long before "user experience" became a common phrase, Jensen was studying how people think, perceive information and interact with technology. The lessons he learned at Rice University became more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers show graphene nanowrinkles can reshape electricity * Rice University researchers have shown that tiny wrinkles in graphene can change the material's electrical properties, providing evidence for flexoelectricity, a phenomenon in which a material generates an electric charge when it bends unevenly. The findings are published in Advanced Materials. The discovery suggests scientists may be able to control electricity in atomically thin materia more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Huang elected fellow of SPIE for contributions to optics and photonics * Shengxi Huang, associate professor in Rice University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was elected this month as a fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in recognition of her contributions to the field and service to its scientific community. Election as a SPIE Fellow honors members for their work in multidisciplinary fields invo more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins eight other Attorneys General in requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice not appeal a Texas federal court decision ruling that the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, silencers, and other firearms are no longer  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SAM Squad Leader Helps New Bearkats Find Their Place at SHSU * Bearkat Kickoff is Sam Houston State University's official onboarding and transition program for incoming first-year students. Beginning with freshman move-in and ending with textbook pickup and class tours, the four-day program helps new Bearkats feel prepared, connected and confident as they begin their SHSU experience. Students from across campus serve as SAM Squad Leaders, each leadi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Secretary Kennedy, We are alarmed by the recent news that the Trump administration intends to1 award $150 million to a Houston law firm with close  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force and Netherland Defense Cyber Command accelerate cyber integration * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Modern conflict transcends traditional boundaries. To meet this challenge, leadership from the Sixteenth Air Force and the Netherlands Defence Cyber Command met during a Key Leader Engagement to accelerate bilateral cyber integration on Aug 4. Building upon the existing operati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Smarter Grids: Our First Line of Wildfire Defense * From advanced sensors to automated fault detection, NEMA members are developing technologies that help utilities identify problems earlier and respond faster. A tree branch brushing against a power line may seem like a minor event. But in the right conditions-high winds, dry vegetation, and extreme heat-it can become something more ser more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation awards $2.4 million to accelerate radiation medicine research Grants support 14 scientists, including several awards co-sponsored by leading cancer research partners - The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation today announced $2.4 million in new research grants for 14 scientists working to advance patient care in radiat more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Names Amber Guild President & CEO Appointment of Highly Accomplished Business Leader Accelerates Mission to End Deaths From Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced that it has appointed Amber Guild as its next President and Chief  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * A Prescription For Partnership: Understanding The Benefits Of VCPR Livestock owners know the value of planning ahead when it comes to animal health. From making herd management decisions to navigating unexpected challenges, producers rely on experience, knowledge, and trusted resources to care for their animals. One way that they can strengthen their planning is by establishing a veterinary- more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Lutkenhaus earns nanoscale research award Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has been named the recipient of the 2026 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award for her pioneering research in advancing nanomaterial-based coatings. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Innovative research in nanoscale materials earned Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus national recognition from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) as the recipient of th more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Corrupt Ken Paxton Slammed For Selling Out To Data Center Donors While Stalling AG Decision San Antonio Current: "Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign has pulled in nearly $450,000 in data center donations" KERA: "Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign" - Corrupt Ken Paxton is under fire from Texans for raking in "hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from the data center industry as Texans grow increasingly concerned more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Ken Paxton's Failing Campaign Resorts To Trying to Force Texas Republicans To Endorse Him After a brutal week of Fox News hosts and Texas Republicans hitting Ken Paxton for lazy campaigning and running when pressed on his corruption, Paxton's campaign is now resorting to his allies trying to force Texas Republicans to endorse him. Paxton allies at a Harris County GOP meeting attempted to pass a resolution which "hereby demanded" all Republican ele more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * No Comment Ken Again Runs When Asked About His 15 Properties & How He Got Rich On A Government Salary No Comment Ken had a rough rally over the weekend where he ran away "after reporters asked tough questions, including one about his vast real estate empire" and was continuously called out by the crowd for his Epstein-style sweetheart plea deal and long history of scandals. Paxton only took questions from "reporters pre-approved by the campaign," more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Slam Ken Paxton For Barely Campaigning And Nonstop Scandals New video shows Paxton directly questioned about why he abandoned Texas for Iceland & England luxury vacation on America's 250th anniversary - After taking the early summer off for a luxury European vacation with his mistress over the 4th of July, Ken Paxton is facing a brutal onslaught of friendly fire from Fox News and Texas Republicans for barely campaigning and his growing  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Three National Horticultural Honors Cap Standout Year for Kentucky State Graduate Student * Godswill Ujah receives emerging-scholar and travel awards and places third in research competition Kentucky State University graduate student Godswill Ujah returned from one of the nation's leading horticultural science conferences with three honors and growing recognition for his research into the genetic diversity of North American pawpaw cultivars. Ujah re more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Andrew Porter Says Literary Award Launched His Writing Career * Trinity University professor Andrew Porter credits the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction with launching his literary career after he struggled to find representation for his debut collection. A new $100,000 endowment for the University of Georgia Press award will help it continue bringing emerging short-story writers to a national audience. The University of Georgia Press recently receiv more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST's Madan M. Dey named International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Fellow * Madan M. Dey, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University, has been named Fellow of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET). The honor comes in recognition of Dey's enduring contributions to the economics of aquaculture, fisheries, and seafood trade through research, teaching, service more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release: * * * Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas and Amarillo, Texas, to create a more competitive f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Leads On-the-Ground Crackdown on H-1B Visa Fraud in Dallas--Advancing the Nationwide Initiative Anthony P. D'Esposito, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), traveled to Dallas, Texas this week to meet with the DOL Office of Inspector General (OIG) regional offices of audit and investigations, and advance the ongoing nationwide probe into H-1B visa fraud. During more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permitting process and accelerate construction of criti more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * University at Buffalo excavations in ancient Italy reveal economic and medieval history * An aerial view of the area of the medieval cathedral with the cemetery under investigation in Rusellae. Photo courtesy of Alessandro Sebastiani By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Two recent archeological excavations led by a University at Buffalo researcher are offering new insights into the workings of ancient civilizations.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * While Great Lakes ice cover is slipping, a 'temporary respite' may be on the way Recent declining ice trends could be headed for a rebound, but that doesn't mean the lakes and the winter activities they support will escape the consequences of climate change - There's good news and bad news for folks who love a good coat of ice on the Great Lakes for the activities and businesses it supports. The good news is that, after decades of dipping  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Engineer Devises Smarter Ways To Make AI More Reliable By Jeff Joiner Software engineer Alexis Tudor PhD'26 uses her insights and knowledge to develop artificial intelligence systems for defense contractor L3Harris Technologies Inc. Much of her research focuses on making AI technologies more reliable and trustworthy, an interest that sparked her computer science doctoral studies at The University of Texas at Dallas. "War isn't fair, and our more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW, Laramie Rank No. 9 on New 'Best College Towns' List Add Laramie and the University of Wyoming to another list of the best college towns in America. Business Insider places Wyoming's university city No. 9 on its new list of the "20 Best College Towns Where Life Revolves Around Their Universities," adding to a growing list of similar rankings for UW and Laramie. "Business Insider looked at some of the cities and towns across America where students can more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio researcher partners with community organizations to improve HIV awareness and prevention * UT San Antonio researcher is identifying behavioral patterns among men in Bexar County to get a better understanding of why some men know of their HIV status while others remain unaware. AJ Delgado, PhD, an assistant professor in public health in the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), is looking into factors such as age, jo more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UT System Regents Preliminarily Approve UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation to Jointly Manage KTEP At its regular August meeting, The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the framework for an agreement between The University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF) to jointly manage KTEP (88.5 FM), UTEP's public radio station. The move builds on a longstanding relationship between the two organizati more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition * Victoria Advocate marks 180 years of journalism with congressional recognition The Victoria Advocate Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper's history and contributions to South Texas. Clo more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Brown School welcomes three new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year Myra Lopez The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis will welcome three new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year: Jordan P. Davis, Clarissa D. Jackson and Guangli Zhang. Jordan P. Davis joins the Brown School as a professor after serving as a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. He previously was  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * WBS student named among Poets & Quants' Best & Brightest Online MBAs * BP senior leader Christie Subirats has been named in the Poets & Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA Class of 2026 list. The Global Online MBA student was selected alongside 51 other MBAs from top business schools around the world, with 29 women and 23 men making up this year's list. Based in Houston, Texas, Christie has built a distinguished career in the energy sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act * WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 additional Senate cosponsors for S. 4944, the Ameri more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Representing Their Alma Mater Wittenberg welcomes four new members to its Alumni Association Board Committed to serving as a liaison for the University by engaging and connecting the alumni body in support of Wittenberg's mission and goals, Wittenberg's Alumni Association Board represents more than 26,000 alumni across the United States and internationally. This summer, the board welcomed four new members: Nathan Mawhirter, class of 2014; Jennifer P more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Introduces Team Behind New Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University is preparing to welcome audiences to the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), and a team of experienced professionals is working behind the scenes to bring the University's newest performance venue to life. As the center prepares to open its doors for its inaugural season this fall, the GCPA team includes Interim Director M more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Women & Children First receives over $50,000 in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative * Entergy Solutions mission-based offering saves nonprofits money while increasing efficiency LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas recently awarded Women & Children First in Little Rock Arkansas $53,227.50 in incentives for energy efficiency projects completed as part of the Entergy Solutions Large Commercial and Industrial p more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A involving Brad Yoo, professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation in the School of Medicine and the trauma fellowship director: * * * Educating the next generation of orthopaedic trauma surgeons Since 2016, the Yale Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship has helped visiting fellows develop the in-depth knowledge, patient care skills, and surgical expertise they'll need for careers in orthopaedic trauma. By Meg Dalton This year marks 10 years of the Yale Orthopaedic Trauma  more PR