DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * $5.2 million commitment will expand and enhance stroke care across Wyoming * CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death[1], and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to timely treatment. That's why the American Stroke more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Board approves special annexation election for Pflugerville ISD territory * Annexation ballot item will appear on the November 2026 ballot Voters living within the Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) territory will decide whether to join the Austin Community College District (ACC) during the November election. The ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling for an annexation election for the PfISD territory during its specia more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force uses music to help Airmen meet physical fitness standards * * Published Aug. 18, 2026 * By Ava Leone * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -Airmen can swap their stopwatches for soundtracks, since the U.S. Air Force revealed its "2-mile Tunes" initiative to motivate service members through music to cross the finish line a little faster. more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * American Airlines announces fleetwide upgrade with installation of seatback screens at every seat and increased premium seats across the narrowbody fleet From 4K screens to high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and more premium seats than ever, American ups the ante at 35,000 feet. - FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines today announced a sweeping transformation across its narrowbody fleet: installing state-of-the-art seatback entertainment screens at ev more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * North Carolina Enacts Another Reform Easing Regulatory Impediments to Housing Development North Carolina is doing a lot winning lately when it comes to removing regulatory barriers to the development of new housing. On August 11th, Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 445 into law, the second reform enacted this summer that will help alleviate housing costs in North Carolina, one of the nation's fastest growing stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Texas families urge U.S. Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments law More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The request, filed today, urges the court to protect students' and parents' religious freedom by blocking Texas Senate Bill 10, ensuring that f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news: * * * In new videos, Texas families speak out against Ten Commandments law As students return to Texas public schools, two Texas families are sharing the personal impact of a state law mandating that the Ten Commandments be posted conspicuously in every classroom. Rebekah & Ted Lowe, an interfaith couple with two children in public school near Austin; Rabbi Joshua Fixler and his wife, who live in Houston with their three public school child more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Andrew Ellingsen is appointed director of Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies * Luther College alum Andrew Ellingsen has been named director of the Richard L. and Judith A. Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies at Luther College, Provost Pam Bacon announced this week. Andrew Ellingsen "We're pleased to have Andrew Ellingsen serve as the center's director," Bacon said. "His past experiences as an educator and program leader made him a standout candidate for the positio more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize * MIT Principal Research Scientist Anthea J. Coster was awarded the prestigious Appleton Prize at the International Union of Radio Science (URSI) General Assembly and Science Symposium in Krakow, Poland, on Aug. 16. The Appleton Prize recognizes career achievements and outstanding contributions to studies in ionospheric physics. Appleton awardees are regar more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef(R) Certification A culture of continuous learning strengthens culinary leadership and elevates the dining experience at colleges and universities across the country. - Nine Aramark Collegiate Hospitality chefs have completed the ProChef(R) III certification program at The  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families * August 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford 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  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Appeals Massachusetts Court Order That Unlawfully Blocks Enforcement of Texas Consumer Protection Law Against ActBlue * Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an opening brief in an appeal of a Massachusetts federal district court order. The court order blocks the OAG from proceeding with a Texas lawsuit to enforce Texas consumer protection laws against ActBlue. ActBlue is a political fundraising platform that has pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Schumer, Schrier, 88 Colleagues Demand Rescission of Trump's Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) led 88 colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump rescind his executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourag more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Beyond yes or no: How the brain navigates between competing goals * How do we decide what to do when faced with choices? And how does the brain adapt those decisions as the world around us changes? A new study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital offers surprising insights by revealing how the human brain continuously balances competing goal more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Aug. 17 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * BPCC Theatre Brings Psychological Thriller 'Gaslight' to the Stage Aug. 20-23 * BPCC Theatre and the Cavalier Players will present the psychological thriller "Gaslight" Aug. 20-23 at the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre on Bossier Parish Community College's Bossier Campus, 6220 East Texas St. Adapted by Steven Dietz in 2023 from Patrick Hamilton's 1938 play, "Gaslight" explores psychological manipulation, deception and the unsettling question  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The American Lawyer Honors Judge Barbara S. Jones With 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award NEW YORK -- The Honorable Barbara S. Jones (Ret.) will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Lawyer in recognition of her decades of public service and contributions to the legal profession. Judge Jones will receive the award at the 2026 American Lawyer Industry Awards, which will be held November 12 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Early C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Reacts to Federal Court Undermining ATF Ghost Gun Rule Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention group, released the following statement after the Northern District of Texas struck down, as to the plaintiffs, a 2022 federal rule that ensures that "ghost guns" are regulated as traditional firearms. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms that are often used by prohibited persons, such as domestic abusers, gun  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 18 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Bruce Joins Ozarks as Mental Health Therapist * Joy Bruce has joined University of the Ozarks as a mental health therapist. Her first day was Aug. 17. Dr. Kaethe Hoehling will continue to serve as the director of counseling services in a part-time role for the 2026-27 academic year. A native of Texarkana, Texas, Bruce earned a degree in psychology from University of Arkansas and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Built for Generations: Toyota Corolla Celebrates 60 Years with 2027 Special Edition * * New 60th Anniversary Special Edition Limited to 2,500 Units in the U.S. * Special Edition is Based on the Efficient and Sporty SE Hybrid Grade * Features Exclusive 18-Inch Machined, Black-Finished Alloy Wheels and Custom Badging * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, Excluding Dealer Processing and Handling, Starts at $23,325 for the LE more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * CAIR-TX Commends Houston Mayor Whitmire For Debunking Governor Abbott's Latest Anti-Muslim Political Stunt Mayor says IAH ablution and prayer facilities are open to all travelers and funded by international-airline fees - The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today commended Houston Mayor John Whitmire for rejecting Governor Greg Abbott's false claim that ablution and prayer facili more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Florida Law Enforcement Rallies Behind Three Federal Bills to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty, Fighting and Trafficking Florida prosecutors and sheriffs representing all 67 counties urge Congress to advance the ACE Act, FIGHT Act and No Flight, No Fight Act - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's leading law enforcement organizations are backing a three-pronged federal legislative campaign to give law enforcement a stronger set of tools organized dogfight more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Launches "Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week" to Highlight Importance of Emergency Preparedness * Week-long safety and preparedness effort will highlight increased training efforts, enhanced weather detection abilities, regular communication with government officials and resources available for customers Join the over 90% of CenterPoint customers who are enrolled in Power Alert Service(r) to stay informed and  more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 18 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Central Campus Theatre presents "The Play That Goes Wrong" * On most nights in the theatre, actors work to avoid mistakes. In San Jacinto College's upcoming production of "The Play That Goes Wrong", mistakes are the point. Presented by the Central Campus Department of Theatre and Film, the comedy follows the fictional Cornley University Drama Society as its actors attempt to perform a 1920s murder mystery, "The Murder at Haversham Manor". But nearly everything more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Charlie Johnson to retire as Genomics and Bioinformatics Service director * Charlie Johnson, Ph.D., founding director of Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service, TxGen, will retire Sept. 1 after more than 35 years as a researcher advancing genomics technology across agriculture, biotechnology and life sciences. Johnson began his career in life science research in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Features El Paso Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chavez on Preparing Now for 2030 Census * WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chavez (El Paso, Texas) in conversation with Dante Moreno, NLC Legislative Advocacy Manager, about why cities, towns and villages should begin preparing now for the 2030 Census. C more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Coalition of Students, Faculty, and Community Advocates Urge Texas Lawmakers to Protect the Future of Higher Education * Media Contacts Texas AFT: Marco Guajardo, mguajardo@texasaft.org Texas Students for DEI, Izabella De la Garza: txstudentsfordei@gmail.com Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT): Hayden Cohen, hayden@studentsengaged.org Legal Defense Fund: Troi Barnes, media@naacpldf.org AUSTIN, TEXAS -On Au more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: El Paso to Receive Nearly $200k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $189,848 in federal grant funding to El Paso County to provide law enforcement with updated technology and equipment, support law enforcement investigations involving domestic violence and child sexual abuse, and improve officer and public safety. The funding  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Criminal Justice Doctoral Students Participate in Summer Program at UN Headquarters in Vienna * This past June, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) criminal justice doctoral students, Kelly Martinez and Zoe Hayes, attended a two-week international summer program covering transnational crime and justice. The program was hosted in Vienna, Austria, by the Alliance of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) on Crime Prevention and the United Nations Office more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Dallas attorney asks Supreme Court to end warrantless phone searches * Dallas, Texas; August 17, 2026: A Dallas immigration attorney whose cell phone has been searched without a warrant five times at the U.S. border has asked the Supreme Court to end warrantless phone searches. George Anibowei filed a petition for a writ of certiorari on Friday, asking the justices to resolve a deep split among federal appeals court more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA South cheers Rocket City diamond experience * MADISON, Ala. - Defense Contract Management Agency South personnel recently traded their cubicles for stadium seats for an unforgettable team-building event at a local minor league baseball stadium July 24. The outing brought together members of DCMA South with key mission partners from across the agency and their families. Team members from the Cost and Pricing Command, the Chief Digital and A more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Del Mar College names Elisa Olsen vice president of communication and marketing Higher education communication and marketing leader brings more than 27 years of experience and deep familiarity with the Coastal Bend to Del Mar College - Del Mar College (DMC) has named Elisa Olsen its new vice president of communication and marketing, bringing an experienced higher education communication and marketing leader to the college's executive leadership team. Olsen, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar Today, at the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, the full DNC voted to officially approve the proposed slate of six early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, as well as the accompanying rules package. The vote follows an outpouring of support for the Rules and Bylaws Committee's proposal after their July meeting. Leaders, ad more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026 * April 4 marked the third annual DAV Community Impact Day. Participation doubled from last year, with more than 2,000 people taking the pledge to commit at least an hour of their time volunteering for veterans. Thank you to everyone who participated and made DAV Community Impact Day a success, and thank you to those who shared pictures and stories from your v more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Emergency Injunction Sought to Block Big Bend Border Construction Despite Government Pause * TERLINGUA, Texas-The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Ruidosa Church and a Big Bend-area river guide and landowner asked a federal judge today to halt border barrier and road construction across the Big Bend region while the court rules on a lawsuit challenging the federal government's sweeping waiver of environmenta more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA conducts inspections of illegal toxic and polluting imports at Port Houston and sale and distribution of illegal pesticides by Houston area retailers * DALLAS, TEXAS (August 18, 2026)- Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct inspections and train CBP agents at the Port of Houston, and in parallel EPA inspected Houston-area retailers-all in support of the Trump Ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has reached a consent decree with Corridor Television LLP, Licensee of KCWX(TV), Fredericksburg, Texas (File No. EB-IHD-22-00033564), resolving a multi-year investigation into the station's handling of Nationwide Tests of the Emergency Alert System. Under the agreement, adopted by the Enforcement Bureau on August 13, 2026, and released August 17, 2026, Corridor will pay a voluntary contribution of $27,000 to the U.S. Treasury and put in place a compliance plan aime more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1 * Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gorillas went 10-3 in 2025 and lost in the second rou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * The Financial Planning Profession's Momentum Continues with Another Record CFP(R) Exam CFP Board Announces July 2026 CFP(R) Exam Results - CFP Board today announced the results of the July 2026 CFP(R) Certification Exam, administered during a July 14-21 testing window. This was the largest July exam in history, with 3,621 candidates sitting for the exam. The pass rate for the July 2026 exam was 66%. "Record e more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Fixing Machines and Saving Lives: HCC Biomedical Electronics Program Powers Careers in Health Care * Jermaine Davis has a passion for "fixing things and helping people." That combination made him the perfect fit for the Houston City College (HCC) Biomedical Electronics program, where students learn to maintain and repair the life-saving machines used every day in hospitals and clinics. As an HCC intern at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Davis trained more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * From Texas to the Ballot Box: The Fight for Women's Suffrage * Our right to vote is a cornerstone of American freedom - a freedom that generations of Americans fought for over centuries. On Aug. 26, 1920, the nationwide right for women to vote was enshrined into the U.S. Constitution through the 19th Amendment, but the fight for women's suffrage started long before then. In 1919, Texas women stood at the forefront of one of the most historic moments in Americ more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Direct Air Capture Technologies: Innovations Reshaping the Future of Carbon Removal This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Innovations in Direct Air Capture (DAC) Facilitating Higher Capture Efficiency," authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Pankaj Gaur, and lead analyst Nikhil Thakur from the TechVision--Environment & Sustainability te more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, esteemed members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of confronting the Musli more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Abuirshaid discussed how Hamas still sought the annihilation of Israel, even if it had to lie about that publicly in furtheran more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Global health tech competition aims to accelerate innovation improving cardiovascular and brain health * DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2026 -Despite rapid advances in digital health, artificial intelligence and remote patient monitoring, many promising health technologies still fail to reach patients who need them most. To help close that gap, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyo more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Going Greene, heading to Brown: NIH F31 fellowship recipient begins postdoctoral journey * Observation sparks the questions that shape a researcher's career and curiosity is the foundation. For Dr. Allison Greene, one observation became the foundation of years of studying alcohol use, the environmental factors that influence risky behaviors and the perceived norms surrounding substance use among young adults. In May, Greene receiv more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $95 million plan to expand EV charging and hydrogen fueling across California What you need to know: Buying a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) in California is getting easier twice over. Days after announcing instant rebates for first-time ZEV buyers, Governor Newsom is putting $95.2 million toward more chargers and other zero emission infrastructure close to where Californians live, work, and dri more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Bitdeer, CyrusOne, Ionic Digital And HIF Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Bitdeer, CyrusOne, Ionic Digital and HIF 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 chos more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces More Than $2 Million In Grants To Expand Free Educational Resources For Texas Students * Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $2 million in grants to nine Texas higher education institutions to support free, open educational resources for students in nursing and workforce training programs. These grants are awarded through the Open Educational Resource (OER) Grant Program, which helps institutions to create and a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces More Than $795,000 In Grant Funding To Strengthen Electric Reliability In Northwest Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant for more than $795,000 to strengthen electric reliability for Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative members in Northwest Texas. The grant will support the co-op's system modernization work. "The Texas Energy Fund strengthens the electric systems that families, business more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises DermCare Management in Combination with U.S. Dermatology Partners * NASHVILLE (August 18, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented DermCare Management LLC, a leader in specialized dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice management services, in the completion of a transaction combining operations with U.S. Dermatology Partners, a dermatology practice management group, to create one of the largest more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Home begins at the Sallyport: Rice welcomes newest undergraduates at matriculation ceremony * The cheers began before the newest Owls even reached the Sallyport. After a long day of moving into the residential colleges, saying goodbye to family and beginning Orientation Week, more than 1,400 new undergraduate students rounded the corner into the Academic Quadrangle for Rice's matriculation ceremony and an unforgettable welcome. The incoming cohort includes  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * How to get rid of sandburs and grass stickers for good * If you've ever walked barefoot in your backyard and stepped on one of those tiny, spiky seed pods, you already know why sandburs -sometimes called grass stickers -are public enemy No. 1 for lawns. They're a weedy grass with sharp, barbed capsules that latch onto shoes, socks, pet fur and bare feet alike. For kids and pets  more PR

SPRING, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * HPE expands Academic Alliance Program across 176 Indian universities to build AI-native networking skills In this article * Program reaches over 18,000 student beneficiaries across 176 universities in a year * Students gain hands-on training and build real-world capabilities via free cloud-based virtual labs and industry-recognized global certifications * Specialized tracks focus on in-demand s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic" Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to maintaining an affordable, open field, and its ab more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee Ahead of the full DNC's vote to officially approve the proposed slate of early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, DNC Chair Ken Martin lauded the calendar's many strengths, including its historic diversity and commitment to battle-testing candidates in order to produce the stro more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Introducing the 2026 Alumni Award Winners * Trinity will celebrate its 2026 Alumni Award winners on Friday, October 16, during Alumni Weekend. This year's award winners are Christopher "Kit" Goldsbury Jr. '66 (Distinguished Alumni Award), Butch Newman '65 (Spirit of Trinity Award), Bria Woods '16 (Outstanding Young Alumni Award), Octavio Solis '80, M'83 (Tower Award), Ashley M. McMullen '10, M.D. (Tower Award), Buzz White '04, M'06 (Tower Award), and Chief Wa more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * IRS Proposal to Streamline the Retirement Plan Rollover Process * August 18, 2026 Retirement plan sponsors should be aware of a new rollover process proposed by the IRS pursuant to Notice 2026-49 (the "Notice") intended to streamline the process of direct rollovers to or from a retirement plan. The Notice responds to Congress's direction under the SECURE 2.0 Act requiring the IRS to simplify and standardize the process. The N more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Juno Health Receives the 2026 North American Modular EHR Delivery Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cloud-Native EHR Innovation The company stands out for delivering a scalable, cloud-native platform that enhances customer experience through flexible system ownership, operational efficiency, and cost-effective EHR more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * KFILE: "2020 election skeptics seek governor's offices in battleground states" GOP candidates for governor have "records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how "Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" are running for governor in several battleground states where they would "play pivotal more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ": * * * The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. August 16 * President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple * Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple August 15 * Construction Unde more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Leading Litigator Jarett Dillard Rejoins Kilpatrick in Houston * HOUSTON (August 18) - Kilpatrick announced today the return of Jarett Dillard to the Firm as Counsel on its nationally recognized Complex Commercial Litigation Team. Mr. Dillard, who previously served clients from Kilpatrick's Houston office, rejoins from Husch Blackwell. "We are pleased to welcome Jarett back to Kilpatrick," said Gwend more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Locke Endowment to Expand Opportunities for Kinesiology Students, Faculty * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Jimmy and Denise Locke have committed $500,000 through a planned gift to establish an endowment that will create lasting opportunities for students and faculty in Tarleton State University's College of Kinesiology and Sport Science. The Jimmy and Denise Locke Excellence Endowment for Kinesiology and Sports Science will give college leadership the flexibil more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Chris Stockton SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Chris Stockton, CEPA, has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. Stockton reported serving approximately $160 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/* and joins LPL from Edward Jones. Based in Stillwater, Okla., St more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Bennet, Schumer, Schrier, 88 Colleagues Demand Rescission of Trump's Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (August 18, 2026) -Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, along with Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Representative K more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Mavericks kick off fall semester at SuccessU Block Party * The event helps incoming students prepare academically and acclimate to UTA's massive campus. (UTA) Scores of students crossed campus Friday evening, walking past the University Center, Arlington Hall, and Spaniolo Drive toward College Park Center for the first big campuswide event since move-in: the SuccessU Block Party. Inside the CPC, much-appreciated air conditioning  more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Ardian, an equity investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * MEAG investor sells stake in US wind farms to Ardian * MEAG, on behalf of Munich Re, has completed the sale of its minority interest in the Horse Creek and Electra wind farms in Texas to Ardian, a global private investment firm and the existing long-term partner in the assets. The transaction marks the successful conclusion of an investment that MEAG has managed since 2017. Horse Creek and Electra are two more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, esteemed members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Net more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) He was killed in a CIA drone strike in Yemen in 2011./93 * * * 88 Esam Omeish, "MAS President Letter to the Washington Post," Muslim American more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) B. Applicability of the IRC to MB-Affiliated Nonprofit Organizations Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC requires that an organization be organized a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * National Jewish Health Welcomes Tyler J. Couch, MD, to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine * DENVER - National Jewish Health welcomes Tyler J. Couch, MD, to its faculty in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Couch's clinical and research interests include pulmonary hypertension, advanced imaging and the early identification of pulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Couch joins more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * New framework developed for treating liver cancer * DALLAS - Aug. 17, 2026 - A multidisciplinary team co-led by Amit Singal, M.D., Chief of Hepatology and Director of the Liver Tumor Program in the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has developed new treatment recommendations for liver cancer that incorporate the latest research and an expanding range of therapeutic options. The cons more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GRAY'S ENCORE: Adam Shares the Stage With His Third Sex Scandal This Year Eric Swalwell's campaign co-chair, Adam Gray, just can't help himself. In 11 days, Adam Gray will share the stage with Creepy Bobby Pulido, the Texas Democrat who spent years touring with bandmate Frankie Caballero even after Caballero was convicted of indecent sexual contact with an 8-year-old girl, kept him in the band after his release from prison, brought him ba more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * NRG invests $103,000 in Houston City College apprenticeships, strengthening Texas energy workforce * Houston City College (HCC) has received a $103,000 investment from NRG Energy, Inc., to expand apprenticeship opportunities that prepare students for high-demand careers in the growing Texas energy sector. The investment will expand HCC's apprenticeship pathways in instrumentation and controls, providing students with the technical skills and hands-on experienc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation * Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base. During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industrial base, which is one of the four lines of effort in the 2026 Nati more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Patent No. 50: Reuben Burch Brings Inventor's Approach to TCU Research Your doorbell rings. The FedEx Express courier stands there, package in one hand, a rugged handheld computer in the other. You sign with a swipe of your finger. Millions of people have repeated this moment. Millions still do. What most people don't know is that this everyday interaction was based on research done by Reuben F. Burch V, Texas Christian University's vice provost more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * President's Book Club Ponders Poetry As a Way Through Love and Loss * Trinity University President Vanessa B. Beasley brought faculty and staff together to discuss poetry professor Jenny Browne's forthcoming collection, I Am Trying to Love the Whole World, as the President's Book Club summer selection. Browne's poems explore love, loss and uncertainty, highlighting how poetry can help people navigate difficult experiences and find new possibilities. The firs more PR

TURLOCK, California, Aug. 18 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Selected as 2026-27 STEM-NET Faculty Fellow * Esteban Montenegro, an associate professor of psychology at Stanislaus State's Stockton Campus, has been selected as one of 11 California State University STEM-NET Faculty Fellows for 2026-27. His appointment began July 1, 2026, and continues through June 30, 2027. The fellowship includes a $5,000 summer stipend and three units of reassigned teaching time per semester in more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Rosenthal Meat Center: Where Aggies shop and students build careers * If your lunch rotation near the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hasn't included the Texas A&M Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, it should. For $5.25 you can get the "Aggie special," a sausage wrap and a large drink, and it's made by students earning credit for creating it. That's more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * SEAC: Guard's global partnerships, people are key to future readiness * DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - The U.S. military's most senior enlisted service member addressed National Guardsmen at an annual enlisted National Guard conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, July 31, 2026. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman David L. Isom emphasized how the Guard's long-term global partnerships give it a lasting edge ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, No. 26-civ-7041 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 18, 2026) On August 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme to defraud investors by double pledging more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Partners Named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List * Sidley partners Matthew Clemente, Janelle Ibeling, and John Skakun have been named to the list of Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law. The annual recognition honors senior Chicago-area professionals for their leadership, professional accomplishments, and contributions  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB to Support Offshore Production Restoration for Brunei Shell Petroleum * #Integrated execution model combines multiple disciplines to improve recovery from mature offshore assets HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 -Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced it has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to support production restoration from shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields. The contract  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Small fixes, big savings * For South Dallas residents living on fixed incomes, an increase of a few hundred dollars a year in an elecrtic bill isn't pocket change. It can be the difference between paying for groceries and skipping meals. A pilot project led by a University of Texas at Arlington researcher shows that a modest investment in weatherizing older homes can help close that gap. The project took about five years from init more PR

STERLING, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: * * * Sterling College welcomes new faculty for 2026-27 academic year Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the 2026-27 academic year. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 20. "We are excited to welcome this group to Sterling College! In each of their interview processes, it was clear how God was moving in their lives and directing them to faculty positions here. We are confident they will have great positive impact on campus and in th more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Students Present Alongside Faculty at the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference The Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education (VLHE) conference has long featured engaging presentations on topics that impact university and student life. For the first time in recent memory, student voices were directly included in the conference with sophomore English and theology double major Emma Bohmann and junior communication studies and political science double ma more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [Category: Education] (TNSrpt) -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Outline Legislative Priorities in a New Report * "Teaching Towards Tomorrow" Calls on Texas Policymakers to Invest in Teacher Preparation, Guaranteed Planning Time, Affordable Healthcare, and AI Frameworks for Schools Executive Summary: * Findings: 80% of educat more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Using AI to accelerate nuclear reactor simulations High-fidelity nuclear reactor simulations can require substantial computing power, especially when conditions change over time, but machine learning could make these simulations faster while maintaining accuracy. By Julianne Hodges, Contributor Understanding how the physics of an active nuclear reactor behaves is crucial for safety, efficiency and the development of new tech more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Discover Extraordinary Immune Gene Diversity In Atlantic Herring The discovery sheds light on the evolutionary battle between pathogens and one of the world's most abundant vertebrates. - Atlantic herring travel in massive schools that can contain hundreds of millions -- and sometimes even billions -- of fish. While this abundance is characteristic for one of  more PR

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * TWU's first engineering program gains tentative approval Texas Woman's University has taken a major step toward launching its very first engineering program. TWU's System Board of Regents on Aug. 14 approved a proposal to establish a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, with an eye toward beginning classes in fall 2027. The proposed degree program would help address workforce needs in a high-growth industry - and one in which women are significantly more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The American Lawyer Selects Haynes Boone as Best Corporate Practice - Energy Finalist * August 18, 2026 Haynes Boone has been named a finalist for Best Corporate Practice - Energy in The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by law firms, lawyers and legal departments across a variety of practice areas and specialties. Haynes Boone's Energy Practice Group advis more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary's AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, deliberate learning * ORLANDO, Florida - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference Aug. 12. Lohmeie more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF alum Luke Delaney will pilot NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station * Luke Delaney remembers as a child watching the sky light up as a rocket took off from Cape Canaveral near his home in DeBary, Florida. Those early days sparked a lifelong dream of spaceflight. The University of North Florida alum will fulfill that childhood dream this September as pilot on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Spa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Students Continue Legacy of Participation in Fulbright U.S. Student Program Key Takeaways * Eight University of Houston students and alumni earned prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards during its 80th anniversary year, raising the University's total to 82 recipients since 2018. * The latest cohort highlights major firsts for UH, including Nine Abad securing the University's first Taiwan Debate Coach Grant and Maryam Mukht more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA student leads NASA-backed air taxi safety research * At The University of Texas at Arlington, students aren't just working toward a degree: They're building the future of flight. With support from a new NASA grant, a UTA undergraduate researcher is leading a project to develop innovative materials that could make emerging electric air taxis safer and more resilient. The project is led by Ryan Shrestha, a mechanical and aerospa more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB School of Nursing launches new maternal health digital badge program * One line stood out as the nurse reviewed the laboring patient's chart: "Previous pregnancy was complicated by amniotic fluid embolism and fetal loss." This wasn't just another delivery. This was a mother returning to a space shaped by trauma. Drawing on her training in trauma-informed care, the nurse focused on what mattered most at this moment: safety, t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Texas Appeals Court to Block Trial on Federally Rejected Qui Tam Theory * Click HERE to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Yesterday Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) urged Texas's Fifteenth Court of Appeals to grant mandamus relief and direct summary judgment for Gilead Sciences. WLF contends that the trial court's unexplained denial of summary judgment forces a punitive trial on a kickback theory that Texas law a more PR