AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BiLaw/Legal] -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 'The Best Lawyers in America' Features 359 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2027 Edition, Including 12 "Lawyers of the Year" and 122 "Ones to Watch" * The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 359 Jackson Walker attorneys across 82 specialty practice areas in its 2027 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 122 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer revie more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 19th Airlift Wing Hosts C-130 Weapons Systems Council By Airman Kameron Green  LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. - The 19th Airlift Wing hosted the semi-annual C-130 Weapons Systems Council (WSC), bringing together total force leaders to address training, fleet readiness and operational challenges across the enterprise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 11, 2026. The week-long conference featu more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * 43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships * Back to News Yale Law School announced that 43 public interest postgraduate fellowships4 were awarded for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Of this number, 34 fellowships were awarded directly by the Law School, while nine were awarded by external fellowship programs. The postgraduate fellowships offered by the Law School and outside organizations support one to two years of work in public interest l more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * 6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members * This special offer is available at Fine Hotels + Resorts(r) or The Hotel Collection properties across the U.S. booked through Amex Travel(tm) The only thing better than a weekend getaway at a luxe resort? Extending your vacation for an extra night. Platinum Card(r) Members can enjoy a complimentary third night more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Delivers the Ultimate Summer Sendoff with Labor Day Deals Celebrate the holiday with sweet and savory deals available in stores and at Laredo Taco Company(R) and Raise the Roost(R) - IRVING, TX -- As summer comes to a close, 7-Eleven, Inc. is helping customers celebrate Labor Day weekend with delicious deals on fan-favorite snacks and meals. From backyard gatherings to poolside hangouts, customers can stop by participating more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Aankhen Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year for Leadership in Tariff Management Solutions and Financial Supply Chain Innovation Recognized for redefining global supply chain management through forward-looking financial supply chain solutions, digital assistants, and measurable customer impact in tariff management. - Frost & more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Leadership Regarding the Protect College Sports Act * Dear Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell: On behalf of college football coaches, the AFCA welcomes the recent progress of the Protect College Sports Act and strongly urges Congress to continue advancing this important legislation. College football is at a critical point, and meaningful federal action is needed to establis more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University brings language, cultural expertise to Army intelligence exercise * Air University brought language and cultural expertise to U.S. Army intelligence training during Cobra Engaged, a 16-day field exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Through its Air Force Culture and Language Center and the Language Enabled Airman Program, Air University provided Mandarin and Tagalog speakers to support counterintelligence and human intelligence training more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 For the fifteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition to Alston & Bird's 22 individually ranked lawyers, the firm earned four practice rankings across the United States. Ranked practices: * Georgia: Firms (Prosecuti more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * New American Play Festival celebrates 24 years of developing new voices in American theater * A weeklong festival features new-play workshops and readings, professional guest artists, and a tribute to acclaimed playwright Celeste Bedford Walker. August 20, 2026 Tatiana Salazar Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance and Film will present the 24th annual New American Play Festival Aug. 31 through Sept. 6, 2026, bringing playwrights, professiona more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS-sponsored 2026 WISE interns reflect on experiences in D.C. * This summer, two American Nuclear Society student members were supported by the Society in the Washington Internship for Students of Engineering (WISE) Program. Those student members were Bradford Arnold and Blake Bird, each of whom had the opportunity to spend nine weeks in Washington, D.C., learning about the complex intersection between technology and polic more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Expands NCAA Presence through New Partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season Growth Across NCAA Athletics Highlights Aramark's Integrated Approach to Game-Day Hospitality, Culinary Innovation, and Student-Athlete Nutrition - As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark has widened its collegiate footprint through new pa more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army develops ultra-light vehicle for changing battlefields * FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - Getting troops and equipment across the battlefield is a vital part of every theater operation -soldiers and their kits, as well as spare ammunition and other supplies, all need to arrive quickly, with nothing left behind -or risk jeopardizing the mission. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and Humvee have done a great job  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up entitled "The ASAM Weekly for August 18, 2026": * * * The ASAM Weekly for August 18, 2026 We open this week with virtual care. One of the few silver linings of the public health emergency was the rapid expansion of telehealth-a shift from which our patients in SUD treatment settings stand to benefit immensely. An exploratory analysis of the rollout of a virtual SUD clinic across Texas offers key insights on imp more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Ensures Baby Gabriel Receives Life-Saving Surgery * Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a resolution in the case involving baby Gabriel after ensuring that the newborn received medically indicated, life-sustaining care. Attorney General Paxton previously secured an emergency court order protecting baby Gabriel, who was diagnosed with a serious heart condition that required surgery shortly after birth. The or more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Avocado Oil Products for Deceptive Marketing and Potential Use of Undisclosed Seed Oils * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an industry-wide investigation into companies that market and sell products that are labeled as "made with avocado oil." This follows reports that these products may contain undisclosed seed oils or other ingredients that are not identified on their ingredient labels. A 2026  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas Generates Over $139 Million in Revenue * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling 20,334 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for $139,021,741 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are locat more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Bringing healing home: The impact of the circuit-rider surgeon at JBER * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - For military families stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the geographic isolation of the "Last Frontier" can present unique medical logistical challenges. Historically, when a service member or dependent required highly specialized surgical care, the standard protocol involved sending the patient Temporary Duty thousands of m more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Building the Future: UT Health RGV launches Summer Teen Shadowing program to inspire future healthcare professionals * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 20, 2026 - For 50 Rio Grande Valley high school students considering careers in healthcare, this summer offered a chance to see the profession from the inside. UT Health RGV launched its first Summer Teen Shadowing program, bringing students into the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Ce more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom awards $11.3 million to 13 prohousing communities to build more affordable housing What you need to know: California continues its steadfast and transformational approach to creating more housing and reducing homelessness, with $11.3 million in awards to advance innovative solutions in prohousing communities. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 13 California communities which have earned the state's coveted  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Names Hunton Among Top Firms in the 2027 Latin America Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Chambers Latin America Guide. The guide ranks the top law firms and lawyers working across Latin America. The following practices are ranked in the 2027 guide: * Banking and Finance - International Counsel * Corporate M&A - International Coun more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Sanofi Didn't Follow Protocol in RSV Vaccine Clinical Trial That Led to Infant Death Sanofi shut down its RSV vaccine trial for infants and toddlers in 2024 after a baby died. It was later determined that the baby had an underlying congenital heart defect, which should have disqualified the infant from par more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * City of Austin and LCRA Announce Planned Lake Austin Drawdown this Fall At the request of the City of Austin, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will draw down Lake Austin between Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam from Oct. 12 through Nov. 30, 2026, to allow shoreline property owners and City departments to perform needed maintenance. The City of Austin is seeking this drawdown in response to stakeholder requests. The lake will be low more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The Changing Shape of Extreme Rain in the U.S. A recent study led by researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory asks how and why the spatial footprint of extreme rainfall in the U.S. has changed since 1980. By Trinish Chatterjee Extreme precipitation events are among the most damaging natural disasters and a major concern in our changing climate. In the U.S., since 1980, the most destructive events alone have caused over 2800 dea more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Congratulations to Threedy on This Year's European 3D Data Access and Collaboration Infrastructure Customer Value Leadership Recognition Recognition highlights instant3Dhub's ability, a scalable 3D data infrastructure platform, to make live engineering data available enterprise-wide through any browser, inside existing workflows, and as a scalable f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Stands in Support of U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson Following Latest Detention * (Houston, TX)-On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson following reports that he was taken into custody again on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after informing his chain of command that he would no longer wear his military uniform. Major Watson previously joined Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Secures $850,000 for Kleberg County's Baffin Bay Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier Riviera, Texas-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid, Kingsville Mayor Sam Fugate, and other local officials, delivered $850,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for the construction of a boat ramp and other upgrades to the existing fishing pier and parking lot at Baffin Bay more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named the Frost Radar(TM) Leader in Cloud Workload Protection for Fourth Consecutive Time CrowdStrike named the "strongest overall leader" as runtime-first security becomes the standard for cloud and AI workload protection - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named the "strongest overall lead more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Cook Political Report Shifts Texas and Iowa Senate Races Toward Democrats, Declares Senate Control a Toss-Up Race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Texas and Iowa Senate races to Toss-Up today as Republicans' "sagging candidates" contend with a "sizable voter enthusiasm gap" - making "the overall battle for the Senate [...] a tossup." Now, it is "increasingly hard to ignore both public and priv more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates With less than three months until the midterm elections, new reporting highlights how Democratic candidates are taking on corruption, which is "shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront." Across the country, voters are expressing anger and concern about "the elite and the wealthy... and those close to power getting ahead or benefit more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Ericsson Earns Two Global Product Leadership Recognitions in Enterprise 5G WWAN and In-Vehicle Network Infrastructure Company recognized for delivering secure, high-performance wireless connectivity through a unified platform that helps enterprises simplify operations, improve resilience, and scale distributed environments with confide more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Estate Gift Benefits UW Student-Athletes A generous estate gift from longtime University of Wyoming supporters Mary Shafer-Malicki and Pat Malicki will support UW student-athletes, boosting their success in competition and in the classroom. The significant planned gift will create an endowment -- the MSM Trust Athletics Excellence Fund. The fund will be used to foster excellence and to provide financial support to UW student-athletes. "I've been a fan o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing * The following summer Fast Fonz Facts by Chris DinFonzo, PhD, a field crops entomology specialist with Michigan State University Extension, highlights a new pest to our region and earworm flights. Earworm flight Ander Huseth, MSU Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology, reports that earworm catches in his pheromone traps tripled in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Brand Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Prod more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * On March 11,2026, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the City of Amarillo, grantee of FTZ 252, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 252, on behalf of Fermi, Inc., in Panhandle, Texas. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Reg more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The properties listed in this notice are being considered for listing or related actions more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Federal supply chain excellence awards Womack's commitment to excellence * FORT BRAGG, N.C. -Womack Army Medical Center has never been at a loss for recognition of greatness and its latest award is a testimony to that. Brandy Mitchell, Womack's Supply Chain Clinical Analyst, received on behalf of the medical center, the inaugural 2026 Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management Federal Supply Chain Excellence Award at a group confer more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Five charged in $1 million U.S. Treasury check scheme * HOUSTON - A 33-count indictment has now been unsealed charging five Houston-area residents for their alleged roles in a scheme to obtain proceeds from a counterfeit $1,052,615.97 U.S. Treasury tax refund check. Torik M. Blade, 39, Missouri City; Kendra L. Folkes, 37, Katy; Rickelle D. Taylor, 38, Spring; Raven N. Morris, 34, Houston; and Stephen G. Jam more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Amazon Expansion in Austin * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Amazon has selected Austin as the site of a new robotics manufacturing facility. The multi-billion-dollar development will create 300-500 new jobs in manufacturing and engineering. "Texas is the new frontier for innovation," said Governor Abbott. "We congratulate Amazon on their expanded investment in Texas. With the best business climate in the nation, eas more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Hayes, Yelovich To Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Julia Hayes and reappointed Dave Yelovich to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms set to expire on September 5, 2031. The Board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors. Julia Hayes of Beaumont is a certified public accountant and a shareholder at Lawrence, Blackburn, Meek, Maxey & Co. more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents NVI in Barracuda Specialty Services Acquisition * NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented NVI, LLC, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, in connection with its acquisition of Barracuda Specialty Services, LLC, a provider of inspection and rope access services in the Gulf Coast region. NVI, based in Gray, Louisiana, is a national provider of testing, inspe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Relieved Big Bend Border Wall Construction Paused Despite the temporary halt in construction, border wall construction has already caused irreparable harm DALLAS - On Monday, 08/17, the U.S. Customs a more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU International Plenary to focus on access, mobility and student success * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced speakers for the International Plenary of its 40th Annual Conference "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista, Cali more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton Labs announces three new portfolio companies * HOUSTON - August 20, 2026 - Halliburton Labs today announced the addition of three companies to its collaborative ecosystem: Electroflow, Osmoses, and SiTration. The selected ventures develop breakthrough technologies that address critical challenges in battery materials, resource recovery, and gas separations. These co more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Favorable Ruling in Multistate Coverage Dispute A team of Haynes Boone insurance recovery litigators secured a key victory for policyholder client Almatis Inc., successfully defeating an insurer's motion for judgment on the pleadings in an insurance coverage dispute involving statute-of-limitations and choice-of-law issues. Following oral argument in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkans more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Major Church Autonomy Victory for Gateway Church in Dallas Court of Appeals * Haynes Boone earned a significant First Amendment victory for Gateway Church with the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas holding that the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine bars claims against the Church and its elders arising from the church's response to allegations of misconduct by its former pastor, Robert Morris. In a 21-page  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Maternal Health Crisis * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), alongside U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the Mamas First Act, legislation that would address the maternal mortality crisis by expanding  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Represents TRS Services in Its Sale to Allied Power Group * NEW YORK (August 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented TRS Services, a portfolio company of Battle Investment Group, in its sale to Allied Power Group (APG), a leading independent service provider for power generation equipment supporting a broad range of gas and steam turbines and generators. The transaction was announced on August 19. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Humane World Action Fund calls out Paxton on animal welfare record and cover-up of painful animal experiments Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, the nation's leading political animal advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding Senate candidate Ken Paxton's animal welfare record as a state legislator and attorney general. "Ke more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises TDOT on Landmark $9.2B I-24 Project, America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP congratulates the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on reaching a major milestone in the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, following the selection of DriveTN as TDOT's private-sector partner. Hunton is advising TDOT on the project, which will be America's largest interst more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sent to prison for role in black-market peso exchange money laundering scheme * LAREDO, Texas - A 52-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. Gabriel Arturo Castillo of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, pleaded guilty April 8. U.S. District more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Inspired by devastation, TCOM student defies the odds to make it into medical school * The chain around the neck of Austin Grubbs is very unassuming until closer inspection reveals it's something very close to him. "It's my father's thumbprint." Grubbs, a first-year medical student at UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, carries with him the memory of his father, who passed away from cancer when Grubbs more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsibility, which is a legal obligation under which the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has extended by 20 days the deadline for determining whether antidumping and countervailing duty petitions covering certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts from Canada, China, India, South Korea and Mexico meet industry-support requirements. ITA received the petitions July 29, 2026, from the Hydraulic Cylinders Fair Trade Coalition and its members, which include domestic producers of linear hydraulic cylinders. The AD petitions cover imports  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Finds 'Ghost Guns' Regulations Unconstitutional * A federal judge in Texas ruled Monday that a Biden administration-era rule regulating untraceable "ghost guns" is unconstitutional, The Hill reports. U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor held that the 2022 measure, which required that self-assembled guns be treated like any other firearm, conflicts with the nation's "historical tradition" of personal gunsmithing more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Judge Pauses Lawsuit After HHS Announces Plan to Create COVID Vaccine Injury Table Attorney Ray Flores asked the court to stay the suit for six months, after HHS last month announced plans to propose a rule in November to establish a formal "injury table" for all COVID-19 countermeasures, including COVID-1 more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Lion Student Hits the High Notes During Summer Opera Program in Italy * East Texas A&M University senior music major Lynzie Van Fleet recently returned from a month-long stay in Italy, where she performed opera and honed her craft as a musician. Van Fleet took part in Opera Seme, a young artist residency program that aims to give vocalists and pianists an immersive Italian experience through lan more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes McCutchen Wesson Wealth Advisors SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Paul McCutchen and Jarod Wesson, AAMS(R), of McCutchen Wesson Wealth Advisors, have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The team reported serving approximately $190 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan asse more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Major Brands Remove Harmful Dyes from Cereals Served in Schools After Signing Historic Settlement with Attorney General Paxton * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured historic settlements with WK Kellogg Co. ("Kellogg's") and General Mills Inc. ("General Mills"), requiring the companies to remove harmful synthetic dyes from their products. As part of the agreements, Kellogg's and General Mills have removed synthetic dyes from their cereal prod more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Director of Research and senior fellow Judge Glock to American Affairs: * * * The Housing Divergence: Why Texas Builds and California Stalls Texas and California are similar in many ways. They were the two largest states to emerge from the Mexican American War. They were both, at least temporarily, their own countries before being incorporated into the United States. At different times, they have both been symbols of a peculiarly American way of l more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Phi Delta Theta Fraternity chapter, president earn multiple honors from international organization * STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Phi Delta Theta Fraternity chapter is celebrating numerous group and individual awards received during the international organization's recent Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute in Oxford, Ohio. MSU's Mississippi Beta Chapter received the Paul C. Beam Trophy for outstanding philanthropic efforts and w more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * National cohort of founders brings community-driven health solutions to scale * DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2026 -The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, today announced the 2026 national cohort for its EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator, supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation and MATTER, a Chicago -based healthcare startup incubator and innovation hub. The pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in wounds or mucous membranes, and the larvae feed on more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Research and Technology Development USDA research related to NWS involves multiple agencies and partners supporting both operational eradication programs and long-term preparedness. APHIS conducts operational research and collaborates on surveillance, sterile fly production, and eradication activities. The Agr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $1.2 Million for Pecos River Watershed Restoration and Native Species Recovery * WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $1.2 million in grants to restore and sustain healthy rivers and streams, improve grassland ecosystems, and support the recovery of native aquatic species across the Pecos River watershed of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. Th more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 19 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona Student Cruises to Hawaii as Part of NSF-Funded Research Team * Elle Hawthorne '29 spent a month this summer on a dream cruise to Hawai'i, watching manta rays and flying fish, and seeing white-tipped sharks hunt mahi mahi. But there were no buffets and lounge chairs on the RV Kilo Moana as it powered its way from San Diego to the Aloha State. Instead, there was the energizing company of 17 ocean scientists and the satisfaction of collecting data as par more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following letter to Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari: * * * Here is the text of the letter: The Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari Inspector General U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. Re: Request for Investigation into Big Bend Border Infrastructure Contracting Dear Inspector General Cuffari: Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) requests that the Department of Homeland Security Office of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States * HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+ community makes up a powerful voting bloc that is younger and more influential than ever before WASHINGTON -The Human Rights Campaign Foundation today released updated population estimate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Legislation to Strengthen America's Defense Industrial Base and Support Trump's America First Arms Transfer Strategy Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Defense Export Modeling Alignment for National Defense Act (DEMAND Act), legislation that will advance President Trump's Executive Order 14383, "Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy." Specifically, the bill will help expand America's def more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy & Rep. Cohen Introduce Bipartisan ARTICLE ONE Act Requiring Congressional Approval on National Emergencies After 30 Days * August 20, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the ARTICLE ONE Act, legislation that would require Congress to approve national emergency declarations and the powers used under them within 30 days for them to remain in effect. "Americans deserve accoun more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * RNA droplets may have helped start life on Earth. A new study explains why they form * Realistic illustration of RNA and DNA strands. A University at Buffalo-led study is shedding light on why RNA has a tendancy to assmebly together into liquid-like droplets, a trait that may have allowed RNA to help kickstart life on Earth. A tiny chemical difference helps make RNA better than DNA at condensing into liquid-lik more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Sabre appoints experienced travel technology executive Derek Sharp to lead growing Lodging, Ground and Media business Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced the appointment of Derek Sharp as Senior Vice President, Lodging, Ground and Media, where he will lead one of the company's key growth initiatives. His appointment comes as Sabre broadens the travel options available through its marketplace and invests in better connec more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following letter with three co-signers to Adam R. Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 18th, 2026 Hon. Adam R. Telle Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) 108 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-0108 Dear Secretary Telle, We write in support of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Project (S2G) consistent with its congressionally authorized purp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Nicaragua * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act. This bipartisan legislation imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials for abuses that undermine American national security and interests, includ more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027 * PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2026-Six Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers as "Lawyers of the Year" for 2027. Lawyers are selected based on peer-review assessments conducted annually by Best Lawyers. Randy D. Gordon: Litigation - Antitrust, Dallas/Fort Worth Karen Chuang Kline: Trademark Law, Fort Lauderda more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Helps Future Geoscientists Build Digital Skills Through AAPG Competition * #Students use SLB's Delfi(tm) digital platform to analyze subsurface data and develop technical recommendations Geoscientists are being asked to interpret more data, work across more disciplines and support decisions more quickly. For students preparing to enter the profession, a strong foundation in geology and geophysics remains essential. They also n more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Study found artery damage in adults in their 20s, highlighting need for early cardiovascular risk assessment * Research Highlights: * A new study found that nearly 8 out of 10 young adult participants, average age 23 years, had cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome) stages 1 - 3. * Participants in higher CKM syndrome stages had early signs of arterial injury. * Young adults with more advanced CKM synd more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researcher receives Amazon Research Award The Amazon Research Award provides Arash Noshadravan with funding and resources to develop a reliable AI inspection platform that accelerates inspections of vital infrastructure. By Justin Agan, Contributor Visual inspection is vital to maintaining the safety of critical bridges, energy systems and civil infrastructure, yet assessing structural deterioration remains difficu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 19, 2026 The Honorable Don Huffines Comptroller Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts P.O. Box 13528, Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711-3528 Dear Comptroller Huffines: As Texas continues to make crucial investments in public education, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars directly reach students, classrooms, and te more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names SWAC Hall of Fame Administrator Ashley Robinson as Athletics Director * Texas Southern University announced Wednesday the hiring of two-time National Athletics Director of the Year Ashley Robinson as the new Athletics Director. Robinson is one of the most accomplished and decorated athletics administrators in the country. He comes to Texas Southern after six transformative years at Jackson State University, where his leade more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Texas State hosts Esperanza Hall building dedication in Round Rock * Texas State University dedicated Esperanza Hall at its Round Rock Campus, expanding classroom space and paving the way for new programs, including electrical engineering in 2027. Jayme Blaschke Texas State University dedicated the new Esperanza Hall on the Round Rock Campus Aug. 19. The $52.4 million, 81,600-square-foot facility includes a tiered lecture hall, general classrooms, study more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Determined to Accelerate Crop Improvement and Commercialization * Yinping Jiao and David Becker are part of a group of researchers and experts striving to transform basic sorghum research into industry application. In the corner of Yinping Jiao's office in Experimental Sciences Building II sits a vase filled with stalks of sorghum ranging in shades of brown, some in compact, short clusters, others longer and unfurled. They've lost their color sin more PR

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Texas Woman's and Dallas Trinity FC launch partnership Even before its scheduled kickoff this fall, a new business program at Texas Woman's University (TWU) has scored a decisive goal, thanks to a local professional sports club. A new partnership between the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Dallas Trinity FC (DTFC) will create internships for students, advance mentorship opportunities for athletes and help raise the visibi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Texas: Houston Voters To Decide in November on Marijuana Deprioritization Ordinance * Houston, TX: Members of the Houston (population: 2.4 million) city council voted last week to place a citizens-initiated marijuana deprioritization ordinance on the November ballot. Activists affiliated with the group Ground Game Texas gathered over 40,000 signatures from local voters in support of the measure more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Recognizes 221 Hunton Attorneys * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that 190 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America(c) 2027 as Best Lawyers. Additionally, 31 attorneys were named "Ones to Watch" in their respective fields. Among these recognized attorneys, eight were named "Lawyer of the Year," a recognition awarded to individual attorneys with the highes more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The Pulitzer Prizes, in partnership with the American Library Association, present new traveling exhibition, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, to be displayed at 20 public libraries nationwide * Exhibition Celebrates Pulitzer Prize-Winning Works in All Categories Through Displays, Interactive Stations and Live Events Exhibition Debuts in October 2026 in Chicago and Dallas CH more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 20, 2026) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced an executive change designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and prepare for the future of mobility. Effective Sept. 8th, Niki Allen will join TMNA as chief information officer. She will lead Toyota's technology strategy, digital transformation initiat more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Trigg in Bloomberg Law: New Food Additive Oversight Rule Stokes Fears of FDA Backlog * A new FDA proposal would change how companies notify the agency about food ingredients they determine are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). The proposed rule would also establish new timelines for the FDA to review GRAS notices, raising questions about whether the agency has the resources to handle the expected increase in reviews. Haynes  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Alumnus Reflects on Curiosity, Community, and His C-Suite Career * Mike McCarty '86 credits Trinity University's liberal arts curriculum for giving him the foundation to lead a successful career in top corporate finance leadership roles. Mike McCarty '86 has spent his career making big decisions. Today, as chief financial officer of Bloomberg Industry Group, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, he helps assess major opportunities and guide the compa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories * USDOT will fund 238 grants to modernize and reinforce infrastructure at airports nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support criti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * TVMDL serves on frontline of screwworm response * The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, is no stranger to disease outbreaks, but New World screwworm has taken the agency to a new frontier outside the laboratory. TVMDL works alongside animal owners, livestock producers, government agencies, zoos and other animal health stakeholders on diagnostics for issu more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST team develops more accurate way to evaluate road conditions Kate Malazonia Texas State University researchers are paving the way for smarter highway maintenance across Texas' 703,000 lane miles of highways. With continued Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) funding, a cross-disciplinary team led by Feng Wang, Ph.D., professor in the Ingram School of Engineering, and Jelena Tesic, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science, is developing an  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Researchers Identify Dietary Oxalate as a Hidden Driver of Gut Inflammation UNC School of Medicine researchers have identified dietary oxalate a compound found in all plant foods as a potential exacerbating factor in inflammatory bowel disease. Led by postdoctoral scholar Anna Salvador in the Sheikh Lab, the study is the first to use DNA metabarcoding to assess diet in IBD patients and links impaired oxala more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Under pressure, under fire: Training preps medics to save lives on the battlefield * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas (AFNS) - Before military medical personnel face the chaos of a battlefield, they must learn to provide lifesaving care when conditions are anything but controlled.  At Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, the 937th Training Support Squadron prepares active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve medical personnel for those challenges  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Report Predicts U.S. Electricity Demand Could Rise 32% by 2030 UH Energy examines investments, emerging technologies and policy changes needed to expand the nation's electricity system Key Takeaways * A new University of Houston report expects U.S. electricity demand to increase by as much as 32% by 2030, driven in part by AI, data centers and the electrification of transportation and industry. * Meeting growing U.S. elect more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 20 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * University Shatters Fundraising Record * OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi raised a record $284.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026, a 32% increase totaling $69 million, that will expand scholarships, cancer care and research, premier facilities and athletics excellence. This marks a third consecutive year of record fundraising. It sustains the momentum of the historic Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss, a compreh more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health College of Nursing celebrates inaugural BSN class at first pinning ceremony * Inaugural BSN graduates celebrate their completion of the program. Twenty-nine graduates marked a historic milestone for UNT Health Fort Worth on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the College of Nursing held its first nursing pinning ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty and university leaders, members of the inaugural Bachelor of Science in N more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health researcher earns new grant funding to study stroke's first hours * Every year, millions of people survive a stroke only to face a long, uncertain road to recovery, even after successful treatment. Dr. Sterling Ortega, an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and genetics at UNT Health Fort Worth, was recently awarded a grant to explore how the immune system responds to a stroke. The findings could help expand t more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston names Kevin A. Morano, PhD, provost Kevin A. Morano, PhD, a distinguished scientist, educator, and academic leader at UTHealth Houston for more than 25 years, has been appointed senior vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. As provost, Morano will serve as the university's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for academic programs, student success, faculty development, educational innovation, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States * In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts. Vermont has no film office either. Instead, it more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Weber in Corporate Compliance Insights: Has the CTA Saga Finally Ended? * FinCEN has finalized an interim rule narrowing the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements, exempting U.S. individuals and companies from reporting their beneficial ownership information. Haynes Boone Partner Richard Weber connected with Corporate Compliance Insights to discuss the scale of the CTA rollback and the continued role of ownership t more PR