DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $6K Grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and WestStar Boosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship in El Paso, Texas * EL PASO, TEXAS, September 2, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its member WestStar provided a $6,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award to Pioneers 21, a nonprofit innovation incubator based in El Paso, Texas. The funds are part of $1 more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * 2026 TCOM Founders Award and Mary E. Luibel Service Award winners chosen * A physician with a lifetime of service to rural osteopathic medicine and a husband and wife dedicated to supporting students at UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine have been selected as the recipients of the TCOM Founders Award and the Mary E. Luibel Service Award. John Bowling, DO, is the 2026 TCOM Founders Award recipient, and Jay more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Invites Customers to Get Saucy with the New BiG Flavor Bar(TM) New custom flavor station lets fans remix their 7-Eleven favorites into endless craveable combinations IRVING, TX -- The sidekick just became the main event with the new BiG Flavor Bar(TM) from 7-Eleven, Inc. - a signature sauce and topping station featuring crunchy garnishes, fan-favorite condiments and a new lineup of original sauces crafted by the retailer. N more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 3 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * A Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Plain Potter * Dr. Stephanie Plain Potter joined San Jacinto College in 2020 as an adjunct professor and has been full time since 2023. She is an English and integrated reading and writing professor for San Jac Online. Being a lifelong learner helps her bring current knowledge and innovation into the classroom. Describe what you do for the College. I teach English and INRW courses online and serve as an advisor for the Texas State Tea more PR

KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- A.T. Still University posted the following news: * * * A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees * A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) Board of Trustees appointed officers and elected two new trustees at its quarterly meeting July 24, 2026. The following trustees were elected as officers for 2026-27: Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, '11, of Anthem, Arizona, chair; Michael Torgan, MBA, NHA, of Los Angeles, California, vice chair; and Renee Clark, MAcc, of D more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC expands electric vehicle training to prepare students for automotive technology future * Texas Workforce Commission grant equips students for battery-electric vehicle and fleet maintenance training Key Takeaways * Expanding EV training: A new TWC JET grant of more than $330,000 will expand ACC's hands-on training in battery-electric vehicles and fleet maintenance. * Training with industry-standard technology: Students will gain practical ex more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-MN to Represent Julio Sosa-Celis in Continued Pursuit of Federal Accountability for Operation Metro Surge Shooting ACLU-MN will represent Sosa-Celis through the Federal Tort Claims Act process after he was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Christian Castro. - MINNEAPOLIS -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota announced today that it will represent Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis as he continues to more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.: GOP MIDTERM CONVEN more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Alien smuggler lands decades in prison for conspiracy spanning 15 months that left three dead * McALLEN, Texas - A 27-year-old McAllen resident has been ordered to prison for his role in a long-term alien smuggling scheme that involved several high-speed pursuits. Jose Manuel Silva-Lopez pleaded guilty Dec. 18, 2025. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton has now ordered him to serve 360 months in federal pr more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135 * * Published Sept. 3, 2026 * 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The 97th Air Mobility Wing held a celebration to honor the 70th anniversary of the KC-135 Stratotanker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31 - Sept.1, 2026. The mighty KC-135 Stratotanker first took to the skies on Aug. 31, 1956, becoming the military's f more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni * JONESBORO - The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize three outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association's highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers, service to their communities and devotion to A-State.  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Amwell Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 United States Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Technology-Enabled Care Platforms Amwell(R) is transforming virtual care delivery through its unified Amwell Platform, combining interoperability, clinical integration, and intelligent orchestration to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes. -  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Removes Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in Hidalgo County, Texas * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), is removing the Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens; Mexfly)  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy announces new hires and promotions * The APSU Division of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy's new hires and promotions, left to right from top: Twana Aiken, Ashley Bussell, Sydney Junkins, Ellie LoveGood, Kimberly Adkison, Brad Averitt, Kelley Board, Aubrey Higdon, and Molly LaRocco. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthro more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Host Seven Weeks of Free Fall Fun for Military Families * DALLAS - Fall fun is back at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Beginning Sept. 12, military families can enjoy free, in-store activities through Oct. 31. Military children can participate in interactive, themed toy events at select Exchange locations. Families can visit the Exchange's community Hub to find participating locations or vis more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army dentist selected for All-Army Golf Team trials * SEMBACH, Germany -U.S. Army Capt. Brandon Mai, a general dentist assigned to the U.S. Army Dental Clinic in Stuttgart, Germany, has been selected to attend the All-Army Golf Trial Camp Sept. 7-14 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Mai is one of 12 golfers selected for the competitive camp, which identifies the Army's top players for national-level competition. Six participants will  more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashbrook Center to host conference, "We Hold These Truths: America at 250," on Sept. 11-12 * ASHLAND, Ohio - The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University will host, "We Hold These Truths: America at 250," a two-day conference exploring the history and meaning of America's founding, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. All conference sessions are free and open to the public and will take place in Ronk Lecture Hall at the Dwight Schar College of Education, with the ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Establishes I-47 in Honor of President Trump * Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026, to designate U.S. Route 287 as Interstate Route I-47. "US-287 plays a critical role in facilitating transportation and bolstering economic opportunities across Texas  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 4 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Back to school means back to business: American Airlines data highlights growing demand for premium business travel Corporate travel bookings jump in August and September as companies return to the road and demand for premium travel grows. - As students head back to school and summer vacations wind down, business travelers return to the road (and the skies) for one of the busiest business travel periods of the year. Corporate travel bookings typically surge 35 more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in San Antonio, TX Author Kelsey Cox to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 San Antonio, TX - September 2nd, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new San Antonio, TX bookstore on Wednesday, September 9th. This opening marks the third new  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Should a Lunar Rover Grab a Good Sample - or Hold Out for a Better One? Baylor researchers combine planetary geology with business analytics to help lunar missions make smarter sampling decisions By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations Imagine sending a rover hundreds of miles across the Moon to collect lunar geological samples, with space to collect only one rock. Do you take the first promising specimen you find - or keep moving and risk ending the jour more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science Earns ABET Accreditation Global accrediting leader fully approves Baylor engineering and computer science programs for meeting standards that prepare graduates for success By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science have been accre more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Bearkat Internships: Anna McCarthy * For Anna McCarthy, what began as a summer internship with West Houston Law Group has turned into a full-time opportunity in the legal field. McCarthy, a 24-year-old paralegal studies student in Sam Houston State University's Polytechnic College, SamPoly, completed her internship with the group while continuing her coursework. The experience gave McCarthy the opportunity to apply what she was learning in the clas more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows * Lina Bernaola, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, has been selected as a 2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow. Bernaola is one of 10 Science Fellows selected nationally this year as part of a cohort o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Senate to Block 'Israel First, America Last' Bill Punishing University Boycotts of Israel 33 House Democrats joined Republicans in voting to threaten federal student aid over university boycott decisions - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the U.S. Senate to block consideration and passage of H.R. 4795, the more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Campus Offices To Close in Observance of Labor Day * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -All Tarleton State University administrative offices will close on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Several campus locations will be affected by holiday hours. Tarleton State Fort Worth's Rickett Library will close on Sept. 7, but the Dick Smith Library in Stephenville will open from 12 p.m. Sept. 7 to 1 a.m. Sept. 8. The library's 24-hour zone will remain open with a valid Tar more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out * The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces. A police lineup is supposed to test an eyewitness's memory, not point them toward a particular suspect. But as artificial intelligence makes it possible to generate realistic human faces in seconds, researche more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Minnesota districts shouldn't follow NY to paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate' Nearly 13 years after Minnesota scrapped high school exit exam requirements, New York is now doing the same. New York's famous Regents exams, a tradition since the 19th century, have been rejected in favor of a "Portrait of a Gr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Chabad at Rice breaks ground on Grinshtein Chabad Jewish Student Center * After a decade of growth, Chabad at Rice University broke ground on the new Grinshtein Chabad Jewish Student Center that will provide an expanded home for Jewish students and strengthen the university's growing Jewish community. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Rice leaders, students, alumni, community members, donors and Chabad supporters to celebrate the milestone and lo more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Babies Whose Mothers Drank Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Scored Lower in Problem-Solving A major Columbia University study of more than 2,500 children found that prenatal exposure to fluoridated water at levels close to current U.S. recommendations was linked t more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Perrigo Pulls Kids' 'Firefly' Fluoride Mouthwash After Parents Sue Perrigo has agreed to stop selling its FireFly Anticavity Mouth Rinse children's fluoride mouthwash, prompting parents to drop their class action lawsuit over the product's toy-like, cartoon-branded  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccination Data on Amish Children Screened for 2010 Autism Study Was Never Made Public A study presented by researchers in 2010 found an autism rate among Amish children of roughly 1 in 271 -- much lower than the national average. The researchers collecte more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 3 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * College Football's 'Wild West' Era Raises Questions for Its Future * OXFORD, Miss. - As most college football teams prepare to kick off the season this weekend, legal experts at the University of Mississippi gathered Wednesday (Sept. 2) in Weems Auditorium to ponder what lies ahead for collegiate athletics in the era of NIL, lawsuits and eligibility challenges. Five experts from the School of Law and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics spoke  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Denounce Sharia Law * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a concurrent resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation within the United States. The resolution reaffirms a fundamental principle: the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No foreign legal or political system should supersede the Constitution or undermine the rights and liberties it pro more PR

IRVINE, California, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Institutional investors pullback ahead of new housing restrictions Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest update on investor activity in the U.S. housing market. Investors accounted for 27% of all U.S. single-family home purchases from March to June 2026, down slightly from 28% at the close of the first quarter. This modest declin more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by national correspondent Camaron Stevenson: * * * Poll: Epstein Cover-up front of mind for voters going into Midterms With just two months until the midterm elections, voters across party lines are looking for candidates who are willing to take on corruption, hold powerful abusers accountable, and demand the full release of the Epstein Files. A new nationwide poll conducted by public opinion research firm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Amana Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps Hazard: The snubber circuit can emit flames if it shorts, posing a risk of serious injury due to fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 03, 2026 Units: About 4,633 (In addition, about 126 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: DCT toll-free at 833-730-0939 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.amana-ptac.com/amana- more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Cutting cake and ribbon, more than 200 gather for food pantry anniversary and grand opening * It was a beautiful scene on the first floor of the library when both the cake and the ribbon were cut. The cake? To celebrate the Student Food Pantry's impact over the past decade. The ribbon? To officially open the brand-new space where UNT Health Fort Worth will continue to meet its students' most basic needs. To cheer it all on was a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats Momentum is continuing to build for Senate Democrats as race raters at Inside Elections shift three Senate races - in Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas - towards Democrats. Republicans are "decidedly on defense" with just two months to go until Election Day. The latest move comes just weeks after Inside Elections shifted the Georgia, Iowa, North Car more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Smart farm operating system goes from lab to tractor It is July, and Montana farmers are testing software from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tractor's autosteer operating system. The software uses field data to tell a tractor where to travel for the most efficient drive path. Then, the tractor pulls a 90-foot-long agricultural sprayer that covers large swaths of a field with liquids such  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett and Sewell Introduce PROOF Act to Stop the Weaponization of the IRS Against Nonprofits * Legislation would guarantee that no charity or nonprofit can lose its tax-exempt status without evidence and without due process Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight, introduced the Protecting the Rights Of Organizations Fairly (PROOF) Act of 2026, legislation to more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Releases 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 24 * By Lion Athletics The 2026 East Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame class has been announced on Tuesday afternoon along with the newest inductee into the Hall of Honor and this year's Bobby Fox Award recipient. This year's athletics Hall of Fame class features former football players more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas Tropical Storm Edouard update - 9/2/2026, 6 p.m. * Crews restore power to more than 50% of impacted customers amid challenging weather conditions in Southeast Texas Pictured: A damaged utility pole due to impacts by Edouard in Beaumont, Texas THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas crews have restored power to more than 50% of customers impacted by Edouard -surpassing the committed milestone for today -while continuing to n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * FCC Bans Seven Convicted Criminals from E-Rate Program Enforcement Bureau Debarments Mean None of the Individuals Can Participate in Any Universal Service Fund Program - Today, the Federal Communications Commission debarred seven individuals from participating in the FCC's E-Rate program and any other program funded by the Universal Service Fund. These convicted criminals had illegally enriched themselves through schemes t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145) Summary Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination Compa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Which states are most exposed to tariff increases? A new measure based on the consumption channel By Nick Heyman, Colin J. Hottman, and Ryan Monarch/1 Introduction This note examines the heterogeneous exposure of states in terms of their consumption of direct consumer goods imports, which is an important channel through which states are exposed to increases in trade costs such as tariffs. Building on the methodology that Hottman and Monarch (2020) and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Takes of Endangered and Threatened Species Incidental to Specified Activities; Notice of Issuance for Incidental Take Permit No. 29887 to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Notice is hereby given that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has been issued an incidental take permit (ITP) for the incidental take of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed sea turtles assoc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Endangered Species; File No. 21316 On August 4, 2020, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the NMFS issued an incidental take permit (ITP) to Barney Davis, LLC, authorizing take of threatened green sea turtles and endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with the operation of the Barney Davis Energy Center, located in Corpu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. According to a recently published federal report, t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Taylor Pessin: * * * Rising Fuel Costs in Fifth District States Introduction In July, we explored how fuel prices have changed for consumers in the Fifth District and found that changes were not geographically uniform. Although crude oil prices had decreased somewhat when that post was written in mid-July, they spiked again toward the end of July and continued to fluctuate. As of mid-August, the cost of crude oil was up over more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fifth Circuit Rejects "Server Test" and Adopts "Transmit Requirement" for Online Copyright Claims Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. v. Particle Media, Inc., No. 25-60550, 2026 WL 2530247 (5th Cir. Aug. 27, 2026) By Michael J. Lambert In a case of first impression, the Fifth Circuit declined to adopt the Ninth Circuit's "Server Test" for evaluating copyright infringement of the public display right under 17 U.S.C. SS 106(5). Instead, it ado more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Reissues Order Requiring Transparency from MSBs Along Southwest Border * WASHINGTON-Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reissued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) to help law enforcement combat illicit activity and associated money laundering by Mexico-based cartels and other criminal actors along the southwest border of the United States. The  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Villanova QB Eligibility Fight Puts Conference Rules in Spotlight: 4 Things Conference Leaders Should Know An ongoing eligibility dispute involving Villanova's quarterback reveals the latest twist in the ongoing saga involving student-athlete eligibility: athletic conferences themselves being pulled directly into fray. As courts continue to chip away at NCAA eligibility restrictions, how much room do individual conferences have to e more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * From Columbia's School of General Studies to the University's Top Ranks Three of Columbia's top leaders are graduates of the same school from three very different paths. - Susan Feagin (GS'74) first came to Columbia at a moment, she said, "when we felt like the world was on fire." It was 1968. In the spring, Martin Luther King, Jr, had been assassinated, the Vietnam War was in full swing, and student protests shut down Columbia's campus, sending Feagin's high school more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Tracker Maps India's INR 954 Billion Enterprise Telecom Opportunity Through FY2030 Quarterly intelligence program tracks market size, forecasts, service shifts, and growth opportunities across India's enterprise telecom ecosystem. - Mumbai, India - India's enterprise telecom services market is entering a new phase of infrastructur more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Preventive & Predictive Healthcare: Acelerating the Shift from Sick Care to Well Care This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Preventive & Predictive Healthcare: From Sick Care to Well Care," authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Sukriti Mahna, and lead analyst, Siddharth Dhamija, from the TechVision--Megatrends team. Executive Summary  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), along with Eric Tars of the National Homeless Law Center, Setareh Gandehari, Advocacy Director, Detention Watch Network, a more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Gartner Says General Counsel Must Get Ready for Consumption-Based AI Pricing Legal AI Vendors Are Shifting to Consumption-Based Pricing Models That Have the Potential to Lead to Budget Shocks for Unprepared Functions - General counsel (GC) face a fundamental shift from predictable per user technology subscriptions toward hybrid pricing models that combine traditional licensing fees wi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center. - Most people know turbulence as the force that can make airplane flights bumpy. Scientists recognize it as one of the mos more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $1.7 Million In Grants To West Texas Veteran Service Organizations * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,700,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to six organizations in the West Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 1,800 local veterans. "Texas honors the sacrifices  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July. "I thank President Trump for his approval of this Major Disaster Declaration," said Governor Abbott. "Fede more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces leadership program for entry-level higher education professionals * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced it will offer the HACU Pathways Early Career Leadership Program, designed to prepare entry-level higher education professionals for future leadership roles. The fully online program will be offered twice a year, beginning in spring 2 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Electronic Power Design in Sale to Voltaris Power Haynes Boone represented Electronic Power Design LLC (EPD), a Houston-based provider of mission-critical power distribution equipment and solutions, in its sale to Voltaris Power LLC, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC. Founded in 1986, EPD designs and manufactures custom low-voltage switchboards, power distribution units and related electrical distrib more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Represents CompletePet Management Team in Sale to Blue Sea Capital Haynes Boone represented the management team of CompletePet in connection with the sale of the company by Align Capital Partners (ACP) to Blue Sea Capital. CompletePet, a leader in the pet wellness industry, is headquartered in Miami and develops, formulates and manufactures a diverse range of pet wellness products such as soft chews, topical liquids and  more PR

RICHMOND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Butcher, acting director of the Center for Education Policy, and senior research fellow of the Heritage Foundation, from an Aug. 25, 2026, field hearing entitled "Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools": * * * My name is Jonathan Butcher. I am the Acting Director for the Center for Education Policy and the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in thi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * High Schoolers: Showcase Your Creativity in National Rice Month Video Contest * ARLINGTON, VA - The annual National Rice Month (NRM) Scholarship video contest, sponsored by the American Commodity Company (ACC) is here! Graduating high school students from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas are challenged to shine a light on our favorite home-grown grain through a short video-three minutes or less-that t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Historic C-130s land to modernize BMT * * Published Sept. 2, 2026 * By 2nd. Lt. Sadie A. Largent * 37th Training Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, tEXAS - Two retiring U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft touched down at Kelly Field Aug. 25, closing out decades of global airlift operations to take on their new mission: shaping the next generation of Airmen. The aircraft will more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Historic C-130s land to modernize BMT * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Two retiring U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft touched down at Kelly Field Aug. 25, closing out decades of global airlift operations to take on their new mission: shaping the next generation of Airmen. The aircraft will join the previously received F-16 Fighting Falcon to serve as training platforms as part of the 737th more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University to host 'Football & Fireworks' during Sept. 12 home opener * BROWNWOOD - September 2, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) is challenging the Brownwood community and surrounding Heartland communities to fill Gordon Wood Stadium when Yellow Jacket football kicks off its home schedule Sept. 12. The Yellow Jackets will host opponent Clutch City Preparatory at 6 p.m., followed by a professional, Fourth-of-July-style fireworks show imme more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Tops its Record High in 2026 Legal Aid DC Making Justice Real Campaign * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP successfully raised more than $40,000 in support of Legal Aid DC's 2026 Making Justice Real Campaign, the highest amount the firm has raised in its more than 30 years of participation. This marks the eighth consecutive year the firm's fundraising efforts have topped the prior year's record-setting results. Fundraising eff more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Strengthens Energy Regulatory Capabilities in Texas With Addition of Katherine Gross * Husch Blackwell is pleased to share that Katherine Lengieza Gross has joined the firm as senior counsel in its Energy and Natural Resources industry group, based in the firm's Austin office. Gross brings more than 15 years of direct experience from inside the organizations that regulate the Texas electric market, more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Ranked #1 HBCU in Texas, #9 in the Nation by Niche * Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has been ranked the #1 Historically Black University in Texas and #9 HBCU in America in Niche's 2027 Best Colleges rankings, placing the University among the nation's Top 10 HBCUs. This recognition marks another significant distinction for Austin's first institution of higher education and reflects HT's continued growth, visibility and moment more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Advises on Sale of Landmark Katy Building for Luxury Boutique Hotel Redevelopment * HOUSTON, TX, September 3, 2026: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the historic Katy Building, located at 701 Commerce Street in Dallas, Texas. Constructed between 1912 and 1914, the landmark property has been acquired by Irving-based Shreem Katy, LP, from Chicago-based Expansive. The buyer plans  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Charlie Scudder named director of student media Alumnus Charlie Scudder, a professor of practice and publications advisor at Southern Methodist University with an accomplished background in journalism, media innovation, teaching, and student mentorship, and a longstanding connection to IU student media, will be IU's next director of student media, beginning Dec. 14. A former student media leader, Scudder, BAJ'14, returns to IU after building a  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommRashard Alston, Running Backs - South Carolina State * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Rashard Alston, Running Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach at South Carolina State. Alston shares his journey from playing running back and linebacker at Newberry College to beginning his coaching career at North Charleston High School. H more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * FinCEN Renews Financial Surveillance Order Declared Illegal in 9th Circuit Yesterday, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reissued an order requiring certain businesses in targeted ZIP codes in New Mexico and Texas to report all cash transactions above $1,000. Missing from the order were areas in California and Arizona, where a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision upheld an injunction won by Esperan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Blast Republicans for Renewing Failed Attack on Birthright Citizenship After Resounding Supreme Court Defeat Republicans Continue Trying to Strip American-Born Children of Citizenship Based on Who Their Parents Are Despite the 14th Amendment's Explicit Guarantee - Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of th more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * LEAP Scholars Employ LREC as a Critical Warfighting Capability in Tunisia * * Published Sept. 2, 2026 * By James Brown * AFCLC Outreach Team Strategic communication and cultural fluency are the glue that holds multinational operations together under pressure. When the margin for error is zero, especially in medical evacuations or weapons intelligence, language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium * KISSIMMEE, Florida - The next generation of military medicine researchers earned recognition for their innovative studies focused on warfighter health at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 6. Several winners are from the Joint Base San Antonio area. The Youn more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) Recognized for Excellence with ACC Electrophysiology Accreditation The American College of Cardiology has recognized Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to an electrophysiology (EP) lab for care. Memorial Hermann-TMC was awarded Electrophysiology Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to eva more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Military Students Earn $4,000 in Exchange Gift Cards Through the You Made the Grade Program * DALLAS - Strong report cards have earned three military students a combined $4,000 in Exchange gift cards as winners of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's You Made the Grade program. Arthur Moore IV, an 11th grader from Shaw Air Force Base, was presented with the grand prize of a $2,000 Exchange gift card. Liam Pimentel, a fifth grader f more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 4 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Files Responses Backing Emergency Petitions Challenging Project Jupiter Permitting Decisions Santa Fe, NM -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced today that the New Mexico Department of Justice office has filed responses in support of two emergency petitions pending before the New Mexico Supreme Court, arguing that state agencies cut corners on legally required process to more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New SARS-CoV-1 antibody available for vaccine researchers * A collaboration between PATH, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has made a monoclonal antibody (mAb) specific for SARS-CoV-1 available to researchers globally. This mAb can support the development of vaccines for SARS-CoV-1 and its evolving variants, as well as future characterization of novel and multivalent coronavirus vaccines.  more PR

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * New STEM program at UNT gives DFW educators research lab experience * Mahdi Pedram, the program's director, says the program is a benefit to both DFW educators and their students. DENTON (UNT), Texas -A new program at the University of North Texas is giving STEM educators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area hands-on research experience they can take back to their classrooms. "They get to experience how to do research in the digital health industry," more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * No Wingman Walks Alone * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Free, confidential recovery support is available 24/7 for all Department of the Air Force civilians and military personnel September is National Recovery Month. Its theme is a powerful truth: "Every Person. Every Family. Every Community." Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Whether you wear a uniform or civilian clothes, you do not hav more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports Month celebration carried the tagline "Let Freedom more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Latin America Presence with New Monterrey Office and Leading Labor Team * MONTERREY, Mexico - September 2, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce the opening of its Monterrey, Mexico, office, establishing a presence in one of Latin America's most important business and industrial centers. The office is Ogle more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH STORIES OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURE * PBS Highlights Six Primetime Premieres - Including AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and the 39th HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS, New Episodes from PBS KIDS Series ALMA'S WAY and ROSIE'S RULES, and Returning Favorites and Streaming Only Titles Throughout the Month ARLINGTON, VA; September 3, 2026 -This Hispanic Heritage Month, PBS invites viewers to explore the vibrant and inspiri more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Time traveling into Peru's ancient past through archaeology and virtual reality * What does it take to travel thousands of years into the past? For Rebecca Bria, PhD, an archaeologist and assistant professor of anthropology in the UT San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts, it means spending months at a time more than 10,000 feet above sea level in the northern Peruvian Andes, carefully peeling back layers of earth to uncover c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Mourns Pierre Damas Bel, Haitian TPS Holder and Student Athlete Who Died of Suicide "Trump's termination of Haiti TPS robbed this young man of his humanity, stripped him of his dignity, and inflicted mental trauma that became too much for him to bear." Pressley Renews Calls for Senate to Pass Her Legislation to Extend TPS for Haiti - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, delivered a floor spee more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by Managing Director of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo: * * * Texas property tax relief won't last unless local governments rein in spending Recent exemptions may lower tax bills temporarily, but durable relief requires limits on local spending, borrowing, and costs. - Texas is proud to be among the states with the lowest taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, the state ranks seventh in overall tax competitiveness, largely beca more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Recognizing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: September 14-20, 2026 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will be observed September 14-20, 2026. This week provides an opportunity to highlight Hispanic-Serving Institutions and their role in serving students and communities, with educational opportunities preparing a s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release: * * * Gill Opens Hearing on Protecting American Citizenship by Confronting Birth Tourism Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Brandon Gill (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism." In his opening statement more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Birth Tourism is an Abuse of the American Immigration System The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing today on "Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism." During the hearing, members scrutinized the prevalence of birth tourism  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following statement on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Higgins Leads Roundtable on Suppressors and Their Relationship with the Second Amendment Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) delivered an opening statement at today's roundtable titled "Suppressing the Second Amendment: Examining DOJ's Posture Toward Firearm Suppressors." In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following news release: * * * Higgins Leads Roundtable on Unaccompanied Alien Children Lost by the Biden Administration Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable on "Catch and Release, Lose and Forget: Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children - Part III." In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Hig more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Invites High School Students to Apply for Congressional Youth Advisory Council * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders to engage with government, collaborate with peers, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Co-Leads the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 with Reps. Laura Gillen, Josh Gottheimer, and Vince Fong * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), alongside U.S. Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Vince Fong (R-CA-20), introduced the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, improve safety for drivers, and lower car insur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wied Introduces Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Reduce Costs for Small Businesses * Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation this week to help small businesses strengthen their cybersecurity while streamlining coordination among federal agencies to reduce unnecessary costs. The Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act requires the Small Business Administration to work with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Energy] (TNSrep) -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Clean Power Maintains Strong Momentum in Q2 2026, with Capacity Additions Up 45% Year Over Year * The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its 2026 Q2 Clean Power Quarterly Market Report (https://cleanpower.org/resources/2026-q2-clean-power-quarterly-market-report/) today, highlighting record deployment levels as the clean power industry moves quickly to meet rising energy demand. Developers br more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen, Nehls, Gottheimer and Fong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Motor Vehicle Collision Fraud a Federal Crime, Lower Car Insurance Premiums * Auto insurance fraud, like staged vehicle accidents, costs consumers an estimated $300 a year in increased premiums. WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Vince Fong (R-CA-20) introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group Safer Kansas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Kansas. "The choice for Kansas is clear: Kris Kobach has spent four years making Kansas safer, while Chris Mann is relying on the same tired pro-cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Nevada Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Nevada. "As a mother, small business owner, and former prosecutor, Adriana Guzman Fralick i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Texas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Texas. "This is one of the most consequential Attorney General contests in the country," said RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper. "As a hu more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Ribbon cutting celebrates new Frazier Pike Substation * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas representatives and community and economic development leaders today celebrated the new Frazier Pike Substation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Port of Little Rock, marking an important investment in the electrical infrastructure needed to support continued industrial growth in the region. The need for the new substation was identified in more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to lead first national research security survey * The research community relies on collaboration and communication, sharing findings, questions and feedback across department, university and global boundaries to advance discoveries. The digital age's advances in communications have, for the most part, greatly benefited the research community. But with the ease of communicating comes concerns about information being shared without permission, for noncoll more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunners open the 2026-27 football season Saturday against UTRGV * The UTSA Roadrunners will host the UTRGV Vaqueros in the 2026-27 season opener at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Alamodome. Although Saturday will mark the first time that the two UT System institutions have clashed on the gridiron, few college football programs are more familiar with UTSA Football than UTRGV. The Vaqueros' head coach is Travis Bush, UTSA's first-e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgin, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Roundtable Wrap Up: Subcommittee Exposes Misinformation About Suppressors to Protect Americans' Second Amendment Right Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable called "Suppressing the Second Amendment: Examining DOJ's Posture Toward Firearm Suppressors." During the roundtable, Members and participants analy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Sanders, Casar to Introduce Legislation to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, forthcoming legislation to stop AI oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control. The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would permanently ban the development and deployment of superin more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Sex offender sentenced to life in prison for multiple offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children * HOUSTON - A 46-year-old Houston resident has been sentenced for failure to register as a sex offender, possession of child pornography, sexual exploitation of children, and coercion and enticement. Dustin Gentry pleaded guilty May 11. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks has now sentenced him to lif more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 2 -- Equilon Enterprises, a subsidiary of Shell plc, issued the following news release: * * * Shell to more than double US company-owned convenience retail sites with acquisition of Tri Star Energy Houston - Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (Shell), has signed an agreement to increase its equity from 33% to 100% in Tri Star Energy, LLC, a convenience store operator and fuel distributor operating across the southeastern United States and anchored in the Nashville market. The acquisition m more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Six SHSU Doctoral Students Selected as Texas Leadership Research Scholars * The Sam Houston State University Graduate & Professional School secured state funding to support six doctoral students through the Texas Leadership Research Scholars (TLRS) Program beginning in fall 2026. The students selected for the program are Michelle Akinkuolie, Forrest Floyd, Raven Pigee, Christavia Willridge, Kailee Marchand and Jasmine Sierra. "We are proud to suppo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines' First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned * DALLAS-Sept. 2, 2026-Southwest Airlines Co. today unveils plans for its first-ever airport lounge network, marking the next chapter of the Southwest Airlines(r) travel experience. Southwest is partnering with Chase to bring together Southwest's signature Hospitality and the success of the Chase Sapphire more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Sun Chemical to present complete corrugated printing solutions at Corrugated Week 2026 Sun Chemical will showcase its broad range of inks, coatings, pressroom consumables and technical services for corrugated printing on booth #114 at Corrugated Week 2026, taking place September 28-30 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Under the theme "Complete Solution for Corrugated Inks, Coatings, Color Manageme more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Surplus Stock Repurchase * * Bulletin No: 2026-19 On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) will repurchase the portion of members' excess stock identified as surplus stock as of that date. For this repurchase, surplus stock is defined as the amount of capital stock held by a member that exceeds 110 percent of its minimum investment requirement as o more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Marching Band Reaches Record 200 Members * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -The Sound & The Fury Marching Band at Tarleton State University takes the field with 200 members this season, making it the largest band in university history. The milestone marks significant growth for the program under Dr. Gary Westbrook, Director of Athletic Bands. The band had 97 members when Dr. Westbrook joined Tarleton State in 2009 and grew to a then-record 161 mem more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Football Returns to Neyland Stadium for Home Opener Against Furman * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Sept. 5, as the Volunteers take on Furman University in their first home game of the 2026 season. This is the third meeting between the Vols and the Paladins. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium, and gates will open at 1 p.m. The game will be a digital-only broadcast on ESPN+/ more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * How an Aggie transformed a small startup into a global enterprise Hala Ballouz '89 transformed a small firm into an industry-leading power engineering company, and now she's using her skill set to elevate student success at her alma mater. By Amy Leifeste, Contributor Hala Ballouz is an innovator in the power industry who turned a lifelong dream into a booming global enterprise. An engineer and people-first leader, she is  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service cautions hunters of high wildfire potential * With ongoing and worsening drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans and especially hunters, as the season opens in September, to help protect the state's lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that could cause a wildfire. Texas A&M Forest Service has already responde more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Texas State University earns Outstanding Achievement Award from Coursera * TXST earned Coursera's Outstanding Achievement Award for its innovative approach to career readiness, workforce skills, and lifelong learning. September 2, 2026 Tatiana Salazar Texas State University has earned an Outstanding Achievement Award from Coursera for its Coursera Career Academy initiative. TXST was recognized for demonstrating excellence in learner engagement and crea more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class * The Lyceum Scholars Program recently welcomed 19 new students to the Class of 2030. These incoming first-year students were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 applicants to study the foundations of a free society and the importance of moral character. This year's class and their hometowns include: * Zack Alban, Davidsonville, Marland; * Jack Alexander, Raleigh, North Carolina; * Je more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * This Summer at Whitman: It All Happened Here! * Whitman Stories Whitman Stories This summer, Whitties gained new skills and made a difference in the community through internships in the Walla Walla Valley. They did cutting-edge research alongside faculty in campus labs. They met up for summer fun-with regular soccer matches, sand volleyball and get-togethers. And, yes, a few lucky students even enjoyed a surprise visit from Jelly Roll when he played Walla  more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Three Texas Tech Graduate Students Find Their Calling as Sorghum Researchers * These Davis College graduate students study a variety of sorghum concerns, including chilling tolerance, digestive impact on cattle and stalk strength. As Texas Tech University prepares to host the Global Sorghum Conference later this month, it continues to position itself as a leader in sorghum research. A big part of this effort has been the work of the next generation of sorgh more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Tick prevention begins before stepping outdoors * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - For Airmen and Guardians, readiness means protecting their health wherever their day takes them, including on wooded trails, grassy training areas, field exercises and during time outdoors with family. Ticks are typically small in size, but some may transmit diseases that can significantly impact military readiness. These parasitic more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration extended through 2031 * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Are you planning to give birth in the coming months? Do you have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Select? Now is a great time to explore benefits that may be available to you through the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The CBSD covers certain support services and p more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Triple Milestone: UTEP Education Professor Selected for Rare, Third Fulbright Award to Share Expertise in Kazakhstan Two-time Fulbright Scholar transitions to Specialist program to support Kazakhstan's higher education, research - Mourat Tchoshanov, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist engagement in Kazakhstan. Building on his previous back more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] (TNSxrep) -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Expands Northeast Presence in The Bond Buyer Mid-Year 2026 Report, Ranking Among Region's Top Bond Counsel * BOSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Practice Group continues to deliver on important bond counsel matters across the Northeast, earning new recognition in two markets and ranking No. 6 in the region in The Bond Buyer's mid-year 2026 report. Nationally, the firm recorded more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Expands Northeast Presence in The Bond Buyer Mid-Year 2026 Report, Ranking Among Region's Top Bond Counsel BOSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Practice Group continues to deliver on important bond counsel matters across the Northeast, earning new recognition in two markets and ranking No. 6 in the region in The Bond Buyer's mid-year 2026 report. Nationally, the firm recorded the second-highest deal count as b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. * FAA is delivering 191 grants to improve airport infrastructure in 36 states and two territories WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $481 million to improve infrastructure and enhance safety at airports  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $481 million to improve infrastructure and enhance safety at airports across America ahead of a busy Labor Day travel weekend. The FAA  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * Turk's cap is a perennial powerhouse for Louisiana gardens * Get It Growing for 09/04/26 If you asked LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to pick a favorite plant, he probably wouldn't be able to choose just one. But there's a good chance Turk's cap would be near the top of his list. This plant has a lot going for it. It's a long-lived, root-hardy perennial shrub that is native to Louisiana. It produces unique, nectar-rich flo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11473) by legislative attorneys Daniel T. Shedd and Wen W. Shen: * * * Two Years After SEC v. Jarkesy: Overview of Selected Appellate Decisions In 2024, the Supreme Court decided Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Jarkesy. The Court held that the Seventh Amendment - which provides a right to jury trial in common law actions - prohibits the SEC from imposing civil penalties for securities fraud by way of a jury-l more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together * Reposted from the College of Engineering. A new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, led by the University of Texas at Austin, will study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to live and work alongside humans. The Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation will bring together 39 researchers fro more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Driverless-taxi company Waymo is mapping Cincinnati streets UC expert says new technology is getting increasingly safer By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WCPO turned to an expert on autonomous vehicles at the University of Cincinnati to discuss how the technology is improving as driverless taxi company Waymo sets its sights on Ohio. According to WCPO, the company is creating detailed road maps of Cincinnati for use by its drive more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * For people behind bars, extreme heat can be deadly and inescapable * Extreme and prolonged heat waves have engulfed much of the United States this summer, with last month ranking as the warmest July on record for the Lower 48, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As climate change drives up temperatures and makes heat waves more extreme, conditions are becoming increasingly dangerous for the nearly 2 million more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in the country for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Medical School Excellence Index, released today by the Center for Accountability in Medicine. USF was the only university to receive a perfect score of 10 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio neuropsychologist finds gaps between treatment and science of ALS, dementia in her own family As a neuropsychologist and clinical associate professor of neurology at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, she's on the front lines daily of groundbreaking research and patient care in frontotemporal dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. But more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 4 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma A Multi-Year Collaboration Delivering Academic Programming, Student Opportunity, and Career Pathways Across all NSU's campuses and Northeast Oklahoma - Tulsa, OK- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, and Northeast more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases from the 2025-26 Term The Liberating Ideas panel discussion takes place in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 16. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University will mark its annual Constitution Day celebration with a panel of faculty members discussing several important cases from the U.S. Supreme Court's 2025-26 term. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednes more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * West Flight Line Renovation to Increase T-6 Traffic Across South Ramp * * Published Sept. 2, 2026 * By Sean Worrell * 12th Flying Training Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Drivers traveling through the South Ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph should expect an increase in T-6 Texan II aircraft crossing the roadway beginning Sept. 21, 2026, as the West flight line undergoes renovat more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * West flight line renovation to increase T-6 traffic across South Ramp * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Drivers traveling through the South Ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph should expect an increase in T-6 Texan II aircraft crossing the roadway beginning Sept. 21, 2026, as the West flight line undergoes renovation. The renovation is scheduled to begin Sept. 21 and continue through the midd more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * Why some Alaskan rock glaciers race downhill while their neighbors barely move * In brief: * Two rock glaciers a few miles apart in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park move at sharply different speeds, and the difference traces to which direction each slope faces. * Using five years of European Space Agency satellite radar, researchers found that snowmelt and late-summer rain, not air temperature, drive the seasonal motion, producing two speed more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Winter Protection of Ornamental Plants * #Takeaways * Pasture mealybug has arrived in Georgia, with the first confirmed detection reported in the southwest corner of the state. * Scouting and biosecurity are the best defenses for now as researchers work to identify effective management options. * UGA Extension needs Georgians to report suspected infestations to help researchers track the pest and  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale College welcomes new first-year, transfer, and adult students Yale College recently welcomed 1,652 new first-year students to New Haven as members of the Class of 2030. Joining them were 28 new transfer students and 35 new adult students matriculating through the Eli Whitney Students Program. Among the new students are graduates of more than 1,200 U.S. high schools, 20 veterans of the U.S. military, and 35 students who were most recently enrolled at a more PR