HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $1.2M Gift Fuels Faculty Excellence at University of Houston Law Center Philanthropy honors influential law professor for lasting impact on students By Bryan Luhn September 14, 2026 Key Takeaways * $1.2 million gift supports faculty excellence: UH Law alumni Scott and Jessica Armstrong are establishing an endowed professorship in tort law to support teaching, research and scholarship. * Honoring an influential professor: The professorship is named for more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 14 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * 'This is home': Spears Business interim dean Edwards energized to lead at OSU * Summary * Dr. Bryan Edwards is the new interim dean of the Spears School of Business after 17 years on faculty. He had been serving as head of OSU's Department of Management. * With a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Texas A&M University, Edwards understands how to manage and motivate groups. * Coming to OSU from Auburn U more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 19 of the Last 9 Honorees for 2026 Announced * Arkansas Tech University has selected its 19 of the Last 9 award winners for 2026. The honorees will be recognized during an ATU Homecoming 2026 weekend reception on Saturday, Oct. 10. Visit www.atualumni.com/homecoming for more information about Homecoming events. The 19 of the Last 9 award is named in recognition of ATU's founding year, 1909. It is presented each year to 19 ATU alumni who have gra more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 350.org responds to plans to scrap US power plant climate protections * 350.org has condemned plans by the Trump administration to remove limits on planet-warming pollution from US power plants, warning that the move would put climate and public health at greater risk. The announcement, expected at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A legacy of rural medicine leads to the establishment of the Robert and Valerie DeLuca Rural Health Scholarship Endowment * When you hear Robert and Valerie DeLuca talk about why they love rural medicine, it's not just the practice, the profession, or even the people; it's all of it -it's the way of life. For more than five decades combined, the husband-and-wife physicians and proud graduates of UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas Colle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Aalo Atomics CEO Matt Loszak from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. Less than three years ago, Aalo Atomics was two people. Today, we are around 200. And on July 4, at 12:20 a.m. near Idaho National Lab more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Chancellor Joins Jeremiah Program Austin Panel on Breaking Barriers for Student Parents in Higher Education * Facts: 1. Single mothers make up 80% of single-parent households and 29% of all mothers nationwide. 2. Of those mothers, more than 30% currently experience poverty. 3. Those same single mothers represent about 11% of college students nationwide. 4. BUT -only about 8% of those who attend community college will graduate within s more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Digital Twin Initiative Featured in Inside Higher Ed * Austin Community College District's (ACC) Digital Twin Initiative makes headlines in national higher education publication "Inside Higher Ed." The recent article highlights the College's work to use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify student needs earlier and provide more proactive support. The story explores ACC's partnership with the Trellis Foundation and the College's plans to in more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC honors lives lost, legacy of service 25 years after 9/11 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Airmen and base leadership gathered at Cadet Circle at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sept. 11, 2026, to honor the lives lost and remember the sacrifices made in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks 25 years ago. The 9/11 remembrance ceremony provided an opportunity for members of Air Education  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award September 14, 2026 Amy Halbert '95 The 2026 recognition, for a "digital human" that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives Texas A&M University's pioneering, high-impact research into understanding, detecting and treating neurodegenerative diseases like deme more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 14 [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 CONVE more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Another Federal Court Blocks Implementation of USPS Rule That Would Have Hindered Mail Voting * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, in a victory for voters, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia blocked a new United States Postal Service (USPS) rule that, as dictated by an executive order issued by the president in March, would have given the executive branch unprecedented control over mail voting and injected chaos an more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Aortic structure may affect midlife rise in pulse pressure, aortic stiffness in women * Research Highlights: * Increasing pulse pressure (the gap between the upper and lower numbers in blood pressure readings), long attributed to falling estrogen levels caused by menopause, begins about two decades before women enter menopause, according to an analysis from the large and multi-generation Framingham Heart Study. * Th more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Nexus(TM) Selected as Premier Hospitality Partner for a Leading Workforce Housing Provider Company Sets High Standard for Attracting and Retaining Skilled Trade Talent PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 14, 2026) -- Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced that Aramark Nexus(TM) has been selected as the hospitality partner for a leading workforce housing provider, deliv more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Archie Holmes named acting president of UTA * UT System Chancellor John M. Zerwas made the following announcement today: Dear Maverick Community, Last week, President Jennifer Cowley delivered her final State of the University address, reflecting on UT Arlington's extraordinary momentum and bright future. On behalf of the UT System Board of Regents and entire UT System community, we offer sincere gratitude for her exceptional le more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Doc, Combat Veteran, speaks at Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Christian Labra served as the guest speaker at the Ramstein Air Base 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026. Addressing a crowd of more than 500 service members, civilians, and US and German first responders, Labra reflected on his motivation to serve and honored the sacrifices made during and after the 2001 attacks. Labra, an upstate more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Measure Episode Nine: Michelle Spencer * In this latest installment of Beyond the Measure, Michelle Spencer ('91), CEO of the Walker County Boys & Girls Club, chats with our hosts about her experience at Sam Houston State University and how she helps others lead lives of service. The following lays out the discussion in a convenient Q&A format. For the full Beyond the Measure experience, watch the full episode below or on YouTube. When y more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Censorship of Macklemore by Sports Stadiums Over Anti-Genocide Stance September 14, 2026 Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says any govt-owned stadiums involved in pressure campaign led by Robert Kraft may have violated First Amendment - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the American sports stadiums that reportedly d more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom presses Secretary Wright to admit the truth: Trump had no viable plan to protect Americans from his Iran war gas and diesel price spikes Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he prepared Trump for the consequences of military action against Iran. Americans deserve to see the plan. What you need to know: Governor Newsom is demanding that Energy Secretary Chris Wright disclose what warnings, planning, an more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cancer-linked protein binds to chromosome in unexpected way, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new 3D-structure of a cancer-linked protein bound to its cellular partner reveals details of how the protein binds to chromosomes and could offer insights for future disease treatments. The protein -BRD4 -plays a critical role in how cells read, copy and repair DNA and helps determine how different kinds of cells are made; it has been link more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Will Host Press Conference to Announce Impeachment Vote to Hold President Trump Accountable for High Crimes and Misdemeanors * (Washington, D.C.) -On Monday, September 14, 2026, Congressman Al Green will be joined by John Bonifaz, Co-Founder and President of Free Speech For People;Jessica Denson, Founder of the Removal Coalition; Bruce Fein, former Associate Deputy Attorney General under President Reagan; and Nse Ufot, Women's March more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced H.R. 10329, the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation with Congressman Derek Tran (D-CA) to help American small businesses identify and address threats from foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable "slapdash" trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill benefits and ripped off American taxpayers: "The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump's Private Jet or Library Trophy September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Safegu more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 14 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB students' quest to recover, reclaim Latine history * Cal State Long Beach students are gaining the power to discover the histories omitted from mainstream narratives. The Archival Quest: Reclaiming Latinx Rhetorics course empowers students to investigate and interpret elements of history that may otherwise be ignored, dismissed or misunderstood. They are then able to produce original scholarship, find personal connection more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Medical Center Earns Top 50 National Rankings in Six Specialties in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals List * Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery Ranks No. 9 Nationally Dell Children's Medical Center has been recognized for its exceptional pediatric care, earning six national specialty rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Children's H more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NBC: Election-Denying GOP Candidates for Governor Fight for Control of Elections in Battleground States Sep 14, 2026 New reporting from NBC highlights how "several Republican candidates for governor in key battleground states have repeatedly cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election." GOP candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), Tom Tiffany (WI), John James (MI), and Rick Jackson (GA) have extreme records that range from sowing doubt and spr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Joe Hoagland, associate laboratory director for fusion and fission energy and science at the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, a more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Dr. Mae Jemison, first woman of color to go into space, to deliver Sept. 22 URI Honors Colloquium lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 14, 2026 - Dr. Mae Jemison has spent her entire aerospace career integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to spark innovation and build meaningful solutions to critical problems facing the world. Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut whose work on improving more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Truck drivers are in it for the long haul Truck drivers play a vital role in the U.S. economy, making sure the products we need are transported across the country to distribution centers, retailers, and our homes. For Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we're delivering a shipment of BLS data. In the United States as a whole, there were nearly 2.1 million heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers with an annual more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent * Down 20-17 at halftime against then-No. 20 Michigan Tech, the Emporia State defense pitched a shutout in the second half allowing the Hornets to register their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, 34-20. Emporia State is now 3-0 on the season and moved up to No. 17 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. The loss dropped Mic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Finalizes Repeal of 2024 Power Plant Regulations, Delivering $300+ Billion in Savings, Proposes Repeal of All Remaining Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants * Trump EPA delivers reliable and affordable energy in the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history HOUSTON - At the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial today in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Hosts Global G20 Forum on Regulatory Efficiency in Houston * HOUSTON -Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the G20 Regulatory Efficiency Symposium at the Royal Sonesta in Houston, Texas, bringing together G20 ministers, multinational business leaders and senior EPA officials to share practical approaches to faster, more predictable permitting. Held ahead of the G20 Energy Abundance Working Group Ministerial meetings,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 4, 2026 ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Ave., NE Washington, DC 20226 Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0298; RIN 1140-AA80 Comment on Proposed Rule on "Registering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contract" To Whom It  more ST

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Exchange Deals Take Flight for Air Force's 79th Birthday * DALLAS - The Air Force is turning 79, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES, the Exchange) is celebrating with exclusive MILITARY STAR savings and deals for the military community. On Sept. 18 only, authorized Exchange shoppers can use their MILITARY STAR card to save across the installation, including: * 10 cents per gallon on fuel purchases at participating Exc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Centric Compounding Issues Nationwide Recall of Glutathione, Myer's Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: September 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 13, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Centric Compounding LLC Brand Name: Centric Compounding Product Description: Compounded  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * First Liberty Praises Governor DeSantis for Appointment of Christine Pratt to Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal * Tallahassee, FL-First Liberty Institute today congratulates former counsel Christine Pratt on her appointment by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal. You can read the appointment here more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Former Student and World-Renowned Chef Stephan Pyles Visits with Students in Return to Commerce * A former Lion student and award-winning chef recently spoke to East Texas A&M University students about his journey through Commerce and what led him to become one of the most notable chefs in America. Stephan Pyles visited with music students-as well as students, faculty and staff from other areas more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * From Fall Getaways to Spring Breaks: Southwest Airlines' Week of WOW Delivers Deals on Travel * DALLAS-September 14, 2026-Southwest Airlines Co. launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's biggest sales of the year. Starting today through Sept. 17, Customers can save up to 40% off base fares for flights from Oct. 5, 2026, to March 3, 20271, along with promotions on hotels, rental cars, and Getaways by Southwest(tm) vacation pac more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants For West Central Texas Schools * Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,327,075 have been awarded to four schools in West Central Texas. The JET grants, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For South-Central Texas Communities Following Bexar County Severe Storms * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request to include South-Central Texas communities in the federal disaster declaration for severe weather following storms that impacted the region in August. Counties included in the federal declaration are Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, C more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Cook As District Attorney For The 69th Judicial District In Dallam, Hartley, Moore, And Sherman Counties * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Cullen Cook as District Attorney for the 69th Judicial District in Dallam, Hartley, Moore, and Sherman Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Cullen Cook of Dalhart is an assistant district attorney for the 69th J more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TWDB To Penalize Data Center Reporting Failures * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to compel major water users, including data centers, to comply with water use reporting requirements and to impose legal consequences for past and future failure to comply with state law. Major water users, including data centers, appear to have committed civil and criminal violations throu more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Swarmer in Acquisition of Ukraine-Based Ratel Robotics * AUSTIN, Texas - Sept. 11, 2026 - A multioffice team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Swarmer, Inc (NASDAQ: SWMR) in its definitive agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a leading manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in Ukraine. The consideration for the acquisition includes a mix of cash and stock wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 Chairman Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket ID: FTC-2026-1057 Chairman Ferguson, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) policy statement regarding personalized pricing, issued A more ST

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Building Stronger Communities Scholarship recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Building Stronger Communities have announced 30 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2026-27 school year. Student recipients are: * Reviane A. - California State University, Monterey Bay * Chanelle A. - California Polyte more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons Beats UW-La Crosse For Third Straight Time * Hardin-Simmons has UW-La Crosse's number. The Cowboys beat the Eagles for a third straight time, 28-20. Hardin-Simmons scored first and never trailed but had to overcome three lost fumbles in the victory. The win moves the Cowboys up to No. 12 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while UW-La Crosse fell into a tie at No. 23.  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * HCLTech and CrowdStrike Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance AI Security and Resilience NEW YORK, NOIDA, India, and AUSTIN, Texas - September 14, 2026 - HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to advance AI security and resilience by integrating CrowdS more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Thryv Holdings on Agreement to Sell Print Business for $142 Million * DALLAS (September 14, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Thryv Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: THRY), a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for local service businesses, in its definitive agreement to sell its print directories business - consisting of print Yellow and White Pages in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to implement commonsense land management, encourage investment in America's public lands, promote water quality research, conserve tribal cultural practices and deliver healthcare services to trib more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Nehls' National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 309, the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote. "I am proud that the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed my bipartisan legislation to honor our more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 2, 2026, Subcommittee on Energy hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Thank you, Chairman Weber. Today's hearing will examine the future of nuclear energy and how the United States can maintain global leadership in advanced nuclear reactor technologies. Nuclear energy is one of America's most reli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Welcome to today's Energy Subcommittee hearing, "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors." We are in the "Golden Era of Nuclear Power," thanks in large part to the Administration's leaders more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * How Newman prepared civil servant Alaina Garrett '14 to serve on the world stage * When Alaina Garrett '14 was an undergraduate student at Newman University, her worldview expanded with every history seminar, Honors Program debate and study abroad experiences. Today, she puts those skills to use with her work at the center of global defense policy in Washington, D.C., where she helps shape national security decisions for the U.S. In recognition of her outstand more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Advises Ownership on Strategic Disposition of Houston Airport Hotel * HOUSTON, TX, September 14, 2026 - HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 52-key Best Western Houston Bush IAH Intercontinental Airport Inn, located at 18032 McKay Drive, Humble, Texas 77338. The property, built in 2008, was purchased by TAK Hospitality LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, from Nataraja LLC, based more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * In a Victory for Voters, SCOTUS Upholds Block on USPS Rule That Would Have Impeded Mail Voting in the Midterms * WASHINGTON -Today, in a victory for voters across the country, the United States Supreme Court declined to block an order issued by a federal judge in Massachusetts that prevents a new United States Postal Service (USPS) rule from being implemented before the midterm elections. This rule, as directed by an executive or more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Jennifer Trulock Quoted in The Texas Lawbook on 9/11's Lasting Impact * Bradley attorney Jennifer Trulock was quoted in The Texas Lawbook remembering 9/11 not only as a personal trauma because of her connection to New York, but also as a moment that temporarily united people through kindness and permanently altered ordinary behaviors and perceptions. Trulock's reflections centered on how 9/11 personally affected her and h more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Expands Corporate and Intellectual Property Capabilities With Six-Partner Team Across California and Texas Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has strengthened its Corporate, Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Labor and Employment practices with the addition of a six-partner team in its San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Houston offices. The lawyers enhance the firm's corporate, capital markets, transactional, litigation, and intellectual more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from popular brands, including strollers, car seats, fe more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while the loss dropped William & Mary to No. 21. No. 1 M more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Local Consolidative Therapy Does Not Improve Survival After Dual Immunotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Saturday, September 12th, 6:15 p.m. Korea Standard Time) - Adding local consolidative therapy (LCT) after induction treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab did not improve overall survival or progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung c more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Mass Tort Litigation Counsel Frank Talbott Joins Hunton in Richmond * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome nationally recognized litigator Frank Talbott, V, to Richmond as counsel in the firm's Product Liability and Mass Tort Litigation practice. With a focus on environmental, toxic tort, and consumer product litigation, Talbott regularly represents consumer product manufacturers, retailers, and online marketplac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 04, 2026 Submission via www.regulations.gov Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (EPA-HQ-OW-20 more ST

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Celebrates Four Award-Winning Entries at Light Reading's 2026 Leading Lights Awards Awards recognize leadership in NTN innovation, IoT connectivity, network modernization and energy efficiency - September 14, 2026, Richardson, Texas: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, today announced it was featured in four awa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -founder and co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus -introduced the Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine (AIM) to Cure Kids with Cancer Actwith caucus co-chairs Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) and Mike Kelly (R-Pa.). The legislation, which is named after a brave young canc more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MEDCoE names Best Squad, Best Medic after fierce competition * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - In a grueling three-day competition, 25 U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Soldiers strived to earn the titles of Best Medic, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Soldier of the Year and Best Squad from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The 2026 MEDCoE Best  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Medical Readiness Command, Europe Hosts Army Family Forum * LANDSTUHL, Germany - Medical Readiness Command, Europe leadership hosted an Army Family Forum dedicated to Soldier and Family Quality of Life Sept 14 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Patricia (Patty) Centeno, Chief of Family Programs for U.S. Army Medical Command was the lead facilitator and guest speaker for the event. Taking part in the forum were senior Army medical leaders, Soldiers, s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 50 Days Until The Election, 50 Reasons Michiganders Will Reject Mike Rogers... Again LANSING -- Today marks 50 days until the midterm elections -- and with it, here are 50 reasons why Michiganders will reject corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers a second time this November: Mike Rogers is one of the most corrupt politicians out there: 1. Rogers abandoned Michigan more than a decade ago to spin through the "revolving do more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that the MICHELIN Guide unveiled its fourth annual selection for Colorado, revealing the state's one new One-Star restaurants, along with new Bib Gourmand and Recommended Restaurants. Recognized restaurants span the st more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Moerdler in Bisnow: Data Center IPO Wave Reveals a Variety of New Strategies in Booming Sector * September 14, 2026 Four years after data center companies largely moved away from public markets, a new wave of IPOs is emerging as the AI infrastructure boom fuels demand for capital. Haynes Boone Partner Jeffrey Moerdler, chair of the firm's Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Practice Group, spoke with Bisnow about the diverse  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 15 East Fifth Street Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-7000 onegas.com September 8th, 2026 Appliance and Equipment Standards Program U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, CM-5B 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 Submitted via email: ASmethodreview2022OT0004@ee.doe.gov Re: ONE Gas Inc.'s Comments on Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Ana more ST

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. Estevez-Ordonez is the assistant director of UAMS' neurosurgical skills lab more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * NIH R01 grant funds study of physical activity and binge eating in children * Early signs of binge eating can emerge as children enter adolescence, signaling risk for eating disorders. George Mason University researcher Tyler Mason is investigating whether physical activity could improve self-regulation and, in turn, reduce that risk. With a five-year, R01 grant from NIH's National Institute of Mental Health, Mason will use  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Steven Shannon, professor and head of the North Carolina State University Nuclear Engineering Department, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Brief synopsis of testimony * The deployment of a fleet of advanced nuclear reactors can be accelerated through support of advanced research and testing infrastructure, i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 10, 2026 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards ATTN: Rulemakings Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-001 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing [NRC-2025-1237] Introduction Novartis Services, Inc. submits this letter on behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and its affiliate more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby Can't Dress Up His Phony Act September 15, 2026 Creepy Bobby Pulido is trying to ride a cowboy image into Congress, but his own words are getting in the way. In a resurfaced interview, "winter Texan" Bobby Pulido admitted that cowboy hats "aren't part of my personality." This follows his campaign featuring a German professional rider in an ad meant to sell his South Texas image. "Creepy Bobby Pulido is a cheap fraud in a  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * NSFOCUS Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the Chinese AI Security Industry The recognition highlights NSFOCUS's AI-native security innovation, full life cycle protection, and strong alignment with the evolving needs of China's regulated enterprises. SAN ANTONIO -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill! * Philip Blumel: Okay, so let's talk Congressional pensions. To set the stage, we'll start with a couple of stories brought to our attention by Kim Strassel at the Wall Street Journal in May. First, former California representative and term limits foe Eric Swalwell resigned last April under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. Now, whether he is convicted of anything  more PR

SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 OBU welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the addition of two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Kathleen Peercy has been named assistant professor of teacher education and online teacher education student success coordinator. Dana Blackaby has been named assistant professor of teache more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Houlahan Introduce the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act alongside Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) to keep dangerous actors from misusing DNA synthesis technology while keeping America at the forefront of biotechnology. Gene synthesis has transformed medicine, agriculture, and manufacturin more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Record Persistence and New Students Drive UTEP Enrollment to All-Time High of 27,368 Surging demand for UTEP Online also contributes to new enrollment record - EL PASO, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) - With more new students attending The University of Texas at El Paso than ever before and current students staying at higher rates, total enrollment has surpassed 27,000 for the first time in the University's history, setting an all-time record more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to 350.org Executive Director Anne Jellema: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Anne Jellema Executive Director 350.org PO Box 843004 Boston, MA 02284-3004 Dear Ms. Jellema: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ("the Committee") writes to request th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Ezra Levin Co-Executive Director Indivisible Project 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001 - Leah Greenberg Co-Executive Director I more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the NSF Director National Science Foundation 2415 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Acting Director Stone,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Oil Change International Executive Director Elizabeth Bast: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Elizabeth Bast Executive Director Oil Change International 714 G St. SE, #202 Washington, DC 20003 Dear Ms. Bast: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Sierra Club Executive Director Dan Chu: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Mr. Dan Chu Executive Director Sierra Club 50 F Street, NW, Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20001 Dear Mr. Chu: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ("the Committee") writes  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business marks new era of growth with opening of Virani Hall * Rice Business has grown dramatically over the past decade, and that momentum now has a new home in Asha and Farid Virani Hall, a 112,000-square-foot building which now stands alongside McNair Hall, offering students a combined 400,000 square-feet designed to support the school's expanding community of graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, researchers and alumni. Rice University ce more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Rodeo Teams Snag Championship Titles in Season Debut * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Both Tarleton State University rodeo teams made their fall season debut with championship titles at last week's Cisco College Rodeo, held Sept. 10-12 at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The men's team took the overall championship with a total of 685 points, while the women's team racked up their championship with 480 points. Faith Lundberg was crowned Champion All Around Cowgirl w more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Singtel Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for 5G Enterprise Leadership Singtel's 5G enterprise innovation, intelligent connectivity, and customer-centric solutions are helping how APAC enterprises adopt robotics, AI, and connected technologies. SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Sing more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates grand opening of new facility at Rice University's Business School Skanska constructed Asha and Farid Virani Hall HOUSTON, TX--Skanska USA Building, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, today celebrated the grand opening of Rice University's Asha and Farid Virani Hall, home to the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. "The academic year is  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * SleepRes Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America New Product Innovation Recognition for Excellence in Positive Airway Pressure Device Innovation Advancing patient-centric innovation and next-generation therapy delivery in positive airway pressure devices through clinically validated multi-mode technology and enhanced comfort performance San more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * SMU DataArts helps arts leaders navigate a changing landscape * Nonprofit arts organizations across the country are navigating a challenging landscape, as audiences continue to shift and organizations face changes funding. To understand what those trends mean for their own communities, many arts leaders turn to SMU DataArts, which has spent more than a decade assembling the numbers behind that picture. "At a time when many arts organizations are facin more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI evaluates new reactive carbon capture method that turns waste into commodity chemicals * Southwest Research Institute is evaluating an emerging method for reactive carbon capture, a simplified process for turning carbon waste into value-added products. The method involves the use of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) that rely on hydrogen bonding, a natural phenomenon that links chemicals such as water, proteins and DNA more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * TDP Chair: Mail Ballot Restrictions Would Have Created Chaos for November Elections "The Supreme Court's decision is an important recognition that the Trump administration's attempt to impose new federal restrictions on how states administer mail-in voting was not only troubling, but dangerously disruptive. States have longstanding systems in place to administer their elections, and the federal government should not intervene at the eleventh hour t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife aims to breed parasite-resistant sheep * Internal parasites are one of the most detrimental issues small ruminant animals deal with in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are working to breed sheep that stay healthy and productive despite persistent threats. Internal parasites, such as the barber's pole worm, are the primary target of a collaborative resear more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * ZettaJoule supports nuclear engineering faculty and students A U.S.-based advanced nuclear energy company with Japanese roots is supporting Texas A&M University by investing in students and faculty in the nuclear engineering department. Sep. 14, 2026 By David Holt, Contributor When Mitsuo Shimofuji founded ZettaJoule, his vision reached beyond technology. He believed solving global challenges required collaboration across c more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health researcher awarded $1.95 million for two studies involving commercial crab fishermen September 14, 2026 Ann Kellett, PhD NIOSH-funded work will focus on exoskeleton safety devices and virtual reality training A researcher whose exoskeleton studies have produced promising results for keeping forestry workers and agricultural workers safer has found similar possibilities for another of the world's deadli more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Texas Democratic Party calls on Gov. Abbott to Condemn Bo French's Attack on Crowd's Appearance "Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, chose to criticize the appearance of a crowd in a Sunday morning social media post. Mocking or criticizing a crowd because of the way people look is not just offensive, it is fundamentally at odds with the values that make America what it is. Even Republican Senator John Cornyn recognize more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Paxton Says He Wishes Iran War Happened "After The Midterm Elections" AUSTIN, TX -- In a new video, Corrupt Ken Paxton refuses to say if the disastrous war of choice in Iran has gone on too long and insultingly says about the invasion that he backed "Would I have preferred it later, after the midterm elections, get through it and deal with them later? Yes." REMINDER - Paxton repeatedly backed the war in Iran saying he was "very glad" when Trump f more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Why Won't Greg Abbott Agree to Debate Gina Hinojosa? Texans Deserve to Hear from Abbott Directly after Refusing to Condemn Bo French's racist tweets DALLAS, TX -- Career politician Greg Abbott is getting awfully good at hiding. Last week, we saw him hiding behind false and misleading tweets, press releases, and billboards, desperately attempting to distract from rising inflation and oil prices and a midterm convention that fell  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Rule: Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing Docket NRC - 2025 - 1237 Texas Nuclear Watchdogs. Comments submitted by Karen Hadden We request a deadline extension of the comment period and an opportunity to comment in a public hearing. We oppose the proposed changes in NRC-2025-1237 and are concerned that these changes will not protect publ more ST

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech's Xinzhong Chen Has Built Career on Research * This civil and structural engineer has become one of the most respected experts in wind engineering and structural aerodynamics. Throughout his career, Xinzhong Chen has been recognized around the world for his trailblazing research in wind engineering and structural aerodynamics, but just as meaningful to him was an honor he received earlier this year from Texas Tech University. Chen, who joined th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * MAPOceans Act Heads to President's Desk for Signature Bill will direct federal agencies to modernize accessibility to saltwater recreational fishing regulations and marine waters navigation information - The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joins America's saltwater anglers, hunters, recreationists, and marine industry advocates in celebrating House passage of the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (S. 759).  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Third Quarter 2026 Dividend * * Bulletin No: 2026-20 The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has declared dividends in the form of capital stock on Class B-1 Stock and Class B-2 Stock for the third quarter of 2026. The annualized dividend rate on Class B-1 Stock (membership and excess stock) is 3.72 percent, which equates to the average overnight SOF more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Tomas Rivera Book Award honors three works for young readers * (Haz clic aqui para leer esta nota en espanol.) Texas State University has announced the three recipients of the 2026 Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, honoring works that explore culture, identity, history, and connections to community and the land. The 2026 honorees include two works for younger readers and one for older readers. #Younger readers Of the Sun Of the S more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * TrueFoundry Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enterprise AI Control Plane Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Enterprise AI Governance and Operational Excellence The company is recognized for redefining enterprise AI operations through a unified control plane that enables secure, governed, observable, and scalable AI deploy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters * USDOT invested a record $10.9 million to equip 3,000 runway vehicles with transmitters at 61 airports WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today made a $1.1 billion investment into upgrading critical airport infrastructure, adding family-friendly features, and installing more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today made a $1.1 billion investment into upgrading critical airport infrastructure, adding family-friendly features, and installing vehicle movement area transmitters (VMATS) onto airport vehicles acros more PR

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * TWU Earns Gold Veterans Excellence Award Sept. 14, 2026 -- DENTON -- The Texas Veterans Commission has awarded Texas Woman's University the Gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA), the state's highest honor for supporting student veterans and military-connected students. Established by the Texas State Legislature under Texas Government Code Sec. 434.252, the VEERA program highlights public colleges and universities that deliver outstand more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST earns Campus Nature Rx Academy certification * The TXST team built evidence-based, equitable and accessible Nature Rx initiatives designed to improve mental health and overall well-being through nature engagement. September 14, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Texas State University is one of four universities to earn Campus Nature Rx Academy Certification after completing the Campus Nature Rx Network's (CNRx) year-long certificate program. TXST, which becam more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Professor Appointed Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers Sep. 14, 2026 Dr. Clint Wood joins approximately 3% of ASCE members who hold Fellow status, an honor recognizing engineers who have made significant contributions to the civil engineering profession. Candidates must meet professional experience and licensure requirements and undergo review by the society's Membership Application Review Committee. A geotechnic more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Cary Granat Appointed Dean of Moody College of Communication September 14, 2026 The University of Texas at Austin has selected Cary Granat, the co-founder and former CEO of Walden Media and a prominent media executive, entrepreneur and educator, to serve as the next dean of the Moody College of Communication, effective Monday, Sept. 28. Granat brings more than three decades of experience at the nexus of storytelling, technology, education and enterprise. Hi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics The method could help create plastic products with the best of both worlds by combining durability with an eco-friendly life cycle. September 14, 2026 A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest plastics without generating large amounts of waste. A team led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and Sandia Natio more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US, international partners to bolster global secure communications with updated multinational agreement * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Department of War, in partnership with defense ministries from 10 international partners, has signed Amendment Three to the multilateral Wideband Global SATCOM Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement secures funding for the production, operations and support of the 1 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio eDNA research targets real-world challenges in agriculture and public health * What if scientists could detect an invasive parasite before it has a chance to spread? Researchers in the UT San Antonio College of Sciences are exploring that possibility by using environmental DNA (eDNA), a rapidly advancing technology that allows scientists to identify organisms by detecting traces of their genetic material in soil and water. M more PR

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Fall Enrollment Continues Growth Trend * The University of Texas at Tyler is marking another increase this fall, reaching its highest total enrollment to date. The preliminary enrollment as of the Sept. 8 census date is 11,701 students. The university also enrolled the largest freshman class -the UT Tyler class of 2030 -with a preliminary enrollment of 1,667 students. UT Tyler continues to focus on student success and the studen more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA launches AI degree programs for business * The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Business has launched bachelor's and master's degree programs in artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence for Business replaces Business Analytics, with a redesigned curriculum focused on using AI to drive business strategy, productivity and decision-making. "The business analytics programs were originally designed to equip s more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB League City Campus earns Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) League City Campus has earned accreditation as a Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence from The Joint Commission, recognizing the program's commitment to delivering coordinated, evidence-based care for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. For patients, the recognition mean more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV's Dr. Magdalena "Maggie" Hinojosa named distinguished alumna by Texas A&M-Kingsville * #Honor recognizes her leadership and service to higher education RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 14, 2026 - Dr. Magdalena "Maggie" Hinojosa, UTRGV executive vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs and deputy to the president, has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The university's  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon leads 6G momentum with nine new forum members and successful real-world ISAC and AI-native trials * #At a glance * Growing 6G ecosystem: Nine new technology industry leaders have joined the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum (6GIF)-including AWS, NVIDIA, Intel, and Cisco-bolstering collaboration on cloud services, AI, security, and independent testing. * Successful real-world trial more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart+ Adds CITGO(R) Fuel Stations, Expanding Gas Savings to Over 17,000 Locations Nationwide CITGO(R) joins the Walmart+ Gas Savings benefit as Walmart adds more member value - without raising the $98 annual membership price BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 14, 2026 -- Walmart+ is making one of its most practical everyday benefits easier to use. The membership is adding CITGO to its popular Gas Savings benefit, expanding from 13,000 to more than 17,000 participating stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 8, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule; Section II.D.(48), Remote Monitoring (91 FR 43892 through 43895) Dear Administrator Oz:  more ST

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * Work by UT Tyler Student Composer Selected for State UIL Music List * Three original compositions by Christopher L. Rahn of Tyler, a senior music composition major at The University of Texas at Tyler, have been selected for inclusion on the University Interscholastic League Prescribed Music List. The UIL Prescribed Music List is the official database of musical works that have been approved for entry into student solo, small ensemble and more PR