SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * 'The real work starts now': BJACH leaders turn employee insight into action * FORT POLK, La. -More than 50 military and civilian leaders from across Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital gathered at the Warrior Training Facility at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana, Sept. 10-11 to examine how the organization's structure, communication and processes support its workforce, patient care and readiness mission. The BJACH Design Summ more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Contributes 12,000 Service Hours To Strengthen Communities * #Twenty-two college football student-athletes and honorary coach Kalani Sitake named to the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, including the first female honoree in program history. One FBS player will earn the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Key Takeaways: * Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named 22 c more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team contributes 12,000 service hours to strengthen communities * Key takeaways: * Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named 22 college football players and one honorary coach to the 2026 Good Works Team, one of the sport's most prestigious honors for leadership in community service, academics and athletics. * This year's class con more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 24th CIO Summit Brings Hospitality Technology Leaders to Milwaukee for Three Days of Insight and Networking The Summit presented experts covering AI, cybersecurity, shifting industry economics, intellectual property rights, payment technology and more; plus contributed to the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin. Last week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) and Hospitality Upgra more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- more PR

KINGSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * A&M-Kingsville receives new A&M System support for Hazlewood commitment KINGSVILLE (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Texas A&M University-Kingsville will receive about $1.6 million for the 2026-27 academic year through a new initiative from The Texas A&M University System that will help universities cover the unreimbursed cost of serving Texas veterans under the Hazlewood Act. The funding will help offset the tuition and mandatory fee revenue A&M-Kingsv more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 * Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and conversations across the district and online. This year is extra special to ACC as its Latin American Cultural Center, El Centro, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the history, culture, traditions, and contribut more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Urges Supreme Court to Set National Standard as Unchecked Device Searches Put First Amendment Rights in Jeopardy * Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, in support of certiorari in Anibowei v. Blanche. In the brief, ADC urges the Court to resolve an irreconcilable split b more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC Achieves 1,500-Pilot Goal, Validates Modernized Training Model * * Published Sept. 15, 2026 * By Nakayah Bellamy * AETC Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Just over a year after overhauling its flight training enterprise, the Air Force is on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year -validating a modernized model built with the speed and agility needed to meet  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AI experiment boosts Space Force command, control * LAS VEGAS, Nevada - In a fast-paced, two-week experiment, the U.S. Space Force demonstrated how integrating artificial intelligence for data processing enables human operators to make sharper decisions that accelerate the joint kill chain. The latest Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, further advanced the Department of the Air more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force dubs Collaborative Combat Aircraft FQ-42 Vengeance, FQ-44 Fury * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - The Department of the Air Force officially named its newest Collaborative Combat Aircraft the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury during Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink's keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 14. Revealing the official names  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air traffic controllers keep the mission on course * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Every flight begins with a plan of action, but as soon as the pilots climb into the cockpit, the people ensuring the mission stays on course are heard more often than they're seen. Air traffic controllers are responsible for more than directing aircraft through the sky. Eight stories off the ground, the men and  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 15 [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

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 [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. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the Arrest of Foreign Nationals Who Voted Illegally in the 2024 Election * Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing the arrest of seven noncitizens who had been indicted for illegal activity related to the 2024 general election. For years, Attorney General Paxton has investigated ballot harvesting operations and illegal voting activity. As a result, numerous indictments, arrests, prosecutions, and ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin, Cruz: U.S. Space Academy Belongs in Texas * House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following joint statement expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to submit a proposal for Texas to host the U.S. Space Academy: "For more than six decades, Texas has been where America's human spaceflight dreams become reality. We thank more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Babin, Cruz: U.S. Space Academy Belongs in Texas September 15, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz released the following joint statement expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to submit a proposal for Texas to host the U.S. Space Academy: "For more than  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Blasts Radical Democrat Roadmap * "Democrats north, south, east, and west are running on this radical roadmap. They plan to take away private property and seize businesses. They want to open the borders and open our prisons. They want to release dangerous criminals into our communities." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today drew a sharp contrast between the Democrats' radical roadmap and the Republican re more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Beyond the cockpit * The University of Texas at Arlington has launched a new Aviation Studies pathway to prepare students for a wide range of careers in one of North Texas' largest and most dynamic industries. Located within UTA's College of Liberal Arts, the pathway is designed for students interested in careers across the aviation industry-not only in the cockpit, but in airport operations, logistics, safety, communications, da more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 15 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees approves 2026 property tax rate with no increase * PASADENA, Texas - The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees approved the 2026 tax rate for the College District during its regularly scheduled September meeting. This rate is the same as the prior year and includes increased exemptions for taxpayers. The rate approved by the Board is 15.4615 cents per $100 valuation of taxable property located within the San Jacinto Community College Distri more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * California Parents Resolve Case After Convincing School District to Notify, Provide Opt-Outs from Gender Ideology Lessons * San Diego, CA-First Liberty Institute and the National Center for Law & Policy agreed to end their lawsuit against the Encinitas (CA) Union School District after it agreed to change its policies to provide notification  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Can steelmaking waste help solar power store energy? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Storing energy as heat is a proven pathway to address the challenge solar power faces when it's dark or cloudy outside by enabling the capture, storage and on-demand release of thermal energy. The process, called high-temperature thermal energy storage (TES), however, can be prohibitively expensive. Researchers at Penn State have found that steel slags -a rock- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Current College Athletes and Coaches in Support of the Protect College Sports Act September 14, 2026 "I'm asking my colleagues to join us in fixing what's wrong with college sports today" The Protect College Sports Act creates federal rights and protections for student athletes and secures the future of women's and Olympic sports; vote on legislation more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular disease tops cancer as leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in U.S. * Statement Highlights: * Cardiovascular disease has replaced cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the U.S., according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. * Hispanic people experience health risk factors at younger ages than other populations and they face many social con more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, gradu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund--Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration * September 15, 2026 (Ranking Member Joaquin Castro motioned to subpoena the Trump Administration during a subcommittee hearing.) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, motioned to subpoena the Trump Administration for records regarding its Venezuelan oil deal during a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chair Meng, South Asian Members of Congress Denounce Racist Post Targeting UT Austin Students * WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Grace Meng (NY-06), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a joint statement condemning a racist post by Texas Republican Bo French tha more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- 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: * * * 40-Year-Old Pennsylvania Woman With 'Long, Long History' of Underlying Illnesses Dies After Catching Measles Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong today told The Defender that the woman, who never received the MMR vaccine, was on oxygen "24 hours a day" and that s more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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: * * * AI Data Center Boom Fueling 'Tidal Wave' of New PFAS Production PFAS chemicals are quietly powering the AI boom's data centers. The chemicals are used in cooling systems that keep servers from overheating as demand for artificial intelligence surges. A new report f more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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 Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * CDC Revamps System for Counting Measles Deaths, as Pennsylvania Reports Fourth 'Measles-Associated' Death The federal government has revised how it counts measles deaths in response to ongoing questions over whether  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- 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: * * * Pennsylvania Health Department Plan to Give Itself More Power Threatens Parents' Rights, Critics Say Pennsylvania's Department of Health wants to broaden state health officials' authority to prevent and manage infectious disease outbreaks -- but critics warn the p more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSbrep) -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Ranks No. 3 in Texas, Among Top Children's Hospitals in Nation for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital has once again been recognized as a Best Children's Hospital for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report. The Best Children's Hospital rankings feature state and regional rankings, where Children's Memor more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CMSAF Calls on AETC to deliver training at the speed of relevance * * Published Sept. 15, 2026 * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Air Education and Training Command was central to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe's keynote address at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference Sept. 14, where he linked Air Force readiness to the service's ability to more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences names head of the Department of Plant Science * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Joe Louis has been named head of the Department of Plant Science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, effective Oct. 7. Louis joins Penn State from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he served as the Eberhard Professor of Agricultural Entomology with joint appointments in the Department of Entomology and the Department of Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Commissioners Fail to Commit to Homeowners Insurance Data Transparency * Most state insurance commissioners refuse to take a stand on disclosing data on homeowners insurance as the crisis in that market worsens and disasters triggered by El Nino and climate change loom larger, according to a new report released today by Public Citizen. In a survey sent to all 56 state or territorial insurance commissioners, only 28% of responding more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Public Call for Latino and Texas Nominations to the National Recording Registry * September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by announcing that he is collecting public nominations of songs and albums by Latino artists to be added to the prestigious National Recording Registry. The National Recording Registry is the nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Commemorates 25 Years Since the Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse * Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email) Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), submitted a Congressional Record recognizing the solemn 25th anniversary of the Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse. On September 15, 2001, days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a ship struck a supporting pillar of the Queen Isabella Causeway. This  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges the Administration to Address Water Shortage in Corpus Christi on House Floor * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) delivered a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and his Administration to follow through with their promise to address the water crisis in Corpus Christi. On February 27, 2026, President Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Julie Johnson Introduces National Service Access for Dreamers Act * Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 Contact: Chelsea Roe, Communications Director Chelsea.Roe@mail.house.gov(link sends email) or (469) 323-4184 # Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), the Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, together with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions FBI Director on FISA Section 702 Expiration * WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on the expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the importance of reauthorizing this critical national security tool. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. CORNYN: "It's bee more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Babin: U.S. Space Academy Belongs in Texas September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas-36) released the following joint statement expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to submit a proposal for Texas to host the U.S. Space Academ more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Latinx Leaders on the Journeys That Shaped Them In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, CSU Latinx leaders reflect on the people, traditions and experiences that have influenced their leadership and commitment to student success. - With nearly half of its more than 470,000 students identifying as Hispanic/Latinx, the California State University serves one of the nation's most diverse student populations and is recognized as a national more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB among 14 universities nationwide selected for inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award An inaugural NSF CyberAICorps award will expand opportunities for CSUSB students to gain the AI and cybersecurity expertise needed to protect the nation's increasingly connected digital infrastructure. The award builds on more than 15 years of CSUSB preparing cybersecurity professionals for public service. Published September 15, 2026  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Begins Airing TV Ads in Eight New Districts * Week 7 investment more than doubles spend from previous week This week, the DCCC, in coordination with key battleground campaigns across the country, are airing new ads in eight key districts that will help determine control of the House. New creative is running on broadcast in AZ-06, FL-09, FL-25, NM-02, OH-09, PA-10, TX-15, and WA-03, with continued spending in AL-02, MI-10,  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Dickies(r) x Budweiser Launch Exclusive Collaboration: Explore the Limited-Edition Genuinely Earned Jacket and Full Collection * #The two iconic American brands are launching a limited-edition Dickies x Budweiser Genuinely Earned Jacket and retail collection to honor the hard workers who keep America moving Key Facts: * Dickies and Budweiser have launched an exclusive collaboration celebrating hard work more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * During the High Holidays, Rosen Highlights Rising Levels of Antisemitism, Calls for Increased Nonprofit Security Grant Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the rising levels of antisemitism and increased fears in Jewish communities across the country during the High Holidays. She called on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA) of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3121 et s more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * Embraer Foundation doubles scholarship support for TCC aviation students to $50,000 Posted on September 15, 2026 FORT WORTH, Texas -- For 15 Tarrant County College students working toward careers keeping aircraft airborne, the path to certification got a little smoother this week. Embraer and the Embraer Foundation on Monday awarded them scholarship certificates and announced an additional $25,000 for TCC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release: * * * Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities Sep 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Nuclear Spent Fuel Policy: Examining Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses represent a new effort by the Department of more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Entertainers, healers, advocates among 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees * Juan Acosta is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and nationally recognized mental health and LGBTQ+ activist, content creator and public speaker whose advocacy began locally at age 13. At 21, Acosta drafted a historic LGBTQ+ proclamation for his hometown of Woodland. Since earning his degree, he has held leadership positions in the n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) INDIANAPOLIS -Today, at the Indiana Statehouse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi was joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and other leaders to announce the proposed approval of Indiana's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit p more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 15 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Cybersecurity Graduate Lands Competitive Homeland Security Internship * A recent East Texas A&M University graduate put his cybersecurity education to work this summer through a highly competitive internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Tyler Pham, a Houston native who earned his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from ETAMU in May, was one of six students selected fro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following news release: * * * Europe Subcommittee Chairman Self Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Security Challenges in the Western Balkans September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Europe Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled "U.S. Policy and Regional Security Challenges in the Western Balkans." -Remarks- Last December, this committee h more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * FDA Develops Regulatory Blueprint for Generative AI-Enabled Devices * By Luke Nguyen Kayla J. Cristales September 15, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a discussion paper on generative AI (GenAI)-enabled devices, discussing various regulatory concepts and requesting insight from industry stakeholders as an early step in the development of a framework that appropriately accounts for the novel, nuanced cons more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Flu shot protects against more than influenza, OMRF scientist says * Undecided about whether to get a flu shot this fall? If you're on the fence, studies linking flu shots to diminished rates of dementia may help you make the call. Research led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found that people ages 65 and older who received the flu vaccine have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer's than t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * The Foundation for Fresh Produce Drives Demand for Fruits & Vegetables Through Culturally Relevant Consumer & Influencer Engagement Strategies * NEWARK, Del. - As consumer confidence evolves following one of the most unprecedented food safety recalls in American history, The Foundation for Fresh Produce continues to drive demand for fruits and vegetables through new culturally diverse recipes, resources for  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Four Innovators Gather at USC to Explore the Devices Changing Medicine * Clinical translation was the stated theme of the biomedical devices and imaging session at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3. The department, jointly part of USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine at USC, brought together four researchers whose work spa more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Hosts Church Historian Dr. Joao B. Chaves for Mary Washburn Wilson Lectures * #Baylor Associate Professor Presents 'Re-Inventing Church History in The Americas' BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Brazilian native Dr. Joao B. Chaves has built an academic career studying the intersections of religion, culture and public life across the Americas. An associate professor at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, he will bring his  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Texas Water Development Board Chairwoman L'Oreal Stepney and Executive Administrator Bryan McMath: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 L'Oreal Stepney, P.E. Chairwoman Texas Water Development Board 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 - Mr. Bryan McMath Executive Administrator Texas Water Development Board 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 - Dear Chairwoman Stepney and Administrator McMath: more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Five To One-Call Board Of Texas * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed John Mason, Marcela Navarette, and Keith Wall and appointed Michael Holdman to the One-Call Board of Texas for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Michael McCloskey to the board for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027. The Board has authority over "Call Before You Dig" systems that notify the underground facility more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Creates Leadership Team To Bring United States Space Academy To Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced the creation of a leadership team to secure Texas as the permanent home of the United States Space Academy. Representative Greg Bonnen M.D. of Friendswood, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, will lead the team. "Texas is the home of America's human spaceflight program," said Governor Abbott. "No state can match wh more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 15 Startups Selected as Semi-finalists for Final 43North Competition in Buffalo * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the 15 Semi-Finalists selected to compete in the final 43North startup competition, marking the last group of founders to take the stage in the nationally recognized program. The Semi-Finalists will pitch their businesses live at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on October 7, more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU and Cafe Bustelo(r) announce 25 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Cafe Bustelo(r) are proud to announce the 25 recipients of the Cafe Bustelo(r) El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Each student, representing a HACU-member institution, will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued ed more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU visits Los Angeles to host HACU on the Road: Destination Higher Education Success * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities visited Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 15, 2026, for HACU on the Road: Destination Higher Education Success. The event brought together higher education leaders from across California to discuss collaboration, advocacy and partnership opportunities.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton awarded bundled deepwater well construction and completions contract * HOUSTON - September 15, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) announced today it secured a bundled well construction and completions contract from Eni for the Cronos ultra-deepwater development in Block 6 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. The award strengthens Halliburton's offshore portfolio in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 4 Harris County Housing & Community Development 1111 Fannin Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002 September 14, 2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (PD&R) Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 RE: Docket No more ST

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Harvey E. Najim accelerates student success through $5 million commitment for Bold Promise scholars * The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has announced a $5 million commitment from local philanthropist and longtime university supporter, Harvey E. Najim, to provide scholarship support for students who qualify for Bold Promise -a tuition program that ensures students have 100% of their tuition and mandatory fees covered for more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines Rialto Credit Partners Closes $1.1 Billion U.S. Office Credit Strategy Final close marks a significant milestone for the co-GP established by Hines and Rialto Capital Management (HOUSTON) - Hines, a global real assets investment manager, and Rialto Capital, an integrated real estate investment management and asset management company, on September 2, held the final close of Hines Rialto Credit Partners (HRCP), a co-general part more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month: Representation matters for heart health * DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2026 -As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, a new report from the American Heart Association reveals a troubling milestone: cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States. Although Hispanic people represent nearly 1in 5 U.S. residents, they remain underrepresented in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 14th, 2026 Hoeven Makes Case With Senators Cruz, Cantwell For the Protect College Sports Act Senator Joined by Coach Bohl, NDSU Athlete in Advancing Legislation to Improve Fairness & Stability in College Athletics WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today made the case for the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. Hoeven outlined the importance of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 15th, 2026 Hoeven Statement After Senate Begins Debate on Protect College Sports Act WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) issued the following statement after the Senate began debate on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. "I cosponsored this legislation because I love sports and I care about the long-term viability of our college athletic program more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Hope in every ounce for UTMB Health NICU babies * For the tiniest babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), human milk can be more than nourishment. It can play an important role in helping vulnerable newborns grow stronger, avoid complications, and eventually go home. That is why Julia Scribner, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, wanted to make it easier for mothers in the community to donate extra breast milk to medically fragile babies in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Babin Applauds House Passage of Science-Based Illegal Fishing Legislation September 15, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) - House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement following House passage of S. 283, the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, as amended. The House-passed legislation incorporates provisions from H.R. 3706, th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Babin Issues Statement Following Briefing on AI Agent Cyber Incident 119th Congress Artificial Intelligence Global Competitiveness Oversight Research and Technology September 15, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) - House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement after a bipartisan, Committee-wide briefing with representatives from Hugging more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House T&I Committee Passes Nehls' Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 7553, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "I am proud the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed my bipartisan legislation to strengthen American leadership in Advanc more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Advises Community Clinical Research in Sale to PhaseWell Research * National law firm Husch Blackwell represented Community Clinical Research, a Texas-based clinical research organization, with its sale to PhaseWell Research. The addition of Community Clinical Research establishes the foundation of PhaseWell's inpatient neuropsychiatric research capabilities. The partnership also establishes a si more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio Debuts New Lincoln Original Podcast Series "Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers" Six-Episode Series Hosted by Music Icon Nile Rodgers Explores the Defining Moments That Changed the Careers of Music's Biggest Artists Alex Warren, Miguel, John Legend, SIENNA SPIRO and Goo Goo Dolls Among the Star-Studded Guest Lineup Listen to "Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers" now, HERE NEW YORK - September 15, 2026 - Ruby, iHeartMedia's brande more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Launches "Don't Lie to Me" - A New Pop Culture Series Hosted by Best Friends Lexi Ioannou and Lisa DiGiulio Premiering September 22, the unlikely duo bring their unfiltered takes to dating, relationships, beauty, reinvention and the chaos of modern womanhood Official trailer available HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-dont-lie-to-me-345306530/episode/introducing-dont-lie-to-me-345306532) NEW YORK - September 15, 2026 - iHeartPodcasts more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their states and the organization at its 2026 annual meeti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept. 9, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requir more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * New Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police First nationwide data on law enforcement property damage suggest compensating victims would barely register in municipal budgets IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can join us by supporting our work here: ij.org/suppo more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Q&A: Monica Hernandez on Remaking the Role of Educators and Education Leaders Article September 14, 2026 By: Katie King KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Educators and leaders must shift toward stronger collaboration and team-based, interdepartmental work to stay responsive and supported in a rapidly changing environment * Building artificial intelligence literacy, while ensuring safe and ethical use, is becoming a core responsibility as technology reshapes education system more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Thanedar, Subramanyam, Jayapal, Bera Blast Trump DHS for Targeting Sikh Identity in Anti-Immigrant Post * WASHINGTON -Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Ami Bera (D-CA) today blasted the Trump Department of Homeland Security for using Sikh identity to portray a dangerous, unwanted foreigner while promoting immigration enforcement, warning t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE-Texas Endorses Three State House Candidates Ahead of November Election * The LIBRE Initiative-Texas endorsed three candidates for the Texas House of Representatives ahead of the November 3 general election, backing a slate of South Texas leaders who have delivered for Hispanic families and are ready to build on that record in the 2027 legislative session. From the Rio Grande Valley to the Coastal Bend, these lawmakers r more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not * LAWRENCE -New York. Boston. Texas. Great Lakes. Appalachia. Many regions in the U.S. have identifiable accents. But what does a Kansas accent sound like? According to new research, the answer is rather complicated. "Everybody has an accent. People think there's such a thing as an accentless way of speaking, and people tend to assign Midwestern places this sort of neutral speech -Kansas bei more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 15 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Lion Community Showcased for Parents at Annual Family Weekend * East Texas A&M University recently welcomed parents, guardians and loved ones of Lion students at its annual Family Weekend event on Sept. 11 and 12. The campus was buzzing with activity as several events were held to show families what life in Lion Country is all about. Highlights included: * Hands-on demonstrations at the Jimmy more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Horizon Wealth Management Group SAN DIEGO - September 15, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Bill Wagner, CFP(R), RICP(R), Scott Sennett and Andrew Kocukov of Horizon Wealth Management Group have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. The team reported serving approximately $385 million in advisory, brokerage  more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Luck Stone Builds on Autonomous Hauling Success with Caterpillar * More than 3.5 million tons hauled autonomously in 18-month pilot drives expansion to two additional Luck Stone quarries to enhance safety, consistency and new opportunities for associates. * Quarry automation gains momentum with first-ever deployment of autonomous haulage solution on a Cat(R) 775 IRVING, Texas, Sept. 14, 2026 - Follow more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * LULAC APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT RULING BLOCKING POSTAL SERVICE RULE THAT THREATENED MAIL VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER MIDTERMS Nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, a plaintiff in the case, says the decision keeps the ballot in the hands of voters, where it belongs. WASHINGTON, DC -- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today welcomed a ruling by the U.S. District Court for th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Martina Steed, Ph.D., CRNA, Named Director of UAMS College of Nursing's Nurse Anesthesia Program Sept. 15, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing named Martina Steed, Ph.D., CRNA, as the next director of its Nurse Anesthesia Program. Steed, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing, had served as interim director since January. The three-year, full-time track, a special more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke at a House Rules Committee hearing in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.Click to watch Rem more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * McCoy College of Business unveils rebranded Center for Student Entrepreneurship * Texas State University's Center for Student Entrepreneurship supports student entrepreneurs with hands-on workshops, mentorship, and resources to turn ideas into ventures. September 15, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Texas State University's Center for Student Entrepreneurship supports student entrepreneurs with hands-on workshops, mentorship, and resources to turn ideas into ventur more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Meink offers blueprint for modernizing Air, Space Forces 'affordably' * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - Department of the Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Sept. 14 the Air Force and Space Force must confront and defeat rapidly changing, AI-enabled threats while navigating a budget process built for a different pace of warfare. The department's mission, Meink said in a closely watched keynote address at the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Meng, Jayapal, and South Asian Members of Congress Denounce Racist Post Targeting UT Austin Students * WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Grace Meng (NY-06), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a joint statement condemning a racist post by Texas Republican Bo French that included a  more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC contracting supports Army transformation at Fort Irwin * FORT IRWIN, Calif.-Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers supported Army transformation efforts during the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, divestiture at Fort Irwin from Aug. 11 to Sept. 5. Over 21 days, Soldiers from the 918th Contracting Battalion (CBn) provided contracting support as the brigade divested its remaining M1A2 Abrams tan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Slams So-Called Protect College Sports Act on Stephen A. Smith's Straight Shooter * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined Stephen A. Smith's Straight Shooter on Sirius XM for a conversation on the Protect College Sports Act ahead of potential Senate action. Murphy laid out why the PCSA would be a disaster for college athletes by giving the NCAA sweeping, unprecedented power to silence athletes and bring bac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS in Texas Accepting Applications for Conservation Program * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. "We know that America's producers know the land the best and more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Honors 25 Organizations with Industry Leader Awards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council presented 25 organizations with 2026 Industry Leader Awards for outstanding safety performance within their industries. The Industry Leader Awards are part of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes the exceptional safety achievements of NSC members. Award recipients represent the top 5% of member companies more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * NSP Congratulates Luke Lindberg on Selection to Lead World Food Programme * WASHINGTON (Sept. 15, 2026) -National Sorghum Producers congratulates Luke Lindberg on his selection to lead the United Nations World Food Programme and thanks him for his service to American agriculture as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. "Luke understands the role American sorghum farmers play in feeding people more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * October Opportunities * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its October 2026 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free. * 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 - Wandia Chiuri, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, presents "Your Human Advantage in the Age of AI: How Judgment, Creativity, and Relationships Help Leaders Turn Change into Opportunity," in the Benes Rooms inside OWU's Hamilton-Wi more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Invests in More Than 1.7 GW of Carbon-Free Electricity to Support AI Growth and Strengthen the Texas Grid Wind projects will supply renewable power to ERCOT while advancing Oracle's goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity for AI data centers Austin, Texas--Sep 15, 2026 Today, Oracle announced investments in wind energy generation projects delivering more than 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of carbon-free el more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU student reshapes sculpture studios while reinventing herself * Allysia Scherer has reinvented herself more than once. At the University of Oklahoma, the former Navy hospital corpsman found her latest reinvention in sculpture, a medium she says gave her "permission to take up space." For the OU junior, that discovery was about more than choosing an artistic medium. After nearly a decade in the U.S. Navy, a medical retirement and a period spent tryin more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 16 -- Pembina Institute issued the following news release: * * * Bell AI Fabric expansion is a missed opportunity for growth of clean energy Pairing a data centre with new fossil fuel generation risks higher emissions and higher rates September 15, 2026 David Pickup, Director, Electricity CALGARY -- DAVID PICKUP, Director of Electricity at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the expansion of Saskatchewan's Bell AI Fabric centre. Yesterday's announcement from the Saskatchewan and fed more PR

MALIBU, California, Sept. 16 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Artist Alison Rash to Receive Wave of Resilience Award September 14, 2026 Jacqueline Cleaveland From bold reds and contemplative blues, to the bliss of pinks and the serenity of greens, Alison Rash ('01, MA '05), professional painter and Pepperdine alumna, uses art as a practice of resilience. Rash explains that the artistic approach to her abstract paintings is different from landscapes and portraits. The painting cannot follow a plan, she says, instea more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Quorum Health Unifies Enterprise, Financial, and Clinical Technology Platforms with Oracle Health system lays the foundation for AI-powered innovation to enhance clinician experience and deliver more connected patient care Austin, Texas--Sep 15, 2026 Quorum Health has selected Oracle to standardize its technology across clinical, operational, and financial functions, creating a connected foundation for AI- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Receives West Texas A&M University's Department of Agricultural Sciences First Choice Award * WASHINGTON -Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been selected as a recipient of West Texas A&M University's Department of Agricultural Sciences First Choice Award, recognizing his leadership, service, advocacy, and support for agriculture and agricultural education in the Texas Panhandle. Jackson has worked to bring federal resourc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on Deactivation of Medical Evacuation Unit at Joint Forces Training Base - Los Alamitos * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding the deactivation of Army Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) on September 15. ECABs are helicopter brigades that provide essential air support, medical evacuations, and humanitarian support. ECABs are being deactiva more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, to Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patricia E. Harris: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 Ms. Patricia E. Harris Chief Executive Officer Bloomberg Philanthropies 25 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075 Dear Ms. Harris: The Committee on Ov more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Research team studies data from 2025 floods to prepare for future catastrophic rainfall events * The devastating floods that swept through San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country in 2025 left researchers with an urgent question: What can be learned from these events to better prepare communities for the next catastrophic flood? So, when Civil & Environmental Engineering Ph.D. candidate Ayantika Rinti Bose set out to write her dissertation on more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers develop inexpensive, fast and environmentally friendly method for organic synthesis * Much of organic chemistry, including the type used to create and alter medicinal drugs, relies on the modification of carbon bonds. Rice University's Julian West has been developing a less expensive, faster and more environmentally friendly way to catalyze these reactions with a breakthrough recently published in the journal Nature Catalysis. "Our work is ess more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice materials science brings hidden history into view at Menil Collection * Pages from a once-classified U.S. government document appear and fade from view on glass walls at renowned museum, the Menil Collection, as part of artist Jitish Kallat's installation, "Wall Drawing/Redux A119." Researchers from Rice University collaborated on this dynamic display, helping to bring the installation to life. Their work is central to the museum's "Wall Drawing Serie more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * New Sabre industry study finds travel companies making next AI moves amid maneuvering macroeconomic 'fog' 'Compass: Navigating the Fog' shows travel executives across the industry are protecting and, in many cases, accelerating AI and modernization roadmaps while prioritizing near-term efficiency, automation and workforce tools. SOUTHLAKE, Texas - Sep. 14, 2026 - Even as global economic and geopolitical uncertainty persists, more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 15 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac prepares students for AI-driven workforce * Collaboration expands access to AI training and job-ready skills for students Pasadena, Texas - San Jacinto College has joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator, expanding access to artificial intelligence training, industry-recognized credentials, and tools designed to help students build skills for an increasingly AI-driven workforce. Through the initiative, San Jac students will have access at no c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Overwhelmingly Supports Consideration of Protect College Sports Act Following Event with Student Athletes and Coaches WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, with a vote of 74-24, the Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle to move to consideration of the Protect College Sports Act (S.4668), setting the stage for the bill to move through the Senate. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Cantwell Floor Speech on AI Risks and the Need for Strong Federal Guardrails September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for strong federal guardrails when it comes to testing and releas more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Votes 74-24 To Advance Cantwell's Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act September 15, 2026 The Protect College Sports Act creates federal rights and protections for student athletes and secures the future of women's and Olympic sports Today, Cantwell's office published a snapshot report detailing how runaway spending on athletics is harming colleges more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sept. 18 talk to discuss improved models of earthquake-induced soil liquefaction * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kaleigh Yost, assistant professor of geotechnical engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State, will give the talk "Improving liquefaction modeling for partially saturated soils under fluctuating groundwater conditions" at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept.18, in 117 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Celebrates Grand Reopening of Pritchett Field * Sam Houston State University is celebrating the official reopening of Pritchett Field, the original stomping grounds of Bearkat Football. Now home to the Bearkat Women's Soccer Team, the men's and women's rugby teams, men's and women's club soccer, quadball and women's club lacrosse, the field has been revamped to improve the experience for Bearkat student-athletes. Completed in collaboration wit more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens advances UAE's industrial and digital goals during presidential state visit to Germany * Strategic agreements with ADNOC, Khazna Data Centers, and ADCCI reinforce Siemens' role as a primary partner in the UAE's economic transformation. The state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany marks a significant milestone of the strategic relationship more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Skopenow Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Open-Source Intelligence Second consecutive Company of the Year recognition underscores Skopenow's leadership in trusted public data, identity resolution, and scalable enterprise OSINT. San Antonio, TX -- September 15, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announ more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races * Battleground state voters who will decide the balance of the U.S. Senate say that Social Security will be a deciding factor in their choice this November, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Voters in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are far more likely to vote for a candidate who has a plan to reform Social more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Speaker Nominations Open for 2027 Last Lecture Series at Tarleton State * Nominations are open for the Last Lecture series at Tarleton State University through Oct. 31. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the public are encouraged to submit nominees. If you had a final opportunity to impart wisdom from your life experiences, what would you say? That is the question Tarleton State's Last Lecture speakers are asked to answer. The series invites a un more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 Federal Judge Appoints SHP's Paul Wise to Monitor Children in Immigration Detention A federal court taps Paul Wise to serve as independent monitor of immigration detention facilities following claims that detained children face squalid, unsafe conditions and detention periods exceeding limits set by a court settlement. Beth Duff-Brown Stanford Health Policy's Paul Wise, MD, MPH, has  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) and AstraZeneca Partnership to Make Patient Navigation Available to All September 14, 2026 Navigation Infrastructure Collaboration Seeks to Remove Barriers to High-Quality Care, Lifesaving Treatment So No One Dies of Breast Cancer - DALLAS - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organizat more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's Strofio is gearing up to study Mercury's surface * September 15, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute hardware will soon enter orbit around Mercury as part of the BepiColombo mission that includes two spacecraft -the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO). SwRI led the design and fabrication of NASA's Str more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC Breaks Ground on Infill Flex/Warehouse Project in Rockville, Maryland The 95,000 SF facility will replace a vacant office building Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, has broken ground on a 94,578-square-foot flex warehouse project in Rockville, Maryland. Located at 7500 Standish Place on 5.63 acres, the development will replace a vacant office building. Deliv more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journa more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Asadi earns prestigious young faculty award Texas A&M researcher Dr. Amir Asadi has received the 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award to support development of technology that neutralizes lunar dust while capturing its electrostatic charge to generate power. Sep. 15, 2026 By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Lunar dust could be one of the biggest challenges of future moon missions. Fine, abrasive and electrostatically charged, it can more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- 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 awards $457,000 in wildfire risk reduction grants * Texas communities will receive $457,413 from the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program to help them become more resilient against wildfires. The funding, provided to landowners, will support 69 wildfire mitigation projects that will treat 9,610 acres, helping protect  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Study Highlights Need For More Targeted Parasite Control In Bison Sep. 15, 2026 Researchers found that common deworming practices could contribute to drug resistance, highlighting the need for bison-specific parasite management strategies. Gastrointestinal parasites can cause serious health problems in North American bison, but the drugs producers rely on to control them can bec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Marks 20 Years of Pediatric Care Rankings with the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals * Summary * 90 children's hospitals recognized across 34 states and Washington, D.C., for exceptional pediatric care. * 11 pediatric medical specialties evaluated, including the third annual evaluation of pediatric and adolescent behavioral health programs. * 11 leadi more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA named 2026 APLU Excellence in Student Success Award finalist Sep 14, 2026 -- By Heather Skyler The recognition affirms the university's achievements in advancing student outcomes In recognition of the University of Georgia's ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named UGA a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award. The finalist designation, also awarded to Bowling Gr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs Researchers Use AI, Quantum Sensing to Predict Bacterial Mutations and Target Antibiotic Resistance By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu September 15, 2026 Key Takeaways * University of Houston chemistry professors Yuhong Wang and Shoujun Xu secured a $1.26 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant -- bringing total federal support to over $3.5 million  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson and Nature to co-host conference on next-generation cancer therapeutics * * In-person conference runs Oct. 6-8, 2026, with registration open until Oct. 5, 2026 * Topics include next-generation cancer therapeutics and immunotherapies, protein modulators, emerging platforms and artificial intelligence models HOUSTON, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 -The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Springer Nature w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-03943-269) entitled "Mental Health Inspection of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio." Here are excerpts: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed acute inpatient mental health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio. Inspectors evaluated care in five areas, provided preliminary observations to leaders, and later issued 13 recommendations. The Mental Health Executive C more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Visiting Scholar to Discuss Political Crises in Constitution Day Lecture * The University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership will explore the politics of crisis in its third annual lecture in honor of Constitution Day. Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman, the R.W. Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University in Texas, will present "The Constitution and the Crisis Presidency" at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Rocket H more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Panhellenic Council Earns National Recognition Washington and Lee's Panhellenic Council earned recognition at a national conference amid a year of growth for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. By Kelsey Goodwin September 15, 2026 Washington and Lee University's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) recently celebrated a transformative year and national recognition from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), a significant more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students and community leaders to strengthen partnerships  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Veasey Introduce Resolution Recognizing September as National Voting Rights Month Ahead of Midterm Elections * #Resolution comes amid efforts by Donald Trump and Republicans to upend vote-by-mail and make voting harder for Americans Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Marc Veasey, D-Texas, announced today they have introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing September as "National Voting Rights Month."  more PR