WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 "Republicans Should Be Worried" - DSCC's Devan Barber Discusses How Dems Are Moving "Deeper Into Republican Territory" on NPR's Morning Edition DSCC Executive Director Devan Barber: "I think the polls are showing us, across the battleground, a very clear trend: which is that the battleground is moving deeper into Republican territory. Democrats have some enthusiasm at our backs. Republicans should be worried" In a new int more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * A CWRU entrepreneur studied invisibility cloaks. Now he's working to cut AI's energy use A conversation with entrepreneur Nathan Kundtz, PhD (CWR '04), chief technology officer of Neurophos October 06, 2026 | Story by: Katie Critchett Every answer an artificial intelligence model gives uses electricity. Nathan Kundtz, PhD (CWR '04), is trying to cut that cost with light. Kundtz is chief technology officer (CTO) of Neurophos--an Austin, Texas-based  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP New Hampshire Poll: Older Voters Will Play Key Role in Senate, Governor Races Affordability tops the list of voting issues for older Granite Staters, with more than half worried about their own financial situation. October 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role older voters will play in New Hampshire's upcoming Senate and gubernatorial races, and the top issues that will be deciding their vote - from rising prices for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Advocates to Railroad Commission: Listening to Texans Is Part of Your Job * Advocates gather at RRC hearing in response to change in public participation policy, abusive language in viral moment at last month's hearing AUSTIN, Texas - Today, a coalition of public health and environmental advocates, as well as community members, gathered at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) hearing to stress the importance of listening to Texans, remindi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall issued the following letter to President Trump on federal action on diesel prices: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We appreciate your continued attention to the challenges facing America's farmers and ranchers and thank you for your administration's efforts to lower costs more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Amid Escalating Pressure, Texas Transgender Advocacy Group Continues Feeding the Panhandle * AATAG's president, Sam Burnett--truck driver by day, organizer by night--moved through the pantry still in his work uniform: a navy-blue button-down with fluorescent yellow stripes, the scent of diesel wafting off him. Around him, volunteers--young and old, cisgender and trans--pack and stack boxes of bread, produce, and ready-to-eat meals. AATAG said  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 6 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Analysis Ranks Trinity San Antonio's Most-Selective College * Trinity University topped its local peers in terms of application volume, acceptance rates, and matriculation for the 2024 school year among two- and four-year colleges. American City Business Journals ranked Trinity University the most-selective college in the San Antonio area based on fall 2024 admissions data. The analysis weighed application volume, acceptance rates, and matriculation rates amo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 7 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS, October 06, 2026 AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture The joint venture will bring together Forged Fiber 37 and Gigapower under one wholesale fiber commercial open access company to accelerate expansion of fiber internet across more U.S. communities Key Takeaways: * New joint venture will extend AT&T's fiber scale advantage, bringing the unrivaled benefits of fiber connectivity - ultra high-speed, unmatched c more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Delivering electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters 06 October 2026 Unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield - BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare (EW) systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, giving them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield. Building on a long-standing alliance with Lockheed Martin and the F-35 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Raskin, and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and Attacks on First Amendment Rights of the Free Press and of Citizens in Schools, Libraries and Museums * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) in introducing a resolution standing strong for the American freedom to read, write and learn. The lawmakers' resolution condemns MAGA's escalating camp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Announces Cenk Uygur As Keynote Speakers at Annual Gala in Houston, TX October 6, 2026 CAIR-TX's annual gala is themed "Overcoming the Politics of Hatred" featuring the organization's grassroots impact, speakers, and entertainment - The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Texas (CAIR-TX), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced Cenk Uygur as the keynote speakers at  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Catalytic confessions and a quest for Matt Damon: PodCAT puts science on mic * PodCAT began, as many consequential academic endeavors presumably do, over beers at a conference. Thomas Senftle of Rice University, Marc Porosoff of the University of Rochester and Ezra Clark of Penn State University were swapping stories at a conference happy hour about the sometimes grueling process of becoming professors -- the interviews, applications, unwritten rules and, es more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Charles M. Perou, PhD, FAACR, Honored With 2026 William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award * SAN ANTONIO - Charles M. Perou, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, will receive the William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2026 (SABCS), to be held December 8-11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The William L. McGuire Memorial L more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- 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: * * * New York Declares Measles State of Emergency -- Reports 108 Cases So Far This Year Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a statewide disaster emergency, citing 108 cases so far this year in a state with a population of about 20 million. The order gives state health of more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Creating A Buzz: How A Texas A&M Club Is Helping Expand Veterinary Horizons Oct. 6, 2026 People often associate veterinarians with their care for different mammal species -- from dogs and cats to horses and cattle -- but in recent years, veterinarians' roles have expanded to include honeybees. That shift came in 2017, when new federal rules required veterinary authorization for certain medic more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and CyberCert Partner to Advance Cybersecurity for SMBs Across Australia and New Zealand Partnership combines the AI-native Falcon platform with CyberCert's SMB1001 certification services to help SMBs strengthen security and accelerate certification readiness - AUSTIN, Texas and SYDNEY, Australia - October 7, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: C more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA Expand Global Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, Defining the Next Generation of Innovation for the Agentic Era Fourth annual program offers startups worldwide expanded technical and go-to-market support to build and scale the next generation of agentic cybersecurity companies - AUSTIN, Texas - October 6, 2026 - CrowdStri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Urges ITC to Level the Playing Field, Defend American Sheep Producers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) today led a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission Chairman urging strong support for U.S. sheep producers and relief from damages resulting from sheep imports to ensure U.S. producers are able to compete on a level playing field. "As Members of Congress who proudly represen more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Drought conditions cut Texas pumpkin yields * Texas pumpkin growers are finishing an early harvest after extreme drought cut yields in the state's primary production area by an estimated 30%-40%, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent. "We were in an extreme drought throughout the summer," said Mark Carroll, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Vikki Goodwin and Gwen Graham in Competitive Texas and Florida Lieutenant Governor Races * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Vikki Goodwin for Texas lieutenant governor and Gwen Graham for Florida lieutenant governor, expanding its slate of Democratic women lieutenant governors. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Vikki Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Announces $547 Million Loan Guarantee to Support Tele-Fonika Cable Americas Proposed Manufacturing Facility in Texas * WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced a $547 million loan guarantee to support Tele-Fonika Cable Americas' (TFCA) growing manufacturing investment in the United States. Santander and Erste Bank Polska acted as sole arrangers for this financing. EXIM's loan guarantee will supp more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Expert Insights: Would a diesel export ban lower prices? * As oil prices climb amid disruptions in global energy markets, some U.S. lawmakers are calling for a ban on the U.S. export of diesel fuel. But would that actually translate to lower prices? And how would it affect the North Texas region? Bill Crowder, professor and chair of The University of Texas at Arlington College of Business Economics Department, said a proposed ban  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Freedom LNG LLC; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export U.S.-Sourced Natural Gas to Mexico and To Re-Export Liquefied Natural Gas From Mexico to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of receipt of an application (Application), filed by Freedom LNG LLC on Septemb more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Insurance Group Earns Top Medicare Rankings Ahead of Open Enrollment Experts encourage beneficiaries to review coverage carefully and remain alert to potential Medicare fraud - Mattoon, IL (October 6, 2026) As millions of Medicare beneficiaries prepare to review their coverage during the upcoming Open Enrollment period, First Mid Insurance Group's (FMIG) Senior Solutions division is entering the season with national recognition for its perf more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 Anti-abortion states launch concerted attack on shield states The Freedom From Religion Foundation warns that three anti-abortion states are going hammer and tongs after three other states shielding abortion rights groups and physicians. The attorneys general of Louisiana, Alabama and Arkansas have filed a suit directly before the U.S. Supreme Court contending that shield laws in California, Massachusetts and New Yor more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Genetic time capsule helps researchers rewrite the bat family tree and trace the origins of flight, echolocation * By combining genomes from every living bat family with fossil evidence, researchers found that bats -- and powered flight -- likely originated in Europe and that echolocation emerged before modern bats began to diversify. Bats have mastered feats that set them apart from nearly every other mammal, including powered flight, echolocation, exc more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 5, 2026 California's economy continues to dominate -- topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world's fourth largest economy The Golden State is growing wages and growing the economy What you need to know: New federal data shows California has surpassed $4.5 trillion in economic production, dominates across sectors, and is a leader in increasing wages and salaries. - SACRAMENTO -- While Fox News pundits and politicia more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues Monumental Efforts to Build the Most Resilient Coastal Grid * GHRI progress includes more than 3,000 crew members across Greater Houston installing over 83,500 storm-resilient poles and over 850 automation devices, among other vital resiliency actions. GHRI progress is on track to prevent 150 million customer outage minutes in 2026. HOUSTON - Oct. 6, 20 more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * October 6, 2026 HFTP CEO to Speak on AI's Impact at BLLA Boutique Hotel Owners Conference HFTP's AI Collective continues its commitment to educating the hospitality industry. - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) announced that CEO Frank Wolfe will speak at the upcoming 17th Annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference later this month. Wolfe will host small group discussions on the power of AI and its transform more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Professor James Sample Co-Authors Supreme Court Commentary, Provides Media Analysis October 6, 2026 Professor James Sample of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University recently co-authored a blog post with Professor Eric Segall, executive director of Georgia State University's Emmet Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy. Professor Sample serves on the Center's Board of Advisors. Published on Dorf on Law, "The Biggest more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 ICYMI: DNC Holds National GOTV Call With Vice President Kamala D. Harris to Turbocharge Organizing Efforts in Final Sprint to Midterm Elections Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, and Democratic organizers and leaders from across the country held a national Get Out The Vote (GOTV) call to kick off the final organizing push of the midterm elections. During the call, the s more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: * * * INTA Welcomes Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP New York, New York--October 5, 2026--The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announced the appointment of Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP. In this role, Ms. Carpenter will support INTA's efforts to advance education, thought leadership, and advocacy related to intellectual property (IP), artificia more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * John F. Duffy appointed General Counsel and Acting Solicitor of the USPTO * ALEXANDRIA, VA -- America's Innovation Agency, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), today welcomed John F. Duffy as its new General Counsel and Acting Solicitor. In his new roles, Duffy will serve as the principal legal advisor and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. He will a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Journey to Joy in Medicine(r) Webinar Series * More than 200 health systems have been recognized for their efforts to reduce burnout and improve organizational well-being through the AMA Joy in Medicine(r) Health System Recognition Program. Now's your chance to see exactly how they did it. Elevate your organization's wellness strategies with the six-part Journey to Joy in Medicine webinar series Each session focuses  more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 7 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * La Louisiane podcast: Building a path to student success with Dr. Andy Benoit * In her first interview as La Louisiane Podcast host, Marcelle Fontenot sits down with Dr. Andy Benoit to talk about student experience at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As UL Lafayette's vice president for Student Success, Benoit's focus is helping students at every stage of their academic journeys--from recruitment to graduation and into the  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Local physician indicted in $30 million COVID-19 fraud scheme * HOUSTON - A 66-year-old Houston physician is accused of participating in a scheme that fraudulently billed the federal government millions of dollars for medical services that were never provided. Authorities have now taken Dr. Joseph A. Montes into custody. He made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina Bryan at 10 a.m. t more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Local workers hired through pre-apprenticeship program at Entergy Mississippi sites * TIC--The Industrial Company, a Kiewit Corporation subsidiary, is making a significant commitment to hiring locally for Entergy Mississippi's new infrastructure sites through a pre-apprenticeship construction program. Since launching at the beginning of this year, TIC Reconnect, a four-week pre-apprenticeship program created in partnership with Mississi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Named No. 1 Mega RIA on Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Ranking for Second Consecutive Year SAN DIEGO - October 6, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC, a leading wealth management firm, has been named the No. 1 Mega RIA/* on Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Ranking, marking the second consecutive year the firm has earned the top ranking. Barron's evaluates and ranks the nation's top registered investment advisors (RIAs)  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds 10/5/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments agains more PR

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Mizuho Securities selects HPE to accelerate advanced financial simulations and strengthen AI readiness New infrastructure underpins Mizuho Securities' expanding global business strategy and future AI ambitions In this article * Mizuho Securities selects HPE Cray XD2000 featuring direct liquid cooling to support financial simulations involving more than 360 million calculations per day * A new data center designe more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * More Monkeys Injured After Escape from Cages in Inotiv Facility: PETA Statement October 6, 2026 West Lafayette, Ind. - Please see the following statement from PETA Chief Science Advisor for Primate Experimentation, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, regarding a citation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against a laboratory in Evansville, Indiana, run by Inotiv, a company that continues to collect violations of the Animal Welfare  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU English faculty member takes flight with debut poetry collection * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Brett Hanley, an instructor in Mississippi State's Department of English, will read from her debut poetry collection "I Was Your Bird" Oct. 27, 5 p.m., in Old Main Academic Center, Room 1030. Free and open to the public, Hanley will host a question-and-answer session and book signing after the reading. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate 'I Was more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 05, 2026 Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the Septemb more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street First-Half Profits Soar to Nearly $46 Billion Strong First Half Could Push 2026 Profits to New Record and Boost State and City Tax Revenues October 6, 2026 Wall Street is on pace for a far stronger year than anticipated, with profits reaching $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51.3% from the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following letter by Liz Krueger, D-New York, with co-signers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, New York State Public Service Commission Chair and CEO Rory M. Christian, Secretary to the Commission Michelle L. Phillips, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 - Rory M.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Announces New Radio Board and Executive Committee Appointments * Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Erik Hellum, chief operating officer for Townsquare Media and current NAB Radio Board member, has been named first vice chair of the executive committee for the Radio Board. Dave Santrella, chief executive officer for Salem Media Group, has been appointed to the NAB R more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers Welcomes Emergency Diesel Fuel Tax Relief * WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2026) -- National Sorghum Producers welcomes President Donald Trump's executive order directing temporary relief for the on-road use of dyed diesel, including deferral of applicable federal fuel taxes and relief from penalties through December 31, 2026. NSP urges the administration and Congress to work toward eliminating the defe more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Delegates Install Christian Tadrus as President, Approve Resolutions * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2026) - Christian Tadrus, PharmD, of Moberly, Mo., was installed as 2026-2027 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association by its House of Delegates at the organization's 2026 Annual Convention in Kansas City. Download his headshot here. Tadrus, who has been an NCPA member for mo more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * New awards honor faculty and staff serving graduate students * Longtime UT San Antonio faculty and leaders John Kaulfus, EdD '17, associate vice president and vice provost for Health, Academic and Student Affairs at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center, and Janis Bush, BS '81, MS '83, professor emeritus in the UT San Antonio College of Sciences, are furthering their commitment to graduate education at UT San Antonio through a $25,000 endow more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * New leadership program trains scholars to move special education research into action * How can research guide policymakers in selecting effective models of service delivery in early intervention? How can essential special education knowledge and best practices be integrated into juvenile court systems? And how can we better support the educational and developmental experiences of children and youth in foster care as they move across home, school, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Poll: Working-Class Hispanics Are Working Harder Than Ever but Falling Behind -- And Few Candidates Are Asking for Their Vote * WASHINGTON -- A new survey released today by UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, finds that working-class Hispanics -- 79% of the Latino electorate -- are working harder than ever yet continue living under severe economic strain. The UnidosUS Survey of the Hispanic more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news: * * * October 5, 2026 U.S. Troops Leave Iraq After 23 Years: What's Left and What Comes Next Austin Milks On September 30, 2026, the last U.S. troops left Iraq. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed its forces had pulled out of Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and closing a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Twenty-three years. Four presidents. More than 4,000 Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby's Defense Is an Advertisement for Bad Judgment October 6, 2026 Bobby Pulido's bandmate went to prison for sexual contact with an 8-year-old girl. A year after his release, Pulido put him back onstage at a middle school fundraiser in front of children. Now Creepy Bobby wants South Texas to believe he had no idea. Watch Pulido's train wreck of an interview on CNN HERE. Despite bragging about getting his career-criminal bandma more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby's Disgusting Smoothies October 5, 2026 A new report uncovered a deleted post in which Creepy Bobby Pulido joked about a woman drinking semen smoothies: "Ladies, finally we're good for something." This shouldn't surprise anyone. Just look at Bobby's history: * Bragged about getting his career-criminal bandmate out of jail. That same bandmate later assaulted an 8-year-old girl, and then Pulido still brought him out to perfor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Heartless Henry Fired a Pregnant Aide October 5, 2026 Self-serving Henry Cuellar's treatment of a pregnant employee is back under the spotlight. A new report revisits the lawsuit brought by former top aide Kristie Small, who alleged Cuellar fired her after she requested maternity leave in 2018, the case settled in 2021 with undisclosed terms. Settling the lawsuit didn't erase the questions about his conduct. "Heartless Henry Cuellar is  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Business and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants 25 businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support the long-term success of small businesses in Georgetown, TX - Georgetown, TX (October 6, 2026) - Optimum Business, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile and TV services, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, a leading advocate for business growth and economic development in G more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 6, 2026 Premium travel with a touch of southern charm: American announces its largest Admirals Club lounge in Charlotte FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is doubling down on its premium investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, by announcing plans to open the largest Admirals Club(R) lounge in its network at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Last year, American announced its plans to increase lounge space for customers traveling through more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Investigates Police Use of Force Against Students in Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Education Commissioner Mike Morath demanding answers and accountability over the use of excessive force against children in Texas public schools. "Texas is failing our kids. Our children deserve to go to school in an environment that fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Applauds $51 Million Investment in Rural Healthcare in Texas * WASHINGTON -- Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) applauded the Trump administration's $51 million investment across rural Texas through the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access and outcomes, including funding that will benefit rural hospital districts serving communities in Texas' Thirteenth Congressional District. Established through Hous more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Cisneros Honor Hispanic and Latino Storytellers * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the cultural impacts of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming. Hispanics and Latinos represent 21% of the total population of the United States but Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming account for less than 7% of on-screen roles  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers find evidence of true polar wander * On Earth, everything is moving. The planet spins, the tectonic plates shift and the spin axis wobbles as do the magnetic poles, which makes determining how things move a rather tricky proposition. For Rice University's Richard Gordon, this problem came up when he was trying to understand the history of the Hawaiian hot spot, the deep-mantle source of the volcanism which created the Hawaiian-Emperor chain o more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds Oct. 5, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 29 other State Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded f more PR

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * almatar taps AI-native Sabre Mosaic (R) platform to fuel growth and smarter traveler servicing Sabre's technology continues to drive almatar's momentum - including new markets, rising New Distribution Capability (NDC) bookings, and smoother servicing for travelers - SOUTHLAKE, Texas and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - 06 October, 2026 - A year into its renewed and enhanced partnership with Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR), almatar, one of the fastest-growing more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards Over $7 Million Create Nine New Regional Innovation Clusters New RICs Will Counsel Small Business Suppliers Across Critical Supply Chains, Expanding Domestic Industrial Capacity October 6, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced more than $7 million in awards to establish nine new Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) supporting small businesses and startups in biotechnology, defense, advanced m more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Second Pikal Symposium held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal * Michael J. Pikal was a professor at the UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) and a world expert in Pharmaceutical freeze-drying. UConn hosted the second biennial symposium last month, following the first in 2024, in Pikal's honor and to celebrate his groundbreaking research on freeze-drying. The symposium started with a Hands-on Basic Lyophilizati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump Approving Execution of Fort Hood Terrorist Nidal Hasan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after reports that President Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan. Sen. Cruz said, "Nidal Hasan is a radical Islamist terrorist who carried out an attack in Texas that killed and injured dozens of Americans. He deserves to be executed for his crimes, and I have fought through more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Shakespeare-Borderland Connections Explored in Podcast Featuring Trinity English Professor * Kathryn Vomero Santos' anthology of plays that retell the Bard's works through the lens of "la frontera" are featured by the Folger Shakespeare Library and PBS. Trinity University English professor Kathryn Vomero Santos discusses "The Bard in the Borderlands," an anthology that reimagines Shakespeare through Chicanx, indigenous, and borderlands perspectives, on the Fo more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Student Success Expanded Through Stay the Course Partnership * FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tarleton State University and Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) formalized a new partnership Tuesday, Oct. 6, marking a shared commitment to removing barriers that prevent students from completing their education and reaching their full potential. At the center of the partnership is Stay the Course(r), CCFW's evidence-based student success model. Built on a simple b more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 7 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Study reveals how individual experiences shape the brain's wiring * A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that, while each brain is wired differently, the portions used for demanding, attention-heavy tasks may become the most distinctly personal. The study, led by Pinar Demirayak, Ph.D., a researcher in the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, explores the idea that experience reshapes neural connections, making the br more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC and Daiwa House Sell Advanced Manufacturing Building in Southwest Houston to Publicly Traded Tenant The 153,928-SF Building was sold for $26.8 million October 5, 2026 Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, and joint venture partner Daiwa House Texas Inc. have sold Building 3 at Blue Ridge Commerce Center ("Blue Ridge") in Houston, Texas. Located at 16851 Blue Ridge  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggie engineers recognized at 2026 Outstanding Engineering Awards Six former students and seven current students were honored at this year's Outstanding Engineering Awards, coinciding with Texas A&M University's sesquicentennial. Oct. 5, 2026 By Kamryn Chapman, Contributor At the Outstanding Engineering Awards, 13 Aggie engineers were recognized with the college's highest honor -- an award that represents the utmost standard  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Okoroafor earns NSF CAREER Award for work in hydrogen generation Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor received the National Science Foundation's highest honor for early-career faculty for her research on understanding and sustaining hydrogen generation from reactive rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. Oct. 6, 2026 By Kendra Bolin, Contributor Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor, assistant professor in Texas A&M University's Harold Vance Departm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Josh Findlay, director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation National Election Protection Project, and a senior fellow for election policy at the America First Policy Institute, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Restoring Election Integrity: Oversight of Voter Fraud in New Jersey": * * * Good morning, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and members of the Subcommittee on Oversight of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. Thank more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 5 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Unveils Trailer For New Dr. Rod Paige Biopic, Paragraphs Of A Paige * Texas Southern University and its School of Communication announce the release of the official trailer for Paragraphs of a Paige, a new hybrid biographical short film chronicling pivotal chapters in the life and legacy of Dr. Rod Paige, whose journey from Mississippi to Texas Southern University ultimately led him to become the first African American U.S. Secreta more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Rise & Research * Caleb Phillips on genetics, wound healing and community collaboration. Welcome to Rise & Research where cutting-edge discoveries are made as accessible as your morning coffee. This monthly feature offers a closer look at the transformative research happening on our campus. Pull up a chair as we talk with faculty who are pushing boundaries while creating opportunities for the next generation. In this installment, Jacob Gordon sits down with C more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The techniques AI uses to create images can help predict floods, researchers say * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A flash flood can devastate a community for years in a matter of minutes. These disasters account for roughly 85% of floods and cause thousands of deaths annually worldwide, with water levels capable of shooting up 30 feet and receding back to normal levels in the span of a single, unpredictable day, according to the National Weather more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * TP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Latin America Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the Customer Experience Management Industry The company is recognized for translating global scale into localized execution, combining disciplined growth, innovation, and customer-centric delivery to strengthen its leadership position across the Latin Ame more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 6 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Trauma-Informed AI Persistence Study * Peer-reviewed study of 45 online working adult undergraduates introduces a model linking course design, psychological safety and guided AI use. University of Phoenix researchers have published a new peer-reviewed study examining how stress, self-regulation, resilience, belonging, psychological safety and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) interact in the experiences of non-traditional online students more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity's Hometown of San Antonio Short-Listed for Global Cities to Watch * San Antonio is named to Oxford Economics' 2026 "Cities to Watch" list, part of its Global Cities Index analysis. The economic advisory firm highlighted the city's consistent GDP growth and steady employment gains, reflecting San Antonio's sustained economic momentum compared with other major U.S. metros. San Antonio is one of just four U.S. cities to make economic advisory firm Oxford more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * TWS Fellows named for 2026 A celebrated group of 10 wildlifers have been selected for excellence in the field October 5, 2026 The Wildlife Society has awarded fellowships to 10 wildlife professionals for 2026. The Society gives Fellows Awards each year to individuals who have "distinguished themselves through exceptional service" to the profession and have been members for at least 10 years. The new fellows will be re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct * As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on "Pass the Trash" practices, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts' handling of alleged sexu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Sarah Ryker, associate director for geology, energy and minerals at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Sinkhole Mapping Act (H.R. 900), America's Living Library Act (S. 4023), Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Act (S. 4846) and the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (S. 4870): * * * Thank you, Senator Lee and Senator Heinrich, and members of the committee. I am Dr. Sarah Ryker  more PR

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * UMO Business Students Meet with North Carolina State Treasurer October 6, 2026 MOUNT OLIVE - On Monday, October 5, North Carolina's 29th State Treasurer addressed students in the University of Mount Olive's Robert L. Tillman School of Business on the mission and responsibilities of the North Carolina State Treasurer's Office, highlighting his efforts to improve investment returns for North Carolina's pension fund and discussing key aspects  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW's Regional Alumni Networks Create Connections Across the Country October 6, 2026 By Jill Laiacona Jessica Mitchell Essalih '05 jumped at the chance to lead the University of Mary Washington's Texas Regional Alumni Network when she relocated from New York City to Austin. "It's remarkable, even for a few hours, to be surrounded by people who value UMW's Honor Code, a liberal arts education and a Carl's milkshake," said Essalih, who met more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Longhorns Strengthen Texas Cybersecurity From a New Home on Campus UT's Regional Security Operations Center opens a new office where students can gain hands-on experience protecting essential public services across the state. Morgan Severson October 6, 2026 Oct. 1 marks the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, the date also marked a milestone for Longhorns: the grand opening of the University of Texas Regional Security Operations Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof October 6, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of t more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Alumni Bigelow, Ewart, Mayfield Honored at Ag Day 2026 Ceremony * Annual awards highlight day-long festivities celebrating the impact of agriculture in Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture honored alumni and supporters at Ag Day 2026, an expanded reimagining of the annual fall event celebrating the economic, education and human impacts of agriculture on the state of Te more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio launches task force to shape future School of Hospitality * UT San Antonio has launched a task force to develop recommendations on the creation of a School of Hospitality by Fall 2027. Building on the success of the university's Hospitality and Events Management program, this Academic Affairs initiative seeks to expand workforce-aligned educational opportunities, experiential learning and career pathways for students while supp more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UTSA Football hosts South Florida in a Thursday night showdown on ESPN * One might say it's ironic that the UTSA football team will be wearing its popular "Lights Out" black uniforms for Thursday's game against South Florida. After all, the lights will be shining brighter than ever on the Roadrunners that evening. UTSA Athletics will host ESPN's 'SportsCenter on Campus' in the hours leading up to the network's nationally-televised showdown be more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 7 -- University of Washington-Tacoma posted the following news: * * * UW Tacoma faculty design AI-enabled training system to help interdisciplinary students combat cybercrime * In 2025 alone, more than $8.6 billion was lost due to cybercrime, and at least 7% of the funds lost are attributed to AI-assisted fraud, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These record-setting numbers reflect the newfound ease with which criminals can run fraud operations, in large part because of emerging AI tools. But just a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Warehouse Logistics Company to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge * SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Birchstone Management, a warehousing and logistics management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, agreed to provide $55,000 to a female job applicant and $445,000 for a class settlement fund following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The EEOC more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * White House Issues Executive Order Providing Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to temporarily allow off-road "dyed" diesel for highway use and defer the applicable Federal excise tax, following similar actions taken by the governors of Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas. Under President Trump's action, the Treasury Department will defer payment of the Fed more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Why some people are good at math while others struggle * Research identifies the cognitive skills that are strong indicators of math ability, providing a possible blueprint for better instruction techniques. Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it? New research offers a closer look at the thinking skills that may help explain differences in math ability. Dr. Daniel Hajovsky, associate professor in the Department of Educati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Money Launderers, and Drug Traffickers * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE will continue to enforce our nation's laws and remove illegal aliens from American communities WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted for despicable crimes including lewd or lascivious acts with a child under more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan operations * MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 6, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company (SEMCO) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) today announced the sale of Xcel Energy's Michigan natural gas operations to SEMCO and electric operations to UPPCO. If approved by regulators, Xcel Energy's 6,000 natural gas cus more PR