HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'An investment in people': Rice physics professor earns Packard Fellowship * Rice University's Yonglong Xie, an assistant professor in physics and astronomy, is one of 20 early-career scientists, mathematicians and engineers to receive a 2026 Packard Fellowship. Xie will use this award to develop new microscopy tools to reveal how matter is transformed by the quantum vacuum. Xie's lab studies the electronic properties of materials that are only an atom or a more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'College GameDay' returns to Provo for first time since 2009 as BYU hosts Top-10 clash with Notre Dame * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot heads to Provo, Utah, for the first time since 2009, setting up live on the lawn at Heritage Halls on BYU's campus on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the AP Top-10 showdown between the BYU Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The show airs from 9 a.m. - noon ET on more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * 25 Years of Partnership, Progress Celebrated at Tarleton State Waco * WACO, Texas -- A quarter-century of educational opportunity and community partnership took center stage Wednesday as Tarleton State University and McLennan Community College (MCC) celebrated 25 years of collaboration at Tarleton State Waco. University and college leadership joined faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners for the anniversary ceremony at MCC's Michaeli more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Serves Up Sweet, Savory and Spooky Favorites for Halloween Ghoulishly good deals on tasty eats and treats to make spooky season a little sweeter - IRVING, TX (Oct. 15, 2026) -- Halloween cravings are creeping in, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is making sure last-minute treat runs are anything but scary. From cheesy pizza and candy bowl must-haves at participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(R) stores to crispy quesadillas an more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC symposium prepares religious support teams for future fight Oct. 15, 2026 By Nicholas J. De La Pena, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Senior Chaplain Corps leaders from across Air Education and Training Command gathered here Oct. 14-15 for the 2026 AETC Senior Religious Support Team Symposium to prepare teams to support Airmen, families and  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Affordable Housing Development Opens with Help of $500K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Home Bank * Affordable Housing Program Grant Helped Fund 31 Units of Supportive Housing HOUSTON, TEXAS, October 15, 2026--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Home Bank and Bread of Life Inc. gathered with community partners today to celebrate the grand opening and r more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * African American young adults favor family support when it comes to caring for older adults * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 15, 2026 - A study led by Nekehia Quashie, an assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health Sciences, examined how different African American age groups felt about the responsibility of supporting older adults. The research compared whether African American young adults (ages 18-39),  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Elections, Ramirez, Immigration Advocates Introduce a People-Centered Vision for Immigration Reform * Congress last acted on immigration reform 40 years ago, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which created pathways to citizenship for approximately 2.7 million immigrants. Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Committee on Homeland Security Subcom more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Alliance for Justice, an organization committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity, posted the following news release: * * * Alliance for Justice Launches AFJ Law, Offering Free Legal Counsel to Nonprofits Facing Mounting Legal and Political Threats * New pro bono program supports organizations with advocacy and 501(c)(3) compliance matters Washington, D.C., O more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 Forever Forward at DFW: Elevating, expanding and enhancing the customer experience In the latest episode of Forever Forward at DFW, American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden shares the latest on the airline's premium enhancements and expansions at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), including new lounge spaces, Flagship(R) check-in and continued focus on the digital experience for premium customers. American's investment in more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $ 773 Million in Opioid Settlement with Albertsons for Its Role in the Opioid Epidemic * Attorney General Ken Paxton was part of a multistate coalition that secured a settlement with Albertsons that, once final, would require the grocery chain to pay more than $773 million nationally to address its role in the opioid crisis. Under the settlement, Texas and its Political Subdivisions are eligible to receive more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters to Data Center Developments Across Texas to Ensure Reporting of Water Use and Compliance with Texas Law * Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued letters to 156 data center developments across the state of Texas as part of his ongoing efforts to protect Texas resources and communities. Previously, Attorney General Paxton announced that he launched an investigation into hundreds of data center develop more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Automotive Power Electronics & Semiconductor Market to reach US$117.20bn * Visiongain has released its new Automotive Power Electronics & Semiconductor Market Report 2026-2036, forecasting that the global market will g more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release: * * * UK Power Transmission and Distribution Investor Event Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, are today hosting institutional investors and analysts for a UK power transmission and distribution event, which will include a site visit to the Bramford to Twinstead Network Optimisation project being delivered for National Grid in Suffolk. The event will include a presentation from Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive Ph more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Across the Country, Servers Are Keeping More of What They Earn Thanks to No Tax on Tips October 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - All over the United States, members of the Ways and Means Committee are hearing directly from servers, bartenders, and the small business owners who employ them about how No Tax on Tips, one of President Trump's signature policies included in the Wor more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Texas Guest Wins a $100,000 Jackpot at IP Casino Resort Spa BILOXI, Miss. - A lucky Texan will return home from the IP Casino Resort Spa as a big winner from a jackpot worth an even $100,000. "Justin" was playing IGT Double Top Dollar(TM) when the $50 bet yielded the $100,000 prize during the game's bonus round on Sunday, Oct. 4. The IP Casino Resort Spa team congratulates it more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Earns 15 Rankings in Chambers UK 2027 October 15, 2026 London What to Know - Bracewell's London office earned 15 practice and individual rankings in Chambers UK 2027, spanning energy and natural resources, projects, asset-based lending, international arbitration and corporate crime and investigations. - Bracewell earned a Band 1 ranking in UK-Wide: Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas for the fourth consecutive year, and Jason Fox earned  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 15 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Breaking Ground at ASPIRE: ASPIRE Studies Pavement Integrity With University of Texas at El Paso * Researchers at ASPIRE are not only looking at ways to build electrification up but also studying the ways it breaks down. The Utah Department of Transportation sent a truck equipped with a falling weight deflectometer to the research center on Sept. 23. In this effort with ASPIRE's team at the University of Texas at El Paso, researchers sought to test different pav more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown scholar to play key role in federally funded project to prevent neurodegenerative disease * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry Nicolas Fawzi will direct Brown's role in a multi-institution project funded by a federal grant of up to $28.6 million focused on better understanding neurodegenerative disease. By developing new approaches to detect and characterize protein  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Calls for Investigation of Report Paxton Strong-Armed Civil Servant Into Approving Baseless Lawsuit Against EPIC Housing Project October 15, 2026 The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today called for the State Bar of Texas' Commission for Lawyer Discipline and other relevant bodies to investigate Attorney General Ken Paxton's alleged efforts to pressure a civil servant into approving ba more PR

PASADENA, California, Oct. 16 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Kareem El-Badry Wins Packard Fellowship October 15, 2026 Kareem El-Badry, associate professor of astronomy at Caltech, has been selected as one of 20 Packard Fellows for 2026. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering provide just under $990,000 in unrestricted funds for early career researchers to use over a five-year period. Much of El-Badry's work involves uncovering hidden populations of black holes. Our Milky Way galaxy i more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Announces Leadership Transition in Resource Industries IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced Denise Johnson, group president of Resource Industries, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. Derrick York, who currently serves as president of Solar Turbines and Caterpillar senior vice president, has been appointed group president of Resource Industrie more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce Funding will expand access to workforce training, define skills needed for future jobs and connect more people to modern manufacturing careers Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Central Carolina Community College launch statewide workforce initiative in Sanford - IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) expanded i more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 29 IRVING, Texas, October 15, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release third-quarter financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 29. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on [Text omitted]. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $657K in narcotics over a four-day period at Del Rio Port of Entry 10/14/2026 DEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized more than $657,000 in narcotics. "In just four days, exceptional target profiling and rigorous inspections led to these significant seizures," said Acting Port Director Julian DeHoyos, Del Rio Port of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $30 million in meth at Laredo Port of Entry 10/15/2026 LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million. "The steadfast dedication of our workforce remains the cornerstone of our border security strategy," said Alberto Flores, port director. "This successful enforcement action underscores ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Unveils USAFA Board of Visitors Semiannual Report Ahead of Meeting in Colorado Springs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV), formally sent the Board's comprehensive, forward-looking semiannual report of recommendations for the Academy to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. This report fulfills one of the Board's key statutory responsibi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Chambers Recognizes Hunton in 2027 UK Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its lawyers were recognized in the 2027 edition of the Chambers UK Guide. The guide ranks the top law firms and lawyers working throughout the United Kingdom. Hunton was once again recognized by Chambers UK for the following practice areas: * Asset Finance: Aviation Finance * Data Protection & Information Law I more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 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: * * * Argentinian Official Who Oversaw Pfizer COVID Vaccine Trials Sued for Failing to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths In an exclusive interview with The Defender, Argentinian journalist Federico Dario Teijeiro revealed highlights from his seven-month investigation into the 2025 more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS News: Trump Administration Announces $78 Million for Rural Healthcare Workforce, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Facility Upgrades Across Texas * Trump Administration Announces $78 Million for Rural Healthcare Workforce, Chronic Disease Prevention, and Facility Upgrades Across Texas These investments will support the rural health workforce, modernize aging equipment, and ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news: * * * Common Defense Endorses Slate of 2026 Gubernatorial Candidates October 15, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of an expanded slate of candidates running for governor across the country: Amy Klobuchar (MN), Aaron Ford (NV), and Gina Hinojosa (TX). These three candidates join our already endorsed gubernatorial candidates of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest Winners * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a reception and awards ceremony for the nearly 150 middle school students who participated in her 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. "It was wonderful to be joined by so many of the participants and winners of my Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Competition. I started this contest in the hope that we cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso Chamber of Commerce's Effort to Rename Bridge of the Americas * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to media inquires about the El Paso Chamber of Commerce's effort to rename the Bridge of the Americas after Donald Trump: "Gas prices are through the roof because of Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran; businesses and consumers are struggling because o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Joins Field Hearing in Austin to Examine ICE Shootings Across Texas * AUSTIN, T.X. -- Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) joined Democratic Members of Congress for a field hearing in Austin to examine shootings involving federal immigration agents across Texas and demand greater transparency and accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The hearing was led by Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX-35) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Bexar County, Cibolo Fire Departments Receive $7.3M to Hire and Train First Responders * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that fire departments in Bexar County and the San Antonio area were awarded federal grants totaling $7,304,094 through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) program, which will help save lives and k more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: South Texas Fire Departments Receive More Than $300K to Improve Emergency Response, Keep Texans Safe * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that fire departments in South Texas were awarded federal grants totaling $338,999 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which will help save lives and keep Texans safe by improving recruitmen more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies' Future Ready Nonprofits Program Strengthens Communities in Canada Story Highlights * Global initiative equips mission-driven organizations with the technology, skills and support needed to strengthen communities and scale impact across Canada * Five Canadian nonprofits receive tailored digital transformation support, including cybersecurity, AI skil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Inside Elections Shifts Additional Senate Races Towards Democrats, Warn of "Embarrassing" Potential "Blowout" for GOP in Final Stretch Inside Elections shifts Texas, Kansas, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Florida Senate races towards Democrats - With under three weeks to go until the midterms, race raters at Inside Elections have shifted five additional Senate races toward Democrats and are warning of a potential "embarrass more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 14, 2026 THREE WEEKS OUT: Senate Map "Expands" For Democrats as GOP Sees "Rising Threat to the Senate Majority" on "Increasingly Shaky" Battleground With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, coverage continues to highlight how Democrats are on offense, increasingly competing in "deep in Trump territory" as an "increasingly shaky" Republican Senate map "provide[s] little reassurance for the GOP" amid the potential "wors more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Louisiana Families Receive Storm-Resistant Roofs Thanks to a $129K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank * FORTIFIED-Designated Roof Strengthens and Protects Homes from Storm Damage SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, October 15, 2026--Eight families in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, received new FORTIFIED-designated roofs to protect their homes from severe weather. A $129,442 FH more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: * * * Toxic Industrial Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Severe Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns Study Finds Industrial Pollution in Louisiana Associated With Higher Odds of Birth Defects That Cause Life-Long, Sometimes Fatal, Health Risks October 14, 2026 - New Orleans -- An environmental health study of infants treated at two major Louisiana hospitals found a strong connection between levels of toxic industrial air pollutio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news: * * * Feature Article: Next-Gen 911 Interoperability - One Step Closer * The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is collaborating with the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Interoperability Task Force and other partners to advance interoperability standards. Together, they have reached a significant milestone: the release of the first open-source repository of NG911 test code for interoperability and standards conform more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on October 1, 2026, Tennessee Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (TGP), 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.208(f)(2) of the Commission's r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on October 1, 2026, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia), 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002-2700, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.216(b) of the Commissi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * 5 US Senate Races to Watch This Midterm Election Cycle Oct 15, 2026 Believe it or not, we're just a few weeks away from the midterm elections. Candidates across the country are refining their closing messages as many voters who don't follow politics closely are tuning in for the first time. While there is no presidential race this cycle, the stakes are just as high as both parties jostle for control of Congress and the ability to shape the legislat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Forward Searcy Site 1 earns Entergy Arkansas 'Select Site' certification * SEARCY, Ark. - Forward Searcy and Entergy Arkansas today announced that Forward Searcy Site 1 has earned Entergy Arkansas' Select Site certification, recognizing the 44.46-acre property as a development-ready industrial site that has completed rigorous due diligence and meets established site-readiness standards. Representatives from Forward Searcy, Entergy Arka more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Four Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service * Hometown: Manahawkin, New Jersey Lillian Gale was getting coffee with her freshman-year high school English teacher when she found out she was selected as a Voyager Scholar. "She was the first person to give me the space and support to create change in an actionable way," Gale said. "It was surreal to share that moment with her." A first-generation college stude more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Free educational webinar makes estate planning easier to understand * DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 -- An estimated 56% of Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan, leaving their financial wellness at risk. Estate planning helps people protect loved ones, clarify their wishes and support the causes that matter to them most. During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 19-25, the American Heart Association, devo more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * From Soil to Discovery: East Texas A&M Students Identify Two New Bacterial Viruses * A two-semester research experience gives undergraduates the chance to expand scientific knowledge and become authors of an accepted journal article. A soil sample collected near a campus lake. Another gathered from a stormwater basin in Caddo Mills. Hidden in both were viruses that had never been identified--until East Texas A&M University students went looking.  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Sarah Rogers * Sarah Rogers is aware how challenging it can be to navigate higher education. As a first-generation college student, it took her nine years to complete her bachelor's degree. Now, as a senior instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, that experience has shaped her teaching philosophy to prioritize empathy and center students. Fostering a comfortable environ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Julia Nelson, chief operating officer of the Woodson Center: * * * Tragedy and triumph Oct 14, 2026 Marvin Olasky's seminal work on American poverty is both complemented by and contrasts with Bob Woodson's treatise on the capacity of indigenous leadership. - Reflecting on the historic federal Welfare Reform Act three decades after its signing, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich recently more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Got the gig 'em gene * She is spirited, a bit quirky and full of personality. Her mind is good, and her feet quick. Her abilities and skills are a unique, near-perfect combination of strong genes and years of consistent dedication, strenuous training and discipline both in and out of the classroom. She is a powerhouse -- her drive to excel is unable to be reined in. Because of th more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $78 Million In Rural Healthcare Grants October 15, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to award $78 million in Rural Texas Strong grants to 216 rural healthcare providers throughout the state. "Every Texan deserves access to high-quality healthcare, no matter where they live," said Governor Abbott. "This $78 million investment will help more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Lee, Pazey To Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education October 15, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Cynthia D. Lee, Ed.D. and Barbara Pazey, Ph.D. to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2029, respectively. The Committee provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with disabilities more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Wetsel To Texas Veterans Commission October 14, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Todd Wetsel to the Texas Veterans Commission for a term set to expire on December 31, 2031. The Commission works to ensure veterans, their dependents, and survivors receive all benefits. They also train and certify county officers to provide services to those same groups. Todd Wetsel of Amarillo is the senior vice president  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Tax Relief For Texans Impacted By July Storms October 15, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the severe storm and flooding event that began on July 14, 2026. "Texans who took damage from the July storms and floods need this relief," said Governor Abbott. "I u more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton appoints David Hernandez to Board of Directors * Halliburton announced the appointment of Mr. David Hernandez to its board of directors on October 15, 2026. HOUSTON - Oct. 15, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) announced the appointment of David Hernandez to its board of directors to serve until the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Hernandez will be s more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Gains Four New Practice Rankings and Band 1 Recognition in Chambers UK 2027 Guide * Chambers and Partners UK ranked seven Haynes Boone practice groups and 16 attorneys in its 2027 directory, underscoring the continued growth and sophistication of the firm's London office. The firm received four new practice rankings in Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital, Private Equity: VC Investment, International Arbit more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston felon convicted of trafficking methamphetamine and possessing firearm * HOUSTON - A 46-year-old man has been convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal jury deliberated for approximately two hours before convicting Eduardo Nevares Oct. 8 following a two-day trial. At trial, the jury heard that law enforcemen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * In Memory: Steven Michael Keith, Sr. * USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Steven Michael Keith, Sr. of Stuttgart, Arkansas, who passed away on October 9, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Jo, their three children, Michael, Joshua, and Spencer, and their families, including 11 grandchildren, and his brother, Mark. Born in 1956 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Steven and his military family moved f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Indian national pleads guilty in elderly fraud scheme while in prison * HOUSTON - A 32-year-old Indian national has admitted to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Sumit Kumar Singh admitted he participated in the scheme while serving a federal sentence for a previous mail fraud conviction involving elderly victims. In 2025, Singh obtained a contraband cell phone while incarcerated and used it to communicate  more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Alumnus joins his former professor as AAPRA Fellow * An Indiana State University alumnus is receiving national recognition for his work in parks and recreation. Chase Ellis has been elected a fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), one of the highest professional honors in the parks, recreation and conservation field. Ellis was inducted into the academy Sept. 30 at an awards banquet. The more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation posted the following news: * * * Ingenuity at any age: What winners of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge learned about entrepreneurship * Months after the Mott Million Dollar Challenge concluded, Kayley Xu is still testing her winning solution and thinking about how to bring it to market. The STEM-loving teen pitched a wearable medical device she designed to improve respiratory diagnostics. "I'm really grateful for experiences like these as they're really formative for helping more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Tackling global food security K-State awarded two Feed the Future Innovation Labs from the U.S. Department of State Oct. 15, 2026 870 million people worldwide lack sufficient access to safe, nutritious food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Two newly announced research labs at Kansas State University will help to address these needs. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the U.S. Department of State announced funding for eight new innovation labs across more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Spurs EPA to Address Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Parts of Texas, Tennessee * WASHINGTON-- A federal judge has approved a legal agreement requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize plans for cleaning up unhealthy sulfur dioxide air pollution in four areas of Texas and Tennessee. The agreement, which was approved on Wednesday, includes steps to reduce harmful levels of the pollution in areas where more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, House Leader Hakeem Jeffrie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America. MICHAEL STEELE: Democratic Leader, H more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * LevelBlue Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Managed Security Services Leadership Recognition highlights LevelBlue's innovation, global scale, platform strategy, and customer-centric approach to delivering measurable cybersecurity outcomes. - San Antonio, TX -- October 15, 2026 -- In recognition of its stro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country This Month Will Showcase the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Prepare Students for Careers By Building Their STEM and Other Skills An immersive star show inside a portable planetarium. A student-run farmer's market with youth-grown produce. An augmented reality design workshop. An advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program showcase. Those are a few of the hands-on, real-world activities that help more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Manufactured home park residents are at extreme risk of heat deaths * Will Brookfield end YES! Communities' window A/C ban? A 2-year investigation by National Public Radio (NPR), tracking deaths from heat, found that residents manufactured home parks are among the most at risk. The Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at Arizona State University found that manufactured home residents in Maricopa County, Arizona, are six  more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Walgreens Property in Temple, Texas TEMPLE, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 13,573-square-foot Walgreens property in Temple, Texas. "This Walgreens moved to contract well ahead of the average marketing time for comparable Texas locations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Costa, Colleagues Urge "Full and Faithful" Implementation of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and 20 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump urging "full and faithful" implementation of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. McCaul introduced and ch more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Mexico honors Luis Alonzo Garcia, who opened doors for generations of MSU farmworker students * Feeling unprepared for the rigors of college, out of place on a sprawling Big Ten university campus and far from his farmworker family in Texas, freshman Elias Lopez was ready to leave Michigan State University, drive home and quit his journey in higher education. But his car quit first. Lopez's beat-up old 1989 Honda Civic Wagon broke down about 10 mi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * More to Love from Rapid Rewards: Southwest Airlines Expands Rewards, Redemption, and Member Benefits * New loyalty program benefits, expanded redemption options, premium experiences, and fleetwide Starlink connectivity bring more value to Rapid Rewards DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today the next evolution of its award-winning Rapid Rewards(r) program, making the loyalty program more rewardi more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 15 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Morris to discuss how to move a legacy forward during Deal Lecture * AMES, Iowa - What does it take to lead a family-owned business when you're not a member of that family? Craig Morris will present, "Earning the Right to Lead Someone Else's Legacy," during the 2026 William K. Deal Leadership Lecture Oct. 30, at Iowa State University. The lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall. The event is more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Career Center helps students make national internship connections * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's Career Center is making connections that are launching the dreams of Bulldogs through internships across the country, on-the-job student experiences that often open doors to future employment and informed career path decisions. With employer partners around Mississippi and the U.S., MSU is introducing a new resource for students inter more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Energy Selects Projects for Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and Other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) Program Funding October 13, 2026 By Camille Norton On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 31 grid-improvement projects across 26 states to receive funding through the SPARK Program - the Speed to Power Through Accelerated more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Needville trucker sentenced for transporting 10 illegal aliens in hazardous conditions * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 51-year-old Needville, TX man will serve federal prison time after authorities discovered 10 illegal aliens concealed inside his tractor-trailer. Robert Martinez Jr. pleaded guilty May 20. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Martinez to serve 21 months in federal prison to be imme more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NEW Naturalized Voter Poll: Committed but Cost-Conscious and Feeling Less Secure in Their Citizenship Status * ***Interviews available with data experts and naturalized, eligible voters from California, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin*** WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new poll, commissioned by the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) and conducted by the U.S. Immigration more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 14 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * New Student-Created Mural Represents ETAMU's Culture and Community * Valeria Pacheco, an East Texas A&M University Bachelor of Social Work student, combined campus traditions with Texas street art to create a colorful Spirit Wall now on display in the Rayburn Student Center (RSC). Pacheco's design process began with a search for inspiration and online research of different college and street murals. Inspiration finally arrived while reflecting on more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * New York National Guard Battalion Mobilizes for Southern Border Mission * One hundred and twenty New York Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the 204th Engineer Battalion recently took part in mobilization ceremonies at the armory in Binghamton, New York, for a federal deployment to the southern border. The battalion's Headquarters and Headquarters Company held a ceremony Oct. 8, while families of the Forward Support Company held their official send-off more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * No. 1 in the World: Bearkat Bradlee Miller Sets PRCA Regular-Season Earnings Record * Sam Houston State University student and Huntsville native Bradlee Miller has reached the top of professional rodeo, finishing the 2026 regular season as the No. 1 bareback rider in the world and setting a new Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) record for regular-season earnings in his event. Miller earned $303,911 during the 2026 regular season, surpass more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems * Renewed NSF AI Institute will expand research from learning-enabled optimization to intelligent systems that can learn, reason and operate in the physical world Key Takeaways * NSF awarded $15 million over five years to continue UC San Diego's leadership of TILOS, supporting its second phase through 2031. * TILOS is expanding from l more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Nuclear Microreactors Market to reach US$1.53bn * The global microreactor market is projected to grow from US$482.8 million in 2027 to US$1,531.8 million (US$1.53 billion) by 2037, at a CAGR of 12.2%, according to the  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * O'Donnell Foundation marks nearly $400 million in support for UT Southwestern with final gift * Legacy includes ongoing support from oil-producing lands; William T. Solomon Outpatient Building honors longtime leader's stewardship and service DALLAS - Oct. 15, 2026 - The O'Donnell Foundation's legacy of support for UT Southwestern Medical Center will reach nearly $400 million with a capstone gift of its remaining assets, co more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Old games built on imagination and dice rolls thrive at Northeastern * Get in character, roll the dice and make up stories; this student club thrives It's like improv theater meets dice The pressure was on. A pretend hoodlum named Specs led a crew that was out to steal imagined luxury cars from a fictional gangster named Mike Razor. Specs sat at a table in an unused Northeastern University classroom on a recent Saturday, shaking dice in his hand a more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Philip Vigil, Head Coach - CSU Pueblo * This week on Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we welcome CSU Pueblo Head Coach Philip Vigil! A former quarterback at Colorado Mesa, Vigil began his coaching career at Colorado School of Mines in 2009. His path through the profession includes stops at Northwest Missouri State, Colorado Mesa, Fort Hays State, and Stephen F. Austin before taking over as head coach at Western  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release: * * * Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts * Public Knowledge is pleased to announce two additions to our staff to enhance the organization's broadband expertise and government affairs ou more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Rainfall reshapes river ecosystems and food webs, study finds * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. Global warming is often treated as synonymous with climate change, but rising temperatures are only one consequence of the human-driven phenomenon. Changes in rainfall patterns are another, but their effects on ecosystems are less understood. In fact, rain has an outsized impact on the ecol more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Record ROTC Classes Prepare More UT Students for Military Leadership * The U.S. Army, Air Force and Space Force are surpassing their recruiting goals, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is preparing a record number of cadets to lead their ranks. This fall 80 first-year students entered Army ROTC and 82 entered Air Force ROTC, setting records for both programs and bringing UT's total number of cadets to more than 400. The growth reflects th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following letter with co-signers to National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 9, 2026 The Honorable Jay Clayton Director of National Intelligence Office of the Director of National Intelligence 1500 Tysons McLean Drive McLean, VA 22102 Dear Director Clayton, We would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment by President Trump to lead the White House's Super Intelligence Force (SIF). We write to express s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Introduces National Coordination Center and Commercial Cyber Capabilities Codification Act * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) is proud to introduce the National Coordination Center and Commercial Cyber Capabilities Coordination Act, which would codify into law the Trump Administration's existing Executive Order 14390 and National Security Presidential Memorandum 15. "I'm proud to introduce legislation to codify President Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Ciscomani, Espaillat Renew Push to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion, Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, re-introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and uplift their important work shaping the landscape of more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Resource Day for Veterans, Military Families Planned in Fort Worth * FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tarleton State University's Division of Global, Community and First-gen Initiatives, the Division of External Operations and United Way of Tarrant County will collaborate for United in Service, a special day honoring and supporting veterans and military families. The free event is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, on Tarleton State's Fort Worth campus at more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB posted the following news release: * * * Retina(tm) At-Bit Imaging System Surpasses 50-Well Milestone in First Year of Deployment * Global adoption underscores the value of earlier, high-resolution subsurface insights In its first year of commercial deployment, the SLB Retina(tm) at-bit imaging system has been used in more than 50 wells across 18 locations worldwide, demonstrating growing demand for reliable access to higher-resolution subsurface information that can inf more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice graduate student starts club to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities * Rice University students now have the opportunity to volunteer with a new campus club led by graduate student Sayuri Jayawardena. The club is part of Lifelong Learning with Friends, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive continuing education programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Originally launched at the Univ more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * University Celebrates Eva Andrei's Kavli Prize and a Career of Discovery By Kitta MacPherson October 15, 2026 A symposium honors the physicist whose unexpected discovery helped open a new field of science: twistronics - Rutgers physicist Eva Andrei was looking for something else when she discovered a new way to change how materials conduct electricity. At an Oct. 6 symposium at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Andrei shared the story behin more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 15 -- Saint-Gobain, a construction and high-performance materials manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 SAINT-GOBAIN STRENGTHENS ITS INFRASTRUCTURE OFFER IN NORTH AMERICA WITH THE ACQUISITION OF D.S. BROWN IN CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire D.S. Brown Company, a leading North American designer, manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered solutions for bridge, airport and other transportation infrastructure applications. Headquar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Siemens transforms computational lithography for next-generation AI semiconductors with NVIDIA cuLitho October 14, 2026 Plano, Texas, USA * Collaboration between Siemens and NVIDIA delivers up to 12x acceleration for full-chip optical proximity correction (OPC) workloads in lithography * Enables practical full-chip optimization of p more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * SMaHT Network advances approaches for finding rare DNA mutations within the body * Somatic mutations, the DNA changes that occur as our bodies grow and age, not only hold an important key to cancer, but are emerging as the seeds of a wide range of common, non-cancerous diseases. The Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network, a National Institutes of Health Common Fund initiative to catalog all the normal processes of somatic mutation, has more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is n more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * STaRT@Rice brings research training, connections and new ideas together * For the sixth fall in a row, Rice University's Tony Brown welcomed a new group of researchers to STaRT@Rice with the familiar line. But when Brown created the program in 2021, he had something bigger in mind than teaching students how to run an analysis or master a new research method. He knew from experience. As a doctoral student at the University of Michigan, Brown participated i more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Stephens Greth Foundation Gift Expands Opportunities for West Texas Students and Engineering Innovation at UT Austin A $50 million gift will create new scholarships for Permian Basin students and support the newly opened Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building. October 15, 2026 Inspired by the life and values of Autry C. Stephens, The Stephens Greth Foundation is investing in future generations of Texas leaders through new scholarships and support f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Support Grows For Stop The Settlements Act, Bill To Impose Sanctions On Drivers Of Settlement Expansion * WASHINGTON, DC -- Support continues to grow for Reps. Joaquin Castro's (TX-20), Stop the Settlements Act. Castro introduced the legislation with Reps. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), Greg Casar (TX-35), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16). The bill now has 53 co-sponsors since its introduction on October 1, with the add more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 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), Rep. Emilia Sykes and Northeast Ohio Advocates Discuss Barriers to Breast Cancer Diagnosis That Could Save Lives October 14, 2026 Roundtable at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital highlights the impact of out-of-pocket costs for breast imaging and federal legislation to improve access to care - Susan G. Ko more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Targeted radiation shows promise for life-threatening kidney cancer complication * UTSW trial meets recurrence-free survival goal, providing a foundation to study less invasive treatment DALLAS - Oct. 15, 2026 - When Diane Gentry, a 71-year-old retiree from Watauga, Texas, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2015, she learned the tumor had grown into her inferior vena cava, the body's largest vein. This potentially more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC earns third consecutive Gold award for serving military-connected students October 15, 2026 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tarrant County College has earned the Texas Veterans Commission's Gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award for the third consecutive year. The award was presented Oct. 5 at the Texas A&M University System Military-Affiliated Symposium in Frisco. Gold is the highest honor in the noncompetitive program, which the Legislatu more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/15/26 TEGNA Taps Proven Revenue Leaders for Top Sales Roles Jay Donovan, Kristie Gonzales, Kari Jacobs and Byron Wilkinson take on leadership roles guiding TEGNA's sales teams - McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that four proven sales executives are taking on new and expanded roles under the leadership of Mark Cornetta, senior vice president of sales. * Jay Donovan has been  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Understanding Dystocia: Preparing for Difficult Calving Oct. 15, 2026 Calving is a natural part of cattle production, but some deliveries require extra help. Producers and veterinarians can work together in anticipation of potential complications and in responding when labor does not progress as expected. Dr. Brian Shoemake, a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chelsea Hu selected for Air Force Young Investigator award Chemical engineering assistant professor Chelsea Hu has been selected for a three-year Air Force Young Investigator award, supporting her research into innovative scientific approaches with the potential for broad impact. Oct. 15, 2026 By Raven Wuebker-Tineo, Contributor Chemical engineering assistant professor Dr. Chelsea Hu has been selected for the Air Force Offic more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M to streamline engineering technology and industrial distribution The College of Engineering will establish the School of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution as an umbrella organization to optimize productivity in one of its largest departments, pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Oct. 15, 2026 By Campbell Atkins, Engineering News Staff The Texas A&M University Office o more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Texas Must Protect Its Critical Infrastructure * New TPPF Research: Texas Must Protect Its Critical Infrastructure AUSTIN -- Texas's power grid, water systems, fuel supply, and communications networks are vulnerable to natural disasters, attacks by hostile nations, and terrorism. If key parts fail, recovery could take years. That is the warning in a new Texas Public Policy Foundation paper by the Honorable Chuck DeVore, Protecting Texas Cr more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Helps Keep Ranching in the Family * Anish Quenim coordinated the effort to connect university entities to community members and family ranchers. Succession talks for any family business - be it the fictional Roys of the HBO show "Succession," or the real-life examples of the Murdochs or the Guccis - can be challenging at the best of times and ruthlessly dramatic at the worst. "Succession triggers a nerve," said Anish Quenim, instructor and directo more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball * Network to Broadcast 130 Men's and Women's Games Across the ACC, Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences Men's Basketball Coverage Includes the Inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Tipoff Classic on Sunday, November 8, Featuring Houston vs. California and USC vs. Wichita State "CW Courtside Wednesday" Brings Men's Colle more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit * 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit Read More PLANO, Texas (Oct. 15, 2026) - Toyota honored the 11th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes last night at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Toyota's Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities throug more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Texas State University posted the following news: * * * TXST computer scientist wins BioNTX Tech Transfer Showcase for novel laser treatment technology * At TXST, early guidance from Office of Innovation, Commercialization & Engagement staff encouraged Bora to protect promising ideas with patents and consider commercial paths. The university's BobCatalyst initiative, led by Matt Sorenson, Ph.D., also prepared Bora to explore who could use the technology and whether it could meet a real need. "We have a great u more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 97th Civil Engineer Squadron turns deployment lessons into readiness training Oct. 15, 2026 By Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a predeployment training exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 6, 2026. The training was designed to bridge critical operational gaps and better prepare Airme more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Becoming Bulletproof: Dave Grossman speaks to Altus AFB Airmen Oct. 15, 2026 ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Airmen assigned to Altus Air Force Base gathered to hear a motivational speech titled Bulletproof Mind training by retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on October 9, 2026. During his presentation, Grossman spoke to Airmen about the importance of understanding human behavior under extreme stress, more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Proactive prevention: Wingman Guardian Connect at Goodfellow Oct. 14, 2026 By Senior Airman Brian Lummus, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 17th Training Wing conducted its first independent Wingman Guardian Connect program at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Oct. 5-7. WGC is a peer-led initiative designed to build interpersonal skills, foster resilience and encourage e more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Every Halloween fear has a shape: the ghost, the monster, the shadow on the stairs. The newest one lives on your phone and writes back. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, seven U of A faculty members will spend an evening asking why artificial intelligence, which now writes, draws, composes and carries on a conversation, scares so many people. "Fear tells you something," said Nadia Issa, teaching assistant professor of graphic design at the Sc more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * University of Georgia to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut Oct 15, 2026 By Jordan Powers The program will strengthen the state's position as a global center for agricultural innovation - The University of Georgia will lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, a U.S. Department of State program that brings together U.S. and international scientists to make peanut farming more productive, profitable and safe. The award is  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Breaks Ground on $77.5M Medical Research Building New facility will expand medical research capabilities and advance healthcare By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston recently broke ground on a $77.5 million Medical Research Building, marking a significant milestone in the growth of UH Health and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine while expanding the University's medical research capabilities across disciplines. Loca more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Researchers restore neuron function in mice with Alzheimer's disease By Catherine Thibault October 15, 2026 Researchers were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer's disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in humans. The findings were published today in Neuron. At the cor more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * The Brain's Tug-of-War Between Impulse and Self-Control A new study could help scientists better understand why people with addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder struggle to resist urges. October 15, 2026 Resisting an impulse can feel like a battle between what we want to do and what we know we should do. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered new clues about how the brain regains control when those urges threaten to t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio researchers help unlock the potential of peptide catalysts * Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) are teaming up to identify peptide catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions and synthesis of organic molecules -- important aspects of pharmaceutical development. Although the study is not focused on the development of new pharmaceuticals, there's growing interest surrou more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * UTA study aims to cut radiation in heart scans * A new study at The University of Texas at Arlington could help substantially reduce the amount of radiation heart patients receive during imaging procedures without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy. The study, led by Mingwu Jin, professor of physics, will focus on computed tomography angiography (CTA), an advanced imaging test that noninvasively assesses coronary artery disease, the  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine dean elected Master of the American College of Physicians * Dr. Everardo Cobos joins 66 physicians worldwide receiving one of internal medicine's highest honors for contributions to patient care, education and the profession RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 15, 2026 - Dr. Everardo Cobos, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, has been elected a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP), one of internal  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio posted the following news: * * * UTSA Football hosts Navy in first-ever matchup on the gridiron * With a 5-1 overall record, UTSA Football is off to its best six-game start since the 2021, when the program won its first conference championship. On Saturday, the Roadrunners are hoping to take another step closer to an American Conference title when they host Navy. The two teams will meet in the Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game presented by USAA. Kickoff is scheduled f more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Where Are They Now? Class of 2010 Alumnus Dr. Robert Vietor Brings Home Energy and Experience as USU Anesthesiology Chair By Melissa Reichley October 14, 2026 Army Lt. Col. Vietor reflects on his student days at USU, his accomplishments as a USU leader, and his 10-year journey in between. - A large trophy sits on the office bookcase of U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Robert Vietor, a 2010 School of Medicine (SOM) graduate who now chairs the Departme more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * African oryx may spread through much of Southwest Gemsbok were introduced to the New Mexico beginning in the 1960s October 14, 2026 African antelopes introduced to New Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s as a game species will likely spread through much of the U.S. Southwest by the end of the century. Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) are originally native to southern Africa. Accustomed to arid conditions in their home conti more PR