LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce' showcases physical comedy, shares messages of love, longing, trickery * LAWRENCE -- Sci-fi meets commedia dell'arte in "The Emperor of the Moon: A Farce" by Restoration playwright Aphra Behn at the University Theatre this fall. Though published in 1687, the play is relevant in the modern era with its commentary on pseudoscience, socioeconomic issues and female empowerment. Audiences may delight in the clowning, love sto more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 56th Signal Brigade: Sustaining reliable communications in the field * U.S. Army Spc. Jeanai Stribbling, a 56th Signal Battalion team lead, assembles and inspects antenna elements of an OE-254/GRC antenna group during Combat Net Radio team evaluations at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Sept. 25, 2026. Stribbling prepares the antenna system for emplacement to support the team's VHF tactical ra more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * A cut above the rest, Surgical Technologist students learn the roles of an operating room * Mr. David Denis, Medical Education and Training Campus Surgical Technologist course instructor, gives direction to U.S. Air Force Airman Mya Monroe and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Hannah Faye Leano, both METC Surgical Technologist students, during a simulated exploratory laparotomy on a surgical manikin for a la more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * A love story, Shakespeare and a UTA connection * In the fall of 1977, LouAnn and Mike O'Donnell met at The University of Texas at Arlington. One of their first dates was taking in a Shakespeare Dallas performance. Both would go on to graduate from UT Arlington, marry and enjoy successful careers. All these years later, things have come full circle. Reminiscing one evening about that first date, the UTA alums, who reside in Arling more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * A Military Life Leads to Law * Army first lieutenant and Seton Hall Law student Trevor Johnson draws on his family's legacy of service as he prepares for a career in military law. For Trevor Johnson, service is a family legacy. His father spent 30 years in the Army but rarely talks about his military career. Growing up, Johnson saw how his father's service shaped their family's life and came to appreciate the sacrifices that came with it. "When I re more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Nursing Receives $750,000 Grant to Expand Clinical Opportunities for Students * Austin Community College District (ACC) received a $750,000 Nursing Innovation Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to develop a new approach to expanding clinical education opportunities for nursing students. The two-year NightShift+ Preceptor Academy initiative focuses on creating additional evening and night-shift clinical placements a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Votes Connects Community With Nonpartisan Election Resources * With early voting underway for the November 3 midterm election, Austin Community College District (ACC) is helping the community connect with nonpartisan voting resources and opportunities for civic engagement through ACC Votes. The initiative provides information to help the community understand the voting process, prepare for elections, and find reliable resources. ACC also hosts  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Acting U.S. Navy Surgeon General, Texas-based Sailors honor enduring legacy * The acting U.S. Navy surgeon general joined local leadership, Sailors, and community members in the heart of "Military City, U.S.A.," to celebrate the Navy's 251st birthday at the South Texas Navy Region Ball, Oct. 17, 2026. The event honored the Navy's rich history, from its inception to the modern-day service of Sailors statione more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * AI models can get brain rot, too * Researchers have determined that when large language models are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do. As humans and AI models roam the internet, they encounter lots of junk: clickbait headlines, misinformation, hashtags. Research by Dr. Zhengzhong Tu and his colleagues indicates this junk-filled environment could be a cause for concern. "Brain rot" has emerged as a term to descri more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Allies in Africa: Team Turns to Traditional Medicine in Hunt for Pain Remedies By Stephen Fontenot | Oct. 20, 2026 For millennia, people around the world have relied on various plant extracts as medicine. As the quest continues for non-opioid pain-relief medications, a University of Texas at Dallas researcher is spearheading an international collaboration to learn which natural remedies work and why. Inspired in part by a college immersion  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * When The Helping Profession Hurts October 20, 2026 A CALL TO REFORM COUNSELING & HUMAN SERVICES THE SCOPE OF INFLUENCE: How Many Americans Participate in Mental Health Services? National surveys show that participation in mental health services has been steadily rising from roughly 7% to 11% from 1999 to 2018, to 19% to 23% from 2019 to 2022. * In 2024, over 60 million Americans sought counseling or human services for things such as family or more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 22 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 A life-saving journey made possible by donated miles FORT WORTH, Texas -- Every day, American Airlines cares for customers on a variety of journeys. From life's joys to life's challenges, American is proud to serve people no matter the reason they need to travel -- including for medical care. That's why the airline is proud to partner with Mercy Medical Angels, a nationwide nonprofit organization that helps patients travel to medical appointmen more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Andor Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Agentic AI-Based Care Orchestration Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition The company is recognized for advancing agentic AI in healthcare through an interoperable, AI-native clinical services platform that enables intelligent workflow orchestration, clinician productivity, and enter more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army leaders discuss changes to improve PCS experience * Army leaders are working to give Soldiers and Families more time to prepare for a permanent change of station move and more support once they arrive. At the Association of the United States Army's Warfighter and Family Forum II on Oct. 13, they described changes to household goods shipments, in-processing, medical care and housing -- along with work s more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Medical Service Corps Officer Serves as Liaison to German Military Medical Forces * SEMBACH, Germany -- The U.S. Army Medical Command recently established its first medical officer liaison position with the German military's medical service in Bonn, Germany. Col. Kenneth Spicer, a U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer, assumed the role in August 2025. Spicer, a native of Mexico, New York, and a 1998 graduate of the State University of New York Col more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Medicine celebrates Army animal care specialists * National Veterinary Technician Week is celebrated every year in the third week of October by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the American Veterinary Medical Association, to recognize the work that veterinary technicians provide. For Army Medicine that means recognizing their Army Animal Care Specialists. These specialists provide skilled, compassiona more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * As AI Ramps Up, College Degrees Become More Important, Survey Says * A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation survey finds that 48% of employers believe artificial intelligence will make college degrees more important over the next five years, compared with 26% who expect them to become less valuable. As AI transforms the workplace, employers increasingly value skills such as critical thinking, communication, judgment, and adaptability. A new poll released by Gall more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola welcomes new neurologist * Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is proud to announce the addition of vascular neurologist Aimalohi Esechie, MD. Dr. Esechie is a board-certified physician specializing in interventional neuroradiology and comprehensive stroke care. Dr. Esechie diagnoses and treats complex neurovascular conditions, utilizing advanced, minimally invasive, image-g more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS, October 21, 2026 AT&T Delivers Strong Third-Quarter 2026 Results with Its Best Consolidated Service Revenue Growth in More Than Four Years AT&T added more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity customers for a second consecutive quarter, driven by net adds across fiber, fixed wireless and postpaid phone AT&T updates outlook to reflect higher 2026 adjusted EPS/* and lower long-term capital investment while remaining on track to reach more than 60 million locations more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build playgrounds for children. "Playgrounds give our k more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 19 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Back in the 'Spotlight': Student Innovation Fellowships evolve into full-time jobs for 2 recent Missouri School of Journalism graduates * The Reynolds Journalism Institute's Student Innovation Fellowships are designed to be mutually beneficial. Missouri School of Journalism students spend each summer gaining real-world experience in news organizations across the country, while the organizations themselves get help on innov more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Weld County, Colorado * Purchase of 130,000 SF facility will expand capacity for space-based hardware and sensor system production WELD COUNTY - Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that aerospace, defense and security company BAE Systems w more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Laredo, TX * Author Sofia Segovia to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 11AM on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 Laredo, TX - October 19th, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its new Laredo, TX bookstore on Friday, October 23rd. The bookstore first opened its doors at the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Born Free USA issued the following news release: * * * Why Isn't Everyone Talking about HBO's "Monsters of God"? by Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog on October 20, 2026 "Monsters of God" promotional poster. Credit: HBO. To honor National Reptile Day, we want to highlight a new five-part docuseries, Monsters of God, which recently aired in August 2026. It seems that its director, Eric Goode, who also directed controversial break-out shows Tiger King and Chimp Crazy, found his directorial niche in more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Earns 37 Rankings in IFLR1000 Western Europe 2027 October 21, 2026 LONDON AND PARIS - Bracewell LLP earned 37 rankings in IFLR1000 Western Europe 2027, including eight practice and 29 individual rankings for banking, bank lending, M&A, project development and project finance in France and the UK. IFLR1000 ranks financial and corporate law firms and lawyers around the world based on independent research, client feedback and market intelligen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Conducts Air Power Oversight at USAFA Following the Release of the Board of Visitors' Semiannual Report * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV), recently visited the Academy, where he gained firsthand insight into the rigorous education, training, and leadership development provided to Air Force cad more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 19 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * CAES Alumnus Puts Purpose First in Multi-Million Dollar Business * By Kenwyn Caranna / 10/19/2026 Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2026) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Brian Dockery's first "warehouse" for his distribution company was his bedroom. And his initial budget? Only $500. That was in June 2020. Today, Dock more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement On Detention Of American Rabbis, Volunteers In The West Bank * SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Today, Israeli forces detained dozens of volunteers, including a congressional candidate and rabbis, in the West Bank. Days earlier, settlers attacked European diplomats and a Washington Post journalist. "If American public servants, diplomats, and journalists are targeted, more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- 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: * * * 'Stunningly Irresponsible': Hospitals Push Parents to Vaccinate Kids While They're Knocked Out for Surgery The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia runs a "Close Your Eyes, We'll Immunize" program that encourages parents to consent to vaccinating their child against more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * Community Invited to Salute Those Who Served at 36th Annual ETAMU Veterans Vigil * East Texas A&M University's yearly tradition of honoring our nation's veterans continues, as the 36th annual Veterans Vigil is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Rayburn Student Center. The event brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community to show appreciation for the sacrifices of U.S. Military veterans and is one of the university's m more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Composing America's Air Force Band of the West * Few musical groups in the world have the ability to reach 6 million listeners, conduct 500 live and televised performances and travel over 125,000 miles in their lifetimes, much less annually. These metrics might sound like those of a mainstream ensemble; however they belong to none other than the U.S. Air Force Band of the West. A team of Airmen who serve th more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * Computer science student takes engineering skills to Neuralink * A computer science class project that took UT San Antonio senior Mateo McKee months to build nearly unraveled because of a one-character mistake. McKee, a computer science major in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, built a C compiler that translates programming code into instructions a computer processor can execute. But a single error caused the program to overwri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bill to Improve Port Staffing, Infrastructure Needs * This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Port Staffing Reporting Act, legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess staffing levels, operational challenges, and infrastructure needs at ports of entry across the United States. "In El Paso, we see every day how our ports connect families, support businesses, an more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation Awards $2.1 Million in Grant Funding to Support 64 Community-Led Environmental Projects CLEAN Environment Awards have provided a combined $4.2 million for more than 100 nonprofit projects since 2024 - BALTIMORE, MD - OCT. 21, 2026 - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today announced it will provide $2.1 million in grant funding in support of 64 loca more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and NVIDIA Expand AI Agent Security from Software to Silicon Falcon Guardian integration with NVIDIA OpenShell and NVIDIA Sentry will extend AIDR from agent runtimes to hardware-based enforcement - AUSTIN, Texas; BERLIN, NVIDIA GTC 2026 - October 21, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF launches the True North+ Program * The Department of the Air Force launched its True North+ program on Oct. 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in how the service delivers localized physical, mental and spiritual support directly in the unit level. The launch establishes operations for TN+ by consolidating nearly 1,000 embedded medical and spiritual support positions from the Air Force Medical Serv more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast weakens * DALLAS--The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates jobs will increase 0.9 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.6 to 1.2 percent. This marks a decrease from the previous month's forecast. The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national GDP, oil futures prices and the Texas and U.S. leading index more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Day of Shakespeare coming to LSUS on Oct. 28 * SHREVEPORT - William Shakespeare fans will want to circle Oct. 28 on their calendars as the Texas Shakespeare Festival returns to LSUS to perform some of the Bard's best material at the University Center Theater. The day begins at 11 a.m. with Shakespeare's Greatest Hits, a selection of scenes from Shakespeare's most popular plays, and the evening action starts at 6 p.m. with Twelft more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Debevoise Expands Commercial Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Allison Que * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Bingxue ("Allison") Que has joined the firm as counsel in the Commercial Litigation Group, based in the San Francisco office. Ms. Que represents leading technology and consumer products companies in complex commercial disputes, including litigation involving trade secrets, cybersecurity and data privacy. S more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies Advances Enterprise Agentic AI from the Deskside to Data Center with NVIDIA Story Highlights * Operationalizing AI for the enterprise: Over 6,500 enterprises have adopted the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, moving AI projects from experimentation to production * Delivering outcomes via an open ecosystem: New solutions and validated blueprints give enter more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 20 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Discovery could help predict which early breast cancers will spread * Immune cells that normally protect the body from infection can also drive the progression of some early breast cancers, McGill University researchers have found. The discovery points to a potential way of distinguishing relatively harmless cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from those most likely to become invasive, one of the biggest challenges in breast cancer care. DCIS is a more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Division of labor among the brain's star cells * A new study in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine answers a long-standing question about astrocytes, star-shaped cells that are the most abundant support cells in the brain and spinal cord. Scientists have long wondered whether astrocytes come in specialized types that do different jobs. Using a new genetic tool, the team showed that they do: distinct astrocyte subtypes help build conne more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Domestic abuse awareness, prevention in the AFMS * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- This October, the Air Force Medical Service is highlighting its commitment to safe, supporting military homes during Domestic Violence Awareness Month by equipping families with the tools, education and clinical resources needed to build, strong respectful relationships. In fiscal year 2024, the Department of War reported more than 8,000 incidents of domestic abuse. Mon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $1.6 Billion in Emergency Rescue Funds to Repair State Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters Across U.S. October 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced over $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical repairs to roads, bridges, and other transport more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Empowered Innovation: How AFPC Problem Solvers Built 'myCSA' from the Ground Up * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- In an era where maintaining a competitive edge across the battlespace demands rapid adaptation and technological agility, the Department of the Air Force has made one principle clear: empowered Airmen and civilian personnel are the force's greatest strategic advantage. Nowhere was that principle more evident than withi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: PFAS contamination in Texas' rivers, bayous October 21, 2026 Groups urge officials to turn off the tap of toxic 'forever chemicals' - AUSTIN -- PFAS chemicals are contaminating waterways across the United States, putting fish, wildlife and drinking water at risk. That's the conclusion of a new report from Environment Texas Research and Policy Center and Frontier Group. The study, PFAS in America's Rivers and  more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Exhibit at the 2027 AFCA Convention in Indianapolis * Put Your Brand in Front of Coaches at the 2027 AFCA Convention Your next customer could be a coach looking for exactly what your company offers. Give them a chance to see it firsthand. The 2027 AFCA Convention, February 14-16 in Indianapolis, brings the football coaching community together, and your company can be part of the experience. Exhibiting at the Indiana Conven more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release: * * * October 20, 2026 Exposing The True Cost Of "Medicare For All" Washington, D.C. - Dr. Joel Zinberg, director of the Paragon Health Institute's Public Health and American Well-Being Initiative, published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal highlighting the enormous costs of the Democrats' "Medicare for All" scheme. Democrats' plan would add an estimated $47 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Further Definition of "Swap"-Inclusions Consistent with its jurisdiction over swaps, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing to further define the term "swap" to explicitly include event contracts, including those based on sports-, politics-, cultural-, and weather-related events. Comments are due on November 18, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. B more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Firefighter cancer study marks first anniversary By Venus Islas October 21, 2026 Behind every research finding is the potential to change a life. For firefighters, that could mean detecting cancer earlier, better understanding occupational risks, and gaining more time with the families and squads they call home. That mission was at the heart of the Texas Firefighter Cancer Study Research Symposium Oct. 8, held one year afte more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas State University posted the following news: * * * Five questions about the pneumonic plague concerns in Russia answered by a TXST microbiology and virology specialist * Several important virulence mechanisms contribute to the organism's pathogenicity. Its Type III secretion system injects Yersinia outer proteins (Yops) into host cells, disrupting immune responses and phagocytosis. The F1 capsule provides resistance to phagocytosis, while the Pla protease facilitates bacterial dissemination and tissue inva more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * From the Garage to Toyota: Grady Gonzales Is Building His Future in Automotive Technology * For Grady Gonzales, an interest in cars started long before he stepped into an Austin Community College District (ACC) automotive lab. Growing up, he spent time in the garage with his dad, who taught him about cars and gave him plenty of opportunities to get hands-on. "I have always been interested in automotive technology since I was young, with my dad in  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * From The Ground Up Project Connects Research and Farmers * Through the project From the Ground Up, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) researchers are helping Midwest farmers explore agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, supporting livestock production and strengthening farm sustainability. A team of five researchers collaborate with producers to evaluate climate-smart agricultural practices under real-world farming conditions. Mohan A more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Future Employees and Employers Help Improve the Workforce * At Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses prepare students for the workforce through mutually beneficial relationships with community partners. Huda Masood, assistant professor of management at the College of Business Administration (COBA), teaches her human resource development course using the ACE pedagogy. Students in this course collaborate with  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Second Wind: This Squad Is Rejuvenating America's Wind Turbine Fleets, Not Tearing Them Down October 20, 2026 Nobody blinks when a decades-old office tower gets a facelift. New elevators, heating, and plumbing give the owner a high-performing, future-proof building at a fraction of the cost of building new -- and eliminate much of the new construction red tape. Doing the same for another kind of skyscraper, an aging wind turbine, u more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Gaining insights on resilience, teamwork, service at GAC 2027 * Former presidential advisor and national security authority Adm. William H. McRaven will keynote at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) 2027. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral who has advised Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, in addition to other U.S. leaders, on defense issues. As the Chancellor of the University of Texas System, he led  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 19, 2026 Governor Newsom spotlights California's steel comeback: first new mill in 50 years brings jobs, investment, and cleaner industry Powered by clean energy, the new mill will bring high-wage jobs to Kern County and rank among the nation's newest steel mills What you need to know: California is expanding steel manufacturing, while cutting the pollution that has traditionally come with it. With help from Governor Newsom's Ca more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly 60% Decline in Fentanyl-Caused Deaths in Florida Since 2023 * ORLANDO, Fla.--Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida have declined by nearly 60% since 2023, according to new data from the Florida Medical Examiners Commission's 2025 Annual Drug Report. The significant decline comes as Florida continues to combat drug trafficking and support law enforcement through more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Guatemalan national sentenced after multiple removals from the United States * HOUSTON - A 53-year-old Guatemalan national has been ordered to federal prison following his third conviction for illegally reentering the country. Hector Alexander Cabrera pleaded guilty July 27. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks ordered Cabrera to serve 63 months in federal prison. As an illegal alien, he is expected to face more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton announces third quarter 2026 results * Halliburton Company announced today net income attributable to company of $417 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 Q3 2026 Earnings Release - view the complete report (pdf) HOUSTON - October 20, 2026 - Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today net income attributable to company of $417 mil more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth lauds new American Golden Age during Arsenal of Freedom tour stop * During the second of two stops on his Arsenal of Freedom tour Oct. 20, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised the progress the U.S. and its defense industrial base have made over the past two years under President Donald J. Trump's administration. He spoke to the media after visiting Riverside Machine and Engineering in Eau Claire, W more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * How to address a medical school misstep in residency interviews * For many medical students, the journey to residency training can come with some unexpected turbulence. If your time as a medical student includes a past misstep, it doesn't reflect the physician you will be in the future. Still, some of those adverse results are communicated to residency programs with the information that is included with your residency more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month * BROWNWOOD - October 19, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events recognizing Hispanic heritage, language and community. HPU student organizations Amigos Unidos and Student Activities Council joined together to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Oct. 5, at the Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion. The evening included live music f more PR

ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Hardin-Simmons University posted the following news: * * * HSU Engineering Students Serve Through Accessibility Ministry in Armenia * For a group of Hardin-Simmons University engineering students, a summer trip to Armenia provided far more than an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge. Through a partnership with Joni & Friends, students used their engineering skills to customize wheelchairs and mobility equipment for individuals with disabilities while demonstrating Christ's love through service. According to  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Humanities Alumni Discuss Their Post-Trinity Journeys * Trinity University students walk into the Fiesta Room, past the jazz band's soothing notes, and take their seats, a parent or loved one beside them. One question on their collective mind: "What can I do with my humanities degree?" Four Trinity alumni who majored in the humanities sit at the front of the room, eager to share their postgraduate experiences and answer this question. It's Fall Family Weeke more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises EBRD on EUR99.1M Mining Services Financing in Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a EUR99.1 million ($111 million USD) loan to Mota-Engil Africa, one of Africa's leading engineering, construction and mining services companies, to support mining services operations in Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. The financing will support pu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Dozens Gather at LIBRE's Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in Pharr, TX with LIBRE President Daniel Garza * The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Hispanic organization in Texas, hosted a luncheon at Rudy's BBQ in Pharr on Thursday, October 15, 2026, drawing dozens of community members for a conversation with LIBRE Founding President Daniel Garza. The event occurred on the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month and returne more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * In Annual State of the University Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education October 21, 2026 President Jim Davis shared a bold and confident vision for the future of The University of Texas at Austin during his annual State of the University address, highlighting the institution's growing strength and outlining major efforts to advance health care, research and undergraduate e more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Intellectual Asset Management Names Jeff Dodd to its 2027 Global Leaders List * Hunton partner Jeff C. Dodd was honored in the 2027 edition of IAM Global Leaders. This annual list from Intellectual Asset Management highlights private practice attorneys in the field of patents "who merit special attention - not only because of their expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting, and enforcing more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney Gives Fans VIP Access This Holiday Season with Exclusive Bella Kay Partnership, Backstage Experiences and New iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Fashion Collection New iHeartRadio Jingle Ball x JCPenney collection delivers concert-inspired holiday style, exclusive fan access and unforgettable experiences - PLANO, Texas (October 21, 2026) - This holiday season, JCPenney is giving fans more ways to say yes to the music, style and momen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, posted the following news release: * * * KBR Charity Golf Tournament Raises $1.2 Million for Community Partners During 20th Annual Event * HOUSTON, October 21, 2026 - KBR's (NYSE: KBR) 20th annual Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $1.2 million for nonprofit organizations, marking another milestone in one of the company's longest-running and most impactful community initiatives. Held on October 19 at The Clu more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees * LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU. Selected by a committee of representatives from KU Alumni, KU Memorial Unions, Center f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Laredo man sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force investigation involving fatal fentanyl deal * Press Release LAREDO, Texas - A 34-year-old man has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person. Rene Antonio Melendez pleaded guilty June 29. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana ordered Melendez to serve 252 months in federal prison to be immediate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Records On Trump Administration's Baseless Energy Claims * WASHINGTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for failing to release public records supporting its unsubstantiated claims that fossil fuels are superior to energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives. These claims, included in a 2025 Energy Department order, have been used to justify a raft of climate-he more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Leading Members to Preview ASA's The People Advantage at NETWORK2026 * Wednesday, October 21, 2026 / News, Supply Chain Leading Members to Preview ASA's The People Advantage at NETWORK2026 Photo credit: Steve Woltmann This August, 25 volunteer leaders representing 10 ASA member companies met in Chicago to shape The People Advantage, an initiative born at LEAD2026 focused on strengthening leadership, workplac more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * DOL Reinforces Withdrawal of 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees By Daniel B. Boatright and David Jordan October 20, 2026 In the latest development involving the so-called "80/20 Rule" for tipped employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken another step toward elimination of the rule by formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the basis for the rule. Since 1966, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has permitted empl more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * LU students win first place at RowdyHacks with scam prevention technology October 21, 2026 | By April Thompson Two Lamar University students earned first place in the SWIVEL Challenge at RowdyHacks XII, a 24-hour hackathon held Oct. 3-4 in San Antonio, for developing an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to detect and interrupt phone scams in real time. Computer science major Bilal Maqsood and English major Bronwyn Jones developed Canary AI, a system  more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 729-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Coastal Texas HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 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 Fortress Storage Center, a two-property self-storage portfolio totaling 729 units and 85,150 rentable square feet in Rockport and Victoria, Texas. "Fortress more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Oct. 20 -- McNeese State University posted the following news: * * * McNeese Students Spend Their Summer with Woodside Energy * McNeese State University student Shelby Wallace and graduate Kaiya Scott worked with Woodside Energy in Houston, Texas, over the summer. Wallace, a chemical engineering major from Walker, discovered the value of collaborating and asking for feedback throughout the process. "At first, I wanted my work to be completely right before showing it to someone, but I learned that asking questions  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Meet the pros: Daniel Boratko * Meet Daniel Boratko, manager of resource planning and market analytics in the system planning and operations organization, based in The Woodlands, Texas. Boratko spent most of his upbringing in Sugar Land, Texas where he attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, one of the largest Catholic high schools in the Houston area. While there, Boratko had a physics teacher who inspired his interest in physics  more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch 'Y Combinator-Style' Solutions for Local Healthcare * 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 Rel more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * METC trains military sonographers for mission-ready patient care * U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Imani Gonzalez, Medical Education and Training Campus Diagnostic Medical Sonography course student assigned to the 382d Training Squadron, right, practice's thyroid ultrasound scanning on course instructor Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Marcello Castillo at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Oct. 7, 2026. The p more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC - Fort Eustis delivers joint quality-of-life solution, advances 2026-2027 campaign plan * FORT EUSTIS, VA -- U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis recently executed a task order supporting the installation of an interim BeaverFit fitness facility at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, demonstrating how responsive interservice collaboration can deliver timely quality-of-life improvements for service members. more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC delivers regional contracting solution for seven Army installations * Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals are expanding the Army's ability to address minor construction, repair and modernization requirements across seven installations through a regional contracting solution designed to increase agility, competition and responsiveness. The National Capital Region Multi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * For-Profit Claims Agent Targets VA Safeguards in New Lawsuit By: Jen Goodale October 21, 2026 A company that charges veterans to prepare disability claims is asking a federal court to declare VA's safeguards don't apply to them. PatriotClaims LLC, doing business as VetClaims.ai, and Marine Corps veteran Joseph Johnson sued VA Secretary Doug Collins in the Northern District of Texas on Oct. 14, seeking to prevent the VA from applying accred more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 22 -- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued the following news release: * * * Montana Auditor James Brown Joins $4.4M Multistate Settlement With Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch After Firms Caught Charging Unreasonable Commissions October 20, 2026 HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Auditor James Brown joined securities regulators from several other states in securing a $4.4 million settlement agreement in principle with Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch after the firms were caught charging unreasonable commi more PR

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Mzansi Mind advances South Africa's sovereign AI ambitions with HPE infrastructure Mzansi Mind selects HPE AI-optimized infrastructure and networking powered by NVIDIA to scale multilingual AI across financial, legal, HR, customer service and executive use cases In this article * South African sovereign enterprise AI platform utilises HPE AI-optimized servers and switches to power its Siya language model and Age more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: * * * Oct 21, 2026 Big Bend at Risk: Administration Appeals to Supreme Court in Border Case This appeal signals that the Trump administration wants to get back to building border infrastructure as soon as possible, and Big Bend National Park still faces a monumental threat. WASHINGTON - Today, the Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States seeking to resume construction of new border barriers, patrol roa more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers Thanks President Trump, Secretary Rollins and Senator Marshall for Harvest Fuel Relief * WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2026) -- National Sorghum Producers welcomes President Donald Trump's announcement of $8 billion in assistance through USDA's Harvest Fuel Relief program to help farmers manage higher fuel and input costs. NSP thanks President Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) posted the following news: * * * National Task Force Releases Framework for High-Quality Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees * As interest in reduced-credit bachelor's degrees grows, a 17-member Task Force says programs must be intentionally redesigned around student outcomes rather than simply shortened. WASHINGTON, DC (October 20, 2026) - The National Task Force on Three-Year Degree Pathways today released Redesigning Time to Deg more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * New global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life * Questions about growing plants beyond Earth led researchers to build a baseline of the elements found in plants. What, exactly, is a plant made of? Scientists have a good understanding of the essential nutrients plants need to grow. But what plants need and what they contain are not necessarily the same. As plants draw water and nutrients through their roots, they more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * New Wayland Way Prayer Garden rooted in founder's family vision * PLAINVIEW, TX -- A granddaughter's dream of a quiet place for students to pray became a lasting addition to Wayland Baptist University on Wednesday as the university celebrated the grand opening of the Wayland Way Prayer Garden during Homecoming week. "Wayland was built on prayer. It is the core of our mission," said Dr. Donna Hedgepath, president of Wayland. "Today, we have a tranquil s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * News Literacy Project, Press Pass NYC and Student Press Law Center head to SXSW EDU stage * The News Literacy Project, Press Pass NYC and Student Press Law Center have been selected to present at SXSW EDU, one of the world's most prominent education conferences. A student journalist will join a panel of nonprofit leaders for the session, "Think Like a Journalist: Building Civic Resilience." Young people face unprecedented ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Murphy, Kelly, Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Friday led in a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enfor more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * NSF Awards UTEP-led Team Nearly $3 Million to Build Pathways to Grad School for Low-income Students New national hub to investigate how institutional practices strengthen STEM pathways - EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 20, 2026) - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $3 million to a team led by The University of Texas at El Paso to explore how colleges and universities can help low-income students pursue graduate degrees in s more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list * HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and  more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Pioneer Preview brings prospective students into Homecoming fun * PLAINVIEW, TX -- While alumni return to remember their college days, prospective students can begin imagining their own during Pioneer Preview on Friday, Oct. 23, at Wayland Baptist University. Held during Wayland's Homecoming celebration, the free event invites high school juniors and seniors and their families to explore the Plainview campus, meet faculty and current students, and expe more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * Potential Students Get Firsthand Look at Lion Life During Mane Event * Hundreds of guests visited the East Texas A&M University campus last weekend to meet with faculty, explore housing, get important questions answered and discover what being Lion Made is all about at the Mane Event preview day on Saturday, Oct. 17. More than 500 students and family members roamed the campus to attend several events, informational sessions, tours and more throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Secures $25 Million Authorization for Laredo Water Infrastructure * Washington, DC | Parker Hailey, Press Assistant, October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured a $25 million authorization for the Corps of Engineers to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in the City of Laredo. The authorization was included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026), which pas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Secures $30 Million Authorization to Support Water Infrastructure in Zapata County * Washington, DC | Parker Hailey, Press Assistant, October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured a $30 million authorization to support water infrastructure improvements in Zapata County, along with a directive to expedite erosion protection work in the Medina Colonia. The provisions were included in the Water Resour more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Secures $7.5 Million Authorization to Support Water Infrastructure in Starr County * Washington, DC | Parker Hailey, Press Assistant, October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured a $7.5 million authorization to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Starr County, along with new flood risk studies for the cities of Roma and Escobares. The provisions were included in the Water R more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Secures Three Provisions Supporting Future Rio Grande Basin Water Projects * Washington, DC | Parker Hailey, Press Assistant, October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured three provisions supporting future Corps of Engineers water studies and projects across the Rio Grande Basin and Texas border counties. The provisions were included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026), whic more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers modify Nobel-prize winning material to recover valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastewater * The rare earth elements that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, medical imaging machines and other advanced technologies may be hiding in an unlikely place: industrial wastewater. Rice University researchers have developed an ultraporous material capable of pulling several valuable and rare earth elements from complex waste str more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice teams up with Baylor College of Medicine to pioneer gene-tuning powerhouse therapy for heart attack recovery * Heart attacks remain a leading cause of heart failure worldwide, largely because damaged heart cells lose their primary energy source: mitochondria, the powerhouses that supply cellular energy. Behind the statistics of heart disease are real families facing long-term care, primarily because the adult heart cannot efficiently repair this metabol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Travis Hill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 8, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Gould Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, D.C. 20219 - The Honorable Travis Hill Chairman Fed more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA's Homecoming children of the court announced * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Arden and Ross Snyder, the children of Derek '01 and Holli '06 Snyder of Nacogdoches, will serve as children of the court during Stephen F. Austin State University's 2026 Homecoming celebrations this weekend. Arden is a fifth grader at SFA Charter School who brings tons of kindness and creativity to her campus. She loves helping out the younger students through the Readi more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU's Amanda Withers Named 2026 Trailblazer by Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce * Amanda Withers, chief financial officer and senior vice president for operations at Sam Houston State University, has been named a 2026 Montgomery County/North Houston Trailblazer by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC). The annual recognition honors exceptional women whose professional accomplishments, visionary leadership and commitment more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley's Yvette Ostolaza on Breaking Barriers and Her Journey to Leadership on CBS Miami's "Miami Proud" * Sidley Management Committee Chair Yvette Ostolaza was featured on CBS Miami's "Miami Proud," sharing her journey from the daughter of Cuban immigrants and a first-generation college graduate to becoming the first woman and first Hispanic person to lead a top-seven Am Law firm. In the segment, Yvette reflects on he more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB posted the following news release: * * * SLB Wins Four Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards Across the Energy Value Chain * Winners highlight SLB advances in reservoir intelligence, production optimization and midstream SLB technologies and projects were recognized with four awards at the 2026 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards(r), demonstrating the company's continued commitment to advancing innovation across the energy value chain. The 2026 program attracte more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Record Revenue Performance Drives Year-Over-Year Margin Expansion * * Record third quarter operating revenue and all-time record unit revenues * Expanded margins year-over-year despite significant fuel headwind * Announced Southwest Icon Lounge(tm) network * Will host a Capital Markets Day in New York City on March 2, 2027 DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2026--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity * More than half of America's mapped data centers sit in five states. California is the only one where households pay far above the national average, and data centers don't expla more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Study Abroad and Basketball Were Keys to This Alum's Success * Megan Selmon Kelly '03 tells YD3 Network how Trinity University offered her the athletic and academic experiences she needed for a career in foreign service. Trinity University alum Megan Selmon Kelly '03 credits her experiences as a student-athlete on the Tigers' 2003 NCAA Division III national championship basketball team with helping prepare her for a 21-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) and Purpose-Driven Brands Unite to Help End Deaths from Breast Cancer Through 2026 Shop for the Cure October 20, 2026 Annual program gives consumers an opportunity to fund Komen's lifesaving work by shopping with purpose - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI applies automation to count unrestrained dogs in San Antonio * October 20, 2026 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is working with the city of San Antonio to conduct an automated survey of "unrestrained" dogs. The program is using machine vision software paired with cell phone cameras, as the city seeks to better characterize the population of free-ranging animals. "We are excited to test this technology and he more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tables Available for Tarleton State Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tables are available to reserve for the 17th annual Tarleton State University Rodeo Hall of Fame ceremony Friday, Nov. 20, at the EECU Center. Two new hall of fame inductees, David Larner and the late Lariat Lynn Larner, will be celebrated during the evening, which will include a steak dinner and an auction. Tables for the dinner seat eight and are ava more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Finding Purpose In Pediatrics Oct. 19, 2026 A biomedical sciences student builds her vision for medicine through research and clinical experiences, including a shadowing opportunity at the Cleveland Clinic. - Some of the most meaningful lessons in medicine are not spoken, and for Elena Hong, understanding people has often meant noticing what is left unsaid. After moving between countries more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Schleining Selected for SEC Academic Leadership Development Program, Receives Alma Mater's Service Award Oct. 21, 2026 Dr. Jennifer Schleining, clinical professor and head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VLCS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has been selected for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Leadership Developme more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The Science Of Saying Yes Oct. 21, 2026 Dr. Charles Long's curiosity and willingness to embrace the unknown has shaped a career of scientific discovery -- from pioneering reproductive biotechnology to influencing science policy. - After more than two decades as a faculty member at Texas A&M University, Dr. Charles Long thought he had experienced just about every facet of academic life. He more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M introduces new undergraduate space engineering degree The new Bachelor of Science program kicked off this semester with their first cohort of students with classes designed to prepare them for a future of maintaining a permanent presence in space. Oct. 20, 2026 By Marina Vences, Contributor Starting in the fall 2026 semester, the Texas A&M University Department of Aerospace Engineering is offering a Bachelor of Sc more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice Oct. 20, 2026 As artificial intelligence tools begin appearing in veterinary clinics, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is preparing future veterinarians not just to use them but to understand how they work, evaluate their limitations, and apply them respon more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Texas Man to Plead Guilty to Role in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes * Conduct allegedly involved impersonating out of state homeowners in order to list and sell their properties to unsuspecting buyers BOSTON - A Texas man has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly impersonating property owners, selling their land and then laundering the proceeds of the deed fraud scheme. The scheme  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * The Coast Guard awarded $300M in infrastructure contracts at Naval Station Newport and Naval Air Station Pensacola * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard announced Oct. 20 two contracts working with the U.S. Navy totaling more than $300 million towards infrastructure improvements supporting major cutter operations. The Navy awarded the first contract, totaling $271 million, Sept. 22 to Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. of Waltha more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * TikTok and iHeartPodcasts Announce Three New Podcasts Joining the TikTok Podcast Network This Fall "Oh My Kosh with Hannah Kosh," "Born to Become with Diana Flores" and "Caroline's Closet" Join the Network's Growing Slate of Original Podcasts From Leading Voices Across Internet Culture, Sports and Fashion Listen to the "Oh My Kosh with Hannah Kosh" trailer now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-oh-my-kosh-with-hannah-ko-347963735) - NEW YORK -- Oct more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Toy Book Sweepstakes Brings Holiday Cheer to Exchange Shoppers * What you need to know: * Authorized Exchange shoppers 18 and older can enter the Toy Book Sweepstakes. * 85 prizes worth nearly $5,000 total, including toys, games, puzzles, ride-on vehicles and bikes. * The sweepstakes is open for entry from Oct. 23 through Nov. 25. DALLAS - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES, the Exchange) is kicking off the holiday season more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * TPPF Releases New Research Calling for the Reworking of TANF * AUSTIN -- Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released new research examining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in Texas. This report finds that while TANF was created to support needy families, reduce welfare dependence, and promote the well-being of children, the program in Texas has drifted from that original mission and is no longer structured to build las more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9 * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9. If you're eligible for TRICARE, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. You can make eligible changes through Tuesday, Dec. 8. Keep reading for answers to common questions about TRICARE Open Season. Does TRICARE Open Season apply to me? TRICARE Open Season ap more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9 * TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9. If you're eligible for TRICARE, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. You can make eligible changes through Tuesday, Dec. 8. Keep reading for answers to common questions about TRICARE Open Season. Does TRICARE Open Season apply to me? TRICARE Open Season applies to you if you have or are el more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity's Julie Ledet Receives City of San Antonio Artist Grant * Julie Ledet, M.F.A., director of development for KRTU 91.7 FM, and an instructor in Trinity University's Department of Media & Communications, has been selected for a City of San Antonio 2027 Artist Grant. Ledet, who is an interdisciplinary artist, is one of 45 recipients of the awards, which are given in the amount of $7,500 or $15,000. According to a KENS 5 article, the grants support artist more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Two charged in mortgage fraud scheme involving falsified financial documents * HOUSTON - Two Houston-area residents have been indicted for allegedly submitting fraudulent financial documents to multiple mortgage lenders. Tammi Hunnicutt, 64, made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Palermo on October 2. Taylor Dickson, 33, pictured, made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Jud more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * U-M-led consortium to receive up to $52 million in NIH funding to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently National study to follow young children hospitalized with viral lower respiratory tract infections to identify biological and environmental factors linked to recovery, severe illness and long-term lung health October 20, 2026 Author | Beata Mostafavi ANN ARBOR more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Midwest Refiners Need Expanded Infrastructure to Move Their Surplus Capacity to Markets * The Midwest has a firm supply of oil from western Canada and excess refinery capacity but lacks the infrastructure to move gasoline and diesel to East and West Coast markets, where refining capacity has declined due to retirements, conversions, and closures. Refinery output in the Midwest is up 17% since 2000, while California has lo more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress * With less than two weeks until Election Day, the UAW is leading its most ambitious political operation in decades in some of the country's most critical and high-profile races. These contests will shape the next two years of government in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The UAW has deployed over 130 full-time political organizers and 1,000 volunteers ac more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Understanding lice: Symptoms and treatment * Just the thought of lice might make one itch but if it turns out to be the real thing, experts say not to panic. While it might be stressful, the condition is treatable. A Baylor College of Medicine primary care physician discusses the spread of lice and how to treat it. "Lice spread almost entirely by head-to-head contact: your hair touching someone's hair who is infested," said Dr. Mike Ren, primary care more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Pope, Allen, Malone Receive 2026 Bumpers College Alumni Awards Oct. 20, 2026 Randall Pope and Brittany Allen have been named 2026 outstanding alumni for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the U of A, and Darrin Malone is recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Pope is the Outstanding Alumnus and Allen is the Bumpers College Alumni Society Outstanding Young Alumna. They will be honored on campus as p more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Adam Martinez is as good as new October 22, 2026 A UM-Dearborn security officer who once hung by a thread shares his survival journey - and the monumental role U-M played in it. - Much like the vintage sneakers he repairs and lists on Depop, University of Michigan-Dearborn security officer Adam Martinez is enjoying a second life. Martinez, who went by the nickname Cupid growing up, was born at Henry Ford Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 1 more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How climate change, new technology are shaping the future of extremes in peak power demands October 21, 2026 Impact of technology may outpace effects of climate change in certain parts of US - New research led by the University of Michigan provides utilities and policymakers with forecasts that can help them better prepare for future extremes in peak energy demand in the United States. "We focused on the extreme peak demands because we wa more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport October 20, 2026 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall. Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma S more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves By Kim Horner | Oct. 21, 2026 Artificial intelligence could help next-generation wireless networks adapt to changing conditions and detect security threats. But expanding AI's role in critical network functions also creates new vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit. Dr. Imtiaz Karim, assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at Dallas, is developing to more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * NIH awards $3.4M to study psilocybin to treat cocaine addiction, depression By Catherine Thibault October 21, 2026 A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant to study whether psilocybin-assisted therapy is a viable treatment option for individuals with co-occurring cocaine use disorder and major depressive disorder. "A lot of people with cocaine use disorder also have depression more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Research finds young adult cancer survivors face gaps in long-term care By Grace Rodriguez October 21, 2026 Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers. While most young adults are navigating college, the workforce, or relationships, survivors face that and more as they learn more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Researchers unlock promising lung cancer treatment option By Catherine Thibault October 20, 2026 A UTHealth Houston-led team has identified a promising new avenue to curb the growth and spread of tumors associated with hard-to-treat lung and other cancers. The research was published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by Xiaochao Tan, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of I more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * US agency selects UQ for 'one of the world's most ambitious biomanufacturing programs' * * Researchers at UQ's BASE mRNA Facility are helping the US government embed the production of personalised genetic therapies inside hospitals * In a deal worth potentially $57m, BASE researchers are leading the development of the technology that analyses the accuracy and safety of each RNA medicine before it reaches a patient * If successful the project will more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Confirms First Detection of New World Screwworm in U.S. Wildlife The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in wildlife in the United States, in an elk in Pecos County, TX. The elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter. This detection highlights the c more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio provides support resources for the university community * Following President Eighmy's message regarding the tragic incident at Saturday's football game, UT San Antonio encourages any member of the university community who needs emotional support or counseling to take advantage of the following resources. Support is available confidentially to anyone who needs assistance. For immediate mental health crisis support: Call more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence * UT San Antonio faculty members Anibal Diogenes, DDS, PhD, Monica Lawson, PhD, and Rita Mitra, DMA, MS, have been named recipients of the 2026 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. Presented by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, the award is the system's highest teaching honor and recognizes faculty for their teaching excellence, innovation in t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * UTSA Military Health Institute executives meet with NAMRU San Antonio researchers * Robert Miller, executive director of the Military Health Institute at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and others, toured Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio's research facilities at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 6, 2026. " more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls for State Tax Relief on Dyed Off-Road Diesel 10/20/2026 Proposal Would Help Ease Rising Fuel Costs for West Virginia Farmers, Loggers and Timber Haulers - State Treasurer Larry Pack is urging state leaders to temporarily suspend state diesel fuel taxes and authorize the use of dyed off-road diesel on public highways, providing much-needed relief to West Virginia farmers, loggers and timber haulers s more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Wayland announces Homecoming court, prepares to honor alumni * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Wayland Baptist University announced its 2026 Homecoming court Wednesday, Oct. 21, as the university prepares to recognize distinguished alumni, benefactors, and educators during its fall Homecoming celebration. The Blue & Gold Awards Banquet takes place at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in Trinity Building Chapel on the Plainview campus. "Homecoming brings together the students more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, named IDSA president October 21, 2026 The Infectious Diseases Society of America is pleased to announce Wendy S. Armstrong, MD, FIDSA, as the Society's new president beginning Oct. 25. In addition, a new vice president and three new directors were elected to serve with Dr. Armstrong. The Board of Directors will work to advance the Society's overall strategic priorities, including building and sus more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Rapists, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens yesterday, including those convicted for rape, assault with a firearm, possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute, and other despicable crimes. "Under President Trump's leadership, ICE is arresting illegal ali more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Third Quarter Results * Company Raises Full-Year 2026 RevPAR, Adjusted EBITDA and EPS Outlook Grows System Size by 4% and U.S. RevPAR by 6% PARSIPPANY, N.J., October 21, 2026 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights include: * Global RevPAR grew 2% compared to third quarter 2025 in constant currenc more PR