AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * $5 Million Gift To Endow Stedman Scholars in Great Books Program at UT Austin The gift includes $1 million in matching funds to support the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas October 26, 2026 The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas at The University of Texas at Austin has received a $5 million gift from Stuart W. Stedman, a longtime member of the center's advisory board and a member of the University of Te more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ' I would've never imagined the amount of opportunities' | Meet ACC Cybersecurity Student Seth K. * October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The College provides training for students who are looking to get into the field of cybersecurity, from credentials through the Continuing Education Department to an associate degree, all the way to a bachelor's degree. Meet 23-year-old Seth K., a Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity student. Learn mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * 32nd Annual Rio Reforestation * Pharr, TX. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted the 32nd annual Rio Reforestation Event on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas. Over 2,000 volunteers attended and helped plant 10,000 native trees and shrubs at the event. This community reforestation effort continues a decades-long tradition that is helping restore wildlife ha more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 355th Wing hosts southern Arizona civic leaders for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland tour * The 355th Wing brought civic leaders from southern Arizona to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 6-8, 2026, for a civic leader tour. Civic leaders are key members in their community. The Air Force partners with civic leaders to create one-on-one opportunities to educate them about the missions of the U.S. Air Force more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 50 years later, a vision born at Rice continues to shape Houston's heart * Fifty years ago, a Rice University study helped lay the groundwork for an ambitious idea: What if the institutions, neighborhoods and businesses along Houston's South Main Corridor worked together to shape the area's future? That vision helped launch the South Main Alliance in 1976. Five decades later, the organization is celebrating a legacy of collaboration that has helped transfor more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * A Million Reasons To Say Thank You * Over 1,869 minutes, from September 16 to 17, Trinity University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends supported the people, programs, and experiences that meant the most to them by donating during the 1869 Challenge, an annual fundraising event that commemorates the year Trinity was founded. This year, 3,873 Tigers or Tiger fans contributed more than $1.03 million to 225 funds. Nearly 1,000 donors supported academ more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 27 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 American Airlines and AIM partner to expand aviation career pathways in Charlotte with new scholarships, tuition support * American Airlines and Aviation Institute of Maintenance's Charlotte campus formalize existing relationship, expanding pathways to rewarding aviation maintenance careers across the Charlotte community, with opportunities for students and airport employees at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). * American is offer more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Appdome's Agentic Platform Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader for Mobile Enterprise Security Recognition highlights the need for mobile brands and enterprises to replace manual engineering and security work with agentic platforms and operating models. - San Antonio, TX, Oct 26, 2026 -- Artificial Intelligence  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service's Salute to Service Month Returns with Giveaways for Veterans, Service Members * What you need to know: * Free giveaways: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will offer Veteran for Life keychains Nov. 7, challenge coins Nov. 11 and collectible Service-specific penny POGS Nov. 20 during Salute to Service Month. * Eligible shoppers include active-duty service members, military retirees and se more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Big wins * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation, or CAMINO, is rising to the challenge of helping Sandia National Laboratories meet its national security missions more quickly. CAMINO's manager recently shared a couple of early wins. First, CAMINO is playing a role in helping redesign a component for the Power Sources Technology Group by supplying several iterations of  more PR

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Oct. 26 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield State University Names Dr. Ronald A. Johnson Interim President * Bluefield State University has named Ronald A. Johnson interim president, effective Oct. 28. Johnson is an experienced university president, economist and financial executive. Johnson is the former president of Clark Atlanta University and has served as interim president of Kentucky State University and Tennessee State University. His leadership has focused on student su more PR

OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Oct. 26 [Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment] -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, posted the following news release: * * * Bronwyn Brophy O'Connor to become CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec Group in December 2026 * International medtech executive brings extensive experience in customer-focused innovation and business transformation Jena / Oberkochen, Germany | October 26, 2026 | Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Bronwyn Brophy O'Connor, currently CEO of the Vitrolife Group in S more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas State University posted the following news: * * * College of Health Professions to host Pathways to Care health fair for seniors * The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Texas State University will host Pathways to Care, a free community health fair for adults 60 years and older on Friday, Oct. 30. The event will run 1-5 p.m. in the San Marcos Public Library. It is free and open to the public although preregistration is encouraged. Pathways to Care will offer free health screenings and wellness reso more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Cast His Vote at Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center, Encourages Texans to Exercise Their Right to Vote * (Houston, Texas) -- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Congressman Al Green will cast his ballot at the Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center in Houston, Texas, during the early voting period for the November 3 general election. Congressman Green encourages all eligible Texans to exercise their fundamental right to vote a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cloud Introduces the Ending Patient Runaround Act Oct 26, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Ending Patient Runaround Act to return transparency and patient rights to our healthcare systems, giving Americans more control over their coverage. Health insurance was created to protect Americans from financial debt, but Americans are facing opaque billing, restrictions on networks, and unwarranted chang more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Corporate Landlord Billionaires Jacking Up Housing Costs for Nevadans are Bankrolling Lombardo, O'Donnell * As corporate landlords price Nevadans out of home ownership and into debt, Joe Lombardo and Marty O'Donnell are raking in max out contributions from the worst offenders while their campaigns collapse. Lombardo is taking tens of thousands of dollars from a Blackstone-owned real estate investment trust after vetoing legislation to curb cor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Michigan * If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Deport More Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Michigan recently, with criminal histories that include armed robbery, identity theft, and driving under t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Don't let Halloween scare your heart health * Halloween season is a time for scary tricks and sweet treats. But people with heart conditions may need to take extra precautions before participating in fright nights. Baylor College of Medicine cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Mohamed Gabr explains what you need to know to keep your heart healthy during this spooky season. Spooky, scary Scary movies and haunted houses are popular Halloween trad more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Honors Attorneys with 2026 Pro Bono Awards * PHILADELPHIA, October 26, 2026--Duane Morris LLP honored pro bono leaders with its annual pro bono awards at the firm's annual meeting. Senior associate Elizabeth Fegreus of the Boston office received the 20th annual Duane Morris Pro Bono Award, and London office managing partner Nic Hart was the recipient of the 12th annual Duane Morris Pro Bono Leadersh more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas's Power to Care Golf Tournament raises $315,000 to support customers in need * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The 2026 Power to Care Golf Tournament brought together 54 teams, 48 sponsors and more than 70 volunteers to support Entergy Arkansas customers facing financial challenges and help them keep their power on. The tournament generated $315,000, along with $25,000 in in-kind contributions, thanks to the generosity of sponsor more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report third quarter 2026 financial results on Nov. 2 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Monday, Nov. 2. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly business update and financial results at 10 a.m. Central time  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 2026-27 men's college basketball season tips off Nov. 2 with more than 4,000 games * ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage returns with a schedule of more than 4,000 games during the 2026-27 regular season. In all, more than 750 games will air across ESPN networks - ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network. All 4,000+ games will be available to stream on the ESPN App via an appli more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading coverage of women's college basketball tips off with more 3,400 than games * ESPN continues its unparalleled coverage of women's college basketball, with a schedule of more than 270 games during the 2026-27 regular season campaign across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network. All 3,400+ games will be available to stream on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription, with 3,000+  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading coverage of women's college basketball tips off with more than 3,400 games * ESPN continues its unparalleled coverage of women's college basketball, with a schedule of more than 270 games during the 2026-27 regular season campaign across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network. All 3,400+ games will be available to stream on the ESPN App via an applicable subscription, with 3,000+  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Celebrate October 23 Jordan Church Shooting * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * Online ISIS Supporters Celebrate Jordan Church Attack * ISIS Al-Naba Editorials Promote Online Propaganda and Perseverance * Pro-ISI more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (La Porte, TX), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of July 7, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORM more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * Frisco Partners With ETAMU to Study New Firefighter Shift Schedule * Frisco, Texas firefighters are preparing for a new work schedule, and East Texas A&M University researchers will study how the change affects their health and recovery. The Frisco City Council approved $133,535 for laboratory testing supporting a yearlong study through ETAMU's ROARHP Lab. More than 100 firefighters will participate as the department transitions from working 24 h more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Fueled by the sun, driven to succeed * For six months, a group of students at The University of Texas at Arlington spent their weekends in a shop in Mineral Wells, cutting and welding metal to build a race car designed to run on sunlight. In July, they loaded the car onto a trailer, drove 18-and-a-half hours to Minnesota and raced it in their first national competition. The Blaze Raycers, UTA's first solar car team, designed and b more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gottschall in FundFire: The SEC Found Some Fake ADVs. Scores More are Lurking * A FundFire investigation uncovered a pattern of potentially fraudulent Form ADV filings and examined how bad actors may use regulatory disclosures to lend legitimacy to investment scams. Haynes Boone Partner Kurt Gottschall spoke with the publication about the challenges regulators face in identifying false filings, how public regulatory disclosures can more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. McMaster, White House National Cyber Director Cairncross Launch Project Lifeline 250 To Strengthen Cybersecurity at South Carolina Rural Hospitals * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today joined White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross to launch Project Lifeline 250, a joint federal, state and private-sector effort to strengthen cybersecurity protections at rural hospitals across South Carolina at no cost to p more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Lujan Grisham to visit San Juan County flooding disaster zone * Sept. State emergency declaration makes resources available now SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Major General Miguel Aguilar of the New Mexico National Guard will travel to San Juan County on Monday to survey damage from historic flooding along the San Juan and Animas Rivers and meet with local officials, first responders and families. The g more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU accepting applications for spring Career Readiness Program session * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is offering a Career Readiness Program to help college students develop skills employers are looking for, from resume writing and interview preparation to workplace communication and leadership development. Students who complete the program requirement receive a certif more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Health Care Scholars United Scholarship recipients * With support from United Health Foundation, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has awarded $10,000 scholarships to 65 students from HACU-member institutions for the 2026-27 school year. Student recipients are: * Abraham B. - University of the Incarnate Word * Adrienne R. - Marymount University * Alexander  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- Harvard University posted the following news: * * * Harvard alumni honored for community building and leadership * Each year, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Club and Shared Interest Group (SIG) Awards recognize exemplary contributions to these alumni-led organizations through the Outstanding Alumni Community Award and the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award. Honorees are nominated by peers, with testimonials highlighting their impact and commitment. This year, awards were presented at the Alumn more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston man sentenced for selling kilograms of meth and firearms * HOUSTON - A 39-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking more PR

BONN, Germany, Oct. 26 [Category: Agriculture] -- The Forest Stewardship Council posted the following news: * * * How two surfers designed an alternative to 7,743 km of bubble wrap * On the coastline of Porthleven, Cornwall, twin brothers and surfers Sam and Will Boex noticed a problem. They saw first-hand the impact of single-use plastic on the coast and ocean, while surfboards were usually transported in large amounts of bubble wrap. In response, and after much experimentation, they created a paper honeycomb sleeve to protect surfboards i more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Moving to protect the mind Denver Brown studies how physical activity may protect individuals at genetic risk for depression By Taylor Provine, College of Health and Human Sciences Oct. 26, 2026 Adding physical activity to a daily routine may seem like a simple step for better health, but research from Kansas State University suggests it could be especially beneficial for individuals with a genetic predisposition to depression, potentially helping reduc more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Kaspersky Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Global APT Intelligence & Attribution Recognition highlights Kaspersky's capabilities in advanced threat intelligence, adversary attribution, and intelligence-led cybersecurity. - San Antonio, TX -- October 26, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Kasper more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Venture Center receives $5,000 NACCE grant for student pitch competition October 26, 2026 | By April C Thompson The Lamar University Venture Center has received a $5,000 grant from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) to support student entrepreneurs competing in the Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition on Nov. 12. The funding, awarded through NACCE's Everyday Entrepreneur Program, will provide the $5,000 first-place prize at the co more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Leading health groups redefine heart health for girls and women * Highlights: * For the first time, the American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have come together to release shared guidance to help clinicians identify cardiovascular risk early and take action. * The landmark three-part publication highli more PR

BLAGNAC, France, Oct. 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Airbus, an aeronautics and space company, issued the following news release: * * * Life Flight Network orders five Airbus H135 helicopters * Fort Worth, Texas, 26 October 2026 - Life Flight Network has placed an order for five Airbus H135 helicopters to support critical emergency medical missions across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. These new aircraft will build on their order for three new H135s placed in 2025, bringing their total number aircraft ordered to eight. The n more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Lynch and Ortega crowned Wayland Homecoming king and queen * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Jarrett Lynch and Jazmin Ortega, both representing the School of Creative Arts, were crowned Wayland Baptist University's 2026 Homecoming king and queen during the Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 24. Lynch is a junior Piano Performance major from Lubbock, and Ortega is a senior Choral Music Education major from Odessa. Their coronation highlighted a week of festivitie more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota State Shuts Out Wayne State (Neb.) * The Minnesota State defense limited Wayne State (Neb.) to just 177 total yards of offense and only 61 yards rushing to shut out the Wildcats, 35-0. It was the Mavericks first shutout since 2021, and first home shutout since 2017. The win moved Minnesota State to 8-0 on the season as the Mavericks remain No. 5 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. Wa more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * NAVigate 2026: Five themes shaping the next phase of NAV finance * The second annual NAVigate conference, co-hosted by Haynes Boone and Walkers in London, brought together participants from across the fund finance market to consider how NAV finance is evolving against a backdrop of challenging fundraising conditions, longer hold periods and an ongoing need for liquidity. The discussions pointed to a market that has moved decisively more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Navy leaders get firsthand look at UTA innovation * Six months after securing an $86 million Navy contract, The University of Texas at Arlington welcomed senior Navy officials, a member of Congress and industry leaders to its South Arlington research facility for a firsthand look at the university's growing role in developing power systems for the Navy's next generation of ships. The Honorable Benjamin C. Kohlmann, Assistant Secre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New DCCC Poll Shows GOP Gerrymandered Texas Seat Slipping Away from Republicans * Eight days out, in a seat that Republicans gerrymandered, Texas' 9th Congressional District is a dead heat. A new internal DCCC Analytics poll finds Democrat Leticia Gutierrez within one point of Republican Alex Mealer, 47% to 48%, as Trump's approval falls to 17 points underwater in a district he won by 20 in 2024. DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * NEW HERITAGE ACTION POLL: 82% of Texas Voters Support Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote * Washington D.C.--New polling commissioned by Heritage Action shows overwhelming support among Texas voters for strengthening citizenship verification and election transparency, with majorities across parties backing key election integrity reforms. The statewide survey, drafted by Heritage Action Senior Communications Director Stefan more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Oct. 27 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech Receives $1M Award from Energy Department to Help Rebuild America's Critical Minerals Workforce Oct 26, 2026 The university is among 16 selected by the DOE to receive the PROSPECT Planning Prize for ambitious plans to train the next generation of mining, material science, and critical minerals and materials workforce The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) tod more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NRCC Spends to Rescue Extremist Brandon Herrera's Tanking Campaign * The NRCC is spending big in the final days of the midterms to prop up Brandon Herrera, a detestable YouTube personality who has used his platform to make light of mass shootings, use sexually explicit language about mothers and children, joke about veteran suicide, and goose-step to a Nazi marching song. DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus: "The NRCC is pouring mo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Operation Take Back America efforts continue with 217 new cases filed related to efforts to secure southern border * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas has charged another 222 people, including 189 illegal aliens, with immigration and border security-related crimes from Oct. 16-23. A total of 165 criminal complaints were filed for felony reentry after prior removal, while another 24 people face charge more PR

FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Professional Golfers Association of America posted the following news release: * * * PGA of America Golf Professional Laura Frick Named Championship Director for 2029 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club * CHASKA, Minnesota (October 26, 2026) - The PGA of America has named Laura Frick, PGA as Championship Director for the 2029 Ryder Cup, to be played September 24-30, 2029 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Frick--the first female PGA of America Member to serve as a ch more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Practical Experiences Bolstering Forensic Science Education * As a world leader in criminal justice and forensic science education, Sam Houston State University offers a wealth of unique opportunities that draw students from far and wide. One such student, Daye Kim, had a unique path to the university and is making the most of the educational and extracurricular activities offered at SHSU. Working as a crime scene investigator for South Korea's nati more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * PRECISION registry celebrates its 10th anniversary * The Pain Registry for Epidemiological, Clinical, and Interventional Studies and Innovation (PRECISION Registry) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The registry was the vision of John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, Regents Professor and director of the Osteopathic Research Center in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth. The Osteopathic Researc more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Radiation Oncologists Hershel Garner, J.D., M.D., Uwajah Uzomah, M.D., MPH, Join UAMS Oct. 26, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Two radiation oncologists, Hershel Garner, M.D., J.D., and Uwajah Uzomah, M.D., MPH, have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and are seeing patients at the UAMS Health Radiation Oncology Center. An associate professor, Garner also will serve as interim chair of the UAMS College  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Randy McIlvoy Gives Back with Journalism Scholarship * Years ago, Randy McIlvoy ('89) worried about how he would pay for college. Today, the longtime television sports broadcaster is helping future Sam Houston State University students worry a little less through a $30,000 endowed scholarship for broadcast journalism majors. "While at Sam Houston, I saw firsthand some of the struggles students and families go through to pay for college," McIlvoy sai more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Supports Fort Worth's Massive Manufacturing and Job Creation Victory * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) applauded Carrier's plans to invest $600 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, supporting the city's manufacturing industry and fueling the local economy. "The future of American manufacturing is being built right here in Fort Worth. Carrier's commitment to our city is a testament  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Renews Request for DHS Deportation Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting updated data on deportations since President Donald Trump took office. The letter follows Rep. Roy's June 10, 2026, request for information on the Administration's progress toward fulfilling President Trump's commitment to carrying out the largest more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers create new database to track origins of water from space * All water comes from somewhere. Researchers who want to know where it comes from rely on water isotopes, variants of water molecules with slightly different masses, as location identifiers. In particular, the specific fraction of heavy to light water isotopes is unique to the water's origin and processes it has undergone and can provide information on how water travels across the globe. F more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice engineering students become first university group inside Apple's new Advanced Manufacturing Center * For most undergraduate students, advanced manufacturing is an abstract concept that happens behind closed doors in industry. But last week a group of materials science and nanoengineering students from Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing got a behind-the-scenes look into this world as part of the first university group  more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Rowan Wins Sixth In A Row * Clinging to a 9-7 halftime lead over The College of New Jersey, Rowan exploded with three touchdowns in the third quarter to run away with the win, 30-7. It was the Profs sixth straight victory and puts them in a tie for the top spot in the New Jersey Athletic Conference with No. 8 Christopher Newport, who they will face this coming Saturday. The win put Rowan back into the AFCA Division III Coach more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * Rowdy Corps students use data, AI to address housing barriers * UT San Antonio students are collaborating with a local nonprofit organization to help identify housing barriers and find solutions for veterans in San Antonio. Rowdy Corps Community Scholars Wael Albakri, Ameerah Babs-Kazeem and Katlyn Hinkle worked with the American GI Forum of My City Is My Home to analyze local rental listings and strengthen online tools that help comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Brings 'Take Back Your Health Tour' to Texas and Florida to Advance Prevention and Improve Patient Care * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 26, 2026--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. brought his "Take Back Your Health Tour" to Texas and Florida last week to advance President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda. Across four days, Secretary Kennedy announced new act more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB posted the following news release: * * * Seven SLB Experts Named SPE Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027 * Seven SLB Experts Named SPE Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027 Published: 10/26/2026 Seven SLB experts have been named Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027 in recognition of their technical expertise and contributions across a range of energy disciplines. Distinguished Lecturers are nominated by their peers and selected b more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SFA Off To Best Start In Program History * Leading No. 24 Southeastern Louisiana 21-17 early in the third quarter, Stephen F. Austin scored three straight touchdowns and never looked back, winning a runaway, 45-24. The win moved the Lumberjacks record to 8-0, their best start to a season in program history. SFA still sits No. 2 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Lions dropped out of the top 25 with the loss. Tar more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Stay safe for Halloween * The weather is cooling down, soups are in the crockpot and costume ideas are being decided on. It is almost spooky season! This time of the year brings lots of fun and magic for families. However, it also brings many potential safety hazards when participating in these activities. Following the tips in this article can make for a safe and happy Halloween season. Costume Safety  more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * Stone Fort Museum to host family-friendly Halloween Eve history party * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- The Stone Fort Museum on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University will host the Night Before Halloween History Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30. The event will feature carnival games, refreshments, live music and a costume contest. "This is a great way for families to kick off their Halloween festivities," said Carolyn Spears, museum director.  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Students lead community-minded service projects through KU Trailblazers Program * LAWRENCE -- Eighteen University of Kansas students are building leadership skills this fall while partnering with the community on projects that work toward social change. The KU Center for Service Learning (CSL) launched the Trailblazers Mini-Grant program in fall 2025. Using the KU Trails Toward Social Change model, Trailblazers provides an opportunity for Jayhawks collab more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led study uses Webb to compare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with icy bodies in our solar system * October 26, 2026 -- A Southwest Research Institute-led study used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to examine ice grains streaming from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, just the third object from beyond our solar system ever identified. The observations point to tiny aggregates of water ice and dust, about a micron or small more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC Northeast breaks new ground in science education with $225 million project October 26, 2026 HURST, Texas -- The next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals and engineers will have more room to explore, experiment and discover at Tarrant County College Northeast. TCC leaders and community guests broke ground today on a $225 million project that will bring a state-of-the-art science building to the campus and renovate nearly 140,000  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Investigate Health Effects Of Mercury Exposure In Seal Pups Oct. 26, 2026 Through specialized neurological and other health assessments, scientists are uncovering how mercury exposure may affect marine mammals -- with implications for animal, environmental, and human health. Marine mammals living along the Pacific Coast of North America encounter more than the fish, crustaceans, more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M to create AI-powered foundry for faster alloy discovery * A $2 million WoodNext Foundation grant will establish academia's first automated lab using artificial intelligence and robotics to develop and test new metallic materials. Throughout history, the discovery of new alloys has been the catalyst for dramatic technological developments. Today, new metals and alloys are critical to improving areas such as energy, aerospace, defense and healt more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $40 Million to Strengthen The Texas Teacher Workforce October 26, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced $40 million to 411 Texas school systems through the Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnerships (PREP) Program Allotment. This funding will strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation and mentorship, and bolster Texas' teacher workforce. "Texas educators shape future generations, and it is more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The Wingman Cafe at JBSA-Randolph: Fueling the mission * Veronica Estrada, Wingman Cafe first cook, preps chicken for the full salad bar on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026. Dining facility team members prepare nutritious meals providing key support to service members and installation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine Galloway) La'cey Trabue, Wingman Cafe cash more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Three Hagler Fellows to join Texas A&M Agriculture and Life Sciences * World-renowned leaders in metabolic disease, insect chemical ecology and wildlife conservation to work with faculty and students Three internationally recognized scientists named Hagler Fellows by the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University will collaborate with faculty and students in the more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Professor Shares Expertise in Middle East Documentary * Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History David Lesch is featured in four episodes of a film that discusses the life of Syrian Vice President Abd al-Halim Khaddam. Trinity University history professor David Lesch, Ph.D., shares his expertise on Syrian politics and history in a five-part documentary produced by Al Sharq. Appearing in four episodes, Lesch provides historical context and ins more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Twelve ranked teams in action on ESPN networks in Week 9, led by No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on ABC * Week 9 of the 2026-27 college football season delivers a dozen AP Top 25 teams to ESPN networks, including four of the top 10. The 76-game slate runs from Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 31, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN  more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Oct. 26, 2026 5th Recruiting Brigade and 5th ROTC Brigade Formalize Historic Partnership at Fort Sam Houston By Christine Montagnese 5th Recruiting Brigade Public Affairs FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - As autumn settles across the historic grounds of Fort Sam Houston, a strategic shift is taking root within U.S. Army recruiting. Inside the historic Quadrangle, leaders from the 5th Recruiting Brigade and 5th ROTC Brigade gathered to sign a memoran more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Reveals the 2027 Best Places to Retire * * Midland, Michigan, is the No. 1 Best Place to Retire for the second year in a row. * Affordability is the most considered factor when choosing a place to retire in 2027. * Florida and Texas dominate the top 250 Best Places to Retire, offering a number of affordable and retiree-tax friendly locations. Washington, D.C. more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Graduates Rise to the Challenge of New Bar Exam * UConn School of Law graduates excelled on Connecticut's July 2026 bar exam, achieving a 90% first-time passage rate on the inaugural NextGen Bar Exam. Their performance exceeded the statewide average by 19 percentage points. The strong showing reflects years of investment in experiential learning and skills training, a rigorous curriculum, and bar preparation support, as well as the hard  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Invests Over $325 million in 42 Projects to Boost Farm Operations and Conserve Natural Resources * (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 26, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an investment of over $325 million in 42 projects to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners boost their operations and conserve natural resources across the nation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). "The Trump US more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * UT Health RGV expands treatment options for depression, OCD * Updated TMS technology offers shorter sessions and accelerated treatment schedules RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 26, 2026 - Getting out of bed. Going to work. Spending time with family. Taking care of yourself. For someone living with depression, everyday activities can feel overwhelming. Dr. Diana Chapa, chair of the Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health at th more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT San Antonio School of Dentistry now prepping students from Day 1 with a complete digital workflow for teaching, performing dental restorations * New $5 million commitment enables incoming DDS students to train on same end-to-end technology they'll use with patients in their third and fourth years SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 26, 2026 - Students in all four years of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program at the UT San Antonio Schoo more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * UTC hosts second POWA Conference as power industry explores grid reliability * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted the second Point On Wave Applications (POWA) Conference on Sept. 29-30, bringing more than three times as many participants as the inaugural event and reinforcing the growing interest in using high-resolution electrical data to strengthen the power grid. More than 50 organizations were represented at more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Hainan Sheng awarded Richard E. Sorensen Junior Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 26 Oct 2026 Hainan Sheng, associate professor in the Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Richard E. Sorensen Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Richard E. Sorensen Junior Faculty Fellowship was established in 2004 to support the teaching and research of a promisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Secures Major Deals to Unleash American Energy and Cut Gas Prices at the Pump October 25, 2026 Gas and diesel prices will soon drop rapidly thanks to President Donald J. Trump's bold actions to unleash American Energy. On day one, the Trump Administration began dismantling the failed Biden-era anti-energy policies, cutting red tape, and ending the Democrats' Green New Scam agenda. Today, under President Trump's leadership, America is producing record a more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Why every stage of life matters for a woman's heart health * What to know about women's heart health: * A new approach to women's heart health looks at risk and opportunity across every stage of their life. * Hormonal health, mental health and well-being, heart health and brain health are closely connected. * Periods, pregnancy and the time around and during menopause can offer important opportunities to better protec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Predators * DHS will always put America first and remove illegal aliens from our streets WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst public safety threats across the country, including those convicted for murder, sexual assault of minors under 14 years old, sexual assault, and other heino more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * WSB: Lures don't draw ocelots into box traps Researchers are fine-tuning trapping efforts to catch rare cats on South Texas ranch October 26, 2026 Under the warming South Texas sun, I walked sandy-bottom trails through scrubby, thorn-ridden vegetation early in the morning just to learn that while there may be more than one way to catch a cat, a lure doesn't work. The more than 27,000 acres of land that make  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Wynonna Judd and Mickey Guyton to perform at 2027 Legends Concert Series * Country music stars Wynonna Judd and Mickey Guyton will perform at UNT Health Fort Worth's 2027 Legends Concert Series on Feb. 12 at Bass Performance Hall. Five-time Grammy Award winner Wynonna Judd will make her Legends Concert Series debut Feb. 12, headlining UNT Health Fort Worth's signature fundraiser supporting student scholarships. Four-time Grammy-no more PR