DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant Helps Cibolo, Texas, Army Veteran Breathe Easier with New HVAC System * FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Provide Repairs through HAVEN Program CIBOLO, TEXAS, October 27, 2026--Army veteran Michael Makar says receiving a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for his Cibolo, Texas, home felt like winning the lottery. The replacement was made possible  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 149th Fighter Wing takes part in Operation Northern Cactus Oct. 27, 2026 By Tech. Sgt. Derek Davis and Airman 1st Class Jonathan Rasco149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) Public Affairs ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Michigan - Operation Northern Cactus is an annual joint training exercise that provides members of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas,  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * A polling expert weighs in on mid-term polls * Immediately after Donald Trump won a second presidential term in 2024 and Republicans held the House and captured the Senate, Democrats began counting the days until the mid-term elections. At long last, the mid-terms are upon us. The mid-terms are typically bad news for a presidential administration, lacking the luster of a presidential election cycle and acting as a referendum. Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Elects Officers, Board for 2026-2027 * WASHINGTON -- Members attending the American Bankers Association's annual convention in Salt Lake City have elected new ABA officers and directors to serve on ABA's board for the 2026-2027 association year. The new officers are: CHAIR: Catherine Owen, executive chair, Eagle Bank & Trust Company, and chair and CEO, State Holding Company, Little Rock, Ark.; *CHAIR-ELECT: J more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 27, 2026 Across and down, it's VCU's Collin Drown in the New York Times crossword The School of Education doctoral student and puzzle constructor debuted in July in the esteemed Sunday edition, and two more NYT puzzles have been accepted for publication. By Sian Wilkerson As one of the world's many cruciverbalists (hint: a 14-letter word for a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles), Collin Drown knows the power of a well-designed cl more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release: * * * Agnes Scott's Inaugural White Coat Ceremony: A new chapter in the college's health care education * Thirty students in the Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes '65 and James B. Hawkes Physician Assistant Program bring a combined 84,060 hours of patient care experience to their graduate training. DECATUR, Ga. -- Before receiving their white coats, the 30 students in Agnes Scott's inaugural physician assistant (PA) cohort had logged a combined 84,060 hours of patie more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Weekend Welcomed Trinity Tigers Home * Alumni from Alaska to New York and even Australia returned home to Trinity University October 15-18 for a spirited Alumni Weekend celebration. From exciting athletic competitions to a full-blown county fair, this year's Alumni Weekend was packed with unforgettable moments of renewed connections. Check out some of the highlights below and view photos from Alumni Weekend 2026. Connecting Across Campus Alumni Week more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 27, 2026 American Airlines and Citi enhance the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard with more ways to earn and new travel benefits * American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard are refreshing two credit cards in the AAdvantage(R) portfolio to deliver greater value across a range of travel needs. * The Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Platinum Select(R) World Elite Mastercard(R), designed  more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar spotlights NSTOR * The American Nuclear Society recently hosted a webinar that served as an introduction to Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research (NSTOR), the Society's platform that is reshaping how nuclear research is shared and accessed globally. The presentation featured discussion from John Fabian, director of publishing at ANS; Kaleigh Sunday, senior publisher at Taylor & Francis; Emma Smith, associ more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Statement on Abandonment of PlayPower-Burke Merger Following Antitrust Lawsuit October 27, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower have abandoned their proposed acquisition of BCI Burke, one week after Arizona, 11 other states, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the deal. "Within a week of our filing, PlayPowe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Battery Sharpens Skills During Nighttime Reload Training * Soldiers assigned to Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, conducted nighttime MIM-104 Patriot missile system reload training at Fort Hood, Texas, Oct. 23, as part of the battalion's mission readiness exercise. The training challenged crews to reload Patriot M903 launching stations at night, requiring equipment handling, clear comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights to End Illegal Immigrant Exploitation of Federal Housing Program * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced his LIHTC Security Act, legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from exploiting the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which provides nearly $15 billion annually in federal tax incentives to support affordable rental housing. The bill would establish citizenship and immigratio more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Assistant Professor Lei Xu's research highlighted in The London School of Economics and Political Science Business Review By Steve Walentik | Oct 26, 2026 The research by Xu and his collaborators revealed that social unrest in China can lead to unexpected economic opportunities that spur entrepreneurship. Street protests are typically unwelcome events for business owners. They might feel compelled to keep their shops closed as they  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Nation's First-Ever Detransition Clinic Is Now Open as Result of His Historic Settlement with Texas Children's Hospital * Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texas Children's Hospital ("Texas Children's") has opened the country's first-ever Detransition Clinic. This fulfills a central requirement of Attorney General Paxton's landmark settlement that he secured with Texas Children's in May. The De more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC ANNOUNCE PLAYPOWER TERMINATES PROPOSED MERGER OF COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that Playpower has abandoned its proposed acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke) just a week after Raoul and the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the transaction. Playpower  more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 27 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release: * * * Balfour Beatty VINCI installs final viaduct over M6 26 October 2026 Balfour Beatty VINCI has successfully completed the installation of the second HS2 viaduct over the M6 near Chelmsley Wood, marking the conclusion of a major programme of engineering works above one of the country's busiest motorways. The final section of the 4,750-tonne structure was moved into position above the north and southbound carriageways at junction 4/4a more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * BAMC celebrates the life of infants lost during Remembrance Ceremony * In July 2023, Army Capt. Lyddia Revell and her husband, Glenn, were thrilled beyond measure at the thought of welcoming their first child into the world. In the early days that followed, all appeared fine, and Revell assumed she would experience a routine pregnancy except for the occasional fatigue. But at 23 weeks, Revell had cause for more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Liberty University issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees celebrates Champion Center, looks ahead to future projects and programs that will safeguard Liberty's Christian mission October 27, 2026 Liberty University welcomed its Board of Trustees to campus last week for its regular fall meeting. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, board members attended the grand opening of The Champion Center and toured the 64,000-square-foot facility, an extension of the Hancock Welcome Center that features multiple exhibits on more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Book Your Housing for the 2027 AFCA Convention * A great Convention experience starts with a plan. As you prepare to join the football coaching community in Indianapolis, February 14-16, 2027, make your hotel reservation part of that preparation. Housing is open for the 2027 AFCA Convention, and attendees are encouraged to reserve their accommodations through Fastbreak Travel, the official housing company of the AFCA Conven more PR

BLAGNAC, France, Oct. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Airbus, an aeronautics and space company, issued the following news release: * * * Boston MedFlight orders three Airbus H145 helicopters * Fort Worth, Texas, 27 October 2026 - Boston MedFlight, the globally recognized nonprofit critical care transport organization, has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H145 helicopters to support the continued modernization and strategic growth of its air medical transport fleet serving New England. The order brings the tot more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Represents Howard Energy Partners in Definitive Agreement to Acquire Iron Horse Midstream October 27, 2026 HOUSTON - Bracewell LLP represented Howard Energy Partners in connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Iron Horse Midstream, a portfolio company of Sixth Street, expanding its position in the prolific Anadarko Basin. The Iron Horse acquisition includes approximately 400 miles of high- and low-pressure natural gas more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 27 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Breaking news, not reporters: Missouri School of Journalism scholars aim to reshape industry approach to trauma with new research * COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 27, 2026) -- Missouri School of Journalism faculty and a doctoral student feature prominently in a new special issue of Journalism, the prestigious academic journal. Titled "The Hidden Toll: Investigating Trauma and Building Resilience in Conflict Reporting," the issue fea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Caine Says Super Intelligence Is a Strategic Priority * During a fireside chat at the National Defense Transportation Association and U.S. Transportation Command's fall meeting in Grapevine, Texas, yesterday, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said super intelligence is one of his strategic priorities. "I have sort of three strategic priorities right now, separate from [others]. No. 1 is making sure that we have a budget. ... No more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Celebrate the Season at ACC's Elgin Fall Festival * Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Elgin Fall Festival. The free community event is full of local flavor, local vendors, and family fun. Elgin Fall Festival * Date: Saturday, November 7 * Time: Noon to 4 p.m. * Location: ACC Elgin Campus, 1501 US-290, Elgin The community event showcases the programs, services, and re more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- 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, a senior reporter for The Defender: * * * NIH Official: We're Finalizing Protocol, Eligibility for New Vaccine Injury Center The new NIH Vaccinology Immunology Center is a study focused on unraveling the science behind vaccine injuries and long-term symptoms from infections, according to an NIH official  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Civilian Development Application Changes, Academic Year 2028 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force civilians will soon have the opportunity to apply for Academic Year 2028 Civilian Development programs, but prospective applicants will want to take note of critical updates to this year's process. The application window for these highly competitive opportunities opens Jan. 6 and closes Feb more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Civilian Development Application Changes, Academic Year 2028 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force civilians will soon have the opportunity to apply for Academic Year 2028 Civilian Development programs, but prospective applicants will want to take note of critical updates to this year's process. The application window for these highly competitive opportunities opens Ja more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Classes in Spanish language, Hispanic culture prepare Howard Payne students for workforce, service to communities * BROWNWOOD - October 27, 2026 - As Hispanic and Spanish-speaking populations continue to grow in Texas and throughout the United States, Howard Payne University's Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies is preparing students to meet the needs of an increasingly multicultural marketplace. The department offers a Spanish minor, which complem more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Commemorates America250 * Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University is hosting a variety of events to reflect on 250 years of American independence. These CMU America250 lectures, exhibitions, performances, conversations and community initiatives provide an opportunity to explore the past, examine the present and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. Democracy Day coincides with Election Day To support informed p more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Oct. 28 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Christi Sanders Via Teaches Students to Lead with a Head for Business and a Heart for People October 26, 2026 Drawing on years of human resources experience, the Davis School of Business professor prepares students for careers through practical lessons and professional connections - For nearly 15 years, Christi Sanders Via, DBA, has carried a small gold coin in her briefcase. It's a reminder of a workplace experiment that changed how employees  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Comedy Career Gets Serious For This Trinity Performer * Through elementary school, middle school, and high school, Audrey Pettigrew '28 kept playing out the same scene, telling her parents, a pharmaceutical rep and real estate firm owner, that comedy theater is her life. The performances had a variety of healthy but critical receptions. After completing a semester this past summer at Second City Chicago--where legends like Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Tim Me more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11495) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from August 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals are often the last word on consequential legal questions. The federal appella more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Secures $1 Million in Federal Funds for City of La Feria * La Feria, Texas--Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by City of La Feria Mayor Olga Maldonado, La Feria City Commissioners, and other local leaders, delivered $1 million in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding to mitigate stormwater flooding and prevent property damage. Specifically, the investment will be used to install a new storm sewer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal illegal alien from Guatemala dies in ICE custody in California * SAN DIEGO, Ca. -- Roberto Jimenez Gutierrez, a 43-year-old illegal alien from Guatemala, died Oct. 24 while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego. Jimenez's criminal history includes a July 2024 conviction for selling liquor to a minor, as well as prior arrests f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Deep brain stimulation improves new neuron maturation for memory * Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has traditionally been used to treat movement disorders and more recently some mental health disorders such as certain forms of depression, but research has suggested it can affect learning and memory as well. Baylor College of Medicine researchers studying Rett syndrome at the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital have  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Most Barbaric Illegal Aliens Deported to Third Countries Because Their Home Countries Wouldn't Take Them Back * The worst criminals have been removed to third countries, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens who have been deported from the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Arrests of Illegal Aliens, Including Murderers, Child Abusers, Robbers, and Gang Members in ICE Custody * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting more examples of the worst illegal aliens that have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are currently in ICE custody. "Every day, sanctuary politicians and their mout more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Dialysis Centers Agree to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Provider Relief Fund Fraud * Press Release BOSTON - SNG Bellaire Dialysis Center, LP; SNG Hillcroft Dialysis Center, LP; SNG Northwest Dialysis Center, LP; SNG Pasadena Dialysis Center, LP; SNG Sandcastle Dialysis Center, LP; and SNG Texas City Dialysis, LP (Collectively SNG Dialysis Centers) have agreed to pay approximately $2 million more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has published Federal Register notices detailing proposed arms sales, military capability upgrades and defence-support packages for Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Oman, highlighting Washington's continuing security cooperation with partners across the Middle East and Gulf region. The notices, published on October 16, 2026, cover Saudi purchases of tank engines and precision-guided munitions, expanded missile-defence capabilities, helicopter acquisitions for Iraq, additional rocket-sy more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Dog Aging Project expands search for clues to healthier aging * New NIH funding will allow researchers to follow tens of thousands of dogs and study how genetics, nutrition and environment influence aging in dogs and people. Understanding the science behind why some dogs remain healthy into old age can teach us about the biology of aging and could ultimately help both dogs and people live healthier lives. New funding from the National Institute on Agi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Economics Professor Lends Expertise on Valero's Record Earnings * The San Antonio Report quotes Trinity's David Macpherson, Ph.D., on what contributed to the San Antonio-based oil company's $6.8 billion quarterly earnings. Trinity University economics professor David Macpherson, Ph.D., explains how global conflicts and reduced refining capacity contributed to Valero's $6.8 billion in net income during the third quarter of 2026. Speaking to the San Antonio Re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Emory Advantage Plus makes dreams more achievable and the future more stable for students October 27, 2026 Michelle Ricker When Maisie Wreh was looking at colleges, she worried about both the cost and location. While she was considering some out-of-state schools, her mom was advocating for staying in Georgia. Then, they learned about the Emory Advantage Plus program, and Emory shot to the top of their lists. The program, an expan more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana launches $2 million bill credit program for eligible customers * BATON ROUGE, La. -- Entergy Louisiana is launching a $2 million bill assistance program to help residential customers manage higher household costs. Beginning Oct. 28 at 9 a.m., eligible customers can apply for a one-time $100 bill credit issued through their local United Way. The program, funded by Entergy shareholder dollars, provides assistance to cus more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Anticipated EPA methane rollback proposal would encourage the worst forms of pollution and waste during a global energy crisis October 27, 2026 In response to reports that tonight EPA will propose to weaken methane standards for the oil and gas industry, EDF issued the following statement. Administrator Zeldin previewed the proposal earlier this month at a closed-door oil and gas industry event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and EDF issued an earlier stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Major New Revisions to Burdensome, Unworkable Biden-era Oil and Natural Gas Regulations * WASHINGTON - Today, in Lubbock, Texas, President Trump and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced EPA's latest proposal to revise the Biden EPA's oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), commonly known as OOOOb/c. The proposal is expected to save $45 billion in costs to consumers a more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * ETAMU Professor Builds Global Community Through Wellness Counseling * Dr. Karl Mitchell's international association helps students and mental health professionals share knowledge, develop leadership skills and reduce stigma. For Dr. Karl Mitchell, helping people seek counseling begins with changing how they understand it. He wants mental health care to become an approachable part of everyday wellness, something people turn to before they reach a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 FBI Dallas Combats Violent Crime in Operation Summer Heat 2.0 FBI Dallas and its North Texas law enforcement partners arrested 186 individuals as part of Summer Heat 2.0, a four-month FBI initiative to combat violent crime nationwide. Between June 1 and September 20, FBI Dallas executed federal warrants on violent criminals and fugitives, identified and rescued child victims, and seized illegal firearms and narcotics from violent gangs and transnationa more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Appeals Court Urged to Uphold Land Use Protections for North Carolina Church * The Summit Church's expansion plans were blocked after a rezoning request was denied in an area surrounded by retail and professional offices. Richmond, VA--First Liberty Institute, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP argued today at more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Order Renewing Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges Mahan Airways, Mahan Tower, No. 21, Azadegan St., M.A. Jenah Exp. Way, Tehran, Iran Pejman Mahmood Kosarayanifard), a/k/a Kosarian Fard, P.O. Box 52404, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Mahmoud Amini, G#22 Dubai Airport Free Zone, P.O. Box 393754, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and P.O. Box 52404, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Mohamed A more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 28 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Alum Paul Hamilton Publishes Debut Novel Exploring Trauma and Restorative Justice By Marlen Bautista October 27, 2026 Paul Hamilton, PhD (CLIN PSY '96), published his debut novel, Search for Redemption: Code 419, on September 28, 2026, through Hampsy Press. Drawing on 45 years of clinical and forensic practice working with trauma survivors and justice-impacted individuals, Dr. Hamilton brings complex social issues into a suspenseful more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Financial Anxiety Makes Medical Procedures Feel More Painful * Rising out-of-pocket medical costs do more than drain a patient's bank account. New research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that expensive healthcare prices cause people to expect greater physical pain during medical procedures, driving many patients to skip necessary appointments altogether. The research(opens in new window) reveals that financial distress involving medical  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Five Years of Winter Wonder: Ice Rodeo Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Austin * Beginning November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027, hotel guests and locals alike can saddle up for the festive season as Ice Rodeo celebrates its fifth year, transforming Four Seasons Hotel Austin into a winter wonderland filled with Texas-sized surprises for all ages. For families near and far, the season offers an invitation to make Aust more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Following NASA Grant, TCU Researcher Explains Planetary Defense October 26, 2026 Rhiannon Mayne, Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science at Texas Christian University, was recently awarded a $3.6 million grant from NASA that will use West Texas' dark skies and unique geology to help the public learn about asteroids, meteorites and planetary defense. Timed around asteroid Apophis' close approach to Earth in 2029, the  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Four More Years: What Shawn Fain's Reelection Means for Automakers, Parts Suppliers, and Other UAW Targets * United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain claimed reelection to a second four-year term on Oct. 9, 2026, leading in every region with about 68 percent of the vote in preliminary tallies. His United UAW slate now controls the International Executive Board. Turnout was low, at about 10 percent of active members and retiree more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * From coffee to class, a CEO's day never stops * By 6:30 a.m., the lights are on inside Saxbys Cafe, and Kiley Vaughan is hard at work preparing The University of Texas at Arlington's newest coffee shop to open. She and another team member warm up the ovens, calibrate the espresso machine, fill the ice bins and check every product in the store. They set out steaming pitchers, prepare food stations, restock milk and write a prep lis more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Scouting America posted the following news release: * * * From the Page to the Campfire: Scout Life Magazine Celebrates National Book Month with a Spooky Twist and an interview with Jeff Kinney * IRVING, TX (October 26, 2026) - Few things hook a reluctant reader faster than a good scare. This October, for National Book Month, Scouting America is leaning into that with a free Halloween-themed bookmark, available now at Scout Shops nationwide while supplies last. Scout Life magazine also feat more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Scouting America posted the following news release: * * * From the Page to the Campfire: Scout Life Magazine Celebrates National Book Month with a Spooky Twist and an interview with Jeff Kinney * IRVING, TX (October 26, 2026) - Few things hook a reluctant reader faster than a good scare. This October, for National Book Month, Scouting America is leaning into that with a free Halloween-themed bookmark, available now at Scout Shops nationwide while supplies last. Scout Life magazine also feat more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Gaps in Texas Law Leave Texans Exposed to Billions in Wind, Solar, and Battery Cleanup Costs * AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas has made meaningful progress on rules for decommissioning and disposing of wind, solar, and energy storage facilities, but gaps remain that could leave Texans facing billions of dollars in future unfunded liabilities. That is a central finding of Addressing the Environmental Challenges of Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage in T more PR

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech's Divarasib Demonstrated Best-In-Class Efficacy, Advancing the Standard of Care in Previously Treated KRAS G12C-Mutated Lung Cancer * Divarasib monotherapy demonstrated superior efficacy over first-generation KRAS G12C inhibitors, lowering the risk of disease progression or death by 42% and the overall risk of death by 44%, in the Phase III Krascendo 1 study * At the time of primary analysis, divarasib achie more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Glass Lewis Proposes 'Four Perspectives' Model to Replace Single Benchmark Proxy Voting Policy * Glass Lewis has published a request for comment on a proposal to replace its longstanding single benchmark proxy voting policy with four separate voting "Perspectives." The proposal is not yet in effect and does not change any current Glass Lewis policy. Glass Lewis is targeting September 2027 for the change. The key components of the Pe more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Glioblastoma's secret weapon: Silencing the brain's off switch * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a new strategy that glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of adult brain cancer, uses to fuel its own growth. Published in the journal Neuron, the study shows in animal models that glioblastoma hijacks the activity of neighboring brain cells, flipping them from a role that limits tumor growth to one that promotes it. T more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces fourth cohort of its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce the fourth cohort of its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program. Thirty-seven participants have been selected to begin the program this fall. The six-month leadership development program for mid-level college and university professionals is designed more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Expands Trademark and Advertising Capabilities With Partner Holly Melton in New York * Haynes Boone is adding to its Trademark and Advertising bench with Partner Holly Melton, who joins the firm's New York office. Melton, the former co-chair of the Advertising and Brand Protection Group at Crowell & Moring, brings a distinctive advertising and consumer protection practice, advising companies on complex advertising dispu more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- Portland State University posted the following news release: * * * How scary movies hold up a mirror to society * With spooky season underway, scary movies are back in theaters and at the top of streaming platform watch lists. But the genre is more than just seasonal entertainment. Amy Lubitow, an environmental sociologist at Portland State, teaches Sociology of Horror, a course that explores how horror has changed alongside culture from the 1960s to today, and how the genre reflects the society that produces i more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University to host concert pianist Teresa Walters on her Musical Faith Journey Tour * BROWNWOOD - October 27, 2026 - Howard Payne University will host Teresa Walters for her Musical Faith Journey Tour on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held in Grace Chapel and is free and open to the public. The event will feature world-renowned pianist Teresa Walters. Described by the New York Times as "The International First Lady of Piano," more PR

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * HPE unifies visibility of premier wired, wireless, and SASE solutions to optimize user and application experiences from edge to cloud HPE Networking simplifies full stack deployment, management and troubleshooting with self-driving agentic operations In this article * HPE unifies EdgeConnect, HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central under an AI-native framework, delivering end-to-end network and security visibility from e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Agricultural Leaders and Market Participants Join CFTC Chairman Selig in Overland Park, Kansas for AgCon 2026 October 27, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University co-hosted the 2026 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) in Overland Park, Kansas. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and market parti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * IMCOM commanding general participates in AUSA panel, discusses PCS and onboarding at annual convention * The U.S. Army Installation Management Command was well represented at the Association of the United States Army's 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition as Lt. Gen. James M. Smith, IMCOM commanding general, participated in the Warfighter and Family Forum on Enhancing the Permanent Change of Station and Onboar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 WHAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW: New Midterm Ads Reveal the Lifelong Consequences Detransitioners Say They Never Understood Independent Women's Voice releases three powerful new ads featuring detransitioners Soren Aldaco and Prisha Mosley, whose deeply personal accounts raise urgent questions about informed consent, medical accountability, and irreversible interventions for young p more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Initial Treatment for Lower Back Pain Is Associated with Subsequent Risk of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose * First month treatment with opioids above 50 mme/day can result in 147% higher risk for OUD Adults on Medicaid who began treatment for a new bout of low back pain with a higher-dose opioid prescription were about two and a half times as likely to later show signs of opioid use disorder or overdose, according to a study conducte more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * IRS Updates Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System and Introduces New IRA Correction Program * In Rev. Proc. 2026-34, the IRS updated and restructured the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System ("EPCRS"), modifying and superseding Rev. Proc. 2021-30. EPCRS, which includes the Self-Correction Program ("SCP"), the Voluntary Correction Program, and the Audit Closing Agreement Program, allows sponsors of qualified plans, secti more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Priya Coffey Named a Texas Winner of Connect Media's 2026 Women in Real Estate Awards October 27, 2026 Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Priya Coffey, managing partner of the firm's Houston office, has been named a Texas region winner of Connect Media's 2026 Women in Real Estate Awards. Presented by Connect CRE, the awards honor women in commercial real estate whose talent, drive, and fresh ideas have contributed their success and influence. Win more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Jayhawks win 2nd place at Rocky Mountain Debating Championship Tournament * LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas debate team of Michael Redlich, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jack Turec, Olathe, took second place at a British Parliamentary debate tournament earlier this month co-hosted by the University of Denver and Metropolitan State University-Denver. A second KU debate team composed of Sofia Bullard, Simi Valley, California, and Mason Renner, Kansas City more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * Keeping the Valley moving: UT Health RGV highlights benefits of physical therapy * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 27, 2026 - Waiting for pain to go away on its own may seem reasonable. For some people, however, that delay can mean giving up activities, changing how they move or letting a manageable problem become a greater limitation. UT Health RGV physical therapists Alex Alejandro and Desiree French want people to know they d more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * KTSU 90.9 FM Launches Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Growth and Global Engagement * KTSU 90.9 FM celebrated 55 years of service to Texas Southern University and the broader community, the award-winning radio station has announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities for students, and elevate the station's impact on a global scale. Operating under its new "55 Forw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Mississippi's Scott Colom for Election to U.S. Senate * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org KILLEEN, Texas -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Mississippi's Scott Colom for election to the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3 ele more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Big Ideas Lab explores how supercomputing could transform tsunami forecasting Oct. 27, 2026 When a powerful offshore earthquake strikes, coastal communities may have mere minutes to prepare for the impacts of a devastating tsunami. Providing an accurate warning in that narrow window presents an enormous scientific challenge: sophisticated physics-based simulations can take too long, while faster forecasting more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Matt Griggs SAN DIEGO - October 27, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Matt Griggs, AAMS(R), CRPC(TM), of Griggs Investment Group has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. Griggs reported serving approximately $160 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/* and joins LPL from Edward Jon more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU System President Rousse Announces Four Finalists for New LSUNO Chancellor * BATON ROUGE - LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse announced four finalists for the position of Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans (LSUNO), following a national search to identify the university's next leader. The selected finalists will be invited to campus on November 3 and 4. "LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and selecting the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Anti-Trans Attacks Will Backfire in Midterms * Republican candidates and their allies continue to pour money into attacks on transgender Americans. According to AdImpact, they have spent more than $280 million on anti-trans broadcast and connected TV ads this cycle -- in an effort to distract voters from the affordability crisis and the war in Iran and deflect from their own records. But poll after poll shows the strategy is more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 26, 2026 'Caution': Experts Warn Democrats of Historical Polling Misses in Red-State Senate Races Data reporters and pollsters alike are reminding Democrats that, since 1998, polls have had a terrible habit of overestimating Democrats by wider margins in red states than in blue states. According to The Economist's Owen Winter, "If polling errors follow the average historic trend, Democrats' leads in Texas and Alaska could b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 Annie Andrews' Supposed Republican Backers are Democrats In case you missed it, Annie Andrews' "Republicans for Dr. Annie" coalition is mostly Democrats, according to new reporting. Andrews is refusing to explain her most recent lie. This is just another example of Andrews desperately lying to South Carolinians in her deceptive campaign. Andrews has tried shapeshifting on several positions including her support for  more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * New Performance Dates Set for BPCC's Peter and the Star Catcher * Set sail for an evening of adventure and imagination as the Bossier Parish Community College Performing Arts Program and Cavalier Players present their fall production of Peter and the Star Catcher. The opening of the whimsical stage fantasy has been postponed, with performances now set for Monday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 5. All four performances will begin at 7:30 p.m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT Reveals Trump's Election-Denying Judges Preside Over Nearly All Competitive Midterm Races - as Trump Administration Moves to Preemptively Challenge Alaska Results As the Trump Administration Already Begins to Challenge the Midterm Election Results, Judges Who Refused Under Oath to Admit He Lost in 2020 Could Hear the Cases - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the Trump Administration already begins to challenge the midterm election  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Exposed for Close Ties to Business He Moved From Ohio to Texas * Columbus, Ohio- New reporting exposes Ramaswamy's continued control over Strive Inc. and the hundreds of millions in stock he still owns. Vivek Ramaswamy is lying to Ohioans about his close ties to Strive Inc., the business he moved from Ohio to Texas just months before beginning his run for governor. With only seven days until Election Day, Ohioans know they  more PR

MARSHALL, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Wiley University posted the following news: * * * News from Our Partners: An Investment in Wiley and the Generations to Come * Originally published by Alisha Bynum, Director of Communications, for The Texas Annual Conference. Read the original article: An Investment in Wiley and the Generations to Come. An investment in a university reaches far beyond its campus. Its value unfolds in the lives of students and in what they carry into the communities they will one day serve. That is the hope behind the Texas Annu more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU student newspaper wins seven NMPA awards 27 Oct 2026 At New Mexico State University, student success extends beyond the classroom. The Round Up, NMSU's student newspaper, demonstrated that success by earning seven awards at the New Mexico Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest earlier this month. Five staff members of The Round Up attended the NMPA awards ceremony, alongside hundreds of representatives from news organi more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 28 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New election forecast updates predictions every 10 minutes 'NowCasting' simulates a million hypothetical elections with every prediction October 27, 2026 * Election model draws on prediction markets to track all 35 Senate races * Simulated elections calculate Republican chances of retaining Senate control * System builds on data scientist's past models, which successfully predicted previous presidential and senatorial elections - EVANSTON, I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 27, 2026 NRSC Statement on President Trump's Rallies in Texas If you are covering President Trump's rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, Texas today, please consider this quote from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC): "President Trump and Ken Paxton are working hard to lower taxes, secure the border, and deliver for Texans. The contrast could not be more clear compared to James Talarico who believes there  more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Dale Fellowship recipients pursue original projects after graduation By Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Oct. 27, 2026 Class of 2026 members Julianna Martin and Ceci McWilliams are the latest recipients of the Martin A. Dale '53 Fellowship, which funds yearlong independent projects for members of each senior class in the year following their graduation. The two students began their work this summer. The Dale Fellowship, created by 1953 Princ more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Project Agincourt leaders reach out to industry with path forward * In an open letter to industry partners and the joint force recently, Project Agincourt leaders set the tone for how the Autonomous Warfare Command will develop. Last month, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tasked the Agincourt team with two missions: first, stand up a new four-star functional combatant command. The Autonomous Warfare Command w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Quorum sale raises concerns reminiscent of Steward, Prospect * New Mexico -- A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) warns that GoldenTree Asset Management's proposed sale of Quorum Health to a newly formed nonprofit could follow a troubling pattern seen at Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings, where private equity firms exited heavily indebted hospital companies. The proposed $957  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11494) by legislative attorneys April J. Anderson and Abigail A. Graber: * * * Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring In 1999, the Supreme Court decided the landmark disability discrimination case Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, which established that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discrimination." Olmstead applied Title II of the Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reminder: Trump Promised to Address Water Shortage Eight Months Ago. We're Still Waiting. * Corpus Christi, Texas -- Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) reiterated his call for President Trump to follow through on his promise to address the ongoing water crisis in Corpus Christi. Eight months ago, on February 27, 2026, the President said, during an appearance at the Port of Corpus Christi, that he would approve a request for federal water more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 21, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to express concerns over the continued detention of U.S. citizens by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel during immigration enforcement operations and to request clarity regarding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia, Leader Jeffries, and Rep. Menefee Join Houston Workers to Highlight How ICE's Reign of Terror is Worsening the Affordability Crisis * HOUSTON, TX -- Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Congressman Christian Menefee (TX-18), and SEIU Texas President Elsa Flores held a press conference following a closed-door roundtable with Houston workers, business owners, and community advocates on how more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 20, 2026 Director Kash Patel Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20535 Dear Director Patel: We write to urge the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the attempted mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a potential federal hate crime, and to assess more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Rhodes College's Alumni Awards Honorees Named October 26, 2026 Rhodes College's annual alumni awards will be presented on Nov. 14 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. This year's honorees are: * Sally Jones Heinz, a member of the Class of 1981 Distinguished Alumni of the Year * Gunter Gaupp, a member of the Class of 2016 Young Alumni of the Year * Shayla Nicole Purifoy, a member of the Class of 2003 Black Student Association Distinguished Alumni of the Year  more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release: * * * Roche's divarasib demonstrated best-in-class efficacy, advancing the standard of care in previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated lung cancer * Divarasib monotherapy demonstrated superior efficacy over first-generation KRAS G12C inhibitors, lowering the risk of disease progression or death by 42% and the overall risk of death by 44%, in the phase III Krascendo 1 study/1,2 * At the time of primary analysis, divarasib achieved a median overa more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA sports business students gain sales experience with Homecoming project * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University's Homecoming brings alumni and current students together to celebrate the Lumberjack spirit. It also offers an opportunity for sports business students in SFA's Nelson Rusche College of Business to gain the valuable sales experience they need before launching their careers. Students in the "Sports Promotion" co more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Receives $400,000 Grant From NASA COMPASS Program * Houston, we have a solution. Sam Houston State University computer science faculty members Haodi Jiang and Hyuk Cho received a $400,000 NASA Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship Partnership and Academic Success in Science (COMPASS) grant. Haodi Jiang and Hyuk Cho from the Department of Computer Science have received a two-year grant that will connect SHSU students and researchers at the more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates topping out of new workforce education center at Collin College's wylie campus 10/28/2026 Skanska has reached a major construction milestone on a new workforce education center that will expand hands-on technical training opportunities at Collin College's Wylie Campus. - WYLIE, TX -- Skanska USA Building, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, has reached a major milestone on Collin Coll more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Smithsonian Rural Initiative Connects Tarleton State Faculty With New Educational Opportunities * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Faculty and community leaders gathered at Tarleton State University on Thursday to explore opportunities for expanding educational access, strengthening rural communities and connecting students with resources through the Smithsonian Rural Initiative. Hosted by the College of Education and School of Behavioral Sciences, the event b more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Preview Day welcomes fall record number of prospective students Michelle Workman, Kristina Chesnutt October 27, 2026 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College welcomed a fall record of 110 prospective students and their families to the Fort Worth campus on Oct. 23 for the fall Preview Day, introducing them to the faculty and the ethos of the Southwestern community. "We have been praying for you and we're excite more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC and Voting Rights Groups Sue Texas Over Refusal To Disclose Records of Motor Voter Failures * Lawsuit seeks to verify Texas' claim that it resolved more than 500,000 delayed voter registration transactions before Election Day WASHINGTON -- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), representing the NAACP, the Texas State Conference of the NAACP and the Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has filed a f more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 28 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Small Atoms. Big Ideas. Oct 26, 2026 Scott Simpson's groundbreaking hydrogen research is earning international attention while showing Bona's students just how far chemistry can take them Story by Susan Anderson "Electrons are fuzzy and really smeared out." That's how St. Bonaventure Chemistry Professor Dr. Scott Simpson describes one of the fundamental challenges of his research: using computers and mathematics to predict what happe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 27, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio joins President Trump on travel to Texas on October 27, 2026. DEPUTY SECRETARY CHRISTOPHER LANDAU 2:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER Under Secretary Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUB more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * State War Power Front and Center in Case Against Texas's Border Law * WASHINGTON--The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit defending a law in Texas called S.B.4, which protects Texas's border with Mexico. A class of aliens has sued to strike down the law, claiming it conflicts with federal immigration law. Previously, an act more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Barclays, a bank with consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, posted the following news release: * * * Superconducting cables, hybrid-electric aircraft and electric freight networks: Unreasonable Impact welcomes 16 ventures across the Americas * * 16 new ventures from across the United States and Canada are joining Unreasonable Impact, many of them building the infrastructure needed to meet surging energy demand and cut operating costs for their business cu more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI scientist will tout Juno successes and new results at news conference * October 27, 2026 -- Since its launch in 2011 and arrival at Jupiter in 2016, NASA's Juno mission, led by the Southwest Research Institute, has profoundly advanced our understanding of Jupiter and its moons. SwRI Associate Vice President Dr. Scott Bolton is Juno's principal investigator and has led the mission since its inception. Bolton is prese more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Rodeo Teams Claim Five Individual Titles, Two Team Championships * SAN ANGELO, Texas -- The Tarleton State University men's and women's rodeo teams delivered a strong performance last weekend at the Angelo State University College Rodeo, taking home five individual championships as well as team championships during the event, held Oct. 22-24 at Fiesta Arena. The men's team led with 555 points overall and the women's team racked up a to more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dog Aging Project Enters New Phase In Search Of Longer, Healthier Canine Lives Oct. 27, 2026 By Camryn Haines, Ph.D., VMBS Marketing & Communications New NIH funding will help researchers uncover why some dogs thrive into old age - and how these insights could improve health for dogs and people. - Understanding the science behind why some dogs remain healthy into old age can teach us abou more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Former student honored as future leader in chemical engineering Former Texas A&M chemical engineering student Dr. Yuhe Tian has been named one of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' 35 Under 35 award recipients, recognizing her contributions to the field and the chemical engineering community. Oct. 27, 2026 By Raven Wuebker-Tineo, Contributor Former Texas A&M University chemical engineering student Dr. Yuhe Tian has more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints MacTaggart, Miller To State Securities Board, Names Chair October 27, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Glenn MacTaggart and Paula Ann Miller to the State Securities Board for terms set to expire on January 20, 2031. Additionally, the Governor named MacTaggart Chair of the board. The Board registers securities offered and sold in Texas and oversees the firms and individuals selling securities or providing  more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch posted the following news release: * * * Three UTMB graduate students receive prestigious NIH F31 fellowships October 22, 2026 Three students from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have been awarded highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 predoctoral fellowships in recognition of their research accomplishments and potential as future scientific leaders. The NIH F31 fellowship program provides doct more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Transcom Commander Draws Connection Between Hope, Lethality * During his keynote remarks at U.S. Transportation Command's fall meeting in Grapevine, Texas, yesterday, Transcom's commander discussed how the concepts of hope and lethality are tied together as they relate to the world of military logistics. Air Force Gen. Randall Reed explained that, as he looked at how Transcom could improve and ensure the joint force is more lethal and agile, he realized hope more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Half a Billion into Modernizing America's Ports, Bolstering Supply Chains * 35 port projects across 19 states will receive investments to bolster America's supply chains WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $498 million investment to modernize America's ports and help secure America's maritime dominance. From coastal seaports and Great Lakes  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Architecture Alumna Gabriella Bermea Opens Doors Through Design and Advocacy Oct. 27, 2026 When Gabriella Bermea entered the architecture profession, few women and even fewer Latinas were licensed architects. She's spent nearly a decade trying to change that. She now mentors emerging professionals, serves in leadership roles and has co-created a scholarship. "I didn't meet an architect until right before leaving for university," Bermea sa more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ueno-Park in CityAM: Possible Tax Hikes for LLPs in Budget May 'Distort' the Market and Push Firms Overseas * Despite the professional services sector dodging tax hikes on LLPs in last year's Budget, it remains unclear whether Chancellor John Healey will impose tax changes this time around. Haynes Boone Partner Alexandra Ueno-Park spoke with CityAM about what she is expecting from this year's Budget. Read an excerpt below. Ueno-Pa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Survey: Texans Report High Levels of Concern Over Data Centers, Artificial Intelligence University of Houston Report Highlights Worries Over Electricity Prices, Water Supply, Impact on Society and the Economy By Jeannie Kever October 27, 2026 Key Takeaways * A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs shows more than 80% of Texas voters say they are concerned about the impact data centers will have on electr more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * A student organization earns national recognition for local impact October 26, 2026 UM-Dearborn's Biomedical Engineering Society earns a top national honor for bringing hands-on STEM experiments into Dearborn schools and teaching nearly 500 K-12 students about biomedical engineering. - Over the past academic year, the Biomedical Engineering Society engaged nearly 500 K-12 students across Dearborn through high-energy, interactive scie more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * New research gauges community immunity to valley fever as fungal infection cases increase October 27, 2026 First such study in decades strengthens public health response, informs vaccine design - What's the study: University of Michigan researchers will determine how much of the population still lacks immunity to valley fever, a fungal infection caused by inhalation of spores that can be carried through the air in the dust of dry soils. Why it mat more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Retiree organization names 2026 seed grant award winner October 27, 2026 Jiaming Liang, PhD, assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, won the 2026 Endowment for Healthy Aging Junior Faculty Program grant award for his research proposal, "Advancing ComCare: From an AI-Enabled Dementia Caregiver Support Prototype to Usability Testing." The $10,000 seed grant is awarded by The University of Texas Housto more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering Fellowship Winner Has Eye on Changing Lives By Kim Horner | Oct. 27, 2026 As a mechanical engineering undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Dallas, Roma Avhad BS'22 initially struggled to connect the skills she was developing with her desire for a career that could help reduce poverty. By volunteering with the IEEE Smart Village initiative, which supports entrepreneurs and addresses energy challenges in underserved more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Invests Over $325 million in 42 Projects to Boost Farm Operations and Conserve Natural Resources * USDA 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. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2026 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an investment of over $325 millio more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT Introduces UT Dell Medicine, Shares Plans for Advanced Specialty Care in Central Texas October 27, 2026 The University of Texas at Austin today introduced UT Dell Medicine, its academic health system, and shared plans to expand access to advanced care through its future cornerstone, UT Dell Medical Center. Anchored by Dell Medical School, UT Dell Medicine brings together patient care, research and education to turn discoveries into better care and prepare more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT San Antonio Health Science Center study finds state's highest endometrial cancer rates in San Antonio region * SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 27, 2026 - An Upper-South region of Texas including San Antonio and Bexar County had the state's highest hysterectomy-corrected incidence of endometrial cancer and the largest increase over time, a study led by scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center and the Natio more PR

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, TJC Partner to Offer Master Class with Martha Graham Dance Company * On Monday, Oct. 26, The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center and the Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance partnered to present an exclusive master class with the Martha Graham Dance Company, which is performing at the Cowan Center Tuesday evening. "One of the most rewarding aspects of presenting internationally acclaimed ar more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend * Columbus, Ohio- Eight days from Election Day, Vivek Ramaswamy is reeling as his terrible week continues after he decided to put Dr. Acton's abusive and estranged mother into an ad. He then proceeded to double down, refusing to apologize after members of his own party, including the sitting Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, and Senator Jon Husted, condemned the ad. FIRST, new reporting ex more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 28 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and Care Access Plan Three Additional Clinical Trial Centers to Expand Access to Medical Research Oct. 27, 2026 Building on four initial locations in Texas, Georgia and Florida, planned expansion into additional communities across three states aims to bring research opportunities closer to where people live and shop. - HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2026 -- The Walmart Healthcare Research Institute (WHRI) and Care Access, a health and research company, today announced p more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 28 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * State disciplines health care providers October 27, 2026 OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nursing ass more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina * With the Big Bang, the universe burst into existence as a hot and dense soup of electrons and subatomic particles. This primordial ionized plasma, initially smaller than a single atom, rapidly expanded and cooled. In the process, particles in the soup slowed enough to bind with electrons, forming electrically neutral hydrogen. As this neutral hydrogen accumulated, the ef more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * WGN Radio's Mary Sandberg Boyle Named General Manager of the Year in Radio Ink's 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards * Chicago, IL - WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle was officially named General Manager of the Year (Markets 1-20) at Radio Ink's 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards. Presented on Wednesday, October 21 at the NAB Show New York, the Radio Wayne Awards are the broadc more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * What's In a Name: 'War' sends clarifying message to adversaries about departmental mission * A little over a year ago, in September 2025, President Donald J. Trump rechristened the Department of Defense as the Department of War -- a name it held once before, back when the Pentagon first opened its doors. The name change sends a clearer message to allies and adversaries alike about the department's mission,  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 28 (TNSrpt) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico Oil and Gas Liquid Spills Jump 29% as Industry Pushes to Expand Toxic Waste Disposal WildEarth Guardians' latest Waste Watch report documents nearly 8,000 spills and releases in just three months, with more than three-quarters of liquid spills occurring on public lands October 27, 2026 SANTA FE, N.M. -- Oil and gas companies reported 29% more liquid spills in New Mexico during the third quarter of 2026 compared to the same peri more PR