REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * 2026 MICC Change of Responsibility Announcement * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas --Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command hosts the MICC change of responsibility Nov. 10, 2026, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas main post theater; the event will be live-streamed on MS Teams. Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, who assumed responsibility for t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era * For centuries, infrastructure has evolved alongside technology. New materials and engineering techniques enabled taller buildings, longer bridges, and larger cities. Computing and digital technologies later transformed how infrastructure was designed, monitored, and operated. Now, the pace of change is accelerating, and challenges are arriving simultaneously. Climate ch more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 5th Recruiting Brigade and 5th ROTC Brigade formalize historic partnership at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston * As autumn settles across the historic grounds of Joint Base San Antonio-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 memorandum of understanding (MOU) -- a forma more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Gives Global Flavors Their Main Character Moment with New Flavors of Korea Menu Sweet heat, savory bites and a mini-series drama are taking over the aisles of 7-Eleven, Inc. with the new Korean-inspired menu - IRVING, TX (Oct. 28, 2026) -- 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, is bringing Korean-inspired flavors to stores with the launch of its new Flavors of Korea menu. Available at participating 7-El more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A full-circle journey back to UNT Health and TCOM for Dr. Marshall Hall * Marshall Hall, DO, is back where it all started. The 2022 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has returned to UNT Health Fory Worth as a dermatologist in the Department of Internal and Specialty Medicine. After completing his dermatology residency training at Medical City Fort Worth, where he trained alongside physicians affiliated with UNT more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * A movie about war, college football and two heroic Badgers * 'The Mosquito Bowl' opens in theaters this weekend with a re-creation of UW-Madison's Camp Randall in the 1940s. Loud, slushy and packed with fans, a Badger game at Camp Randall Stadium in the 1940s -- or at least a re-creation of it -- is the backdrop for a defining moment in the new movie "The Mosquito Bowl." The two-hour feature film, based on author Buzz Bissinger's 2022 nonfiction bo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine * Disorders of the small intestine are often difficult to diagnose and treat. More than 20 feet long, an inch in diameter, and located deep within the body, this organ is harder to access than other parts of the digestive tract, such as the colon or stomach. To overcome those challenges, MIT engineers have designed a new robotic enteroscope that c more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC and St. Edward's Make the Path to a Bachelor's Degree More Affordable * Austin Community College District (ACC) students interested in transferring to St. Edward's University can take advantage of ACComplish @ St. Edward's, a transfer program designed to make earning a bachelor's degree more affordable and easier to navigate. With the program's priority application deadline approaching in November, students are encouraged to explore their option more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS NSQIP Recognizes 77 Hospitals for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient Care Recognized hospitals are deemed "meritorious" for their composite quality scores in eight surgical care outcome areas October 28, 2026 CHICAGO --The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP(R)) has recognized 77 of an eligible 594 hospitals participating in the ACS NSQIP adult program for achieving m more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Expands Capital Plan and Increases Growth Outlook * * Reporting third-quarter GAAP and operating earnings per share of $2.18 and $2.23, respectively * Forecasting 2026 operating earnings per share to be at or above high end of the $6.25 to $6.55 range * Announcing $100 billion five-year capital plan, with a 13%+ rate base CAGR through 2031 * Introducing operating earnings annual  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Agribusiness entrepreneurship pioneer Ed Rister retires from Texas A&M * For nearly 40 years, Rister pushed students to put numbers to their ideas, building the next generation of entrepreneurs Texas A&M University students who make it through the Dianne and M. Edward Rister '74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences call  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * American jobs offer more autonomy -- and more stress * Research finds jobs have become more stressful, but wages have not increased to compensate workers. In brief: * American jobs have become more stressful, but also give workers more independence over the last two decades. * Wages haven't increased to compensate for the extra stress, despite workers' preference. * Women are taking more stressful, autonomous jobs than men, study found. American jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Names John Thresher Chief Operating Officer * Ascension Texas announces John Thresher as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this role, Thresher served as chief strategy officer of Ascension Texas. In that position, he led the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the market, which included identifying priority strategic opportunities and partnerships. He also led servic more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Assistant secretary says there's 'exceptional interest' in the Next Great American Base * Competition to host the Next Great American Base -- a premier joint force installation project -- has been met with "exceptional" nationwide interest. That's what Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment, told governors and state adjutants general in a letter Oct. 22, adding that more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO updates guideline on shorter-course radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer Recommendations support moderate hypofractionation across all risk groups and ultrahypofractionation/SBRT as a standard option for many patients ARLINGTON, Va., October 27, 2026 An updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of hypofractionated ra more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Secures $6.9 Million in Forgiveness for Thousands of Missourians Misled by Snap Finance * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that she joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $6,979,354 in lease payments owed by 3,707 Missourians who ente more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana * Expansion extends the bank's in-person reach to approximately eighty-three percent of Americans New centers are part of the bank's five billion dollars investment in its network since 2016 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America continues to expand and modernize its financial cen more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Hunton and its Attorneys in 2027 Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its lawyers have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2027 guide, an annual guide to the USA's leading litigation firms and lawyers. The firm's litigation practice was recognized in the following locations: * District of Columbia * Florida * North Carolina * Texas (Statewide and more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Brad Goodson Named President of Sutter Health's Greater San Francisco and East Bay Division Oct 28, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO - Sutter Health has named Brad Goodson president of its Greater San Francisco and East Bay Division, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role. He starts his new position Nov. 2. "The best leadership transitions build on momentum, and Brad is exceptionally well positioned to do that. He brings a deep more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 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, on Oct. 26, 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 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Cardiologists Mohammad Fahad Salam, M.D., Lalith Vardhan Namburu, M.D., Join UAMS Health By Linda Satter Oct. 28, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Fellowship-trained noninvasive cardiologists Mohammad Fahad Salam, M.D., and Lalith Vardhan Namburu, M.D., have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Internal Medicine's Division of Cardiology. Salam joins UAMS from the University of Pittsburgh Med more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP interception leads to federal conviction and 27-year sentence in joint child exploitation investigation 10/28/2026 HOUSTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Area Port of Houston/Galveston announced the successful conclusion of a joint federal investigation resulting in the sentencing of Travis Jerrad McQuiston Reed to 327 months in prison for child sexual exploitation material (CSEM)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $290K in cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry 10/28/2026 LAREDO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $290,000. "Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry consistently demonstrate vigilance in protecting our nation from dangerous narcotics," said Port Director Albert Flores. "Their dedication to safeguarding our com more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Files Lawsuit Arguing Alabama's App Store Law Likely Violates First Amendment * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama's App Store law, alleging it violates First Amendment protections to speak and access information. The law would require all users to provide personal data to access content in App Stores so that companies ca more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 18,000 Kids Vaccinated Under Anesthesia at Colorado Hospital -- AAP Suggests Other Hospitals Do the Same In a "how-to" article published on March 9, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provided a roadmap for how hospitals across the U.S. can vaccinate children more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Sweden Shifts Away From mRNA COVID Vaccines, but Still Recommends Adults Get Vaccinated Sweden awarded its contract for the 2027-2028 COVID-19 season to Sanofi for its non-mRNA protein-based Nuvaxovid vaccine. The country will continue to recommend that adults with more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Civilian Development application changes, Academic Year 2028 * 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. 12, 2 more PR

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Civilian Development application changes, Academic Year 2028 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Department of the Air Force and 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 cl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Delivered Multiplatform Audience Growth And Deep Engagement In October * All Access Subscription Passed One-Year Benchmark With Continued Month-Over-Month Subscriber Growth And Extensive Engagement CNN & Jubilee's James Talarico Town Hall Marked CNN's Best Primetime Performance Since July Presidential Address CNN California Governor Debate Reached Over 10m Worldwide Across Platforms Have I Got News For You Delivered Its Highest-Rated Season To Date more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Provide Immersive, Multi-Platform Coverage of the 2026 Midterm Elections * UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RESULTS AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS AVAILABLE ACROSS CNN PLATFORMS FROM THE NETWORK'S ANCHORS, CORRESPONDENTS, REPORTERS AND POLITICAL EXPERTS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT STREAMING ON CNN WITH AN ALL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION Washington, DC - (October 28, 2026) - On Tuesday, November 3, CNN will provide audiences and subscribers comprehensive coverage of the 2026 midterm electi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Weber Joins Secretary Duffy and Congressman Babin for Historic Energy and Maritime Announcements at the Sea Power Summit * HOUSTON, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) at Port Houston for the Sea Power Summit, where Secretary Duffy delivered a pair of wins for the Gulf of America by modernizing LNG safety regulations for the first time since 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of Dolores Huerta * HOUSTON, TX -- Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement on the passing of legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta at age 96: "I am heartbroken by the passing of Dolores Huerta. Our country has lost a giant in the fight for civil rights, workers' rights, and justice. And I have lost a dear friend who inspired me and countless  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Court Rejects Judicial Pauses of Deportation Cases * The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a dispute over a Biden-era immigration regulation that allowed immigration judges to pause certain deportation proceedings, the Associated Press reports. The cities of Baltimore, Columbus and New Haven, along with the legal group Centro Legal de la Raza, had asked the court to revive the rule, arguing it helped pr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike 2026 Legal Threat Landscape Report: Cybercriminals Blur Digital and Physical Lines in Attacks on U.S. Law Firms CHATTY SPIDER activity surges 129% as adversaries recruit individuals to infiltrate law firms, targeting privileged client information for data theft and extortion - AUSTIN, Texas - October 28, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASD more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Jane Hinton Among 2026 Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers * Hunton partner Jane Hinton was recognized among the Daily Journal 2026 Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers list, which profiles California's leading attorneys who are contributing to the state's commercial development. Based in the firm's Los Angeles office, Hinton brings a broad range of experience to commercial real estate and finance tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Comprehensive Fetal Care Center Completes Its First Serial Prenatal Amnioinfusion for Fetal Renal Failure * Dell Children's Medical Center has performed its first serial prenatal amnioinfusion for fetal renal failure, marking a key milestone in the continued expansion of its Comprehensive Fetal Care Center and establishing it as one of only a few centers in the country with this level of s more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies Strengthens Cybersecurity and Resilience Across AI Environments, Identity and Infrastructure Story Highlights * New AI services and PowerProtect capabilities help protect AI environments, maintain operational continuity and recover faster when incidents occur * Identity resilience capabilities and managed threat detection help protect and recover cri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Texas * ASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Texas, including those convicted for crimes such as manslaughter, drug trafficking, burglary, and driving while intoxicated. "Few states felt the pain of Biden's open bor more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- East Texas A&M University posted the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumna Launches Law Firm Focused on Second Chances * East Texas A&M University alum Destiny M. Hibbler-Wiley has launched The Wiley Law Group, a post-conviction and appellate law firm in her hometown of Fort Worth. Founded on July 1, 2026, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals seek second chances for people the justice system has left behind. The launch marks a homecoming for Hibbler-Wiley, who returned to Texas after building a caree more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries as daylight saving time ends Nov. 1 * Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1. Time will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. to standard time. Beginning in 2007, Congress established that daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Before then, daylight saving time dates have varied as Congress passed new statutes several  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission has initiated a rulemaking procedure to evaluate a petition submitted by Gray Television Licensee LLC regarding KOSA-TV (Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Odessa, Texas), MB Docket No. 26-302). The broadcaster asks the agency to substitute VHF channel 7 for UHF channel 31 within the Table of TV Allotments for Odessa, Texas. Station operations currently utilize VHF channel 7. Previously, the agency granted a petition to su more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-293): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-278): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton: * * * SUMMARY States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring election winners, though all follow similar steps. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 155, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Kerrville Public Utility Board Public Facility Corporation; (Natural Gas Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine Generation Power Plant); Garwood, Texas Kerrville Public Utility Board Public Facility Corporation submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Garw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * NCUA Draft 2027-2028 Budget NCUA's draft "detailed business-type budget" is being made available for public review as required by federal statute. The proposed resources will finance the agency's annual operations and capital projects, both of which are necessary for the agency to accomplish its mission of enabling access to financial services by facilitating safe, sound, and resilient credit unions. Comment inst more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 29 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund joins Way to Win's campaign to reclaim Texas October 28, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is partnering with Way to Win to support its "Reclaiming the South" campaign in Texas ahead of the November election. The FFRF Action Fund is supporting Way to Win's joint progr more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU Students Select Class Representatives for 2026 Homecoming Court * HENDERSON, Tenn. -- (Oct. 28, 2026) -- Freed-Hardeman University students have chosen the 18 classmates who will represent them on the 2026 Homecoming Court, with recognition and coronation ceremonies planned during Homecoming week. Court members will be recognized during a special chapel presentation Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium. Two seniors will then be c more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 28 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Finding Greatness: Christopher Cook * Macon, GA For Christopher Cook, finding greatness means showing up for others, embracing new challenges, and making a difference in his community. An applied arts and design major at MGA, Cook is drawing on his own journey back to the classroom to pursue a future teaching art and inspiring others to discover their passions. Name: Christopher Cook Major: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Design Activities:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44504) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: History and Background" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and legislative attorney Adam Vann. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Under Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. Sec.1344), the Secretary of the Interior must prepare and maintain forward-looking plans - typically referred to as national p more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Cast AI Receives the 2026 North American Cloud Cost Optimization Platform Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition The company is recognized for advancing cloud efficiency and infrastructure management through an autonomous platform that delivers real-time optimization, operational reliability, and measurable business value. - SAN ANTONIO, TX  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * GBTA Foundation Marks WINiT's Growing Global Impact at 2026 Summit * Female traveler safety research among key future initiatives announced as WINiT expands mentorship, community and leadership development worldwide More than 200 business travel professionals, leaders and allies came together for the 2026 WINiT Summit, a two-day leadership retreat focused on advancing women and gender equity through mentorship more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Condemns EPA Proposal to Weaken Methane Protections, Putting Latino Families at Greater Risk * Rollback threatens public health, worsens climate pollution, and shifts costs onto frontline communities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 Fed Faced with Trump's Price Hikes, Shrinking Paychecks at Last Meeting Before Midterms Central bank holds rates while Americans head to the polls amidst painful price hikes at the gas pump and the grocery store - Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at 3.75% to 4.00%. The 10-to-2 decision follows September's rate hike, the first since July 2023. Today's decision  more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Guarneri points to Peter's restoration as reminder of Christ's love * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Failure does not have to end a believer's usefulness to God, Texas Baptists Executive Director Julio Guarneri told Wayland Baptist University students during the university's weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 28. Preaching from John 21 as part of Wayland's "Inside Out" chapel series, Guarneri traced Simon Peter's journey from denying Jesus to receiving a renewed  more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Guarneri: Look beyond attendance and budgets to measure mission * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Churches accustomed to measuring their health by attendance, offerings, and buildings should ask how well they are loving God, loving their neighbors, and making disciples, Texas Baptists Executive Director Julio Guarneri told pastors and ministry students at Wayland Baptist University Oct. 28. Speaking during a luncheon and question-and-answer session after delivering W more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton deploys ROCS technology with Petrobras in a deepwater completion operation in Brazil * HOUSTON - Oct. 28, 2026 - Optime, a Halliburton service, completed the first deployment of the Optime Remote Operated Control System (ROCS) service in Brazil, in collaboration with Petrobras. ROCS reduces equipment requirements and streamlines offshore execution through the elimi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Healthcare discrimination may silence diabetes conversations among Black men * Research suggests discrimination in medical settings is associated with less diabetes-related communication, highlighting the importance of supportive relationships. Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than occasional visits to the doctor's office. Much of the work happens between appointments, making communication and support from others an important part of managing the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * HFTP Welcomes Robert Firpo-Cappiello as Director of Communications and Promotes Christina Van Allen to Managing Editor of Hospitality Upgrade October 25, 2026 HFTP runs industry publications Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel Online, Clubs Online; as well as publishes industry survey and research reports. - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) is thrilled to announce two exciting leadership moves that will strength more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * HHS Announces More Than $35 Million in New Grants for Disability Research, Technology, and Training * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 28, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced $35,763,912 in fiscal year 2026 funding for 68 new grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Announces More Than $35 Million in New Grants for Disability Research, Technology, and Training * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 28, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), today announced $35,763,912 in fiscal year 2026 funding for 68 new grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The gran more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * How to keep Halloween fun, not frightening * Halloween means cool costumes, spooky stories and trick-or-treating fun. But safety should always remain top of mind. Children are more than twice as likely to be struck and killed by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. That's why Jennifer Roye, a nursing expert at The University of Texas at Arlington with more than 16 years of eme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Delivers Second-Largest Energy Revenue Disbursement * WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Interior announced more than $21.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 revenue disbursements from energy and mineral production on federal and tribal onshore lands and federal offshore areas. The Office of Natural Resources Revenue says it's the second-largest annual disbursement in the Department of the Interior's history, providing billions of more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Marilyn Brown Receives Susan Halsey Tiger Award for Extraordinary Act of Generosity October 28, 2026 Jackson Walker presented the Susan Halsey Tiger Award to Austin partner Marilyn Brown at the Firm's 2026 All-Attorney Retreat. The award honors her decision to donate a kidney for her Austin colleague, senior counsel Peter C. Hansen. The donation was made through a system that allows two or more incompatible donor-recipient pairs to "trade" donors so tha more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State students explore new opportunities through the Developing Scholars Program By Sarah Bechtel, Staley School of Leadership Oct. 28, 2026 Twenty-four Kansas State University students will gain hands-on research experience alongside faculty experts in their fields as the newest cohort of the university's Developing Scholars Program. The program, hosted by Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research and now in its 27th year, has increased access a more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni announces student honorees of 2026 Homecoming awards * LAWRENCE -- The 114th University of Kansas Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, concluded with a win against Baylor University on Oct. 24. Thirteen Jayhawks were honored with 2026 Homecoming Awards, shining a spotlight on the alumni, students and faculty who embody the very best of Jayhawk pride and tradition. 2026 KU Homecoming Award winners Student awards Excellence in Community, Educ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Texas's Frederick Haynes for Election to U.S. House * 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 Frederick Haynes for election to the U.S. House representing Texas's 30th Con more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * LU expands criminal justice master's program with new concentrations October 28, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University has expanded its Master of Science in Criminal Justice program with two new concentrations in cybersecurity and homeland security, providing students with specialized training to address emerging challenges in public safety, national security and criminal investigations. The concentrations combine traditional criminal justice education with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF ANNOUNCES 2026 LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND RELEASES 2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Oct 28, 2026 LOS ANGELES-- MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for its 2026 Law School Scholarship Program. Since its founding in 1968, MALDEF has awarded scholarships to law students committed to serving the Latino community in the United States. "Every d more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 75,630-Square-Foot Self-Storage Portfolio in Rusk, Texas RUSK, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of My Garage Self Storage, a two-property self-storage portfolio totaling 75,630 rentable square feet in Rusk, Texas. "We have a long-standing rela more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * MATRIX AI director joins World Economic Forum council on next-generation computing * Dhireesha Kudithipudi, founding director of the MATRIX AI Consortium at UT San Antonio, has been named a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on Next-Generation Computing. She is one of only 19 global experts selected to serve on the council to advise global leaders on emerging computing technologies. This prestigious appoint more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 29 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Fisher-Price Hosts First-Ever Mini Marathon in NYC; Partners with Mom Walk Collective to Celebrate First Steps & Big Milestones Following a NYC kickoff with Robin Arzon, Fisher-Price and The Mom Walk Collective are bringing families together across the country to celebrate babies' first steps and the milestones parents experience along the way - EL SEGUNDO, CA (October 28, 2026) - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and fa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 28 October 2026 Mayer Brown represents Heartflow in AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging patent and trade secrets action Mayer Brown is representing Heartflow, Inc. in a patent infringement and trade secrets action against Elucid Bioimaging Inc. in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit concerns AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging technologies used in cardiac health diagnostics. According to the complaint, Heartflow alleges that more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 28 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC School, Department Alumni of the Year to be recognized at Bicentennial Homecoming * Each fall, individual schools and departments at Mississippi Christian University (MC) select outstanding graduates of their respective programs to be recognized as Alumni of the Year. These graduates have excelled in many professional disciplines, from business, healthcare and the law to academia, ministry and the arts. Representing MC with distinction, th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Longbow Capital and 3C in Multistage Transaction to Launch 3C Datalec Alongside S2G Investments, Apogem Capital and QIC October 28, 2026 McGuireWoods deal attorneys guided clients through a complicated two-step process that resulted in the creation of 3C Datalec, a global platform that designs, builds and operates critical infrastructure for AI data centers. McGuireWoods represented Longbow Capital, a Canadian private equi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: TPPF to Challenge Oakland's $915,000 Tree Removal Fine in Federal Court Thursday * SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) will appear in federal court on Thursday, October 29, to challenge the City of Oakland, California's enforcement of its Protected Tree Ordinance, which resulted in a staggering $915,000 fine against two property owners for removing trees from their own land. Plaintiffs Matthew Bern more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Oct. 28 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cavaliers Open Season with Military Appreciation Night Nov. 2 * BOSSIER CITY, La. -- A new season of Cavalier basketball begins Monday, Nov. 2, as Bossier Parish Community College hosts Military Appreciation Night for its 2026-27 men's basketball season opener. The Cavaliers will face NWLA-Barksdale at 7 p.m. in the Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium, 6220 East Texas St. in Bossier City. Military Appreciation Night will bri more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 29 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that says it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release: * * * Mercedes F1 Fan Hub Heads to Vegas after Incredible Austin Response Brackley, October 29, 2026 * Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will bring its immersive fan hub to Las Vegas for the third and final US race of the 2026 season. * Following a successful activation in downtown Austin, the free-to-enter experience will once again bring fans closer to the world of the team away from more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * New faculty feature: Willis K. "Rick" Samson Author By Ehrhard, Peter October 28, 2026 The following was submitted as part of the CASE Dean's Newsletter for October 2026. - Willis K. "Rick" Samson, Ph.D., D.Sc., FAPS, FAHA, has joined biological sciences as professor of practice in physiology, bringing more than four decades of distinguished experience in research, teaching, academic leadership and graduate student mentorship. Sams more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 29 -- MTU Aero Engines, a company that develops, manufactures and provides service support for military and civil aircraft engines, issued the following news release: * * * MTU Maintenance signs long-term LEAP engine MRO contract with Patriot Dynamics MTU Maintenance Fort Worth will conduct engine shop visits as well as on-site events - Fort Worth, October 28, 2026 - MTU Maintenance has signed a long-term maintenance agreement with Patriot Dynamics covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services as well as o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Honors 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Winners for Life-Changing Community Service CHICAGO (October 27, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced the five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards today. Now in its 27th year, the program honors NAR members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving their time, money, goodwill and expertise to help others. The 2026 Good Neighbor Awards winners are as foll more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Texas, Partners Invest More Than $1.8 Million for Mission Delivery in 2027 October 28, 2026 EDGEFIELD, S.C. -- The Texas State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently met in Bullard to review Super Fund project proposals for the 2027 fiscal year. The board budgeted $60,403 for conservation projects, $26,500 for wild turkey research and $18,000 for the NWTF's Waterways for Wildlife Initiative, along with $56 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * One-Half of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs Over the Past 12 Months; Data Centers, Power and Factories Drive Demand as Other Areas Shed Jobs * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Lead in Year-over-Year Job Gains, While Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga. and Anchorage, Alaska Have Worst Number and Percentage of Losses Construction employment increased in half--180, or 50%, out o more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Online community helps people navigate their health journey through shared experience * DALLAS, October 28, 2026 -- Heart disease and stroke can change daily life in ways that are difficult to navigate alone. The Support Network, a free online community from the American Heart Association, provides emotional support and shared lived experience for patients, survivors and caregivers throughout their health journey. Natio more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 1 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Ozarks' Kremers Caps Distinguished 31-Year Military Career * After more than three decades of military service, including deployments overseas, leadership roles in the Arkansas National Guard and a history-making promotion, Col. Eric T. Kremers is preparing to close a distinguished chapter of his life. Kremers, who serves as science lab manager for the Wilson Science Center at University of the Ozarks and as an instructor in the University's heal more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Playground Manufacturers Back Down from Proposed Unlawful Merger After Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Lawsuit * RALEIGH -- After Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival and making it more expensive for towns and schools to build playgrounds, the companies have decided to abandon the proposed merger. "This deal would have made playgrounds more expensive for schools a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSrep) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * NEW REPORT: This Is a Health Care Election: GOP Cuts Ripple Across the Nation as Voters Head to the Polls October 28, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, one week from the midterm elections, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report, This Is a Health Care Election: GOP Cuts Ripple Across the Nation as Voters Head to the Polls, laying out how health care will be Donald Trump and Republicans' undoing. After passing the largest Medicaid cuts in history and ripping a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSCrpt) -- Texas Votes 2026: Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence - A report from University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs - October 2026 (16 pages) * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 69% of Texas likely voters are extremely or very concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, while 18% are somewhat concerned and 13% are not very or not at all concerned. 69% of Texas likely voters are extremely or very concerned about the impact of data centers on water supply, while 15% are somewhat concerned more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice360 conference tackles health care gaps for Texas women and children * Imagine a jumbo jet carrying 400 passengers crashing every week for an entire year, killing everyone on board. The public outcry would be immediate. Investigations would follow and demands for action would be impossible to ignore. Yet that is roughly the equivalent of the 20,000 infants who die before their first birthday each year in the United States, Dr. Michael Warren, chief medi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Robot could improve diagnosis, treatment of small intestine disorders * Snake-inspired technology performed imaging, biopsy, and fluid delivery in preclinical studies DALLAS - Oct. 28, 2026 - An innovative robotic device inspired by snake movement could someday help gastroenterologists diagnose and treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other disorders of the small intestine and remove small polyps while reducing traum more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Sam Houston Announces Change in Football Leadership * Sam Houston State University announced today that Phil Longo will no longer serve as head coach of Bearkat Football, effective immediately. Longo was named Sam Houston's head coach in December 2024. The Bearkats finished 2-10 in 2025 and are 1-7 in 2026, bringing the program's record under Longo to 3-17 overall and 1-11 in Conference USA. "Phil has contributed to Bearkat football as both an offe more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * Savills Expands Houston Office with Addition of Brandi Sikes and Katherine Bowler Rosen * HOUSTON (Oct. 28, 2026)--Savills announces that Brandi Sikes and Katherine Bowler Rosen have joined its Houston office as Executive Managing Director and Assistant Director, respectively. The established team joins from Sikes Solutions, a boutique commercial real estate advisory firm founded by Sikes, bringing a relationship-driven more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Catherine University remembers Sister Amata Miller, IHM * The St. Catherine University community mourns the passing of Sister Amata Miller, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), who served St. Kate's as Endowed Chair in Mission, the founding director of the Myser Initiative on Catholic Identity, and a professor of economics. She retired as professor emerita in 2016. Sister Amata died Oct. 9, 2026 at age 93, surrounded by her IHM community. She was born  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI advances framework for rapidly processing synthetic aviation fuels * October 28, 2026 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is advancing a scalable framework to provide improved monitoring and informed decision-making that accelerates chemical processes during production of synthetic aviation fuels (SAF). Despite growing interest in SAF as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based jet fuels, high development c more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Take charge of your health: Get your TRICARE-covered women's health screenings * Taking care of your health includes staying up to date on recommended cancer screenings. There's nothing more powerful than early detection. TRICARE covers a range of women's preventive health services to help you get the care you need. Talk with your healthcare provider about which screenings are right for you, based on your a more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Tech Tidbits: A Reminder It's About More Than Football * Life is fragile, even among the seemingly invincible young men who demonstrate uncommon athleticism and toughness each week in college football stadiums across the United States. That reality has come home to the Great American Conference this month. Southeastern Oklahoma State University defensive lineman Dylan Sebock died on Oct. 8 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kevin Washburn: An Impactful Rural Voice Oct. 28, 2026 By Christie Rousseaux '27, VMBS Marketing & Communications Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, has been appointed to the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues. Through his work in rural veterinary medicine and em more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 14 alumni from a single department earn 2026 Aggie 100 honor Recipients from the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution share lessons behind their business success and advice for future entrepreneurs. Oct. 28, 2026 By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Fourteen former students from Texas A&M University's Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) lead companies recognized in  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service awards nearly $20 million to rural fire departments * 518 rural Texas fire departments receive funding for equipment, emergency response Texas A&M Forest Service awarded nearly $20 million to 518 rural volunteer fire departments statewide to support firefighting equipment and emergency response capabilities. The $19.6 million will help departments buy f more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers To Study New World Screwworm Genetics To Strengthen U.S. Response Oct. 28, 2026 By Camryn Haines, Ph.D., VMBS Marketing & Communications Using samples from the ongoing outbreak in Honduras, researchers will examine how New World screwworm populations spread, change, and respond to treatments. - As New World screwworm (NWS) continues to threaten animals in the United  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M University earns Texan by Nature 20 honor for conservation leadership * The university was recognized for campuswide sustainability efforts and environmental stewardship. Texas A&M University has been named a 2026 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) honoree in recognition of its leadership in conservation and sustainability. The annual recognition from Texan by Nature celebrates organizations operating in Texas that demonstrate a commitment to conser more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Radler To Texas Woman's University Board Of Regents October 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Abbott appointed Rienke Radler to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Rienke Radler of Fort Worth is a community volunteer and philanthropist. Previously, she worked as a physiotherapist in South Africa and the United Kingdom. She is a former gubernatorial appointee on the  more PR

MARSHALL, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Wiley University posted the following news: * * * TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LAUNCHES WILEY UNIVERSITY'S $5 MILLION UNCF ENDOWMENT MATCH CAMPAIGN WITH A $255,150 GIFT * MARSHALL, Texas - The Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has made the first major gift to Wiley University's $5 Million UNCF Endowment Match Campaign. The Conference presented a $255,150 check to President and CEO Herman J. Felton, Jr., during his State of the University address on Friday, October 23 more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Texas Flood Threat October 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected to impact portions of West and South-Central Texas beginning tomorrow. "The State of Texas is prepared to respond to the threat of hea more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Texas Office of the Governor issued the following news release: * * * Office Of The Governor Statement On Appellate Court Order Blocking Hinojosa Abuse Of Office October 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas The Office of the Governor today released a statement on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals' stay of a Travis County district court order that would have allowed Gina Hinojosa to use her office to violate state public records laws. "This was a sham lawsuit in a rigged district court," said Office of the Governor Press Secr more PR

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * Texas Talent Accelerator hosts its first Workforce Leadership Summit * FRISCO (UNT), Texas -- The Texas Talent Accelerator brought together North Texas business, education and workforce leaders Oct. 26 for a Workforce Leadership Summit examining how artificial intelligence, evolving skill demands and regional collaboration are shaping the future of work. Founded by the University of North Texas in September 2025, the Texas Talent Accelerator is more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * The battle within: San Antonio to host international conference focused on healing war's psychological wounds * 11th Annual San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference, Thursday-Friday, Oct. 29-30 Media contact: Steven Lee, lees22@uthscsa.edu, 210-450-3823 On-site contact: Julie Collins, collinsjr@uthscsa.edu, 210-218-8746 SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 28, 2026 - Researchers, clinicians and policymakers from across the U.S. and around the globe  more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Celebrates the Holiday Season with Family Favorite Movies and Specials * BURBANK, CA - The CW Network today announced its robust slate of holiday programming featuring timeless family favorites including A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS, GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER, and A FLINTSTONE CHRISTMAS; all new specials such as WORLD'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS: CHRISTMAS and MASTERS OF ILLUSION: CHRISTMAS more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Kirkland Partners Among Daily Journal 's Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers * The Daily Journal named Kirkland partners Kevin Ehrhart, Austin Norris and Cody Sonntag to its 2026 "Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers" list, which honors leading California attorneys contributing to the state's commercial development. Kevin was recognized for a variety of work related to data centers, including leading  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * TPPF Releases New Housing Affordability Research and Housing Regulation Cost Tool * AUSTIN- Today, TPPF's Taxpayer Protection Project released brand new research analyzing housing affordability in Texas. The research outlines the effects of housing reforms that have already been put into place and the future of housing affordability in Texas. Texas's housing market is challenged by supply-side constraints, rooted in restrictive zoning, larg more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Ranks In Top 25 Colleges in Big Cities * Stacker recognizes Trinity University among highly ranked colleges in major U.S. cities, adding to its strong showing in Niche's 2027 national and Texas rankings. Trinity University ranks No. 25 on Stacker's list of 50 highly ranked colleges in major U.S. cities, based on student reviews compiled by Niche. The recognition follows Trinity's strong performance in Niche's 2027 rankings, including No. 15 among Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Trump Announces Weakening, Eliminating Methane Pollution Protections * Background: On Tuesday, October 27, at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, President Trump announced he was "terminating Biden's methane regulations." On Wednesday October 7, Administrator Lee Zeldin had previously previewed the rollback at a closed-door industry event in New Mexico. The proposed rollback would eliminate the Super Emitter Program, weaken leak detection and repair r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Approves $8.2 Billion Deepwater Port License Application for ST LNG at Historic Speed * New MARAD takeover of deepwater port licensing slashed red tape delays by 70%--making it the fastest deepwater port license review in over 20 years HOUSTON, TX -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved a deepwater port license application more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 29 -- TotalEnergies, a multinational integrated oil and gas company, issued the following news release: * * * United States: TotalEnergies Enters 26 Chevron-Operated Offshore Exploration Blocks, Strengthening the Successful U.S. Partnership Between Both Companies Paris, October 28, 2026 - TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of a 25% working interest in 26 Chevron-operated exploration leases offshore the United States. As part of the transaction, Chevron also acquires from TotalEnergies a 75% operated interest in two e more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * UC celebrates a century of Homecoming with a parade, pride and signature win over Texas Tech * Koah Wilson was up before the crack of dawn Saturday ready for the annual homecoming parade. But this year it was different for the third-year marketing major. The University of Cincinnati was commemorating a century of welcoming back alumni to celebrate school spirit and Wilson was part of the school's Homecoming Court. She had been nominate more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF computer science student turns career pivot into research and fintech success * When computer science major Shirley Chen began her journey at the University of North Florida, she was pursuing a new direction far from the career path she originally envisioned. After earning a bachelor's degree in interior design from Pratt Institute in 2021 and working in the design field, she returned to the classroom to pursue a career in technology. Th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Navigating AI in transportation: New national research consortium aims to guide agencies October 28, 2026 Three leading transportation research institutes are joining forces with agencies, universities, industry and the public so no one in transportation has to figure out AI alone Key takeaways: * AI is here to stay in transportation systems and three research institutes are coming together to determine best uses and practices. * The AI tools avai more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Spooky Science: Arctic Wolf Spiders' Eating Habits Are Shifting Over Time Integrative biology professor Amanda Koltz explores the ways that arctic wolf spiders' diets are shifting over time in a recent paper. Kaiya Little October 28, 2026 Wet squelching sounds filled the air as Amanda Koltz and her team trudged through the thick patches of grass and snow covering the northern parts of the Alaskan tundra. The melting permafrost, which had seeped into the gro more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Inside the Midterms: Sabato's Crystal Ball Editor Breaks Down 2026 Races With Election Day approaching, UVA's Center for Politics sizes up the races that will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate. By Natalie Ermann Russell October 28, 2026 With less than a week until the 2026 midterm elections, the Karsh Institute spoke with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, one of the nation's most clo more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health, Parker County Hospital District partner to strengthen rural EMS workforce * A partnership between UNT Health Fort Worth and Parker County Hospital District (PCHD) is helping strengthen emergency medical services in rural North Texas through federal grant funding supporting workforce training and development. In recognition of National First Responders Day on Oct. 28, the organizations are highlighting ongoing efforts t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. wheat exports are projected at 750 million bushels in 2026/27, down 25 million from September and the second-lowest volume since 1971/72, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Wheat Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. WHS-26j. Coordinated by Andrew Sowell, the report attributes the reduction to slow sales and shipments, relatively uncompetitive prices and historically tight Hard Red Winter wheat supplies following drought and reduced harvested acreage. Issued Oc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. rice production is projected to fall to its lowest level in 33 years, tightening supplies and lifting expected farm prices, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Rice Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. RCS-26I. Coordinated by Vidalina Abadam, with contributions from Saquib Ahsan, Jennifer Bond, Seth Wechsler and Ethan Sabala, the report forecasts a 2026/27 crop of 157.7 million hundredweight, down 0.4 million from September, and a season-average farm price of $1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. feed grain supplies are projected to reach 476.4 million metric tons in 2026/27, up 10.1 million from the previous month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Feed Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. FDS-26j. Coordinated by Steven M. Ramsey, with contributions from Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond, the report attributes most of the increase to larger corn stocks and production, raising projected inventories and lowering the expected corn price. Issued Oct. 14, 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Seeks Applications for NAREEE Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee Membership * (Washington, D.C., October 28, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) is soliciting applications for membership to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS). NAREEE is the advisory board charged with provid more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT Celebrates Naming of Architecture Library for Alumnus and Texas' First Black Architect John S. Chase As the first Black graduate of The University of Texas at Austin's School of Architecture, John S. Chase helped open doors for generations of architects. Now, the library that serves Longhorn architects and planners bears his name. October 28, 2026 The University celebrated the dedication of the John S. Chase Architecture and Planning Library on Oct. 22, h more PR

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Professors Recognized for Teaching Excellence * Dr. Sooah Ellen Park and Jennifer Reynolds, faculty at The University of Texas at Tyler, are among 12 recipients of the UT System 2026 Board of Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award, which recognizes exceptional classroom performance, innovation and dedication to student success across the System. Honorees each receive $25,000 in appreciation of their positive impact and will be recog more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- Supreme Court Rebuffs Sanctuary Cities, Rejects Attempted Resurrection of Illegal Biden Backdoor Amnesty Program Defeated by America First Legal and Texas * America First Legal (AFL), representing the State of Texas, won an important victory in City of Baltimore, Maryland, et al., Applicants v. Texas, et al., when the U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency application by three leftist sanctuary c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Announces Arrival of First One Million Barrels of Oil in Texas Thanks to Historic Oil Deal October 28, 2026 "This historic win gives us control over a massive part of the world's oil supply." - President Donald J. Trump - Yesterday in Corpus Christi, Texas, President Donald J. Trump announced the arrival of the first million barrels of oil secured by the Trump Administration as part of the President's historic Venezuela oil deal--with all oil coming to more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Women's college basketball coaches unite to advance women's cardiovascular health * DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and new projections indicate that nearly 6 in 10 U.S women will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to the American Heart Association. To help change that future, women's college basketball coaches are joining to more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation Commits $5 Million Matching Grant to Support Proposed UTEP Law School Matching grant builds on growing community support to bring legal education to El Paso - EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 28, 2026) - The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation has established a $5 million dollar-for-dollar matching grant to support the creation of a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso, giving the community an more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 28 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Your bachelor's degree journey can start at San Jac * For students dreaming of earning a bachelor's degree, the journey doesn't have to begin at a university. Starting at San Jacinto College offers an affordable, supportive way to build an academic foundation, explore career interests, and prepare for the next step in their education. But according to Dr. Rachel Garcia, associate vice chancellor of transfer/university partnerships at San Jac, the benefits exte more PR