HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * "Ghost preparer" sentenced for role in tax return scheme * DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. HOUSTON - A local woman has been ordered to federal prison for aiding or assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. Jamie Nevid Wallace pleaded guilty March 27. U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett ordered Wallace to s more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Nov. 2 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Air Force veteran finds next mission at San Jac * As Tonie Marshall crossed San Jacinto College's commencement stage wearing a veteran stole and honors cord, a golden Labrador padded beside her in a miniature mortarboard. Rocco has helped the veteran navigate public spaces since she left a rehabilitation center eight years ago. Back then, Marshall couldn't have imagined that the next chapter of her life would involve returning to school. But her military servi more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Oct. 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Sympathy to Family and Former Colleagues of Julia Lansford October 28, 2026 The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Julia Lansford of Jonesboro, who died Monday. Lansford was emeritus associate professor of music. - JONESBORO - The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Julia Lansford of Jonesboro, who died Monday, Oct. 26. Lansford was emeritus associa more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United States Census Bureau's proposed reforms to stop illegal more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in New Mexico First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Oct. 30, 2026 * * * From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in New Mexico were 40,874, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 40,811, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the dif more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Texas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Oct. 30, 2026 * * * From December 2025 to March 2026, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Texas were 654,260, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 653,018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner James B. Howard, Jr., noted that the difference  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Georgia - A Step Away From One-Party Rule Georgian Dream's campaign to outlaw its main competitors has reached the courtroom. The US and Europe can still act to impose consequences. By Irina Arabidze October 29, 2026 Georgia's Constitutional Court has begun hearing a lawsuit filed by ruling-party MPs to ban opposition groups. According to the official results of the disputed 2024 parliamentary election, four of the five targeted oppositio more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- 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 Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * CDC Death Certificate Codes Show 'Robust Safety Signal' for COVID Vaccines The number of U.S. death certificates listing Y59.0, the code for a death caused by a viral vaccine, rose from fewer than 10 per year through 2020, to 198 in 2021, the year COVID-19 vaccines  more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- 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 Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * HHS Seeks New Vaccine Advisers as Lawsuit Challenging Previous Panel Members Drags On The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, has been unable to meet for nearly a year, after a federal judge temporarily suspended new appointments to the panel made more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, prohibits underground injection of fluids without a pe more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not po more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Coleman Champion: Ashleigh Moses * Meet Ashleigh Moses from the Licensed Vocational Nursing program. Name Ashleigh Moses City/Town of Residence Houston Hometown & High School Houston, Hightower High School Current Degree or Certificate Program Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Year & Class 1st year, Class of 2026 Jobs or Leadership Positions in Community Health Unit Coordinator Talents or Hobbies, or Something People Don't Know About You I love to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Introduces the Annual Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2026 * (Houston, Texas) -- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green proudly introduced H.Res.1644, the "Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2026." This bipartisan resolution, which is supported by the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, highlights the devast more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Educator Is First UTeach Dallas Alum To Be School Principal By Stephanie Ghandour | Oct. 29, 2026 Amiee' Himler BS'10, MAT'19 has made history as the first alum from the UTeach Dallas program at The University of Texas at Dallas to become a principal. In August, Himler joined B. McDaniel Intermediate School in Denison, Texas, in her new role. Dr. Mary Urquhart, director of UTeach Dallas and associate professor and department head of scienc more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Enhancing the cell's natural recycling center improves Alzheimer's features in animal models * A defining feature of Alzheimer's disease is the abnormal, sustained accumulation of protein aggregates such as tau inside brain cells, which disrupts the cells' normal functions. As time passes, brain cells stop working and die, leading to a gradual decline of memory and thinking skills and other symptoms of this devastating condition. One goal of research more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy increases quarterly dividend payment to shareholders * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share on the company's common stock, an increase of $0.04 per share. The dividend will be paid Dec. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 13, 2026. Entergy has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since 1988. About Entergy Entergy (NYSE: ETR) generates, tr more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to participate in EEI Financial Conference * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh and senior leaders will meet with investors at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference, held Nov. 8-10. Presentation materials will be posted before Sunday, Nov. 8, on Entergy's Investor Relations website at investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations. About Entergy Entergy (NYSE: ETR) generates, transmits and di more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews combine to carry more than 150 NBA G League games for the 2026-27 season * ESPN will present more than 150 NBA G League games during the 2026-27 season across ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPNews, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10. Opening-night coverage on ESPN+ features nine games, including Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Oklahoma City Blue, Rip City Remix vs. Salt Lake City Stars, Motor City Cruise vs. Clevelan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to Obayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture (OJD) related to work in compressed air environments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of thisFederal Register notice. Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at http://www.r more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions * Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers. This article originally published in The Conversation. After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * From Beyonce's Family Salon to Hollywood to Academic Leadership in Milan: Tyrone Dixon's Next Act By Catherine Ryan October 30, 2026 The filmmaker and Fielding alum has built a career telling stories and helping others find their voices. Now he's taking decades of experience in entertainment, media psychology, and teaching to Italy to help shape a new generation of creative talent. Long before his career took him onto Hollywood sets and into more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * First doctoral students defend dissertations, prepare for graduation * Oops! We are unable to find the page you're looking for. Double check the spelling in the URL or try searching for it in the search bar. If you still receive an error, please reach out with our contact form. Wayland Baptist University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in admissions or in the administration of i more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Fisher to retire in 2027 as vice president for research; nomination process for interim role announced By Kim Delker October 29, 2026 Ellen Fisher, who has served as vice president for research and economic development at The University of New Mexico since 2021, will be retiring from her role in the spring semester of 2027. Nominations for the interim role, including self-nominations, are now being accepted through Nov. 20. Provost and Execut more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Five foreigners charged with election-integrity crimes * HOUSTON - Five non-U.S. citizens, including one illegal alien, from the countries of Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria, and Mexico, have been charged for unlawfully voting in federal elections, lying on immigration documents, or falsely claiming American citizenship. "Free, fair, and honest elections--unmarred by fraud, errors, or illegality--are fundament more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Future-Proof Security System Protects Bitcoin Lightning Network from Quantum Attacks Josh Mearig October 30, 2026 Nearly all personal information is stored electronically in our digital age. This sensitive data is protected by digital keys unique to each device that would take today's computers billions of years to crack through brute-force hacking attacks. But technology evolves. So what happens when new technology can break those keys in a ma more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Former Turkey Leg Hut owner sentenced for role in arson-for-hire scheme * HOUSTON - A Houston businessman has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to commit arson of a commercial building. Lyndell Leroy Price, 44, pleaded guilty June 11. U.S. District Judge Sim Lake ordered Price to serve 105 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. In handing down  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Identify Potential New Target for Pancreatic Cancer * PHILADELPHIA (October 30, 2026) - Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers identified a potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer after showing that tumor growth can be slowed and immune suppression can be reduced in preclinical trials by blocking a particular protein, called anoctam more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From Rice research to startup: Doctoral alum develops edible coating to fight food waste * Anyone who has purchased a carton of berries only to watch them spoil before they can be eaten knows the frustration of food waste. For Rice University doctoral alumna Neethu Pottackal '25, that familiar problem represents something much bigger -- an opportunity to use materials science and mechanical engineering to make fresh food last longer and reduce waste across t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Prestique Inc., Dayton, Texas, challenging the U.S. Air Force's rejection of its bid for roof repairs and replacements at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming and the subsequent award of the contract to Miwok Construction LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Prestique, a small business, argued that the Air Force unreasonably found its proposed manufacturer's warranty unacceptable, resulting in the rejection of its lowest-priced bid under the solicitation. In an Oct. 19 de more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Over $1.24 Billion into Safety Upgrades Across America's Rail System * The Trump Administration's investment will deconflict dangerous rail crossings and save lives in 37 U.S. states WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $1.24 billion into rail safety infrastructure proje more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York State Leads Nation in Use of $2.27 Billion in Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to Restore and Improve Historic Buildings in 2025 * More Than 35,000 Affordable Homes Created or Preserved With Historic Tax Credit Programs Since 2021 Tax Credits Support Governor's Goal to Build More Housing, Revitalize Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that for the ninth consecutive year, New York State le more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Board of Medicine * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Aguilera, Dr. Lisa Kay Mao and Elyse Young, and the reappointment of Dr. Scot Ackerman, Dr. Gobi Balaji, Dr. Mathew Benson, and Dr. Hector Vila to the Board of Medicine. Dr. Scot Ackerman Dr. Ackerman is the Medical Director of the Ackerman Cancer Center serves on the Cancer Connect Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-822) on the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act (H.R. 9339). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 9339, the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, directs the Department of Energy to conduct an assessment and report to Congress on t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-824) on the High-Capacity Grid Act (H.R. 6633). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary This legislation directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, to establish a best available transmission more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-823) on the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9332, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional joint boards with state re more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-814) on the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 10, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, would amend the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recove more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College celebrates $1 million Lowe's Foundation Grant * Houston City College (HCC) and Lowe's Foundation officials celebrated a $1 million grant through the Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants program to support an initiative expected to prepare 500 students for high-demand skilled trades careers in the Greater Houston region. A ceremonial check was presented to the college during a recent HCC Board of Trustees meeting. The grant will expand HCC's tra more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University sends shipping container of education supplies to Tubman University in Liberia * BROWNWOOD - October 30, 2026 - This week, Howard Payne University (HPU) students, faculty and staff gathered to pack a shipping container full of supplies - desks, chairs, tables, computers, and other materials - to be sent overseas to William V.S. Tubman University in Harper, Liberia. The activity coincided with a visit from Tubman's president, Dr. Ol more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities * Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to contribute inputs to inform the Special Rapporteur's upcoming thematic report to the 64th session of the UN Human Rights Council.[1] This submission draws on our research on migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees with disabilities, particularly in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.[2] This  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 31 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * In Shanghai, Peabody leaders join global education dialogue, bring home research award Oct 29, 2026 One year after Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed education leaders from around the world to Nashville, Peabody's Ellen Goldring and Nicole Allen continued the conversation in Shanghai, joining international peers to consider how education can remain mission-driven amid rapid technological and societal ch more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Honors Scholars Day highlights student research and achievement October 30, 2026 | By April C Thompson Lamar University students showcased their research, creative projects and academic achievements during the 2026 Honors Scholars Day, hosted by the Reaud Honors College on Oct. 14 in the Setzer Student Center Ballroom. The annual event drew more than 115 guests, including prospective honors students, university faculty, staff, students and industry and community  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * Many Americans with heart disease are not meeting recommended cholesterol goals, UAB study finds * * Fewer than half of patients with known coronary artery disease achieved recommended levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol. * Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham evaluated more than 34,000 patients hospitalized for a heart attack or unstable angina at 666 U.S. hospitals across 2023 and 2024. * While roughly tw more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Debate Hawks Take Home Individual and Team Awards in New Mexico Tournament October 29, 2026 The Monmouth University Debate Hawks won eight team and individual speaker awards at a tournament hosted by the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Oct. 24 and 25. The event featured debate teams from eight other colleges and universities including the University of Houston, University of New Mexico, Trinity College, and University of Tex more PR

RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news: * * * NACC Veterans Day Program and Reception set for November 5, 2026 * Northeast Alabama Community College will host a community-wide Veterans Day program and reception on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. in NACC's William H. Beck Music Auditorium. Refreshments will follow the program, and the college extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend. We especially want to welcome all local veterans and the family members of veterans to th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution * Alexandria, VA (October 30, 2026) -- The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued two conviction-based prohibitions in October 2026. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Notices of Prohibition: Haley Sno more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * New study finds that asking teachers to set high expectations leads to more detailed feedback and reveals subtle bias * Prompting teachers to communicate high expectations and confidence in students' potential leads them to give more detailed feedback, according to a new study led by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, PhD, a professor of education at USC Rossier and co-director of the USC STEM Center; Ian Thacker, PhD, more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New treatment reduces heart scarring and abnormal heart rhythms, offering a possibility for future therapies * In a study led by Baylor College of Medicine and University of Oxford, researchers found that blocking a specific molecular interaction reduced atrial fibrosis scarring in mouse models and cells from human patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), reduced fibrotic responses in human cells, and in the mouse models reversed established atrial fib more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, November 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 13, 2026. While the Company intends to pay regular  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * Oklahoma FFA wins 17 national titles at convention October 30, 2026 Oklahoma FFA led the title count in five major award groups at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, with 17 national titles. Oklahoma FFA members earned one American Star award, five Proficiency Awards, two team championships and nine Agriscience Fair championships to finish ahead of Texas, which earned 14 titles, and California, more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women * The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named its top 20 freshmen, as well as Top 10 freshman men and women for the 2025-26 class. Students are selected based on the criteria of scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply when they are sophomores based on accomplishments during their freshman year.  more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Nov. 1 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Preparing tomorrow's long-term care leaders for small acts, big impact * When an Alzheimer's resident kept asking for a burger, Barry Goldstein knew what to do. He swung by McDonald's, then hand-delivered a cheeseburger to the man. "He was so happy he almost started crying," Goldstein said. That turned into a tradition, with Goldstein bringing the man a burger, fries, and shake every week for a year. An adjunct faculty member in San Jacinto College's long-ter more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB posted the following news release: * * * Q&A: Jesus Lamas on Driving Asset Performance Through Technology and Integration * Q&A: Jesus Lamas on Driving Asset Performance Through Technology and Integration Published: 10/30/2026 Published: 10/30/2026 The Middle East remains one of the world's most strategically important energy regions, with operators focused on increasing production capacity, maximizing recovery from existing assets and accelerating digital transformati more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 30 -- Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release: * * * Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its First Standalone Branded Residences, Selecting Miami's Coveted Coconut Grove Neighborhood October 29, 2026 Developed by Mast Capital and BH Group, the exceptionally limited collection of 35 waterfront private residences will bring more than a century of legendary Raffles service, culture and hospitality to one of Miami's most treasured waterfront neighborhoods - Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- TRACING THE MONEY: Private Equity, Private Credit, & the Data Center Bubble - A report from Americans for Financial Reform - October 2026 (25 pages) * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 1 Key Findings ... 2 The combination of private equity and Big Tech endangers the safety and economic security of everyone else ... 3 The private equity industry is a major driver of the data center building frenzy ... 5 Private equity is fueling data centers' community harms ... 9 Straining the electrical grid a more ST

SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Students Forecast 2026 Midterms Before Election Day POL 304 students predict outcomes in competitive Senate and gubernatorial races, examining how candidates, local issues, and independent voters can matter as much as party affiliation 29 October 2026 With the November 3 midterm elections days away, Saint Leo University students are forecasting the outcomes of competitive races for the U.S. Senate and state governorships. In the course more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Sam Houston State University Accelerates Search for Next Director of Athletics * Sam Houston State University is moving forward with an expedited national search for its next director of athletics, with the search and screening committee beginning its work immediately. The university aims to announce its next athletics director before the December holiday break. The nine-member committee, chaired by Vice President for Student Affairs Dannie Moore, w more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * School of Business Administration Honors Distinguished Alumni * Six graduates named to Hall of Fame for continuing service to school and its students OXFORD, Miss. - Friends, alumni, donors, faculty and staff gathered Thursday (Oct. 29) at the University of Mississippi to celebrate six alumni honored at the School of Business Administration's third Hall of Fame ceremony at the Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation. The resumes in thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Majority PAC Invests $750,000 in South Carolina * Today, Senate Majority PAC announced a $750,000 digital ad campaign in South Carolina supporting Annie Andrews in her race against Darline Graham. The latest polling  more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA students explore banking, financial planning careers * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Mentorship was on full display at Stephen F. Austin State University's "Bank on Your Future" career exploration day hosted by the Chadwick Banking Program in the Nelson Rusche College of Business in October. The event brought together representatives from 20 banks, banking regulatory agencies, financial planning firms and insurance agencies in Texas to discuss th more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA's Sports Business Society raises nearly $2K through silent auction * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University's Sports Business Society, a student-led organization that provides professional development opportunities for students in the Nelson Rusche College of Business interested in sports business careers, raised nearly $2,000 during its SFA Homecoming silent auction at the SFA Alumni Association tailgate Oct. 24. Auctio more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Six things to know about Barbara Force, lab manager at Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Force brings research expertise and passion for teaching back to SOPPS By Ethan Knox '20 October 30, 2026 For Barbara Force, Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) newest lab manager, returning to the Binghamton area is an opportunity to bring her passion for science, mentorship, and labor more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * State Bar Announces July 2026 Bar Exam Results * The State Bar announced today that 48.3 percent (3,838) of applicants who sat for the July 2026 two-day General Bar Exam (GBX) achieved a passing score and 49.4 percent (216) passed the one-day Attorneys' Exam (AX). The 4,054 applicants who passed either exam will generally become eligible for licensure to practice law in California upon meeting all other admission requirem more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Super Lawyers Recognizes 15 Hunton Lawyers for 2026 in New York * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that 15 New York-based lawyers were honored in the most recent publication of New York Super Lawyers 2026. Rising Stars Jillian Bledsoe Cherry, Real Estate Christina Frick, Real Estate Super Lawyers Gary Abelev, Intellectual Property George Badenoch, Intellectual Property Litigation Jeremy Boczko, Intellec more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Panel Weighs Midterm Elections Scholars, journalists and a pollster recently discussed voter turnout, polling uncertainties and what's at stake in the Nov. 3 election. Oct. 29, 2026 Cost-of-living pressures and polling uncertainty are among the key factors to watch in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a panel of political journalists, academics and a pollster said during a virtual lecture hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Af more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Take a Look at the UT Vertebrate Paleontology Collections' Spookiest Specimens The Jackson School of Geosciences is home to the seventh-largest collection of fossils in the country. From winged reptiles to saber-toothed cats, the repository has some spooky offerings. Kaiya Little October 29, 2026 In the dim light of the basement beneath the Texas Vertebrate Paleontology Collections, shadows seep out from the deep sunken eye sockets and perpetually wide jaws more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 10/29/26 TAMIU Invites Author Jan Notzon to Campus for Curated Conversation on Writing Process Acclaimed author Jan Notzon will join Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students for a moderated conversation about his background, writing process and inspiration behind his written work. The event is open to the TAMIU community and is happening Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 3:20 p.m. in the Acad more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 10/29/26 TAMIU School Counseling Program Named #1 by Leading Counseling Psychology Website Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has ranked No. 1 in Best Master's in Counseling in Texas 2027 by CounselingPsychology.org, a top website focused on providing educational resources for aspiring counselors and psychologists. The ranking highlighted TAMIU's online Master of Science in School Counse more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Celebrates First Year of Professional Aviation Program October 29, 2026 An F-18 Hornet tipped its wing in greeting over the TCU Campus Commons before Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 roared back past on its way home to nearby Naval Air Joint Reserve Base. It was the perfect punctuation mark in celebrating the TCU College of Education's first year of its professional aviation program. Thirteen students are already in enrolled in the program, offe more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M awarded $5.4 million to explore turning nuclear waste into fuel * The Department of Energy grant will support research to transform nuclear waste into reactor fuel, strengthening the national nuclear fuel supply chain. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has been awarded a $5.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to develop innovative more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering Summer Bridge Program reaches 10th year of impact Incoming first-generation Aggies built lasting connections and prepared for their first semester during the 2026 Engineering Summer Bridge Program. Oct. 30, 2026 By Ella Claire Williford, Contributor For most of College Station, late July brings quiet days -- the last moments of calm before Texas A&M University students return to campus in droves. But in one corne more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council selects UTRGV for inaugural university visit * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 30, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley became the first university in Texas selected for a campus visit by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), as part of a new outreach initiative to help future behavioral health professionals navigate state licensing requirements. BHEC Executiv more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Additional Federal Disaster Assistance Following July Storms And Flooding October 30, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has approved Texas' appeal for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance program funding following severe storms and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July. The approval comes after an announcement from Presid more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments October 30, 2026 | Austin, Texas State Securities Board - Governor 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 inves more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Texas State University posted the following news: * * * Texas State University joins new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish * Texas State University has joined the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, a multi-institutional initiative supported by the U.S. Department of State to advance research and innovation that strengthen global aquatic food systems and create benefits for U.S. agriculture, industry and food security. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish will be led by Mississippi State Univ more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The IP Beacon(r) - October 2026 * The October 2026 edition of Haynes Boone's IP Beacon(r) provides timely legal insights for businesses, innovators and intellectual property owners navigating developments in patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and artificial intelligence. Highlights from this edition are featured below, including analysis of recent federal appellate decisions, emerging AI re more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release: * * * The Office of the Attorney General Secures Legal Victory Stopping Harris County Clerk from Weaponizing Racially Discriminatory Election Advertising * The Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") secured a legal victory requiring the Harris County Clerk's Office to remove election advertisements that used race-based targeting settings. Additionally, the secured settlement stops the Harris County Clerk's office from reactivating discriminatory s more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Three UTA professors honored for research excellence * The University of Texas at Arlington awarded three professors the Outstanding Research or Creative Activity award, as part of the 2026 Faculty Awards. The recipients are Yue Liao, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology; Grace Brannon, associate professor in the Department of Communication and Candace Joswick, interim chair of the Department of Teacher and Adminis more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * To Halloween and Beyond: Southwest Airlines Celebrates the Holiday with Customers * Halloween has been Southwest Airlines' biggest Company celebration since the airline's founding in the 1970s. From first-time celebrants to 20-year Halloween veterans, Southwest Employees wear festive accessories and costumes, decorate airport gate areas, and help Customers get into the spirit. Southwest Executives revealed their costumes on the m more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Expands Its Woodland Vision with New Adventure-Ready Concepts at SEMA * PLANO, Texas (Oct. 30, 2026) - At the 2026 SEMA Show, Toyota is exploring a broader vision of everyday adventure with a new family of Woodland concepts that reimagine how a variety of electrified and family-focused vehicles can be equipped for life beyond the pavement. With versions of the RAV4, Grand Highlander, Sienna, bZ, and Crown Signia in the show more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Treasury Seeks to Bar Investments in Foreign Super Intelligence Developers * The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has proposed rules that would bar U.S. persons from investing in covered foreign persons that develop any super intelligence (SI) system. Under proposed Section 851.208, a covered foreign person is defined by its ties to a country of concern, such as China. It includes entities organized or principally based in more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Political Scientist Examines Issues Driving Texas Governor's Race * Austin Bussing breaks down Gov. Greg Abbott's and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa's competing proposals on affordability and AI data centers in a News 4 interview. Trinity University political science professor Austin Bussing, Ph.D., provided analysis of the Texas governor's race in a News 4 (WOAI) segment examining campaign promises from Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa. Bussi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Student Pursues Geosciences and Other Passions as a Semmes Scholar * With Nu Metal music blasting in the background, Wiley Sikes '27 peers into a microscope at a rock sample, its thousands of mineral grains forming an intricate pattern of shapes that reminds him of a kaleidoscope. He counts the grains to determine the mineral composition of the rock, which could be 4.2 billion years old. He works for hours at a time to get through one or two slides o more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity's David Crockett Lends Expertise on the Midterm Election * The political science professor provided context on how the Latino vote may have shifted since the last presidential election in a KSAT News report. In The News Trinity Political Scientist Examines Issues Driving Texas Governor's Race Austin Bussing breaks down Gov. Greg Abbott's and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa's competing proposals on affordability and AI data centers in a News 4 interview.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $1.01 Billion to Build Safer Transportation Infrastructure for American Families in All 50 States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an investment of $1,012,969,919 for 297 projects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal lands that will make roads safer for American families. This historic investment targets critical safety improvements n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Marks Major Milestone in Administration's Successful eVTOL Pilot Program * Florida's recreation of the first-ever passenger flight 112 years later with an eVTOL symbolizes bright future for American aviation innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy celebrated another major milestone in the Trump Administration's landmark Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Marks Major Milestone in Administration's Successful eVTOL Pilot Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy celebrated another major milestone in the Trump Administration's landmark Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) after Florida completed its first demonstration flights. The Florida Depar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, No. 3:26-cv-12746 (N.D. Cal. filed Oct. 29, 2026) On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SEC filings to boost confidence in their investment program and helped th more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 10/29/26 Two TAMIU Students Chosen for the Texas A&M University System Public Policy Scholars Program Two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students have been selected for the Texas A&M University System Public Policy Scholars Program happening this spring 2027. This one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity lets students participate in off-campus internships at Washington, D.C.,  more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Texas State University posted the following news: * * * TXST to host 3-day LEADING agricultural science conference * Melanie Rae, vice president for people development for McCoy's Building Supply, will deliver the keynote address during the 4th annual LEADING conference, Nov. 10-12, at Texas State University. TXST will host more than 100 agricultural science graduate and undergraduate students from four universities during the LEADING conference, which will highlight student research related to agriculture and more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz issues statement regarding Harris County DA indicting ICE agent * HOUSTON - "Disappointed in his inability to swiftly bring charges in the tragic Salgado shooting in July, the Harris County District Attorney now appears determined to put a different federal agent's scalp on the wall. This time, he's pursuing what looks like a political prosecution of an ICE agent for doing his job-- more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 31 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health Names Dr. Samuel Schroeder Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Oct 30, 2026 UnityPoint Health has named Samuel Schroeder, MD, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, as of November 1, 2026. In this systemwide role, Dr. Schroeder will provide physician leadership for radiation oncology services across UnityPoint Health. He will focus on quality, collaboration and consistent care while continuing to practice at John Stoddard Cancer C more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Who is using nicotine pouches? UC survey finds sharp rise in nicotine pouch use among adult tobacco users By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@ucmail.uc.edu October 28, 2026 A national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the United States between 2021 and 2024 among adult tobacco users. Nicotine pouch usage among "ever users" -- individuals who have used the product at lea more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston System, City of Houston Formalize Partnership to Expand Student Internships and Applied Learning October 29, 2026 Key Takeaways * The University of Houston System has partnered with the Houston Health Department to expand paid internships, practicums, and applied learning opportunities for students across UH, UHD and UHCL. * Through hands-on field projects and research assistantships, students can earn academic credit while gaining  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Crow Museum To Receive MacLean Art Collection, $10M Gift By Daniel Steele | Oct. 28, 2026 A collection spanning nearly 5,000 years of Asian art will find a permanent home at the Trammell and Margaret Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, thanks to a gift from Barry L. MacLean. The Illinois collector has donated more than 4,000 Asian works from the MacLean Collection to the Crow Museum and committed $10 million to sup more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * New Degree Brings Cybersecurity, Public Policy Together By Stephen Fontenot | Oct. 30, 2026 More facets of daily life are tied to online resources than ever before. As the digital world evolves, the workforce charged with its security will need to respond in kind. To answer this demand, The University of Texas at Dallas has introduced a new interdisciplinary bachelor's degree that offers students the technical knowledge to develop secure sy more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * 5 Questions About Dark Matter -- the Universe's Biggest Mystery UT Austin theoretical astrophysicist Katherine Freese shares what we know (and don't) about the invisible substance shaping the cosmos. Morgan Severson October 30, 2026 Costumes, spooky stories, ghosts and spirits -- Halloween and mystery go hand in hand. It's only fitting that Oct. 31 is also an international celebration of one invisible substance that scientists have been trying to understand more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * USAFA BoV Chairman Pfluger Holds Fall Meeting in Colorado Springs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors, led the Board's fall meeting at the Academy in Colorado Springs this month. The meeting focused on the Academy's leadership priorities, infrastructure improvements, and cadet well-being. Chairman Pfluger opened the meeting by reviewing the recommendati more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT and UT MD Anderson Collaborate To Improve Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes Through the TRIUMPH-IBC initiative, researchers are bringing together different disciplines to develop new treatments for patients dealing with aggressive forms of breast cancer. Kaiya Little October 29, 2026 With the support of The University of Texas at Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center's joint initiative, the Collaborative Accelerator for Transformative Research Endeavors,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT Completes Most Ambitious Campaign Supported by the Most Individual Gifts in University History The University's 10-year What Starts Here campaign surpasses its $6 billion goal with more than $7.45 billion raised in philanthropic support. October 29, 2026 With participation from over 358,291 donors and over $7.45 billion raised in philanthropic support, The University of Texas at Austin has concluded its What Starts Here campaign. The University surpassed  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * UTA advances science of hypersonic flight * Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington's Aerodynamics Research Center have published a study in the journal Engineering Communications, a Nature portfolio journal. Their work details a laser-based technique applied to arc-jet flows that could transform how scientists measure hypersonic air flow, such as the extreme conditions encountered by spacecraft re-entering Earth's at more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch posted the following news release: * * * UTMB partners with Clear Creek ISD to create district medical science program October 30, 2026 The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) announced a multiyear partnership that establishes UTMB as the anchor healthcare partner for Victory Lakes Intermediate's (VLI) new STREAM of Innovation program, which features a Medical Science focus. The collaboration gives VLI students earl more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch posted the following news release: * * * UTMB, Osaka scientists join forces against Lassa fever threat October 30, 2026 The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund) has awarded approximately $600,000 to The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and the Center for Advanced Modalities and Drug Delivery System Vaccine Development (CAMaD) at The University of Osaka in Japan to advance the development of a next-generation vaccine against Lassa fever, a viral hemo more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * UTRGV partners with Workforce Solutions, regional employers to strengthen Valley workforce * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 29, 2026 - A new partnership between Workforce Solutions, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and four regional employers will provide advanced workforce training opportunities designed to strengthen manufacturing, distribution and logistics operations across the Valley. Supported by a $169,087 Texas more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * UTRGV Symphony Orchestra earns Global Music Awards silver medal * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - OCT. 30, 2026 -The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Symphony Orchestra has earned a silver medal in the classical music category from the Global Music Awards for its recording of "La Noche de los Mayas" by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas. Released on the Edison Gramophone label, the recording earned recognition for its craft an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WANTED CRIMINAL RELEASED BY SANCTUARY POLITICIANS: MS-13 Gang Member with Prior Arrests for Attempted Murder and Sexually Assaulting a Minor Released from Jail by Maryland Sanctuary Politicians * The suspect was RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration, and then released AGAIN after being arrested for attempted murder WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Wayland alumna honors woman who kept showing up for her * PLAINVIEW, TX -- She was 14 and living in a Lubbock shelter on that Saturday. The woman, who looked to be about 65, showed up to play basketball with the teens gathered there. But there would be many more times that LaWana Moore would show up for Tracy Arthur Kachadourian. Now, Tracy is showing up for other young people as she honors what LaWana did for her through the years. The woman took ti more PR