WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following document: In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week to recognize the rich culture and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Just two decades later, lawmakers expanded the observance to a monthlong celebration, stretching from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The timing is key. Hispanic Heritage Month - like its shor more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A new "do-tank" that will inform future urban policy and create strategy for cities in Texas and beyond has been established in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Called the LBJ Urban Lab, it will train the next generation of local leaders and will explore issues affecting urban communities: competitiveness and economic development, innovation, inclusive prosperity, affordability and resiliency. "In 1965, President Lyndon B more PR