BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * $35M App State GEAR UP grant advances college, career readiness for Western NC students * BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University's Office of Rural Promise (ORP) is the awardee of a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award marks the second consecutive $35 million federal grant App State has received in support of its GEAR UP progra more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 23 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: Idaho Voters Deserve Trustworthy Information * Idaho families face serious challenges. War, tariffs, and cuts to health coverage are making life more expensive for everyone. That makes your voting decisions all the more critical this year. Unfortunately, misleading ads are pouring into Idaho from out-of-state groups backed by billionaires. They are attacking Democrats who oppose school voucher schemes, but their attacks have littl more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC launches Green Belt course to forge data-driven warfighters * Following the Air Force's discontinuation of a legacy virtual eLearning continuous process improvement training platform earlier this year, Air Education and Training Command unveiled an intensive, in-person curriculum designed to cultivate agile problem-solvers directly within operational units. Developed by a HQ AETC Master Process Officer more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AF Week in Photos * The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flies over San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 8, 2026. The team performed multiple historic flyovers during the 2026 season as part of events commemorating America's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sebastian Romawac) Staff Sgt. Robert Beidler, a 910th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team member, fires an M2 more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Recruiting Service rings historic bell to celebrate the 2026 recruiting year * The Air Force Recruiting Service marked a significant milestone by celebrating the achievement of its fiscal year 2026 enlisted accessions recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony at the AFRS headquarters building on Oct. 19. The bell-ringing tradition, led by AFRS Commander Col. Lacresha Merkle, symbol more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * An enduring legacy: AFMS nurse retires after 35 years of service * When Maj. Gen. Jeannine Ryder left her hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to join the Air Force she expected to serve for four years. Thirty-five years later, Ryder celebrated her career as a nurse and Air Force Medical Service senior leader with family and friends at her retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * ANALYSIS: Solar and Storage Growth Drives Down Summer Wholesale Electricity Prices by 42% in Texas and 51% in California * WASHINGTON D.C. -- As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how solar and energy storage are lowering electricity costs in red and blue states alike. Rapid growth in solar and energy more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's UT San Antonio Dining Brings San Antonio's Food Scene to Campus October 23, 2026 Partnerships with local restaurants and alumni-owned businesses bring San Antonio flavors to campus while highlighting opportunities for student entrepreneurs - At The University of Texas at San Antonio, local restaurants, entrepreneurs, and alumni-owned b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Additional $8 Million Rural Health Investment, Including Support for West Texas * Washington, D.C. - The Trump administration has announced an additional $8 million in funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, established by Arrington's One Big Beautiful Bill, to strengthen rural health care across Texas. The funding will support 28 rural health care providers, including Sudan Medical Clinic in Lamb County, thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas Appoints Elise Wyant as Chief Human Resource Executive * Ascension Texas has appointed Elise Wyant, SHRM-CP, as Chief Human Resource Executive. In this role, Wyant will guide workforce plans across the Ministry Market, partnering with executive leaders to implement innovative solutions that support clinical and operational goals. Prior to this appointment, Wyant served as Director HR Busi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong. * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable corporation to exploit bankruptcy and Texas state l more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for Lying to Users and Harming Texans * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Open AI Global, LLC ("OpenAI") and its affiliated entities, including its CEO Sam Altman, for imposing negative side effects on consumers. Despite marketing itself as a safe and reliable tool, OpenAI has failed to protect Texans, including children, from the many harms of relying on its artificial intelligence c more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Biotech Insights - Fall 2026 * Welcome to Haynes Boone's Biotech Insights! This newsletter is your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest legal developments in biotechnology. Each edition will feature expert analysis of key topics impacting the biotechnology industry, a spotlight on one of our talented team members and details about where to connect with our team at upcoming industry events. We are committed to keeping yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Michael S. Selig: * * * Remarks at Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference Overland Park, KS | October 22, 2026 Good afternoon, everyone. It's great to be here in Kansas for AgCon. I want to thank Kansas State University President Richard Linton, Director of the K-State Risk Management Center Joe Parcell, and everyone who helped make the return of this great conference a reality. Before I provide my opening remarks, I must note that th more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * College Park Center voted No. 1 WNBA arena * The University of Texas at Arlington's College Park Center, which has hosted the WNBA's Dallas Wings since 2016, has been voted the nation's best WNBA arena in the USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards. The recognition places the 7,000-seat arena atop a national list of WNBA venues, highlighting the fan experience. The USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards recognize outstanding des more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Repeal Diversity Immigration Visa Lottery * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a bill to repeal the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program offers permanent residence to up to 55,000 applicants annually from countries with historically lower levels of immigration to the US, many of them in Africa. A California judge ruled the U.S. State Department must reinstate t more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Oct. 23 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Dean's Seminar challenges Researchers to turn knowledge into impact * The Faculty of Management Sciences at the Tshwane University of Technology TUT) brought academia and industry together at its Dean's Seminar to explore a question increasingly central to research: How can academic knowledge move beyond publication and make a meaningful difference in industry and society? Hosted by the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Manage more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies Powers the Future of Sports with Bevo Lab October 23, 2026 -- Today, Dell Technologies announced it is powering Bevo Lab, a first-of-its-kind sports AI and analytics lab at the University of Texas at Austin, in partnership with Texas Athletics and the Business of Sports Institute at the McCombs School of Business. The lab will bring together athletics, more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * DHS Issues DeepSeek Exclusion and Removal Order Covering Third-Party Products Built With Its Technology * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an order, signed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 (FASCSA), that bars DeepSeek and its affiliates from federal civilian procurements.1, 2 The order also requires civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products from  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * Distinguished Alumni Awards honor Maverick excellence * The University of Texas at Arlington will recognize five Mavericks for their professional and civic achievements, community engagement and support of UTA during the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, a dinner and reception set for Friday, Nov. 13, at the Esports Stadium Arlington. The Distinguished Alumni Awards is the University's annual signature event honoring Mavericks who more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Do your cattle roll their tongue? * Displays of non-nutritive oral behaviors in cattle may be due to a lack of dietary fiber. You might think of this as an odd question. However, if you have ever seen cattle rolling their tongue, you might not find this all too odd, rather, you might be curious why someone might be writing about tongue rolling in cattle. Tongue rolling is recognized as a non-nutritive o more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration concludes Hispanic Heritage Month * Mariachi belted their "canciones," faculty and students danced "la macarena" and aromatics of delicious foods and drinks wafted throughout the air of Eckerd College's James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences. The College's Spanish faculty, including: Assistant Professor of Spanish Matthew Burner, Ph.D.; Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish Maribel Perez, Ph.D more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Empowered Innovation: How AFPC problem solvers built 'myCSA' from the ground up * In an era where maintaining a competitive edge across the battlespace demands rapid adaptation and technological agility, the Department of the Air Force has made one principle clear: empowered Airmen and civilian personnel are the force's greatest strategic advantage. Nowhere was that principle more evident than within the Ci more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Factory Floor Fridays: Chairman Jovanovic Tours CesiumAstro's Texas Facility to See EXIM-Supported Jobs at Work * AUSTIN, TX. -- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic visited CesiumAstro's Austin facility as part of its Factory Floor Fridays initiative. Factory Floor Fridays tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies and workers building the next generation of American industry, prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 204) on Oct. 23, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: PUBLIC NOTICES Report No: TEL-02693NS. Released: 2026-10-23. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING - ITC. (DA No. 26-1149). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-1149A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1149A1.pdf) DA-26-1149A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1149A1.txt) Repo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-259, 26-260, 26-261, 26-262, 26-277): * * * 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 proce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $135 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas October 22, 2026 DENTON, Texas - FEMA announced the approval of more than $135 million in funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territorie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, d more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Total Airport Management Market to More than Double to $10.36 Billion by 2034 as Airports Integrate Operations Data Airports face a capacity challenge that new construction alone cannot solve. With global passenger traffic expected to nearly double by 2045 and little room for new runways, total airport management -- linking airside, landsid more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Harlingen couple sentenced in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme * DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American People BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The operators of a durable medical equipment company have been sentenced for defrauding Medicare. Jeremiah Yzaguirre, 47, and his wife, Maria Luisa Yzaguirre, 47, both of Harlingen, pleaded gui more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Arcosa on Employee Benefits Matters in $8.5 Billion Sale to CRH * Haynes Boone represented Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA), a Dallas-based provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions, on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in the company's sale to CRH (NYSE: CRH), a leading global provider of building materials, for approximately $8.5 billion in enterprise value. The sale brings together  more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Saturday offers honor, food, and Pioneer football * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Wayland Baptist University welcomes the public to Homecoming activities Saturday, beginning with athletics honors and continuing through a cookout, volleyball, tailgating, and Pioneer football. "We hope families will make a day of it and join us for Homecoming Saturday," said Jeffrey Vera, Director of Alumni Relations and Career Services. "Come celebrate our Pioneers, enjoy more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: October 2026 * Sixty-two High Point University(r) physical therapy students presented their research at the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina annual conference on Oct. 9 and 10, which HPU hosted in the Congdon School of Health Sciences. HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2026 - High Point University students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Celebrates New Music from Brothers Osborne ft. Cody Johnson, Dorinda Clark-Cole, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tate McRae, Staind, Gunna and BigXThaPlug ft. Ava Max NEW YORK - October 23, 2026 - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming. Today, iHeartCountry celebrated Brothers Osborne's latest release "Born and Raised Hell" ft. Cody Johnson, with a World Premiere of the new track across iHeartCountry stations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * In Major Setback for Due Process, Fifth Circuit Ruling Denies Immigrants the Opportunity to Challenge Their Detention * Oct 23 Friday, Washington DC -- In response to today's U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega, a case concerning noncitizens' constitutional right to challenge their detention when they are held without access to a bond hearing, the American more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Oct. 23 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * Innovators Honored at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - (October 23, 2026) - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers presented its annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge (MASC) as well as the Business Technology Council's (BTC) Technology Innovation Award and Think Tank Award during the Aftermarket Technology Conference, hel more PR

CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide * Deirdre O'Brien, John Ternus, and Apple team members greet customers at Apple Domain NORTHSIDE. On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide. At Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas, John Ternus and Deirdre O'Brien welcomed excited customer more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Monica Messick Named Energy Finance Leader of the Year by D CEO October 23, 2026 Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Dallas partner Monica Pace Messick has been named Energy Finance Leader of the Year in D CEO's 2026 Energy Awards. Now in its ninth year, the awards recognize excellence and innovation across the energy sector, including achievements in oil and gas, energy finance, renewable energy, technology, and leadership. The 2026 honorees will more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Joachim Foundation honored at Pioneers of Excellence Banquet * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Wayland Baptist University presented its highest award to the Fred and Louise Joachim Foundation during the Pioneers of Excellence dinner at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, honoring a legacy of generosity that has provided more than $1 million to support the university. "These students represent just a few of the lives you've impacted," President Dr. Donna Hedgepath told support more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 23 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, posted the following news release: * * * Kisqali(r) shows clinically meaningful overall survival in broadest HR+/HER2- early breast cancer population at high risk of recurrence * * Six-year NATALEE analysis showed ~20% reduction in risk of death compared to ET alone1 * Benefit increased over time in invasive disease-free survival and across key secondary endpoints1-3 * Patients off Kisqali for a median of three years, with clinical benefit co more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 21 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni to celebrate 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion, Homecoming Award honorees * LAWRENCE -- The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU. Selected by a committee of representatives from KU Alumni, KU Memorial Uni more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Lessons in leading from the Combat Leaders Course * The humidity and Texas sun beat down on U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noah Hutchinson as he pushed through another grueling day at the Combat Leaders Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Temperatures climbed into the 90s as students navigated uneven terrain in full combat gear, endured demanding physical training and developed tactical operatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Meets with Grimes County Judge to Discuss Terafab Development and Economic Growth * NAVASOTA, Texas - This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) met with Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth III to discuss the development of SpaceX's Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility, its potential to drive significant economic growth in the region, and opportunities for coordination among local, state, and f more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines and Panama * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines We value your privacy 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  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs * New Mexico's job growth rate is more than four times the national rate SANTA FE - Amid an affordability crisis and sluggish job growth nationwide, New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year and ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, according to September employment figures released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Mexico's 1.3 more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * NIH-Funded Study To Examine Rural Hospital Closures, Healthcare Access * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- A new five-year research project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will examine the causes and consequences of rural hospital closures, with the goal of identifying strategies to strengthen healthcare access and improve health outcomes in rural communities nationwide. Tarleton State University is contributing to the multi-institutional stud more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Operation Home Cooking: Annual Thanksgiving tradition returns * Basic Military Training is looking for approximately 400 host families to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are away from home for the holiday. Volunteer families must be within one hour of the San Antonio metro area. BMT will start accepting volunteer requests Nov. 1-19. This year's participants are in the sixth week of bas more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Project Jupiter Advances New Mexico's Workforce Growth and Awards Nearly $1 Billion in Contracts to Local Businesses Project Jupiter has awarded more than $994 million in contracts to in-state firms and created more than 1,200 jobs to date for New Mexico residents Austin, Texas--Oct 23, 2026 Oracle today announced new construction workforce and contracting milestones for Project Jupiter, including more than more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * OSHA's HazCom Clock Is Ticking: What Employers Must Do by November 20 * OSHA revised its Hazard Communication ("HazCom") Standard, 29 C.F.R. SS 1910.1200, on May 20, 2024, and provided a series of deadlines for compliance with the revised requirements. The next deadline falls on Nov. 20, 2026, when employers must update their workplace labels, written hazard communication program and employee training, as necessary, to reflect the n more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * PACIFIC RUGGED ANVIL: 433rd CES has the BEEF * More than 100 Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing participated in PACIFIC RUGGED ANVIL, a 96-hour contingency training exercise led by the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Sept. 11-14, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, during the unit's training assembly. The exercise took place at PACER FORGE, the Air Force's basic military capstone f more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises LiveOak Ventures and Activate Venture Partners in $7.7 Million Funding Round for Thrive Therapies 10.23.26 Pillsbury advised LiveOak Ventures, an Austin, Texas-based early-stage venture capital firm, in leading a $7.7 million funding round for Thrive Therapies, a Dallas, Texas-based provider of a technology-enabled pediatric healthcare platform. The firm also advised Activate Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm for high  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Playful learning takes center stage at Innovation with Impact * Temple President John Fry sat down with renowned psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to discuss her research journey and how playful learning is transforming education in Philadelphia and beyond. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg For more than three decades, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Temple University's Department of Psychology and director of the Temple  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts TX-35 Towards Johnny Garcia, Now a Toss-Up * Independent race rater Cook Political Report today shifted their rating for Texas' 35th District in Johnny Garcia's favor to a toss-up, the latest alarm bell for political nepo baby Carlos De La Cruz's tanking campaign. According to the analysis, "the underlying dynamics in Texas look more promising for Democrats this cycle -- particularly i more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Record college football viewership propels ESPN to second best start since 2011 with 'College GameDay' on track for most-watched season ever * College football on ESPN is delivering its second-best start since 2011, with viewership up 15 percent over two years. Through Week 7, the sport is on pace for unprecedented viewership across linear windows, with ABC's Saturday prime window posting its highest per-game average  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Applauds Major Agreement for Fort Worth F-35 Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) applauds the new 10-year F-35 program investment framework agreement between the Department of War and Lockheed Martin, strengthening America's military capabilities while driving economic growth in Fort Worth. "America's military must remain unmatched to keep our enemies at bay and our allies safe. I am delighted that the more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 23 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac hosts Houston-area health information management professionals * PASADENA, Texas - San Jacinto College welcomed health information management professionals and students from across the Houston region Sept. 25 for the Houston Area Health Information Management Association's fall membership meeting. Hosted by the College's Health Information Management program at San Jacinto College North, the daylong event brought together approximately 100 attendees fo more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 23 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac receives $200,000 Trellis Foundation grant to strengthen student support * Grant will enhance data integration and advising tools to support student persistence and completion PASADENA, Texas - San Jacinto College has received a $200,000 grant from the Trellis Foundation to strengthen data integration and advising tools supporting implementation of the ASAP student success model. The one-year grant will fund student support data integration and advisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, posted the following news release: * * * Seven-Time Grammy-Winning Norteno Legends LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE to Headline Voto Latino's "Ready. Go. Vote." Rally in the Rio Grande Valley * Billboard's "Top Regional Mexican Group of All-Time" to join James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, and Bobby Pulido at  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Earns StormReady Status from National Weather Service * Sam Houston State University has been approved as a StormReady Site by the National Weather Service (NWS) and was recognized by the NWS in a special ceremony on Oct. 23. The ceremony brought safety officials from Walker County and the university, as well as University President Alisa White and Amanda Withers, chief financial officer and senior vice president for operations at SHSU. Among t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * SIGNED INTO LAW: Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Trump signed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Mystic Alerts Act into law. This critical legislation modernizes America's emergency alert infrastructure by integrating satellite networks into the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, helping ensure Americans can receive critical, life-saving alerts even when traditional communications infrastructu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH at APHA 2026 * The 2026 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas November 1 - 4. Here is a rundown of SPH's participation in the conference, including oral presentations, roundtables, panels, awards, the exhibit hall booth, and the Alumni & Friends reception. More than 11,000 public health experts are expected to attend the Annual American Public Health Association Confer more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach * Building a nuclear power plant is one of the world's most complex construction projects. It requires thousands of trucks to ship parts, often to remote regions, where huge teams of skilled workers like electricians and welders come together to assemble everything over many years. Financing such projects is difficult, in part because no one  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * TCOM's Amanda Brosnan recognized among America's Top PAs * For Amanda Brosnan, PA-C, caring for patients means looking beyond their immediate medical needs to understand the circumstances that shape their health. That commitment to patient care, public health, and education has earned her national recognition as a 2026 America's Top PA by POCN. An assistant professor in UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texan Theatre To Stage Production of Sandberg's 'Frankenstein' * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Just in time for Halloween, Tarleton State University's Texan Theatre will present a stage production of R.N. Sandberg's "Frankenstein," based on Mary Shelley's book of the same name. The show will run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. "Although this play follows Mary Shelley's story closely, the play feels more like a dream or a  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Celebrates 547 Students at Third Annual Tiger Stripes Celebration * Texas Southern University recognized 547 students during its third annual Tiger Stripes Celebration, honoring members of the Fall 2025 cohort who successfully completed their first 30 credit hours toward graduation. The milestone represents 39 percent of the Fall 2025 first-time freshman class and marks an important step in Texas Southern University's commitment  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Action Levels for Cadmium in Baby Food * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has now issued draft Action Levels for Cadmium in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children. After years of study and discussion, the FDA's long-awaited draft action levels for cadmium are an important step forward in the Agency's Closer to Zero initiative, which will inform industry and provide predict more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The psychology of why we overpay for used cars * Consumers routinely ignore information when making purchases. They overlook the tax attached to a price, skim past ingredient lists and often fail to process exact numbers with any precision. This kind of inattention is well-documented. What is less well understood is how businesses exploit this behavior. Asst. Prof. Andreas Kraft of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of T more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Course Unpacks the Sustainable Side of Business * As the seconds tick toward 9:55 on a Tuesday morning, students file into Marrs McLean 233. First a business major, then a political science major, and after, an environmental studies major. Despite their varying interests, they all find a seat in the class called "Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility." Instructed by Accounting Professor Amy Foshee Holmes, Ph.D., the students will investi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors' petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Progr more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health College of Nursing receives federal funding to expand nursing workforce pathways * Darla Gruben, EdD, RN, assistant professor at UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing and principal investigator of the RISE-RN program, observes a nursing student during a hands-on clinical training exercise. UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing has received $753,262 in federal funding to launch a new program designed to expand  more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus posted the following news: * * * UTRGV's Linda Ufland receives Ohtli Award from Government of Mexico * BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - OCT. 23, 2026 - UTRGV Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Commercialization Linda Ufland recently received the Ohtli Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Government of Mexico on people living outside the country. Nominated by the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Ufland was recognized for advancing binational partner more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Who Pays for Public Higher Education? * Now comes the question that drives every family decision: Where does the money actually come from? Decades ago, public universities were public investments -- funded by taxpayers, affordable to students. That partnership has shifted. State support has declined significantly. The burden has moved to families. Understanding that history changes how you read the bill. Public Universities Didn't Get Expensive. Public Funding De more PR