AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Texas Fair Defense Project, and Covington & Burling LLP filed a lawsuit Monday over the unlawful, prolonged detention of four immigrants by two counties on the Texas border in 2021 and 2022. Migrants who were arrested for misdemeanor trespass under Operation Lone Star were incarcerated an additional 13-42 days after their charges were dropped or   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: In January, America First Legal (AFL), representing Texas and partnering with a coalition of 20 other states, sued the Biden Administration to stop their new so-called "parole" scheme. The program, as announced, would allow a further flooding of our country with legions of illegal aliens, only further worsening the worst immigration crisis in our nation's history. This week, AFL is in  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * A new study in the journal Hypertension finds SARS-CoV-2 infection is significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure in adults with preexisting heart conditions or those who were older, Black or male Research Highlights: * An analysis of more than 45,000 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 found a significant association between the virus and the development of persist  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023: Today, Detroit Public Schools Community District teachers and coaches completed either the American Heart Association's Heartsaver(R) CPR AED (automated external defibrillator) course, which provides the highest quality evidence-based training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, as well as the appropriate use of an AED, or Hands-Only CPR education. Adding lifesavers to the chain of survival  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Large consumer survey from the American Heart Association demonstrates need for new initiative, Lower Your LDL Cholesterol Now(TM) * * * A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.' This matters because LDL cho  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Heart Association say staying active, eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep can help kids stay healthy now and for a lifetime * * * As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it's important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organiz  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Blood levels of four biomarkers for heart and kidney disease fell after treatment with the Type 2 diabetes medicine canagliflozin, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation Research Highlights: * An analysis of a clinical trial of more than 2,500 people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease found that high levels of four biomarkers are strongly predictive for the d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Sustainable Business Network issued the following news release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a significant boost in its efforts to cut carbon from our energy supply with a statement of strong support from over 150 businesses convened by the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN). Signatories included brands like ECOS, MegaFood, Avocado Green Brands, and New Leaf Paper, and groups like Natural Investments LLC and the US Hemp Buildin  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: A federal court ruled late last week in favor of civil rights groups who filed a lawsuit against anti-voter legislation, Senate Bill 1. The lawsuit, filed in 2021 by the Texas Civil Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Disability Rights Texas, and the law firm Jenner & Block LLP, argued that the law's mail  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: Bo Beaudry will join Ascension on Sept. 25 as Senior Vice President, serving as Ministry Market Executive for Ascension Oklahoma. With extensive experience in healthcare operations, Bo most recently served as CEO for Cedar Park Regional Medical Center since 2019, a joint venture with Ascension Seton in Texas. He has demonstrated success in advancing growth in competitive  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: Responding to a Center for Biological Diversity lawsuit, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to protect two aquifer-dwelling catfish in Texas as endangered species. The agency has been aware since 1982 that the toothless blindcat and the widemouth blindcat were being killed when they were pumped up from deep wells in the Edwards Aquifer and were headed toward exti  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 23 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and resident of Fort Worth, Texas, recently took office as the 2023-2024 president of the nearly 61,000-member American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. "As president of the AANA, I am honored to continue to serve the profession of nurse anesthesiology and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: On the eve of a federal court hearing in Austin on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's use of buoys in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants, Abbott attempted a media stunt to draw attention away from the hearing. "Gov. Abbott has decided to shield himself with other anti-immigrant governors by posing in a public park in Eagle Pass that has been turned into a militarized zone, compl  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2023: * * * Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna regarding the critical citations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston after the gruesome deaths of two animals: If the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston cannot prevent animals from being scalded to death or hanging to  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The State Bar of Texas issued the following news release: What happens when an attorney stops practicing without warning? Health issues, unexpected deaths, and other emergencies can cause attorneys to cease practicing abruptly. Recent studies undertaken by the State Bar of Texas have shown such instances are on the rise in Texas and can leave attorneys' law partners, or even family members, scrambling to access client documents and close practices. Now the State Bar of  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: A Southwest Research Institute project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has demonstrated an average of 15% energy savings when vehicles outfitted with connected and automated vehicle systems, or CAVs, are introduced into traffic. CAVs use wireless smart technology to communicate with other CAVs and traffic infrastructure. SwRI's eco-driving framework uses custom software and pr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following news release: At the South Texas Development Summit, The Texas Association of Business (TAB) recognized Governor Greg Abbott and Representative Todd Hunter for exceptional, pro-business leadership. Rep. Todd Hunter received the Lonestar Legislator award. "Chairman Todd Hunter is an unwavering force," said TAB Chairman Massey Villarreal. "On behalf of job creators, chambers of commerce, and economic development co  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Medical Association issued the following news release: Statement by Rick W. Snyder II, MD, Texas Medical Association (TMA) president, in response to the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas regarding TMA's third No Surprises Act (NSA) lawsuit. TMA III challenged certain portions of the July 2021 interim final rules proposed by the U.S. departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, along with the Office of Pe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Dallas city councilmember Cara Mendelsohn issued a memo expressing grave concern over the city's finances and future. The memo further called attention to the plight of struggling property taxpayers and outlined numerous methods by which to deliver them meaningful tax relief. "To those on the Dallas city council fighting hard to put families first, I say--THANK YOU," says TPPF's Greg Sindelar. "By   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: The Department of Justice failed to make a convincing case that Texas had violated any laws when it erected a buoy barrier in the Rio Grande River to deter illegal migrant crossings, according to experts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation who attended a recent hearing. "The case appears to hinge on whether the section of the river with the buoys is considered 'navigable,'" said C  more