WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The American Bankers Association issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: The American Bankers Association recognized the nation's best bank marketing initiatives today at the 2023 ABA Bank Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas. The 2023 ABA Brand Slam awards honor elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of entries from banks of all sizes nationwide. "In many ways, a bank's identity and success are dictated by its marketing initiatives,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas today ruled the state's drag ban, Senate Bill 12 (https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB12), is unconstitutional and issued a permanent injunction blocking the legislation from becoming law. The ruling stops the Texas attorney general and other government officials from enforcing any provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Today, America First Legal (AFL) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) secured a victory when the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division denied the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss a lawsuit (https://aflegal.org/america-first-legal-and-texas-public-policy-foundation-sue-bidens-atf-for-revoking-federal-firearm-licen  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced Wanhua Chemical (America) Co., Ltd's WANNATE(R) 9131FC has won the 2023 Polyurethane Innovation Award. The Innovation Award is renowned throughout the polyurethane industry and recognizes companies and individuals whose visions and perseverance bring new life-enhancing products,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The American Federation for Children issued the following news release: The American Federation for Children is pleased to announce the official launch of AFC Victory Fund, a national Super PAC that will take AFC's work of championing school choice and empowering parents to the next level. During the 2024 election cycle, AFCVF will be a powerful force in state legislative races nationwide, devoting at least $10 million in support of school choice champions and agains  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: * * * People experiencing a rapid heartbeat may use a simple treatment without medical supervision, finds the new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association * * * Research Highlights: * In a new study, etripamil, a rapid- and short-acting investigational medication formulated to be delivered via nasal spray, restored a normal heart rhythm in less than 30 minute  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * American Heart Association Presidential Advisory calls for building on existing research and implementing cross-sector approaches to Food Is Medicine * * * Advisory Highlights: * Preliminary evidence demonstrates that health care systems could incorporate healthy foods into a patient's care, with resulting improvements in health outcomes, reduced health care utilizat  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) nationally recognized 1,709 health care organizations (HCOs) -- 400 more than in 2022 -- for their efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death. According to the 2022 American Heart Association Statistical Update, nearly half of U  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) nationally recognized 1,709 health care organizations (HCOs)--400 more than in 2022--for their efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death. According to the 2022 American Heart Association Statistical Update, nearly half o  more

HADLEY, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- VentureWell, formerly known as the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, issued the following news: The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) today announced the selection of VentureWell as the Consortium Management Firm for the Investor Catalyst Hub, one of three nationwide regional hubs that comprise ARPANET-H, a groundbreaking health innovation network. The Investor Catalyst Hub will be based in Cambridge, MA, a ren  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La. Register the Largest Number and Percent of Job Gains; Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Kankakee, Ill. Experience Worst Year-over-Year Losses * * * Construction employment increased in 223 of 358 metro areas between August 2022 and August 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of A  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Association for Molecular Pathology issued the following news release: The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostics professional society, today announced the recipients of this year's Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics, Jeffrey A. Kant Leadership Award and Meritorious Service Award. These prestigious accolades will be presented this November during AMP's 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Environment Texas issued the following news release: A judge with the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings on Thursday ordered ExxonMobil to face a contested case hearing over its application to increase emissions at its Baytown, Texas, olefins plant. The judge ruled that Environment Texas and its members who live in Baytown are affected by Exxon's air pollution enough to be granted "party status" in the upcoming hearing. Exxon is seeking a permit to burn mor  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * American Heart Association issues first request for proposals for its new Food Is Medicine Initiative * * * The American Heart Association, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, announced the first request for proposals (RFP) for the new Food Is Medicine Initiative targeted at improving health outcomes for millions of people. The Association anticipates awarding up to $3 million in rese  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following news release: The new edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute illustrates how specific governments and organizations have fixed problems that the rest of the world still struggles with. This issue spotlights models for success that address major challenges including economic inequity, political polarization, health care, and the war in Ukraine. In this issue, Dr. Deborah Birx, Sen  more

MISSOURI, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news release: The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ), Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and Stinson LLP filed a motion for summary judgment for their federal lawsuit to ensure access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Missourians, including those with disabilities. This motion for summary judgment asks the Court to rule that Missouri's operation o  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) expresses concern over the looming government shutdown, impacting millions of Americans. The shutdown threatens the U.S. economy, endangers the livelihoods of countless federal employees, and jeopardizes numerous essential public services that Americans rely on daily. It will also affect college students serving at   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 27 -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release: HARC, in partnership with a collaborative of organizations, has been awarded $15 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Service for an initiative that will increase tree canopy, foster community resilience, and improve access to employment in underserved communities in Houston and Harris County. The initiative, "ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: Recent reports have indicated the Biden administration is considering the implementation of a policy that would force migrant families who enter the U.S. without authorization to remain in Texas near the border. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) urges the Biden administration to abandon this policy, as it fails to welcome migrants and asylum seekers with dignity. Instead, they are placed in   more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: Red Angus breeders gathered at the National Red Angus Convention in Denver Sept. 13-15 to elect the 2023-2024 president and four directors. Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas, was selected to lead the Red Angus Association of America as president. Elected to their first term on the board of directors were Keith Hickle, Auburn, Washington, Region A director; and Will Andras, Manchester, Illinois, Area 9  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed more than $250 million to become better prepared for disease outbreaks like COVID-19 -- and they're turning to two SFI researchers, Sam Scarpino of Northeastern University and Lauren Ancel Meyers of the University of Texas at Austin (UT), to help make it happen. The CDC is building a network of 13 centers for forecasting and analyzing infec  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds seek community-led solutions to improve health inequities in under-resourced communities * * * In Houston, people who live south of downtown in the Sunnyside neighborhood can expect to live an average of 21 years less than those who live just nine miles away in the more affluent Bellaire community[1]. This life expectancy gap is nearly equival  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following agency statement on Sept. 27, 2023: * * * Each year, billions of taxpayer dollars go to career-training programs that produce little value for their students, leaving too many Americans stuck in low-wage jobs, often with debt, and vulnerable to defaulting on their loans. Today, the Biden-Harris administration marked a major milestone in addressing this policy challenge by releasing   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are collaborating to study the "felt heat" of San Antonio's historic West Side. The prevalence of paved surfaces creates an environment that feels considerably hotter than the rest of the city. The work, led by Principal Scientist Dr. Stuart Stothoff of SwRI's Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division and Dr. Esteban Lo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association today concluded its 2023 Policy Conference, bringing together the association's Board of Directors, Executive Committee and four policy committees that all contribute to the future of the cattle industry. "The 2023 Policy Conference was a tremendous success," said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release: Texans want lawmakers to prioritize teacher salaries and funding for public schools, according to a new poll by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which also shows declining support for voucher programs that would shift taxpayer dollars into private schools. When asked about the importance of key public education issues, the top two priorities were increasing teacher salari  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Texas Corn Producers issued the following news release: The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) held its fourth biennial blind-judged whiskey competition this summer in St. Louis, Missouri. Craft distilleries in Texas once again joined to compete for the top honors at a national whiskey tasting competition sponsored by Texas Corn Producers. TCP is proud to announce the 1845 Distilling Company won "Best of State" with its Preemption Texas Straight Bourbon. 1845  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: Six weeks from today, Texans will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create more state parks when they head to the polls for the constitutional amendment election. Voters will decide on 14 propositions, including one that would create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Nearly 90 groups have come together in the Texas Coalition for State Parks to support the $1 billion fund, which allow the Te  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and America First Legal (AFL) are celebrating a lower court's decision to reject the Department of Justice's request to dismiss a case against ATF overreach. TPPF and AFL are representing an Austin gun store owner, Michael Cargill, on behalf of Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders across the country who risk losing their licenses over a spurious reinterpre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently appointed Ashli Watts, President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber, as its new Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100). Ashli replaces Glenn Hamer, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, who served as CCC100 Chair for over four years. "From her leadership in the great state of Kentucky to her contributions on the U.S. Chamber's Board of  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) awarded the 2023 Clean Water Award to Tyson Foods in Russellville, Ark. and Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Tyler, Texas. The award is presented annually to poultry facilities that excel in their commitment to treat wastewater to a high standard, identify water reuse opportunities and implement initiatives to advance overall sustainability of the facility.  more

WATERTOWN, South Dakota, Sept. 27 -- NATE - Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association issued the following news release: Women of NATE (WON) held their third annual Women's Leadership Summit on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the beautiful city of Grapevine, Texas. The Summit was a huge success due to the support, enthusiasm, and participation of over 30 sponsors and 150 attendees. The event was a day of professional and personal education, development, networking, and community-bu  more