SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: To sprinkle National Donut Day (June 7) with vegan flavor, PETA has concocted a list of the top eateries from across the U.S. that are dishing up the most delectable donuts without relying on eggs or butter--and Houston Street's own Cake Thieves Bakery & Eatery nabbed a spot on this super-sweet list. The shop offers fun flavors such as Banana Pudding, Cookie Butter, Horchata, Lavender Li  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSres) -- The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists issued the following news release: * * * The two-day event will cover the latest in FinTech and cryptocurrency as thought leaders discuss how to break through financial crime challenges and adopt advanced compliance measures * * * Amid increased scrutiny of FinTech and cryptocurrency businesses, including actions by regulators against banking as a service (BaaS) providers, and the U.S. Department of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, announced dates for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 5-9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Standards Week includes daily meetings for Project Technical  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 6 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: The White House released (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/04/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-secure-the-border/) today a fact sheet announcing details on an impending executive action from the Biden administration that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum. Among the measures announced, the administration   more

RESTON, Virginia, June 7 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following statement on June 6, 2024: * * * The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: "Congratulations to the SpaceX team on today's test flight of Starship from Starbase, Texas. The live images from onboard the vehicle give everyone a breathtaking view of these test flights. We are excited to witness this new launch vehi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the Global digital forensics services market and, based on its findings, recognizes AKATI Sekurity with the 2024 Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. AKATI Sekurity is a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) company that o  more

PILOT POINT, Texas, June 4 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: At the request of All American Dogs in Denton County, Texas, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and Texas-based Animal Investigation & Response (AIR) are partnering to urgently evacuate over 100 homeless animals displaced by severe weather in North Texas that resulted in significant flooding at the All American Dogs  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 7 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Scholars and studies funded by Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, showcased cutting-edge breast cancer research aimed at advancing the field at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2024. Organized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, this premier conference an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following statement on June 3, 2024: * * * CECU's President and CEO, Dr. Jason Altmire, issued the following statement today regarding the lawsuit filed on Friday, May 31, in the Northern District of Texas: "The Department of Education's new program length rule hurts students with the most financial need as some of these students may no longer receive Pell Grants. Instead, these students will be forced to tak  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 6 (TNSres) -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that the following alumni of CEE's 2023 Research Science Institute (RSI) earned awards at the Regeneron ISEF 2024. * Shaurya Agrawal, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, IL * Ria Garg, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, TX * Vikram Goddla, Detroit Country Day School, MI * James Nagler, Garden City High School, N  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: In response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change, companies and industries are working to implement a variety of tools and technologies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. This includes Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), which encompasses a range of technologies that can play an important role in the journey toward a more sustainable and circular economy. O  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Dr. Cheasty Anderson has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the managing director for the Gulf Coast Region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. In this role, Anderson will lead ACS CAN's staff and volunteers in each state as they work to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. "W  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 6 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: College students take part in in HACU's 14th International Conference Student Track The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held a Student Track for participants from U.S. colleges and universities as part of HACU's 14th International Conference June 3-5, 2024, at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. Approximately 28 students too  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 7 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Frost & Sullivan has recognized CrowdStrike with its 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Best Practices in Cloud Security. CrowdStrike was recognized for its ability to simplify and scale cloud security through a single, unified platform. CrowdSt  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Democracy Forward, a legal organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: Legal scholars are defending the Biden administration's policy banning most non-compete clauses in worker contracts from far-right legal attacks, with a friend of the court brief submitted by Democracy Forward in federal district court in Texas. The Federal Trade Commissio  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 7 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce full funding for the upcoming Wildcat Marsh project on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 68 miles southeast of Dallas near Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Funding comes from two area foundations and several corporate partners working through the Texas Water Action Collaborative led by Texan by Nature. "The Texas Water Action Collaborative matches funders to proje  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates.[1] That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, will broaden efforts to drive CPR education at the community level through the Heart Walk(r) campai  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Fish & Richardson announced that Shields of Strength is one step closer to proving that the DoD's discriminatory refusal to allow production of its popular military-themed dog tags with inspirational Bible verses for service members and their families is illegal. This decision comes after production was wrongfully halted more than five years ago fo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, is awarding scholarships to eligible undergraduate students at HACU-member institutions. A total of 68 Deloitte Foundation Scholars will be awarded $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters ($10,000 total). The scholarships are a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program welcomed its 2024 summer interns with an orientation on May 31, 2024, for college students serving internships. A welcome was given by HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, followed by a keynote address given by Maricela and Maritza Huerta, who serve as Co-Founder  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with Las Vegas Sands to offer thirteen Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 or $5,000 to college students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in these designated areas: Las Vegas, Nevada: University of Nevada Las Vegas - (3) scholarships at $5,000 College   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * June 2, 2024The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' President and CEO Antonio R. Flores was recognized by the City of Salamanca on June 2, 2024. Flores was formally recognized by Mayor Carlos Manuel Garcia Carbayo for being a Distinguished Guest. HACU is hosting its 14th International Conference "Innovation and Technology for an Inclu  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released for consideration its "Platform Issues and Recommendations for Presidential Candidates in 2024." HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores requested a response on their perspectives in a letter to the candidates for President of the United States on the issues outlined in the policy d  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' 14th International Conference second day started with Plenary Session II, "Generative AI: Opportunities and Threats for Global Higher Education," on June 4, 2024, at the Auditorio Planta Baja, Hospederia Fonseca. The session explored the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence in  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' 14th International Conference concluded with the third day featuring Plenary Session III, "Forging a Common Policy Agenda for Pan-Hispanic International Education," on June 5, 2024, at the Auditorio Planta Baja, Hospederia Fonseca. The session focused on creating a common policy agenda fostering intern  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities kicked off its 14th International Conference with Plenary Session I, "International Higher Education: A Driver for Innovation and Workforce Diversity," on June 3, 2024, at the Auditorio Planta Baja, Hospederia Fonseca. The session offered complementary perspectives on the role of interna  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 8 -- The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association issued the following news: Chief Paul Chapa of the Trinity University Police Department was proud to announce that they received the 2024 Excellence in Crime Prevention Award from the 100 Club of San Antonio. This award recognizes their exceptional dedication, creativity, and effectiveness in implementing crime prevention strategies and fostering community engagement. Notable community engagement events tha  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release: The University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, one of the world's leaders in hospitality and tourism education, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2024, the world's largest and most influential hospitality technology event. The College will use this opportunity t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and UnidosUS held a roundtable discussion with the U.S. Department of Commerce at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 31, 2024. Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Laurie E. Locasci  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Club for Growth Action, an arm of the Club for Growth, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Club for Growth Action, and its allied School Freedom Fund, defeated 10 anti-school choice Republican incumbents in the Texas State House primaries and runoffs. The groups combined to invest nearly $8.5 million and ran 36 unique television ads across 14 State House districts to ensure Governor Greg Abbott secured the votes needed to empower parents in their children's   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: More Americans than ever now say they are willing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency[1], According to newly released survey data from the American Heart Association. [2] Thanks in part to the recent efforts of the Association and others, the percentage of surveyed adults in the U.S. who say they now feel they have the confide  more

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, June 4 -- Knights Templar Eye Foundation issued the following news: This is the first year that the Knights Templar Eye Foundation has funded Travel Grants for the Children's Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual meeting that was held this past April 2024 in Austin, Texas. KTEF funded $75,000 which enabled 48 medical students and ophthalmology residents to attend this meeting which has a significant impact on t  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: (This article by Colorado-based writer Judy Christie originally appeared in the June 2024 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members. Learn more about the magazine here; learn more about joining MOAA here.) Some national parks are famous, while others are more obscure and yet bring something special to travels. Such is the case wi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 6 -- The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: Today, President Biden signed a new Executive Order effectively dismantling the asylum system and subjecting already-vulnerable communities to further harm and chaos. The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC) organizes Korean and Asian Americans toward racial, social, and economic justice. With affiliates in Illinois,   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 4 -- The National Credit Union Foundation issued the following news release: The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) confirmed two new members of its volunteer Board of Directors. New members appointed to the board include Melanie Kennedy and Greg Gallant. Both bring a wealth of experience and a passion for driving positive change. Kennedy is the President and CEO of Southwest Financial Federal Credit Union in Farmers Branch, Texas. With a passion for co  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, June 6 -- The National Sorghum Producers issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: National Sorghum Producers presented Michael Lenz and Larry Richardson with awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sorghum Improvement at the Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America. These awards, presented at the biennial gathering of the U.S. sorghum research community, acknowledge and honor their exemplary service and achievements in the sorghum industry. Lenz's career began fo  more

COCOA, Florida, June 8 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: The National Space Society applauds the successful fourth test flight of SpaceX's Starship/Super Heavy launch system. The 394-foot-tall (120 meter) Starship/Super Heavy lifted off from Starbase in South Texas at 8:50 AM Eastern Time June 6 and achieved its orbital trajectory, with both stages concluding flight with soft splashdowns as planned. Other than one Super Heavy booster engine failing to ignite durin  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Significant barriers prevent or slow treatment for many patients with stroke, including long travel times to stroke center hospitals and the lack of availability of stroke specialists who can evaluate the patient and determine if they are a candidate for treatment.[1] Telehealth stroke care, also known as telestroke, can expand access to rural areas and other communities that face   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association, observing 100 years of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization foc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the paints and coatings industry and, based on its findings, recognizes PT Mowilex with the 2024 Indonesian Company of the Year Award. The company is an industry-leading premium paints and coatings producer that is revolutionizing industry practice  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Florida and Texas charge ahead on solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes * * * A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 report [signup required to acce  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 6 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends the introduction of legislation to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging as well as needed  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 7 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following agency statement on June 6, 2024: * * * Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 24-086, which provides critical funding for the Women's Wellness Connection (WWC), Colorado's breast and cervical cancer scre  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute will enhance models to strengthen the earthquake resilience of America's transportation infrastructure and improve public safety in earthquake-prone areas. As part of a contract with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an SwRI-led team will update and improve liquefaction models. Liquefaction occurs during an earthquake when intense shaking causes soil to tempor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6 -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement after the Wall Street Journal reported that a group of individuals and investment firms are planning to launch the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in light of continued corporate dissatisfaction with regulatory burdens at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq: "We are enc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce that Suresh Pillai, PhD, Professor of Molecular Microbiology at Texas A&M University, has been selected as a 2024 IFT Fellow, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member of the science of food commu  more

WACO, Texas, June 5 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following commentary on June 4, 2024: * * * Mexico's Disregard for U.S. Water Treaty Has Texas Farmers on the Brink By Brian Jones, Hidalgo County farmer I've been farming 38 years in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This year represents an unfortunate first for me. I planted crops without irrigation water. Why? Because Mexico is not delivering water it owes the U.S., according to a long-standing agreement. I only planted half my farm this  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 7 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Austin, Texas & New York City -- The Jed Foundation (JED), in partnership with the College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition and Hi, How Are You Project (HHAYP), today released "Responding to a Suicide: Postvention Guidance for Student Housing Managers." The new emergency preparedness guidebook provides best practices to off-campus student housing managers on how to handle the sudden   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) has awarded its 2024 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award to Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas for its Freedom Walk program. The $5,000 Jaffarian Award, supported by ALA's Cultural Communities Fund, recognizes excellence in humanities programming in school libraries that serve grades K-12. Selected from a competitive group of proposals, To  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: Women with excess weight at age 14 or 31 may have increased ischemic (clot caused) stroke risk before age 55. The same ischemic stroke risk was not found in men. Losing excess weight after adolescence may not eliminate the stroke risk. These findings are according to a study conducted in Finland that followed more than 10,000 people from birth into their 50s  more