ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * "Harmful and Self-Defeating" - TheDream.US and Presidents' Alliance Responds to DoJ Lawsuit Against Texas In-State Tuition for Dreamers Dallas, TX - Today the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over its in-state tuition law, the Texas Dream Act. In response, TheDream.US and The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians * ARLINGTON, Virginia - In a sweeping expansion of its services, Air Force Aid Society announced this month a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The official relief organization for the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC Mission Monday: Section Chief, Customer Service and Administrative Support * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - It's Mission Monday! This week, we highlight Tech. Sgt. Jean P. Ramos Rupa and his dedication to keeping Airmen and Guardians mission ready as the section chief of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Customer Servic  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines celebrates popular summer travel destinations with new European-inspired inflight dining menu * Having just launched new summer routes to Venice, Italy (VCE); Naples, Italy (NAP); Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI); and more, American Airlines is bringing a taste of travelers' favorite European cities to the skies with a revamped inflight dining menu beginning this Wednesday, Jun  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army leaders propose bolstering lethality through transformation * WASHINGTON - During a hearing with Congress members, the Army's top leaders shared details on the Army Transformation Initiative, which calls for cutting spending on stagnant programs, upgrading equipment and restructuring forces. In April, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Army lead  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: U.S. Air Force Academy Commencement, Modernizing Pilot Training, Hurricane Hunters * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - In this week's look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025, the T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training, and Air Fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Cantwell, Cruz Lead Call for Audits of DCA Airspace Safety Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were joined by U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * CDF-Texas, Partners Warn U.S. DOJ-TX Dream Act Lawsuit, Settlement Will Harm State's Immigrant Students AUSTIN, TX--Children's Defense Fund-Texas, youth and immigrant advocates, faith communities, and members of Texas' business community warn a recent lawsuit and settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the state could harm both immigrant students and Texas' economic future. Last   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Responds to CBO Report on Net Cost of Illegal Immigration WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on the 'Effects of the Surge in Immigration on State and Local Budgets in 2023'. The report shows that the Biden-era immigration surge amounted to a direct net cost of $9.8 billion to state and   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Preliminary Title I Funding for South Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas are expected to receive an increase of Title I formula funds from previous years, with a total of $171,243,659 in Fiscal Year (FY25). The final allocation totals w  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Congressman Pat Fallon Introduces the FAST Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Representative Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology (FAST) Act, which would authorize the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data as a service to support the development of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. "If we want to win the AI ra  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Texas Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones Clinches Historic Victory in San Antonio Mayoral Race On Saturday, Texas Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones clinched a historic victory in the San Antonio mayoral race. This race is the latest in a string of back-to-back Democratic overperformances and victories in competitive elections in 2025. Mayor-elect Ortiz Jones' victory also comes as Republicans tried -- and   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * While Trump Sows Chaos in California, Communities Across the Country Still Wait for Disaster Relief Over the weekend, instead of working with state and local authorities to ensure public safety, Donald Trump chose to ignore them and endanger both law enforcement and community members in California. Meanwhile, states like North Carolina, Missouri, West Virginia, and Texas who have pleaded for Trum  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events Announces Creation of Dick Vitale Invitational Men's College Basketball Event in Charlotte * Annual Event Will Honor One of the Sport's Most Iconic Voices and Ambassadors * Texas vs. Duke Tips Off Inaugural Event, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center * Vitale and ESPN Agree to Multi-Year Extension Through 2027-28 Season * ESPN Events, in collaboration with the C  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * First Comprehensive Chest Pain Centers certified in India, Mexico * Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks, are the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, accounting for 32% of all global deaths. [1] The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, is recognizing hospitals across the world that share a commitment to improving health   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts International Symposium Student Track in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 8-12, 2025 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities brought college students together for its International Symposium's Student Track June 8-11, 2025, at the Costa Rica Marriot Hotel Hacienda Belen. The Student Track opened with a welcome dinner to kick  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chair Emeritus McCaul on "Fox News Sunday" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees -- joined Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday" to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine, the threat posed by Iranian nuclear proliferation, and the Trump administration's efforts to protect the homeland from v  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz's No Tax on Tips Passes Senate Unanimously -- Coverage Roundup * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the No Tax on Tips Act passed the Senate by a vote of 100-0. The bill had been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and co-led by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). It now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The No Tax on Tips Act exempts "cash tips"--cash, credi  more

PLANO, Texas, June 10 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news on June 9, 2025: * * * JCPenney Unveils Recipients of 2025 Women Making Change Donation Giveaway To honor everyday women impacting their communities, JCPenney announced in March 2025 the second-annual Women Making Change donation giveaway. The retailer invited customers to nominate women actively serving their community through volunteer work at a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to receive a   more

FRISCO, Texas, June 9 [Category: Sports] -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * McNeese's Fluri Wins Student Athlete Of The Year; Women's Tennis All-Academic Teams Announced * FRISCO, Texas - McNeese's Salome Fluri has earned the Southland Conference's Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Year honor, the league announced Monday along with the All-Academic First and Second Teams. Fluri's decorated season also saw her win the conference's Player of the Year and Freshma  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Netflix Spy Kids Production Driver Demands Review From Federal Labor Board in Case Challenging Teamsters Discrimination * Texas-based driver exposes "hiring hall" scheme that operates in violation of federal law Dallas, TX (June 9, 2025) - Jeff Norris, a transportation employee for Texas-based Netflix streaming productions like Spy Kids: Armageddon, is asking the N  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New behavioral health training program helps keep warfighters on the battlefield * WASHINGTON - Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused in front of a ballroom of service members and industry leaders at Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, Florida, and reminded them people matter more than equipment. That stance underpins the Defense Department'  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Business] (TNSjou) -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * New SwRI model explains exoplanetary systems with compact orbits * June 9, 2025 -- Star and planet formation has largely been considered separate, sequential processes. But in a new study, scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have modeled a different scenario where planets start developing early -- during the final stages of stellar formation -- rath  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales' Legislation to Increase Federal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement or Impeding Their Operations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced he will introduce legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to take severe action against those who assault law enforcement personnel, including ICE Agents or CBP officials. If enacted, the Curbing Offen  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales: Homeland Security Package Clears Important Step * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement after voting to advance the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations package to the full House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Gonzales played a key role in crafting this year's homeland security budget through his seat on the House Commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Duyne's 4th North Texas Job Fair to be Held in August at Globe Life Field * Addison, TX - U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) announced her 4th North Texas Job Fair will be held on Thursday, August 7th from 11am-3:00pm. Returning to Globe Life Field (home of the Texas Rangers) in Arlington, Van Duyne expects to build on last year's incredibly successful event which brought together   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: U.S. Adds 8.6 GW of New Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity, One of its Strongest Quarters of Growth in U.S. History * The U.S. solar industry added 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1 2025, marking the third-largest quarter for new manufacturing capacity on record.  The manufacturing surge comes from eight new or expanded factori  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Doggett and Ocasio-Cortez Urge DOJ To Investigate New Allegations That UnitedHealth is Endangering Patients to Maximize Profits from Medicare Advantage Program * Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking how robots move: Light and AI drive precise motion in soft robotic arm developed at Rice * Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft robotic arm capable of performing complex tasks such as navigating around an obstacle or hitting a ball, guided and powered remotely by laser beams without any onboard electronics or wiring. The research could inform new ways to control implantable surgical   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: "We're Witnessing the Rise of Judicial Lawfare" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary hearing examining how procedural tools can enable judicial overreach that threaten the separation of powers and hinder lawful exec  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Strategic asset gets tactical: 433rd AW C-5M, Chilean F-16s team up for aerial maneuvers * CHILE - A 433rd Airlift Wing aircrew reached a historic milestone during Exercise Southern Star '25, completing the Alamo Wing's first-ever integrated sortie with F-16 Fighting Falcons. In the skies over Chile, a C-5M Super Galaxy and the F-16s participated in a defe  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research and Biotechnology released the following testimony by Russell Boening, president of the Texas Farm Bureau Federation, from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands": * * * Chairman Lucas, Ranking Member Tokuda, and Members of the Subcommittee. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today on the importance of voluntary conservation practices and   more

ROSENBERG, Texas, June 9 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: * * * Skilled maintenance technicians needed to help keep Texas producing (RED OAK, Texas) - Industrial maintenance technicians are the guardian angels of manufacturing. Their skills in troubleshooting and maintenance in different situations can mean the difference between seamless production or catastrophic delays. Some companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are having challenges in finding the right peopl  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Vietravel Airlines signs five-year renewal of Radixx Passenger Service System with Sabre * An extensive range of solutions from Sabre's Raddix suit will support Vietravel Airlines' future growth SINGAPORE and Hue, VIETNAM - June 9, 2025 - Vietravel Airlines has renewed its Passenger Service System (PSS) agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),   more