Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Wednesday July 23, 2025 ( 61 items ) |
2026 AFCA Convention Housing Now Open
WACO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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2026 AFCA Convention Housing Now Open
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AFCA Convention 2026 Housing Information
We're excited to share that housing is now open for the 2026 AFCA Convention, taking place January 11-13, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina!
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2026 Sequoia Elevates the Driving Experience
PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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2026 Sequoia Elevates the Driving Experience
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* Capstone Interior Updated with Shale Premium Textured Leather Trim
* New Wave Maker Color Available on TRD Pro
* Limited Models will Transition to Leather-Trimmed Seats
* Standard Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain Offers Power
* i-FORCE MAX: Impressive 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft. of Torque
* Maximum Towing Capacity of up to 9,520
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2026 Toyota Tundra: A Bold New Chapter in Full-Size Pickup Excellence
PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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2026 Toyota Tundra: A Bold New Chapter in Full-Size Pickup Excellence
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* Capstone Interior Updated with Shale Premium Textured Leather Trim
* ISO Dynamic Seats are Now Available on Tundra TRD Pro
* New Wave Maker Color Available on TRD Pro
* TRD 3" Lift Kit and Tow Tech Package Now Available on TRD Rally Package
* 32.2 Gallon Fuel Tank is Now Standard on All Grades
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370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA's Jupiter Orbiter
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA's Jupiter Orbiter
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July 22, 2025 -- The Southwest Research Institute-led mission team of NASA's Jupiter-orbiting Juno spacecraft executed a deep-space move in December 2023 to repair its JunoCam imager to capture photos of the Jovian moon Io. Results from the long-distance save were presented during a technical session
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A MESSAGE FOR SOUTH TEXANS FROM CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ: "MEDICARE IS NOT A HANDOUT. IT IS A SACRED PROMISE - PAID FOR BY WORKERS THEIR ENTIRE LIVES"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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A MESSAGE FOR SOUTH TEXANS FROM CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ: "MEDICARE IS NOT A HANDOUT. IT IS A SACRED PROMISE - PAID FOR BY WORKERS THEIR ENTIRE LIVES"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) exposed the truth about Republicans' most significant betrayal of our seniors to date: the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Full remarks can be watched here (link is external).
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ABBOTT PUSHES MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON RELIEF FOR TEXANS IMPACTED BY DEVASTATING FLOODS
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release:
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ABBOTT PUSHES MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON RELIEF FOR TEXANS IMPACTED BY DEVASTATING FLOODS
AUSTIN, TX--With a special legislative session starting today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is quietly pushing a mid-decade redistrict
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Army retires legacy equipment in new push for accountability and modernization
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army retires legacy equipment in new push for accountability and modernization
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In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components
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As Texas Legislature Convenes To Address Hill Country Flooding, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Letter Urging Investigation into Preparation and Response Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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As Texas Legislature Convenes To Address Hill Country Flooding, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Letter Urging Investigation into Preparation and Response Efforts
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led the Texas Democratic delegation in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) asking for an investigation into the whole-of-government preparation for and response
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Baya Systems Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Semiconductor IP Interconnect Solutions Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Advancing Flexible, Scalable High-Performance Architectures
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Baya Systems Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Semiconductor IP Interconnect Solutions Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Advancing Flexible, Scalable High-Performance Architectures
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SAN ANTONIO, TX. - July 22, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to anno
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Baylor College of Medicine: Researchers Develop the First Assembled Genome of a Soft Tick
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
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Researchers develop the first assembled genome of a soft tick
By Homa Warren
Researchers with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M AgriLife Research collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, SCINet project and Ag100Pest Initiative to assemble the first genome for a soft tick, Ornithodoros turicata. Their findings were published in G3: Genes | Genom
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BostonGene Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North American Enabling Technology Leadership Award for Redefining Precision Oncology with AI and Multiomics Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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BostonGene Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North American Enabling Technology Leadership Award for Redefining Precision Oncology with AI and Multiomics Innovation
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San Antonio, TX -- July 22, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan has named BostonGene the recipient of the 2025 North Am
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CSX Create Faster Freight Solutions With Southeast Mexico Express
CALGARY, Alberta, July 22 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release:
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CPKC, CSX create faster freight solutions with Southeast Mexico Express
Direct Class I connection brings new competition, links U.S Southeast to Texas and Mexico markets
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) (CSX) have created a new rail transportation routing option for customers across the southern U.S. with the Southeast Mexico Express (S
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CenterPoint Energy Awards Nearly $220,000 in Grants to Communities Across Its Four-State Footprint to Fund Safety Projects
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy awards nearly $220,000 in grants to communities across its four-state footprint to fund safety projects
CenterPoint has awarded approximately $3.5 million to support more than 1,700 projects since launching the Community Safety Grants program
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HOUSTON - July 22, 2025 -This year, CenterPoint Energy's Community Safety Grants Program awarded 99 grants totaling nearly $220,000 to communiti
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Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Task Force on Securing the Homeland for Special Events Inaugural Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Task Force on Securing the Homeland for Special Events Inaugural Hearing
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events -- held the task force's first hearing, entitled "Lessons Learned: An examination of historic security incidents at mass gatherings." Chairma
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Congressman Castro's PARTNER Act Passes Markup in House Foreign Affairs Committee with Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Castro's PARTNER Act Passes Markup in House Foreign Affairs Committee with Bipartisan Support
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July 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX) Young Kim (R-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Ed Case (D-HI), Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)'s Providing Appropri
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Cool, calm and connected: American Airlines becomes first airline to pilot One Stop Security in the U.S.
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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Cool, calm and connected: American Airlines becomes first airline to pilot One Stop Security in the U.S.
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A new standard for international travel to cut connection times in half
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is revolutionizing the international travel experience by becoming the first airline in the United States to offer seamless connections for travelers and their checked ba
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Cornyn Chairs Biden Border Betrayal Hearing, Calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Facility in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Chairs Biden Border Betrayal Hearing, Calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Facility in Texas
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing he chaired entitled, "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here.
"Media outlets
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Cornyn Meets with UTEP President Heather Wilson
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Meets with UTEP President Heather Wilson
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) President Heather Wilson to discuss breaking down barriers to education, supporting UTEP students, and advancing their top-tier academic programs in fields ranging from biological sciences and nursing to education and engineering. See photo below.
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Cornyn Throws Down the Gauntlet on Outbound Investment to Counter China
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Throws Down the Gauntlet on Outbound Investment to Counter China
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WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted his priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including his Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act, which would safeguard the United States against the growing threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) by pr
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Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect State and Local Judges
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect State and Local Judges
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assis
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Cornyn, Kim Introduce Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Kim Introduce Bill to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) today introduced the Preventing Recurring Online Abuse of Children Through Intentional Vetting of Artificial Intelligence ( PROACTIV AI) Data Act, which would encourage artificial intelligence (AI) developers to identify, remove, and report known child sexual abuse m
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DNC: As Texas Special Session Begins, Democrats Will Fight Back Against Gov. Abbott's Attack on Voters While Delivering Essential Relief to Kerr County
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 21, 2025:
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As Texas Special Session Begins, Democrats Will Fight Back Against Gov. Abbott's Attack on Voters While Delivering Essential Relief to Kerr County
Today, as the Texas special session gets underway, Texas Republicans are doubling down on their ploy to politicize critical emergency aid as they attempt to force through a partisan gerrymandering scheme. Texas Republicans are so terr
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DNV validates Electric Hydrogen's 'HYPRPlant' industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, posted the following news:
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DNV validates Electric Hydrogen's 'HYPRPlant' industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution
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Katy, Texas, 22 July 2025 -- DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a comprehensive technical review of Electric Hydrogen's HYPRPlant, validating its alignment w
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Emerson Expands AI Capabilities into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release:
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Emerson Expands AI Capabilities into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio
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NI Nigel AI Advisor will transform how engineers approach test and measurement, cutting through complexity and accelerating workflows
AUSTIN, Texas (July 22, 202
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Engineering the Future: TetraTurbine's Innovative Floating Wind Foundation Excels at the 2025 Floating Wind Challenge
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bureau of Shipping posted the following news release:
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Engineering the Future: TetraTurbine's Innovative Floating Wind Foundation Excels at the 2025 Floating Wind Challenge
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ABS was proud to support the TetraTurbine team from Dalhousie University as they showcased their innovative project at the 2025 Floating Wind Challenge in Zeebrugge, Belgium. This international event tasked students with designing, constructing and
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Federal Court Clears Path for Lawsuit Against Florida HOA for Discriminatory, Antisemitic Actions
PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Clears Path for Lawsuit Against Florida HOA for Discriminatory, Antisemitic Actions
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Boca Raton, FL-- Federal Judge Aileen M. Cannon rejected an effort to dismiss Rabbi Naftaly and Henya Hertzel's lawsuit brought by First Liberty Institute and the law firms Jones Day and Lawson
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Federal Highway Administration Announces Intent to Prepare EIS for Highway in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for a proposed transportation project.
The Federal Highway Administration is initiating an EIS for a 41-mile north-south highway. This highway, from Farm-to-Market Road 1994 south of Needville to Interstate Highway 10 west of Katy, Texas, aims to improve mobility in Austin
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Launches $10 Million Fund to Support Public Housing Authority Rental Properties with Storm-Resistant Roofs
DALLAS, Texas, July 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Launches $10 Million Fund to Support Public Housing Authority Rental Properties with Storm-Resistant Roofs
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DALLAS, TEXAS, July 22, 2025--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce a $10 million fund dedicated to supporting public housing authority (PHA) rental properties
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Haynes & Boone Represents Blackjack Natural Resources in Formation and Equity Commitment
DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Represents Blackjack Natural Resources in Formation and Equity Commitment
Haynes Boone served as legal counsel to Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC (Blackjack) in the company's formation and equity commitment from Pearl Energy Investments (Pearl).
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Blackjack is a newly formed upstream oil and gas company with a goal of investing in the greater Mid-Contin
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Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon July 21, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed shared security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, as
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ICYMI: In Houston, DNC Chair Ken Martin Joins State Leaders to Fight Against Republicans' Power Grab
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Houston, DNC Chair Ken Martin Joins State Leaders to Fight Against Republicans' Power Grab
As Texas Republicans launch their plan to politicize critical emergency aid as they attempt to force through a partisan gerrymandering scheme to insulate themselves from the political consequences of their disastrous policies, Democrats are fighting back against Trump and Republicans' blatant powe
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Imagine Pediatrics Urges CMS to Support Health Technology for Children with Special Needs
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Imagine Pediatrics, Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing a Request for Information (RFI) on the health technology ecosystem. The letter detailed the organization's unique insights from delivering 24/7 virtual and in-home care to children with special health care needs, primarily those enrolled in Medicaid.
Imagine Pediatrics, serving over 35,000 children and families across Texas, Florida,
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Information overload: Sabre's global travel agency survey finds content fragmentation is driving up agency costs and undermining customer experience
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
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Information overload: Sabre's global travel agency survey finds content fragmentation is driving up agency costs and undermining customer experience
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas - July 22, 2025 - Travel agencies are facing growing pressure from fragmented content systems that are increasing operational costs and making it harder to deliver a consistent customer e
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Lamar University: Dr. Sushil Doranga Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
BEAUMONT, Texas, July 23 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Dr. Sushil Doranga awarded National Science Foundation grant
By April Thompson
The National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Initiation grant program has awarded nearly $200,000 to engineering professor Dr. Sushil Doranga at Lamar University for his innovative research. Dr. Doranga, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, received funding for his research project, which focuses
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Luttrell, Guest Highlight Cybersecurity Concerns at U.S. Border
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Luttrell, Guest Highlight Cybersecurity Concerns at U.S. Border
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WASHINGTON -- Congressmen Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Michael Guest (R-MS) urged the Department of Homeland Security to address potential cybersecurity concerns in systems used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border.
CBP deploys advanced technology to secure our nation's borders, including unmanned aerial systems,
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Members in the News - Paper Awards and Managing Humidity and Allergies
IRVING, Texas, July 23 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news wrapup entitled AARC Members In The News:
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Members in the News | Paper Awards and Managing Humidity and Allergies
AARC member Krystal Craddock, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, FAARC, was featured in an interview on the UC Davis website about her award-winning paper on integrating respiratory therapist case managers into COPD clinical care. The paper won the prestigious Mallinckrodt Liter
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NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th Annual Meeting, the State System Summit (S3), scheduled to take place September 17-19, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas
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ONCOR TO RELEASE SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS AUGUST 7
DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release:
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ONCOR TO RELEASE SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS AUGUST 7
DALLAS (July 22, 2025) -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its second quarter 2025 results on August 7, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) second quarter 2025 results conference call. Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com.
Sempra executives will host a conference call at 12 p.m. ET on Thurs
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Partner Zach Prince Shares Bid Protest Insights With U.S. House Oversight Committee
DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Partner Zach Prince Shares Bid Protest Insights with U.S. House Oversight Committee
Haynes Boone Government Contracts Partner Zach Prince testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on July 22 to discuss potential changes to the bid protest process.
The federal government spends nearly $1 trillion every year on contracts.
Prince outlined how bid protests work, how to keep the process tra
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Rep. Al Green Calls Out Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, & Collective Punishment of Palestinians in Gaza
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green Calls Out Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, & Collective Punishment of Palestinians in Gaza
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(Washington, D.C.) -- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor calling out the genocide, ethnic cleansing, and collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza.
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Unleash West Texas Energy, Critical Minerals
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Unleash West Texas Energy, Critical Minerals
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced legislation through his seat on the House Appropriations Committee that focuses on lowering energy costs and advancing reliable energy resources. Additionally, West Texas has been identified as a potential source of critical minerals, and Congressman
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the Stop FUNDERs Act to Include Rioting as a Form of Racketeering Under the RICO Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the Stop FUNDERs Act to Include Rioting as a Form of Racketeering Under the RICO Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) announced the introduction of the Stop FUNDERs Act, which adds rioting and those who fund or organize such violent and coordinated activities to be included as a crime under the Racketeer Infl
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Reps. Doggett, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Adequate Provider Payments under Medicare Advantage
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Doggett, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Adequate Provider Payments under Medicare Advantage
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Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and Health Subcommittee member Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to require Medicare Advantage (MA) to
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Sangfor Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in Cybersecurity Services
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Sangfor Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in Cybersecurity Services
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San Antonio, TX -- 22 nd July, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Sangfor Technologies has received the 2025 Asia-Pac
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Special Warfare Training Wing welcomes new commander
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Special Warfare Training Wing welcomes new commander
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -
Col. Kaveri T. Crum assumed command of the Special Warfare Training Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 11, 2025. Crum previously served as the deputy commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt F
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Startups chosen to drive technology-driven improvements in women's heart and brain health
DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Startups chosen to drive technology-driven improvements in women's heart and brain health
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DALLAS, July 22, 2025 -- In a collaboration between American Heart Association Ventures(tm) and the Association's Center for Health Technology and Innovation, eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator.
T
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SwRI completes 8-year-long NEXTCAR energy efficiency project
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI completes 8-year-long NEXTCAR energy efficiency project
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July 22, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully completed its ambitious eight-year-long connected and automated (CAV) vehicle technology project.
As part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy's (ARPA-E) NEXTCAR (NEXT-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated O
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TAMIU Implements Required Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility for Fall
LAREDO, Texas, July 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU Implements Required Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility for Fall
In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, all Texas public universities, including Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) are making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning this Fa
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Texas A&M AgriLife: Texas Timber Industry Eyes Opportunities Amid Steady Markets
AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities amid steady markets
By Karn Dhingra
Texas' timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a silviculturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Future of Robots With Us, Not Just Among Us
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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The Future of Robots With Us, Not Just Among Us
Robotics experts gathered at Texas A&M University for the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots to share groundbreaking research on robots in our everyday world.
By Jennifer Nichols
Texas A&M University hosted the global robotics community at the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR 2025), a dynamic
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Texas A&M University: Scowcroft Institute Report Examines COVID-19 Brain Effects And Origins
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 (TNSrpt) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Scowcroft Institute Report Examines COVID-19 Brain Effects And Origins
Texas A&M research institute releases final installment of study highlighting the pandemic's neurological impact and raising concerns about Chinese military research on coronaviruses.
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The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University has released the second and final installment of a major report com
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission Calls for Clarity on SNAP Information Database
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service regarding the agency's proposed system of records for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The letter highlights the state's support for strengthening program integrity and expresses a desire for collaboration with federal authorities to ensure benefits are properly allocated.
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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change
PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change
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PLANO, Texas (July 22, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that F. Norman (Norm) Bafunno, III, senior manufacturing executive, TMNA, will retire effective Friday, September 5.
During his nearly 29-year career with Toyota, Bafunno served in a variety of leadership roles in manufacturing, providing strateg
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 3 of Chemical Incident Reports; Incidents Resulted in 1.8 Billion Dollars in Property Damage
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release:
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 3 of Chemical Incident Reports; Incidents Resulted in 1.8 Billion Dollars in Property Damage
Reports Cover 30 Serious Chemical Incidents in 15 States including Maine, Oklahoma & West Virginia
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July 22, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it has released Volume 3 of its Incident Reports.
Volume 3 cov
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University of Houston First in Texas to Implement 'Academic Fresh Start' Revisions
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston First in Texas to Implement 'Academic Fresh Start' Revisions
Change Clears Students' Academic Records After 5 Years
The University of Houston is the first public higher education institution in Texas to implement a major revision to the state's Academic Fresh Start law, giving more students the opportunity to earn a college degree.
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* UH is the first public university in
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University of North Texas Health Science Center: Midland County Medical Society Awards Scholarships to TCOM Students
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Midland County Medical Society awards scholarships to TCOM students
By Steven Bartolotta
Recognizing the need to prepare the next generations of physicians, the Midland County Medical Society recently awarded two scholarships to students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth.
Shaquila Sarapao and Marisol Tarin, both third-year students in the
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UNT Technician Shows Everyone Can Contribute to Groundbreaking Research
DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
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UNT technician shows everyone can contribute to groundbreaking research
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- John Sullivan starts his work just before the sun rises. Every day, a captive audience awaits his arrival, making sure their environment is in perfect condition for them to grow but not necessarily thrive.
"My first instinct is to help them, but research is different. My inclination to help is often inc
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Study Sheds Light on Cilia's Function in Cells, Role in Diseases
DALLAS, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Study sheds light on cilia's function in cells, role in diseases
UTSW findings help answer fundamental biological questions, could lead to treatments for related disorders, researchers say
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A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structu
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UTA Study Links Police Fatigue to Performance Risks
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA study links police fatigue to performance risks
Officers want better sleep but face barriers such as shift work, job pressure and emotional fatigue
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Police understand the importance of sleep--but for many, the nature of the job makes it hard to get enough of it.
A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington, published in Policing: An International Journal, ex
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UTA Unveils Supercomputing Research Hub
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA unveils supercomputing research hub
$2.1 million cluster will support data-intensive research in AI, imaging, energy modeling and more across campus
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The University of Texas at Arlington has launched a $2.1 million supercomputing hub, expanding its capacity to support data-intensive research, including work powered by artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
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Virginia Is Experiencing One of the Biggest Immigration Crackdowns In The Country. Governor Glenn Youngkin Refuses To Say Who Is Being Detained
EARLYVILLE, Virginia, July 23 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release:
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Virginia Is Experiencing One of the Biggest Immigration Crackdowns In The Country. Governor Glenn Youngkin Refuses To Say Who Is Being Detained.
Richmond, Virginia--Virginia is currently experiencing one of the most significant increases in immigration enforcement in the country. Immigration enfor
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