JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 12th Flying Training Wing Recognizes second quarter award winners * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The 12th Flying Training Wing honored its top performers during quarterly awards, recognizing Airmen, civilians and teams for their outstanding achievements in the second quarter of 2025. From instructors shaping the future of airpower to maintainer  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 19th AW, mission partners deliver during DLE 25 * LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. (AFNS) -- Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing and 913th Airlift Group from Little Rock Air Force Base teamed up with the 317th AW from Dyess AFB, Texas, to work together to meet objectives in the 2025 Department-Level Exercise series. DLE 2025 is a large-scale training event and includes elements designed to test and refine the U.S. Ai  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Department Level Exercise, Next-Gen Command and Control, New Cyber Office * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE. Maryland - In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department-Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability g  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Big Bend Sector deploys an aerostat in Sanderson for border security * MARFA, Texas - The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector announced the successful deployment and activation of the Helen Gardner Aerostat site, which became fully operational July 26. The site is located on the Helen Gardner Ranch, approximately three miles east of Sanderson, Texas. The ae  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Big Thicket National Preserve Hunting Permit Registration Opens August 29, 2025 * News Release Date: August 1, 2025 Contact: Megan Urban, 409-951-6700 KOUNTZE, Texas - Big Thicket National Preserve will start issuing this season's free 2025/2026 hunting permits on Friday, August 29. Permits will be available first-come, first-served until the end of hunting season on   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * Cantwell Reintroduces Bill to Modernize Nation's Weather Radio U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Chair of the Committee, and Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Jerry Moran   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation provides $1 million disaster relief grant to The Salvation Army Houston Area Command The grant will support disaster relief planning and response efforts in the Greater Houston area * HOUSTON - August 1, 2025 - As part of its ongoing commitment to support community preparedness and resilience, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation today presented a $1 million grant to The Salvatio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area -- June 2025 * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.7 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * chevron reports second quarter 2025 results * Reported earnings of $2.5 billion; adjusted earnings of $3.1 billion * Record production; 1 million BOE per day in the Permian Basin * Returned $5.5 billion cash to shareholders; 13 straight quarters of over $5 billion * Completed acquisition of Hess Corporation in July * HOUSTON, Texas, August 1, 2025 - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earn  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard celebrates 235 years protecting nation's waterways * WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard was established as the Revenue-Marine, Aug. 4, 1790, when President George Washington signed a bill drafted by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, authorizing the construction of 10 cutters that would be part of the Treasury Department. The new fleet was used t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Reduce Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Freedom to Compete Act to codify President Trump's Executive Order titled Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers. "Burdensome regulations that reduce competition, limit entrepreneurship, and stifle innovation must be eliminated to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Permanently Extend Criminal Penalties for Human Traffickers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which would correct a technical error in existing statute and permanently extend a criminal penalty requiring certain offenders found guilty of human trafficking and abuse to pay a   more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil announces second-quarter 2025 results * "The second quarter, once again, proved the value of our strategy and competitive advantages, which continue to deliver for our shareholders no matter the market conditions or geopolitical developments," said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. "We achieved our highest   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Stephenie Haldane to the FAST Board of Directors * Stephenie Haldane of HID joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST's efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas - The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GOP gains among Latinos reshape the battlefield Against Henry Cuellar * Republican gains among Latino voters are completely reshaping the battlefield in Texas because Latino voters see Republicans as the party of commonsense and out of touch Democrats like Henry Cuellar as the party of lunacy. In TX-28 alone, voters have shifted toward Republicans by 26.4% from 2016-2024...and GOP vote sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GOP gains among Latinos reshape the battlefield Against Vicente Gonzalez * Republican gains among Latino voters are completely reshaping the battlefield in Texas because Latino voters see Republicans as the party of commonsense and out of touch Democrats like Vicente Gonzalez as the party of lunacy. In TX-34 alone, voters have shifted toward Republicans by 40.7% from 2016-2024...and GOP v  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * House Republicans Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Ending Abortion Services at VA Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), and Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), release  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger and Rep. Arrington Break Down Why the One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Beautiful Win for Texas * SAN ANGELO, TX -- In Case You Missed It: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was joined by fellow West Texan and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) at this year's West Texas Legislative Summit to give a behind-the-scenes look at the One Big Beautiful Bill President T  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Local Spotlight: Cassidy Thanks Louisiana Firefighters in Texas Following Floods * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, thanked Louisiana search and rescue personnel Samuel Haynes, Turner Gore, Gordon Seagraves, Steven Maestas, Roy Gros, Christopher Whatley, Justin Wolfe, Colby Reed, David Burden, Austin Tull, Chris Shadoin, and Craig Bynog for aidi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Closes Its Acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network SAN DIEGO - Aug. 1, 2025 - LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA), together with its subsidiaries, including LPL Financial LLC, announced the closing of its acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network ("Commonwealth"), a wealth management firm supporting approximately 3,000/* advisors ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Development of Seedling Nurseries, Reforestation and Habitat Restoration Programs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Seedlings for Sus  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Trophy Dallas Office Tower, The Link at Uptown Transaction is the Largest for an Office Property in Dallas Year-to-Date[1] * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged the $218 million sale  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas (August 1, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on Frida  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * PCS Task Force launches call center, delivering answers on military moves * WASHINGTON - The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force launched a 24/7 call center today to help service members, Defense Department civilians and their families with their government moves. Service members can call 833-MIL-MOVE (833-645-6683), email PCSCallCenter@mail.mil or   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Colleagues Make the Argument for Urgent Need for Congressional Action on Illicit Xylazine in Latest Op-Ed in The Hill * WASHINGTON, DC-- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in The Hill with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), making the case for their legislation, which cracks down on the use of illicit xylaz  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Visits Goodfellow Air Force Base with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff * SAN ANGELO, TX-- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited Goodfellow Air Force Base with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, SEAC David Isom, and local community leaders. "Goodfellow Air Force Base is the gold standard in military training --from firefighting to inte  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Modernize Weather Radio Emergency Alerts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) reintroduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, which would modernize weather radio equipment to enhance the reliability of emergency communications during severe weather and bolster the nationwide  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee Passage of Key Bills * Bills support critical investments in breast cancer research and safety-net programs Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced two bills setting funding levels f  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU SBDC Presents Workshop on HUB Certification, Contracting Process Texas A&M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will host a free Workshop, "HUB Ready: From Certification to Contracts," on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the TAMIU Academic Innovation Center, Room 125. Open to entrepreneurs and business o  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's 'Umatter' Recharges Student Mental Health Resources As part of its enduring commitment to health, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) provides enrolled students a convenient way to prioritize their mental health...with "Umatter," a free, confidential mental health care app as close as their smartphone. The Umatter Health Student Sup  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Blood, bugs connect students to forensics and entomology Texas A&M Department of Entomology camps offer hands-on experiences in insect science and forensic investigation By Adam Russell There were bugs, fake blood and a lot of science. Middle and high school students from across the U.S. got a hands-on introduction to forensics,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies By Jonathan Stuckey Landowners and municipalities in 33 Central Texas counties are eligible to apply for cost-share reimbursement for wildfire mitigation practices through the Tex  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Professor Uses Immersive Technology To Push The Limits Of Teaching Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo utilizes immersive technology and artificial intelligence to create virtual hands-on learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development. * How do you teach an ER nurse how to palpate the abdomen of a pregnant patient or learn where to position a stethoscope when listening to their  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M System To Lead $59.8M Autonomous Helicopter Wildfire Response Initiative State and federal partners join forces at Bush Combat Development Complex to revolutionize wildfire response by testing AI-powered, pilotless helicopters. * The Texas Legislature recently appropriated $59.8 million for the Texas A&M University System's George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex to develop a way to use pil  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Faster, Smarter, Energy-Efficient Sensors with New Digital Twin Drs. Linda Katehi and Jian Tao are developing digital twin technology to create customizable, AI-powered sensor systems that can be built faster, more affordably and with better performance. By Katie Satterlee From drones to security systems, a team of researchers at Texas A&M University is reimagining how future t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Uncertainty Remains, But More Turn To Cannabis For Chronic Health Issues Texas A&M-led research links pain, stress and multiple health diagnoses to increasing cannabis use, raising concerns about health risks. By Ann Kellett Cannabis use is gaining popularity in the United States, driven by growing legalization, public acceptance and diverse methods of consumption. More people than ever before support i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2025 award winners Professional association recognizes AgriLife Extension agents and staff for outreach, impact By Kay Ledbetter Exceptional achievements by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program agents and associates were   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * TNT Crane & Rigging to Pay $525,000 in EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit * Crane company settles charges it tolerated hostile work environment FORT WORTH, Texas - TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of the largest crane service providers in North America, will pay $525,000 and furnish other relief to settle a racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Emplo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Transitional Housing Project Breaks Ground With $2M Grant from FHLB Dallas and Catalyst Bank * Supporters gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking in Opelousas, Louisiana, for The Rig, which received a $2 million Affordable Housing Program grant from FHLB Dallas and Catalyst Bank. OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA, August 1, 2025--Representati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE coverage for National Guard and Reserve members: Know your options * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Are you or your sponsor in the National Guard or Reserve ? Your health coverage changes when activating or deactivating. Here's what you need to know. "National Guard and Reserve members have different TRICARE coverage options when they transition between   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Harris County Residents Want More Sports, Entertainment Survey Also Found Support for Using Public Funding for Renovations to NRG Stadium and the Astrodome Key Takeaways * Three out of four Harris County voters support using some public funding to renovate NRG Stadium. 26% say the public should bear no cost for renovations; another 26% support public funding for 21%-40% of the cost. * 62% support   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Are microplastics making us age faster? UTA researchers explore how microplastics may affect muscle, brain health and aging in real-world settings * A new interdisciplinary research project at The University of Texas at Arlington is investigating how microplastics--tiny plastic particles found in food, water and everyday consumer products--may impact the health of aging adults, part  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Circadian gene may be a key to humans' unique cognitive abilities CLOCK gene, discovered by UTSW researcher, influences brain structure and function in addition to regulating circadian rhythm * The CLOCK gene, which serves as a master controller of circadian rhythms, may play a key role in the extraordinary cognitive abilities of humans as well as neuropsychiatric d  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Plans to Award Nearly $3 Million in Mining Engineering Scholarships Every Year UT System Chancellor Zerwas Praises El Paso Legislators for $20 Million in Startup Funding * EL PASO, Texas (Aug. 1, 2025) -- Students enrolling in The University of Texas at El Paso's proposed mining engineering program will be eligible for nearly $3 million in scholarships that will be awarded annual  more