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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Wednesday August 06, 2025 ( 55 items )  

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls. These gatherings are designed to build trusted relationships, expa  more

'Epic Hate in Texas': CAIR Report Exposes Baseless Bigotry Behind State's Targeting of Muslim Institutions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * 'Epic Hate in Texas': CAIR Report Exposes Baseless Bigotry Behind State's Targeting of Muslim Institutions * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released an analysis of the fearmongering led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and anti-Muslim campaigner Amy Mek around a Muslim-led de  more

60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning * By Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy * 33rd Fighter Wing NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas -- The 60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, participated in training exercise Lonestar Lightning in Fort Worth, Texas, from July 11-24, 2025. Texas provided unique airspace and challenges to the  more

AFCEC to compete at SAF Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFCEC to compete at SAF Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Category Management and Strategic Acquisition Branch and Jeffrey Warnecke will represent Air Force Materiel Command as nominees for team and individual Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards. David Packard Excellence i  more

Air Force selects 15,894 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 7
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force selects 15,894 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 7 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle. Senior raters will be granted access to the select lists via the   more

Attorneys General Challenge Federal Agency's Changes to NEPA Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Attorneys General of Washington, California, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, D.C., and Harris County, Texas, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expressing their staunch opposition to the agency's recent Interim Final Rules, which rescind vital regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act   more

BBC Studios and IHeartPodcasts Partner for the First Time on New True Crime Podcast - 'Hands Tied'
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * BBC Studios and iHeartPodcasts Partner for the First Time on New True Crime Podcast - "Hands Tied" Eight-part series launches globally on 6th August LONDON AND NEW YORK - BBC Studios and iHeartPodcasts announced today that they have partnered for the first time on a new original true-crime podcast - Hands Tied. The eight-episode series is presented by the award-winning journalist Maggie Robinson Katz (Scamtow  more

Booth Selection Now Open for the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte
WACO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Booth Selection Now Open for the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte * The countdown is on! Booth selection for the 2026 AFCA Convention is officially underway. Join us January 11-13, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Cente r in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the premier event in the football coaching profession. Key Dates: * Exhibitor Move-In: January 9-10, 2026 (All booth  more

Bracer Forge builds warrior mindset for 81st Training Group Airmen
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Bracer Forge builds warrior mindset for 81st Training Group Airmen * By Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida * 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- More than 2,000 Airmen from the 81st Training Group traded classrooms and technical equipment for rucksacks and tactical gear during the first iteration of Bracer Forge at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi  more

CBP officers seize over $1.1M in fentanyl and cocaine at Anzalduas International Bridge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $1.1M in fentanyl and cocaine at Anzalduas International Bridge * MISSION, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge seized more than $1.1 million in fentanyl and cocaine in a single enforcement action. "This seizure showcases our officers' relentless efforts   more

Chairmen Babin and Cruz Want Timely Release of OBBB NASA Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Chairmen Babin and Cruz Want Timely Release of OBBB NASA Funds This week, U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) and U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the National Aeronautics and  more

Chairmen Cruz and Babin Want Timely Release of OBBB NASA Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Chairmen Cruz and Babin Want Timely Release of OBBB NASA Funds Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the National Aeronautics an  more

Class is in Session: 7-Eleven, Inc. Aces Breakfast With Can't-Miss Deals
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Class is in Session: 7-Eleven, Inc. Aces Breakfast with Can't-Miss Deals Limited-time breakfast deals are serving up big flavors and bold savings before the first bell rings * IRVING, Texas (August 5, 2025) -- Pencils are sharpened, backpacks are packed and 7-Eleven, Inc. is ready to go with back-to-school deals that deserve straight A's in flavor and value. For students and parents lookin  more

CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES OVER $36 MILLION FOR HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES OVER $36 MILLION FOR HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START * Continues to Keep Funds Flowing to Early Childhood Education WESLACO, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced a $36,357,958 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Hidalgo County Head Start Program, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2025. Since 1965, the Head Start Pr  more

Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Oppose Regional Food Business Center Program Termination, Urge USDA to Reverse Decision
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Oppose Regional Food Business Center Program Termination, Urge USDA to Reverse Decision * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Alma Adams and 37 other members in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins opposing her decision to terminate the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) program at the United States D  more

Cornyn Urges FBI to Investigate & Hold Fleeing Texas Legislators Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges FBI to Investigate & Hold Fleeing Texas Legislators Accountable * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel encouraging federal cooperation with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state law enforcement to investigate potential criminal acts, including bribery, and hold accountable legislators who have fled the state in a shameful  more

Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's annual Safe + Sound Week starts Aug. 11t and runs through Aug. 17. The campaign emphasizes three core elements: Management and Leadership, Worker's Participation, and a systematic approach to Finding and Fixing  more

CrowdStrike Delivers a New Era of Operational Threat Intelligence, Personalized to Each Customer Environment
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Delivers a New Era of Operational Threat Intelligence, Personalized to Each Customer Environment Latest Falcon Adversary Intelligence release embeds real-time, customized insights into analyst workflows, accelerating detection, investigation, and response * AUSTIN, Texas and Black Hat USA  more

CrowdStrike Extends AI Agent Security Across the SaaS Stack
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Extends AI Agent Security Across the SaaS Stack Falcon Shield adds visibility and governance to OpenAI GPT-based agents - including those built with ChatGPT Enterprise and OpenAI Codex - expanding support for 175+ SaaS applications and the AI agent identities reshaping the modern attack surf  more

DNC Chair Ken Martin on Lawless Governor Abbott Threatening to Remove a Duly Elected Texas Legislator
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin on Lawless Governor Abbott Threatening to Remove a Duly Elected Texas Legislator In response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott filing a baseless lawsuit to remove a duly elected official, DNC Chair Ken Martin issued the following statement: "Lawless Texas Governor Greg Abbott can mimic Donald Trump all he wants, but his baseless lawsuit to remove Texas House Democrat  more

Ericsson Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global SASE for the Distributed Enterprise Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cellular-Optimized Secure Networking
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Ericsson Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global SASE for the Distributed Enterprise Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cellular-Optimized Secure Networking * SAN ANTONIO, TX. - August 5, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan has honored Ericsson with the 2025 En  more

Explore a brick-built flight adventure at the American Airlines CR Smith Museum
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Explore a brick-built flight adventure at the American Airlines CR Smith Museum * FORT WORTH, Texas -- This summer, the American Airlines CR Smith Museum is hosting a new exhibition, Bricks now boarding: American Airlines in LEGO (r) bricks -- a LEGO brick-built journey through the experience of flying. The 1,500-square-foot exhibition offers a family-friendly glimpse into the world of   more

FERC Releases Environmental Report for Texas LNG Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a final supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Texas LNG Project. This document was created in response to an opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which addressed the commission's environmental review of the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. The court's decision in a prior case found that FERC had not sufficiently addressed certain matters in a previous Or  more

Five Debate Topic Choices Announced for 2026-27 National High School Policy Debate Topic
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Five Debate Topic Choices Announced for 2026-27 National High School Policy Debate Topic The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced the five resolutions advancing to the final ballot for the 2026-27 National High School Policy Debate Topic, following deliberations at the annual NFHS Policy Debate Topic Selection  more

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for spring 2026 session
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for spring 2026 session * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the spring 2026 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The spring internship session dates are Jan. 5 - April 17, 2026. The online  more

ICYMI: Grassley, Cortez Masto, Pfluger and Panetta Call for Action on Illicit Xylazine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley, Cortez Masto, Pfluger and Panetta Call for Action on Illicit Xylazine * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Reps. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) co-authored an op-ed in The Hill calling for immediate congressional action on their Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. "The Combating I  more

IHeartPodcasts Debuts 'Dirty Rush: The Truth About Sorority Life' With Hosts Daisy Kent, Gia Giudice and Jennifer Fessler
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Debuts "Dirty Rush: The Truth About Sorority Life" with Hosts Daisy Kent, Gia Giudice and Jennifer Fessler LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Dirty Rush: The Truth about Sorority Life," a brand-new weekly podcast hosted by Daisy Kent (The Bachelor), Gia Giudice (Casual Chaos, Next Gen NYC), and Jennifer Fessler (The Real Housewives of   more

IHeartPodcasts To Debut New Original Podcast 'Hoax!' Exploring The Biggest, Boldest Pranks in History
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts To Debut New Original Podcast "Hoax!" Exploring The Biggest, Boldest Pranks in History New series will bring stories of pranks and grifts throughout history so big and bold they make you question why and what you believe in the first place * WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No.1 podcast publisher globally today announced a new iHeart original podcast "Hoax!," a half-comedy, half-histor  more

Independent Women Urges Texas Legislature to Advance Bill to Protect Women's Spaces for Women Only
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Independent Women Urges Texas Legislature to Advance Bill to Protect Women's Spaces for Women Only "This issue is deeply personal for me. I know what it's like to live in a cell where privacy is a luxury and safety is a constant concern." - Amie Ichikawa before Texas Senate State Affairs Committee * AUSTIN, TX -- During its special session  more

Inventory Completed on Native American Human Remains Held by University of Texas, Trinity University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- Trinity University and University of Texas Austin campus Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) and Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (VPL) have completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects held in their collections. This action is a prerequisite for their eventual return to culturally affiliated Indigenous communities, as stipulated by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The now-complet  more

Lawsuit Filed to Reduce Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Three States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Reduce Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Three States * WASHINGTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit today challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's failure to ensure that counties in three states have effective plans for cleaning up sulfur dioxide air pollution. Approximately 40,000 people in Arizona, Tennessee an  more

Lujan, Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Development of Seedling Nurseries, Reforestation and Habitat Restoration Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- 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

Media Tip Sheet: Tensions Grow As Debates Over Redrawing Texas' Congressional Map Continue
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tensions Grow As Debates Over Redrawing Texas' Congressional Map Continue * WASHINGTON (August 5, 2025)- Texas Republicans have been pushing to redraw the state's congressional maps to create more Republican House seats, in an effort to help the GOP retain control of the chamber in next year's midterm elections. This plan has caused Democrats in Texas' House to leave the state on Sunday to pr  more

METC, partners get realistic dementia experience
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * METC, partners get realistic dementia experience * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Thirty volunteers assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, 32d Medical Brigade, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently had the opportunity to p  more

Navy Tactical Combat Casualty Care program director recognized with civilian awards
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Tactical Combat Casualty Care program director recognized with civilian awards * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Cmdr. Thomas Sather, director for the Naval Medical Forces Development Command's Tactical Combat Casualty Care program, has been recognized with two prestigious awards for his pivotal role in revolutionizing life support and   more

New positions, clear mission: AFRC leaders gain tools to empower Airmen
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New positions, clear mission: AFRC leaders gain tools to empower Airmen * MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, California - The 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference united senior leaders from across Air Force Reserve Command to align on policy, address challenges, and share mission successes. The event served as a critical forum to exchange ideas  more

Newmark Facilitates 70,000 SF of New Leasing at Willow Bend Office Center in Plano, Texas
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates 70,000 SF of New Leasing at Willow Bend Office Center in Plano, Texas Newmark announces the company has secured three new office leases totaling 70,000 square feet at Willow Bend Office Center I in Plano, Texas. The agreements include a 32,000-square-foot lease with an undisclosed tenant, a 29,000-square-foot lease with Amrize (formerly Holcim) and a 9,000-square-foot commitment with Sutton Engineer  more

Paul Hastings Selected as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of LifeScan Global Corporation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Selected as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of LifeScan Global Corporation * Paul Hastings LLP has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of LifeScan Global Corporation and its affiliated debtors that have filed Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. LifeScan i  more

Rice's Bedient details flood warning system solutions at Texas joint special session
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Bedient details flood warning system solutions at Texas joint special session * In a powerful evening testimony last week before a joint hearing of the Texas Senate and House committees on disaster preparedness and flooding, Rice University's Philip Bedient called for urgent investment in real-time flood warning systems, citing lessons learned from both Houston and the devastating Hill Country floods ea  more

Savor the season: New James Beard Foundation creations of summer land at Flagship lounges
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Savor the season: New James Beard Foundation creations of summer land at Flagship lounges * The final tastes of summer have arrived, and they're making a bold entrance at American Airlines Flagship (r) lounges starting the first week of August. As part of American's continued partnership with the James Beard Foundation (r), this late-summer lineup brings bright flavors and bold creativity  more

Statement from First Liberty Institute on Arkansas Judge's Injunction to Stop the Posting of Ten Commandments
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from First Liberty Institute on Arkansas Judge's Injunction to Stop the Posting of Ten Commandments * Little Rock, AR-- Yesterday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily stopping the posting of the Ten Commandments in schools in four Arkansas school districts. Th  more

Team METC highlights military medic training at AMT annual meeting
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Team METC highlights military medic training at AMT annual meeting * PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - Three instructors with the Medical Education and Training Campus, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, presented a continuing education session at the American Medical Technologists Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 23.  Arm  more

Texas Freedom Network Applauds Texas House Democrats Fighting for Our Voting Power via Quorum Break
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release: * * * Texas Freedom Network Applauds Texas House Democrats Fighting for Our Voting Power via Quorum Break Over 51 Texas House Democrats have left the state, rendering the Texas House unable to conduct business. This action, known as a "quorum break," is in response to a mid-decade congressional redistricting bill. * AUSTIN, Texas -- Over 51 Texas House Democrats yesterday left the state, rendering the Texa  more

Texas Freedom Network: Texas House Committee Advances Redistricting Bill Seeking to Steal Texans' Voting Power
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release: * * * Texas House Committee Advances Redistricting Bill Seeking to Steal Texans' Voting Power TFN's Executive Director, Felicia Martin, joined hundreds of Texans in Austin to testify before the committee in opposition to House Bill 4, a mid-decade Texas redistricting effort. * AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas House Committee on Congressional Redistricting today advanced proposed redistricting legislation, House   more

Texas Freedom Network: Texas Senate Committee Advances Legislation Barring Transgender Texans From Accessing Gendered Public Spaces
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * Texas Senate Committee Advances Legislation Barring Transgender Texans From Accessing Gendered Public Spaces The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs has advanced Senate Bill 7, legislation seeking to bar transgender Texans from using public gendered spaces--such as public restrooms, restrooms and locker rooms in public schools, family violence shelters, and correctional facilities--  more

Texas is No. 1 To Start The 2025 Season
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Texas is No. 1 To Start The 2025 Season * The Texas Longhorns are the No. 1 team to start the 2025 season according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Longhorns received 28 first-place votes to take the top spot, followed by Ohio State at No. 2 with 20 first-place votes. Penn State was a close third with 14 first-place votes. Georgia, who finished 11-3 last seaso  more

Texas is No. 1 To Start The 2025 Season
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Texas is No. 1 To Start The 2025 Season * The Texas Longhorns are the No. 1 team to start the 2025 season according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Longhorns received 28 first-place votes to take the top spot, followed by Ohio State at No. 2 with 20 first-place votes. Penn State was a close third with 14 first-place votes. Georgia, who finished 11-3 last seaso  more

Texas Online Age Verification Victory Sets Stage for Federal Kids' Safety Fight
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release: * * * Texas Online Age Verification Victory Sets Stage for Federal Kids' Safety Fight * In June, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for websites that host sexually explicit materials. In a new insight, Director of Technology and Innovation Policy Jeffrey Westling and Barbara Batycka explore what the Court's ruling will mean for federal efforts to protect child  more

The future of AI is human: Rice and Baylor College of Medicine to lead Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * The future of AI is human: Rice and Baylor College of Medicine to lead Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation * The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has selected Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine to establish the Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation (CHHAIN), a pioneering initiative that will embed humanities research into the development of trustworthy health AI t  more

Tree maintenance underway at JBSA-Randolph to support safety, flight operations
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Tree maintenance underway at JBSA-Randolph to support safety, flight operations * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - - Tree maintenance and removal efforts will soon begin at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The work is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance resident safety and preserve the operational readiness of the 12th Flying Training Wing. Ac  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Sabanci Renewables in Acquisition of 120 MWac Solar Project From OCI Energy
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Sabanci Renewables in Acquisition of 120 MWac Solar Project From OCI Energy * Troutman Pepper Locke advised Sabanci Renewables, Inc., in its acquisition of Project Pepper from OCI Energy, LLC, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Located in McLennan County, Texas, Project Pepper is a  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Wins Project Finance Deal of the Year at 2025 Wind Investment Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Wins Project Finance Deal of the Year at 2025 Wind Investment Awards * LONDON - Troutman Pepper Locke was honored with the Project Finance Deal of the Year Award in the Advisory distinction at the 2025 Wind Investment Awards for representing Texas wind farm, Canadian Breaks, LLC, in a groundbreaking behind-the-meter power purchase structure. The award recog  more

U.S. Army tests innovative autonomous tactical vehicle prototype
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army tests innovative autonomous tactical vehicle prototype * VAZIANI, Georgia - To save Soldiers' lives, cut costs and improve supply delivery efficiency, the U.S. Army assessed the Overland AI ULTRA Fully Autonomous Tactical Vehicle prototype during exercise Agile Spirit 25 at the Combat Training Center, Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, on July 29, 202  more

U.S. Chamber, Grapevine Chamber Host U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne for Roundtable on Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber, Grapevine Chamber Host U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne for Roundtable on Tax Reform * GRAPEVINE, TX - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) for a roundtable discussion in Grapevine, Texas with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in President Trump  more

USGS Report Details Water-Level Changes in Greater Houston Aquifers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) documents the status of water levels and their changes in the primary aquifers of the greater Houston area, Texas. Prepared in cooperation with several local subsidence and groundwater conservation districts, the Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5028 is part of an annual series tracking the health of the Chicot, Evangeline, and Jasper aquifers. For this assessment, the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers are treated  more