HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A smarter membrane for cleaner water * As climate change and population growth place mounting pressure on global water resources, communities around the world are seeking sustainable ways to reclaim water from nontraditional sources such as stormwater, agricultural runoff and municipal wastewater. A team of researchers led by Menachem Elimelech and his former postdoctoral researcher Yanghua Duan at Rice Univer  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics, list * 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. The average overall score for those selected was 372.91. Selectees' average tim  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Texas Online Age Verification Victory Sets Stage for Federal Kids' Safety Fights By Jeffrey Westling and Barbara Batycka Executive Summary * In June, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for websites that host sexually explicit material, suggesting federal efforts to implement similar age verification mandates could survive future judicial scrutiny. * Specifical  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Andrew Turner Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Hamilton, TX - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Texas state house candidate, Andrew Turner (distr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: [Category: Health Care] * * * Ascension Texas hospitals nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care * Five Ascension Texas have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimate  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * ATR Releases Empower Patients Initiative By Vance Ginn Today, Americans for Tax Reform released the Empower Patients Initiative, co-authored by Vance Ginn, Ph.D., staff economist at ATR, president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and former Chief Economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget under President Trump, and Deane Waldman, M.D., M.B.A., a nationally recogn  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bureau of Shipping posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough Electric Propulsion Technology for Maritime Industry Earns ABS Certification * A World First for Medium Voltage Direct Current Power System (HOUSTON) ABS issued a New Technology Qualification (NTQ) certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for their next-generation electric propulsion   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Calpine Corp., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing its strong support for ExxonMobil's Rose Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Jefferson County, Texas. The company is urging the federal agency to promptly issue the necessary Underground Injection Control Class VI permits for the project. The organization describes the project as a central element of ExxonMobil's system to support carbon capture, uti  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Churches Investigated by the IRS Urge Court to Finalize Agreement Stopping IRS from Punishing Churches * Washington, DC --First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on behalf of Grace Church St. Louis (MO) and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Calls Out Florida GOP's Effort to Cheat Voters with Partisan Redistricting * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement slamming the Florida House Speaker for convening a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting to redraw and gerrymander Florida's congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The move comes as a wave  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ SENDS LETTER TO ICE, ATTEMPTS TO DELAY DEPORTATION OF SOUTH TEXAS BUSINESS OWNER, MOTHER OF TWO U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS * SAN BENITO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced that he sent a letter to Juan Agudelo, ICE Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations, urging the agency to provide Juana Melendez additional time to sub  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- 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 on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * CORNYN SAYS FBI WILL HUNT DOWN TEXAS DEMOCRATS BLOCKING GERRYMANDERED MAPS AUSTIN-- In an alarming escalation of Texas Republicans' efforts to ram through gerrymandered electoral maps at President Trump's behest, Senator John Co  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Dave Eanet To Retire as WGN Radio Morning Sports Anchor; Andy Masur Named as Successor * Eanet continues as the radio voice of Northwestern football and men's basketball; Masur moves to anchor sports in the Bob Sirott show starting August 28. CHICAGO (August 7, 2025) - WGN Radio today announced that Dave Eanet will retire as the sports anchor on the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Desperate John Cornyn Attempts To Use the FBI as Trump's Lackeys To "Track Down" Texas Democrats Who Are Standing Up for Their Constituents Facing an inevitable primary loss in Texas, John Cornyn begs Kash Patel to send federal agents after state legislators Texas Democrats won't be intimidated Today, facing a certain reelection loss and desperate for attention, Texas Senator Joh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Constructing Large Detention Center at Fort Bliss * The Defense Department began construction in mid-July on a detention center at Fort Bliss, Texas, in response to a request for assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, said Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, during a briefing at the Pentagon today. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved DHS access and use of the land at the base. I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Texas at El Paso Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness released a 2025 white paper titled "Employment Shifts in Ciudad Juarez: Beyond the Numbers," which examines evolving labor market dynamics in Ciudad Juarez, a leading manufacturing hub on the U.S.-Mexico border. The report shows that between 2018 and 2025, wages in the Northern Border Free Zone (ZLFN), which includes Ciudad Juarez, increased dramatically by 375%, from MXN 88.36 to MXN 419  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * FBI Grants Cornyn Request to Hold Fleeing Texas Legislators Accountable * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has granted his request for the federal government to assist Texas law enforcement in locating members of the Texas House of Representatives who have fled the state in a shameful attempt to thwart the legislative process: "I am proud to announc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU National Internship Program hosts celebration for summer interns with virtual ceremony * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities celebrated its 2025 summer interns with a virtual ceremony on Aug. 7, 2025. The participants were undergraduate and graduate students who served internships with federal agencies across the country, as  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Empowering Leadership Building High-Performance Teams Through Transformational Practices Summary * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a webinar titled, "Empowering Leadership Building High-Performance Teams Through Transformational Practices Summary," for HACU-members, on Sept. 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Grassley, Cortez Masto, Pfluger and Panetta Call for Action on Illicit Xylazine 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 Combat  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommChris Stutzreim, Head Coach - Rocky Mountain College * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Chris Stutzreim, the Head Football Coach at Rocky Mountain College. In this conversation, Coach Stutzreim walks us through his journey in the coaching profession--from his early days navigating th  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Joule, Caterpillar, and Wheeler Announce an Agreement to Power America's Growing Data Center Energy Needs IRVING, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 - Joule Capital Partners, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), and Wheeler Machinery Co. today announced an agreement to power Joule's High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah. Joule, a next-generation infrastructure company  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded FEED Contract for Abadi Onshore LNG Project in Indonesia * HOUSTON, August 7, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by INPEX Masela Ltd., to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) for onshore liquefied natural gas facilities for the Abadi LNG project in Indonesia. The Aba  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial and Financial Resources Group Welcome Coastal Wealth Management Group SAN DIEGO - August 7, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the advisors of Coastal Wealth Management Group have joined Financial Resources Group Investment Services, an existing firm supporting LPL-affiliated advisors. They reported serving approximately $175 million in a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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

ENCINO, California, Aug. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 51,030 Square Foot Conroe Shopping Center in Texas CONROE, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Conroe Shopping Center, an 18-suite retail property in Conroe, Texas. "We represented the buyer and su  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Aug. 7 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MacKay & Company Announce the Return of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) 2026 * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, in partnership with MacKay & Company, are pleased to announce the return of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) -- the premier full-day conference for th  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Advance: Pro-Rogers Super PAC funded by ardent Christian Nationalist LANSING -- A new report from Michigan Advance reveals that a Super PAC supporting Mike Rogers' Senate campaign is almost entirely bankrolled by Texas billionaire Tim Dunn, a prominent Christian nationalist with ties to avowed white supremacists and antisemites. Michigan Advance: Pro-Rogers Super PAC funded b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued the following news release: * * * NCTC Supports Multi-Agency Effort to Arrest Top Sinaloa Cartel Narcotics Trafficker The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) provided crucial intelligence to support the successful detention and arrest of a dangerous Sinaloa Cartel leader, Jaime Rene Huereca Casavantes, alias Carlos Miramontes, at the Port of Entry in El  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Neighbors Matter: Community Cohesion Boosts Disaster Resilience, Texas A&M Study Finds Research on 2015 floods reveals that strong neighborhood bonds enhance recovery after catastrophe, offering key insights for public health and emergency planners. By Ann Kellett A study (https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2025.10119) from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health sheds new light on the relatio  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Reports Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1.23 Billion * Q2 Net Revenue Drives Net Income of $91 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $389 Million, Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $247 Million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $101 Million Refinanced Senior Secured Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities, Reducing Interest Rate   more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 7 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * On 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Idaho Democrats Stand with Texas to Protect the Vote On the 60th Anniversary of the creation of the Voting Rights Act, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Sixty years ago, the Voting Rights Act tore down the walls that kept millions from the ballot box. As we mark this anniversary, Texas Dem  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release: * * * ONCOR REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS DALLAS (August 7, 2025) -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) today reported net income of $259 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to net income of $251 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net income of $8 million was driven by overall higher revenues primarily attributable to updated interim rates to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * People For the American Way Responds to Reports of the FBI Being Sent After Democratic Lawmakers from Texas * Washington, DC - In response to reports that the FBI has agreed to track down Texas state lawmakers who left the state to resist state Republicans' efforts to push through gerrymandered electoral maps, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the follow  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Now Accepting Applications for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies * AMARILLO, TX -- Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that United States Service Academy nomination applications for the Class of 2030 are now open. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 3, 2025. "One of my greatest honors as a Member of   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Revolutionizing civilian career support: myCFT Portal launches for DAF workforce * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Department of the Air Force has launched the myCFT Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline how civilian employees connect with their Career Field Teams. For years, reaching out for guidance on career progression, traini  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioscientist wins NSF CAREER Award to investigate bacterial toxins, expand inclusion in STEM * When bacteria battle for survival, they do so with microscopic precision. Some produce toxins that target rival microbes, shaping not only their own fitness but the structure of entire microbial communities. Marcos de Moraes, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, is fascinated by these microbial  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior IMCOM leader visits U.S. Army Garrison Italy * VICENZA, Italy -  Maj. Gen. James Smith, acting commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, visited U.S. Army Garrison Italy on Aug. 1 to recognize employees and assess garrison support to the Southern European Task Force and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. The visit included a command briefing an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Siccing the FBI On State Lawmakers Who Oppose Trump's Agenda Sets Dangerous Authoritarian Precedent * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that the FBI has agreed to track down Texas state lawmakers who left the state to resist state Republicans' efforts to ram through new gerrymandered electoral maps at President Trump's demand. Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Publi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Six For '26: American Airlines announces new international routes for next summer * * American continues to grow its comprehensive global network by adding six new routes to Europe and expanding service to South America for summer 2026. * For travelers awed by stunning architecture or wanting to dip into a thermal bath, American will be the only carrier offering nonstop service from t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Mosasaur, ghost-maker megaripples and the Age of Mammals What Louisiana's fossils and seismic images reveal about before, during and after the dinosaur-killing asteroid strike. * DALLAS (SMU) - Millions of years before jazz filled New Orleans streets or fishing boats were harvesting shrimp in the Gulf, Louisiana was home to terrifying sea monsters, a tenacious mammal and a seismic cataclysm that  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Space Engineering and Semiconductors Graduate Degrees Launching at Texas A&M The new programs will strengthen the university's role in national innovation and workforce development. * Texas A&M University is taking a bold step to meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in two of the nation's most critical and fast-evolving industries: space exploration and semi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New educational course encourages student forest literacy Texas A&M Forest Service helps design online course for public outreach across the U.S. and Canada By Jonathan Stuckey Texas A&M Forest Service and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative have launched an online forestry education course -- Forest Literacy: Understanding the Va  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis World's deadliest infectious disease needs novel, effective antibiotics By Ashley Vargo Scientists have developed a new compound that could offer a breakthrough in the global fight against tuberculosis, history's deadliest infectious disease. A study recen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tiny parasite; big problem Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course panelists: Plan now to minimize impact if New World screwworm crosses border By Kay Ledbetter Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now. That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course during a panel discussi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Applied Engineering Drives Dr. Michael Johnson The American Society of Engineering Education honored Dr. Johnson's dedication with the designation of Fellow Member. By Jennifer Nichols The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) named Dr. Michael Johnson a fellow in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. This prestigious honor comes on the heels of  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Forecasting Pollution with AI Artificial intelligence shows researchers that pollution increases may be more likely following natural hazards. By Alyssa Schaechinger Concern over pollution and its impact on weather patterns continues to increase -- but what if severe weather events are also impacting pollution? Researchers from Texas A&M University are using artificia  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Illuminating a Threat to America's Power lines Researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify areas at high risk for power outages. By Alyssa Schaechinger Hurricane Beryl, Winter Storm Uri and other severe weather events have increased long-term power outages for Texas residents in recent years. But this issue does not just affect Texans. Researchers from the Urban  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Designed For Healing: 'Architecture For Health' Shapes The Future Of Health Care Spaces With deep industry ties, hands-on learning and a legacy of innovation, the Architecture for Health program prepares future architects to transform environments and lives. By Lesley Henton In a time when health care systems are under pressure to be safer, more efficient and more compassionate, one program at Texas A&M   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * New Pathways Could Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Valuable Fuels And Chemicals Rather than focusing solely on carbon emissions, chemical engineers at Texas A&M are emphasizing the idea of circularity, where CO2 becomes a resource. By Lesley Henton Researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered how to more efficiently convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels and chemicals, offering a potentia  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Texas Pipeline Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong support for granting the state of Texas authority over Class VI well permitting. The association believes this move is essential to realize the full potential of carbon capture and storage technology, which would benefit energy security, economic growth and infrastructure investment. The letter states that Texas is a leader in deploying carbon capt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Texas State Sen. Robert Nichols of District 3 has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the approval of permits for ExxonMobil's Rose Carbon Capture and Storage project. The letter argues that the project in Jefferson County, Texas, would align advanced energy development with the economic needs of Southeast Texas. The senator is urging the agency to act quickly in approving the final permits. According to the   more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * TMC Announces April Through June 2025 Financial Results * Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter, which ended June 30, 2025. TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Aug. 7 2025)-- Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 2,411,000 units, an increase of approximately 159,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: [Category: Health Care] * * * U.S. News & World Report Names Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Among Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 in Texas * Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is ranked No. 2 in the Austin Metro area and No. 15 in Texas among U.S. News' latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro area  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Communicates Success UH marketing and communications teams recognized with national and regional awards for excellence in their craft. * The University of Houston continues to earn national recognition for its innovative and influential work elevating the University's reputation and brand. Among their many accolades, the Division of University Marketing and Communications and the Division of Student Aff  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers See Future Power Problems in Texas New White Paper Warns the State's Power Grid Faces Growing Strains By Jonathan Adams Power demand is quickly increasing across Texas, and new University of Houston research suggests the state's power grid, in its current form, is not up to the challenge. As data centers pop up around the Lone Star State, electric vehicles become more commonplace, industries  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Survey Shows Inflation, Cost of Living Among Top Concerns for Greater Houston Area Hobby Researchers Launch Longitudinal SPACE City Panel Key Takeaways * The Houston Metro Community Survey, a new survey by the University of Houston, reveals that inflation and the rising cost of living are the top concerns among residents in the Greater Houston area. * The survey highlights disparities in disast  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Access to mental health services and to prenatal care are top health challenges for Fort Bend County despite overall good health ratings By Deborah Mann Lake Despite Fort Bend County's reputation as one of Texas' most prosperous regions, a comprehensive new health assessment reveals significant gaps in access to mental health services and to prenatal care, affecting thousands of residents a  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston Student Partners with Mentor to Win NASA Future Investigators Award Aodong Mei, a PhD student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has partnered with her mentor, Yun Hang, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, to win the NASA Future Investigators in Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) award. This pr  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Vision loss: Hidden risk factor for dementia and the preventative steps you can take now By Krystle Gabele Could vision loss be a risk factor for dementia? A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted a growing link between eye health issues--such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration--to an increased risk of dementia. Suchismita A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Woodside Energy Inc., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of ExxonMobil's application for carbon sequestration permits. The letter recognizes the importance of American energy and natural resources to the nation's economic prosperity. The company states that the advancement of the Rose Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Jefferson County, Texas, will be an enabler of economic progress both locally an  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Blasts Texas Redistricting Power Grab as "A New Low in Partisan Manipulation" Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party is sounding the alarm on a blatant power grab unfolding in Texas, where Republican lawmakers, at the urging of President Donald Trump, have launched an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort to seize more congressional seats before the 2026   more