AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension family and community health agents earn honors Awards spotlight innovative programming to improve lives across Texas By Kay Ledbetter The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, NEAFCS, and the Texas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, TEAFCS, recently recognized Texas   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Aviat Networks Inc., a provider of microwave networking solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security addressing concerns over import policies related to polysilicon. The letter outlines the potential impacts of regulatory changes on Aviat's operations and the U.S. industry as a whole. The Austin, Texas-based company emphasized its role as the sole U.S. manufacturer of microwave radios, crucial to mission-critical industries such a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- H.O.P.E. Haven, a Houston, Texas-based organization dedicated to providing care and support to the homeless community, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing grave concerns regarding the proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for calendar year 2026. In the letter, H.O.P.E. Haven emphasizes the urgent need for alternative pain management therapies as a critical measure to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Center for Environmental Accountability, Hurst, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing support for the revised implementing regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act. CEA outlines two primary recommendations aimed at enhancing clarity and effectiveness in how the DOE applies these regulations. The CEA suggests the incorporation of a section in the interim final rule that details actions exempt from NEPA r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Promote Higher Education Opportunities * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after cosponsoring the College Transparency Act (CTA), which would improve access to postsecondary data and information for students and families considering higher education opportunities: "Access to clear and transparent information is crucial to help prospective colle  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Files Amicus Brief Backing Abbott's SCOTX Petition to Remove Absconding Legislator * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today filed an amicus brief in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's emergency petition in the Texas Supreme Court seeking to remove from office an absconding legislator who fled the state to thwart the legislative process and argued the Court has the jurisdiction to hear the Go  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC, Spring, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) urging the agency to prioritize the update of Pipeline Safety Regulations specifically for carbon dioxide. The organization commends PHMSA for recognizing the necessity of regulatory review to facilitate the development and use of domestic energy resources while simultaneously enhanci  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Launches Banking Academy Advisory Council Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business has reached a major milestone in the development of its Banking Academy with the formation of its inaugural Banking Academy Council. Dr. Luis A. Perez-Batres, Dean of the Sanchez Sc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan Texas' first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety By Jonathan Stuckey Hood and Somervell counties officially signed and adopted a joint Community Wildfire Protection Plan this summer. Located in the western cross timbers  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The Mathematical Beauty Connecting Art and Engineering Dr. Timothy A. Davis was awarded an esteemed lectureship, where he described how he pairs math and music to create art. By Amanda Norvelle Dr. Timothy A. Davis uncovers and creates connections that can be difficult for others to see -- at first. For Davis, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * In The Steps Of Giants A partnership between Texas A&M and the National Park Service combines visualization and 3D printing technology with the arts, bringing new life to some very old bones. By Lesley Henton When Merli V. Guerra, assistant professor of dance technology at Texas A&M University, brought her family to the Waco Mammoth National Monument for a visit, she was so taken with the site, she immed  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Voters to State Supreme Court: Governor Abbott's Attempt to Silence Voters, Remove An Elected Representative From Office Should Be Rejected * Austin, TX - A coalition of organizations that represent Texans and are committed to voting interests  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Texas Voters to State Supreme Court: Governor Abbott's Attempt to Silence Voters, Remove An Elected Representative From Office Should Be Rejected * AUSTIN, TX -- A coalition of organizations that represent Texans and are committed to voting interests in the state have united to file a "friend of the court" brief with the Texas Supreme Court, explaining that Governor Greg Abbott's a  more