SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Aug. 12 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * ADF supports right to speak freely from pulpit The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker, director of the Center for Christian Ministries, regarding a friend-of-the-court brief ADF attorneys filed Monday with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Te  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news wrapup entitled AARC Members In The News: * * * Members in the News | Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality, and Celebrating New RRTs AARC members Anne Geistkemper, MSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, and Jerry Krishnan, MD, were featured in an article on the ChicagoHealthOnline website discussing the health effects of poor air quality resulting from wildfire smoke. Read it Here (https://chicagohealthonline.com/dangerou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * AMO helicopter crew conducts two rescues in the mountains last weekend * El Paso, Texas For More Information Contact: Landon Hutchens (202) 407-4241; landon.r.hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov EL PASO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter crews conducted rescues this weekend in the Franklin and Organ mountains. On Aug.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army tour length changes to enhance stability, readiness in Korea * CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea. The implementation of a new 3-2-1 tour model for Soldiers arriving in South Korea begins Oct. 1, 2025. This policy extends th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Atmos Energy Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the adoption of new energy efficiency standards for housing financed by these agencies. The company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, serves over three million customers across eight states and highlighted its commitment to enhancing energy conservation and sustainability within its service areas. In its letter,   more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 12, 2025) - Toyota is taking bold steps to support working parents as the company adds four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota North Carolina, Toyota Mississippi, Toyota Alabama and Toyota West Virgin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Building Science Institute Ltd. Co. (BSI), Geronimo, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the proposed rule for energy efficiency standards in HUD- and USDA-financed housing. BSI, recognized as a Home Certification Organization, emphasizes the importance of adopting robust energy standards to enhance the performance of residential construction across the nation.  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Cancer center taps UTA expert for survivor health study Yue Liao contributes to City of Hope article on wearable sensors for childhood cancer survivors * A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is helping a leading national cancer center explore how wearable devices could help childhood cancer survivors avoid long-term health complications such as diabetes and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- ClifTaylor Enterprises Inc., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2025-10, which pertains to the Clean Fuel Production Credit under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. The company is seeking clarification on key aspects of the proposed regulations. In its correspondence, ClifTaylor emphasized the need for clearer definitions within the draft text of the regulations. The organization pointed out   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Launches Fairness Criteria to Counter Mid-Decade Power Plays * Nonpartisan watchdog launches new f airness c riteria to hold all parties accountable, protect fair representation. WASHINGTON -- Common Cause today reaffirmed its commitment to fair, people-powered democracy, making clear that independent redistricting commissions remain the gold standard for ending partisan gerryma  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area fell 0.3 percent for the two months ending in July 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michae  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- DHI Mortgage Co. Ltd., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing critical concerns regarding the proposed adoption of new energy efficiency standards for housing. The letter addresses the findings of HUD's Notice of Preliminary Determination issued in April 2024, which concluded that the proposed updates to energy codes would not adversely affect housing availability and affordability. DHI Mor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Texas Democrats On the Verge of Defeating Trump and Abbott's First Attempt to Rig the Texas Maps Fighting for democracy, Texas Democrats push Texas Republicans to surrender without achieving their goals In response to Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans preparing to adjourn the Texas legislative special session on Friday sine die without passing their rigged maps, DNC Chair Ken Martin issued the f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - As part of a recent educational outreach initiative, Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing Office of Research and Technology Applications collaborated with Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomed  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Miller-Meeks, Loeffler Tout Importance of Driving Innovation in the Heartland * CORALVILLE, IA - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), and Small Businesses Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured Perspective Therapeutics, one of Iowa's most successful small businesses that leveraged fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Blumenthal Condemn Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer, Raise Concerns over Preferential Treatment Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) condemned the recent transfer of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell from FCI Tallahassee, a low security federal prison, to FPC Bryan, a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. The transfer occurred shortly after Maxwell met pri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has published a notice concerning a planned subaward to support a land acquisition in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will grant $6 million to the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), a nonprofit organization. The funds are part of a $24 million award for coastal conservation in the state. The money will enable CPC to purchase 2,500 acres of land. This property is next to the Justin Hurst Wild  more

ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Welcomes Mattress Mack and Other Premier Business Leaders to Campus for Fall Fletcher Lecture Series When Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale walks onto the Hardin-Simmons University campus this fall, he'll bring more than his famously fast-paced energy and business savvy. He'll bring a message rooted in grit, generosity, and purpose--the kind of leadership that doesn't just build busines  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Heritage Foundation Congratulates EJ Antoni on Nomination to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics WASHINGTON-- The Heritage Foundation is proud to congratulate Chief Economist EJ Antoni on his nomination to become Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, added: "Having worked closely with EJ Antoni at both the Texas Public Policy Foundation and The Herit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * How a death in the family may affect your TRICARE coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7. When a family member passes away, it can feel overwh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Raises Gulf of America Revenue-Sharing Cap for Coastal States * WASHINGTON -- As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Department of the Interior today announced the annual revenue-sharing cap for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf energy revenues will rise from $500 million to $650 million beginning in fiscal year 2025 and continuing through 2034. The funds, generated from o  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney Says It's Time to Get Back to It - and Look Good Doing It JCPenney's new fall lineup of powerhouse brands is here to help you show up, stand out, and own every "it" moment this season. * PLANO, TEXAS (August 12, 2025) - Nike. Jessica Simpson. Aeropostale. Volcom. This season, JCPenney is turning heads with exclusive drops and fresh new collections for smart, savvy customer  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Demands Transparency from Dallas Police Department Regarding ICE Cooperation * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) sent a letter to the Dallas Police Department's Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux demanding transparency on the Department's cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "As a member of Congress with oversight authority of federal immigration   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR and Axiom Space Successfully Complete Initial Crewed Spacesuit Tests in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Lab * HOUSTON, August 12, 2025- KBR (NYSE: KBR) and Axiom Space recently completed three successful crewed underwater tests of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at Johnso  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Publishes Latest Edition of Its Prestigious Technical Journal, Celebrating Global Thought Leadership * We are proud to release the latest edition of KBR's Technical Journal, which showcases our global team's innovation and expertise across various industries. The Technical Journal spotlights papers recently authored or   more

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on August 8, 2025, entitled "Developing Sustainable Teacher Residencies in Texas". Here are excerpts: * * * Summary The Texas Education Agency launched the High-Quality, Sustainable Residencies Program--a grantfunded effort to establish and sustain teacher residencies--in 2021. Part of the Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) initiative, this grant supported residency p  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC leaders demonstrate agility during 2025 transformation training event * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command completed a leader training and wargaming event Jul. 29 to Aug. 1 in San Antonio, Texas, as a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command's alignment with  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * New York High School Rejects Senior's Parking Space Design Due to Bible Verse and Religious Imagery * Grand Island, NY --Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firms Mayer Brown LLP and Ganguly Brothers Misula PLLC sent a demand letter to the Grand Island Central School District urging the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Voted Chairman of U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * WASHIGNTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep. Pfluger serve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds Trump's Efforts to Crack Down on Crime and Lawlessness in Washington, D.C. * WASHIGNTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the D.C. National Guard and the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and address crime in   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice geoscientist honored with Geological Society of America's Woollard Award * Richard Gordon, the W.M. Keck Foundation Professor of Geophysics, Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice. Richard Gordon, the W.M. Keck Foundation Professor of Geophysics, Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, has been named the 2025 recipient of the George P. Woollard Award from the Geolog  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Taurean, Boerne, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense urging it to implement initiatives that would increase small business participation in the defense industrial base. The letter addresses a decline in the number of small businesses that have worked with the DOD despite high spending. Taurean expressed support for the agency's modernization efforts to streamline acquisition processes. To further support these goals, the organization  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas rice growers optimistic despite challenges By Adam Russell The Texas rice harvest is in full swing, and growers hope a good second crop can bring a positive end to a challenging season, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Sam Rustom, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist and assistant professor in the Texas A  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A Synergistic Partnership for Beneficial Reuse of Produced Water ConocoPhillips and Texas A&M collaborate on research to reuse produced water from oil and gas industries. By Alyssa Schaechinger Compared to the amount of oil it produces, the Permian Basin, the largest unconventional oil and gas field in the United States, creates two to five times the amount in water, otherwise  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Texas Educator Marco De La Rosa Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program VON ORMY, TX (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of improveme  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Texas Educator Michelle Esquivel Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of impro  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Legal Awards Recognize Morgan Lewis Lawyer Casey Weaver * HOUSTON, August 12, 2025: Associate Casey Weaver has been recognized by the Texas Legal Awards on its annual On the Rise list for 2025. The list honors Texas' most promising lawyers under the age of 40 who have wielded influence in their practice areas in the state and beyond. Resident in Morgan Le  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 12, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and prepare for the future of mobility. Retirement Mike Sweers, executive vice president, TMNA, Research and Development, and chief techno  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Approves Emergency Conservation Assistance for 20 Counties in Texas * COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 12, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in 20 counties to address damages from severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding. ECP provides cost-share   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Program Flexibilities for Texas Agricultural Producers Impacted by Recent Flooding * COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 12, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adding flexibilities to its disaster assistance programs to better help agricultural producers in Texas significantly impacted by recent flooding. Flood-impacted producers should contact their  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA expands efforts to tackle nursing shortage State grant to help boost enrollment, training and outreach--especially in rural and underserved communities * The University of Texas at Arlington, the state's largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses, has received a grant to expand its efforts to address the critical nursing shortage in Texas and across the nation. The Texa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * We're in the game: Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award to be featured in EA Sports College Football 26 * HOUSTON, August 12, 2025 -- For the first time, gamers and fans of the celebrated EA SPORTS College Football can compete for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award -- part of a new relationship with the American Heart Association, changing the future of   more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member * AUSTIN, Texas, August 12, 2025 - The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) proudly welcomes Westinghouse Electric Company, a global leader of advanced nuclear technologies, as a Founding Member. Westinghouse innovations cover the complete nuclear lifecycle, from proven reactor technologies for power plants an  more