JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomes new commander * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman as its new commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Sherman succeeds Maj. Gen. Jo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Ansell Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Sustainable Hospital Supplies Company of the Year Award * San Antonio, TX -- August 18, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan, a leader in the information and growth advisory industry, has awarded the title of "2025 Global Sustainable Hospi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Texas Tech System Partnership with FBI * Lubbock, TX - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) attended a signing ceremony for a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) between the Texas Tech University System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to advance U.S. national security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. " Cybe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Hosts Roundtables in WTX Rural Counties * West Texas - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) kicked off the first of a multi-day rural county tour across West Texas, meeting with local officials, engaging with small business owners, and speaking with constituents about their concerns. Brownfield - Terry County "Great to be in Brownfield, USA, where faith and love of cou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Praises USDA Plan to Protect Against New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) applauded U.S. Secretary Brooke L. Rollins' announcement at the Texas State Capitol, which included the largest USDA initiative to date in the fight against the New World Screwworm (NWS), a critical step in strengthening the agency's five-pronged strategy to prevent   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Aviat Networks Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the investigation into imports of polysilicon. The company expressed its concerns that broad trade restrictions on the material could negatively affect domestic manufacturers and their ability to compete in the global market. Aviat is the only U.S.-based manufacturer of microwave radios, which are crucial to wireless commun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Navigating pre-storm anxiety After experiencing catastrophic storms from near and far, anxiety might creep up when you hear about the next weather event. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist offers tips to maintain distress ahead of upcoming storms. People might exhibit symptoms of distress before a storm: increased irritability, changes in sleep and appetite, concentration problems and social wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP seizes nearly 70 pounds of Meth at Paso del Norte * 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 officers working at the Paso del Norte border crossing seized 69.75 pounds of methamphetamine on Aug. 13. The narcotics were discovered a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit Aug. 14, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps' new motto: HC Ready! The summit, held Aug. 12 to 1  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Cisco Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Mobile IoT Platforms * San Antonio, TX -- August 18, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Cisco with the 2025 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the Mobile IoT  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Communities In Schools of Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the expansion of eligible school-based mental health providers under the current grant program. The organization, which supports 145 schools across nine academic systems in Greater Houston, emphasizes the necessity of including all licensed mental health professionals to better address the growing mental health needs of students nationwide. As th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- CommUnityCare Health Centers, an organization based in Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that opposes aligning patient eligibility at Federally Qualified Health Centers with federal public benefit recipients. The letter argues that while reducing resource use may appear to save public funds, the reality is far more complex and could lead to higher public costs.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads Texas House Dems in Fight Against Trump's Tomato Tariffs * August 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led the Texas House Democrats in a letter urging the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, to reverse his decision to end the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement and to impose a 17.09% tariff on tomatoes imported from  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ CELEBRATES OVER $6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR RURAL TRANSIT * BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) celebrated $6,288,790 in multiple federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout the 34 th Congressional District of Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded these federal grants, in addition to st  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Enlisted recruiting numbers up over last 6 months, official says * WASHINGTON - Americans across the country are enlisting to fight for the nation, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said at a briefing on Aug. 14. "Men and women are coming out in droves to raise their right hand and serve their country," she said. For example, Wilson said that "ac  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * FBI Citizens Academy class tours 433rd AW, gains insight into airlift mission * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - More than two dozen participants in the FBI San Antonio Citizens Academy visited the 433rd Airlift Wing on Aug. 5, 2025, for a mission briefing and tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy. The visit offered participants a unique opportunity to en  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has received filings from six radio stations across the U.S. seeking to change their communities of license. Recharge Media PBC applied to move station KTSN from Lockhart, Texas, to San Leanna. Quinebaug Valley Broadcasting LLC seeks to relocate WQVR from Webster, Massachusetts, to Paxton. Hispanos Communications LLC has submitted a request for WRHC to move from Coral Gables, Florida, to Doral. In California, Dimes Media Corp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration is reviewing a request from the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas, to modify its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). The PTCSP is a document that governs the operation of a safety system designed to prevent train collisions and derailments. The request seeks permission for alterations to the train control technology. On August 7, 2025, CMTY submitted its amend  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has prepared an environmental assessment for a pipeline initiative proposed by Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America LLC. The plan known as the Gulf Coast Storage Expansion aims to boost natural gas storage and delivery capabilities in Texas. The assessment concludes the project would not cause a major federal action with an undesirable effect on the environment. The pipeline company intends to build roughly 5.9 miles o  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF denounces Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick's threat to expel citizens for not joining prayer * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to retract a recent unconstitutional threat to eject citizens from the state Senate chamber if they do not stand during official prayers. During the Senate's Aug. 15 session, Sen. Angela Paxton de  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Greeley stampede is riding high, with chevron's support As the presenting sponsor of Colorado's Greeley Stampede, Chevron is working to ensure that a beloved Colorado tradition continues for years to come. * It's been 20 years since Justin Watada began working for the Greeley Stampede, one of summer's high points for people living in Northern Colorado--and far beyond. It's a 12-d  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel HOUSTON, TX, August 18, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel, located at 2609 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas 76021. The property was purchased by I & A Development & Construction, based in   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Local survey reveals hidden scale of food insecurity in Harris County * For the first time, the Kinder Institute has collected in-depth data focused on food insecurity in Harris County and the results suggest the prevalence of food insecurity is well above the national average. In Harris County, the struggle to put food on the table appears to be both more common -- and more severe -- than national statisti  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 19 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 61-Room Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites in Athens, Texas ATHENS, Texas, Aug. 18, 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 a 61-room Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites in Athens, Texas. Skyler  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding providers * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you have TRICARE For Life, you'll get health care from Medicare providers. Here's what you need to know about finding different types of Medicare providers. "You can lower your health care costs when you see Medicare participating providers who accept the Medicare-approved amou  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Mission Monday: Jerrel 'Jay' Scriven, Executive Support Specialist, AFIMSC Commander's Action Group * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - It's Mission Monday! This week we highlight Jerrel 'Jay' Scriven, executive support specialist with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Commander's Action Group. Scriven, a retired Air Force force  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Central The Favorite To Win Title No. 4 * North Central is the preseason favorite to win their fourth national title, according to the coaches in the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. The Cardinals received all 51 first-place votes, and will begin defense of their national title during the second week of the season against UW-Oshkosh on September 13. Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has established a judicial panel to oversee a dispute surrounding a planned power plant in Calhoun County, Texas. The action follows an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC to construct a four-unit reactor facility. In response, a local group, San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper, requested a hearing on the project. The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board will preside over the proceeding. The panel includes administrative judges  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Obtains a Win for Pro Bono Client in Tehum Care Services Bankruptcy * Paul Hastings LLP secured a win for an incarcerated pro bono client, Hammel J. Clark-El, preserving his District of Maryland case alleging violations of his Eighth Amendment rights under 42 U.S.C. SS 1983 by individual prison healthcare professionals. Those rights were threatened in the unr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Commends District Court Ruling to Overturn Endangered Status of Lesser Prairie-Chicken * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement after the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed the listing of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) on the endangered and threatened species list under the Endangered Species A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales, USDA Secretary Rollins, Governor Abbott, Announce Major Investment for Texas' Livestock Industry * Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, and Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) in Austin to announce the USDA's commitment to fund and build a domestic sterile fly production facility to enhance New World s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Moore Applaud Major Endorsement of Bipartisan STOP CSAM Act from Nation's Leading Child Protection Organizations * HOUSTON, T.X. -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL-01), co-leads of the bipartisan Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment (STOP CSAM) Act (link is external), proudly announce  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Applauds Court Ruling to Remove Lesser Prairie-Chicken from Endangered Status * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry - today released the following statement, applauding the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to remove the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) 2022 listing o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Murray and Peters Demand Kristi Noem Revoke Policy Requiring Personal Sign Off on Disaster Funds, Demand Timestamps Between Approval and Release of Urgently Needed Funds for Texas Floods * Senators : "For the FEMA response to recent Texas flooding, please provide a list of all above-threshold disaster-related obligations/expenditures requiring the Secretary's review... What amount of tim  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI develops orbital debris detection system for spacecraft * August 18, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed and tested a micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) detection and characterization system designed for satellites and spacecraft to monitor impacts from space debris. The system provides critical post-impact data, ensuring awareness of an i  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led work confirms decades-old theoretical models about solar reconnection * August 18, 2025 -- New research led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has confirmed decades-old theoretical models about magnetic reconnection, the process that releases stored magnetic energy to drive solar flares, coronal mass ejections and other space weather phenomena. The data was c  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Is Your Health Care Provider Really Listening To You? Researchers identify six key listening strategies that can lead to the best care possible. By Lesley Henton When you visit a doctor, you expect them to listen. But in today's fast-paced health care system, real listening -- the kind that makes you feel seen, heard and understood -- can be the first thing to go. A new article, co-authored by  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Record honey bee losses prompt AgriLife Extension webinar Statewide honey bee specialist hosts free webinar Aug. 29 to discuss pollinator health and potential solutions By Karn Dhingra Texas beekeepers lost 61% of their honey bee colonies -- nearly 60,000 hives over the past year, according to the most recent statewide s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the "National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) 2025 Update." In the letter, TxDOT expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to provide input into the vital update process and shared its recommendations for enhancing the national freight strategy. TxDOT emphasized the importance of incorporating technological innovations such as Artifi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Refusing Public Testimony, Texas House Committee Advances Redistricting Bill The Texas House Committee on Congressional Redistricting today advanced a proposed redistricting bill, HB 4, without public testimony. * The Texas House Committee on Congressional Redistricting today advanced proposed redistricting legislation, House Bill 4, which would redraw Texas' congressional voting ma  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Professor Creates New Drug Delivery System to Tackle Lupus System Targets Spleen Where Cells are Lurking By Laurie Fickman With a $1 million Impact Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, Tianfu Wu, a University of Houston biomedical engineer, is developing a method to send medication directly to the spleen where certain immune cells cause the disease known as lupus, or Systemic Lu  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Eye health checkups: one more item for back-to-school checklists By Krystle Gabele August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month -- just in time for students heading back to the classroom. According to Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eye health and safety, estimates that 1 out of every 122 children has permanent vision loss. This is a concerning stat  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health researchers awarded $2 million collaborative NIJ grant By Nicole Luna With support from a $2 million collaborative grant from the National Institute of Justice, researchers from UNT Health Fort Worth are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop new software to help forensic anthropologists accurately identify human remains. The project, titled "  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA expands training for local workforce west New hands-on courses equip west Fort Worth and Parker County residents with in-demand career skills * As the University of Texas at Arlington continues to serve the communities of west Fort Worth and Parker County, its Extension and Extended Campus is working with industry partners to offer professional training courses that will benefi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY! 5th Circuit blocks West Texas A&M's unconstitutional drag ban * NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 18, 2025 -- In a victory for student expression on campus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today overruled a lower court to halt an unconstitutional ban on student drag performances at West Texas A&M University. In March 2023, West Texas A&M President Wal  more