ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release: * * * Five Arrested, Accused of St. Louis-Linked Cocaine Conspiracy Five people accused of involvement in a drug distribution ring that smuggled kilograms of cocaine to St. Louis and other areas were arrested Tuesday. Christopher D. Taylor, 35; Stanford "Stan" Times, 36; Vincent "Lil V" Woods, 38; and Terry Smith, 49, were arrested in the St. Louis area. Re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Aimee Carrasco Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. Representative candidate for Texas, Nancy Carrasco (district 32), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. U.S. Term Limits has the support of more than 150 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Ph  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, has announced its intention to repatriate 112 cultural objects to five Native American tribes. The collection of artifacts, which includes a gorget fragment and various stone tools, was identified as unassociated funerary objects collected from a burial site in Morgan County, Alabama, during the mid-to-late 20th century. The items were donated to the museum in 2004 from the estate of David J. Werner. Under the Native A  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * An Alaskan volcano could help SMU scientists understand why 'stealthy' volcanoes erupt without warning Scientists are figuring out what lies beneath those quiet threats -- volcanoes that don't give any notice before erupting. * Some volcanoes don't give much -- or any -- warning before they blow. Veniaminof, Alaska, is one of them: it is a "stealthy" volcano, which doesn't show the traditional   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Allied Stone Inc. and Company Official Agree to Pay $12.4M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties * Allied Stone Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, and its President, Jia "Jerry" Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly evading,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Allied Stone Inc. and Company Official Agree to Pay $12.4M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties Allied Stone Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, and its President, Jia "Jerry" Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Testing Flexible Meal Options for Soldiers * The Army is piloting its Flexible Eating and Expanded Dining initiative at Fort Hood, Texas, allowing soldiers to use their meal entitlements outside of traditional Army-operated dining facilities for the first time. During the limited user assessment test from Aug. 11-25, 200 soldiers from the 61st Quartermaster Ba  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Continues to Host Roundtables in WTX Rural Counties * West Texas - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) continued his multi-day rural county tour across West Texas, meeting with local officials, engaging with small business owners, and speaking with constituents about their concerns. Friona - Parmer County " Just had a great discussion with my friends in Friona, 'the b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls for Probe of Civil Rights Violations by Texas Funeral Service Commission After Anti-Muslim Messages Exposed * The Council on American-Islamic Relation (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to launch an investigation into potential civil rights violations by the Texas funer  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * CEA Congratulates Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Appointment as Airlines for America CEO Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today congratulated former four-term New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on his appointment as President and CEO of Airlines for America (A4A), which advocates on behalf of the leading U.S. passeng  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Releases Statement on End of West Texas Measles Outbreak Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the Texas Department of State Health Services formally declaring the end of the measles outbre  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Chao family gift supports, names Rice University's 12th residential college * Amid unprecedented enrollment growth, Rice University will open its 12th residential college, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao College -- referred to as Chao College -- made possible by a generous gift from the Chao family foundation led by Houston business leaders and siblings Dorothy Chao Jenkins, James Chao and Rice Trustee Emeri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Leaning into Argentina's shale growth opportunities Chevron expects Vaca Muerta to play a larger role in its portfolio in the coming years. * For more than a decade, Chevron has been pursuing oil and gas resources in Argentina's Vaca Muerta Formation--and it's not about to stop. Chevron expects the region to have a larger role in its portfolio in coming years. "We remain focused on Argentina an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Releases 2025 Latino Film Nominations for Recognition and Preservation by the Library of Congress * August 19, 2025 San Antonio, TX -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced his fourth annual list of Latino film nominations for consideration by the prestigious National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. "The National Film Registry is a national treasure whi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Pens Letter to VA Secretary Expressing Concern Over Impending Cuts * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced that he sent a letter to Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, raising serious concerns over the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' (VA) plan to "voluntarily" reduce their workforce by 30,000 employees through the end of Sept  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 31 States And D.C. From July 2024 To July 2025; While 22 States Add Construction Jobs From June To July * Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:41 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While California and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Losses; Oregon and Colorado Top Monthly Gainers; California & Wyoming Have the Wors  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Predictable Gulf of America, Alaska Offshore Leasing Sales Major Win for Families, Small Businesses and U.S. Economy * BOEM schedules at least 30 non-discretionary lease sales through 2040 * First Gulf of America sale slated for Dec. 10, 2025 * WASHINGTON - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today applauded  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked the controlled substances registration of Andrew Konen, a physician in Dallas, Texas, following findings that he issued improper prescriptions for opioids and other controlled drugs over several years. The action stems from an Order to Show Cause issued in August 2024, alleging that Konen prescribed Schedule II through IV substances, including oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, morphine,   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Expands Sailings in California and Texas with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Itineraries CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2025) -- Today, Disney Cruise Line releases the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, offering West Coast and Texas families more sailings in their backyard with even more voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries invite guests to create lasting memories w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to remove a section of controlled airspace at Carter Ranch Airport in Oakwood, Texas. This proposal is a direct result of the cancellation of instrument procedures at the airfield, which has made the controlled airspace no longer necessary for safe operations. The specific area in question is a Class E airspace, which extends upward from 700 feet above the ground. The FAA consider  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Forging the fight together: Synchronizing joint operations in Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - "Bamboo Eagle 25-3 demonstrated that mission command is not theory but a warfighting imperative built through realistic training, integration, and adaptability. Lessons from BE 25-3 will make the joint force more lethal, agile, and resilie  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * From art to medicine: How SMU researchers are using AI to solve real-world problems As an R1 university, SMU is driving AI innovation across campus and beyond. * From drug discovery and education to economics and earth science, SMU researchers are using AI to tackle a wide range of real-world challenges. SMU's high-performance computing capabilities -- made up of NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and ManeFrame III --  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * From Snacks to Stacks: 7-Eleven, Inc. Gives Customers A Chance to Win $5,000 Every Day of the Year The retailer has awarded over $1 million to loyal customers who shop with 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards so far in 2025 * IRVING, Texas (August 19, 2025) -- 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, is giving back to loyal customers through its Make My Day With $5K program. Laun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Fugro USA Inc., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management advocating for comprehensive seafloor mapping in relation to the Request for Information and Interest regarding commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) minerals offshore American Samoa. The request, published on June 16, 2025, highlights the agency's call for data that could guide leasing decisions and ultimately support resource development efforts i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Houston man arrested for smuggling 40 illegal aliens locked behind false compartment in box truck 26 illegal aliens also charged with unlawful reentry into U.S. * LAREDO, Texas - A 25-year-old Houston resident has been charged with smuggling more than three dozen people in truck discovered near Hebbronville with no means of escape, announced U.S. Attorney Ni  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR and BMT Join Forces to Strengthen Maritime Sustainment Outcomes * KBR and BMT have entered into a strategic relationship to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms. This collaboration unites two experienced defence partners with a shared vision for a more integrate  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Landis+Gyr Recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the 2025 Global Company of the Year for Excellence in Advanced Metering Infrastructure * Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Landis+Gyr as the 2025 Global Company of the Year in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) sec  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Man Sentenced to over 24 years for role in Fentanyl Overdose Death of 17-Year-Old A Dallas man who distributed fentanyl that caused the death of a seventeen-year-old boy was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson. Jesse Medina, 42, pled guilty in March 2025 to aidi  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 18, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Sorry, New York. The Era of the Big City May Be Over. By Allison Schrager As technology becomes more ubiquitous and their housing becomes more unaffordable, large US cities could enter a cycle of decline. Almost 15 years ago, I had a finance job in Austin which I did from my apartment in Manhattan. Although I was under constant pressure to move to Texas, I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Mithril Minerals Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the potential leasing of outer continental shelf minerals offshore American Samoa. The organization emphasizes the importance of innovative technology that can minimize environmental impact while enabling economically viable deep-sea mineral extraction. Founded in 2022, Mithril Minerals has developed a unique robotic system designed to coll  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New Airbnb Originals from Conan O'Brien and more all-stars available now * Starting today, more extraordinary creators, artists, and cultural icons are inviting guests into their worlds through Airbnb Originals from LA to Tokyo, Mexico City to Paris, New York to Seoul. Whether it's learning the art of ballet with renowned prima ballerina Isabella Boylston, discov  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans Homeowner Replaces Hurricane-Damaged Roof with $14K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Home Bank * A New Orleans, Louisiana, homeowner received a $14,245 grant for a new roof from FHLB Dallas though Home Bank via the Disaster Rebuilding Assistance grant program. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, August 19, 2025--The Federal Home Loan Bank of  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement To Acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 Billion in Accretive Transaction * Enhances Nexstar's Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Drive Increased Profitab  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TEGNA Inc. For $6.2 Billion In Accretive Transaction Enhances Nexstar's Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Drive Increased  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Ocean Minerals LLC, Stafford, Texas, Moana Minerals Ltd., Rarotonga Avarua, Cook Islands, and Kiva Marine Ltd. have issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing concerns regarding the proposed leasing of minerals in the Outer Continental Shelf surrounding American Samoa. The letter addresses the complexities of the leasing process, urging the government to consider a more effective model that could foster competitive exploration and mi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * On the go while on the fly: Provisions by Admirals Club lounge opens at Charlotte Douglas International Airport * FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines continues to enhance the customer experience for Admirals Club (r) customers with the grand opening of the Provisions by Admirals Club(sm) lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This innovative grab-and-go lounge concep  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Operation Showdown Update: 18 Defendants Plead Guilty Last Week in Fort Worth, Texas to Drug, Firearms, and Assault Charges The Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson announces that on Wednesday and Thursday last week, 18 defendants pled guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton to federal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Partnership training helps prepare firefighters for leadership roles * FORT CARSON, Colorado - More than 20 firefighters from across U.S. Army Installation Management Command came together for professional and personal development training Aug. 11-15 at the Mission Training Complex at Fort Carson, Colorado. "The first two days is more of a personal and pr  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Corner Cafe: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Paris, Texas - To combat such meat industry images as dancing pigs and chickens wearing aprons as they gaily make their way to the dinner plate, PETA plans to "educate to liberate" diners on their way into Corner Cafe and other Paris eateries that serve pork on Thursday with its "   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Protect your loved ones by learning the truth about estate planning * Despite 83% of Americans saying they recognize the importance of estate planning, only 31% say they actually have a will--leaving loved ones vulnerable to legal delays, unexpected costs and unnecessary stress, according to Trust & Will. [1] To close this critical gap, the American Heart Association, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Celebrates His Export Control Bill Being Signed into Law * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson's (TX-13) bill, the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This legislation authorizes disclosures to Congress of each export control license application, clarifying the applicant, the recipient, an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Sanctuary Jurisdictions * August 19, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act today. This legislation is aimed at holding accountable jurisdictions that prioritize illegal aliens, including dangerous criminals, over the safety of their own residents. Congressman Roy on t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led Webb Telescope survey discovers new moon orbiting Uranus * August 19, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute led a James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) survey, discovering a previously unknown tiny moon orbiting Uranus. A team led by SwRI's Dr. Maryame El Moutamid discovered the small object in a series of images taken on Feb. 2, 2025, bringing Uranus' total moon coun  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M At The Forefront Of AI Research From business to health care to space, Texas A&M University is advancing the future of artificial intelligence through world-changing research. * There is no denying that artificial intelligence is here to stay. Leveraging the tools around AI to solve some of today's most challenging issues while improving life on Earth -- and beyond -- is essential. Researche  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas Quantum Summit Comes To Texas A&M Sept. 19-20 Inaugural event will bring together eight research universities with industry leaders and government policymakers to establish Texas at the forefront of quantum technologies. * The first Texas Quantum Summit, hosted by Texas A&M University on Sept. 19-20, will bring together researchers, industry leaders and policymakers to accelerate the state's leade  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Total Force Service Center advances customer service, aligns with EVOLVE vision * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Total Force Service Center has significantly improved customer service metrics over the past year, according to a TFSC liaison. Located within the Air Force Personnel Center, the TFSC serves as a customer service hub for Airmen ac  more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare 'Powerhouse of Science' in the United States By Erin Prater Nirvay Sah is not your typical medical researcher. The young father began his medical career treating animals instead of people. He graduated from veterinary school in Nepal in 2016 before moving to Hawaii to study animal science -- then to Texas, where he earned his doctoral   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The University of Oklahoma Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has finished a count of human remains and objects for return to the Caddo Nation. This move aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes the remains of at least seven individuals and 31 associated funerary objects. Among the objects are various ceramic items like bowls, jars, pots, and effigies, along with stone tools, beads, and pipes. They w  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Vacation is More Fun When it's Flexible! Introducing Getaways by Southwest Airline begins selling vacation packages through an in-house product that allows Customers to book a getaway with less stress * DALLAS, TX--August 19, 2025--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is creating more opportunities for Customers to book their vacations with the launch of their in-house packaged vacations product--Getaways by  more