WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * 2024 FBI Data Shows Texas Border Communities Among the Safest in the Country * Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the FBI's 2024 crime statistics, which over the years have consistently shown what residents along the southern border already know. These communities are safer than many non-border cities across the United States. "When our communities are safe, everything else b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Heartland Flyer Funding Statement * "On behalf of our Amtrak guests who count on daily Heartland Flyer trains, we thank the Texas Transportation Commission for approving the state's share of funding of the service from the North Central Texas Council of Governments and its Regional Transportation Council. "We will work with the Commission, TxDOT, NCTCOG and other interested parties in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Completes Fourth Day of Rural County Roundtables * 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. Snyder - Scurry County "Enjoyed my time spent in Scurry County meeting with local leaders  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Completes Third Day of Rural County Roundtables * 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. Tahoka - Lynn County "Good morning from Bulldog nation," said Chairman Arrington. "Started  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Computational approach meets biology to connect neural progenitor cells with human disorders For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This view has since shifted dramatically and neurogenesis - the birth of new neurons - is now a widely accepted phenomenon in the adult brain, offering promising avenues for treating many neurological conditi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases A collaboration including Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) has produced a breakthrough in how to study and classify complex diseases. The new method, called the Causal Pivot, gives researchers a powerful way to detect hidden  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Condemns Anti-Palestinian Harassment of Med Student in San Antonio * The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the alleged anti-Palestinian harassment of a medical student at a Merit Coffee location in San Antonio  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * California City Agrees to Settlement with Chinese- and Taiwanese-American Church * Santa Ana, CA --The City of Santa Ana, California and Anchor Stone Christian Church reached a settlement of a lawsuit allowing the local congregation to use its facilities for religious services. The city also a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * California Meets, Texas Fails to Meet Common Cause's Redistricting Fairness Criteria * Today, Common Cause, the national redistricting leader, released its evaluation of the proposed mid-decade congressional redistricting process in Texas and California against its established fairness criteria. The organization found California meets its criteria, while Texas fails to meet each of the six fair  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Texas House Approving Illegal Congressional Maps * August 20, 2025 Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "At Trump's direction, the Texas House has now passed racist and illegal congressional maps that rob all Texans of their voice. While I am deeply disappointed in this outcome, I am proud of Texas House Democrats for standing up for our  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar And Hunt Energy Company, L.P. Sign Long-Term Strategic Agreement to Deliver Power Solutions for Data Centers IRVING, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Hunt Energy Company, L.P. (Hunt Energy) today announced a long-term strategic collaboration agreement focused on delivering highly efficient, independent energy production. Wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $704K in methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry * LAREDO, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled more than $704,000 in street value. "This significant methamphetamine seizure is a direct result of our officers' impeccable ve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard announces search and rescue (SAR) award winners * The Coast Guard announces this year's winners of some major SAR awards, honoring the incredible acts of bravery during sea rescues and outstanding work by search and rescue professionals. AFRAS Gold Medal Winner: AST2 James Chandler, Air Station Houston for saving 8 lives on May 28, 2024 Here's what happened: A 40-foot   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ JOINED TEACHERS AND RETIREES TO EXPOSE THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BIG, UGLY BILL * BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez was joined by members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Retirees Chapter 12, Brownsville Educators Stand Together American Federation of Teachers (BEST AFT) Local 3877, Texas State Employees Union - Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Texas Republicans Forcing Through Gerrymandered Congressional Maps * HOUSTON, T.X. - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement after the Texas House approved legislation gerrymandering congressional maps at the direction of Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott: "District 29 is not just lines on a map. It is home to working famil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on California Legislature Sending a New Congressional Map to Voters * Following the California legislature's passage of a measure to put a new congressional map and temporary redistricting process before the voters in November to counter the Republican gerrymander in Texas, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "House Democrats will not l  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and staff convocation highlights changes and growth at Lamar University By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) kicked off the 2025-26 school year with President Jaime Taylor's convocation address on Monday, Aug. 18 in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Faculty and staff were served lunch before the event began. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Brett Welch opened th  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * First Liberty Institute President and CEO Kelly Shackelford's Statement on the Passing of Dr. James Dobson * Plano, TX --Kelly Shackelford, president and CEO of First Liberty Institute, and longtime friend of Dr. James Dobson, issued this statement today on the passing of Focus on the Family f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Henry Cuellar Voted Against Saving Texans $3,945 * A new report found out of touch Democrat Henry Cuellar voted AGAINST saving Texas taxpayers $3,945 by opposing expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies, and common sense relief like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and a Social Security tax cut. Radical Democrat Henry Cuellar instead vowed to massively raise taxes on working   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, released the following opening remarks from a July 23, 2025, hearing entitled "Fixing Emergency Management: Examining Improvements to FEMA's Disaster Response." FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency. * * * I want to thank our witness, Mr. Richardson, for being here today to discuss fixing emer  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * How TRICARE covers breastfeeding supplies and services * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Are you pregnant or did you recently have a baby? TRICARE covers certain breast pumps and supplies and breastfeeding counseling at no cost for new mothers. "TRICARE covers these items and services for all TRICARE-eligible female beneficiaries who are at least 27 weeks pregna  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU celebrates unprecedented giving Howard Payne University celebrated a record year in gifts to the university, with more than $12.39 million received from June 2024 to May 2025. This marks the highest fundraising year in university history. Significant gifts were received for campus improvements, totaling $5.99 million that included projects like the Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Woody and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger's ACES Act Signed Into Law * WASHINGTON, DC -- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, had legislation signed into law by President Trump that seeks to lower cancer rates in aviation service members. The bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Ac t directs the VA Secretary to study cancer in  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJericho Silvernail, Special Teams Coordinator - Long Beach City College * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jericho Silvernail, the Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Long Beach City College. Coach Silvernail opens up about his coaching journey, the highs and low  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The International Association of Drilling Contractors, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding concerns about flagging laws and their impact on U.S. foreign trade. The letter was prompted by the FMC's recent investigation into how different flagging regimes may influence international maritime practices. IADC represents drilling contractors operating both onshore and offshore globally, including those using   more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * John Deere Employees Raise $200K for Central Texas Flood Relief Employees rallied together to provide support after devastating flooding * In July, severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, devastated the community, tragically claiming lives and displacing thousands. This natural disaster will require months,   more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 10-Suite Retail Property in Pflugerville, Texas PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, Aug. 21, 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 Windermere Drive Retail Center, a 10-suite shopping center in Pflugerville, Texas. "This transac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Member Webinar Gives Insights into 2025 State Legislative Sessions * Earlier this summer, NMMA hosted a policy webinar, offering members a comprehensive update on priority state-level issues impacting the recreational boating industry. Held in June, the webinar featured key updates on tax and titling changes in Texas, PFAS regulations across the country, i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Millions Of Malaria Diagnoses May Actually Be Brucellosis, Texas A&M Researchers Find A new study estimates up to 7 million people receive incorrect diagnoses each year, leaving patients without proper treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition. By Megan Bennett Brucellosis is a serious and often neglected disease endemic to many low- and middle-income countries around the world. Because it   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * NAVIFOR and NAVIFORES Leadership Unite to Shape Future of Information Warfare FORT WORTH, Texas - Senior leaders from across the US Navy Reserve Information Warfare (IW) community gathered at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth for the annual Naval Information Force Reserve (NAVIFORES) Commander's Conference, June 6-8, 2025. This event is an essential forum for charting the future of   more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 20 [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 Senior Can Add Bible Verse to Parking Space Design After Law Firm Sends Letter * Grand Island, NY --Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firms Mayer Brown LLP and Ganguly Brothers Misula PLLC announced that the Grand Island Central School District will allow Sabrina   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSoth) -- The South Texas Project nuclear power plant has reported a violation of its Fitness for Duty policy, according to an event notification filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, involved a licensed operator at the facility. The report, classified as a non-emergency, states that the operator violated the plant's policy, making the event reportable under federal regulations (10 CFR 26.719(b)(2)(ii)). The notifica  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSoth) -- The New York State Department of Health has reported an incident to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission involving a radiography source that became stuck in its unshielded position. The event occurred on August 12, 2025, at Aegeus Inspection Solutions Inc., Houston, Texas, when a 73.9 Ci iridium-192 source in a Sentinal 880 Delta device failed to retract. The crew immediately cordoned off the area to prevent personnel exposure and notified the radiation safety offic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSoth) -- The U.S. Army has reported the loss of a moisture density gauge to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Troxler model 3440+ gauge, containing 8 millicuries of Cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241/Beryllium, was last seen on June 29, 2025, at Fort Carson, Colorado, before it was supposed to be shipped to Fort Hood, Texas. Despite extensive searches at both military installations and contact with the manufacturer, Troxler, and the shipping carrier, the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jasmine Crockett Visits Fort Bliss, Condemns Trump's Plan to Turn Base into Mass Immigration Detention Camp * EL PASO, TX -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and immigrant rights advocates in El Paso to condemn the Trump administration's plan to convert Fort Bliss into the nation's largest immigration detention camp. The proposed t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Department of the Air Force relies on both advanced technology and a highly capable workforce to maintain global dominance. Military and civilian members serve shoulder-to-shoulder as vital contributors to mission success. Like  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI developing traffic data platform to support Dallas-Fort Worth area travelers * August 21, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), a leader in intelligent transportation systems, was awarded a contract with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to develop a Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) data exchange solution to enhance   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use keychain-sized device for insights on personalized nutrition By Ashley Vargo A handheld sensor and innovative technique developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists could one day offer a noninvasive alternative to food di  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Restoring mined lands through research and training Texas A&M AgriLife supports surface mining reclamation with science-backed expertise and collaborations By Kay Ledbetter In Texas, surface mine reclamation is a decades-long process - one that requires scientific precision, environmental insight and strong collaboration. For ne  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Thai Royal Air Force Nurses introduced to PINC at NAMRU San Antonio * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texa - During a visit to the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute, flight nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force received an education on the Preparatory Iraqi Nursing Course. or PINC, by Dr. Darrin Frye, chief science director, Naval Med  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: Understanding key differences * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care. "When you need dental c  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * The Ukrainian Underground: Lessons for MEDCOM Sustainment in LSCO By COL Joseph (J.J.) Serowik, Center for Army Lessons Learned Executive Summary The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has starkly demonstrated the vulnerability of traditional medical infrastructure to deliberate attack, prompting a remarkable adaptation in Ukrainian battlefield medicine. This paper examines Ukraine's innovative approach - a dece  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University Launches Wayhaven AI Coach to Complement Other Wellness Systems, Human Support By Kelly Schafler The University of Houston aims to bridge gaps in on-campus mental health services with new investments in personnel and Wayhaven -- an artificial intelligence-driven wellness coach. The chatbot and app will complement care provided by UH's licensed clinicians, providing free support to students this   more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Combating the hidden health crisis of childhood inactivity how to reverse eight hours of sitting with evidence-based movement strategies Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a new UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this inaugural edition, we explore pediatric medicine's overlooked epidemic, childhood inactivity, and t  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UT System Regents Award UTEP $118M for Campus Revitalization Regents also approve new Student Union project at their August meeting * The University of Texas System Board of Regents allocated $118 million to fund maintenance projects to refresh and revitalize the UTEP campus during their regular August meeting today. The funds will be distributed over three years to address critical   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Novel tool helps identify key targets to strengthen CAR NK cell therapies * Researchers developed the first genome-wide CRISPR screening tool for primary human natural killer (NK) cells * Study revealed critical regulators of NK cell activity that can be targeted to improve chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) NK cell therapies * Findings open new avenues for developing   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Vaginal estrogen tablets may be safe for postmenopausal women who have had a stroke * Research Highlights: * Hormone replacement therapy using vaginal estrogen tablets was not associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke for postmenopausal women who have already had a stroke, according to a data analysis from a health registry in Denmark. * This is one of th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Wrinkles in atomically thin materials unlock ultraefficient electronics * Wrinkles can be an asset -- especially for next-generation electronics. Rice University scientists have discovered that tiny creases in two-dimensional materials can control electrons' spin with record precision, opening the path to ultracompact, energy-efficient electronic devices. Representation of electron spins in a bent 2D materi  more