HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Working for Better': Ecklund's latest book explores religious pluralism in today's diverse workplace * As workplaces continue to grow more diverse and dynamic, many workers are thinking more deeply about how to stay true to their spiritual values while actively contributing to their organizations. A new book by a Rice University expert explores this growing need and offers a thoughtful framework for navigati  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * 2025-26 Fellows of HACU's Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo announced * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce the 26 fellows who were selected for the seventh cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. Since its inception, the program has advanced the careers of leaders within a wid  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Land Cruiser: Built to Explore, Designed to Impress * * Impressive 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of Torque * Rugged Heritage-Inspired Design Elements * Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive with Center and Rear Locking Differentials * Available Fall 2025 with a Starting MSRP of $57,200* PLANO, Texas (Sept. 9, 2025) - The 2026 Land Cruiser continues to exemplify the perfect balance of ru  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA Coaches Trophy Tour Presented by US LBM: Week 2 Recap from Lexington * The AFCA Coaches Trophy Tour presented by US LBM rolled into Lexington for Week 2, and it was another unforgettable weekend celebrating college football. Media Momentum The weekend kicked off strong with multiple in-market broadcast and news features highlighting the trophy's arrival in town: *  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA Patch Weekend Celebrates Ninth Straight Year of Success * For the ninth consecutive year, football coaching staffs proudly wore American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) patches on their shirts during the first two weeks of the 2025 football season showcasing their support for the association and its mission. More than 600 high school, junior college, and four-year co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours * AMARILLO, TX -- Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for September in Decatur, Dalhart, Henrietta, Chico, Chillicothe, and Claude hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all doc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Amends Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens; Mexfly) Quarantine Areas in Texas * Subject: APHIS Amends Mexican Fruit Fly ( Anastrepha ludens ; Mexfly) Quarantine Areas in Texas To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Between August 22 and September 2, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Texas Delegation in Fight to Lower Energy Costs by Slashing Regulations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) in leading more than 40 of their colleagues - including the entire Texas Republican Delegation - in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Praises Supreme Court Decision Upholding DHS Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Perdomo v. Noem, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to continue removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities: "Today's Supreme Court decision is a critical  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Canadian national sentenced to over 11 years in prison for facilitating cocaine shipments from South America to Canada A 35-year-old man who illegally resided in the Heights area in Houston has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a transnational drug trafficking organization, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Jack Kasjan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- CHRISTUS Health, a major not-for-profit health system with facilities across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, has expressed serious concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In a public comment letter submitted to HRSA, the organization highlighted several apprehensions, emphasizing that the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program is at risk. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * The Committee on Small Business Reports One Bill Favorably to the House Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the one bill considered was passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today's markup. "For over fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Kicks off Inaugural Call for Texas Music Nominations to the National Recording Registry * September 09, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced his first ever call for songs and albums by Texas artists to the National Recording Registry, highlighting Texas' rich music heritage and legacy. "Texas is a hub for creative talent and the birthpla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Eight Amendments to FY26 NDAA Focused on U.S. Strategic Defense, Innovation, and Global Competitiveness * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) has introduced eight amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), each designed to reinforce American leadership, modernize national security policy, and close operational gaps across critical domains.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Appointed to New January 6th Subcommittee * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after being appointed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the new January 6th subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee: "On January 6th, 2021, our democracy was attacked. A violent mob, fueled by Donald Trump's lies, storm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: 'The Blockade Ends Today' * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined a press conference with Senate GOP leadership to discuss his work in spearheading the rules change to address Democrats' historic obstruction of President Trump's nominees and announce his intent to offer a resolution to pass via unanimous consent later today that was previously introduced by Senator Klobuchar (D-MN)  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * Decorum Wealth Management Launches with Support from LPL Strategic Wealth "Our team chose LPL because of the unique value of Strategic Wealth. At first, the idea of going independent seemed like a tall challenge, but with the steppingstones that Strategic Wealth provides, it became doable and even aspirational." - Ronald Ewing * SAN DIEGO - September 9, 2025   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Diodes Incorporated and Texas A&M Partner to Promote Semiconductor Skills and Industry Acumen Texas A&M University graduate students are conducting semiconductor research projects related to chip design, biomedical applications and machine learning. By Katie Satterlee A donation from the Diodes Foundation (Diodes Incorporated) is powering an educational initiative for graduat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Mobilizes Support for Missouri Democrats in Latest Fight Against Donald Trump's Gerrymandering Scheme * After rallying in Texas and Chicago against Donald Trump's gerrymandering attacks, the DNC is all hands on deck to support Missouri Democrats and Missouri voters as they defend against Republicans' plot to rig congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. The DNC will leverage its tens  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Far from West Coast, UTA team tracks California quakes Study of rock samples helps pinpoint which faults may host future earthquakes * The University of Texas at Arlington is far from California earthquake country, yet its researchers are helping pinpoint which sections of the San Andreas Fault are most active. Nathan Brown, UT Arlington assistant professor of earth and environme  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New federal strategy outlines approach to protect children's health * The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) today released its second report, outlining the administration's strategy to address chronic disease among children. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, released the following stat  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Flipping the switch on disease: Texas A&M scientists pioneer light-controlled genetic tools Researchers have created tools that respond to blue light with pinpoint accuracy, potentially revolutionizing cell therapy, cancer treatment and precision medicine. By Pooja Chettiar, Texas A&M Health Imagine being able to flip a light switch to control disease pathways inside a living cell. A team of   more

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Welcomes Uchi for a Collaboration Preview Dinner at Vernick Fish * Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center will host a one-night-only collaboration dinner with Uchi, the acclaimed, James Beard Award-winning restaurant from Austin, Texas. On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, celebrated Chef Tyson Cole will join fellow J  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Halliburton launches SmartWell Turing electro-hydraulic control system for improved reservoir management Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today launches the Turing electro-hydraulic control system, the next generation of SmartWell intelligent completions technology. This system sets a new standard in reservoir flow control suitable for all c  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How communities can bridge the digital divide * With two-thirds of its households lacking broadband access in 2019, Brownsville, Texas, ranked as one of the nation's "worst-connected cities," according to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. The pandemic further exposed that deficit, with most of the city's workforce unable to work remotely. Determined to address the problem, a new mayor and advocates leve  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts Launch Explosive New Multi-Part Podcast "Curse of: America's Next Top Model" The Series Will Investigate Reality TV's Most Iconic--and Infamous--Competition Series and the Cultural Impact of the TV Juggernaut that Defined a Generation * NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts, a division of Glass Entertainment Group, today announced the launch of thei  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Presents a Warm and Welcoming New Series, "Desperately Devoted," Hosted by Teri Hatcher, Andrea Bowen and Emerson Tenney * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a brand new podcast titled "Desperately Devoted" hosted by award-winning actress Teri Hatcher, her Desperate Housewives TV daughter Andrea Bowen, and h  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University launches literacy partnership with United Way, BISD By April Thompson and John Rollins Lamar University (LU) has teamed up with United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County and Beaumont ISD to sponsor and support book vending machines for several local elementary campuses, part of a literacy initiative aimed at rewarding students with free books they can take home. The machines are part of Uni  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * New Show How Are We Today? Expands the Conversation on Mental Health * How Are We Today?, an educational program focused on mental health awareness and education, premieres September 15 on Public Television Austin, Texas (September 9, 2025)  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Parker, Colorado, to Open October 9 * Parker, Co. (September 9, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,000-square-foot store, located at 8665 Kings Point Way, Parker, Co., on October 9, 2025. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The new store's product assortment featu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Arrington Lead Effort to Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led over 40 of their colleagues, including the entire Texas Republican Delegation, in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, recommending modifications to the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing serious concerns over the proposed 9% cut to Medicare reimbursements as part of the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rate Update. The implications of such a reduction could jeopardize operations and patient care across multiple communities served by the agency in Texas. The organization indicates that the propos  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Q&A: TRICARE For Life coverage of weight loss medications * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements. Y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Introduces Domestic Jobs Protection Act Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today introduced the Domestic Jobs Protection Act which ensures no future administration can exploit discretionary work permits to revive DACA-style programs or expand illegal immigration at the expense of American workers. The legislation reclaims Congress's constitutional authority by removing the De  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green Questions Accessibility of Funding; More Tier One Capital Needed for Black-Owned Banks * (Washington, DC) -- On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Promoting the Health of the Banking Sector: Reforming Resolution and Broadening Funding Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * September Poll: 64% of Republican and Independent Voters Want Ban for Mid-Decade Redistricting * Republican and Independent voters want Congress to step up and ban mid-decade redistricting in opposition to a White House desperate to hold onto power - including 60% of voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024. That's the latest from a poll of registered voters that Common Cause commissioned wi  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * South Carolinian Now Allowed to Hold Religious Signs in Public following District Court Order * Chapin, SC --The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina issued a preliminary injunction blocking a Chapin ordinance that required Ernest Giardino, a local resident, to obtai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has made a determination regarding items for the "International Surrealism" exhibition. Objects from abroad are being imported for display at the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, Texas. The exhibition may also be shown at other venues. The State Department determined the items are of cultural importance. It was also determined that their temporary display in the United States serves the national interest. The exhibition is organized thr  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Swift Removal of Academic Leaders at Texas A&M Signals the Death of Academic Freedom in the State, Warns PEN America * Following a political firestorm over the content of a children's literature course related to understandings of gender, the president of Texas A&M University yesterday a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led team discovers methane gas on Makemake * September 9, 2025 -- A Southwest Research Institute-led team has reported the first detection of gas on the distant dwarf planet Makemake, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This discovery makes Makemake only the second trans-Neptunian object, after Pluto, where the presence of gas has been confirmed. The gas   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Taste the journey: American Airlines elevates inflight dining with global flavors * American Airlines is bringing even more flavor to the skies, expanding its destination-inspired dining program to routes across Oceania and South America. Following the successful launch on select European flights earlier this summer, this culinary initiative is the latest way American is enhancing the cu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice (TAHC&H) recently submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing deep concerns regarding proposed Medicare cuts that could lead to a 9% reduction in payment rates for home health agencies. TAHC&H represents over 1,200 licensed Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) across Texas, emphasizing the negative impact these reductions may have on the essential care t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Three high-level MS-13 gang members plead guilty to 50-year sentences in large-scale racketeering conspiracy involving murder and other violent crimes Five more MS-13 members expected to receive terms of 35-50 years * GALVESTON, Texas - Eight El Salvadorian citizens who illegally resided in Houston and are members of the violent transnation  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Maverick Hall marks milestone for UTA UT System chancellor, President Cowley officially unveil UTA's new 654-bed residence hall * Maverick Hall, The University of Texas at Arlington's newest and largest residence hall, was officially unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. With 654 beds, the 206,000-square-foot, five-story building is meeting the demand for on-campus hou  more