RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 59th Medical Wing transitions to Air Force Medical Command * * Published Sept. 10, 2025 * By Brian J. Valencia Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas -- The 59th Medical Wing, the U.S. Air Force's largest medical wing and a cornerstone of military medicine, officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to the newly established Air Force Medi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- A Pineywoods Home Health Care Inc., headquartered in Lufkin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) voicing strong opposition to proposed cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for home health agencies. The agency's latest rule threatens to severely impact rural healthcare operations and patient access across the nation. In the correspondence, the CEO of A Pineywoods highli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- AccelHealth, a federally qualified health center based in Texas, has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to exempt all Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In a public comment letter to the agency, AccelHealth argued that the pilot program threatens the core mission of health centers by imposing financial and operational burdens that could significantly imp  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Air Force Grants Master Sergeant's Request to Wear Beard as an Expression of His Religious Faith * Lisa Johnston, ljohnston@avemaria.edu Mobile: 239-687-5443 Atlantic City, NJ --First Liberty Institute and the Ave Maria School of Law Veterans and Servicemembers Law Clinic announced that   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC launch $1M partnership to advance housing stability for New Yorkers * Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHSNYC) have launched a multi-year partnership to support housing stability and expand economic opportunity for New Yorkers. The announcement comes at a time when the housing affordability   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced a settlement with Greystar Management Services LLC, Charleston, South Carolina, in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit accusing the company and RealPage Inc., Richardson, Texas, of colluding to inflate apartment rents through shared data and software tools. The agreement, detailed in a Federal Register notice dated September 5, 2025, resolves claims against Greystar but leaves the broader case against RealPage a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds Introduction of Bill to Fight Frivolous Lawsuits * Sep 10, 2025Washington -- Today, the American Trucking Associations commended Representatives Mike Collins (R-Georgia), Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin), Brandon Gill (R-Texas) and Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) for introducing the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, legislation designed to reduce frivolous laws  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids Release Statement on Third Bipartisan ATC/NAS Modernization Working Group Session * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) released the statement below following the third bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Workin  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Big 12 Football on TNT this Saturday Night - No. 24 Arizona State Sun Devils to Host Texas State Bobcats at 10:30 p.m. ET * TNT Sports will continue its season-long coverage of Big 12 football with the No. 24 Arizona State Sun Devils hosting the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV and HBO Max presented by Modelo. P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers apprehend man wanted for sexual offenses at McAllen International Airport * McALLEN, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the McAllen International Airport apprehended a male Mexican national, lawful permanent resident of the United States wanted on an outstanding warrant for indecent assault and ind  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. has voiced strong objections to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program in a recent public comment letter. The 340B program plays a crucial role for CHCSCT and over 1,400 other federally qualified health centers across the nation by providing essential low-cost medications to underserved populations. The organizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Community Health Development Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns over the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit health center, based in Texas, emphasizes that the 340B program is vital for providing affordable medications to low-income patients, especially in medically underserved communities. The letter highlights   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Highlights Article About the Impacts of President Trump's Funding Bill on Local Domestic Abuse Response Team Program * ( Houston, TX ) - Today, Congressman Al Green highlights an article written by Houston Chronicle staff writers Abby Church and Matt DeGrood titled, "'Women will die:' Houston's domestic violence response team faces uncertain future as funds run dry." This article emp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Pushes Amendments to Relieve Service Members from Medical Debt * September 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced three amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provide additional financial relief to civilians who receive emergency med  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Critical Breast Cancer Program Receives Funding Increase Under House Appropriations Bill * Susan G. Komen (R) urges passage before end of current fiscal year The House Committee on Appropriations has advanced the funding bill for programs within the De  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * CrowdStrike and Amazon Business Prime Transform Cybersecurity for Small Businesses New collaboration makes AI-native protection accessible, affordable, and easy to manage for Business Prime members on Essentials, Small, Medium, and Enterprise plans * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) tod  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz Letter to DOJ on Biden Pardons: "A Direct and Unprecedented Assault on Our Constitutional Order" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in support of the Department of Justice's investigation into the Biden Administration's mass pa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Cutting $350M in Federal Grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions Erases Decades of Progress and Hurts Millions of Students, says LatinoJustice * Press Contact: media@latinojustice.org New York, NY - US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced today that the Department of Education will eliminate $350M in grants to Hispanic-Serving In  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Debtor Who Led Crypto Investment Scheme Denied Bankruptcy Discharge * The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment denying a bankruptcy discharge of more than $12.5 million to a Texas man who concealed assets and lied in his bankruptcy case to evade his creditors, including investors in his cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. On Aug. 1, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Dems Block Cornyn Resolution Allowing for Nomination Votes En Bloc, Paving Way for Senate Republicans to Expedite Confirmations * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) offered a resolution to pass via unanimous consent that was previously introduced by Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) and would allow for a group of nominees advanced out of the same Senate committee to be considered en bloc.   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * East Texas Entrepreneurs to Benefit from $54K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank * Representatives from FHLB Dallas, Woodforest National Bank and Austin Bank celebrate $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program funds to Lending Avenue, which will support East Texas entrepreneurs. TYLER, TEXAS, September 10, 202  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Executive-led business roundtable drives industrial growth and global competitiveness in the Gulf South * WASHINGTON - Today, a coalition of leading energy and industrial executives launched the Gulf South Business Roundtable. The effort is dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness, infrastructure development and industrial growth across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has completed an environmental assessment for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project, which Gulf South Pipeline Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, proposed. The project is located in St. Martin and Ascension Parishes, Louisiana, and would allow Gulf South to restore the pipeline system's maximum allowable operating pressure. This would enable the company to deliver an additional 236,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing a request from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, for more time to complete its 507G Line Abandonment Project in Louisiana. The company filed the request on August 27, 2025, asking to extend the deadline for construction and service until December 31, 2027. The project is located in the Acadia, Vermilion, Iberia, and St. Mary Parishes. An earlier order from FERC required the company to abandon the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $432,000 in Grants for Storm-Resistant Roofs * FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank awarded $117,068 in FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Funds to West 30's Redemption Company to help dozens of Louisiana residents to install new storm-resistant roofing. METAIRIE, LOUISIANA, September 10, 2025--Thirty Louisiana homeowner  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a conditional registration for new uses of the herbicide dicamba on genetically engineered cotton and soybean crops. The registration allows for uses across several states including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas, among others. The herbicide, produced by Monsanto Company under the name M1768 (Xtendimax with VaporGrip Technology), is designed to be applied post-emergence to crops that have been developed to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Healing Hands Healthcare, a Medicare-certified home health provider catering to 1200 beneficiaries in 22 counties across North Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing strong opposition to the proposed 6.4% payment cut under the Home Health Prospective Payment System for 2026. According to the letter, home health agencies continue to operate on tight margins due to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Brazos Valley Community Action Agency Inc. dba HealthPoint, a federally qualified health center based in Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The agency's initiative, which aims to implement a rebate model for the 340B program, has raised concerns about its potential impact on community health centers and their ab  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston to welcome national, global energy startups, innovators to showcase region's leadership at citywide conference, co-hosted by Rice Alliance * Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week begins Sept. 15 and exemplifies how Houston is developing and scaling real solutions for the challenge of meeting growing global energy demand while reducing carbon emissions. Born out of a mission to showcase the cutting-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits Latin America to Strengthen National Security and Economic Ties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, traveled to El Salvador, Panama, and Mexico to meet with leaders in each country to emphasize the importance of bilateral relations, and advance policies reversing encroachment by the Chinese Communist Party, counter  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues Fort Worth-Area Tax Preparation Business and Its Owners * Note: View complaint here. The Justice Department today filed a civil injunction suit in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas. The lawsuit seeks to bar Amberley Ritter, Wesley Franklin, Mark Burkart, Kenneth Garner, and DFW Integrity Taxpros Services LLC, which does business as Integrity Tax Pros, from owning or oper  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives: "Our service members require the most advanced capabilities and cut  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- MediaJustice issued a report highlighting community impacts from hyperscale data centers, citing projected 2025 water use of 49 billion gallons in Texas amid drought, opaque disclosures by major tech firms, and fiscal trade offs from tax incentives that shift costs to residents while delivering few jobs. The paper, The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South, argues utility demands and subsidies tied to rapid AI driven expansion risk undermining loc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New climate models to reveal secret life of water * When it comes to Earth's climate system, water is often at the center of the story -- whether it's too much, too little or arriving at the wrong time. And while today's climate models can tell us how much rain might fall or how humid the air might be, they often can't answer the simpler, and perhaps more important, question: Where did this water come from?   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale and Financing of 362-Unit Trophy Multifamily Property Minutes from Downtown Austin Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Veranda, a 362-unit trophy multifamily property located at 7205 E Ben White Boulevard, just minutes from downtown Austin, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represe  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Television Stations Across Virginia To Air Exclusive Live Coverage of Gubernatorial Debate Between Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on October 9 at 7 p.m. ET * Debate Represents the Only Time the Candidates Will Meet Face-to-Face Broadcast to Reach a Potential Audience of More Than Four Million V  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger: Political violence is from the pit of hell and has no place in this country * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. "Camille and I are mourning the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in a horrific act of political violence. Charlie was a loving father, devoted husband, and dear   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Prism Health North Texas, a federally qualified health center, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized that the 340B program plays a vital role in providing low-cost medications to underserved communities across Texas and beyond. In the letter, the health center highlighted that with approximate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Statement in Response to House Intelligence Committee Passage of FY26 IAA * Washington, D.C.-- In response to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04), issued the following statement: "The House Intelligence Committee's passage of the fiscal year 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act is a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Statement in Response to Russian Drone Fleet Violation of Polish Airspace * Washington, D.C.-- In response to the violation of Polish airspace this morning by Russian attack drones, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04), issued the following statement: "The violation of Polish airspace this morning by Russian attack drones makes clear yet again that Vladimir Putin remains the number one obstacle to pe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green Continues the Fight for Living Wage * (Washington, DC) -- On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Proxy Power and Proposal Abuse: Reforming Rule 14a-8 to Protect Shareholder Value." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Speaks on House Floor in Support of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Click here or above to watch the clip. Rep. Ronny Jackson's remarks as prepared: "I rise in support of HR 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Passes NDAA Amendment to Leverage San Antonio's Military Strengths Ahead of Proposed Army North, South Consolidation * Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) secured the approval of a bipartisan amendment to the must-pass FY26 NDAA. This amendment, supported by the entire San Antonio congressional delegation, directs the Department of Defense to take into account San Antonio's w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Veasey Condemns Republicans Use of Service Members as Pawns for Their Culture Wars * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey has released the following statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Traditionally, our country's armed services have welcomed families of all backgrounds. Ever since President Truman integrated the military, our armed forces have been a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists develop hydrogel platform for long-lasting, precision drug delivery * Taking medications on time, in the right dose and for the prescribed duration can be challenging for patients, and failure to do so comes with steep costs, causing 10% of hospitalizations and billions in avoidable spending in the United States alone, according to some estimates. A team of Rice University scientists has deve  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice-Houston Methodist partnership uses machine learning to reveal hidden patient groups in common heart valve disease * Recent research from Rice University and Houston Methodist shows how data-driven methods can sharpen doctors' decisions for patients with aortic regurgitation, a common heart condition where the heart valve doesn't close properly and blood leaks backward into the heart. By applying unsuper  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Visits Texas on the Returning Education to the States Tour * AUSTIN, TEXAS - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Austin, Texas on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon toured Alpha School, a private K-8th grade school which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor education to each student's needs, and joined school leader  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Building a Brighter Future in Kilgore, Texas The new Christus Memorial Hospital in Kilgore, Texas, was constructed with energy efficient features as part of Southwestern Electric Power Company's (SWEPCO) energy efficiency incentive program. SWEPCO provided the City of Kilgore $25,755 for enhancements that are projected to reduce the hospital's power usa  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Charlie Kirk's Passing by First Liberty Institute President and CEO Kelly Shackelford * Plano, TX -- Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, and longtime friend of Charlie Kirk, issued this statement today on the tragic killing of Charlie: "I will great  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has granted an exemption to Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Inc., Wilburton, to extend its lease with BNSF Railway Co. Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. The exemption covers a segment of rail line that spans approximately 10.658 miles, located on BNSF's Shawnee Industrial Spur in Shawnee. This action allows Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad to continue its role as the operator of the rail line. The company is a Class III rail carrier and will continue  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI study reveals first MMS observations of waves generated by PUIs near Earth * September 10, 2025 -- A new study led by Southwest Research Institute's Dr. Michael Starkey has provided observational evidence from the SwRI-led Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Mission of pickup ions (PUIs) and associated wave activity in the near-Earth solar wind environment. The MMS miss  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Improving the seal on subsurface energy storage By Kendra Bolin Researchers receive seed grant funding to advance research into the integrity and interactions of subsurface storage. As researchers continue innovating energy storage methods and efficiency, underground -- or subsurface -- storage is emerging as a possible answer to industry challenges. From storing new fuel so  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Researchers uncover potential biosignatures on Mars By Lesley Henton, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications A Texas A&M geologist says recent findings from the Perseverance rover may point to the presence of past microbial life on ancient Mars. A new study co-authored by Texas A&M University geologist Dr. Michael Tice has revealed potential chemical signatures of ancien  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Texas Hospital Association (THA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for calendar year 2026. The association, which represents more than 460 member hospitals and health systems across Texas, is particularly focused on how these changes may impact rural health care access and the viability of home hea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Biomedical Engineering Researchers Awarded $3.6M to Examine Retinal Diseases and Blindness By Laurie Fickman A team of endowed professors and vision researchers at the University of Houston has been awarded over $3.6 million by the National Eye Institute to investigate a gene in the eye, crucial for normal vision, but when mutated causes retinal diseases that lead to blindness. When   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has issued a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration's proposed 340B Rebate Pilot Program. This program suggests that drug manufacturers replace upfront discounts with backend rebates for certain drugs starting in 2026, a change UTMB argues would undermine patient care and increase costs for hospitals already serving vul  more