HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A new chapter: Rice's School of Humanities becomes School of Humanities and Arts * To recognize a growing investment in the visual arts and creative writing, Rice University's School of Humanities is changing its name to the School of Humanities and Arts. "Rice is investing in the creative disciplines at a time when the arts and humanities are central to solving complex global challenges," said Amy Dittmar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Civil Liberties Union and University of Texas at Austin Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Prison and Jail Innovation Lab issued a report detailing the rapid growth and critical challenges of the elderly incarcerated population in the United States. The report reveals that elderly individuals--defined as those aged 55 and older--now represent nearly one in every six people behind bars. This demographic shift is creating severe human, operati  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * ADF commends Gov. Abbott for protecting Texas women and girls The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Sara Beth Nolan regarding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signing Monday of SB 8, a bill that protects women and girls' privacy based on the biological differences between males   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army retention transformation: Data-driven talent alignment, new incentives, expanded programs * WASHINGTON - The Army is transforming its retention strategies across all ranks to focus on keeping high quality Soldiers and aligning their talents with the Army's evolving priorities. These changes include expanding retention programs to include officers and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-DFW to Join Texas, National Civil Rights, Interfaith Groups for 'Save Gaza Mega March' in Dallas * On Saturday, October 4, the Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) will join dozens of other civil rights, interfaith, humanitarian, and grassroots organizations from across Texas and the United States to host the " Sa  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Ashley Yu explores technology, teaching, and real-world connections New BIS faculty member brings passion for hands-on learning and research into emerging technologies Author: Alisha Draper When Ashley Yu talks about her path into higher education, her story starts with family. "Many of my family members are educators, so I've always loved this career path," Yu said. "When I came to the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Urges President Trump to Advocate for Raising the Pilot Retirement Age Current policy forces pilots into an early retirement, drives up passenger prices * U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to President Trump on Friday encouraging the U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Pfluger's 'GenAI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act' in Newsweek: "Our Policy Must Be Proactive to Keep Up With the Emerging Threat" Last week, Newsweek featured Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, in an article highlighting the heightene  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Older Job Applicants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the bipartisan Protect Older Job Applicants Act (link is external), which would restore critical protections for older Americans facing age discrimination in hiring. Introduction of this bill comes at the start of National Employ Older Workers Week,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Modernize Spaceports * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and a group of his Senate colleagues introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act, which would encourage the development of commercial spaceports through the modernization of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Students' Religious Freedom on College Campuses * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), James Lankford (R-OK), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Equal Campus Access Act, which would codify a U.S. Department of Education (DoED) policy from the first Trump administration to ensure religious student organizations on college campuses do not face discrimination:   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * CrowdStrike Powers Cyber Services, Accelerates SOC Transformation with KPMG KPMG adopts Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, expands use of the Falcon platform through CrowdStrike's Engagement License Program to deliver new services * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that KPMG is expand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Announces Co-Chairmanship of Congressional Musicians' Caucus * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his co-chairmanship of the House Congressional Musicians' Caucus alongside Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas). The caucus is dedicated to supporting musicians and advancing the music industry, ensuring this vital sector continues to fuel creativity and economic growth across the nation.  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil Guyana expands capacity with seventh offshore development * SPRING, Texas - ExxonMobil has made a final investment decision for the Hammerhead development offshore Guyana, after receiving the required regulatory approvals. Hammerhead, the seventh project on the Stabroek block, is anticipated to come online in 2029. The development wi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF helps Texas families file new suit to stop districts from displaying 10 Commandments * Photo by Laura Rivera on Unsplash A group of 15 nonreligious and multifaith Texas families filed a new lawsuit with the assistance of the Freedom From Religion Foundation in federal court today to stop their public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments in  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU students participate in Mission Waco Poverty Simulation Howard Payne University's Department of Social Work recently took part in Mission Waco's Poverty Simulation, an experience in which the Social Work Program has participated for nearly 15 years. The immersive experience places students in real-life scenarios where they must navigate difficult choices faced by those living in poverty or facing homele  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 23 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Comfort Suites near Texas Medical Center - NRG Stadium HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 55-key Comfort Suites near Texas Medical Center - NRG Stadium, located at 1055 McNee Road, Houston, Texas 77054. The property, built in 2002, was purchased by MC Hanuman MHM Inc., based in Houston, Texas, from Avalon  more

COPPELL, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The International Association of Venue Managers issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Venue Sustainalytics: Ground-Breaking Data Benchmarking By Amy Fitzpatrick IAVM is excited to introduce its membership to a new, free tool for event venues: Venue Sustainalytics. Along with Honeycomb Strategies and Trade Show News Network, we've been at the forefront of developing this industry-wide benchmarking platform in response to our membership who want t  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins Prevails in Top 5 Showdown * In a matchup of two top five ranked teams, it was No. 3 Johns Hopkins who stole the show at No. 5 Susquehanna. The Blue Jays scored 33 unanswered points to win going away, 40-22. Susquehanna closed within 11 points in the fourth quarter after two straight touchdown drives, 33-22, but Johns Hopkins put the game away on a 38 yard touc  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize * DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2025 -- Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina, will receive this year's Population Research Prize at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting, to be   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy M eink emphasized familiar themes - the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New Officer Training School Mission Command scenarios prepare tomorrow's leaders * MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama - Officer Training School integrated new, dynamic Mission Command Experiences (MCEs) into the curriculum, preparing Air Force and Space Force officers for the future fight. Mission command is a leadership philosophy that enables Airmen and G  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * NFL CPR commitment awards Super Bowl tickets and $50,000 in school equipment * DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2025 -- Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to enco  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Oklahoma Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- July 2025 * Oklahoma had 104,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 98,000 openings in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Oklahoma was 5.5 perc  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Psychological distress common after a heart attack, may lead to future heart conditions Statement Highlights: * An estimated 33-50% of heart attack survivors may experience some form of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can affect physical recovery and long-term health. * People wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Public Citizen Statement on CPS Energy's 'C' Rating in Latest Dirty Truth Report * SAN ANTONIO - Today, the Sierra Club released its annual Dirty Truth report, which rates 75 electric utilities on their progress toward embracing renewable sources of energy, like wind and solar. The utilities analyzed include CPS Energy, which received a C grade. Public Citizen, through its energy program,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Welcomes Rep. Estes as New Co-Chair of Congressional Musicians' Caucus * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Musicians' Caucus, announced Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) as the new Co-Chair to help elevate the cultural and economic impact of music and the arts on Americans' daily lives. "Music  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice convenes leaders to tackle urgent water challenges * Rice University is fostering sustainable water and energy solutions by convening leaders across industry, policy and research to confront one of the most pressing challenges of our time: water scarcity and resilience. The Rice WaTER Institute, in partnership with Noverram, hosted the Water Nexus Conference 2025 as part of Houston Energy and Climate   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior Air Force leader recounts recent successes, underscores need to outpace adversaries * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - During a keynote address at an Air and Space Forces Association cyber conference at National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 22, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin spoke of the service's recent successes -- both real-world and exer  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI celebrates completion of high-speed propulsion engine research facility * September 22, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) today celebrated the completion of the Center for Accelerating Materials and Processes (CAMP), a new facility that will support research and development for tomorrow's high-speed aerospace engines. The grand opening event included tours  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI managed the IMAP payload set to launch this month to map the boundary of the heliosphere * September 22, 2025 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is managing the payload of instruments aboard NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) spacecraft scheduled to launch on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at 7:32 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Why women bear the burden of dementia: Unraveling the sex gap Groundbreaking research sheds light on why women are disproportionately affected by dementia - and points to promising new avenues in personalized care. By Zaid Elayyan, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Nearly two-thirds of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease are women, and they often experienc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Trellis Foundation and UpSkill America Launch Inaugural Implementation Cohort for Streamlining Success in Nursing Programs in Texas * # Austin, TX, September 22, 2025 - The Trellis Foundation, in collaboration with UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute, is thrilled to launch the inaugural cohort of implementation partners for the Streamlining Success in Nursin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Two arrested for transporting 55 illegal aliens inside hidden compartment in produce trailer * McALLEN, Texas - Two men, one an illegal alien himself, have been charged with human smuggling, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Brandon Lajohn Hargrove, 43, Houston, and Jose Luis Castellanos-Hercules, 21, an illegal alien from Honduras, allegedly tra  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Awarded $1M to Study Teacher Certification Pathways, Outcomes CREATE Researchers Aim to Strengthen Texas' Teacher Pipeline with Support from Houston Endowment By Kelly Schafler, 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu As Texas faces a shortage of certified teachers, University of Houston researchers are at the forefront of developing a strong, sustainable teacher workforce -- backed   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New University of Houston Survey Reveals Houstonians Are Struggling with Cost of Living, Job Security Amid AI Rise Key Takeaways * 34% of householders report they are currently looking for a job; among those job seekers, 72% are already employed. * 85.6% of respondents identified rising cost of living as one of their top three economic challenges -- followed by wage stagnation and limited job ava  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Texas at Austin Division of Student Affairs issued a report detailing the transformative impact of student involvement beyond the classroom, highlighting research on the economic and educational benefits of volunteerism, organizational participation, and on-campus employment. According to the 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report, UT Austin students collectively contributed an estimated 5.2 million volunteer hours, equating to nearly $102 million in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Weslaco woman admits role in cocaine trafficking scheme * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 34-year-old South Texas woman has admitted she conspired to possess with intent to deliver more than five kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Upon her initial arrest, Edith Gonzalez admitted she "knew this date was coming" and to personally "gift-  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market Brings Private-Label Products to Asia for the First Time * AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 22, 2025) - Whole Foods Market is expanding the international reach of its private-label brand, introducing a broad selection of organic and responsibly sourced products to Asia. Starting Sept. 23, grocery shoppers in Singapore will be able to purchase hundreds of Whole Foods   more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * WPIX-TV To Carry Exclusive Live Coverage of Events Featuring Candidates for New Jersey Governor and Lt. Governor * "Debate Night in NJ: Lieutenant Governor" Airs September 30 "One on One: Race for NJ Governor" Airs October 3 NEW YORK, NY - [September 22, 2025 ] - WPIX-TV (PIX11), "New York's Very Own," today announced it will air exclusive live   more