WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Amarion Rhodes Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Balch Springs, TX - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Texas state house candidate, Amarion Rhod  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * NIH awards more than $15 million to fund two rare diseases consortia Baylor College of Medicine has received new funding from the National Institutes of Health for two consortia in the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network: $7.4 million over five years to renew the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC) and $8.2 million over five years to launch the Rare Organic Acidemias Research (ROAR) Consortium  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $200K in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry * DEL RIO, Texas-- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $200,000 in cocaine. "This significant narcotic seizure is a direct reflection of the dedication and vigilance of our officers," said Port Director Lilian  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- City of Lewisville (Texas) Mayor TJ Gilmore submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in favor of the proposed rulemaking on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The writer spoke to the benefits of drone delivery and urged the agency to adopt regulations that support its growth. The letter stated that the community of Lewisville has experienced the benefits of drone delivery firsthand, including the safe, fast, and en  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Reacts to Latest Data on Republican Healthcare Premium Increases * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after data was published by the House Budget Committee on the impacts of Republicans choosing to let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire: "Donald Trump and Republicans swore to the American people that they would lower costs y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Celebrates Completion of Sugar Land Training Facility for First Responders * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the completion of Sugar Land's Public Safety Training Facility with a ribbon cutting and walk through of the facility with Sugar Land Mayor Carol McCutcheon, Sugar Land Police Chief Pete Lara, and Sugar Land Fire Chief Mark Campise. The   more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Conquer Every Corner in the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla * * New Structural Enhancements Improve Body Rigidity * New Secondary Air Intake Improves Engine Temperature Control & Performance * 2026 GR Corolla is Available in Two Grades: GR Corolla and GR Corolla Premium Plus * Available JBL Premium Sound System Enhanced with Active Sound Control and a Subwoofer * Manufacturer's  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Activity declines slightly, uncertainty remains elevated * DALLAS--Oil and gas activity decreased slightly in third quarter 2025, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Energy Survey. The business activity index--the survey's broadest measure of conditions facing Eleventh District energy firms--came in at -6.5, sugges  more

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * El Paso Computes: UTEP, City, EPISD Team up to Teach El Paso Kids Coding, Artificial Intelligence Program will train teachers in beginner coding, AI and data literacy, building foundation for computer science education * Children throughout the city will soon be learning foundational artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data literacy skills thanks to a new partnership between   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSdok) -- The Federal Communications Commission Wireline Competition Bureau has denied a "Request for Review and/or Waiver of Decision of the Universal Service Administrator filed by the Grayson County Library Consortium of Grayson County, Texas" (WC Docket No. 21-93). The decision, issued in an order (No. DA 25-900) on Sept. 25, 2025, upholds a previous decision by the Universal Service Administrative Co. to reduce the funding amount for an "Emergency Connectivity Fund" a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Federal Government Proposes Re-opening Half of Closed Moab Jeep Routes That Are Subject of Federal Court Challenge In promising news for the off-road community, the Bureau of Land Management has today proposed re-opening approximately half of the 317 miles of Jeep trails near Moab, UT, that were previously closed by the Biden Administration. The closures are the subject of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Fizzled: CBP seizes more than $13 million in methamphetamine at Roma Port of Entry in shipment of carbonated soft drinks * ROMA, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Roma Port of Entry cargo facility intercepted $13 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed in a tractor trailer hauling a shipment of carbon  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU on the Road visits Queretaro, Mexico * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held a HACU on the Road event at the Universidad Politecnica de Queretaro in Queretaro, Mexico on September 23, 2025. The event brought together members of Mexico's higher education community and leaders from the surrounding area for a discussion on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 18, 2025, Subcommittee on Energy hearing entitled "Igniting America's Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power": * * * Thank you, Chairman Weber. This morning's hearing will examine the future of fusion energy and how the United States can maintain global leadership in fusion energy technologies. Fusion has the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "Igniting America's Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power": * * * Good morning. Welcome to today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "Igniting America's Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power." After a decade of stagnation, U.S. energy demand is once ag  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * HPU to host inaugural Dr. James Shields Speaker Series on spiritual formation Howard Payne University will host the inaugural Dr. James Shields Speaker Series in spiritual formation on October 21 and 22. This series, named for the former outstanding professor of Christian Studies, Dr. James Shields, will be centered on the theme of spiritual formation. The lectures will be held on Tuesday,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * HSR Breaks Ground on 175-Unit Thorndal Circle in Darien, CT High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, has broken ground on Thorndal Circle in Darien, Connecticut. This three-story, 175-unit multifamily development will sit on 11 acres just a half-mile south of downtown Darien and will be delivered by the second qua  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is waiving requirements for Texas's Community Development Block Grant mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds. The waiver allows Texas to discontinue its citizen advisory committees, which were previously required to provide transparency and public input on the use of CDBG-MIT funds. According to a notice in the Federal Register, the State of Texas requested the waiver, citing a decline in participation and engagement over  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien admits to abandoning corpse after smuggling scheme results in death * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 24-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Edinburg has pleaded guilty to transporting other illegal aliens resulting in death, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. On May 27, 2024, Victor Manuel Martinez-Gallegos picked up several a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sentenced to over 7 years for taco truck robbery * HOUSTON - A 49-year-old Mexican citizen who illegally resided in Houston has been ordered to federal prison for robbing a local food establishment at gunpoint, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Moises Arvizo Del Carmen pleaded guilty May 27. U.S. District Judge Ellison sentenced D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- INDECA Crude Xpress President Steve Williamson submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) raising concerns about the agency's requirement for deploying three reflective triangles when a truck becomes disabled, arguing the practice is unsafe for drivers. The writer, whose company operates a fleet of 80 tanker trucks, stated that safety is paramount given the challenging conditions on high-volume Texas roads. The commenter   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMac Alexander, Asst. Head Coach - Colorado State University - Pueblo * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Mac Alexander, the Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Colorado State Pueblo. Coach Alexander guides us through his unique coaching journey, from his beginnin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Announces $585,000 in Federal Funds to UT Dallas to Support Biomedical Research * DALLAS, TX -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) announced today that Mosaic Family Services in Dallas has received a $750,000 grant from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women. The funding, awarded through the Legal Assistance for Victims program, will help Mosaic continue its work provi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Overuse and Abuse of Prior Authorization * Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the bipartisan Patient Access to Autoimmune Treatments Act, which limits prescription drug prior authorizations used by Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Part D plans to once per year for patients with autoimmune diseases  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 daily for better health * Six NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the inaugural NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids achieve a minimum   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacy Owner and Pharmacists Sentenced for Pill Mill Scheme Involving Hundreds of Thousands of Opioid Pills * A Texas pharmacy owner and three Texas pharmacists were sentenced today in Houston for unlawfully distributing more than half a million opioid pills and other commonly abused prescription drugs, including to individuals paid to pose as patients by black market drug traffickers. "While   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Project Civica Inc. President and Co-founder Kim Hermance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) urging the commission to amend the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition for registering to vote in federal elections. The writer stated that relying on a self-checked box leaves the system open to illegal voting and erodes public trust. The letter cited evidence from several  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Puro Tango Blast Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Firearms Cases A previously convicted felon who was a Puro Tango Blast gang member was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug and gun charges, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson. In February 2025,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Missing in Action FEMA Head Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on media reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) 'Acting' Administrator was unreachable in the a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chip Roy Demands Answers from AEP Transmission and CPS Energy on Proposed Transmission Line * September 25, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) demands answers from AEP Transmission and CPS Energy on the proposed routes of the Howard-Solstice Transmission Line project that would cut through the Texas Hill Country. "One of the proposals for the transmission li  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Invites High School Students to Apply for Congressional Youth Advisory Council * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the re-launch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board is tentatively approving the acquisition of BTM Coaches Inc., Cocoa, Florida, an interstate motor passenger carrier, by TBL Group Inc., Houston, Texas. The board is authorizing the control transaction, but it is subject to public comment. The board's approval will be final if no opposing comments are filed. TBL Group, a holding company that operates five interstate motor passenger carriers, filed an application on August 25, 2025,  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Micro-LEDs could power next-gen screens Dr. Jiho Shin and international collaborators outline the promise of micro-LED technology and the manufacturing challenges preventing its use in everyday devices. By Raven Wuebker A Texas A&M University chemical engineering professor is helping chart the path for micro light-emitting diode displays -- known as micro-LEDs -- that could t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Democratic Delegation Releases Statement on ICE Facility Shooting in Dallas * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Crockett (TX-30), Congresswoman Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Doggett (TX-37), Congressman Casar (TX-35), Congressman Gonzalez (TX-34), Congresswoman Garcia (TX-29), and Congressman Castro (TX-20)   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Two plead guilty in large-scale interstate email scam scheme * HOUSTON - A Houston man and woman have pleaded guilty to their respective roles in an identity theft and business email compromise scam (BEC), announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. From 2021 to 2022, Bolaji Okunnu, 31, operated an unlicensed money transmitting business that received and t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Optometry Professor Receives $2.6M to Continue Groundbreaking Eye Research Research Focused on Understanding Electrical Synapses and Their Impact on the Retina By Laurie Fickman - (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu University of Houston College of Optometry Professor John O'Brien, a leading expert on retinal neuroscience, has received $2.6 million from the National Eye Institute to continue more than 20   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following Q&A by Drew Davison with J. Ping Liu, professor of physics and a leading researcher in rare-earth materials: * * * Impact of Apple, MP Materials' $500M deal on N. Texas UTA expert J. Ping Liu explains how the partnership strengthens U.S. tech, supply chains and local workforce * Apple and MP Materials recently announced a $500 million agreement to source rare-earth magnets from MP Materials' new Fort  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB President Jochen Reiser highlights Texas Brain Economy at United Nations Dr. Jochen Reiser, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of the UTMB Health System, is representing Texas and UTMB on the global stage this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. On Wednesday, Reiser joined David Gow, CEO of Center for Houston's Future, in a fireside   more