WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Abraham Accords Caucus Welcomes Middle East Peace Deal * WASHINGTON, DC - Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus - Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Craig Goldman (TX-12) - released the following statement welcoming the announcement of a Middle East peace deal: "We are elated by news that Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement to   more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA Applauds NCAA Transfer Window and Convention Dead Period * The AFCA commends the NCAA Administrative Committee for establishing the transfer notification window for January 2-16, 2026. This important decision provides student-athletes with a clear and fair opportunity to declare their intent to enter the transfer portal, while also promoting stability and continuity withi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension publishes fact sheet on invasive pasture mealybug Experts share latest insights and monitoring recommendations as invasive pest threatens Texas pastures By Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released a new fact sheet to help forage producers and ranchers identify and monitor the pasture mealy  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Air Tractor Inc., Olney, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concerns regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in Docket Number FAA-2025-1908. The letter emphasizes the potential hazards for manned aircraft operations stemming from the proposed regulations pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems. In its letter, Air Tractor highlighted primary concerns regarding t  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines Group announces webcast of third-quarter 2025 financial results * American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its third-quarter 2025 financial results conference call Oct. 23 at 7:30 a.m. CT.  The webcast will be available on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will be available on the website through Nov.  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA LAWSUIT SAYS NFA REGULATION OF SBRs, SUPPRESSORS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA) "with respect to the untaxed firearms it purports to regulate" and "with respect to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Citizens' Environmental Coalition (CEC), Houston, Texas, has expressed opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that aims to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization represents hundreds of individuals and community groups dedicated to the protection of public lands and sustainable management practices, particularly in the Houston/Gulf Coast region. In its public comment letter, CEC emphasizes the critical importance of th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Hispanic Conference calls for resuming funding of HSI grant programs * The Congressional Hispanic Conference, the only caucus of Hispanic Republican lawmakers in Congress, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon expressing concern at the Department's September 10, 2025, announcement terminating discretio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cuellar Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement * Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas:  "The agreement to end the war in Gaza and bring home the remaining hostages offers a moment of relief and hope after two years of immense suffering. "Far too many families have endured heartbreak and uncert  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jackson Denounces Trump's Illegal Deployment of Texas National Guard Troops to Chicago: "This is not governance, it is authoritarian theater" * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) today issued a forceful statement denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, a move undertaken without the consent of Illinois lead  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Assessing Overconfidence Among National Security Officials A new Dartmouth study analyzes assessments from NATO members and allies. * National security officials are "overwhelmingly overconfident," which hinders their ability to accurately assess uncertainty, according to new research by Jeffrey Friedman, an associate professor of government. When they thought statements had a 90% chance of being  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Unprovoked Trump Administration Escalation In Chicago, Attorney General Bondi's Conduct At Oversight Hearing * October 09, 2025 Durbin: "To my Republican colleagues, how would you react if a Democratic President deployed the National Guard to your state, over the objections of your governor?" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Durbin Condemns Unprovoked Trump Administration Escalation In Chicago, Attorney General Bondi's Conduct At Oversight Hearing U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned the Trump Administration's unprovoked and unlawful escalation of immigration enforcement in Chicag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Chicago: The Trump Admin's Unlawful Use Of The Military To Police American Cities Makes Our Country Less Safe * October 08, 2025 Durbin condemned the Trump Administration's decision to send Texas and Illinois National Guard troops to the Chicago area WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Jud  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Horizon Aerobotics Inc., Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding proposed regulations aimed at normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The company, which provides drone-based aerial intelligence solutions for critical infrastructure, emphasizes the need for modifications to enhance safety and operational flexibility within the proposed framework. In its com  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommFred Walker, Offensive Assistant - Jacksonville Jaguars * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Fred Walker, Offensive Assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Walker discusses his coaching journey, starting as a student assistant at Mississippi State, and how his dedication and dri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Interstaff Inc., a third-party nurse staffing company in Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed weighted selection process for H-1B cap-subject petitions. The organization argues that such a system undermines the crucial staffing needs of the U.S. healthcare sector and compromises fair recruitment practices. In its communication, Interstaff emphasized the critical role that H-1B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Interstaff Inc., a third-party nurse staffing company based in Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing deep concerns about a proposed rule to introduce a weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions. The organization advocates for the retention of the existing random lottery system, emphasizing its critical role in the healthcare sector. Interstaff points out that the current H-1B progra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: Trump's Authoritarian Takeover Isn't Coming. It's Here. * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to lay out President Trump's ongoing five-part plan to convert the United States from a democracy governed by the rule of law to an authoritarian state governed by force, censorship, and personal favor. Murphy's speech came as Trump deployed  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces Five 2025-26 Fellows in State Health Policy Fellowship Program * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the selection of five fellows for the 2025-26 class of its State Health Policy Fellowship (SHPF) program. The fellows will spend one year working in state legislative and executive branch offices in Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wiscon  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New data challenge could reimagine future food and nutrition facts * As global food systems grow more complex, consumers are looking for clear, trustworthy nutritional guidance to help them with their choices around what they're eating and how it affects them. [1] In its second annual Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) data visualization challenge, the American Heart  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Occidental to Announce Third Quarter Results Monday, November 10, 2025; Hold Conference Call Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Occidental (NYSE: OXY) will announce its third quarter 2025 financial results after close of market on Monday, November 10, 2025, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at   more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 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: * * * Oklahoma City Council Approves Permit Allowing Local Church to Use Property for Religious Services * Sapupla, OK --The Sapulpa (OK) City Council voted 5-4 to approve Lee & Walnut Church of Christ's Special Use Permit ("SUP") this week, allowing the church to begin using its facilities for relig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Percepto, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed rule on normalizing unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight operations (BVLOS). In its letter, Percepto emphasizes the urgent need for a structured regulatory framework to facilitate safe and efficient UAS operations. Percepto operates globally, providing inspection services for critical infra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with National Sorghum Producers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with National Sorghum Producers leadership to discuss increasing market access for Texas producers and boosting sorghum exports. The Lone Star State is the second largest producer of sorghum in the United States and generates more than $400 million annually for the Texas economy. See photo attached and b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Quanta Aviation Services (QAS), Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing significant concerns regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations under Part 108. The comments address the proposed regulations, emphasizing the necessity for safety and compliance in the integration of UAS technology with existing avia  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Urges Comal County Fair Association to Uphold Texas Values and Protect Children from Inappropriate Performances * Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) raises concerns over reports of a previously scheduled "all-ages drag show" at the Comal County Fairgrounds and urges the Comal County Fair Association to ensure future events reflect the values of Texas families.  "Recent reports have surfaced regarding  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Louisiana Attorney General's Baseless Attack on Mifepristone Washington, DC - On Monday, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), asking them to reverse a 2023 policy change that allows doctors to prescribe mifepristone via telehealth.    more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump's Announcement of Israel-Hamas Deal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after President Trump announced the first phase of an agreement between Israel and Hamas. Sen. Cruz Said, "President Trump's announcement is a cause for celebration. Two years ago, Hamas terrorists started this war by launching an unprovoked attack on Is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: We Must Better Protect Americans from Government Jawboning In his opening statement, entered into the record at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled, "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) examines threats to the First Amendment posed b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, posted the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Schmitt: The First Amendment is the Beating Heart of Our Constitution Today, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) presided over the Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans." In his opening statement, he urged Congress to act to protect free speech from th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- SKY EYES, Rowlett, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining its recommendations for the current notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The company emphasizes the importance of establishing a risk-based regulatory framework that builds upon the existing Part 107 guidelines while addressing the unique aspects of BVLOS operations. In its letter, SKY EYES supports t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Stephen Campeau, CEO of Summit Productions LLC, Van Alstyne, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) arguing that the proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations would create unnecessary barriers for small operators. The writer, who is a certificated Part 107 remote pilot, supports the agency's efforts to advance BVLOS integration but emphasized that the current proposal does not adequately account  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Dry spell weighs on Texas' cool-season forage planting Ranchers, forage producers face decisions as La Nina weather pattern looms By Adam Russell Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets underway. Much of the state has experienced an extended dry perio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tim Hartmann: From family roots to Texas fruits Family legacy fuels statewide fruit specialist's research and education for Texas producers By Adam Russell Tim Hartmann's late grandfather lived vicariously through him when Hartmann was younger, and in some ways, he still lives on through Hartmann's work. For Hartmann, Ph.D., as  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M engineers pioneer light-driven molecular machines to target cancer cells Research reveals how nanoscale motors can disrupt disease from within, offering a new frontier for cancer therapies without chemical agents. By Raven Wuebker, Texas A&M University College of Engineering Imagine tiny machines, smaller than a virus, spinning inside cancer cells and rewiring their behavior from wit  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New device could prevent pediatric heart failure A student capstone team worked to improve outcomes for children who have undergone the Fontan procedure. By Bailey Noah For children born with only one functioning heart ventricle, the Fontan procedure offers an effective yet imperfect solution for improving blood circulation. While some who receive the surgery go on without comp  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New framework could defend factories from cyber-attacks Researchers developed a framework to keep processing plants safe from cyber-attacks. By Alyssa Schaechinger Industrial processing facilities, like those used for chemical and petroleum engineering projects, have benefited from the constant technological advancements of modern societies. While technology can help b  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Problems Worth Solving highlights student creativity By David Cook The College of Engineering's Meloy Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program hosted the third annual Problems Worth Solving, a pitch competition that invites Aggies from all majors to identify critical problems that could potentially serve as the basis for new startups or investments. The Problems Wo  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * PRISE grant program invests $520,000 in 13 research projects Now in its fifth year, PRISE encourages collaboration between faculty researchers at Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University. * The 2025 Panther Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (PRISE) grant program has awarded $520,000 to 13 collaborative teams of faculty investigators from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH - TSU Survey Finds Paxton, Cornyn in Virtual Tie for Republican Senate Nomination Survey Finds Democratic Field Remains Unsettled Key Takeaways * Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are effectively tied in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate, with 34% of voters backing Paxton and 33% supporting Cornyn. 22% support Wesley Hunt. * Jasmine Crockett leads an expanded field of potential and declared  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Old tricks, new tech: scams in the age of AI Gabriel Aguilar's research highlights AI scams and how technical writing can prepare students to spot deception * As a college student, Gabriel Aguilar fell victim to an elaborate scam. The fraudsters posed as employers offering job opportunities that provided quick income. He completed what seemed like a legitimate interview pr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * LED Light Blasts Cancer Cells and Spares Healthy Ones Two color orange horizontal divider * A new cancer treatment combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to neutralize cancer cells while shielding healthy cells and avoiding the painful side effects associated with chemotherapy and other treatments. The discovery is a collaboration between The University of Texas at Austin and the University   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health professor co-authors research addressing disaster preparedness and kidney disease By Maya McMillian Dr. Kai Zhang, professor of population and community health in the UNT Health College of Public Health, recently served as a co-corresponding author of two publications addressing the emerging environmental and social factors of the year. Zhang whose research   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Kidney cancer drug shows promise against dangerous calcium imbalance caused by tumors Belzutifan, a drug developed by UTSW, may control life-threatening hypercalcemia * Elevated calcium levels in the blood - a complication of kidney cancers known as hypercalcemia - may be successfully treated with a class of medications called HIF-2a inhibitors developed by UT Sout  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Stakeholder Comments on Government Shutdown As Senate Democrats continue to force a government shutdown, stakeholders from across the political spectrum are weighing in on its impact and the path forward. From fiscal watchdogs to policy advocates, all agree the shutdown threatens economic stability, taxpayers, and public services. Read wh  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Parker, Colorado, Now Open * Parker, Co. (October 9, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 43,000-square-foot store located at 8665 Kings Point Way in Parker, Co. The Parker store's product assortment includes more than 700 locally sourced items from Colorado, each meeting Whole Foods Market's rigorous quality standards. "As a Parker resid  more