WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- ALM First Financial Advisors LLC, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) outlining several recommendations aimed at modernizing elements of the agency's regulatory framework. The organization contends that current regulations are outdated and require updates to remain competitive in today's financial environment. In its letter, ALM First acknowledges the NCUA's efforts to enhance the safety and soundness of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Parched soils can spark hot drought a nation away A new study found compound drought-heatwave events are rippling farther and lasting through the night, raising risks for Southwestern North America * Dry soils in northern Mexico may trigger episodes of simultaneous drought and heatwave hundreds of miles away in the southwestern United States, such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, accord  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Animal Wellness Action issued a report uncovering a vast criminal enterprise known as the Texoma Cockfighting Corridor, extending from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dallas, Texas. The report exposes a deeply organized and violent network involved in illegal cockfighting, intertwined with narcotics trafficking, illegal gambling, money laundering, and political corruption. The extensive investigation reveals that cockfighting fowl are bred locally and shipped both domestica  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Armando E. Giuliano, MD, Honored With 2025 William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award * SAN ANTONIO - Armando E. Giuliano, MD, will receive the William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award during the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), to be held December 9-12 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The William   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Austin (Texas) City Manager T.C. Broadnax has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to proposed rules concerning Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight operations, published in the Federal Register. The proposal aims to normalize the deployment of drones in both urban and rural areas, raising concerns for community impact and public safety. As a rapidly expanding metropolitan area recognized for its active c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Moreno, Cruz Close EV Subsidy Loophole * "The Biden Car Bribes forced working families to subsidize vehicles they don't want and couldn't afford... Republicans in Congress acted decisively. We terminated the EV tax credits." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about his work with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and   more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 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: * * * BREAKING: Washington withdraws attack on seal of confession * WASHINGTON - The State of Washington agreed today not to force Catholic priests to violate the sacred seal of confession. The law at issue in Etienne v. Ferguson required priests to report information shared within the sacred confin  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Carter St. John: Alma College Quarterback Leading On and Off the Field * Leadership, service, and excellence are three words that define Carter St. John, senior quarterback at Alma College and a proud member of the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A three-time First Team All-MIAA selection and record-breaking leader for Alma's nationally ranked football program, St. John  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz, Rep. Rulli: Fix Christopher Columbus Fountain Want fountain and plaza control transferred to Union Station * U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) are pushing for immediate action to restore the Christopher Columbus Circle to preserve its   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Withholds Her Pay for Duration of the Republican Government Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement after sending a letter to the Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives: "If federal employees aren't getting paid, Members of Congress shouldn't either. I'm withholding my own pay until all  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Urge HHS & FDA to Halt Abortion Pill Approval * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined 50 of his Senate Republican colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary urging HHS and FDA to reconsider the approval of a generic version of mif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues' Outbound Investment Legislation to Counter China Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 9, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted area in Roseland, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 24. Response by the Numbers: * 10,107,363 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,218,625 gallons of liquid wast  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Are On Offense Across the Country The DNC launched a new ad and organizing campaign that targets vulnerable Republicans in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Michigan and holds them accountable for refusing to extend the ACA tax credits. Through this campaign, the DNC is making sure voters know that Republicans are to blame for this health care crisis. * Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senator Duckworth On The Floor To Denounce Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Illinois * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor along with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to denounce the Trump Administration's deployment of Texas and Illinois National Guard troops to Illinois.  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * How the Butterfly Builds Green: A New Piece Falls into Place * Butterflies have fascinated MBL Director Nipam Patel since he was a kid in Texas, found a dead swallowtail in his yard and, after reading a "How and Why of Butterflies and Moths" book, figured out how to mount it. He was soon catching the charismatic insects with a  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * IBC Bank & Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series Presents Atlantic Council Expert on U.S.-Latin America Relations Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series will feature Jason Marczak, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, prese  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Continues to Talk Reckless Democrat Government Shutdown * SAN ANGELO, TX-- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): It has now been over a week since Democrats recklessly forced a government shutdown, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has continued speaking out about it, urging Democrats to do the right thing and vote to reopen the government. Throughout his interviews, Rep. Pfluger  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business * WASHINGTON, DC -- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Phase 1 of President Trump's historic Gaza Peace Deal in the Middle East, Congressional Democrats' refusal to reopen the federal government, and the impact of the shutdown on America's military  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Infravision Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking for "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations" under proposed regulations 14 CFR Part 108. The company has expressed strong support for the FAA's performance-based regulatory framework aimed at promoting routine BVLOS operations while ensuring safety standards are upheld  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Megan Barrera, employee services coordinator at Interstaff Inc., Austin, Texas, a third-party nurse staffing company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to the proposed implementation of a weighted selection process for H-1B cap-subject petitions. The company advocates for the continuation of a truly random lottery selection process, arguing that the proposed change may negatively impact the U.S. healthc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Court Order Blocking Trump Deployment of Troops to Chicago * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded a court order issued late last night blocking the deployment of National Guard troops (link is external) to the Chicago area. Earlier this week, President Trump ordered Texas National Guard troops deployed to Chicago, against the wishes of state and loca  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Materials scientist Hautier named fellow of American Physical Society * Geoffroy Hautier, the Trustee Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), one of the most prestigious recognitions in physics. Fewer than 0.5% of APS members are selected for the distinction each year. Hautier was honored by the APS Division of   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * New Sculpture by James Surls Installed at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Reflections, by celebrated Texas-native artist, brings striking visual presence to the Bush Center * The George W. Bush Presidential Center announced today the installation of a new sculpture by artist renowned artist James Surls. Completed in August 2025, Reflections is thoughtfully integr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Launches Investigation into the Administration's Cover-Up of President Trump's Failing Health * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued a formal letter to White House Physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., MC, USN, calling for clarity and honesty regarding the health and cognitive fitness of President Donald J. Trump. Rep. Crockett's letter follo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Mayor Blong Push to Protect Midland's Mineral Rights * MIDLAND, TX-- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Midland Mayor Lori Blong held a press conference this week to discuss an ongoing mineral rights issue negatively impacting the city of Midland and its taxpayers, outline a plan to address it, and take questions from members of the media. Read Rep. Pfluger's remarks, in part, fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by July Adverse Weather * Special announcement Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses. Every da  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the Spring Branch Apartment Complex Fire * Special announcement Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Secures and Advances Priorities for Texas in Annual Defense Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing key national security provisions for Texas and securing critical wins for Texas military bases.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Announces Icebreaker Deal, Three to Be Built in Texas Sen. Cruz, new TX shipbuilder celebrate historic Coast Guard investment in One Big Beautiful Bill * President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal to acquire four Finnish icebreakers and construct an additional seven vessels in the United States, including three t  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Criminal Justice Ph.D. Students Present Texas-Mexico Border Crime Study at Conference in Greece Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Ph.D. in Criminal Justice students Carlos Alvarez, Lupe Garza, and Vanessa Almaraz presented their research findings on juvenile involvement in organized crime along the Texas-Mexico border during the ann  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service kicks off sixth annual Leadership Institute Program's goal is to expand natural resource professionals network across Texas By Leighton Gibson The sixth cohort of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute kicked off Oct. 7-9 in San Antonio. The leadership program brings together natural resources   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Deep in the hearts of Texans Researchers have identified potential benefits of trileaflet mechanical heart valves. By Alyssa Schaechinger According to the American Heart Association, valvular heart disease affects about 2.5% of adults in the United States, and more than 100,000 patients undergo valve replacement surgery each year. Typically, replacement heart valves require a  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Kentucky Powers Up with New Solar Field * Clean energy milestones drive Toyota toward a carbon-neutral future GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Oct. 10, 2025) - Toyota advanced its environmental sustainability efforts today with the launch of a new solar panel installation at its flagship manufacturing facility in Georgetown. The project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that br  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Research seeks to help older women deliver healthy babies UTA's Salman Sohrabi studies tiny worms to uncover how to preserve egg quality and reduce pregnancy risks * As women age, their reproductive systems age too, increasing the risk of infertility, miscarriage or birth defects. A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineer is investigating ways to separate reproductive aging fr  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA physicist wins $1.3M grant for neutrino research Ben Jones will study tiny ghost-like neutrinos that could unlock the universe's secrets * Ben Jones, associate professor of physics at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named to the 2025 cohort of Experimental Physics Investigators, a distinguished group of mid-career researchers pushing the boundaries of ex  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * What the Defense Bill Means for Texas * WASHINGTON - Yesterday evening, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as well as support ongoing national security efforts. " As our world becomes increasin  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * X marks the spot: American's Airbus pilots get ready to take the XLR over the North Atlantic * From left, Check Pilots Larcell Armstrong, Gautam Samant, Danny Ryan and Carleton McQueen. Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), in an Airbus A321neo. It's not a typical route American flies on that aircraft, but throughout September, it was an incredibly important one. Flying ac  more