| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Friday October 17, 2025 ( 44 items ) |
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$30K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Centinel Bank of Taos Expands Arts Internship Program for Youth in Taos County, New Mexico
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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$30K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Centinel Bank of Taos Expands Arts Internship Program for Youth in Taos County, New Mexico
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TAOS, NEW MEXICO, October 16, 2025--A $30,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Centinel Bank of Taos will help expand a growing youth internship program at the Taos Center for the
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30 NFL players urge fans to join Nation of Lifesavers, learn lifesaving CPR
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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30 NFL players urge fans to join Nation of Lifesavers, learn lifesaving CPR
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DALLAS, October 16, 2025 -- To boost awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association and NFL (National Football League) are unveiling the 2025 Nation of Lifesavers(tm) Player Ambassador Class on World Restart a Heart Day, which takes places annually on Oct. 16. The Ambassador class is made up o
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AI in orbit: Workshop charts the future of intelligent systems in space Nov. 6-7
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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AI in orbit: Workshop charts the future of intelligent systems in space Nov. 6-7
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At the frontier of space and artificial intelligence, the In-Space Physical AI Workshop will bring together leaders from government, academia and industry Nov. 6-7 at the Ion to examine how autonomous technologies can drive the next era of space exploration and discovery.
What: In-Space Physical AI Workshop
When: Nov. 6-7
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Aker BP and Halliburton Execute First Umbilical-Less Tubing Hanger Installation
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release:
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Aker BP and Halliburton execute first umbilical-less tubing hanger installation
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), in collaboration with Aker BP, executed the first operation using the Enhanced Remote Operated Control System (eROCS) and Optime Tubing Hanger Orientation System (OTHOS) in the Norwegian continental shelf. The achievement sets a new direction for
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American Airlines elevates the inflight and lounge experiences with new Lavazza coffee partnership
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American Airlines elevates the inflight and lounge experiences with new Lavazza coffee partnership
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FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is raising the bar on inflight and lounge hospitality with the introduction of Lavazza coffee, a globally celebrated Italian brand known for its premium blends. For the first time, American customers will enjoy a consistent coffee experience both on
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Bacalhau online: ExxonMobil begins first deepwater production in Brazil
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release:
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Bacalhau online: ExxonMobil begins first deepwater production in Brazil
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ExxonMobil Brasil and partners Equinor (operator), Petrogal Brasil and PPSA have kicked off oil production at the Bacalhau field, marking its first upstream output in Brazil and a major step in the company's global deepwater expansion.
A first for ExxonMobil
"Bacalhau is
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BEING TEXAN and THE STATE OF BBQ, Two TEXAS MONTHLY Specials, Premiere in October
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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BEING TEXAN and THE STATE OF BBQ, Two TEXAS MONTHLY Specials, Premiere in October
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ARLINGTON, VA; Oct. 15, 2025 - For more than 50 years, the award-winning magazine Texas Monthly has been chronicling the state and nobody knows Texas -- its characters and complexities -- better than the magazine's writers and editors. This October, PBS presents two new documentary specials derived from Texas Mon
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Cantwell, Cruz Bipartisan Aviation Safety Agreement Requires Full Implementation of ADS-B Technology, Delivers Aviation Safety Results for Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell, Cruz Bipartisan Aviation Safety Agreement Requires Full Implementation of ADS-B Technology, Delivers Aviation Safety Results for Families
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Committee, annou
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CCIA Sues Texas to Block Unconstitutional App Store Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Sues Texas to Block Unconstitutional App Store Law
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association has sued the State of Texas in federal court over its unconstitutional mobile app store law, SB2420. This law, which would take effect January 1, 2026, imposes a sweeping age-verification, parental consent, and compelled spee
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill Expanding Religious Rights and Freedoms of Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill Expanding Religious Rights and Freedoms of Veterans
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Congressman Self introduced the Enhancing Faith-Based Support for Veterans Act, which will allow chaplains within the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), after getting patient consent, to transmit the contact information of the Veteran to a non-Department religious or faith-based organization specified by the
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Cooler days ahead: stay prepared and protected this fall
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Cooler days ahead: stay prepared and protected this fall
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As cooler weather moves into Southeast Texas and communities prepare for football games, pumpkin patches and the holidays, Entergy Texas is reminding customers to stay safe this season. From home projects to festive decorating, a little extra caution can go a long way in keeping everyone safe and ready to enjoy the months ahead.
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Cornyn, Tuberville Introduce No Sharia Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Tuberville Introduce No Sharia Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the No Sharia Act to prohibit the application of Sharia Law in the United States:
"Sharia Law is an affront to our Constitution and the values Texans hold close," said Sen. Cornyn. "The No Sharia Act would install commonsense guardrails to ensure Sharia Law is kept out of our just
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Cornyn: National Domestic Violence Hotline to Receive Nearly $19M to Support Survivors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn: National Domestic Violence Hotline to Receive Nearly $19M to Support Survivors
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announced that the National Domestic Violence Hotlin
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Delivering Certainty: How Integration Is Changing the Way We Execute Complex Projects
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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Delivering Certainty: How Integration Is Changing the Way We Execute Complex Projects
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# Through the "One-KBR" project execution model, we eliminate risky handoffs - connecting every phase, every vendor, every outcome of the project.
Hari Ravindran, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, KBR
In the past, large-scal
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DFW Nonprofits Receive $271K in Grants to Boost Housing, Education and Economic Mobility
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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DFW Nonprofits Receive $271K in Grants to Boost Housing, Education and Economic Mobility
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DALLAS, TEXAS, October 16, 2025--In a display of community partnership and regional collaboration, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and six of its members awarded $271,000 in grants to eight nonprofits in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
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Digital Health Institute summit showcases Rice-Houston Methodist partnership in AI-driven medicine
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Digital Health Institute summit showcases Rice-Houston Methodist partnership in AI-driven medicine
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The Digital Health Institute, a joint initiative of Rice University and Houston Methodist, held its inaugural summit Oct. 8 at Rice, drawing about 350 registered guests for a daylong look at how artificial intelligence, data science and engineering are transforming patient care.
The institute, established in
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Emergency Physicians Urge Vaccination During Flu Season
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
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Emergency Physicians Urge Vaccination During Flu Season
Flu season is here, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the CDC recommend that everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot annually with rare medical exceptions.
"Emergency physicians routinely manage patients with severe flu, which can lead to complications and hospitalization," said L. Ant
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HP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Americas Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sustainability and the Circular Economy of ICT
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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HP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Americas Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sustainability and the Circular Economy of ICT
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San Antonio, TX -- October 16, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that HP has been recognized with the 2025 Americas
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HPE Details Strategic and Execution Priorities to Drive Enhanced Shareholder Value at HPE Securities Analyst Meeting 2025
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025:
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HPE details strategic and execution priorities to drive enhanced shareholder value at HPE Securities Analyst Meeting 2025
Strengthened networking capabilities will be a major contributor to HPE's financial performance and strategic growth
In this article
* Strengthened networking capabilities will be a major contributor to HPE's financial perform
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HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Quality Inn Kingsville
LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 17 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release:
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HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Quality Inn Kingsville
HOUSTON, TX, October 16, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 47-key Quality Inn Kingsville, located at 505 North Highway 77, Kingsville, Texas 78364.
The property, built in 1998, was purchased by Kingsville Lodging LLC from Samkit LLC.
Kamlesh Bhikha, Principal of Samkit LLC, commented, "Wo
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ICYMI: Congressman Al Green appears on "The Tea with April Ryan"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Al Green appears on "The Tea with April Ryan"
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Congressman Al Green appears on "The Tea with April Ryan" to discuss how Texas redistricting is impacting his district.
Tune in to the show by clicking the link here (link is external).
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Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-al-green-appears-tea-april-ryan
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Houston Chronicle article, "Texas troops were sent to Chicago on a lie. Bring them home, Abbott"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Houston Chronicle article, "Texas troops were sent to Chicago on a lie. Bring them home, Abbott"
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The Houston Chronicle article below, titled "Texas troops were sent to Chicago on a lie. Bring them home, Abbott," speaks for itself.
You can access the article by clicking the link here (link is external).
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Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases
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Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJim Tressel - Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
WACO, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJim Tressel - Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jim Tressel, former national championship-winning football coach and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
In this conversation, Coach Tressel shares how the leadership and teamwork lessons he learned duri
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It's Time to Look Good Feel Better at JCPenney
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news:
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It's Time to Look Good Feel Better at JCPenney
Life-Affirming Cancer Support Program Comes to JCPenney Stores Nationwide
PLANO, Texas and WASHINGTON, DC - JCPenney and Look Good Feel Better are teaming up to bring workshops for people in cancer treatment and recovery to JCPenney stores nationwide. This first-of-its-kind retail partnership for Look Good Feel Better will help make this
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KBR Announces Dividend Declaration
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Announces Dividend Declaration
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HOUSTON - October 16, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share on the company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to be paid on January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on December 15, 2025.
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KBR Secures $98.7 Million Space Force Contract to Advance Digital Engineering Ecosystem
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Secures $98.7 Million Space Force Contract to Advance Digital Engineering Ecosystem
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HOUSTON, October 16, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a cost-plus-incentive-fee task order by the United States Space Force (USSF), building on the work under the previously awarded Advanced Solutions for Collab
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Meeting a Growing Demand Through Methane Pyrolysis Technology
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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Meeting a Growing Demand Through Methane Pyrolysis Technology
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# KBR will deliver an innovative clean hydrogen solution in collaboration with Hazer Group
The growing need for clean power and sustainable fuels globally is expected to result in an exponential rise in the demand for hydrogen as a key feedstock. To provide a c
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Montgomery County and Verizon Frontline upgrade public safety vehicles
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Montgomery County and Verizon Frontline upgrade public safety vehicles
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CONROE, TEXAS \- Verizon Frontline today announced the completion of a communications upgrade for several Montgomery County public safety agencies, including the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), activating over 600 mobile broadband lines to provide 5G conne
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New grants for schools offer CPR training and resources to make campuses safer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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New grants for schools offer CPR training and resources to make campuses safer
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DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2025 -- Today on World Restart a Heart Day, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, launches a new financial grant program to equip 40 high school and college Heart Clubs across the country with CPR training an
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Overwhelming Support in TX CD-18 Race for Term Limits on Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Overwhelming Support in TX CD-18 Race for Term Limits on Congress
U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. Representative candidate for Texas, Vince Duncan (district 18), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Theodis Daniel and Carmen Montiel also signed t
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Rep. Pfluger Holds Town Hall in Brownwood
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Holds Town Hall in Brownwood
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BROWNWOOD, TX-- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Brownwood, where he met with constituents to share updates on his work in Washington, discuss the implications of the Democrats' ongoing government shutdown, and answer questions from those in attendance.
During the event, Congressman Pfluger also recognized Brownwood Poli
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Rep. Roy Demands Answers from National Abortion Federation over Coordination with Biden DOJ and Misleading Testimony
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Demands Answers from National Abortion Federation over Coordination with Biden DOJ and Misleading Testimony
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October 16, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, demanded documents and communications from the National Abortion Federation (NAF) related to the group's coordin
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the One Citizen, One Seat Act to Require an Accurate Census Count Based on American Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the One Citizen, One Seat Act to Require an Accurate Census Count Based on American Citizenship
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) introduced the One Citizen, One Seat Act to address the disastrous flaws of the 2020 Census and ensure our nation is provided an accurate census count that reflects the number of U.S. citizens in each state. Given
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Rice researcher develops interactive tool to track FEMA buyouts
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researcher develops interactive tool to track FEMA buyouts
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When a natural disaster devastates a community, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buyout program is one of the few options for helping residents move to safer ground. But a new interactive tool created at Rice University shows that the vast majority of people aren't relying on FEMA at all, which has major implications for resilienc
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Rice, Houston Methodist developing soft 'sleep cap' to advance dementia prevention research
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice, Houston Methodist developing soft 'sleep cap' to advance dementia prevention research
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Rice University researchers are working with physician scientists at Houston Methodist to develop a soft, wearable "sleep cap" designed to measure and improve deep sleep, a process critical for protecting the brain against dementia and related diseases. The project, a collaboration between mechanical engineers Daniel
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Sabre: Next Travel Influencer Isn't a Person... It's a Conversation.
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Next travel influencer isn't a person... It's a conversation.
Sabre unveils groundbreaking, new whitepaper on agentic AI and conversational commerce, calling it one of the most disruptive shifts in travel tech history
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Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) today released a provocative new whitepaper, Chat As the New Influencer: From Conversations to Clicks, forecasting a seismic shift
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Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Announce Agreement on ROTOR Act Ahead of Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Announce Agreement on ROTOR Act Ahead of Committee Markup
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have reached a bipartisan agreement on legislative text to advance the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act
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TAMIU'S Dr. Covarrubias Addresses North American Integration at Mexico City Forum and San Antonio Startup Week Binational Summit
LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU'S Dr. Covarrubias Addresses North American Integration at Mexico City Forum and San Antonio Startup Week Binational Summit
Dr. Daniel Covarrubias, director of Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development, recently participated in two significant
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The Golden Bachelor: 206 (10/22)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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The Golden Bachelor: 206 (10/22)
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22
9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Golden Bachelor: "206" (206)
Logline: It's hometowns' week, and Mel's journey takes him across the country to see his final three women in Las Vegas, Denver and Austin, Texas. With a potential engagement looming, meeting families and closest friends becomes more important tha
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University of Texas-Arlington: Saving Cells From the Brink of Death-why It Matters
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Saving cells from the brink of death--why it matters
UTA discovery could help scientists better understand brain development and disease
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A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington has revealed how cells control their mitochondria--the "energy producers" of cells--during the process of cell death. The discovery sheds light on how the body manages this essential
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Update: Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Update: Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 16, 2025) - After leading cleanup efforts for almost two months, on Wednesday, October 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to transition work at the facility to Smitty's Supply, Inc. and to the state of Louisiana for the Tangipahoa River and nearby ponds through a consent order and
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Study Examines Biological Causes of Cancer Deaths
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Study examines biological causes of cancer deaths
Tumors invading large blood vessels may be to blame, UTSW researchers say
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The ultimate cause of death from cancer may not be metastatic disease, as researchers have long surmised, but an infiltration of tumors into major blood vessels that cause blood clots and multiorgan failure, a one-of-a-kind clinical study le
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UTEP Awarded $500,000 Grant to Protect Nuclear Plants With AI-Driven Cybersecurity
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP Awarded $500,000 Grant to Protect Nuclear Plants with AI-Driven Cybersecurity
The University of Texas at El Paso has received a grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to support pioneering work to harness artificial intelligence and strengthen cybersecurity for nuclear power plants.
Cybersecurity has become one of the most pressing challenges in energy and natio
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UTHealth Houston Surgeons Save 6-year-old From Life-threatening Brainstem Lesion
TYLER, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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UTHealth Houston surgeons save 6-year-old from life-threatening brainstem lesion
By Laura Frnka-Davis
Witten Shane Daniel of Lubbock, Texas, fell seriously ill with the flu in April. When his eyes started twitching and he felt dizzy, his mother, Casey Daniel, suspected that a prolonged fever might be the cause. But as Witten's symptoms got worse, Casey realized her son's condition had beco
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