DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $73.5 Million in Affordable Housing Program General Fund Grants Awarded Through Members in 2025 * * Bulletin No: 2025-29 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $73.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund grants to 53 affordable housing projects through 26 member fina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- America's Health Insurance Plans posted the following news release: * * * 'Worrisome Spiral': Americans Face Prospect of Unaffordable Costs if Congress Fails to Extend the Health Care Tax Credits With the start of open enrollment approaching, the Associated Press reports that a failure by Congress to extend the health care tax credits "will mean higher premiums for millions" of Americans. One American they spoke with, "Celia Monreal [of Tyler, Texas,] worries every day  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release: * * * 100 charities nationwide receive funds raised through the Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament The Halliburton Charitable Foundation raised more than $3.8 million through the annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament, which takes place at The Clubs of Kingwood. This year, the funds will support the missions of 100 nonprofit organizations that serve t  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Toyota bZ Goes on Sale with Upgraded Convenience Features, Expanded Charging Network Options for all Toyota BEV Drivers * * T he 2026 Toyota bZ offers customers improved driving range, performance, and the ability to enjoy vastly expanded DC fast charger network availability through newly standard NACS inlet and Plug & Charge capability * M ore than 2 5,000 additional NACS   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Algorithm maps genetic connection between Alzheimer's and specific neurons * The number of people living with dementia worldwide was estimated at 57 million in 2021 with nearly 10 million new cases recorded each year. In the U.S., dementia impacts more than 6 million lives, and the number of new cases is expected to double over the next few decades, according to a 2025 study. Despite advancements in the field  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Arrests Aimed at Dismantling a Transnational Fraud Organization in "Operation Silver Shores" Arrests were made today across the United States, in California, Texas, and Florida, following the indictment of more than 20 members of a transnational criminal organization charged with conspiring to commit wire fraud and money launderin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Applauds 9th Circuit Decision on Trump's National Guard Deployment * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld President Trump's authority to deploy Oregon National Guard troops to restore law and order in Portland: "The Ninth Circuit just confirmed what we already knew -- President   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release: * * * As immigration enforcement increases, so do health risks to detainees, advocate says Faisal Al-Juburi, of legal aid nonprofit RAICES, sounds the alarm about the inhumane treatment of detained immigrants. By Bridget Balch Increased immigration enforcement and policy changes have resulted in a record-high number of people, including children, being held in detention facilities. This ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Klobuchar, Cornyn, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Support Organizations Assisting Law Enforcement in Investigation of Child Sexual Exploitation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Safe Cloud Storage Act, which would provide limited liability protecti  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Invests in U.S. Manufacturing and Future Workforce Skills Training $725M capital expansion of large engine facility tackles rising energy demand, provides AI/data center leadership * IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced that Indiana will be among the first states to receive funding from its five-year, $100 million workforce ple  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado High School Rejects Senior's Parking Space Design Due to Religious Imagery * Colorado Springs, CO --Today, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to Academy School District 20 urging the superintendent to reverse Rampart High School's denial of Sophia Shumaker's faith-inspired p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pfluger Announces Town Hall in Llano * **MEDIA ADVISORY** LLANO, TX-- U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a community town hall in Llano. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Llano Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 12:30--1:30 pm CT WHERE: American Legion Post 370   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education * This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-6), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and over 100 other House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Drug Caucus Hearing on Hezbollah's Drug Trafficking in Latin America * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control hearing he chaired entitled, "Global Gangsters: Hezbollah's Latin American Drug Trafficking Operations." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here. "The Foreign Terrorist Orga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) today introduced the Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act, which would hold those who use generative AI to create or distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and obsceni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Push for Proof of Citizenship Requirement for National Mail Voter Registration Form * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Jim Banks (R-IN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Congressmen Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Pat Fallon (TX-04), and  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Rings in the Holiday Season with a Festive Slate of Movies and Specials * BURBANK, CA (October 22, 2025) - The CW Network today announced its slate of upcoming holiday programming featuring a roster of classics and family favorites including GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER, THE 93 rd ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE, BEST CHRISTMAS  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Darling Ingredients, Plagued by Complaints of Foul Odor at Bastrop Co. Plant, Withdraws TCEQ Permit Amendment Application * AUSTIN, Texas -- On Tuesday, community advocates learned from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that Darling Ingredients withdrew its application to modify its air permit to increase emissions at the company's rendering plant in Bastrop County. The w  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Davis Commits UT To Become Model of Public Trust, Positioned To Thrive As Never Before His Inaugural State of the University Address Follows Investiture As 31st President * President Jim Davis delivered a bold and hopeful vision for The University of Texas at Austin to sharpen its commitment to academic balance and renew public trust at a time when higher education leaders face a turbulent national la  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an order to deny the application for a certificate of registration submitted by Enyibuaku Uzoaga, a physician in Houston, Texas. The DEA issued an order to show cause to the practitioner on March 26, 2025, proposing the denial of her application. The proposed denial was based on allegations that Uzoaga had been excluded from federal health care programs pursuant to United States Code. A hear  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards $73.5 Million for Affordable Housing * DALLAS, TEXAS, October 22, 2025--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $73.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to 53 projects in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the Third Quarter of 2025 Demonstrate Its Commitment to Innovation * Houston, TX (October 22, 2025 ) -- In the third quarter of 2025, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 20 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice rese  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Victory Protects Booksellers from Unconstitutional Texas Book-Rating Law Haynes Boone secured a major First Amendment victory on behalf of a coalition of booksellers, authors and publishers in Book People, Inc. v. Wong, after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas held that Texas House Bill 900 (the READER Act) is unconstitutional. The court's decision permanently b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CfG Eyes Florida for Future Redistricting Advocacy In case you missed it, Club for Growth announced plans to support Florida Republicans as they look to redraw the state's congressional map once the legislature returns to session. In addition to Florida, Club for Growth has successfully engaged in Texas and Missouri to redraw their congressional maps, and is actively pushing redis  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson to Host Tele-Town Hall on the Republican Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM CST, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) will host a Tele-Town Hall on the Republican Government Shutdown and answer pressing constituent questions. To participate in Johnson's Tele-Town Hall, please RSVP at the link here.  "Over the past few weeks, my office has receive  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Releases 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report * KBR has published its 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the company's continued commitment to building a safer, more sustainable world. Sustainability at KBR goes beyond compliance, it's embedded in how we ope  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces October Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Texas' 8th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Secu  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 389-Unit Self-Storage Property in Aledo, Texas ALEDO, Texas, Oct. 22, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Dry Dock & Lock, a 389-unit self-storage property in Aledo, Texas. "This was a very unique transaction,"  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Study: Oncor Customers Could Save $8.5 Billion if Utility Embraced Distributed Energy Resources * As Oncor Seeks a Rate Hike, Its Reluctance to Modernize Is Costing Texans Thousands AUSTIN, TX - As Oncor Electric Delivery petitions the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to raise electric rates once again, a new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alli  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * The Next Adventure Begins: 2026 RAV4 Arrives this Winter * * All-New 6th Generation RAV4 Available in Three Different Designs Across Seven Grades * Choice of Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid with Available Front- or Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive * Debut of 6th Generation PHEV Powertrain with a 23% Increase in Manufacturer Estimated All-Electric Driving Range Rating of up to 52  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Nolan Ulm -- Eastern Washington's Leader Making a Difference On and Off the Field * In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Nolan Ulm, a standout wide receiver for Eastern Washington University and a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A two-time team captain and four-time Big Sky All-Academic honoree, Nolan's leadership and character shine both on and off t  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * OrderMyGear Merges With Inktavo * AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 21, 2025) - OrderMyGear (OMG) and Inktavo, the company behind InkSoft, Printavo, GraphicsFlow, SignTracker, and Clarity Software, announced their merger. A joint news release said: "The merger unites two category-defining innovators to create the industry's most complete suite of tools for branded merchan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Part II of Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on October 29th * U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Shut Your App: H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Investigation Into Biden Intel Cover-Up * Today, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel calling for an investigation into the intelligence cover-up of a December 2015 report that raised concerns over then-Vice President Joe Biden's corrupt family influence ties to Ukraine.  "For more than a decade, Democra  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice planetary scientists link Jupiter's birth to Earth's formation zone * New research from Rice University suggests that the giant planet Jupiter reshaped the early solar system in dramatic ways, carving out rings and gaps that ultimately explain one of the longest-standing puzzles in planetary science: why many primitive meteorites formed millions of years after the first solid bodies. The study, which com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: We Need a Maritime Strategy Focused on Removing Regulatory Barriers In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called on the nominees to restore American maritime dominance. Sen. Cruz commended Dr. Timothy Petty, nominee for the National Oceanic and Atmosphe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Secures Amendments in Aviation Safety Bill to Improve Transparency for DCA Plane Crash Victims' Families * Washington (October 21, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Science, Commerce, and Transportation Committee, today successfully passed four amendments to the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation from Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Mari  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Celebrates Topping Out Milestone at UTSA Basketball and Volleyball Training Facilities Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, announced it has reached a significant milestone on The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) with the topping out of the new basketball and volleyball practice facility. The $35 million, 52,000-square-foot project   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Texans Split on Trump Immigration Policies, UH-TSU Survey Shows More than Half Support Sending Military to Border, Using Law Enforcement to Help with Detention Key Takeaways * Texans are split on President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with 51% of registered voters approving the policies and 49% disapproving. * More than half of Texans (54%) support the use of local law enforcement to assi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers develop metallic gel that could transform batteries The new gel holds its shape at extreme temperatures, opening the door to safer, more powerful batteries and energy storage. By Denise Brehm Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed the first known metallic gel. Unlike everyday gels, like those used in hand sanitizers, hair products or   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Nature's resilience inspires an improved power grid Equipped with knowledge of resilient ecosystems, Texas A&M researchers showcase the strength of bio-inspired cyber-physical power systems. By Alyssa Schaechinger Natural ecosystems made up of plants, animals and microorganisms face constant challenges from natural hazards, like extreme weather or invasive species. Despite th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M welcomes inaugural Chancellor's National Academy STEM Ph.D. Fellows The 15 elite doctoral students that have been selected for the program will receive advanced mentorship and funding to drive innovation across STEM disciplines. * The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study has announced the selection of 15 students to join the 2025 Chancellor's National Academy STEM Ph.D. Fellowship Program. "Th  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Training tomorrow's archaeologists for critical careers UTA students gain hands-on experience in cultural resource management, a high-demand field safeguarding historic sites * Cultural resource management, a rapidly growing industry within archaeology and anthropology that safeguards historic sites under federal law, faces a critical shortage of skilled, well-trained young profess  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Updated CPR guidelines tackle choking response, opioid-related emergencies and a revised Chain of Survival * Guideline Highlights: * New guidance on choking in conscious children and adults recommends alternating five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts, until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. * Guidance for choking in infants has   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * US DISTRICT COURT GRANTS SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ISSUES PERMANENT INJUNCTION FINDING TEXAS CENSORSHIP LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL * Ruling Finds Law Violates First Amendment Rights of Booksellers, Publishers, Authors, and Readers Today, Judge Alan D. Albright of the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, partially granted plaintiffs' request for summ  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Social Work Program Expands Mental Health Care Access Program provides social workers financial assistance to become licensed providers * The University of Texas at El Paso is responding to mental health care shortages in the border region with a new initiative that strengthens the local mental health workforce while removing barriers that prevent aspiring clinicians from comple  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW study identifies factors affecting survival of patients with metastatic breast cancer Researchers discover two new groups of antigen-presenting fibroblasts that play important roles in cancer's growth, spread, and resistance to chemotherapy * Researchers have identified factors associated with survival for patients initially diagnosed with metastatic breast ca  more