WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bailouts for Argentina; Hunger for Central Texas Families * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement after the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) food assistance will not be issued as the Republican government shutdown continue  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Cancellation of Graduate Course at University of Houston a Blow to Academic Freedom * (NEW YORK)-PEN America condemns the cancellation of a graduate-level course at the University of Houston, "Confronting Oppression & Injustice," as an egregious example of the censorship spreading across  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * CfG Releases Redistricting Strategy Memo & Statement on New NC Congressional Map Club for Growth released a strategy memo, outlining plans to invest 7-figures nationally for redistricting efforts, and a statement on the newly passed map in North Carolina. The memo comes after successfully advocating for new Congressional maps in Missouri, Texas, and North Carolina, netting Republicans 7   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Call on Trump Admin to Use SNAP Reserve Funding to Continue November Benefits Without Interruption * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 213 of her Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release the nearly $5 billion in SNAP contingency funding that would allow November benefits to go out without interrupt  more

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * De Vlaamse Waterweg deploys HPE GreenLake to optimize shipping management and drive sustainability outcomes HPE GreenLake cloud helps the government agency to modernize operations and mitigate emissions from freight traffic in Flanders, Belgium. In this article * HPE has been selected by De Vaamse Waterweg to deploy HPE GreenLake cloud to moderni  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Do more with less strain: UTA's robotic arm Soft, air-powered exoskeleton eases muscle fatigue, reduces injuries and boosts workplace safety * For workers whose jobs involve hours of lifting and repetitive motion, even small innovations can make a big difference in preventing future musculoskeletal disorders. That's why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington ha  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Hendrix College RB | Auvic White: Leading by Example On and Off the Field * A True Student-Athlete Leader On this week's episode of the AFCA Podcast, we sit down with Auvic White, senior running back at Hendrix College and a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. A two-time All-Conference selection and Academic All-Conference honoree, Auvic has built a reputation for  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Hines to Open an Office in Riyadh Firm underscores its commitment to long-term growth, development, and partnerships across the Gulf * Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, today announced plans to establish an office in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026. This move marks a significant milestone in Hines's global expansion, reinforcing the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Sanders, Booker Warn SCORE Act's Antitrust Exemption Is A Giveaway to The NCAA, Call For Legislation That Puts College Athletes First * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) sent a letter to U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Scie  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, Texas A&M study finds A comprehensive research review reveals that online friendships can both support and undermine adolescent well-being. By Ann Kellett While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Overwhelming Support in TX CD-21 Race for Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Texas, Paul Rojas (district 21), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Mark Teixeira, Daniel Betts, and Zeke  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Redistricting or rigging? Experts available * Northwestern University has fantastic experts in political strategy, political science and law who can weigh in on the growing number of states pushing for mid-decade congressional redistricting. Just yesterday, Virginia Democrats announced plans to redraw congressional maps that could give their party two or three new seats. On Tuesday, North Carolina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Holds Town Hall in Llano * LLANO, TX Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Llano, where he met with local residents to provide updates on his work in Washington, discuss the ongoing Democrat government shutdown, and answer questions from constituents. During the event, Congressman Pfluger recognized the Llano Yellow Jacket Marching Band for earning three s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: American cattle ranchers are the backbone of our food security and a cornerstone of our economy. * "American cattle ranchers are the backbone of our food security and a cornerstone of our economy, working tirelessly to provide the highest quality beef for American families. Today's higher prices are a result of strong demand, not a shortage of supply, and importing foreign beef would o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Requests State Officials to Include Local Voices During the Investigation of the July 2025 Central Texas Floods * Washington, D.C. Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) requests state officials and legislators appointed to the Texas Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding (link is external) include local voices and community input as the committee investigates the July 2025 Centra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz, Colleagues in Effort to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration * WASHINGTON - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) in a bicameral comment letter in support of a petition by the America First Legal Foundation to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI receives $9.9 million contract to assess reliability of F-16 landing gear components * Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has received a seven-year, $ 9.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to predict the life of landing gear components for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. SwRI will leverage its aging aircraft expertise to predict when parts need replacement, d  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Emerging soil scientist cultivates future in cotton sustainability Texas A&M graduate student Chris Cobos leads research on water conservation practices, crop rotations By Kay Ledbetter Chris Cobos is researching the resiliency of cropping systems from a 200-foot view, literally. Whether using drones and artificial intelligence t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Computer science and engineering senior recognized for excellence in research Montgomery Bohde received the Astronaut Scholarship and the Goldwater Scholarship for his dedication to machine learning research. By Amanda Norvelle Montogomery Bohde '26 stands out. As a senior computer science and engineering major, Bohde is the first author on multiple papers. He also has a Goog  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Xfinity Celebrate 11 Years of the NASCAR Xfinity Series by Presenting the Third Stage of the Championship Race Commercial-Free * Final Stage of the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Air Uninterrupted as a Thank You to Loyal Race Fans Previous NASCAR Xfinity Series Champions from 2015 to 2024 to Reunite for Starting Command BURBANK, CA (  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Township of Windsor, MI Fines Church for Holding Religious Activities in Newly Renovated Building * Windsor, MI First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter on behalf of the Tarrington Group Properties, LLC and The Sanctum of One God Church after the Township of Windsor, Michigan fined the Chu  more

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Unveils Camry GT-S Concept at 2025 SEMA Show * New Camry concept explores showroom-ready style and substance with race-inspired design cues LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24, 2025) - Toyota is pushing the boundaries of the modern sedan with the debut of the Camry GT-S Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show. Built on the foundation of the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid, the GT-S Concept is a bold design  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Update: Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * Tangipahoa Parish re-opens Highways 51 and 10 DALLAS, TEXAS (October 24, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to oversee the Smitty's Supply fire cleanup response being carried out by Smitty's Supply and the State of Louisiana. Under a consent order with Smitty's Supply, the company took over the cleanup of t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Vistra, Irving, Texas, announced the completion of its acquisition of seven modern natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The transaction, totaling approximately 2,600 MW of capacity, closed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition geographically expands Vistra's diverse generation portfolio, adding highly efficient assets across several key competitive markets, including PJM, New England, New York, and California.  more