| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Saturday January 10, 2026 ( 73 items ) |
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AFIA Releases 2026 Events and Education Programs Schedule
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
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AFIA Releases 2026 Events and Education Programs Schedule
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has released its 2026 schedule of conferences, professional development opportunities and online education courses. Registration is already open for several of these events, such as the International Feed Expo, Pet Food Conference and Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference,
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AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24
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The annual virtual Texas Fruit Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, will be Jan. 23-24.
The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days. Registration is $60 for both
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American Airlines partners with award-winning Pecan Lodge to serve Texas barbecue on select flights from DFW to New York airports
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American Airlines partners with award-winning Pecan Lodge to serve Texas barbecue on select flights from DFW to New York airports
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FORT WORTH, Texas Beginning next month, customers aboard select American Airlines flights will be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Texas en route to New York as the airline partners with nationally recognized Pecan Lodge restaurant to serve Texas barbecue
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Analysis: Israel, Syria and US meeting shows promise in diplomatic engagement
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Analysis: Israel, Syria and US meeting shows promise in diplomatic engagement
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A recent meeting between Syria and Israel could potentially be a breakthrough in relations between the two countries, according to an expert at Texas A&M University.
On Jan. 6, Syria and Israel agreed to a joint coordination mechanism to de-escalate military tensions under United States oversight. Amy Austin Holmes, an instr
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Army Enhancing Soldier Experience Through Improved Dining Options
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Army Enhancing Soldier Experience Through Improved Dining Options
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Food is an essential part of everyday life, and that is no different for warfighters. Fueling soldiers to fight and win our nation's wars is a top priority, and the Army has several initiatives underway to ensure consistent access to healthy, affordable food.
"The Army is focused on creating a positive seismic shift in food service operations
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Arrington Backs Appropriations Package to Strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance, Slash Green New Scam Waste
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Backs Appropriations Package to Strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance, Slash Green New Scam Waste
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) supported H.R. 6938, which funds several agencies for FY2026, including those key to our energy security, law enforcement, and scientific innovation. This bill advances President Trump's agenda to Make America Energy Dominant
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Victory Against San Antonio After the City Illegally Tried to Fund Out-of-State Abortion Tourism
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Victory Against San Antonio After the City Illegally Tried to Fund Out-of-State Abortion Tourism
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Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured victory against the City of San Antonio after the city allocated taxpayer dollars to fund travel for women going out-of-state to abort their unborn children.
"Texas respects the sanctity of unborn life, and I will alway
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BRAVE AI integrations to advance mental health care for Soldiers, families
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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BRAVE AI integrations to advance mental health care for Soldiers, families
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The next phase of the Defense Health Agency's Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience, or BRAVE, will use artificial intelligence to further eliminate barriers to mental health care for active duty Soldiers and their families.
During the Building a
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Budd Joins Blackburn, Colleagues in Bicameral Push to Hold Fraudsters Accountable for Stealing Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd Joins Blackburn, Colleagues in Bicameral Push to Hold Fraudsters Accountable for Stealing Taxpayer Dollars
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Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Fraud Accountability Act yesterday, which would explicitly add fraud as a deportable offense under the Immigration and Natio
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Another MN Neighbor Pledges to Opt-in to New Education Program
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026:
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Another MN neighbor pledges to opt-in to new education program
By Catrin Wigfall
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced she will opt the state in to the new federal education tax-credit program, set to take effect January 2027.
Iowa joins seven other states -- South Dakota, Colorado,
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Chairman Arrington Calls Out "Intellectual Dishonesty" by Democrats on COVID-era Obamacare Subsidies, Urges Passage of Real Reforms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Chairman Arrington Calls Out "Intellectual Dishonesty" by Democrats on COVID-era Obamacare Subsidies, Urges Passage of Real Reforms
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the House floor slamming the Democrats' proposal to extend COVID-era subsidies for insurance companies as a "con job" that double
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Chairman Arrington Rebukes Obamacare Subsidies on CNBC's Squawk Box: "Stop Throwing Good Money After Bad"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Chairman Arrington rebukes Obamacare subsidies on CNBC's Squawk Box: "Stop throwing good money after bad"
This morning, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss today's Democrat-forced House vote on extending fraud-ridden COVID-era Obamacare subsidies and Republican solutions to actually make health care more affor
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Chairman Arrington Statement on Trump Administration's Creation of New DOJ National Fraud Enforcement Division
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Arrington Statement on Trump Administration's Creation of New DOJ National Fraud Enforcement Division
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) celebrated the Trump Administration's announcement to create a dedicated U.S. Department of Justice division to combat fraud against the federal government and protect hardworking Americans' ta
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors
Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access
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Coast Guard achieves historic operational success in 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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Coast Guard achieves historic operational success in 2025
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The Coast Guard delivered a year of historic operational success in 2025, as missions ranging from record-setting drug interdictions in the Eastern Pacific to challenging foreign vessels in the Arctic, reinforced its vital role in protecting U.S. interests at home and abroad.
"The men and women of the Coast Guard delivered e
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Appropriations Bills to Invest in El Paso, Place Guardrails on Trump administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Appropriations Bills to Invest in El Paso, Place Guardrails on Trump administration
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted in favor of the first government funding package of 2026 which includes three of the twelve mandatory spending bills; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water; Interior; and Energy and Water.
In negotiations with Republicans,
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Restore ACA Tax Credits for Millions of Americans, Nearly 100k El Pasoans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Restore ACA Tax Credits for Millions of Americans, Nearly 100k El Pasoans
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits and lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans, including 92,000 El Pasoans residing in Texas' 16 th Congressional District.
"Republicans have
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Cornyn Praises White House Announcement of New Assistant Attorney General for Fraud
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Praises White House Announcement of New Assistant Attorney General for Fraud
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the Trump administration's announcement of a new Assistant Attorney General for Fraud to address the rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars across the country, including the massive fraud epidemic that has taken root in Minnesota under Governor
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DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'
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In direct support of the Secretary of War's mandate to overhaul the defense acquisition system, the Department of the Air Force is aggressively implementing the new Warfighting Acquisition System.
This generational overhaul places the ent
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De La Cruz Secures Funding for South Texas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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De La Cruz Secures Funding for South Texas
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act.
"The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling
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Denton Men Get Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Methamphetamine
BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Denton men get lengthy federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine
PLANO, Texas -Two Denton men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Clayton Willis Caddell, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with int
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Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot's vision for the T-7A Red Hawk
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot's vision for the T-7A Red Hawk
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As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Melaine "HALO" Valentin,
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DHS Provides Update on U.S. Border Patrol in Portland Who Attempted to Arrest Tren de Aragua Gang Associate and Suspected Member
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Provides Update on U.S. Border Patrol in Portland Who Attempted to Arrest Tren de Aragua Gang Associate and Suspected Member
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DHS law enforcement is facing an unprecedented 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks
PORTLAND, Ore. - Yesterday, two suspected Tren de Aragua gang associateslet loose on American streets by Joe Bidenweaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland. T
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Direct Relief: Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 10 -- Direct Relief issued the following news:
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Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More
Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/02/2026 - 01/09/2026
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 556 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.5 million defined daily doses of medication
Medic
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Entergy Mississippi helps customers stay warm and save money with energy efficiency tips and resources
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Mississippi helps customers stay warm and save money with energy efficiency tips and resources
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JACKSON, Mississippi - As winter brings bouts of colder temperatures, customers will begin using their heating systems more and this could lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying warm and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high electric bills. By making
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ESPN presents LOVB's 2026 professional volleyball season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN presents LOVB's 2026 professional volleyball season
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ESPN and League One Volleyball (LOVB), the largest brand in youth volleyball, have announced their distribution schedule for LOVB's 2026 women's volleyball season. ESPN will present 28 matches across ESPN platforms beginning Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET with LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Austin on ESPN2, building on
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Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure
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WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal - reduce t
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FEC Issues Digest for Week of Jan. 5-9, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Public Disclosure
On January 6, the Office of the Inspector General made public the Independent Audit Report of the FEC's FY 2025 Financial Statement.
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Outreach
On January 8, Chair Shana M. Broussard discussed campaign finance disclosure rules and the role of the Commission with stude
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announces new board members
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announces new board members
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Aguirre, Kelly reappointed as chair, deputy chair of Dallas board
DALLASThe Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announced the newest appointments to its Dallas board of directors, and the board of directors of its Houston and El Paso branches. Board members are appointed to three-year terms, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Dallas office new
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Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release:
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Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026
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The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the chairs and deputy chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026.
Each Reserve Bank has a nine-member board of directors, representing a wide range of business and community leaders across each regional district. By la
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Federal Reserve Considers Savings, Loan Holding Company Application
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, Houston, Texas, to expand its financial holdings through the acquisition of a Chicago-based banking entity.
The trust filed the proposal to become a savings and loan holding company. The transaction involves the acquisition of National Bancorp Holdings Inc., which would grant the trust indirect control of The Federal Savings Bank in Chicago. This request is governed by the
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Following Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's Advocacy, House Passes Federal Funding for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Priorities, Helps Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Following Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's Advocacy, House Passes Federal Funding for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Priorities, Helps Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
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This week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 6938, to fund certain federal agencies and criti
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Following Minnesota Somali Schemes, Cornyn, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Deport and Denaturalize Fraudsters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Following Minnesota Somali Schemes, Cornyn, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Deport and Denaturalize Fraudsters
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MCALLEN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), along with Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Ted Budd (R-NC), in introducing the Fraud Accountability Act, which would explicitly add fraud as a deportable offense under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The
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Former IRS Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Preparing False Tax Returns
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Former IRS Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Preparing False Tax Returns
A former IRS employee was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 24 months in prison and a $150,000 fine for preparing false tax returns.
According to court documents, Hector Cavazos, 63, of San Antonio, owned and operated a tax return preparation busine
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Graham Joins Republican Senators in Demanding Accountability from Tim Walz Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Joins Republican Senators in Demanding Accountability from Tim Walz Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his Republican Senate colleagues in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal funding in Minnesota.
Graham and his colleagues slammed Govern
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HHS Issues Information Collection Notice on Civil Rights, Conscience Complaint, Health Information Privacy, Security, Breach Notification Complaint
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following information collection:
Title of the Collection: Civil Rights and Conscience Complaint and Health Information Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Complaint.
Type of Collection: Revision.
Abstract: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is proposing to revise OMB control number collection 0945-0002 that is expiring in December 2025, which includes two forms entitled: 1.) Health Information
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Houston straw purchasing ring charged with smuggling firearms to North Korea
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Houston straw purchasing ring charged with smuggling firearms to North Korea
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HOUSTON - Seven people have been charged for their alleged roles in a firearms trafficking scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
The indictment alleges Chinese national Shenghua Wen, 39, whose U.S. visa expired in 2013, served as the ringleader. He has now made his
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Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders
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The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations.
Through a series of groundbreak
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ICYMI: Rep. Neguse Speaks in Support of Arkansas Valley Conduit Veto Override
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Neguse Speaks in Support of Arkansas Valley Conduit Veto Override
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Washington, D.C. In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse took to the House Floor Thursday afternoon to urge his colleagues to override President Trump's recent veto of H.R. 131, the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act. The bill, which initially passed both the House and Senate unanimously, would help d
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ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Calls for Strategic SPR Refill with Venezuelan Oil, Highlights Importance of Sustainable Oil Prices on Mornings with Maria
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Calls for Strategic SPR Refill with Venezuelan Oil, Highlights Importance of Sustainable Oil Prices on Mornings with Maria
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WASHINGTON, D.C. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business today to discuss the importance of sustainable oil prices, repaying U.S. companies for the billions Hugo Chavez stole in u
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Job Creators Network Statement on December Jobs Report
ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Job Creators Network Statement on December Jobs Report
Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the December jobs report, which showed 50,000 jobs created and the unemployment rate fall to 4.4%:
"The falling unemployment rate, strong real wage growth, and private-sector job creation suggest the labor market is solidifying and setting the stage for a big
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Johns Hopkins-Led Team Creates First Map of Nerve Circuitry in Bone, Identifies Key Signals for Bone Repair
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 8 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins-Led Team Creates First Map of Nerve Circuitry in Bone, Identifies Key Signals for Bone Repair
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When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something that could fight the fire as well.
In a new study in today's issue of Science, a multi-inst
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Johnson Defends the LGBTQ Community, Protects Public Lands, and Blocks Wasteful Projects in House Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Johnson Defends the LGBTQ Community, Protects Public Lands, and Blocks Wasteful Projects in House Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted to pass a House spending bill (link is external) that lowers costs, strengthens protections for survivors, safeguards public lands, and blocks extreme anti-LGBTQ provisions, while also including legally binding requirements to rein i
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Lamar University Awarded $678,003 Grant for Youth Flood Resilience Initiative
BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Lamar University awarded $678,003 grant for youth flood resilience initiative
By Kristen Baker
Lamar University has received a $678,003 grant from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in partnership with NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program, to launch a three-year environmental education initiative focused on flooding and community resilience in Southeast Texa
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Lamar University: Kubicek Brings Global Science Into the Classroom
BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Kubicek brings global science into the classroom
By April Thompson
On a shelf in Dr. Kole Kubicek's office sits a small, translucent fish, its skeleton stained blue and red, suspended in liquid like a specimen from another century. To the untrained eye, it looks strange, even unsettling. To Kubicek, it is perfectly ordinary and deeply revealing.
"I don't really think of things as weird anymore," he said. "You jus
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Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit in 2026
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit in 2026
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The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you manage your prescriptions.
"TRICARE offers several ways to fill your prescript
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MTEAC tests video bronchoscope at BAMC, JBSA-Camp Bullis
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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MTEAC tests video bronchoscope at BAMC, JBSA-Camp Bullis
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The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity successfully conducted a customer test of a disposable video bronchoscope from Oct. 21-23, 2025, at Brooke Army Medical Center and Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
This innovative single-use device empowers medica
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Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 26
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 26
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IRVING, Texas (January 9, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2025 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webca
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NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Report Mixed Employment Conditions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Report Mixed Employment Conditions
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AUSTIN (Jan. 9, 2026) - NFIB's December jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, unchanged from November. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%. Twenty-eight percent have openin
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On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, DHS Thanks Our Federal Officers Who Put Their Lives on the Line to Arrest the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Weapon Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, DHS Thanks Our Federal Officers Who Put Their Lives on the Line to Arrest the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Weapon Traffickers
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DHS honors our federal law enforcement officers who are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults, 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threat
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Our perspective regarding the situation in Venezuela as shared with President Trump
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release:
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Our perspective regarding the situation in Venezuela as shared with President Trump
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Darren delivered the following remarks at the White House:
Thank you, Mr. President, I appreciate the invitation and the opportunity for the entire industry to show up and provide perspective.
Frankly, we've been kind of unresponsive to the press regarding Ven
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PHOTO: De La Cruz Holds Roundtable with South Texas Builders Alliance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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PHOTO: De La Cruz Holds Roundtable with South Texas Builders Alliance
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WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a roundtable discussion with members of the South Texas Builders Alliance's board. The meeting covered De La Cruz's immigration and housing policy priorities.
"My top priority is to hear from South Texans and deliver solutions to ensure our communities rema
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Premium Matchups Headline 2026 Sunday Night Baseball Schedule as MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Premium Matchups Headline 2026 Sunday Night Baseball Schedule as MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock
Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, storied rivalries, top division matchups, and '25 Postseason Clubs meeting in a scorching summer stretch of five consecutive NBC Sunday nights (June 28-Aug. 2) highlight NBC Sports ' 2026 Major League Baseball schedule.
NBC Sports' 2026 MLB
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Rep. Al Green Fears for Lives of American People and His Own - Calls for Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green Fears for Lives of American People and His Own - Calls for Impeachment
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(Washington, D.C.) On Friday, January 9, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor to express grave concern for the safety of the American people and for his own life, calling for the impeachment of President Trump.
You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube
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Secretary Noem Honors the Courage and Bravery of the Men and Women of Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Secretary Noem Honors the Courage and Bravery of the Men and Women of Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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DHS stands with federal law enforcement today and every day
WASHINGTON Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices and heroic action of our law enforcement officers as they serve on th
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Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers
The entire Senate Republican Conference, led by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) and Majo
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Senator Marshall & Congressman Nehls Introduce Legislation to Restore Self-Sufficiency in Immigration Standards
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall & Congressman Nehls Introduce Legislation to Restore Self-Sufficiency in Immigration Standards
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Washington - On Thursday, Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Congressman Troy Nehls (R-Texas) introduced the bicameral Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025, which restores the "public charge" ground of inadmissibility in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by codifying
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Sessions Announces Hearing on Detecting and Preventing Fraud in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Sessions Announces Hearing on Detecting and Preventing Fraud in Federal Programs
Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled "Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal Programs." The Govern
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Soluna & Siemens Collaborate to Solve GPU Power Swings in Behind-the-Meter AI
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Soluna and Siemens Collaborate to Solve GPU Power Swings in Behind-the-Meter AI
Project Grace site will host 2 MW Texas pilot, developing an innovative approach to a growing problem
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Soluna Holdings, Inc. ("Soluna" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, today signed
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Stevens Institute of Technology: Schaefer School Sets New Record With $77.3 Million in Research Funding
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 10 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Schaefer School Sets New Record with $77.3 Million in Research Funding
Researchers make breakthroughs and secure big-ticket investment once again in FY25
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The Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology marked a record year for research funding in fiscal year 2025, securing more than $77.3 million in external awards. These investments reflect th
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TAMIU to Launch Bachelor of Science in Computer Science This Fall 2026
LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 10 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU to Launch Bachelor of Science in Computer Science this Fall 2026
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Fall 2026, a major expansion of the University's engineering offerings at a time when the region's economic and industrial influence continues to grow.
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Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator
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Texas A&M Forest Service expanded its law enforcement ranks as Chad Mathes of Garrison was sworn in as the agency's newest investigator during a ceremony held at the state agency headquarters in College Station.
Mathes joins an elite division of commissioned peace o
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering: An Aggie's Legacy in Aerospace
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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An Aggie's legacy in aerospace
From rural Colorado to the forefront of aerospace engineering, Merri J. Sanchez '85 broke barriers at NASA and now hopes to help future engineers reach for the stars.
By Kamryn Chapman
Merri J. Sanchez '85 has built a storied career in aerospace engineering, inspired by her childhood fascination with space. After earning multiple degrees and serv
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Thune, Colleagues Demand Accountability Over Widespread Reports of Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune, Colleagues Demand Accountability Over Widespread Reports of Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota
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WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and 51 of their Senate colleagues in writing a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to demand accountability over widespread reports
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TSA Awards Rohde & Schwarz Contract for Advanced Airport Screening Ahead of Soccer World Cup 2026
MUNICH, Germany, Jan. 9 -- Rohde and Schwarz, a supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace, defense, security and networks and cybersecurity, issued the following news release:
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TSA awards Rohde & Schwarz contract for advanced airport screening ahead of Soccer World Cup 2026
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is deploying Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 security scanners with advanced imaging technology (AIT) at airport checkpoints in
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Tulsa District to Host Contracting Event in Tulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Tulsa District to host contracting event in Tulsa
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is hosting an Industry Day at the CityPlex South Tower Auditorium in Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tulsa District representatives will be on hand to answer questions related to contracting opportunities and processes. Attendance is free, and no registr
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UAPB TV Documentary Selected for Texas Film Festival Screening
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB TV Documentary Selected for Texas Film Festival Screening
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to announce that The Shine King, a 2025 UAPB TV documentary, has been officially selected for screening at the Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF). The film will screen on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. at the historic Campus Theatre in Denton, Texas.
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University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton to Deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 10 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release:
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University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton to Deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture
University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton, PhD, will deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.
Titled "Heroes, Villains, and Leading Roles: How Stories Shape Character," the l
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University of Houston: More Flexible Future
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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A More Flexible Future
UH engineers are stretching the way we shape and arrange materials. The implications are massive.
By Tyler Hicks
One day, not long ago, Maksud Rahman found himself unable to get an image out of his head: his son folding a sheet of paper this way and that, practicing the ancient art form of origami.
Rahman is an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Unive
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UTMB study shows potential treatment of Lassa fever with antiviral drug
GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
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UTMB study shows potential treatment of Lassa fever with antiviral drug
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Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), funded by a National Institutes of Health grant, have published findings in Nature showing that antiviral medicine successfully treated non-human primates infected with the virus that causes Lassa fever.
Lassa fever remains a global health threat
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West Virginia Co-Leads 23 States in Supreme Court Brief Defending Farmer Facing $2 Million in Federal Fines
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release:
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West Virginia co-leads 23 States in Supreme Court brief defending farmer facing $2 million in federal fines
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is co-leading with Nebraska an amicus brief defending Jeffrey Andrews, a Connecticut farmer who is facing $2 million in federal fines for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act (CWA). The amicus, or friend of the c
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Whip Emmer joins Sharia Free America Caucus
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer joins Sharia Free America Caucus
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WASHINGTON - As first reported by investigative journalist Laura Loomer (link is external), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that he is the newest member of the Sharia Free America Caucus, which was recently launched by Representatives Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Keith Self (R-Texas) to defend the American way of life against the rise of
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Young, Colleagues Demand Accountability for Taxpayers Following Rampant Child Care Fraud in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Demand Accountability for Taxpayers Following Rampant Child Care Fraud in Minnesota
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Republican colleagues in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in Minnesota.
"We write to express serious concern regarding recent reports and f
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