WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * 'It's Not Just the Door Kickers,' Hegseth Says on Tour in Support of Defense Industrial Workers * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today spoke of the Pentagon's commitment to investing in a defense industrial base that is loyal to supporting America's men and women who have sworn an oath -as well as civilians who support the Constitution -to wear the cloth of their country. While talking to a large crowd of wor  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 502d LRS Fuels Flight powers mission readiness at JBSA * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time.  Tasked with receiving, testing, and d  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Awards Grants to School Districts Across the Nation * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Helping Kids Mini Grants, a program funded by AASA, and supported by its government cooperative procurement partne  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Aeronero Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Pioneering Advancements in Atmospheric Water Generation * San Antonio, TX -January 12, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Aeronero has been recognized wi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9 for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force's next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service's effort to modernize pilot training. Senior Air Force leaders and industry partners atte  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * AI Singapore Collaborates with Dell Technologies to Help Democratize Access to AI in Southeast Asia Story Highlights * AI Singapore and Dell Technologies are bringing the SEA-LION model to AI PCs and edge devices * The collaboration enhances Southeast Asian language models for efficient performance on lightweight infrastructure  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American rings in the new year with non-alcoholic IPA, new cocktails and refreshed menus in flight * American Airlines is starting the new year with bold updates designed to make every journey more enjoyable. From innovative beverage options to refreshed menus, American is setting the tone for an elevated inflight experience in 2026\. Beginning Feb. 1, customers can enjoy Athletic Brewi  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * An Annual Blessing: TLU Receives Donation from LFSW It was with tremendous gratitude that TLU President Dr. Debbie Cottrell accepted a check for $258,786, presented to the university by the Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest. The annual distribution comes from donors who have chosen to share their legacy dollars with the university through the foundation. LFSW, established in 1979, works to assist donors   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Area in Texas * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On December 30, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) expanded the Penitas Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens: Mexfly) qua  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Picks 9 Potential Sites for Nuclear Energy Initiative * The Army has selected nine sites for consideration as it looks to place microreactor power plants on its installations. Known as the Janus Program, the initiative is the Army's next-generation nuclear power program and seeks to develop and install microreactor power plants in line with a presidential exec  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Art Department announces spring 2026 exhibitions, True Inspiration Artist in Residence * Furman University's Department of Art has announced its spring 2026 Thompson Art Gallery exhibition schedule and its True Inspiration Artist-in-Residence, Alexa Wheeler. This semester's programming includes Jessica Lambert's dynamic sports-centered exhibition, "Sportsball," Alexa Wheeler's immersive residency proj  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * As Americans Enjoyed Their Weekend, ICE Law Enforcement Risked Their Lives to Arrest the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Gang Members * ICE law enforcement is facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them, 3,200% increase in vehicle attacks, and an 8000% increase in death threats WASHINGTON -Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enf  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Major Grocery Chains for Spraying Organic Produce with Pesticides Without Telling Consumers * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a statewide investigation into major grocery chains that spray organic fruits and vegetables with pesticides in-store but fail to disclose this practice to consumers. The pesticide at issue is Produce Maxx, an EPA-registe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ILLEGAL AND RETALIATORY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TACTICS * ** Download a broadcast quality video file of Attorney General Raoul's remarks here.** Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Trump administration officials over the unlawful   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Autologous T-cell therapy targeting multiple antigens shows promise treating pancreatic cancer * A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a first in-human phase 1/2 trial. The TACTOPS trial, which investigated the safety and clinical effects of autologous T cell therapy targeting multiple tumor antigens, was   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * BostonGene Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leadership in AI-Driven Precision Oncology Solutions * San Antonio, TX -January 12, 2026- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that BostonGene has been recognized for 2025 Global Technology I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * The business model of the abortion industrial complex Planned Parenthood's roots trace back to birth control--with an ugly side of eugenics and population control. Today, it's in the abortion business, with a well-funded supporting cast. And business is booming. By Kali Fontanilla In 1961, in his Farewell Address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower predicted the fusion of the military esta  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Career offender admits to drug trafficking * LAREDO, Texas - A 52-year-old Laredo resident has admitted to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to do so, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. In August 2024, Pio Alejandro Campos engaged in a series of cellphone and WhatsApp communications involving the potential sale of cocaine.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Casar, Neguse Demand Noem Reverse New FEMA Cuts * Washington, D.C. - On Monday, Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) demanded that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reverse new cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Noem reportedly fired at least 65 FEMA staffers from the critical Cadre of On-Call Response and Recovery team on New Year's   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike and Nord Security Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine SMB Cybersecurity The partnership combines Nord Security's secure access and credential management solutions with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, delivering enterprise-grade protection that's simple, accessible,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act Passes the Senate * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement after her bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, passed the Senate. The legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Develo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Delta Intelligent Building Technologies Receives the 2025 Global Integrated Smart Buildings Solutions Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition * SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 12, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Delta Intelligent Building Technologies has  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Diabolocom Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Technology Innovation Leadership for Excellence in AI-Driven Customer Experience Platforms * San Antonio, TX -January 12, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Diabolocom has been awarded the 2026 European T  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Doubling down on reliability, risk and resilience from disasters * By Raji Natarajan Special to Rice News Resilience to disasters is not optional -it is essential to public safety, national security, economic prosperity and quality of life. Rice University's civil and environmental engineering department (CEE) has established a national reputation for tackling one of society's most pressing challenges: e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Issues Pesticide Stop Sale Orders in Houston, San Antonio Inspections Found Unregistered Cleaning Products * DALLAS, TEXAS (January 12, 2026) - In December, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 issued Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders (SSUROs) for unregistered pesticides to four companies following marketplace inspections in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Under the Federal   more

COMMERCE, Texas, Jan. 13 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Honors College Earns National "Partners in Peace" Designation The Honors College at East Texas A&M University has been named a Partners in Peace institution by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). This national recognition is awarded to honors programs that incorporate structured academic inquiry into topics related to conflict reso  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Highlights Business Fraud Protection Solutions and Strategies for the New Year With rising fraud threats, First Mid's Positive Pay services and dedicated team help businesses stay secure and confident in today's high-risk environment * St. Louis, MO (January 12, 2026) With approximately 79% of organizations reporting attempted or actual payment fraud activity in 2024, business   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico posted the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Former U.S. Navy SEAL Convicted of Transporting Explosives to Throw at Law Enforcement at California Protests Evidence Reflected Violent Extremist Beliefs and Deep Hostility Toward the U.S. Government * After a five-day jury trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, a federal jury convicted Gregory Vandenberg, a former U.S. N  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Fueling the Force: Exchange Boosts Readiness with BE FIT 360 Meals, Snacks As Americans embrace New Year's resolutions focused on wellness, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to make offering better-for-you meals and snacks a priority for the military community. As part of its BE FIT 360 program dedicated to holistic wellness, the Exchange offers fresh, choices at all resta  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 20-state coalition in sending a formal comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the updated definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The longstanding WOTUS controversy has placed undue  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Secretary Turner Requesting Texas Participate In Fraud-Prevention Program * Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner volunteering the State of Texas to participate in the HUD pilot program that seeks to eliminate fraud in federal affordable housing programs. "Taxpayers entrust government officials w  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Appointments of Gabriel Moreno, Derrick Coley, and Darrell Odom, Sr. to the Maryland House of Delegates * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Gabriel M. Moreno to District 13; Derrick L. Coley to District 24; and Darrell C. Odom, Sr. to District 27A of the Maryland House of Delegates. "Gabriel Moreno, Derrick Coley, and Darrell Odom,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Gallego, Colleagues Call Out Trump Admin for Diverting Federal Agents for Immigration Enforcement, Sacrificing American Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Ruben Gallego, along with 28 of their Senate colleagues, called out the Trump admin's reckless decision to divert thousands of federal law enforcement agents away from their critical public safety work to  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * Home of UNT soccer and track and field officially to be named Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium The University of North Texas has officially named the Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium, honoring the life, legacy, and North Texas connection of a national leader whose influence helped shape the growth of professional sports in the United States. A 1960 honors graduate of North Texas State University, Norma Knobel   more

SPRING, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * HPE helps retail customers ensure business continuity and enhance security with expanded HPE Networking and HPE Compute portfolios New self-driving features in HPE Aruba Networking CX switch, expanded AI-native retail analytics, and HPE Nonstop Compute capabilities strengthen infrastructure for critical retail transactions In this article * HPE helps retailers ke  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted backs bill blocking Fed from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. The bill would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). "If a Central Bank Digital Currency is the strategy of the Chinese Co  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * ID INTRODUCES THE HUMAN LIE DETECTOR WITH THE PREMIERE OF KILLER CONFESSIONS: CASE FILES OF A TEXAS * (New York, NY) - Today Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network, announced that it will introduce audiences to Texas Ranger, James B. Holland, who has built a reputation as one of the most remarkable investigators in modern law enforceme  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded FEED for Coastal Bend LNG Project * HOUSTON, January 12, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for Coastal Bend's planned natural gas liquefaction and export facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. The Coastal Bend LNG project will feature multiple liquefaction trains  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Kinder Institute releases comprehensive study of one of Houston area's fastest-growing populations * Building upon 30 years of research, Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is examining the experiences, beliefs and attitudes of Asian residents in the greater Houston area. The institute's Asian American Community Study focuses on the lives of one of the fastest-growing segments in the region   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar CIO Patrick Stewart elected to statewide LEARN leadership By April Thompson Lamar University has reached a milestone in statewide leadership after its chief information officer was elected to the executive leadership of the Lone Star Education and Research Network. Patrick Stewart, chief information officer at Lamar University, was nominated and unanimously elected to the LEARN Executive Committee during the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Laredo pharmacist pays six figures to settle Controlled Substance Act violations * HOUSTON - The owner of Martinez Pharmacy in Laredo has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve allegations his pharmacy violated federal recordkeeping and dispensing requirements, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Antonio Martinez Jr., 67, is the operator and pharmacist-i  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 22.8 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 13 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Police-Related Stress Is Associated With Health Risk for Black Women By Matt Shipman A new study finds that worrying about police brutality and harassment is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the United States. The study found the association was most pronounced for Black women concerned about potential interactions between their children  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * New Polling in Missouri Shows Broad Support for Solving More Violent Crimes, Expanded DNA Collection, Increasing Transparency in Corrections, and Incentives for Rehabilitation. * In 2025, the Missouri legislature created a Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program to help law enforcement hire and retain investigators, upgrade technology, and, ultima  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Texas Transmission Costs Expected to More Than Double, Adding $100+ Annually to Average Electric Bills * Life:Powered analysis finds ratepayers have paid nearly $15 billion since 2010 to support wind and solar transmission investments-and new projects will repeat the same mistakes. AUSTIN, Texas - January 12, 2026 - Transmission costs in ERCOT have exploded from $1.5 b  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * No U.S. Hurricane Landfalls, but 2025 Season Exposes Growing Preparedness Gaps * MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 12, 2026 -Despite recording no U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time in a decade, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season generated deadly tropical storms, above-average days of major hurricane activity, and millions of dollars in U.S. losses, underscoring the need for year-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * NRF Foundation Honors Raises $2.7 Million to Support Retail Careers The 11th annual NRF Foundation Honors took place on Sunday in New York City to celebrate industry leaders, award student scholarships and highlight the diverse and vibrant talent across retail. The event raised $2.7 million to fund the NRF Foundation's career development programs and resources. "The NRF Foundation   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Serial killer William Reece now in Oklahoma to face his death sentence William Lewis Reece, a convicted serial rapist and murderer, has returned to Oklahoma, where he now awaits execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Reece, 63, was in Texas serving life sentences for three murders. In 2021, Reece was convicted and sentenced to death by an Oklahoma County  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * One genetic map could rewrite how we understand mental health * An international team of researchers has shed light on why mental health conditions often occur together. Researchers analyzed data from more than 6 million people to explore the connections among over a dozen psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD and substance use disorders. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Fletcher, Carter, and Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Life-Saving Emergency Alerts via Satellite * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize America's emergency alert systems and strengthen public safety communications, especially for   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 12 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Blaming short-term rentals won't solve the housing crisis By Eliza Terziev, Housing Policy Analyst As many cities grapple with the high costs of housing, blame has been cast in many directions. The expansion of short-term rentals, which are units that lease to tenants for periods shorter than 30 days, through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, is frequently accused of worsening housing shortages and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Urges Action to Beat China in the AI and Nuclear Race * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sounded the alarm at a subcommittee hearing focused on advancing American leadership in nuclear energy. As adversarial nations like China rapidly scale up their nuclear capabilities, Rep. Pfluger made it clear: the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes "YES" to Secure $3.25 Million for Projects in TX-22 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) voted "YES" to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes $3.25 million in funding for projects in the 22nd Congressional District of Texas, including the  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Scala Data Centers Recognized for Leadership in Latin America's Digital Infrastructure * SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 12, 2026 - Scala Data Centers, the leading hyperscale sustainable data center platform in Latin America, has been recognized with the 2025 Latin American Comp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act to Protect American Lives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), and colleagues in introducing the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act. The legislation would strengthen current immigration laws to ensure that illegal aliens who drive drunk and kill or seriously injure someone can be arrested, detai  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13 (TNSxrep) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens named a leader in Green Quadrant: Quality Management Software 2025 report * Report finds that Siemens delivers best-in-class quality management solutions through the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio * Siemens has been recognized as a leader in the Green Quadrant: Quality Management Software 2025 report by independent research and advisory firm, Verdan  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: All teams taste victory * Last week in review: Pennsylvania College of Technology winter sports teams all tasted victory in conference action, with the women's basketball team recording its third double-digit-win season in six campaigns under coach Britni Mohney. MEN'S BASKETBALL Last week's highlights: Five players scored in double figures as the Wildcats   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 12 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * SREB Launches Labor Market Dashboard Schools & Colleges Can Connect Learning to Local Careers * The Southern Regional Education Board has launched an interactive data hub to help schools and colleges connect labor market demand to education programs. The goal of the SREB Labor Market Data Hub: Give educators access to a powerful tool to improve career pathways fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Summary of Incident: Agents encounter illegal alien having a heart attack after crossing the border * This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting require  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI evaluates fire risks associated with solar panel installations * January 12, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread beneath photovoltaic (PV) panel installations on flat, commercial and industrial rooftops. The research will help fire safety organizations update standards and f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife will move center from Amarillo to Canyon on Jan. 21 * The Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, a new state-of-the-art facility that combines research and education outreach to the greater Texas High Plains region, will open Jan. 21 in Canyon. This new facility, with a new name, will in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Texas Must Investigate Musk's Grok Over Reports of Sexualized Images * AUSTIN, Texas - Public Citizen today called for Texas authorities to investigate Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk-owned xAI, following press reports that the tool has generated sexualized images, including images involving children, in response to user prompts. Grok is integrated into Musk'  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Training for high-risk work environments... virtually * All jobs come with responsibility. But some come with real danger. Whether it's working in confined spaces, handling hazardous chemicals, or operating in extreme conditions, some work environments require intensive training to ensure people stay safe on the job. But ho  more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 13 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Vice Provost for Research Named Foreign Fellow of Indian National Science Academy Bernard Arulanandam's research interests include the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in immune responses to infectious diseases By Dave Nuscher Bernard Arulanandam, vice provost for research at Tufts University and professor of immunology at Tufts University School of Medicine, has been named a fore  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * TV depictions of Hands-Only CPR are often misleading * Research Highlights: * Scripted TV programs in the U.S. often inaccurately portray who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen, according to an analysis of more than 160 TV episodes aired since 2008. * TV programs tend to focus on white people or men receiving CPR, which mirro  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Two Geisel Students Present Research at National and International Conferences Bridging Disciplines to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes By Susan Green Divya Kaushal, MS MPH'26, alongside Julie Taylor, MD, MSc, associate dean for medical education, interim chair of community and family medicine and professor of medical education, Frances Lim-Liberty, MD, assistant professor o  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War's top medical leader * Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and career health care leader dedicated to delivering health services to active duty military and veterans, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs. Bass succeeds Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, who held the position 2022  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification National Recognition Affirms UH's Deep, Sustained Partnerships Across Greater Houston Key Takeaways * The University of Houston earns top national recognition for community engagement: UH earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, placing it among an elite group of institutions nationwide recognized for integrating community pa  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 13 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * Youngs' Gift to Land of Opportunity Scholarship Motivated By Personal Experience Tracy and Lisa Young gave $25,000 to support the Land of Opportunity Scholarship, helping expand access to higher education for Arkansas students with high financial need. Their gift helps ease financial barriers and covers the real, everyday costs of attending college, ensuring that financial  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV meets with The Welch Foundation to support chemistry research growth By Maria Gonzalez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JAN. 12, 2026 - UTRGV recently met with leaders from The Welch Foundation to discuss expanding opportunities that support chemistry research and student success. The Welch Foundation is one of the nation's largest private funding sources for fundamental chemical resear  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW receives ARPA-H award to create functioning artificial liver * DALLAS - Jan. 12, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center has received an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop livers using patients' own cells and an innovative three-dimensional (3D) printing approach. If successful, this project - known as Vascularized Immunocompet  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA hospitals recognized for reducing physician burnout * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association has recognized seven VA health care facilities for their work to reduce physician burnout. AMA's Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program annually highlights health systems across the nation that are standouts when it comes to building well-being and reducing burnout, which rese  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan Effort to Target Online Sales of Illicit Drugs Laced with Fentanyl * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas-02) introduced the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation to tackle the fentanyl crisis by addressing the online sale of counterfeit pills and illicit drugs laced with fentanyl. "  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Microsoft fellow looks at preparing the AI workforce, one community college at a time Awarded a prestigious fellowship from Microsoft, Associate Professor Sarah L. Rodriguez aims to impact policy and programming around higher education's approach to artificial intelligence workforce development. By Melody Warnick As a 17-year-old in rural Texas, Sarah L. Rodriguez earned a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship  more