PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBMensTrack&Field: Gregory Clerkly Named to the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team * At the intersection of excellence, service, and leadership stands Gregory Clerkley, a college junior standout for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Men's Track and Field program whose impact reaches far beyond the track. Clerkley, affectionately known as Keshawn, was selected as a nomine  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * 'Meaningful work': UT Health RGV brings new advanced cancer treatment technology to the RGV By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JAN. 15, 2026 - His work happens quietly, behind the scenes, but its impact is felt by every patient who walks into the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center. Before a single beam of radiation is delivered and before a patient ever lies down   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Officers Announced: National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Board of Directors The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 Officers of the Board of Directors and the 2026 CGP Conference Chair. The newly-elected officers and board members were inducted into office at CGP Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, with  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Affordable Housing Leader Dan Foster Joins Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' Affordable Housing Advisory Council * DALLAS, TEXAS, January 15, 2026 -The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Foster, senior development manager for Chelsea Investment Corp. in Albuquerque, New Mexico,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release: * * * After Massive Fraud Exposed in Minnesota, Subcommittee Chairman Sessions Opens Hearing on Curbing Fraud in Federal Programs Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect and Pre  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting tool * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - On Jan. 14, 2026, the Air Force Safety Center announced the Unit Risk Forecasting tool would be available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing i  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * AirBorneo chooses Sabre to build strong technology foundations as it takes to the skies in 2026 New state-owned carrier selects Sabre's network planning, revenue optimization, and data solutions to drive smarter decisions and a stronger passenger experience from the outset * Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Aptean Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-powered ERP for Food and Beverage * San Antonio, TX -January 15, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Aptean, a global leader in AI-powered enterp  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Welcomes New Legislation to Expand DNA Collection and Solve More Crimes in Missouri * In Missouri currently, DNA is only collected during certain felony arrests. Recent analysis of FBI data by the Council of State Government's Justice Center suggests that less than 4 out 10 violent crimes reported to law enforcement in 2024 were   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Bill to Stop Biden-Era Woke Climate and Social Justice Mandates in Retirement Investing * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, which restores fiduciary responsibility by requiring retirement plan managers to prioritize maximizing returns for ben  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Works with Trump Administration to Lower Input Costs for Farmers * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led 21 Members of Congress representing Rural America in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam Bondi encouraging continued collaboration to strengthen competition in agricultural input markets and hel  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * As part of its commitment to helping support local communities, CenterPoint Energy Foundation opens its first grant cycle of 2026 The Foundation welcomes applications for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on education * DAYTON, Ohio -- Jan. 15, 2026 -- The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through Feb. 13 for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Seton Introduces Gentle Breathing Support: First Baby Graduates NICU with New Jet Ventilator Technology * We are so excited to celebrate a major milestone at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin! Brooks Tamez is the first baby to graduate from the NICU after receiving care using our new jet ventilators, a gentler breathing support option for our  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over Two Million Free Eggs for Texans as Part of Historic Settlement with Cal-Maine Foods for Price Gouging * Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a major settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. ("Cal-Maine"), which includes Cal-Maine donating around 2,160,000 eggs to food banks across Texas. Attorney General Paxton previously sued Cal-Maine, one of the   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's Dr. Stephen Kershner wins national award for classics education * Dr. Stephen Kershner, an associate professor of classics at Austin Peay State University, speaks with students during a world languages event on campus in March 2025. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. Stephen Kershner, an associate professor in Austin Peay State University's Department of Languages an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 15, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 12 states from November 2024 to November 2025 From November 2024 to November 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 12 states, decreased in the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 38 states. * * * Chart: Change in nonfarm employment by state, November 2024 to November 20  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-DFW, Partners Demand Release of Yaa'Kub (Jacob) Ira Vijandre after 100 Days of Illegal Detention * The Dallas/Fort Worth office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization joins CAIR Action, the Muslim Legal Fund of American (MLFA), Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), the F  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 16 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Canon U.S.A. and DigiTech Launch Texas LT3 Series UV LED True Flatbed Printers to Drive High-Volume Productivity and Automation New series combines high-speed performance, advanced color options, and seamless automation to help print providers scale efficiently * Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of the Texas LT3 Series UV LED true   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: KOSMA Meets Parents Where They're At, Protects Kids Online Hearing examines risks of rising screen time for kids, teens * In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America's Youth" Chairman Ted   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Welcomes Senate Wingmen to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) - a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, former fighter pilot, Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors - today announced the appointment of three U.S. Senators to the Board at a pivotal moment.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron takes Final Investment Decision on Leviathan gas expansion Project increases affordable, reliable gas for Israel, Egypt and Jordan * Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) by its subsidiary, Chevron Mediterranean Limited (CML), and the working interest owners of the Leviathan natural gas reservoir have reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) to expand the production capacity of the strategic L  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * People who power the US energy advantage In 2026, Chevron plans to invest about $10.5 billion in American energy activities and projects to support industrial growth. * Curt Colburn doesn't mind starting each workday at 3:30 a.m. He feels a sense of purpose in the work he does in the Permian Basin, a major oil- and gas-producing region that spans West Texas and southeast New Mexico. "We believe   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * TRACX Program Connects Educators Worldwide with Ocean Science Research Last summer, teachers from around the globe got a hands-on opportunity to engage in research alongside scientists at the Gulf Coast Repository at Texas A&M University. By Alejandro Mundo Last summer, the Ocean Core Teacher-Researcher and Curriculum Experience (TRACX) gathered teachers from across the United States a  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Commitment to Customers: 2025 Year in Review * Throughout 2025, AEP's operating companies made significant strides in building trust with customers through improved communication, enhanced service reliability and programs that address their evolving needs. Our employees continue to demonstrate our commitment to being a responsible and valued partner to the communities and c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Warns Virginia to Follow Its Redistricting Criteria * Common Cause, the nation's premiere redistricting leader, sent a letter to Virginia legislators, urging them to comply with the organization's fairness criteria as they advance mid-decade redistricting. In the letter, the organization signals their intended opposition if the state fails to meet its fairness criteria. The Virgini  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * Community banks, Credit Unions Urge Congress to Reject Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Mandates * Washington, D.C. (Jan. 15, 2026) -The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), America's Credit Unions, and Defense Credit Union Council wrote to express strong opposition to Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates, warning the proposal would harm consumers  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Honors Dr. King by Addressing His Quote, "The Ultimate Measure of a Man" * (Washington, D.C.) -On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor to honor Dr. King by addressing his quote, "The Ultimate Measure of a Man." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green's Comments on Fed Independence * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Striking the Right Balance Sheet." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here (youtube.com/watch?v=V5L  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Self and Congressman Roy's Sharia Free America Caucus Surges in Congress, Adding Twenty-Four Members in Under One Month * The Sharia Free America Caucus, launched by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) and Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), has sparked conversation throughout the halls of Congress and the entire country about the dangers of Sharia. Since its inception on December 18 th, 2025, the Cauc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the Guaranteeing the States Protection against Invasion Act 2026 * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Guaranteeing the States' Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026 (GSPA). During the Biden Administration, U.S. CBP encountered approximately 10.8 million individuals at the southern border, with an additional 2 million known "got aways."Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Crockett Joins Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and more than 70 House Democrats in cosponsoring Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for systemic abuses of power, violations of civil and constitutional rights,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of American People or Respond to Trump Administration's Abuses * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, to fund certain federal agencies and governmen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Small Majority Of Metro Areas In November; Survey Shows Contractors Have Subdued Expectations For 2026 * Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:45 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas, Kankakee, Ill., Owensboro, Ky. Top Lists of Year-over-Year Job Gains, While New York City, Newark, N.J., Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, Nev. Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Hearing on Biden's Afghan Vetting Failures, 'Trojan Horse' Parole Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing entitled, "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences," which he co-chaired as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after their Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties for child ca  more

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various unions in the United States have all been ratified. All of the new, ratified five-year agreements provide increased wages to approximat  more

EDINBURG, Texas, Jan. 16 -- DHR Health issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * DHR Health Transplant Institute Achieves Historic Milestone: 101 Kidney Transplants in 2025 DHR Health Transplant Institute announced today a historic milestone achievement for the Rio Grande Valley: 101 kidney transplants successfully performed in 2025, the highest number of kidney transplants completed in a year since the Institute opened in 2017. This monumental achievement for DHR Health's Transplant  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Disability Assistance Chairman Luttrell Holds Second Hearing on Modernizing VA Disability Compensation Benefits Structure for Veterans Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Aff  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Signs Onto Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) formally signed onto articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The impeachment resolution was originally introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02). "Enough is enough. Under Secretary Noem, DHS, and ICE have systemically violated   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * FBI Dallas Offers Reward for Fugitive Accused of Assaulting Federal Officers Jerson Lopez-Sanchez is wanted for injuring federal immigration agents * Today the FBI Dallas Field Office announced it is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jerson Lopez-Sanchez. He is wanted for allegedly assaulting federal officers. On December 1, 2025, Immigration a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Appointments * DALLAS, TEXAS, January 15-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of three current members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Cou  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending * The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Consent prohibition order against Aquana Raffington Former employee of PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, Dallas, Texas Conflicts of interest and fraud Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Finding new cell markers to track the most aggressive breast cancer in blood * Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies. TNBC also is more likely to metastasize, or travel through the blood stream to spread to other organs, which causes most of breast cancer-related deaths each year. Until now, tracking circulating tumor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From Earth to Orbit: KBR Prepares the People Behind the Mission * It's not every day your job includes teaching someone how to sleep or use the bathroom in zero gravity. But for KBR training instructor Tiffany Swarmer, it's all in a day's work. "The NASA Flight Operations team covers everything," said Swarmer. "How to eat,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Fueling the Future: EXIM Loan to Boost U.S. Space Manufacturing and Create 400 American Jobs * Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import of the United States (EXIM) has approved a direct loan to CesiumAstro Inc. in support of an expansion project that will generate approximately 400 good-paying American jobs. The $185 million financing includes the purchase of an existing facility, building improvem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Gartner, Stamford, Connecticut, announced it will host the Product Leadership Conference 2026 on March 9-10 in Grapevine, Texas, bringing together senior product and technology leaders to address how organizations can adapt and grow amid rapid market shifts and the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence. Gartner said the conference will focus on helping leaders convert disruption into opportunity by strengthening decision-making, improving customer outcomes and   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Geotab Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North American Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Commercial Vehicle Fleet Management Leadership * San Antonio, TX -January 15, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Geotab has been recognized with the 202  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen's State of the State Address * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE \-President Kelly, Speaker Arch, members of the 109th Legislature, tribal leaders, distinguished guests, and fellow Nebraskans. One year ago, I stood before you just days after suffering major injuries while horseback riding with my family. It was a life-giving experience-and one that came cl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces 2026 Governor's Small Business Summit Host Cities * Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 15 Texas communities selected as 2026 Governor's Small Business Summit host cities. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor's Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Launches Statewide Flood Notification System; Encourages Legislature to Fund Long-Term * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth state of the state address, and in it, announcing she is launching a statewide flood notification system. The governor's action comes after Texas experienced devastating flooding that cla  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holding its 31st Annual National Capitol Forum April 21-22, 2026 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host its 31st Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education on April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The two-day event includes sessions, policy briefings and as well as scheduled meetings with representatives on  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan and Bicameral Group Of Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment And Prosecutions * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-6) on Wednesday led Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Advancing America's AI Action Plan": * * * Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, for convening today's hearing. I also thank the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Michael Kratsios, for joining us to discuss President Trump's plan for America to win the ar  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 8, 2026, hearing entitled "Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security": * * * Good morning, and thank you to our witnesses for being with us today. Before I begin, I would like to offer our prayers, on behalf of the entire House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 13, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing entitled "From Orbit to Operations: How Weather Satellites Support the National Security Mission": * * * Good morning. Thank you to our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Franklin, for presiding over this timely hearing. As the gentleman from Florida noted, one of America's greatest military   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations * Georgia continues to grapple with a complex, outdated and steadily expanding regulatory environment. Debates over the state's regulatory burden, including proposals such as the " Red Tape Rollback Act " introduced last year, are not occurring in isolation. They reflect a broader national movement in which states are reassessing long-standin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Who Weaponized His Vehicle in a Ramming Attack on Law Enforcement in San Antonio, Texas * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Robyn Argote Brooks, an illegal alien from Cuba who weaponized his vehicle against federal law enforcement officials and rammed two ICE   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Announces Host and Nominees for 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards at SXSW on March 16, 2026 Hosted by comedian Ego Nwodim, the event will honor the most influential podcasters of 2025 across 28 distinct categories including the coveted, fan-voted Podcast of the Year award Nominees for Podcast of the Year include "Good Hang with Amy Poehler," "The Breakfast Club," "The  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Illegal alien indicted for ramming immigration vehicle causing injury to federal agents in the Eastern District of Texas PLANO, Texas - An illegal alien has been indicted and charged with injuring federal immigration agents in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, 28, a citizen and national  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and their components. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the illegal importation and sale of these products within the U.S. The complaint was filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., RAI Services Co., and Reynolds Marketing Services Co.. It i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 16 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Local Philanthropy Funds Student Mental Health Scholarships for Texas Region 10 Districts Selected districts will be guided through a comprehensive process to evaluate their current systems, identify student mental health needs, and enhance systems of support for all pre-K-12 students. * [January 15, 2026, New York, Virginia, and Texas] -- Protecting students' mental health and emotional well-being  more

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Jan 15, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Supports Trump's Great American Healthcare Plan Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in support of President Trump's Great American Healthcare Plan, released Thursday: "President Trump's Great American Healthcare Plan will reduce crushing healthcare costs through commonsense, market-based principles, finally undoing the damage done  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Introduces Mobile Simulator App to Support Breast Augmentation Patients * Irvine, Calif. - January 15, 2026 - Today, Johnson & Johnson announced the U.S. launch of the Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor, a digital consultation tool available on tablets and smart phones that helps plastic surgeons personalize planning for patients by v  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, posted the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: National Organizations on Federal Child Care Program The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal state partnership that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families with young children to afford safe, quality child care.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Assistant Attorney General, Six U.S. Attorneys and Six Judicial Nominations, Along with Bipartisan Foreign Lobbying Bill * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Daniel E. Burrows, to be an Assistant Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10; * Megan Blair Benton, to be United States District Judge for the Western Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Assistant Attorney General, Six U.S. Attorneys and Six Judicial Nominations, Along with Bipartisan Foreign Lobbying Bill The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Daniel E. Burrows, to be an Assistant Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10; * Megan Blair Benton, to be United   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts Launch "Mind Games," A New Investigative Podcast Exposing the Hidden Power and Dangers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Alice Hines and writer Zoe Lescaze, the series explores the untold story of the world's most influential therapy you've never heard of New episodes air on Tuesdays starting January 20, 2026 * NEW YORK, NY   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- Learning Forward issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * How to make new teacher mentoring lead to sustainable improvement In most schools, a new teacher assumes essentially the same responsibilities as an experienced one, often to the detriment of both the novice teacher and her students. Nationally representative data shows that one in 10 new teachers in the U.S. has no student teaching experience (Podolsky et al., 2016). Furthermore, in 2023 schools in 49  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Addresses Barriers to Treatments, Would Streamline Access to Needed Care for Thousands Across New Hampshire * Susan G. Komen (r) Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage CONCORD - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following testimony by Keith Corkwell, president of the Additives Division at Lubrizol Corp. from a Jan. 8, 2026, hearing entitled "Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security": * * * Chair Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren thank you for the invitation to appear and testify today. It is an honor and a privilege. My name is Keith Corkwell, and I represent  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Sentenced To 25 Years For Trafficking Narcotics In The Middle District Of Florida * Tampa, FL - Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca (31, Mexico) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and for distributing methamphetamine in the Tampa Bay area. A jury found Valerio guilty on July  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * New Law Will Preserve Value of VA-Issued Life Insurance By Kevin Lilley A new law will protect VA insurance programs for servicemembers and veterans from inflation, allowing for regular adjustments of the maximum coverage amount and ensuring meaningful peace of mind for those who've earned access to these plans. The president signed the MOAA-backed Fairness for Service  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * More Isn't Always Better: Texas A&M Research Links High-Dose Antioxidants To Offspring Birth Defects Findings from a mouse study suggest men planning to conceive should use caution with antioxidant supplements, as excess intake can influence sperm and early offspring craniofacial development. * Antioxidants have bee  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * More resources and collaboration needed to support prevention and treatment of obesity * Statement Highlights: * More than one-third of adults and children in the U.S. are living with obesity. Obesity rates are highest among non-Hispanic Black children and adults, low-income families, people living in rural areas and adults with a high school education or less. * Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Cheers Bipartisan Lift-Off for American Satellite Dominance * WASHINGTON-Yesterday, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) introduced a new, bipartisan bill that directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to remove reg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-06) to introduce the No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, legislation to help protect i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Numbers Don't Lie: UST Prepares Liberal Arts Graduates to Succeed University of St. Thomas continues to demonstrate strong career outcomes for its graduates, even amid a nationally competitive and evolving job market. Recent data from the UST Career Services Center about the Class of 2025 highlights UST's commitment to preparing students not only for employment, but for lifelong vocational   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Unveils Newly Renovated Inpatient Pediatric Playroom * NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln unveiled their newly redesigned and renovated pediatric playroom today, a project that was made possible by a generous donation from John Poon, in honor of his late wife, Dr. Maria A.L. Jocson, a Medical Resident at the hospital from 1990 to 1993. The new pl  more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University team named SAS Hackathon 2025 champions, wins two Global Awards Oakland University students and faculty have been named SAS Hackathon 2025 Champions, earning two awards in one of the world's largest and most competitive analytics and artificial intelligence competitions. The recognition marks the third consecutive year an Oakland University team has been honored at the global event. The SAS  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for January 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for January 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against an institution-affiliated party (IAP) to deter, encourage correction of, or prevent violations, unsafe or unsound practices, or breaches of   more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health expands patient care team with three new physicians * MONROE, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome three new p hysicians to its team, expanding access to specialized care in the Monroe area and surrounding communities. Melissa Di Santo, MD, joins as a primary care physician. She will see patients at Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center.   more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health Welcomes Four New Specialists to Enhance Care in Shreveport-Bossier * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome four new p hysicians to its team, expanding access to care in Shreveport-Bossier and the surrounding communities. Tahir Ahmad, MD joins as radiologist and will see patients at Ochsner LSU Health - Academic Medical Center. Dr. Ah  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release: * * * Oncor, LCRA TSC Request Approval to Build 765kV Transmission Line from Ward to Schleicher Counties Extra-high voltage transmission line will help support long-term Texas power needs * Oncor and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC) have taken a significant step toward building a 765kV transmission line from Ward to Schleicher counties that will help strengthen the Texas transmission grid   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following statement: * * * Operation PARRIS is a Gross Betrayal of U.S. Commitments to People who Fled Persecution * Statement from Refugees International: "Through "Operation Post-Admission Refugee Reverification and Integrity Strengthening (PARRIS)," scores of people - including   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-06) to introduce the No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, legislation to help protect indivi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [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: * * * PEN America Warns of Expanding Web of Control as Politicians Escalate Campaign to Censor U.S. Colleges and Universities * As a result of a dramatic escalation in political censorship, more than half the students at U.S. colleges and universities now study in a state with at least one law  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with UT Tyler President * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with The University of Texas at Tyler's (UT Tyler) President Dr. Julie Philley to discuss how the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that is part of the Cornyn-backed Working Families Tax Cuts Act will benefit the rural communities that UT Health East Texas serves. See photo attached and below. The Tru  more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Jan. 16 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Platinum Equity Invests in Tongrun International Tongrun to leverage Platinum's operations capabilities and sector expertise in energy resilience and data center end markets * Platinum Equity announced today an investment in Tongrun International, a precision contract manufacturer and provider of value-added services that delivers high-quality sheet metal solu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * PPI Applauds Bipartisan Satellite Streamlining Bill to Strengthen America's Edge in Space * WASHINGTON -Today, Mary Guenther, Head of Space Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement regarding the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.): "PPI applauds this bipa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu and Rep. Green Reintroduce H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Al Green (TX-09) reintroduced H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Act. This bill seeks to address current and future efforts by state legislatures around the country to restrict or prohibit individuals from purchasing real estate based on their coun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Introduces the Don't Tax the American Dream Act * WASHINGTON, DC -This week, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) introduced the Don't Tax the American Dream Act, legislation that would eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. "Americans are overtaxed. The Don't Tax the American Dream Act repeals costly capital gains taxes on home sales so that Americans kee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Urges Increase in Maximum Sentence for Military Members Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter * Congresswoman's request follows the insufficient prison sentence for Schofield soldier convicted of killing his pregnant wife Mischa Johnson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice requesting an incr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Leads Letter Urging Secretary Rubio to Continue Condemning the Iranian Regime's Violent Crackdown * Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. Department of State to continue publicly condemning the Iranian regime's violent repression of peaceful protesters following reports of lethal force, mass arrests, and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Secures Over $30 Million for Southeast Texas as the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Awaits the President's Signature * Washington, D.C. \- U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) secured more than $30 million for critical projects in Texas 14th District after the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers awarded Hill Prize in Engineering for light-driven ammonia synthesis * Naomi Halas, University Professor Rice University's highest academic distinction and Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been awarded the 2026 Hill Prize in Engineering, presented by the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). Halas shares the honor with  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds, Cassidy and Colleagues Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Childcare Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and the entire Senate Republican Conference are demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in Minnesota. "T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-10159; D. Mass. filed Jan. 15, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Sumit Rai, et al., No. 1:26-cv-10159 (D. Mass. filed Jan. 15, 2026) Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced fraud charges against Texas resident Sumit Rai and three companies Rai formed and controlled (SVN Med LLC, NVS Med Inc., and Onco Filtration, Inc.), for allegedly making misrep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026, at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration and the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism to examine President Biden's Afghan parolee program: * * * I want to open by thanking Senators Cornyn and Hawley for their leadership in coordinating this joint subcommittee hearing. Today's hearing follows an Afghan natio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Sens. Cruz, Welch Introduce Bill to Strengthen America's Satellite Sector Bipartisan legislation provides regulatory predictability to satellite industry, boost high-speed Internet access, and ensures American space leadership * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Verm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Joins Effort to Impeach Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - On January 14th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) to formally introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (link is external). So far, 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored Congresswoman Kelly's impeachment resolution. "Proud to join Rep. Kelly  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Southern District of Texas launches Operation Lighthouse, a new initiative to combat sexual assault of rideshare passengers * HOUSTON - A new Southern District of Texas initiative has resulted in the return of four separate indictments against Houston-area men for kidnapping women while working as rideshare drivers, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- 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 publication focuses on urban, suburban feral hog management * Experts with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, NRI, are working to connect Texans with the resources and expertise necessary to address the growing challenge of feral hog management across the state's rapidly changing landscape. Manage fer  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Advancing cancer research with support from AggieFab Houston-based biotechnology company BrYet has partnered with Texas A&M's AggieFab Nanofabrication Facility to produce a novel multi-component cancer therapeutic. By Alyssa Schaechinger Semiconductor cleanrooms, like the ones located at the AggieFab Nanofabrication Facility, are specialized environments that are extremely cle  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas producers invited to conservation incentive program webinar Jan. 29 * The Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative, a Texas A&M AgriLife-led program, will host a free, informational webinar on Jan. 29 to help Texas farmers, ranchers and forest landowners learn about available conservation incentives, eligible practic  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Texas State University issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Texas State University posts record research growth, enters new era of impact Total research expenditures at the university exceeded $183 million, the strongest research year in TXST history. * In fiscal year 2025, Texas State University posted record research spending. Total research expenditures at the university exceeded $183 million, the strongest research year in the university's hist  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * The winter destinations defining Canadian travel this season * This winter, Canadians are continuing to embrace the rise in domestic travel, rediscovering the beauty, variety, and charm waiting right in their own backyard. From snow-dusted mountain towns to forested hideaways, travellers are choosing winter getaways that feel both familiar and fresh-and sometimes j  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Report Finds Houston ISD Enrollment Decline Accelerated After State Takeover Study Shows Sharp Student Losses, Rising Teacher Turnover and Decline of Experienced Educators Key Takeaways * University of Houston researchers found that Houston ISD's enrollment decline accelerated after the 2023 state takeover, with more than 13,000 students leaving the district in the first two years. * Students   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates One Texas County as Natural Disaster Area * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wireless Communication Devices and Components Thereof * News Release 26-010 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1480 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless communication devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the in  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Celebrates Opening of $110M Texas Western Hall * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 15, 2026) - The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the grand opening of Texas Western Hall this morning, unveiling a transformative 124,725-square-foot learning complex that will serve as a hub for teaching and campus life. The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the grand opening of Texas Western   more

LONDON, England, Jan. 15 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) & e-Fuels Supply Chain Market Visiongain has published a new report entitled Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) & e-Fuels Supply Chain Market Report 202  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Lawmakers Question Federal Trade Commission on Trump Mobile's Questionable Marketing Practices * Company initially promised consumers a phone "Made in the USA" and later quietly scrapped promise from website Consumers asked to place $100 deposit and promised phone by August 2025-and to date no phones have been delivered "The American people deserve to know that consumer protect  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Through Committee * Legislation would ban former Senate-confirmed government employees from lobbying for countries of concern WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today celebrated the advancement of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * What can AI do for space exploration? * Artificial intelligence that combines advanced sensing and computing with autonomous physical systems is reshaping space exploration. The In-Space Physical AI Workshop, co-organized by Rice University in partnership with NASA, Purdue University and Vanderbilt University, will bring together leaders from government, academia and industry Feb. 11-12 at the Ion to explor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Trump's Refusal to Endorse Deals "Serious Blow" to "Increasingly Desperate" John Cornyn & NRSC in "Bitter" GOP Texas Primary * Punchbowl News : "It's now official - President Donald Trump won't endorse Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) reelection bid, a serious blow to the veteran Republican's campaign" The alarm bells are ringing inside the NRSC as John Cornyn grows  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Why most fitness resolutions fail by spring * Every January, millions of people attempt to overhaul their health with ambitious new workout plans, stricter diets, and lofty expectations. Yet by early spring, most resolutions fade under the pressures of life: busy schedules, fatigue, stress and the frustration of not seeing immediate results. A 2023 survey from Forbes Health/One Po  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SEEK CRACKDOWN ON MEXICAN CARTELS STEALING RED SNAPPER, ADVOCATE FOR GULF FISHERMEN * Gulf Coast Lawmakers Ask NOAA to Join Fight Against Illegal Red Snapper Harvesting WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a group of lawmakers who are encouraging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to crac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Women Suffer, Babies Die - Newsom's Defiance of the Constitutional Order By Liam Harrell A nightmare is unfolding right before our eyes: Radical shield laws are putting women's lives at risk, and governors are thumbing their noses at the Constitution. At the ACLJ, we're fighting for life, for justice, and for the Constitution, and these latest outrages prove why we can't wait another day for Congr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of International Religious Freedom * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of Senate Republican colleagues introduced legislation expressing the need for America's continued leadership on matters of international religious freedom. "As people of faith face persecution around the world, the United States must continue to stand for   more