LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 22 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * $104K+ Bad Beat Jackpot Hits at The Orleans Poker Room One player's bad luck at the poker table turned into paydays for more than 100 poker players on Wednesday, January 14, when a guest at The Orleans triggered the property's $104,872 progressive bad beat Texas Hold'em jackpot. The "unlucky" Las Vegas local drew four 5s but was topped by another player with four 8s. He didn't win the pot but scored quite a c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T to Honor McNair '71 on 40th Anniversary of Challenger Disaster * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2026) - It has been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster killed its seven crew members, including 1971 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate, astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. McNair's beloved alma mate  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Grant Boosts 645th AESS Holiday Cheer * For the second consecutive year, AFA's Chapter 416 in Northeast Texas provided crucial support for the 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron's (AESS) annual Christmas party on December 12, 2025. The event brought together 120 squadron members and their families for a well-deserved evening of celebration. The sup  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc., Richardson, Texas, and several major landlords, alleging an illegal scheme to artificially inflate apartment rents across the U.S. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, claims RealPage uses revenue management software to collect nonpublic, competitively sensitive data from rival landlords. This information--including actual   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Hosts Hearing on Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) held a hearing titled "Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's Fiscal Future," where he continued to urge his colleagues to pursue a second reconciliation bill to fix what is broken. Click HERE to watch Arrington's Opening Statement Remarks  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Seton Cedar Park Performs Austin Area's First Single-Port Robotic-Assisted Colorectal Procedure * Ascension Seton Cedar Park announces a significant milestone in surgical care for Central Texas. Recently, Dr. Amar S. Shah, a board certified colon and rectal surgeon, performed the Austin area's first single-port (SP) robotic-assisted colorectal pr  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Religious Liberty Against California Discrimination * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 20 states to defend churches and other religious institutions from California's anti-religious targeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID pandemic, California enacted emergency powers b  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA's Claw Back of Environmental Grants * LINCOLN-Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia-led amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to rescind improperly awarded grants under   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Unlawful Financial Incentives Related to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations * Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a landmark investigation into the multi-level, multi-industry scheme that has illegally incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or necessary. The wide-sweeping  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * The Average American Family Spent $1,600 More During the First Year of the Trump Administration than in 2024 * This week marks one year since President Trump began his term, and the Joint Economic Committee has released a new report finding that families spent $1,625 more on average due to inflation during the first year of the Trump administration. "Despite his promises to end inflation on Day O  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks input for May 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico and Texas * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 74 oil and gas parcels totaling 33,530 acres in New Mexico and Texas in a May 2026 sale. The comment period ends Feb. 20, 2026. The BLM completed scopi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on How to Solve Skyrocketing Health Care Costs Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at the "Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's Fiscal Future" hearing. Remarks as Delivered: "I think most of the time, in addre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Introduces Legislation to Provide Mental Health Resources to Middle and High School Students * RAYS Act Mandates 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and Local Suicide Prevention Hotlines be Published on Student IDs and School Websites WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Reps. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Alma Adams (D-NC), and James  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This year's winner is Texas High School sophomore, Nirav Neupane, recognized for his app, LionLang. "For the second year in a row, Nirav has shown true skill and expertise in his computer science and app creation," said Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Demands HUD Secretary Address Housing and Labor Shortages in South Texas The Administration's mass deportation policies could remove an estimated 1.5 million construction workers exacerbating the housing affordability crisis  * As Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) continues to hear from builders, realtors and insurance lenders in the Rio Grande Valley about the gr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Delivered Customers a 273% Return on Investment Over Three Years, with a Payback Period of Under Six Months Total Economic Impact study quantifies the ROI organizations achieve by modernizing endpoint security with CrowdStrike * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD  more

SPRING, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * DB Life Insurance selects HPE to build a scalable, sovereign AI foundation for future innovation DB Life Insurance modernizes customer service with a generative AI copilot built by HPE and a scalable LLM Ops platform powered by HPE GreenLake Flex Solutions In this article * DB Life Insurance partnered with HPE to implement a next-generation AI-powered chatbot ser  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act Becomes Law * Today, Congresswoman De La Cruz's (TX-15) bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, was signed into law by President Trump. The legislation ensures VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility under the Department of Housing and Urban Development'  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Drought conditions intensify across Texas * Texas agriculture producers have experienced a reversal of fortune when it comes to rainfall and soil moisture over the past six months. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and county agents are reporting widespread drought conditions with symptoms ranging from ungerminate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026 * EMILYs List is announcing its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic plan to secure governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot.  The $15 million plan targets nine states where building Democ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026 * EMILYs List announced Nevada as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic $15 million plan to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026.  "The Republ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas prepared for winter weather, urges customers to stay informed and prepared * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - With freezing temperatures and the potential for ice, wind and rain expected to move through Southeast Texas beginning Friday, Entergy Texas has ramped up preparations to support safe and reliable service. While the exact impacts of a potential winter storm are difficult to p  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * EXCLUSIVE: Texas Supreme Court Poised to Hear Detransitioner Soren Aldaco's Case That Could Influence Statute of Limitations Laws Nationwide AUSTIN, TX -As the federal government moves to restore biological reality and strengthen protections for children from chemical and surgical mutilation, new exclusive reporting from Independent Women's Features (IW Features) breaks t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base By Dan Hawkins, Air Education and Training Command EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. - The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two yea  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * From Classrooms to Careers Dell Simplifies Learning with Purpose-Built Education PCs and Future-Ready Programs Story Highlights * Dell expands education portfolio with new Dell Pro Education and Dell Chromebook devices designed for durability, serviceability and performance * LONDON, UK - January 21, 2026 -- We're at a critica  more

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 21 -- Fujifilm Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Fujifilm Unveils FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000 Interchangeable lens projector with 12,000 lumen brightness and 4K compatibility Featuring the industry's only/*1 "folded type rotatable lens mechanism," further expanding possibilities for immersive spatial design * FUJIFILM Corporation announces the development of the "FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000" (FP ZUH12000), an interchangeable lens projector that supports high  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Full Circle at Camp Strake: Dr. Norman E. Vinn Visits SHSU-COM When Norman E. Vinn, DO, stepped onto the campus of Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the visit carried a quiet sense of return. Long before SHSU-COM existed, the land was Camp Strake, a Boy Scout camp surrounded by dense forest and centered around a lake. Dr. Vinn remembers coming to Camp Strake as a teenager t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest filed by KE System Services Inc., Cypress, Texas, upholding a U.S. Army decision to award a kitchen hood preventative maintenance contract to Xenturis LLC, Missoula, Montana. The dispute centered on a Request for Proposals issued by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for specialized cleaning and repair services. Both companies are small businesses, and the procurement was conducted on  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Tech University * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $12 million has been extended to Texas Tech University for a nanotechnology laboratory cleanroom facility at the Semiconductor Nanofabrication Center in Lubbock. "Texas is where innovations in semiconductor re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Gohlke, Swanson To Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lindsey Gohlke and reappointed Romey Swanson to the Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The council's duties are to advise and assist the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) with administration of the program an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Calls On CFISD To Sever Ties With CAIR-Sponsored Islamic Games Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) regarding the New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' (CAIR NJ) sponsorship of the 2026 Houston Islamic Games taking place at taxpayer-funded facilities. "It has come to my attention that Bridgeland   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart disease, stroke deaths down, yet still kill more in U.S. than any other cause * Highlights: * According to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and stroke has moved up to the #4 spot. * Together, heart disease and stroke accounted for more than a quarter o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Blasts Trump's First Year in Office as a Disaster as Working Families Suffer Under Rising Costs, Less Health Care Donald Trump promised an economic "golden age" on "Day One," but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families' pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands of  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces "Game Recognize Game" Hosted by Professional Basketball Players Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner NEW YORK - January 21, 2026 - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced the new original podcast "Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles," co-hosted by active professional basketball players WNBA superstar Breanna "Stewie" Stewart and NBA defensive  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Captain's Leadership Course participants, Guardians welcomed in Aggieland * "Public service is a noble calling, and we need men and women of character to believe that they can make a difference in their communities, in their states and in their country." This statement by former U.S. President George H.W. Bush contributed to the founding of The Bush School of Government and Public Service, an  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Inside UTA's new lab training tomorrow's biotech workforce * Nestled in the Pegasus Park complex in Dallas, a globally recognized center for life science innovation, business and social impact, a new state-of-the-art lab is hosting a first cohort of University of Texas at Arlington students is already at work in a new state-of-the-art lab focused on the future of biomanufacturing.   more

ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 21 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Landri Von Gonten achieves major wrestling recognition * Landri Von Gonten didn't set out to become a wrestler, but when she decided to give it a try, she fell in love. Within four years, she was one of the top wrestlers in the United States. Landri, a Chickasaw citizen, is beginning her fifth year of wrestling and at age 16 has already racked up some impre  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * Major grant to benefit area schoolchildren through HPU's Academy of Freedom Howard Payne University's Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom museum will soon expand its educational offerings to area schoolchildren due to an $881,000 grant recently awarded by the United States Department of Education. The grant will fund the facility's rollout of a wide range of interactive learning opportunities for students i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Master Marketer Program strengthens producer profitability and resilience * Shaped by unpredictable markets, shifting policies and volatile weather, Texas agriculture has long relied on the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Master Marketer Program to help producers steady their footing. For nearly 30 years, the intensive st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity Capabilities at Homeland Security Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security -spoke at a full committee hearing titled, "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T." During his tenure as chairman, McCaul authore  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Meet the 24 Practitioners Selected for AI J Lab: Builders, in partnership with Nordic AI Journalism The AI Journalism Labs at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, supported by Microsoft, is thrilled to announce the 2026 AI Journalism Lab: Builders cohort, offered in partnership with the Nordic AI Journalism (NAIJ) network, the leading international group for   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Mexican Felon Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Multiple Firearms, Selling Methamphetamine A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio today to 384 months in prison for selling methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and illegal re-entry into the United  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins Coalition Challenging Biden-era EPA Misconduct Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in challenging potential Biden-era grant fraud and supporting the EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable grants. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NAMRU San Antonio enters Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, has entered into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX, a San Antonio-based bioscience innovation hub and economic development age  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Johns Hopkins APL to Investigate Space Radiation Effects on the Lunar Surface * The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been awarded one of three new NASA science investigations designed to strengthen humanity's understanding and exploration of the Moon. The research payloads will be integrated into   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Rogers, Arkansas, to Open February 18 * Rogers, Ark. (Jan 21, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 39,500-square-foot store, located at 1801 S. 46th St. in Rogers, Ark., on February 18, 2026. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The Rogers location's product assortment fe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Partnering with CookUnity to deliver award-winning, chef-prepared meals through Airbnb Services * Airbnb and CookUnity, a leading chef-led meal delivery service, are partnering to help take the hassle out of cooking for travelers and locals, with convenient access to prepared meals through Airbnb Services. Through this partnership, Airbnb guests can reserve affor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Can Trump legally apply tariffs on US allies over Greenland? By Alan Wm. Wolff (PIIE) The short answer, under international law, is no: The use of coercion to acquire another country's territory is forbidden. The question arises since President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Denmark sells Greenland to  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Preseason Beach Volleyball Top 10 Headlined by Defending Invitational Champions OUAZ (Ariz.) opens the 2026 NAIA Beach Volleyball season at No. 1. The Spirit ended the 2025 season with a 19-5 record. The 2026 season opens on Thursday, January 22, when the Battle for the Red Banner will begin. RANK ... INSTITUTION [FIRST-PLACE VOTES] ... POINTS 1 ... OUAZ (Ariz.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Fights for TSA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Warns Courts' Orders Must Be Followed * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, July 21, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T." You can access and listen to Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions HUD Secretary on Invidious Discrimination and Shameful Cuts in Fair Housing * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Introduces TRACK ICE Act to Demand Transparency on Immigration Enforcement Flights * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the "Transparency Requirements for Aircraft Carriers to Know Immigration Conduct and Enforcement Act," or the TRACK ICE Act. Reports show that ICE has been abusing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) privacy programs, such  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Over 100 Democrats Demanding Secretary Kristi Noem's Impeachment * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) has joined over 100 of his Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (IL-02) resolution to impeach (link is external) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Congressman Garamendi joined Representative Kelly's impeachment effort foll  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Advocates for Single-Lethal-Dose Baits to Combat Predation of Sheep and Goats Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Administrator Lee Zeldin, and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator, Dr. Michael Waston, requesting the agencies to join forces to addres  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Veasey Files Amendment To Strip Pay from Ice Prosecutor Linked to White Supremacist Activity * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced today that he has filed an amendment to strip nearly all taxpayer-funded pay from ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, following credible reporting linking Rodden to a long-running white supremacist social media account and ICE's continued   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Brown and Barragan Introduce Bill to Open Door for Faith-Based Organizations and Nonprofit Universities to Build Affordable Housing * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (MI-11) announced the Yes in God's Backyard (YIGBY) Act, legislation designed to address the nation's housing crisis by empowering faith-based institutions and institutions o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers reinventing household water and sanitation one modular system at a time Researchers at Rice University's WaTER Institute are leading an ambitious new effort to transform the way the world manages water and sanitation at the household scale. The project, funded by the Gates Foundation and in collaboration with Arizona State University, Clarkson University and Duke University, aims to develop modular  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice establishes Global Brain Economy Initiative in Davos, aligned with new report on brain health and AI * Rice University launched the Global Brain Economy Initiative (GBEI) Jan. 21 during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This initiative positions brain capital, or brain health and brain skills, at the forefront of global economic development, particularly in the age of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Continued Development of Frontieras North America in Mason County CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Senator Justice released a statement regarding an announcement from April of 2022 of a major investment with Frontieras North America in partnership with the Justice Administration. This partnership was part of Senator Justice's effort to attract major companies to West Virginia whi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $17 Million for Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania The 89 Growing Greener grants will improve wildlife habitat, restore streams, and reclaim mine lands in 45 counties * The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investing $17,325,163 for 89 projects across Pennsylvania that will restore streams, im  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Xcelerator powers Picanol's digital transformation for next-generation smart weaving machines * Weaving machinery leader Picanol uses Siemens' software for the digital transformation of complex, highly configurable products, reducing customization and improving ERP and MES connectivity * Simulation software powers digital twin technology for performance opti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Sinaloa cartel driver convicted for role in drug trafficking operation * VICTORIA, Texas - A 51-year-old Harlingen resident has been convicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before convicting Jimenez James Love guilty fol  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026 * Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools * 'Flight 26' includes six international teachers from six nations outside the U.S. * Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April * Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * STARCOM launches Captain's Leadership Course in partnership with Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AFNS) - Space Training and Readiness Command held an assumption of command ceremony for Space Delta 13 Detachment 2 and officially launched its Captain's Leadership Course at Texas A&M University, Jan. 20. Managed by STARCOM's Delta 13 Detachment 2, CLC is a four-week resident course held in partnership with Texas A&M  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults' health * Experts long have known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being of this group. Now, an in-depth literature review by health behavior experts w  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Study uncovers links between diabetes, nerve damage and chronic pain * Different types of nerves respond differently to damage caused by diabetes, with sural nerves showing changes in blood vessel function and increased immune cell activity, and tibial nerves showing more signs of attempted nerve repair. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition in which diabetes mellitus damages nerves in the body l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Holds Hearing on the Growth of Data Centers in Rural America Today, Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains, held a hearing titled "Empowering Rur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Disregard for America's Cybersecurity Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on foreign threats to U.S. infrastructure, making clear th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M research team identifies species of brucellosis-causing bacteria in Cameroon * As part of its ongoing efforts to combat brucellosis, a serious and often neglected disease endemic to many low- and middle-income countries around the world, a team of researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has identified the specific species of the Brucella bact  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Making smart tech smarter Texas A&M engineering team works to improve the security and resilience of autonomous and remote-operated devices, advancing the frontier of dependable communication. By Jennifer Nichols Imagine trying to hold a conversation at a rock concert. That overwhelming noise is the same challenge wireless devices face when interference floods their communicat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol tests first-of-its kind vehicle barrier system at Sierra Blanca checkpoint * Sierra Blanca, Texas For More Information Contact: Landon Hutchens (202) 407-4241; landon.r.hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov SIERRA BLANCA, Texas -The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector unveiled a first-of-its-kind advanced vehicle barrier system today at the Sierra Bl  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Why anti-Asian discrimination often goes unnoticed at work By Katy Marquardt Hill Even in workplaces that aim to be fair, discrimination can slip by unnoticed. New research finds that when Asian Americans experience potentially biased treatment at work, others are less likely to recognize it as discrimination or step in as allies. "In many workplaces, it's not that anyo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Joins Local Effort to Boost Energy Workforce UH, Urban Enrichment Institute and Houston Health Department Receive $560K to Prep Next Generation Energy Workforce By J.J. Adams, 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu The University of Houston, a nationally recognized institution for innovation and energy research, will soon be part of a joint effort to train the next generation energy wo  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * MBA Students Take on World, Capture Case Competition Championship By Jimmie Markham Matthew Turner had never heard of case competitions before he started his graduate studies at The University of Texas at Dallas, and now the Master of Business Administration program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management has equipped him to win them. He and his teammates recently took first place in the 2  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A by Traci Hale with Christine Hall, assistant professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at the Wise campus: * * * Q&A: Is this weekend's winter storm the real deal - or just snow hype? Before the first flake hits the ground, winter storm forecasts can trigger days of anticipation and sometimes unnecessary alarm. As this weekend's anticipated snow totals climb and wintry predictions spread far in ad  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 20 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern biochemist Zhijian 'James' Chen to receive 2026 Japan Prize * DALLAS - Jan. 20, 2026 - Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and one of the world's top researchers on how the body's immune system protects against threats such as bacteria and viruses, has been awarded the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Establishes Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on Jan. 21 unveiled the Global Brain Economy Initiative (GBEI) during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. This initiative positions brain capital-defined as brain health and brain skills-at the forefront of glob  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine expert explains how vaccination, screening, can prevent one of the Valley's most common cancers January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JAN. 21, 2026 - Every year, more than 300,000 women worldwide die from a disease that is almost entirely preventable. In the Rio Grande Valley, the rates are even higher.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Jan. 19, 2026, at a joint session of the General Assembly outlining her vision to create a safer, stronger and more affordable Commonwealth: * * * Mr. Speaker, Madam Lieutenant Governor, Madam President Pro Tempore, Members of the General Assembly, Mr. Attorney General, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Cabinet, our Clerks, honored guests, and most importantly -- my fellow Virginians  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 24-state coalition supporting EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable Biden-era grants West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their "Greenhouse Gas Reduction  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU Expert: Eliminating Missouri income tax would hurt low-income residents By Neil Schoenherr Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has called for a phaseout of the state's income tax, a move that would cause the most pain to the state's low-income residents, says an expert on tax law at Washington University in St. Louis. "Consider a lower-income taxpayer earning $30,000 annually and a higher-income t  more