DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * "Go Red. Shop with Heart." to save women's lives and support heart health this February * New York, Jan. 30, 2026 -More than 4 in 10 women in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease or stroke -a figure that is only expected to grow. Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more women than all forms of cancer combined. To help reverse tha  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 150-minute challenge to celebrate Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's milestone anniversary * NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2026 - With heart disease projected to increase substantially, the call to get 150 minutes or more of physical activity each week has never mattered more. The American Heart Association is elevating that message nationwide and encouraging people to walk more wit  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 31 -- ABB, a technology company specializing in electrification and automation, issued the following news release: * * * ABB selected by Fervo Energy to deliver equipment and technology for next-generation geothermal project * ABB cements strategic alliance with Fervo Energy to deliver medium voltage electrification and motor control solutions for Cape Station geothermal project in Southwest Utah, USA * ABB will deliver the latest technologies in high power motors a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * AI Bridge Summit sparks collaboration between researchers at Texas A&M * Shortly after the calendar turned to 2026, more than 170 researchers gathered at Texas A&M University for the AI Bridge Summit, a weeklong training and team-forming event designed to connect artificial intelligence (AI) experts with domain researchers. Held Jan. 5-9 at the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, the summit aimed   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 30 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Anthology bankruptcy reveals cracks in private equity higher education investment strategy * In September, edtech provider Anthology filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Texas Southern Bankruptcy court, reporting more than $1 billion in liabilities across the company and its many subsidiaries. As one of the largest edtech companies operating in the United States, Antho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington: "Kevin Warsh is the right man for the job." * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: "Kevin Warsh is the right man for the job. "Kevin is a longtime friend and former White House colleague-one of the s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Come for RIers' Voter Data, Reed & Whitehouse Push to Protect It * WASHINGTON, DC - The Constitution specifies that Congress and the states -not the president -can set the rules for our elections. But that has not stopped President Trump from seeking to seize voter rolls, control how Americans vote ahead of the 2026 congressional midterm elections, and to try and tilt the elector  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 26 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release: * * * BNSF Announces $3.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2026 BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation providers, announced its $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026. The Class I railroad's capital investments demonstrate a continued dedication to operating a safe and reliable network that's prepared to handle the anticipated needs of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP seizes narcotics and currency at Ysleta Port of Entry * El Paso, Texas For More Information Contact: Landon Hutchens (202) 407-4241; landon.r.hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov Seizures were made during northbound and southbound operations El PASO, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized significant narcotics and currency amount during the wee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Europe Should Exploit Georgia's Regime Ructions Purges and recriminations at the top of Georgia's governing party have created an opportunity for Europe to support democracy. By Irina Arabidze The latest fracture in Georgia's elite came on January 12, when former primed minister Irakli Garibashvili was jailed for five years after pleading guilty to money-laundering. Garibas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington: "Kevin Warsh is the right man for the job." House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: "Kevin Warsh is the right man for the job. "Kevin is a longtime friend and former Whit  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Choose Your Seat to the Big Game on Southwest The matchup has been assigned and now it's time to pick a seat to the biggest football game of the season on Sunday, Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. Increased service to the San Francisco Bay Area on Southwest Airlines(R) for the days surrounding the game is available for purchase at Southwest.com. A total of 34 flights on seven routes have been added for fan  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Combat casualty care technology receives FDA breakthrough designation for the 'AI-GUIDE' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Defense Health Agency Director, Dr. David Smith, showcased a significant breakthrough in combat casualty care when he visited San Antonio, Texas, in April 2025, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pete Sessions Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Identity Fraud and Theft * Waco, Texas- Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's digital identity infrastructure and protect individuals, businesses, and government programs from rapidly rising identity fraud and theft. The Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act establishes a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominees * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the nominees for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies from Texas' Seventh Congressional District. Earlier this week, she hosted a reception with the nominees celebrating their achievements. "It is a privilege and a pleasure to nominate these bright, dedicated studen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and 34 of his Senate colleagues, introduced a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week to empower parents and students to choose the best learning environment that best fits their needs. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, now law, i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises Abbott's New World Screwworm Disaster Declaration * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised Texas Governor Greg Abbott's disaster declaration to help protect the state from the highly destructive New World screwworm (NWS) as it continues to migrate north toward the United States from Mexico: "Governor Abbott's disaster declaration is good news for Texas agriculture and ranch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises President Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve: "With decades of experience in finance and economics spanning government and the private sector, Kevin Warsh is eminently qualified to ser  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Combat Illicit Gold Mining Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statements after their U.S. Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act, which would require a comprehensive strategy from the U.S. Secretary of State to combat illicit gold mining in the Weste  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * COWGIRL honors Texas A&M University faculty member, former students * Four Texas A&M University former students and a current faculty member are listed among COWGIRL magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 standouts. For the seventh year, the magazine is recognizing innovators, leaders and trailblazers who open doors for others, sh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Arturo Tomas 'Tom' Benavides, board assistant vice president for the Dallas Safari Club, Laredo, Texas, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "America First: U.S. Leadership & National Security in International Conservation": * * * Chairman Gosar, Ranking Member Dexter and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am Tom Benavides, an   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Honors WWII Veteran, Tours Family-Owned Farm in Alice * WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) visited Alice, Texas, to hold a Congressional Record Ceremony in honor of World War II Veteran Francisco Ybanez and tour Edelen Farms in Alice. To start the day, Congresswoman De La Cruz hosted a Congressional Record Ceremony to honor the service of World War II Vet  more

EDINBURG, Texas, Jan. 31 -- DHR Health issued the following news: * * * DHR Health to Offer Free Seminar to Learn about Groundbreaking Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease DHR Health, in collaboration with Medtronic, will host a free community seminar to help community members learn about new and advanced treatment options for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The seminar will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, issued the following news: * * * Leading the conversation on Future Indirect Fires At the Future Indirect Fires Summit, Elbit America is helping shape the dialogue on Army fires modernization and showcasing SIGMA as a next-generation capability * This week, leaders from across the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, allied militaries, and industry are gathering in Arlington, Virginia for the 2026 Future Indirect   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy announces quarterly dividend payment to shareholders * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, 2026. Entergy has paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock continuously since 1988. About Ente  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil announces 2025 results * "ExxonMobil is a fundamentally stronger company than it was just a few years ago, and our 2025 results demonstrate that," said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. "Our transformation is delivering a more resilient, lower-cost, technology-led business with structurally stronger earnings  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * First Comprehensive Heart Failure Center certified in Taiwan * DALLAS, January 30, 2026 -Heart failure (HF) affects an estimated 330,000 people in Taiwan, a number that has roughly doubled over recent years and is expected to continue rising. [1] In response to this critical health challenge, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in New Taipei City has become the first hospital  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Nathan Picarsic, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams": * * * I would like to thank Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and committee members for the opportunity to join today's hearing and offer testimony alongside my esteemed co-witnesses. I would also  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Healthcare Services Merger * Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by requiring Sevita Health (Sevita) to divest more than 100 healthcare facilities to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding its proposed $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 301st Judicial District Court in Dallas County \- Governor Greg Abbott appointed Ashley Wysocki as Judge of the 301st Judicial District Court in Dallas County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly el  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Rucker As Injured Employee Public Counsel * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Robert Rucker to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Public Counsel helps injured employees in the Workers' Compensation system, oversees the ombudsman program, and advocates on behalf of injured employees. Robert Rucker of Cedar Park is the general   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Wysocki As Judge Of The 301st Judicial District Court In Dallas County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Ashley Wysocki as Judge of the 301st Judicial District Court in Dallas County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Ashley Wysocki of Dallas is an attorney and mediator. She previously served as judge of t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Winter Storm * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed as a result of the January winter storm. "Tha  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition * NEW YORK - Jan. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 16th edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR recommended 30 attorneys in Greenberg Traurig's Trademark & Brand Man  more

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Historic Attendance Elevates Korean Cultural Legacy as 'Korean Treasures' Exhibition Draws to a Close in Washington Over 200 works exhibited from the late Samsung Chairman's donated art collection Exhibition concludes on February 1st at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art * Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., in partnership with the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the No Climate Treaties Act * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 22 senators in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act. The bill, which was introduced on the same week the United States officially withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, would mandate U.S. Senate approval for the United States to join or rejoin an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston-area resident pleads guilty in stock investment Ponzi scheme * HOUSTON - A 40-year-old Mont Belvieu man has admitted to wire fraud in connection with a Ponzi-style investment scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. From January 2022 through August 2023, Carl Channing Spence operated "AEI Financial" from his residence. He solicited friend  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Meets with Constituents, Shares Air Force Stories with Joe Hyde, and More * SAN ANGELO, TX- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In addition to his legislative work, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) had a packed week back in the district, spent with many of the hardworking men and women he is blessed to represent. "I can't say it enough: Texas is the best place to live, work, and r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm The New England Clean Energy Connect, the region's new power line, has been ineffective since late Saturday, as Hydro-Quebec kept the electricity it produced for its own needs. Residents of Quebec mainly use electricity for heating. The new 145-mile, $1.6 billion transmission line through western Maine was pr  more

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Supports Trump's Pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chairman Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement supporting Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for Chairman of the Federal Reserve: "Kevin Warsh is the perfect choice to lead the Federal Reserve. He has repeatedly demonstrated understanding of the true driver of inflation: excessive government mo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Announces More Than $7.3 Million in Federal Education Grants for North Texas * DALLAS, TX - Congresswoman Julie Johnson today announced more than $4.3 million in federal grant funding awarded to higher education institutions serving North Texas through the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education - Special Projects (FIPSE-SP) highly competitive progra  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University President Represents Institution at National Higher Education Symposium By Rene Latiolais Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor recently represented the university as a featured panelist at the Association of American Colleges and Universities Presidents' Trust Symposium in Washington, D.C., joining higher education leaders from across the country to discuss expanding opportunity and strength  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Sandra Goldstein, Kevin Neylan, Austin Norris, Mark Holscher, Ned Hillenbrand, Maisie Allison, Jordan Metoyer and Jamie McLaughlin received a shout-out for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for CrowdStrike. "... Shout-out to a securities litigation team at Kirkland & Elli  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Mexican national sentenced for smuggling drugs with family in vehicle * LAREDO, Texas - A 50-year-old resident of Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, has been ordered to federal prison after admitting to conspiring to import four kilograms of fentanyl and two kilograms of cocaine from Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Erik Villegas Cusi pleaded   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the fifth private astronaut mission (PAM) to the International Space Station - its fifth consecutive PAM award granted by the agency. Axiom Mission 5 (Ax-5) is targeted to l  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $690 Million Refinancing for Sun Belt Multifamily Portfolio on Behalf of West Shore The transaction represents the largest multifamily closing in the U.S. year-to-date[1] * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $690 mi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of 424-Unit Class A Multifamily Asset in Frisco, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of a 424-unit, Class A multifamily community located in Frisco, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairmen Brian Murphy and Brian O'Boyle, Jr. and Executive Managing Director Richard Furr represented the seller, Bascom Group, in the sale transaction.  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas (January 30, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 31 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * NMED powers cleanup and growth for New Mexico distillery Brownfields Program spurs economic development in Northern New Mexico * TAOS, N.M. -- The New Mexico Environment Department's Brownfields Program is supporting the transformation of a blighted mechanic shop in El Prado, near Taos, into a new distillery and tasting room. Taos-based Rolling Still Distiller  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 4.7% in November 2025 from November 2024 * BTS 26-11 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Ranked Top State for Domestic Migration, Remains Third-Fastest-Growing State in the Nation, According to Latest U.S. Census Bureau Findings * North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in population growth last year, North Carolina grew  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 31 (TNSrpt) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State athletics sets record with $336M in FY25 revenue after national championship season Buckeyes remain one of the most successful and financially sound athletic departments * The Ohio State University Department of Athletics posted record revenue of $336,077,887 for the 2025 fiscal year - eclipsing the previous record of $279,549,337 in revenue set in FY 2023. The revenue is part of a new rep  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 31 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026, by technology policy fellow Richard Sill and Marc Scribner, senior transportation policy analyst: * * * Congress introduces bipartisan push to fix FCC satellite delays and bolster commercial space The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would modernize the Federal Communications Commission's satellite licensing procedures. * Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Senator Lee Launch the "SAVE America Act" in Renewed Push for Election Integrity * January 29, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the SAVE America Act-a new and improved version of their widely supported SAVE Act. The SAVE America Act adds a Voter ID requirement for voting in federal elections while maintaining t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Hill: Congress has the chance to help save the US shrimping industry * Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed (link is external) in The Hill, calling on Congress to pass his legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, which would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating to s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice University named Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter * Rice University has been named an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter, placing the state's leading higher education institution at the center of preparations for the world's largest sporting event and reinforcing Rice's mission as a university with global reach. "Our role as a university is to create opportunities fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Risch, Barrasso, Colleagues Introduce the No Climate Treaties Act Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and 22 GOP colleagues in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act. The bill, which was introduced on the same week the United States officia  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Santana tackles damaging pests as new Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist in Weslaco * Alisson Santana, Ph.D., has joined the Texas A&M Department of Entomology as an assistant professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Wesl  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * SDTX charges another 307 people with criminal actions this week in support of Operation Take Back America * HOUSTON - The first month of the new year has come to a close with another 299 filed cases related to immigration and border security, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. From Jan. 23-29, a total of 169 people have been charged with felony ree  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Honors the 67 Lives Lost in Mid-Air Collision at Reagan National Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, spoke yesterday to commemorate the 67 lives lost one year ago today when a U.S. Army helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342. At the memorial, "Honoring the 67 & Unsung Heroes," Sen. Cruz co  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's Rusche Ambassadors Program launched to strengthen student recruitment, engagement efforts The Nelson Rusche College of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University has launched the Rusche Ambassadors Program, a student leadership initiative designed to enhance recruitment efforts, elevate the visitor experience and strengthen student engagement within the college. "The Rusche Ambassador  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU Charter School Receives A Grade from TEA Ratings By Lidia Brown The Sam Houston State University Charter School received an overall A rating for the 2022-23 academic year from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), placing it among the top 10% of Texas school districts. The SHSU Charter School was established in 2017 as a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving kindergarten throug  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Siemens and 1898 & Co. Collaborate to Automate Critical Grid Protection * Combines Siemens' Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment software with 1898 & Co.'s engineering services to de-risk grid operations. * Directly addresses NERC PRC-027-1 mandates and the shortage of skilled protection engineers. * Delivers turnkey protection studies to mun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sports gambling: A losing streak * Gambling is a widespread activity that is gaining popularity as it becomes more accessible, especially in sports. While sports betting might seem harmless, it can lead to immense financial loss and addiction. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains the issues with sports gambling. "Gambling is something in which you put your money (or something of value) f  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Statement From Derek Kilmer, Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs and Policy at The Rockefeller Foundation Produce prescription programs have the power to transform Veterans' health and save lives. At The Rockefeller Foundation, we've seen this firsthand through our partnerships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the research we've supported. Veterans experience chronic heal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Jasmine Crockett on the Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Crockett released the following statement: "Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were taken into custody by federal agents for doing exactly what journalists are supposed to do: report the truth. "Let's me be clear: this is not law enforcement. This is censorship by an authoritarian  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following Q&A with Col. Heath McKim, former Deputy Director of the Military and Family Care Directorate: * * * Determined, not defeated: A leader's perspective JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program hosted the South Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas in January. More than 100 recovering service members and th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36652) entitled "Green Eagle Railroad LLC - Construction and Operation Exemption - In Maverick County, Texas": * * * Digest:/1 In this decision, the Board directs Green Eagle Railroad, LLC, to file a supplemental brief and invites supplemental briefs from Union Pacific Railroad Company and BNSF Railway. On December 14, 2023, Green Eagle Railroad, LLC (GER), a   more

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Faculty Expert Featured in Leading European Logistics Publication Dr. Gaston Cedillo-Campos, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business assistant professor, was recently invited to share his expertise with PLATEFORMES, one of Europe's most influential logistics and industrial real estate magazines. The i  more

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Signs MOU with Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center to Offer MCAT Prep Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and the Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center (MRGBAHEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Wednesday, which will enable the implementation of an intensive admissions test review program for hea  more

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series to Feature Dr. James Gerber Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, "Swimming Against the Current: The Evolution and Challenges of the U.S.-Mexico Border Economy," will feature remarks by Dr. James Gerb  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [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: * * * Texas A&M Stakes Out Turf as the Epicenter of Higher Education Censorship * (NEW YORK) -Texas A&M University's announcement that it was shuttering its Women's & Gender Studies Program, cancelling a handful of classes outright, and forcing changes to the syllabi of "hundreds of courses" c  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggie blends passion for fashion with engineering technology Robotics is both an engineering challenge and artistic outlet for Texas A&M multidisciplinary engineering technology student Aarathi Devakumar '28. By Jennifer Nichols and Vaishnavi Bhat Aarathi Devakumar is weaving a unique narrative in the world of engineering. With a lifelong love of creativity and technology, she  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M University completes Spring 2026 course review to support academic integrity * Texas A&M University today announced the completion of its comprehensive course review for the Spring 2026 semester, conducted in accordance with Texas A&M University System Policies 08.01 and 12.01. The review examined approximately 5,400 course syllabi to ensure full compliance with System policy requirements. A   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Historical Extreme Weather Damages at the County Scale in Texas: Southeast Texas Pilot Study - A report from Texas A&M University, College Station - January 2026 (12 pages) * * * The Texas A&M University issued a report that presents a comprehensive assessment of recent and projected trends in extreme weather events across the United States, detailing connections to climate change, economic impacts and risk management needs. The study highlights that record-set  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship * Sixteen elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit in the new series T he Ultimate Baking Championship, premiering Monday, March 9 th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Brings Glow Up Classic to Super Bowl LX, Investing in the Future of Girls in Flag * Toyota Brings the Vehicle Lineup including the all-new RAV4 and bZ to Super Bowl LX with Live Content and Unforgettable Experiences for NFL Fans PLANO, Texas (Jan. 30, 2026) - At Super Bowl LX, Toyota Motor North America is supporting the athlete journey through season-long investment in fla  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * TWU online programs among nation's best U.S. News & World Report has recognized graduate online programs in education and nursing and bachelor's online programs in business at Texas Woman's University as being among the nation's best. The recognition was announced this week in the publication's 2026 "Best Online Programs" edition, which offers rankings in a variety of categories. U.S. News considers severa  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineers' Wood-Based Material Could Cut Energy Costs By Kim Horner University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can store and discharge heat to help make building temperatures more comfortable without using electricity. "Our material acts as a thermal battery that charges as it absorbs heat," sai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service posted the following news: * * * USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Defend U.S. Border Immediate and Decisive Actions Will Better Protect U.S. Animal and Public Health * The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a shift in its 100 million per week sterile fly dispersal efforts to stop the northern spread o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Trade Mission Expands Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Indonesia The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia next week to expand market access, boost American agricultural exports, and take advantage of the new opportunities created by the U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Led by Under Secretar  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large.  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV Memory and Aging Center's "Memory and Heart Connections" strengthens culture and community Free, bilingual conference connects international expertise in science, environment and community By Karen Villarreal Returning to her former high school brought back memories of the 1960s, said Lori Marquez, 78, who attended the third annual Memory and Heart Connections event held in the Br  more