WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, underscored the need for clear communication and answers following recent airspace closures in Texas and New Mexico during   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "This is about protect  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Three Independent School Districts for Facilitating Student Protests Against Lawful Immigration Enforcement * Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced investigations into North East Independent School District ("NEISD") in San Antonio, Dallas Independent School District, and Manor Independent School District ("MISD") for facilitating and failing to ke  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline to Stop Unlawful Voting Activity Ahead of March Primary * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. Attorney General Paxton will thoroughly investigate any suspected voter fraud and protect the integ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Municipal Utility District and Board for Their Unlawful Actions Supporting East Plano Islamic Center's Illegal Development * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A of Hunt and Collin Counties ("Double R MUD") and its purported officers after a series of actions that appear designed to evade state oversight and support the i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed amendments to the Fair Housing Act's (FHA) discriminatory effects regulations. This proposed rule seeks to eliminate long-standing protections that have been vital in combating discrimination in housing, potentially leading to a regression of civil rights advancements made over the decades. In the public co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration expressing their opposition to Union Pacific's (UP) request for an extension of a waiver of compliance concerning federal rail safety regulations. BLET represents over 31,000 locomotive engineers and trainmen, emphasizing their vested interest in rail safety for both their members and the nation's rail network. In their correspondence, t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The City of New York has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind its rule implementing the disparate impact standard under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The City argues that the proposed rule undermines the core goals of the FHA and calls for its withdrawal. The FHA is designed to foster inclusive residential environments and curb segregation by prohibiting discrimina  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to the proposed repeal of its regulation governing the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The letter highlights multiple legal concerns regarding the process and rationale behind HUD's decision, asserting that it contradicts established law and judicial precedent. CCLP identifies significant flaws  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman John Carter Announces New VA Outpatient Clinic Serving Copperas Cove and Killeen Area * Copperas Cove, TX - Congressman John Carter (TX-31) joined the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to announce a major expansion of healthcare access for Central Texas veterans with the establishment of a new VA outpatient clinic serving the Copperas Cove and Killeen region. Located just five miles from Fort  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management advocating for the approval and implementation of the 11th National Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The organization emphasizes that offshore oil and gas production is essential for maintaining energy reliability and affordability for American consumers. CEA, which represents a diverse membership including families, farmers, small businesses, and manuf  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Developmental 'switch' in brain may shape lifelong obesity risk * DALLAS - Feb. 16, 2026 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a crucial developmental process in the brain's hypothalamus may influence how susceptible individuals are to obesity. Their preclinical findings, published in Neuron, show that a transcription factor called Otp acts a  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Division of Health Sciences at Tarleton State Elevates Schools to Colleges The Division of Health Sciences at Tarleton State University has implemented an internal reorganization elevating its academic schools to colleges. The division now operates under a college-based model that includes the College of Nursing, College of Kinesiology and Sport Science, and College of Health and Clinical Professions.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Droneforce LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for the rapid integration of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for autonomous fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company emphasizes the importance of a performance-based regulatory framework to facilitate their innovative developments in long-range delivery, intelligence, and reconnaissance applications. In its letter, Droneforce LLC outli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to eliminate its Fair Housing Act's (FHA) discriminatory effects regulations. The changes could undermine efforts to address systemic housing discrimination, according to the FHJC. The FHJC, which serves a substantial portion of New York State's population, has a history of combating housing dis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * Violent Fugitive Facing Charges in Indianapolis Captured in Texas A 37-year-old male wanted in Indianapolis for crimes against children fled the state of Indiana and was captured in Texas. The fugitive was arrested on February 4 at a Motel 6 in south San Antonio, Texas. The motel is located adjacent to a bus line that provides transportation to Mexico. The arrest was part of "Operation No Escape," an FBI-led, multi-agenc  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region * Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by FirstEnergy Tran  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Grand Gulf begins scheduled refueling outage * An aerial image of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station PORT GIBSON, Miss. - Control room operators removed Grand Gulf Nuclear Station from service Feb. 14 to begin its 25th scheduled refueling and maintenance outage following months of safe, secure and reliable operation. During the outage, station and contract workers will perform maintenance and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- A coalition of housing and civil rights groups submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed rule that seeks to eliminate its disparate impact regulations under the Fair Housing Act. The coalition raises concerns regarding the decision to deprioritize the enforcement of discrimination claims based on disparate impact, a principle they argue is essential for combating housing discrimination.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Enterprise Community Partners, along with the Housing Partnership Network, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, National Housing Trust and Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to a proposed rule aimed at removing the department's Disparate Impact regulations under the Fair Housing Act. This coalition of organizations emphasized that the curr  more

SPRING, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * HPE self-driving network enables transformation of Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium to enhance fan experience Atletico de Madrid modernizes its stadium's connectivity with HPE Networking technology, incorporating AI, automation, and sustainability to create a next-generation infrastructure In this article * The project includes a comprehensive renovation of the R  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Students and Faculty Attend ABA Judicial Clerkship Program * A total of six IU McKinney students from the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law attended the 26 th annual American Bar Association Judicial Clerkship Program. The event took place during the association's midyear meeting February 5 to 7 in San Antonio, Texas. Students Hannah Dyer, Ebenezer Eteshola  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Jefferson County Commissioners Court has voiced support for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed draft for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The court emphasized the vital role Jefferson County has played in the oil and gas industry, asserting that extensive involvement spans from historical milestones like Spindletop 125 years ago to ongoing contributions in production, refining and LNG projects. According to the county's   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Online Ed.D. earns recognition from The Princeton Review By April Thompson Lamar University's fully online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program has been included on The Princeton Review's list of Best Online Doctor of Education Programs, reinforcing the university's growing reputation for delivering high quality, flexible graduate education. Offered through the College of Education and Human Development, the accel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), issued the following statement after speaking with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford over airspace closures  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 17 -- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mobil to pay $16m in penalties for misleading statements about fuel sold at nine petrol stations * The Federal Court has ordered Mobil Oil Australia to pay $16 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about the fuel sold at nine petrol stations in north and central Queensland, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. Mobil admitted that for  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Multimodel isotope simulations reveal unified picture of Earth's water cycle * An international research team, including scientists from Rice University, the University of Tokyo and NASA, has completed the first fully standardized comparison of isotope-enabled climate models. In a recent study published in ESS Open Archive, the researchers showed that multimodel ensemble provides the most accurate representat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed repeal of the 2013 discriminatory effects regulations. The organization urges HUD to rescind its current policies to alleviate compliance burdens and align with recent court rulings. In its public comment letter submitted to HUD, NJAA highlights the importance of federal adherence to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) while expressing concerns over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The National Ocean Policy Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The coalition aims to highlight the essential role of ocean and coastal resources in the U.S. economy and the importance of balanced policies for their management. Asserting the potential economic and environmental contributions of domestic of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management * As Texas communities face more frequent flooding, rapid development and aging stormwater systems, a new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service resource provides help to local governments in planning smarter, nature-based infrastructure projects. The Gree  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New data shows South Side residents earned $15M from tourism in 2025, Obama Presidential Center to bring more visitors to the neighborhood * In 2025, residents across Chicago's South Side earned more than $15.1 million by hosting visitors in their homes 1 -income that approximately 60 percent of hosts say helped them stay in their homes and manage the city's rising  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Paper: FDA-required drug labels shouldn't be treated as evidence of patent infringement * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Federal law requires every prescription drug to include a document describing dosing guidelines, contraindications, results from clinical trials and safety considerations. But a spate of recent court decisions has problematically treated that safety information in a drug's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Partnership for Just Housing (PJH) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed changes to the disparate impact standard. The letter seeks to challenge efforts by the Trump-Vance administration to alter or potentially eliminate existing guidelines designed to combat housing discrimination. PJH, which includes members from groups like the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the For  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Percepto, a manufacturer of drone-in-a-box systems, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing the critical issues surrounding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their operations beyond visual line of sight. The letter follows the FAA's decision to reopen the comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on this subject. In the letter, Percepto emphasizes the necessity for   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Insurance] (TNSrep) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Record 2025 US Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains * MALVERN, Pa. - Deadly floods swept across the United States in 2025 at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the growing risk of inland and flash flooding and the critical importance of adequate flood insurance, according to the Insurance  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett's Statement on Decision Not to Sell Hutchins Warehouse to DHS for ICE Detention Facility * Rep. Crockett released the following statement: "I am relieved that the owner of the Hutchins warehouse has confirmed they will not sell or lease this property to the Department of Homeland Security for use as an ICE detention facility.  The moment I became aware of these potential plans, my   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Rep. Roy Explains How Senate Can Vote on his SAVE America Act Without Changing Any Rules Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to his colleagues in the Senate, explaining how Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) can force a vote on S. 1383, the SAVE America Act (link is external), as soon as today without changing any current Senate rules. Excerpts: "The commo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers connect the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer's disease * A study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals a path of cause-effect molecular events that can lead to Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions integrated postmortem human brain g  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business ranks No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 in US in Financial Times business school rankings * The Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University has been recognized among top graduate programs in the Financial Times global business school rankings released today, placing No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 in the United States and No. 38 globally. Rice Business earned the highest score globally for the "Ai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Shell Offshore Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong support for the inclusion of certain areas in the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization emphasizes the potential economic, environmental, and national security benefits of opening these areas to assessment for U.S. energy resources. In their letter, Shell outlines the signifi  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Shrimp Transparency Bill Passed by Georgia Legislature Georgia Restaurants Will Be Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign * On Wednesday, the House of Representatives of the state of Georgia voted 159-8 to pass HB 117, requiring food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving imported shrimp. Once approved by Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia will join Louisiana, Alabama  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Special issue highlights research advancing women's heart disease and stroke care * Research Highlights: * Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on b  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities * LAWRENCE -The profession of journalism is facing dual challenges of lost trust and relevance. A research project among educators, students, journalists and communities in six states has found that pairing student journalists with communities through structured conversation can help to rebuild trust while also teachi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's 78th Annual Meeting showcases advances in robotics, space and energy infrastructure * February 16, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute's advisory trustees, board of directors and guests gathered at SwRI's headquarters today in San Antonio for the Institute's 78th Annual Meeting. The event featured technical presentations, a business meeting and two facility tours.   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Feb. 1-13, 2026: * * * From Vietnam to online dating and from Super Bowl ads to AI, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. A nonprofit looking to knock out college suicides steps into the ring at TCU (https://fortworthreport.org/2026/02/12/a-nonprofit-looking-to-knock-out-college-suicides-steps-into-the-ring-at-tcu/) Sofia Collins, Walter Frazer, students Feb. 12,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Texas Tire & Automotive Association, Austin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizes the necessity of integrating rubber modified asphalt (RMA) technology into the agency's Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. The letter outlines the potential benefits of RMA, which could positively impact infrastructure durability, safety, and resource efficiency while addressing the issue of scr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans * First large-scale experiment shows fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, proving their game-changing potential for ocean cleanups. Media Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Share this Video * * * * In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: l  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio * Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2026) - Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a cr  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Tyler Reddick Wins the Daytona 500 * Reddick Claims Fourth Daytona 500 Crown for Toyota DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2026) - For the first time since 2020, Toyota is celebrating a victory in the Daytona 500 with Tyler Reddick. The California-native drove a masterful final few turns, dodging multiple incidents to pick up his first win in the Great American Race. It is the first Da  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- UMass Global University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed rule that would exclude marriage and family therapy from the definition of a professional degree. The university urged to revise the rule to ensure that marriage and family therapy master's programs remain eligible under the professional degree category for federal student loan purposes. In its letter, the university stated that a master's degree in marr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Survey: Mealer Holds Eight-Point Lead Over Cain in 9th Congressional District GOP Primary Open Seats, Crowded Primary Field Suggest Runoffs Likely in Some Republican Congressional, State Races Key Takeaways * Alex Mealer has an eight-point lead over Briscoe Cain in the Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District, 34% to 26%. Ten percent support Dan Mims, while 19% of likely   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Post Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education calling for the inclusion of nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in a key education policy reform. This request comes amid growing concerns about access to healthcare in underserved regions of the country. In the letter, UTMB highlights that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health, TechFW renew partnership to drive regional health innovation * UNT Health Fort Worth recently renewed and expanded its partnership with TechFW to advance technology commercialization, support early-stage innovators and strengthen the region's growing health innovation ecosystem. Backed by funding from the Texas Legislature, the collaboration will connect researchers, e  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * UST's St. Francis Project Commemorates 800th Anniversary of Saint's Death Pope Leo XIV has named January 2026 to January 2027 a "Special Year of St. Francis" to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Saint's death. A time for "authentic spiritual renewal," the Franciscan Jubilee Year was inaugurated on January 10, 2026, with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio to launch nation's first open-access neuromorphic computing hub * Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting smarter, but with its increasing capacity comes a growing energy footprint. As modern AI models expand, massive data centers are needed -technology that consumes levels of energy and finite natural resources that some experts warn is unsustainable. To tackle this challen  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA earns significant NSF grant for math scholars * The National Science Foundation has awarded a six-year, nearly $2 million grant to The University of Texas at Arlington to provide scholarships for qualified undergraduate mathematics students. The program was developed to address the national need to grow the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce and  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Why professional sales starts with listening * For nearly 20 years, Concha Allen has helped Central Michigan University students see sales not as a script or a numbers game, but as a relationship built on listening, trust, and purpose. Allen, a marketing and professional sales faculty member, is the founding faculty member of CMU's professional sales program. Her approach to teaching is shaped  more