| News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for Wednesday February 18, 2026 ( 59 items ) |
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42 graduate-led startups selected to compete at Rice Business Plan Competition
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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42 graduate-led startups selected to compete at Rice Business Plan Competition
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The 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition announced today the 42 startups invited to compete for more than $1 million in prizes April 9-11 at Rice University and in the Ion District.
The RBPC, presented by Rice Business and hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, serves as a global stage for emerging ventu
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At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico
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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
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Applauds State Agencies for Taking Proactive Steps to Uphold Religious Liberty
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Applauds State Agencies for Taking Proactive Steps to Uphold Religious Liberty
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in the fight for religious liberty by securing confirmation from state agencies that they will not engage in religious discrimination. The confirmation came after Attorney General Paxton sued the state agencies to ensure that Christian and
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Attorney General Paxton Sues TP Link for Allowing the CCP to Access Americans' Devices in First of Several Lawsuits Being Filed this Week Against China-Aligned Companies
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Paxton Sues TP Link for Allowing the CCP to Access Americans' Devices in First of Several Lawsuits Being Filed this Week Against China-Aligned Companies
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TP-Link Systems Inc. ("TP Link") for deceptively marketing its networking devices and allowing the Chinese Communist Party ("CCP") to access American consumers' devices in their homes. This
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Beatty and Brown Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Beatty and Brown Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) submitted an official public comment letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule to eliminate the "disparate impact" st
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Brown and Beatty Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown and Beatty Lead Letter to HUD Opposing Rollback of Fair Housing Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) have submitted an official public comment letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule to eliminate the "disparate impact
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Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A recent seven-figure commitment from the Andrea W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation will establish the College of the Liberal Arts Bunton-Waller Enrichment Fund, an endowment that will expand access to internships, research, study abroad and other career-defining experiences for Bun
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C3BM launches software developer student pipeline
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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C3BM launches software developer student pipeline
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* Published Feb. 17, 2026
* By Richard Blumenstein
* DAF PAE C3BM Public Affairs
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Airmen software developers recently got a path to upskill their abilities and code, lethally.
The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and B
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Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions With RPMGlobal Acquisition
PEORIA, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release:
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Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition
IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Caterpillar's portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate and m
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CBP officers seize over $602K in methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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CBP officers seize over $602K in methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry
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LAREDO, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $602,000.
"This methamphetamine seizure at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrates the keen instincts and outstanding target
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Civic and business leaders invest in the future of UTSA student-athletes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Civic and business leaders invest in the future of UTSA student-athletes
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At the intersection of higher education, athletics and civic leadership, relationships matter. For UTSA, the strength of those relationships continues to shape opportunities not only for student-athletes but for San Antonio as a whole.
That spirit of collaboration was on full display on Aug. 28, 2025, when former Bexa
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Coast Guard addresses recent media reporting
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard addresses recent media reporting
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WASHINGTON -Admiral Kevin Lunday, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, issued the following statement:
A recent media report about the U.S. Coast Guard contained numerous inaccuracies about the Service.
Among those, the allegation that the Secretary of Homeland Security directed the Acting Commandant to divert a C-130
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Colorado "Blaine Amendment" Requiring Religious Discrimination Challenged
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Colorado "Blaine Amendment" Requiring Religious Discrimination Challenged
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Denver, CO -First Liberty Institute and the law firms Miller Farmer Carlson, First & Fourteenth PLLC, and Dechert LLP filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf o
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Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan SAFE CATTLE Act to Protect Agriculture and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan SAFE CATTLE Act to Protect Agriculture and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Don Davis (NC-01), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Harriet Hageman (WY-At Large), and Darren Soto (FL-10) introduced H.R. 7466, the Safeguarding America's Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act, or SAFE CATTLE Act. This
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Congressman Jake Ellzey Votes to Strengthen Election Integrity with SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Jake Ellzey Votes to Strengthen Election Integrity with SAVE Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation that strengthens election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states
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Congresswoman Escobar Joins House and Senate Democrats in Amicus Brief Supporting Solar for All Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Joins House and Senate Democrats in Amicus Brief Supporting Solar for All Program
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Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined over 80 House and Senate Democrats - led by Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7) and Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-5), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) - in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columb
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Department of Justice: Honduran Nationals Illegally in the United States Indicted on Alien Smuggling and Fraud Charges Related to the Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Alien Child
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Honduran Nationals Illegally in the United States Indicted on Alien Smuggling and Fraud Charges Related to the Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Alien Child
Defendants Allegedly Targeted Child Online, Lured Her to United States and Filed Fraudulent Sponsorship Application to Gain Custody
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An indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charging two Honduran nation
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Designing Data Centers for the Communities and Natural Environments Where We Operate
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Designing Data Centers for the Communities and Natural Environments Where We Operate
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When Oracle evaluates locations for a new AI data center, we start with a simple truth: we're joining a community. And we know as a new member of the community, how we design and build our AI data centers is critical to the long-term relat
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DHS Sets the Record Straight on New York Time's FALSE Claims Regarding Medical Care at ICE Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Sets the Record Straight on New York Time's FALSE Claims Regarding Medical Care at ICE Detention Facilities
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For many illegal aliens, the medical care in ICE detention is the best care they have received in their entire lives
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement correcting the record on inaccurate reporting from the New
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Entergy Texas offering free tax assistance for customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas offering free tax assistance for customers
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Tax season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be costly or complicated. For nearly two decades, Entergy Texas has partnered with local organizations to provide free tax preparation services across Southeast Texas at a series of Super Tax Day events, helping families strengthen their financial footing and make the most
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First Focus Campaign for Children: 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, Named Champions or Defenders
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release:
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40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders
Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests.
First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and
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Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Houston
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Houston
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) electric power generation plant to be constructed at the existing NRG Greens Bayou facility in Harris County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. The new 455-megawatt natural gas facility represe
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Governor Abbott Celebrates Record-Breaking School Choice Demand
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Celebrates Record-Breaking School Choice Demand
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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas' record-breaking demand for school choice with over 100,000 Texas families submitting applications to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. This marks the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation's history, allowing eligible students to direct funding toward
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Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of Texas State Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Critical Wildfire Danger
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of Texas State Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Critical Wildfire Danger
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Activates Additional State Wildfire Response Resources
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of critical wi
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HACU Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program webinar
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program webinar
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host an informational webinar for potential applicants of the HACU Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program on Thursday, Feb.26, 2026, from 4-5 p.m. CT.
The Capital One program is a five-day immersion experience
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Halliburton Awarded Geothermal Project by KS Orka Renewables in Indonesia
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release:
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Halliburton awarded geothermal project by KS Orka Renewables in Indonesia
Halliburton received a multiyear contract from KS Orka Renewables Pte. Ltd. to support geothermal well construction for the PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP) and PT Sokoria Geothermal Indonesia (SGI) projects in Indonesia. The award covers several development phases for b
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HD Hyundai Selects Siemens Xcelerator for Integrated Digital Shipbuilding Platform
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026:
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HD Hyundai selects Siemens Xcelerator for integrated digital shipbuilding platform
* Siemens to provide the digital backbone of group's "Future of Shipyard" project to develop next-generation design and production platforms
* The scope of the integrated digital platform is expected to extend across a range of vessel types, including commercial vesse
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HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit
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High Point University students learned about a variety of jobs and internships as they met with recruiters from nearly 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Feb. 10.
HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 202
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Illegal alien from Honduras previously convicted of assaulting officer and other crimes sent to federal prison
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Illegal alien from Honduras previously convicted of assaulting officer and other crimes sent to federal prison
A 39-year-old Honduran national who illegally resided in Houston has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the country, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Wilson Antonio Vargas Argueta pleaded guilty Dec. 4, 2025.
U.S. District Judge G
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Knights of Momus brings Mardi Gras magic to UTMB
GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
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Knights of Momus brings Mardi Gras magic to UTMB
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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) welcomed members of the Knights of Momus organization to Jennie Sealy Hospital on Friday, Feb. 13, as part of the island's Mardi Gras celebrations.
The visit included the king and queen of the Knights of Momus royal court -Frivolous CX Steve Connor, the former administrator for internal
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Le Moyne President Linda LeMura Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine's Trailblazer in Higher Education Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 17 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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Le Moyne President Linda LeMura Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine's Trailblazer in Higher Education Award
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President Linda LeMura was one of 17 presidents, chancellors and provosts to be selected for the 2026 Insight Into Academia Magazine's Trailblazer in Higher Education Award. This national honor recognizes senior leaders whose bold, strategic innovations have advanced institutional excellence,
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Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training
MOORESVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- Lowe's Companies, a chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training
As American infrastructure investments and housing needs continue to rise, the Lowe's Foundation today committed more than $10 million in Gable Grants to help prepare the next generation of trades professionals. The funding
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Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure
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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
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LULAC MARKS 97 YEARS OF DEFENDING CIVIL RIGHTS AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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LULAC MARKS 97 YEARS OF DEFENDING CIVIL RIGHTS AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Celebrates Record Expansion Across the US and Puerto Rico
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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today celebrates its 97th anniversary, marking nearly a century since its founding on February 17, 1929, in Corpus
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McLaren Racing Extends Relationship With Dell Technologies to Accelerate Performance On and Off the Track
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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McLaren Racing Extends Relationship with Dell Technologies to Accelerate Performance On and Off the Track
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* McLaren Racing extends relationship with Dell Technologies as Official Innovation Partner
* Dell infrastructure, PCs and services continue to support the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team from th
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Moulton Signs Bicameral Letter Urging HHS To Examine Impact of Immigration Enforcement On Child Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Signs Bicameral Letter Urging HHS To Examine Impact of Immigration Enforcement On Child Care Workforce
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Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined other lawmakers in sending a bicameral letter to Alex J. Adams at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter urges HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to examine how recent immigration policies and enforcemen
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Navigating AI's growing influence on health care
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Navigating AI's growing influence on health care
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing experiment in health care. It's already embedded in many settings and systems, influencing everything from clinical decision-making to medical documentation.
As AI becomes a permanent fixture in medicine, experts at Texas A&M's Institute for Healthcare Access say its growing role raises critical ques
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New biosensor offers early warning system for disease
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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New biosensor offers early warning system for disease
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Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas A&M University have engineered a wearable, tissue-adhesive biosensor that detects inflammation biomarkers in the mouth with molecular precision.
Dr. C
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New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Grant from FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Grant from FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo
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AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 17, 2026-Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of Juniper Creek, a new 110-unit family supportive housing development, made possible in part by
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New York Academy of Medicine: Allergic to Inaction - Advocating for Food Allergy Awareness
NEW YORK, Feb. 18 -- The New York Academy of Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Allergic to Inaction: Advocating for Food Allergy Awareness
The Academy Awards are roughly a month away, but on Wednesday, February 11, guests at New York Academy of Medicine viewed a unique documentary that has made the rounds on the film circuit. The screening, panel discussion, and question-and-answer session were a part of an event titled 'Narrative Health in Action: Food Allerg
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Noninvasive paths to complex brain science: Rice bioengineer named Sloan Research Fellow
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Noninvasive paths to complex brain science: Rice bioengineer named Sloan Research Fellow
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Rice bioengineer Jerzy Szablowski has been named a 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry, one of the most competitive honors for early career scientists in the U.S. and Canada.
Szablowski is among 126 researchers selected this year for the fellowship, which recognizes "exceptional researchers whose creativ
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Primetime Performers: ATU SWE to Play at CBDNA
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 17 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Primetime Performers: ATU SWE to Play at CBDNA
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The Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform the primetime concert at the College Band Directors National Association Southwestern Division Conference in Denton, Texas, on Thursday, Feb. 26.
The 90-minute concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Winspear Performance Hall on the University of North Texas campus.
The AT
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Putting a spotlight on student research
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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Putting a spotlight on student research
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Dozens of undergraduate students from universities across Texas shared their research findings and fielded questions about their work at the inaugural Student Research Spotlight at UNT Health Fort Worth.
The new event, hosted by the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, gave the stud
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Rebuild Local News President Waldman Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following written testimony by Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "We Interrupt This Program: Media Ownership in the Digital Age":
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Thank you Chairman Cruz for inviting me, and for your salient comments in the past about the importance of local news. And thank you Senator Cantwell for your strong leadership in trying to advance public policies to help
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RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors
HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors
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The RV Industry Association would like to thank the sponsors of the upcoming 2026 Leadership Conference. Their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the RV industry make this event possible. Simply put, without their partnership and investment in our shared future, this conference would not happen. We are proud
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws.
"The United States Supreme C
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Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace
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Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20
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SLB OneSubsea Awarded Subsea Compression Upgrade for Gullfaks Field
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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SLB OneSubsea Awarded Subsea Compression Upgrade for Gullfaks Field
Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea(TM) joint venture has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor to upgrade the subsea compression system for the Gullfaks field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Under the contract, SLB
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St. Joseph Health nurses to hold rally for patient safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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St. Joseph Health nurses to hold rally for patient safety
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Registered nurses from St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley, Texas, will hold a rally on Thursday, Feb. 19, as they prepare for upcoming negotiations for their first contract since forming a union last December, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). Nurses say safe staffing,
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Stream Research at UNT to Challenge Conventional Ecological Thinking
DENTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
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Stream research at UNT to challenge conventional ecological thinking
Research taking place at the University of North Texas aims to challenge conventional thinking in the world of ecology. Typically, research shows that organisms in warmer temperature waters mature faster and reach smaller adult sizes than those in cooler temperatures.
"What we've been seeing in the wild is the opposite," said Ji
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SwRI earns specialized accreditation for natural gas flow calibration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI earns specialized accreditation for natural gas flow calibration
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February 17, 2025 -Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Metering Research Facility (MRF) has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for natural gas flow calibration, which confirms compliance with international testing and calibration standards. As a result, SwRI is now certified by the American Associ
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TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI
The spring 2026 issue of Endeavors, Texas Christian University's dedicated research magazine, explores a question at the center of this moment: What happens when the tools we build to solve problems begin reshaping us in return?
As artificial intelligence transforms political campaigns, disaster response and medical research, TCU schola
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Texas Woman's University: Talks to Explore 10,000-step Phenomenon, Walking Behaviors
DENTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news:
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Talks to explore 10,000-step phenomenon, walking behaviors
Before there were smartwatches, pedometers and daily goals to hit 10,000 steps, soldiers from the Roman Empire calculated distance with their strides and used pillars or milestones to indicate their range. The Latin phrase milia passuum translates to a "thousand paces" and dates back to Roman times.
The Roman Empire is one of many historical periods
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TitleAT&T to Webcast Fireside Chats with CFO and COO
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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TitleAT&T to Webcast Fireside Chats with CFO and COO
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Key Takeaways :
* AT&T to webcast fireside chats with Pascal Desroches at the Barclays Communications and Content Symposium on Feb. 24 and at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 9.
* AT&T to webcast fireside chat with Jeff McElfresh at the Morgan Stanley Tech, Media & Telecom Conference on March 3.
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Toyota's All-Electric Lineup Gains Rugged, Powerful New bZ Woodland SUV
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota's All-Electric Lineup Gains Rugged, Powerful New bZ Woodland SUV
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* Standard All-Wheel Drive with 375 Horsepower Combined System Output
* 281 Mile of EPA-Estimated Driving Range Rating (260 miles for bZ Woodland Models Equipped with Optional All-Terrain Tire)
* DC Fast-Charging Times Around 30 Minutes* (10-80% Charge Under Ideal Conditions)
* Equipped with North Am
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Type of KRAS mutation may guide more effective cancer treatments
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Type of KRAS mutation may guide more effective cancer treatments
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DALLAS - Feb. 17, 2026 - KRAS is the most frequently mutated oncogene across all human cancers. Although different KRAS mutations have long been thought to exert the same cancer-driving effects, a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests that different KRAS mutation types can vario
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University of Houston: Hobby School Survey - Parker Holds Commanding Lead in Democratic Primary for Harris County Judge
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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Hobby School Survey: Parker Holds Commanding Lead in Democratic Primary for Harris County Judge
UH Survey Finds Sanchez Leads for GOP Nomination for County Judge
Key Takeaways
* Annise Parker is leading in the Democratic primary for Harris County judge with 46% of the vote, followed by Letitia Plummer with 25%.
* Orlando Sanchez is leading a six-person field in the Republican primary for Harris C
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USCG Commandant Lunday Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries, released the following testimony by U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday from a Jan. 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Fleet We Funded: Assessing Coast Guard Force Laydown on the Heels of Historic Investment":
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Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today
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