SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * 'A game changer': AI app offers support to caregivers of children with autism * Not all caregivers have the tools they need at home to manage communication barriers with children with autism. UT San Antonio researchers have developed an app to provide access and convenience in the palm of their hand. Housed in the Brain Health Consortium at UT San Antonio, Behavior Buddy offers timely, pract  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * 2026 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: AI Accelerates Adversaries and Reshapes the Attack Surface AI-enabled attacks surge 89% as breakout time falls to 29 minutes; AI tools and development platforms are actively exploited * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today released its 2026  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Texas Monitoring Last Week For Texas School Boards to Vote on Allowing Daily Prayer Period in Schools, Urges Remaining ISDs to Vote No School districts across Texas will vote by March 1 on whether to implement Senate Bill 11, which would allow for a dedicated daily period for prayer and the reading of "the Bible and other religious texts" in public schools. Maintaining reli  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm * The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite. These fact sheets are focused on protecting humans and companion animals. The  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Tonight's State of the Union, Advocates and Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Workers Rally Outside DC Circuit * WASHINGTON, DC - With the State of the Union tonight, advocates and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) staff gathered today across from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The full court heard  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * AI may help clinicians choose best path for patients missing permanent teeth * Thikriat Al-Jewair led an exploratory study using AI to aid orthodontists in decision-making. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki UB's orthodontics chair leads recently published study using accurate algorithms By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -In most individuals, permanent second premo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally * Airbnb is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund, which include more than 130 organizations making a difference in 25 countries across the globe. Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a $100 million initiative designed to support local communities and   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 24 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Q&A: Caleb Larsen creates perfect harmony between marketing, music from OSU to Grammy Awards * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Caleb Larsen appeared on the iconic red carpet at the 2026 Grammy Awards less than a year after his Oklahoma State University graduation. The classically trained musician from McKinney, Texas, found hi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * American Medical Association Honors Miller-Meeks for Outstanding Government Service * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the American Medical Association (AMA) presented U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), MD, with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service. The award recognizes her work in Congress aimed at lowering prescription drug costs, preventing further Medicare cuts to protect p  more

CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing, with Mac mini production coming later this year * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced a significant expansion of factory operations in Houston, bringing the future production of Mac mini to the U.S. for the first time. The company will also expand advanced AI server  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * As Arbitration Drive Up Healthcare Costs, Diverse Stakeholders Call for Stronger Federal Oversight The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) along with more than 60 groups representing employers, labor, patients, and consumers today urged The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the Tri-Departments) to take immediate action to address severe and negative conse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news: * * * ASA Applauds SEC's Action on Disclosure Reform The American Securities Association (ASA) applauded Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins' speech at the Texas A&M School of Law Corporate Law Symposium outlining reforms to corporate disclosure requirements and a more rational approach towards the initial public offering (IPO) process. "ASA strongly supports Chairman Atkins' visi  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Recognizes 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering: College | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced the 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering in the Collegiate category. The New Faces of Civil Engineering program highlights and celebrates up-and-coming civil engineering students' academic and profe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following testimony by David McAtee, senior executive vice president and general counsel of AT&T, Dallas, Texas, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost Accountability: Oversight of Telecommunications Carriers' Responses to Jack Smith's Witch Hunt": * * * Chair Blackburn, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Radical Network that Ships Abortion Drugs into Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, and Other Texas Cities * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Aid Access GmbH, Aid Access B.V. (collectively "Aid Access"), Remy Coeytaux, and Rebecca Gomperts, who operate an international abortion-by-mail enterprise that illegally ships abortion-inducing dru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Babin, Lofgren Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan SST Committee Bills Yesterday, three bipartisan bills from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed the House under suspension. These important pieces of legislation will strengthen America's leadership in emerging scientific fields, enhance wildfire respons  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Barshop Institute to receive up to $38 million from ARPA-H, anchoring UT San Antonio as a national leader in aging and healthy longevity science Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first na  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ricketts, Coons, Colleagues Call on Taiwan to "Meet the Moment," Boost Defense Spending to Deter China * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with other Senate and House colleagues, on   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Arkansas 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.9 percent in Arkansas, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.S.   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Louisiana 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.6 percent in Louisiana, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.S  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Mexico 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.4 percent in New Mexico, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Oklahoma 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.2 percent in Oklahoma, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.S.   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Texas 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.0 percent in both Texas and the nation, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Answers About FCC's Weaponization of "Equal Time" Rule to Chill Free Speech * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau Chiefs Patrick Webre and Erin Boone demanding answers about the FCC's weaponizati  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Cash-starved and censored, America's student press is in crisis By Barbara Allen for the Student Press Report Editor's note: The Student Press Report is a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners the Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Association of Universit  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Repeats as Ohio Forensics State Champion * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's forensics team won the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship, capturing the overall speech and debate titles for the second straight year. The tournament was held Feb. 20-21 at Cedarville University. "It's a huge win for our students and a testament to how hard the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Emeritus McCaul Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Putin's War * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Putin's war in Ukraine. "Today marks four years since Vladimir Putin launched his brutal and unprovoked war on Ukraine -a war we were told in our briefings wouldn't l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * CHC Chair Espaillat to Host Brother of 10-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Deported While Fighting Rare Brain Cancer at State of the Union Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host Fernando Hernandez Garcia* as his guest for the State of the Union, elevating the story of a 10 year old U.S. citizen with rare brain cancer who was deported while seeki  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 24 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * University soccer standout leads by example * Rebecca Tweedy is a collegiate athlete and a leader on and off the field, balancing demanding academic studies with sports, family and other responsibilities, all while aiming to do her best in each endeavor. A Chickasaw citizen and senior at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Edmond, Tweedy is a forward   more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Feb. 25 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news: * * * CMU Business Professor Mitch Hagy Brings the Entrepreneurial Mindset to the Classroom Before racing in France, launching several successful businesses, or teaching at Colorado Mesa University, Mitch Hagy's workdays started before sunrise in the cornfields of Indiana. At 14, he spent his first summer job detasseling corn, riding machinery through rows of wet fields and pulling tassels by hand. The   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight Career and Technical Education Programs Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street Success" to examine how Career and Technical Education (CT  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Will Not Participate in State of the Union Interviews Held in the Russell Senate Office Building * (Washington, DC) -On Monday, February 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green announced that he will not participate in interviews conducted in the Russell Senate Office Building during the State of the Union. The Senate Office Building is named to honor Senator Richard Russell, Jr., whose record  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Announces SOTU Guest Dr. Anita K. Patel, MD to Highlight Harms of ICE Detaining Children * February 24, 2026 Dr. Anita K. Patel, MD Will Highlight Concerning Medical Conditions in ICE Detention Centers and the Right to Quality Medical Care WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his guest for the president's 2026 State of the Union address w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez, Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create More Opportunities for Homeownership * Washington, D.C. -As Americans struggle with a housing affordability crisis, U.S. Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced H.R. 7647, the bipar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher To Host Listening Session on the Real State of the Union * On Tuesday, February 24, rather than attend the State of the Union Address from President Trump, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will host a listening session to hear directly from Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union. "I have not missed a State of the Union address since I have been  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Dell Representatives Showcase Various Innovations at ETAMU 'AI Day' Four employees of Dell Technologies visited East Texas A&M University last week to present on several topics surrounding artificial intelligence, or AI, to students, faculty and staff. Dubbed "AI Day," an audience gathered on the second floor of the Velma K. Waters Library to ask   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Tina Wang named Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology * Dr. Tina Wang, professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology's 2026 class of Fellows, joining a select group of 63 internationally recognized scientists honored for their exceptional contributions to microbiology. Fellows of the American Academy  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Advocates Decry Trump's EPA Latest Rollback of Mercury and Air Toxics Protections The latest EPA rollback of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards follows the Trump administration's continued campaign of devastating harm for the sake of polluter profits * WASHINGTON - The Clean Air for the Long Haul coalition of environmental justice groups stand firmly against the Trump   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Wyoming's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * DENVER - Today, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final approval of Wyoming's partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) program. This will allow Wyoming, rather than the federal government, to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills. "Today's approval is cooperative federalism in  more

SPRING, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Expanded service provider strategy helps HPE customers capitalize on high growth AI opportunities with new network and compute solutions In this article * At Mobile World Congress 2026, HPE will be showcasing the first public reveal of its integrated telco portfolio - and how the company will be delivering on its expanded vision for service provid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Facing the Threat of Being Sued by the State, Hood County Again Rejects Data Center Moratorium * GRANBURY, Texas -For the second time this month, the Hood County Commissioners Court has rejected a proposed county-wide moratorium on large-scale artificial intelligence data centers, citing fears of a legal battle with the state and leaving residents frustrated as even more industrial developmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's State of the Union Guests Reflect Her Impact on Education, Tech, and the Foster Community Sierra Burns, a participant in the Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Program, and Everest Nevraumont, a 11-year-old Alpha School student, AI-advocate, and TedX speaker, joined First Lady Melania Trump in the First Lady's Box for the 2026 State of the Union. Together, they represent  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * For Richard Merchant, Cultural Understanding Multiplies Care * Curiosity led Richard Merchant '27 to enroll in an anthropology course when he was an undergraduate student at Michigan State University. Up until that point, Merchant had focused his energies on medical school. However, the Norfolk, New York native found that he loved the study of human societies and cultures. ("It just fits the way my brain  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 19-State Coalition to Preserve Access to Critical Crime-Fighting Tool Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 19-state coalition in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers (ALPR) - a critical law enforcement tool that has helped to solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. "The evidence is clear - automatic license-plate   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov Pillen, USDOT Sec. Duffy Announce Partnership to Cut Red Tape * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Nebraska will be able to deliver vital road and bridge infrastructure projects at the Speed of Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. -Governor Jim Pillen and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new agreement with Nebraska through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to cl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * High School Culinary Students Take on the Heat in Aramark Student Nutrition's Annual Culinary Star Competition The heat was on at Middleby Innovation Kitchens in Lewisville, Texas, as 33 high school culinary students representing 11 Aramark Student Nutrition partner school districts across Texas and Arkansas put their ski  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * In Gov. Newsom's California, It Makes Sense to Get Gasoline from the Bahamas This story is baffling. Bloomberg reports that California is starting to import gasoline from the Bahamas, while the state sits on enormous oil resources it refuses to develop. Bloomberg reports: US supplies of gasoline are being shipped out of the country to travel thousands of miles via the Bahamas before finally ending  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Institute to host spring speakers, events focused on strengthening democracy * The Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College will host a wide range of events on campus this spring focused on what it takes to preserve, protect, and strengthen democracy. The events in the Strengthening Democracy series are free and open to the public, and most will also be streamed and available for on-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * It Is Time to SAVE America * One of the greatest constitutional rights given to us as American citizens is the right to vote. In President Ronald Reagan's 1986 radio address to the nation, he said, "Voting is a precious right that for two centuries Americans have fought and died to protect. Let's all honor that sacrifice this election day." President Reagan's words underscore the importance of exercising this   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Secures More Than $15 Million for Local North Texas Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) announced that she has secured $15,510,000 in federal funding for local projects across North Texas that will improve the region's health care, infrastructure, education, and more. "Securing this funding was the result of months of collaboration with local officials and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Announces Strategy for Expanding Digital Engineering Capabilities for the US Military * HOUSTON, February 24, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today a strategic initiative within its Mission Technology Solutions business to expand digital engineering capabilities for the U.S. military, rapid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MAN WHO THREATENED MIGRANTS WITH A GUN IN EL PASO ORDERED TO PAY DAMAGES SAN ANTONIO - A man who pointed a gun at migrants in El Paso and threatened them outside a church and a bus station was ordered by a state judge to pay damages for his harmful actions on Monday. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed the civil rights lawsuit in 2024 in Texas s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturers Spotlight AI, Advanced Technologies and America's Strong Food and Beverage Supply Chain in Milwaukee * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufactur  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 107-Room Best Western Hotel and Restaurant in Pecos, Texas PECOS, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 107-room Best Western hotel property in Pecos, Texas. "It was a privilege to market and s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Underscores Importance of Information-Sharing Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America 250 * WASHINGTON - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security -questioned National Fusion Center Association President Mike Sena at a committee hearing about security coordination ahead of the FIFA World Cup and America 250. McCaul i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Who Trump Is Really Governing For * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: What Trump Won't Tell You in His State of the Union Address DATE: February 24, 2026 Tonight, Trump will stand before Congress and tout the first year of his second presidency as a success-but he has not delivered the "golden a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern's co-ops, global network are biggest draws for applicants * Northeastern's co-op program and global opportunities are the biggest draws for applicants Experiential learning, career outcomes, research opportunities and global campus network are key to the university's draw among students and their parents. by Cody Mello-Klein February 24, 2026 When Aiden Tran stepped foot on Northeast  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 24 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame's LEO joins national initiative to stop homelessness before it starts, serving as the lead evidence partner * The University of Notre Dame announced today that its Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) will serve as the national evidence partner for Right at Home, a new cross-sector initiative led by Destination: Home to stop homelessness before it starts. LEO will provide t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Greater Houston Partnership * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with the Greater Houston Partnership to discuss unleashing American energy and maintaining Houston and Texas' energy dominance, the pro-business and tax-saving provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, and continuing support for the Texas Coastal Spine Project, also known as Ike Dike. See photo   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 25 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * Why clearance rates matter: A practical metric for criminal justice system reform Clearance rates can help ensure that criminal justice system reforms deliver on their core promise: greater safety, achieved through effectiveness rather than excess. * For decades, debates about criminal justice reform have centered on incarceratio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller-Meeks, MD, receives outstanding government service award * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) presented U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), MD, with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service. The award recognizes her work in Congress aimed at lowering prescription drug costs, preventing further Medicare cuts to protect patient   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Highlights Trump Accounts as a Historic Win for American Families Ahead of State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC -Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned a timely piece in the San Angelo Standard-Times, shining a spotlight on one of the most consequential, yet underreported, achievements from the Working Families Tax Cuts that  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Resolution Recognizing 10th Anniversary of First Lower 48 LNG Export * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Vice Chair of the Republican Study Committee's House Energy Action Team (HEAT), introduced a House Resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in the lower 48 United States. On Febr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Cuellar, Casar, Bexar County Judge Sakai, Commissioner Calvert, San Antonio Mayor Jones Press DHS on Proposed ICE Facility * February 23, 2026 San Antonio, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), along with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, and San Antonio Mayor Gina O  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Aim High: Detachment 485 Is Named Air Force ROTC Team of the Year Among 145 detachments nationwide, the Ravens of Rutgers-New Brunswick have emerged as a nationally recognized top-tier program By Mike Lucas The Ravens of Rutgers University-New Brunswick are soaring - and top brass have taken notice. Detachment 485 has been named the 2025 Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps Team of the Year. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Sen. Cruz Vows to Keep Fighting for Aviation Safety U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized that, despite the House of Representatives failing by just one vote to achieve the two-thirds vote necessary to send the bipartisan Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU Expands Bearkat Promise to Include Texas Families Earning Up to $100,000 Sam Houston State University is expanding its Bearkat Promise program, raising the family income eligibility threshold from $40,000 to $100,000 for Fall 2026. The change broadens access to guaranteed tuition support and opens the door for more Texas students, particularly those from middle-income families, to pursue a colleg  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Spring Enrollment, Retention Momentum Continues at Tarleton State Forward momentum continues this spring at Tarleton State University with a preliminary enrollment increase of 17.5% from last spring, record graduation numbers and sustained high retention rates. "Tarleton State is transforming lives and educationally preparing the next generation of great Texans every day," said Tarleton State President  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Standing together: Student-focused Civil Discourse Symposium fosters respect * Texas A&M University stands ready to show the world how leaders of character can interact and lean forward, together, on hard problems. Fostering an environment where students can engage, learn and challenge themselves, and one another, is a longstanding premise of higher education and is especially valued at Texas A&M -known   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Studies identify lipids necessary for immune molecule activation * Two dimers of STING (pink) are linked together by PtdIns(3,5)P 2 (carbon atoms in yellow and oxygen atoms in red) and cholesterol (carbon atoms in green and oxygen atoms in red), leading to clustering of STING and activation of innate immune signaling. DALLAS - Feb. 24, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center  more

KINGSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * TAMUK establishes Javelina Engineering Academies with regional colleges Citing reasons such as clarity, alignment and shared responsibility to aspiring young engineers in the region, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) agreed to partnerships with Coastal Bend College, Laredo College and Victoria that would establish Javelina Engineering Academies (JEA) at their respective colleges during   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Student leader strengthens global connections in ceramics A Texas A&M materials science student is helping shape the future of the ceramics profession by expanding global engagement, supporting student leadership and advancing accessibility within the American Ceramic Society. By Leon Contreras, College of Engineering Milos Dujovic, a doctoral student in the materials science  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Educator Awarded for STEM Work with AFA * On January 21, 2026, the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) recognized student educator, Mandy Eckhardt, for her volunteer STEM work with Northeast Texas AFA Chapter 416, with a $500 scholarship and recognition as one of three students selected for a Martin Luther King community service scholarship. A  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Awarded $4.7 Million from U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration * Texas Southern University has been awarded a $4.7 million academic research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration to lead the Consortium for Research and Education for Advanced Manufacturing of Alloys for Extreme Conditions (REAM). "This a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Men's Indoor Track & Field Wins Third Straight SWAC Championship * Texas Southern won its third consecutive SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championship in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday. This win marks the 13 th overall indoor championship for the program. Head coach Clyde Duncan Sr. was named SWAC Men's Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year, marking the 11 th time in his legendary c  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * TGIF! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gives Military Shoppers Chance to Win Each Week The Army & Air Force Exchange is making Fridays even better for military shoppers with its Free Friday giveaways. Authorized military shoppers worldwide who comment on the Exchange's Free Friday post each Friday at Facebook.com/ShopMyExchange will be automatically entered to win trending products, in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement during the NAM State of Manufacturing Tour : "The state of manufacturing is boundless if policymakers will help clear   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness * A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia. A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * New Tinker electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience By Paul Shirk, 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Oklahoma Congressional representatives along with leaders from Tinker Air Force Base and Oklahoma Gas & Electric celebrated the opening of an electrical peaking plant in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held here Feb.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Tom Sell for Texas' 19th Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Tom Sell for Texas' Nineteenth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities fo  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support UTEP research suggests victim-named bills persuade voters through sympathy, not policy * When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy - think Megan's Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 - public support surges, but this emotional boost may come at the expense of sound policymaking, according to resear  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the 'Urban Mine': UH Researchers Map a Path to US Mineral Sovereignty Through E-Waste New Supply Chain Model Solves the Financial 'Missing Link' in Recycling, Keeping Critical Minerals in the US Economy and Out of Landfills By J.J. Adams, 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu Inside America's junk drawers sits an untapped fortune, and a national and economic security solution. As the global race   more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT Libraries launch Levi H. Davis Dallas Oral History Collection, preserving voices that shaped the city The University of North Texas Libraries has unveiled the Levi H. Davis Dallas Oral History Collection, a newly preserved archive in the Portal to Texas History showcasing more than 100 video interviews documenting Dallas's civic and cultural history through the voices of the people who lived i  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 25 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * URochester researchers awarded up to $22M to study a hidden driver of aging Lindsey Valich, Senior Communications Specialist The ARPA-H-funded collaboration will test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer. What if people could stay healthier, stronger, and mentally sharper as they grow older--not by treating diseases one by one but by slowing a b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * USSF expands Space Domain Awareness Accelerator through Texas Space Commission grant to UT Austin Summary: The Texas Space Commission (TSC), in partnership with U.S. Space Force (USSF), will significantly expand the USSF Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Lab delivering continued integration of emerging technologies to outpace sophisticated adversaries, bolster th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Receives Gift To Name Department of Accounting Jonathan Shulkin's gift to the McCombs School of Business will open broader career paths for country's top students * A landmark naming gift is empowering one of the nation's premier accounting programs to chart bold new directions for the profession. The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business announced today that a foundational gif  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, East Texas Youth Orchestra Partner to Expand Music and Educational Opportunities Partnership Establishes UT Tyler Cowan Center as Official Home of the ETYO * The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with the East Texas Youth Orchestra in support of arts education and community engagement. "This is a proud moment for UT Tyler," said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD.   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB collaborates with University of Rochester on major ARPA-H-funded aging research initiative * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is joining a national research consortium led by the University of Rochester to investigate a newly identified biological driver of aging, supported by up to a $22 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease, study finds New research helps explain how steatotic liver disease can appear in babies -- and the role early nutrition may play. By Marya Barlow Certain fats used in some infant formulas may strain the developing liver and contribute to early signs of steatotic liver disease, according to a new study led by researchers in Virginia Tech's   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * West Virginia leads 21-state coalition urging Supreme Court to block federal rule eliminating natural gas appliances West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 21-state coalition, urging the United States Supreme Court to reverse a D.C. Circuit decision that upheld sweeping Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards poi  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state's economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will co  more