JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Acquisition reform means a focus on Warfighter success * WASHINGTON - The War Department aims to modernize how acquisition -the buying of weapons and other materiel from manufacturers -is done to ensure American warfighters get the best tools, at the right price, and as quickly as possible. In November 2025, for instance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ann  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Aging Research in U.S. Accelerated by Major ARPA-H Contract * UConn Center on Aging is contributing its expertise to a national research consortium led by the University of Rochester investigating a newly identified biological driver of aging. The major research effort is being supported by up to a $22 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H is a fe  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Aging workforce, shift in technology fuel urgent demand for next-generation marine engineers * The average age of workers in the maritime industry is 41, and over 75% of workers are over the age of 30. Many mariners are expected to retire soon, which is creating an urgent need for a new generation of highly skilled marine engineers to fill a growing labor gap. Vanicha McQueen, professor of marine engin  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Airman Leadership School introduces immersive field training exercise to strengthen future NCOs * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - Instructors from the Rogers Airman Leadership School and the 379th Medical Training Support Squadron created a new hands-on field training exercise designed to push students beyond the classroom into realistic leaders  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * An Army in Motion: How Army Medicine is Adapting for a New Era * U.S. Army medical professionals gathered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for the three-day Operational Medical Summit hosted by the newly activated U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, Feb. 24-26, 2026. More than 100 Soldiers and civilian medical professionals from across the globe and at all levels of leadership came together to focus on o  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 28 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Clark County Receives CCI, Select Site, and ONSite Recognition ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (February 27, 2026) - Clark County has received the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) designation from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), the Select Site certification from Entergy Arkansas, and the ONSite certification from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 28 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ASA Statement on USDA's 'One Farmer, One File' The American Soybean Association applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for announcing the "One Farmer, One File" Initiative at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Streamlining digital services at USDA will increase efficiency and provide U.S. soybean farmers with additional flexibility in how the  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden-era Department of Energy policy * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief challenging a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that imposes costly efficiency standards for consumer furnaces and commercial water heaters. "Under the guise of 'expertise,' the Biden adminis  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Hanaway, Coalition of States Secure Agreement from Vanguard to Protect Energy Markets from ESG Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a coalition of 13 states, in a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. ("Vanguard"), have resolved part of their lawsuit against asset managers Black  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Duckworth Statement on Reports that Trump's DoD Shot Down CBP Drone in Texas * February 26, 2026 [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding reports This link opens in new window or tab. that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) accidentally sh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Bird poop fueled pre-Incan agricultural success * Historical and archaeological evidence has suggested that pre-Incan cultures in South America used guano -nutrient-rich droppings from seabirds -as a fertilizer for their crops to great effect, but new isotopic analysis by an international team of researchers provides the first direct physical evidence of its use in the area. "When the Chincha were brou  more

MILPITAS, California, Feb. 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member Breker Verification Systems: * * * Breker Verification Systems and Moores Lab AI Partner to Create First AI-Driven SoC Verification Solution * Test Suite Synthesis, agentic AI integration will enable automated specification test generation across range of SoC designs on varied verification platforms * AI-driven synthesis   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Dottie Rosenbaum, senior fellow and director of Federal SNAP Policy, senior director of research Joseph Llobrera, research associate Catlin Nchako, and research analyst Luis Nunez, all of the Food Assistance team: * * * SNAP's "Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility" Supports Working Families and Those Saving for the Future The Trump Administration is poised to issue a proposed regulation/[1] esse  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Indiana Electric customers saw fewer outages and shorter outage times in 2025, driven by infrastructure reliability investments Customers experienced fewer outages, shorter outage durations and fewer repeat outages compared to 2024; New generation resources reliably served customers through peak summer demand and continue to deliver through the current winter heating season * CenterPoin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Applauds President Trump's Anti-Fraud Task Force Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after Vice President J.D. Vance outlined the Administration's efforts to combat fraud and protect taxpayers in conjunction with the President's "war on fraud" initiative. "Since   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Babin Commends Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel's 2025 Annual Report House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement in response to the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel's (ASAP) 2025 annual report (https://www.nasa.gov/asap/) evaluating NASA's safety performance and identifying key ch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 26, 2026, at a business meeting on a bipartisan child safety package: * * * Today we have 14 items on the agenda - nine nominees and five bills. The first is the nomination of Gregory Gilmore to be United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois. We'll vote on Mr. Gilmore's nomination today and hold the remaining nominees over for fut  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Demands Full Disclosure from ICE and Texas DPS Regarding Fatal Shooting of U.S. Citizen Ruben Ray Martinez * February 27, 2026 For Nearly a Year, ICE and DPS Concealed an ICE Shooting That Left 23-Year-Old Ruben Dead in South Padre Island, Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a new letter, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) demanded full disclosure from Immigration and Customs Enforcem  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment * Tampa. Florida - Mario Mercier Hernandez (61, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for the interstate transportation of stolen property. Mercier ple  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins 'GRIP Act' to Block State Gun Registries * Washington, D.C. \-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has teamed up with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) and U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) to continue a bicameral fight to prohibit states, localities or any other organization from using federal funding and background check information to maintain gun registries. "Federal   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Corpus Christi * Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Corpus Christi, DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement: "If Donald Trump wants to remind South Texans how terrible the economy is, he can be our guest. No amount of lies will change the fact that home building has ground to a halt because of his recklessness, his chaoti  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Deutsche Telekom Reports up to 65% Energy Savings in 5G Core Network, Developed With Support From Mavenir Full stack energy efficiency for 5G Core and DT's new architecture blueprint for telco cloud enables energy optimizations to scale across the entire core network * Bonn, Germany: Mavenir, the software com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * In Texas, Trump Fails to Spin His Disastrous Economic and Energy Policies That Are Raising Costs for Working Families Today, Donald Trump travelled to Texas to try to sell his deeply unpopular economic and energy policies, but Texans know just how terrible his failed policies have been for their pocketbooks. In Trump's first year alone, tens of thousands of Texans have lost thei  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Claim Victory At the Polls and in the Courts While Trump and Republicans Fail to Sell Their Toxic Agenda As Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union address began, Democrats were continuing to clinch victories across the country. In Pennsylvania, Democratic candidates Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco claimed victory in two special elections, success  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Trump and Republicans Are Waging an All-Out Assault on Black Americans' Voting Rights Black voters' access to the ballot box is under attack as Trump commands Republican-led states to rip away voting rights, including from communities of color. Trump knows his trail of broken campaign promises and his deeply unpopular agenda is catching up to him -- and now he's using desperate p  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Gulshan Sharma named to Becker's top hospital and health system CMOs 2026 list * Dr. Gulshan Sharma has been named as one of Becker's Hospital Review's "Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know" for 2026. Sharma is the senior vice president, chief medical & clinical innovation officer at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), as well as a professor in th  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas prioritizes affordable power, supports reliability improvements for all customers in rate review * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas today made a filing with the Arkansas Public Service Commission to establish new base rates effective January 2027. Residential customers are expected to see minimal change to their monthly bills as the company introduces new rate struct  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA Protest Scream 7 Premiere Dozens of protesters marched outside the Scream 7 premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 26. Led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final rule for no-migration variances regarding hazardous waste storage at the Clean Harbors Lone Mountain facility in Waynoka, Oklahoma. This decision allows the facility to utilize up to 100 temporary disposal units, known as "put piles," within its existing landfill. The approval covers nine specific waste categories: * Acids with metals * Bases with metals * Cyanide/sulfide * Cyanide/sulfide with metals * Ge  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses First Round of Moms Demand Action VolunteersRunning for Office in 2026 * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced the endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office in North Carolina and Texas. These endorsements, the first round for 2026 elections, are a testament to the growing power of Moms Demand Action and Students Dema  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Issues Emergency Order to Immediately Revoke the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation * The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston, Texas. The FAA alleges the Part 135 operator's management personnel knowingly falsified pilot training records  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 (TNSrep) -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Farm Credit Bank of Texas Reports 2025 Year-end Financial Results Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2025. Net income was $212.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $9.6 million or 4.3% year over year driven by higher provision for credit losses and higher noninterest expense, partially offset by growth in net interes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * United States Seeks Forfeiture of Oil Tanker and 1.8M Barrels of Crude Oil That Supported Iran and Venezuela A complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to forfeit the Motor Tanker Skipper - a crude oil tanker seized by the United States on the high seas in December 2025 - and approximately 1.8 million barrels of crude oil cargo supplied by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the Geocarpon minimum, a small winter annual plant, from the federal list of endangered and threatened plants. A comprehensive review indicates that threats to the species have been reduced or eliminated and it no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Originally listed as threatened on June 16, 1987, the plant w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Interstate Commission For Adult Offender Supervision \- Governor Abbott appointed Marsha Moberley to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission establishes  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Scholarship, strategy and storytelling * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Conectado, Inc., will host the webinar, "Scholarship, Strategy and Storytelling," for HACU members on March 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. To register, click here. This 90-minute webinar helps students, parents, faculty, staff, college and c  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 15th International Conference International Plenary Session I to focus on international and cross-institutional collaboration * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the speakers for International Plenary Session I at HACU's 15 th International Conference taking place May 4-6, 2026, at the Kimpton Santo San An  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Brenda Elsey Featured at "The World at Play" Conference at Rice University Dr. Brenda Elsey was a guest presenter at the conference, The World at Play: The Beautiful Game in 2026, presented last month by Rice University's Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She participated in the roundtable discussion, "The Cost of the Cup: Labor, Ethics, and the Price of Play," with F  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * iHeartRadio and TikTok Hosted "Romantic Radio with Bruno Mars: An iHeartRadio Album Preview," Streamed LIVE on TikTok February 26 During the dedication hour, Bruno Mars shared never before heard songs from his new album, The Romantic ahead of its official release on February 27 Special surprise callers including Victoria Monet, Anderson .Paak and ROSE received dedications from Bruno * New Y  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * In Recognition of Black History Month, Stanton Moves to Designate 'Mayor Coy Payne Memorial Post Office' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) took to the House floor this week to introduce legislation to rename a downtown Chandler post office as the Mayor Coy Payne Memorial Post Office Building, honoring Arizona's first Black mayor and his service to the Chandler community.   more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Captain's Leadership Course signifies milestone for Space Force By Patrick Griffith 316th Wing Public Affairs Students graduated from the U.S. Space Force's inaugural Captain's Leadership Course at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026, a historic first as the service formalizes its own approach to shaping future leaders. The course -  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Federal Court Protects Minnesota Refugees from Arrest and Detention Last Week, Advocates Gathered for a Press Conference To Protect Refugees * (Minneapolis, MN) -- Today, a federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction protecting Minnesota refugees from unlawful arrest and detention while the class action lawsuit U.H.A. v. Bondi proceeds. The previous Temporary Restr  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Engineering programs post top salaries, lowest debt ratios in state report By April Thompson New state workforce data shows Lamar University engineering graduates earning among the highest first-year salaries in Texas while carrying some of the lowest student debt loads in the state. The latest figures come from Texas CREWS (https://txcrews.org/), the College Report on Employment Outcomes and Wages, a joi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Leading voices in osteopathic medicine * The latest edition of "Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine" -a cornerstone text in the osteopathic profession -has arrived, and several UNT Health Fort Worth providers played a pivotal role in shaping it. Led by Dr. Kendi Hensel, co-executive editor and medical director of the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic at UNT Health, the text  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by shareholder Alexander T. MacDonald and associate Dinora Orozco: * * * NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard: A Return to Direct Control On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board formally reinstated its 2020 joint-employer standard. This action officially withdraws a Biden-era 2023 rule and restores a narrower framework for determining when two businesses share   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Local man charged with assault of court security officer * HOUSTON - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 34-year-old man for assaulting, opposing, resisting, impeding, and interfering with a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Xavier Edmond is currently in custody and expected to appear for his arraignment in t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Major NIH grant renewal fuels next phase of chronic pain research at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported type, followed closely by head and face pain linked to the jaw joint, in the form of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. While not life-threatening like can  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Casar, Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Connect the Grid Act * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led 14 other members of Congress in reintroducing the Connect the Grid Act, which would require the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to the n  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Partners With TextNow to Evolve App-Based 5G MVNO Service Adoption of cloud-native Mavenir BSS and Core aligns with TextNow's focus on long-term innovation * TextNow, the leading ad-supported U.S. free wireless service, and Mavenir, the disruptive cloud-native telco technology provider, today announced the integration  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * United States Attorney For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Reappointed To Continue As The United States Attorney For The Middle District of Pennsylvania The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Brian D. Miller has been reappointed by the United States District Court to continue as the Uni  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU researcher drives equine safety, welfare forward through alliance-backed studies * "We're not curing cancer, but we're saving horses, and we're saving people." This is the statement that drives Brian Nielsen and his research. Nielsen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science specializing in equine exercise physiology, came to this realization when he heard that  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Wraps National Tour in Phoenix Urging Action on Infrastructure and Permitting Reform * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Makes Final Stop in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, concluded its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour in Phoenix under the theme "Building for the Future." After 10 d  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Everything to Know About Universal Kids Resort Universal Kids Resort is an all-new theme park that inspires the unbridled creativity of kids through play, discovery and imagination in a way that engages the whole family. Opening 2026 in Frisco, Texas, this first-of-a-kind resort is specifically designed and developed for families with young children. Enjoy Universal Destinations  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Five Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution * The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent-based prohibition and four conviction-based prohibitions in February 2026. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository insti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems * Peiyang Li, Ph.D., is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Research livestock air quality and agricultural engineer at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Casar, Senator Markey Reintroduce Connect the Grid Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Greg Casar (TX-35), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and 13 other Representatives reintroduced the Connect the Grid Act, which would require the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to the nation's major electric grids. By connec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act The "Fight Book Bans Act" Led by Reps. Frost, Wilson, and Raskin Would Provide Federal Funds to Schools Fighting Off Book Bans * On National Day of Reading, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jami  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Wilson Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On National Day of Reading, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) to reintroduce the Fight Book Bans Act in response to a dramatic rise in school book censorship. Nearly 7,000   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Operation Take Back America efforts result in another 476 individuals charged in Southern District of Texas * HOUSTON - A total of 473 cases have been filed in immigration and related matters from Feb. 20-26 in continuing enforcement actions to protect the southern border, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The cases include charges against 23 peop  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Platform to map living brain noninvasively takes next big step * Gene therapy has been successfully used to treat a number of diseases, including immune deficiencies, hereditary blindness, hemophilia and, recently, Huntington's disease, a fatal neurological disorder. An advance reported in the journal Neuron adds to the technique's growing track record of evidence supporting the view that it could unlock po  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 27, 2026 At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin NLRB Formally Reinstates First Trump Joint Employer Rule The National Labor Relations  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Powering the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Energy Leadership and Infrastructure at Schneider Electric, Port of Houston * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Houston, Texas HOUSTON - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Houston, Texas, under the theme, "Powe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026 In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on ac  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following fact sheet: * * * Q&A: Exploring TRICARE For Life and family member coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage fo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 28 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee, General Assembly Leadership issue statement on Roger Williams & Fatima Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Daniel J. McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson, the Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services today released th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by policy analyst Jen Sidorova: * * * Let the good hackers help: Why states need a white hat safe harbor now We simply don't have the cybersecurity professionals to staff every agency and utility at the level the threat demands. * Cyberattacks are hitting state and city systems hard enough to become civic emergencies. In late January, a ransomware attack disrupted New Britain, Connect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) (lin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Critical Access Hospitals and Strengthen Rural Hospitals * Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), co-led the introduction of the Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02). The bipartisan bill expands access to care and provides a fi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. This year's theme is ' Celebrating America  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Researchers at TCOM and CPH are developing treatment protocols for people with developmental disabilities * Clinical standards for providers who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorder are a blind spot for the profession, but researchers at UNT Health Fort Worth have published an article to help clinicians. Led by Kimberly Fulda,   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford History Department Hosts Lectures on the Declaration of Independence in Recognition of America's 250th Anniversary * Dawn McCormack, Justin Dyer and Jonathan Den Hartog Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences hosted two events in Reid Chapel commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The events, organized by the Department of History, invited cam  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * School of Music's 'NuMu' festival celebrates contemporary artists * The UT San Antonio School of Music will celebrate contemporary composers and new creative works at the university's annual New Music (NuMu) Festival from March 2-5. Throughout the four-day festival, audiences will experience performances by UT San Antonio faculty, chamber groups and large ensembles, highlighting both establish  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Scouting America Statement Concerning Department of War Announcement Scouting America issued the following statement today following the Department of War's announcement. Scouting America is proud to uphold our longstanding commitment to military families across the globe through a renewed, strengthened partnership with the Department of War. Over several  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices * WASHINGTON -FEB. 27, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These appointments reflect the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Champions Dietary Guidelines During Austin Stop on 'Take Back Your Health' Tour * AUSTIN, TX-FEBRUARY 27, 2026- Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. continued his nationwide Take Back Your Health tour in Austin this week, headlining an "Eat Real Food" rally and visiting Cunningham Elementary School to highlight the importance of nutrit  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Siemens accelerates integrated circuit design and verification with agentic AI in Questa One * Accelerates design and verification with domain-scoped agentic, AI-driven workflows and configurable human expertise for faster, trusted register-transfer level (RTL) sign-off * Flexible integration preserves current investments with optimized performance   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Six OSUIT instructors who are shaping the future of Career and Technical Education * Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is fortunate to have a wealth of excellent instructors who give students invaluable education for their future c  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Skanska Celebrates Completion of Historic Riverside Hospital Renovation Project Revitalizes a Century Old Landmark Central to Houston's Black Medical and Civil Rights History * Skanska USA Building today announced the successful completion of the historic renovation of Riverside General Hospital in Houston's Third Ward, now home to the Harris County Public Health D  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: * * * SMDC leader retires after 48 years of military, civilian service Story by Jason Cutshaw Through more than four decades of direct support to the nation, one man can look back knowing he shaped the future. Richard P. De Fatta, deputy to the commanding general and senior civilian for U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, retired Feb. 27 after more than 48 years of combined u  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Stopping fatal blood loss with clay * Traumatic injury is the third leading cause of death in the state of Texas, surpassing strokes, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A massive number of these deaths are the result of uncontrolled bleeding. "Severe blood loss can rapidly lead to hemorrhagic shock," said Dr. Akhilesh Gaharwar, a biomedical en  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * RIED Research Symposium Draws Record Participation Unprecedented student engagement drove a record high number of poster and Three Minute Thesis graduate presentations at this year's RIED Research Symposium Friday, Feb. 27, in the ballrooms of Tarleton State University's Barry B. Thompson Student Center. Encompassing areas from engineering to social science, the more than 100 exhibits highlighted how r  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections * DALLAS - Feb. 27, 2026 - Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to reveal testosterone, present at higher levels in  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Melding art and engineering, one 3D print at a time Using the Rapid Prototyping Studio, the Texas A&M University Robotics Teams and Leadership Experience (TURTLE) Lab designed and built an electromechanical project that uses mechanical design in linkages to mimic biological locomotion. By Grace Dalton, College of Engineering The Rapid Prototyping Studio (RPS) in the J. Mike W  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reducing disease through gene manipulation Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Gregory Reeves has uncovered new insights into how gene regulation could affect inflammation, immunity and cancer. By Raven Wuebker, College of Engineering To further the quantitative understanding of cellular decision making, Dr. Gregory Reeves and his team in the chemical engineering de  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Retired pilot's philanthropic pursuits Storied explorer establishes aerospace engineering scholarship for Texas A&M students, charting a course for future Aggies in a seamless process. By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering James Nowlin, whose path took him from the valleys of California to the cockpits of passenger jets, has always felt at home behind the yoke of an airplane.   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Turning faculty investment into industry-ready graduates A faculty fellowship awarded to Dr. Adolfo Delgado is expanding hands-on research and industry engagement to prepare students for high-impact engineering careers. By Maddi Busby, College of Engineering For many, scholarships are the first thing to come to mind when they think about giving. While scholarships are transfor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Achieves Significant Gains in Student Academic Success Metrics * Student success at Texas Southern University continues to accelerate, with measurable improvements in persistence, progression, and academic achievement over the past two academic years. In Fall 2025, full-time (FT) undergraduate enrollment reached 6,366 students, and 51 percent of the FT undergraduate population ea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Foundation to Host Annual Tiger Ball Supporting Scholarships and Student Success * The Texas Southern University Foundation is set to welcome supporters, alumni, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact at its annual Tiger Ball, taking place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. Hosted by the Texas Southern  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Adds to List of National Academy of Inventors Senior Members Gerardo Gamez and Dy Dinh Le become the eighth and ninth members of the Texas Tech faculty to earn the prestigious honor. * Gerardo Gamez, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Dy Dinh Le, the director of the Institute for Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment (IMMS) in  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Texas Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Theft of Government Money and Aggravated Identity Theft * Fort Myers, Florida - Kristin Cara Kunstler (43, Amarillo, TX) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek to five years and one month in federal prison for theft of government money and aggravated identity theft. Kunstler pleaded gu  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * The ghosts of open-wheel racing in Arlington * As Arlington prepares to welcome the IndyCar racing circuit and the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington March 13-15, few may realize that the city is firmly on the map of American racing history. The University of Texas at Arlington's Special Collections is telling that story through a mini-exhibit, Uncovered Speed: The Legacy of Open-  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * There is more than one way for triple-negative breast cancer to become resistant to therapy * About 50% of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients develop resistance to therapy. When resistance arises, tumors are more likely to come back after the original treatment, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that there is more than o  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Tune Talk Becomes ASEAN's First Fully Cloud-Native Mobile Network Operator with Mavenir From MVNO to MNO Enabled by Mavenir's Cloud-Native OSS/BSS Platform * Tune Talk, one of Malaysia's most recognized mobile brands, has completed its evolution into a fully independent, cloud-native mobile network operator (MNO) through a st  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Twelve new members join George Mason Board of Visitors * The 12 new members that Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed to the George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) last month have been sworn in and took part in their first meeting Thursday. The new appointees to the board include three prior George Mason BOV members and six alumni. Below are capsules on the new members. Visit the BOV  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * U.S. Army Soldiers take part in German American Friendship Day and compete for German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge * Ramstein Air Base, Germany - As part of the German American Friendship Day festivities held Feb. 27, more than 300 U.S. servicemembers came together to test their military skills and physical prowess during the 2026 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFB) competition held here Feb. 23  more

PARIS, France, Feb. 28 -- TotalEnergies, a multinational integrated oil and gas company, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * United States: TotalEnergies Signs Agreement to Export 2 Mtpa of LNG for 20 years from the Alaska LNG Project TotalEnergies has signed today a preliminary agreement (Letter of Intent) with Glenfarne, the lead developer of the Alaska LNG project, for the long-term offtake of 2 million tons per year (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over 20 years  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17-19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university's expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training. Th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors Faculty innovators recognized for translating research into real-world technologies that change lives By Bryan Luhn Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors -- the most of any single Texas institution this year -- reinforcing UH's leadership in research-driv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * United States Seeks Forfeiture of Oil Tanker and 1.8M Barrels of Crude Oil That Supported Iran and Venezuela * WASHINGTON - A complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to forfeit the Motor Tanker Skipper - a crude oil tanker seized by the United States on the high seas in December 2025 - and approximately 1.8 million barre  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Holocaust Studies Founder Remembered for Impact, Inspiration By Veronica Gonzalez University of Texas at Dallas professor Dr. Zsuzsanna Ozsvath didn't shy away from her past. After surviving the Holocaust in her native Hungary, where more than 550,000 Jews were killed, Ozsvath spent her career ensuring the memories were never forgotten. Ozsvath, emeritus professor of literature and history   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Tinnitus Research Pioneer To Receive Campbell Callier Prize By Donna Wylie The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has named Dr. Richard J. Salvi of the University of Central Florida (UCF) as the recipient of the 2026 Thomas F. Campbell Callier Prize in Communication Disorders. The biennial prize recognizes individuals for their leadership in fos  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * USPTO and DOJ file statement of interest reaffirming the importance of incentives to innovate * ALEXANDRIA, VA-Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in Collision Communications, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The statement reaf  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USSTRATCOM Looking Glass team visits Keesler AFB * * Published Feb. 26, 2026 * By Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida * 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. - U.S. Strategic Command's Airborne Command Post, known as "Looking Glass," conducted a two-day visit to Keesler Air Force Base Feb. 12-13, emphasizing to service members in training the imp  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio internship program gives students real-world experience protecting campus networks * Cybersecurity students who are looking to gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom don't have to look too far. The Cybersecurity Operations Internship Program, hosted by UT San Antonio's University Technology Solutions in partnership with the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, is loo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio recognized for exceptional research in cybersecurity * The National Security Agency (NSA) designated UT San Antonio as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) for its doctoral programs. The NSA awards the designation to universities with exceptional doctoral-level cybersecurity education and research. The program also aims to recognize universities t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's Barshop Institute to receive up to $38M from ARPA-H * 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 nationwide clinical study in healthy longevity. The Advanced Research Projects Agency fo  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Poll Reveals Texas Voters' Views Ahead of March Primaries The University of Texas at Tyler Center for Opinion Research recently surveyed 1,117 Texas voters about their views ahead of the March 2026 primary election, with topics covering hypothetical political matchups and current state issues. In the survey conducted Feb. 13 - 22, 959 of those voters reached indicated they   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Police seek public feedback for accreditation review * As part of its dedication to enhanced professionalism and law enforcement excellence in public safety and community relations, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Police Department voluntarily became a Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State research turns urban water challenges into community-centered solutions From flooded basements and aging sewer pipes to public health risks, water infrastructure challenges shape daily life in Detroit. At Wayne State University, faculty, students and community partners tackle these issues through research and engagement grounded in the realities of urban neighborhoods. In recent years, WSU's Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: McDowell Builds Growing Coalition for the PRESS Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since introducing the PRESS Act, H.R. 7184, on January 21, Congressman Addison McDowell has continued to build strong momentum in the House of Representatives and among leading law enforcement organizations. The bipartisan bill now has 22 cosponsors and endorsements from the National Fraternal O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * President Trump Is Delivering for Texans As President Donald J. Trump travels to Corpus Christi, Texas, today, he returns to a state that is thriving under Republican leadership -- powered by American energy dominance, bold tax relief, secure borders, and massive private sector investments. Under President Trump, Texas families are seeing real results in lower costs, higher wages, safer streets, and more   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Gang Members, Rapists, and Kidnappers * Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is delivering the most secure border ever, removing dangerous illegal aliens and making America safer for generations to come WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more public safety threats including gang members,   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Zebra devices coming to inpatient units to improve communication and care * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is preparing to roll out Zebra mobile devices across inpatient units, bringing faster communication, greater mobility, and more efficient workflows to clinical teams. The handheld devices-which look and feel like standard cell phones-will initially be used for Ep  more