ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 28 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Accounting student appointed to the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board * Britten Ratcliff, an undergraduate student at the Anderson School of Management, has been appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve on the New Mexico Public Accountancy Board. Britten will represent the public on the board for the next three years. He will be joining accounting professionals from across the state t  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With federal award of up to $22 million, researchers to study treatment to slow the human aging process Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to 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 t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Iran Strikes * February 28, 2026 San Antonio, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Rather than making life affordable for American families, the President has decided to drag our country into yet another war in the Middle East. "For 25 years, a generation of American servicemembers and their families have sacrificed in pursuit of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Announces Opening of FY2027 Community Project Funding Request Portal * (Houston, TX) -On February 27, 2026, Congressman Al Green announced that his Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding request portal is now live. Community Project Funding provides a direct pathway for eligible entities to secure federal resources for projects that strengthen neighborhoods, improve infrastructure  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Calls for Reconvening of Congress to Take Up War Powers Resolution Sponsored by Khanna and Massie * ( Houston, TX ) -On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: Our country is at war. Congressman Al Green stated: "The President has taken our country to war without Congress having weighed in. I'm calling on Speaker Johnson to reconvene the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Military Operation in Iran * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "In June of last year, the Trump administration declared to the world that Iran's nuclear program was 'completely and totally obliterated.' "Either the Trump administration lied then or is lying now when they claim our country faces an imminent threat. Becaus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on U.S. Attack on Iran * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump called for change in Iran's government: "Today, President Trump announced that he has taken unilateral action to start a war with Iran without authorization from Congress-the representatives of th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * HOUSTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury: "For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values. With today's strikes by U.S. forces led by our Commander-in-Chief, President Trump, th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On Austin Attack * Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning: "Texas mourns with the families and loved ones of those who were horrifically killed in last night's attack in Austin," said Governor Abbott. "Cecilia and I pray for them, and we pray for the swift recovery of those who were inj  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action * AUSTIN -Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump's decisive action against the Iranian regime: "Texas stands with President Trump in sending a clear message to Iran: its aggression toward America and the West will no longer be tolerated. These joint operations with our allies in the Middle East are a clear demonstratio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The American Biogas Council issued the following news release: * * * Investment in New U.S. Biogas Systems Exceeds $2 Billion in 2025, Continuing Strong Industry Growth New data released today by the American Biogas Council (http://www.americanbiogascouncil.org/) (ABC) shows that 2025 was another strong year for the U.S. biogas industry. In the 12 months ending December 2025, 70 new biogas projects came online, representing more than $2 billion in new, domestic, recycli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Statement on Latest Drone Incidents Near Mexican Border * Kelly has worked on the Border Drone Threat Assessment Act to fight drug cartels and improve collaboration between government agencies Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after a second incident this month related to drone activity near the Mexican border led to airspace closure: "When bad actors like ca  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Welcomes Michael Dworetsky to Lighthouse Private Wealth SAN DIEGO - February 26, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that veteran financial advisor Michael Dworetsky, has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), aligned with Lighthouse Private Wealth, an existing firm supporting LPL-aff  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 28 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Portsmouth researcher recognised nationally for exceptional contributions to geoscience University of Portsmouth's Emeritus Professor Andy Gale named among recipients of the Geological Society 2026's Medals, Awards and Funds * A Portsmouth geologist has been named as a winner of The Geological Society's prestigious 2026 Medal, Awards and Funds, in recognition of his significant achievements and ser  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Delivers More Food Falsehoods in Texas While Still Ignoring Measles Crisis In South Carolina, 26 Other States "Good food is not expensive," Claims Kennedy, As 80% of Americans See Only Rising Costs Under Trump * U.S. measles cases now exceed 1,100 so far in 2026, almost exclusively among unvaccinated people, putting the nation on track for another record-breaking year with more needless child deaths likely to f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Statement on Trump's Declaration of War on Iran * Washington, D.C.- U.S Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement in response to Trump's declaration of War on Iran. "Trump has declared war on Iran without exhausting nonviolent alternatives, without a long-term plan, and without any legal authorization," said Rep. Doggett. "Wasting billions in a destabiliz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Statement on Operation Epic Fury * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement regarding Operation Epic Fury. "The brutal Iranian regime has refused all attempts at good-faith diplomacy with the United States, while targeting Americans, our allies, and its own citizens. Over my twenty years of military service, I saw firsthand ho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on U.S. Strikes Against the Iranian Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after the launch of U.S. strikes against the Iranian regime. Sen. Cruz said, "Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is systematically acting against American enemies who have undermined our national s  more

ALPINE, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * SRSU Spring 2026 enrollment growth driven by dual credit expansion Spring 2026 enrollment at Sul Ross State University is showing strong momentum in Alpine, fueled by significant growth in dual credit participation and increases in semester credit hours, the key driver of state formula funding. According to the university's official 20th class day snapshot, the report submitted to the Texas Higher Education   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Sweet Cherry Compounds Show Promise in Slowing Aggressive Breast Cancer Spread, Texas A&M Study Discovers Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * New research aims to support mental health, resilience of flood recovery volunteers Texas State University's Translational Health Research Center (THRC) has been awarded national grant funding through the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program, administered by the Natural Hazards Center, to examine how disaster recovery efforts affect the emotional and mental health of volunteers in Central Texas.  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio offers well-being resources to campus following tragic events in Austin * Editor's Note: This letter was sent to UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff from UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy and Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system of UT Health San Antonio. Today, our University of Texas family is grieving. We  more