Thursday - March 5, 2026
News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 79 items )  

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent. The 2026   more

'Screenings Save Lives' UT Health RGV Physician Encourages Preventative Colorectal Cancer Screenings
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 4 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * "Screenings save lives" UT Health RGV physician encourages preventative colorectal cancer screenings March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MARCH 3, 2026 - In many Rio Grande Valley families, conversations about health often happen after something feels wrong. Stomach discomfort, changes in bowel habits, or occasional bleeding th  more

2026 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced * Washington, D.C. -The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 39th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, these awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. Recipients were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists  more

AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition By Bryanna Richards, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Education and Training Command officials will retire the Air Force's myTraining system and transition to a new platform in Envision, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) digita  more

AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Education and Training Command officials will retire the Air Force's myTraining system and transition to a new platform in Envision, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) digital modernization and enterprise learning guidance. Th  more

Afterschool Alliance Names 16 Afterschool Ambassadors for 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Afterschool Alliance Names 16 Afterschool Ambassadors for 2026 Each Will Work Locally and Statewide to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families * The Afterschool Alliance has selected 16 extraordinary leaders from around the country to serve as 2026 Afterschool Ambassadors. They are continuing to work with local afterschool programs while  more

Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle. Senior raters will be granted acc  more

Amber Grimes and the Black Effect Podcast Network Launch New Podcast "If You Knew Better"
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Amber Grimes and the Black Effect Podcast Network Launch New Podcast "If You Knew Better" Entertainment Executive, Cultural Architect And Marketing Powerhouse Amber Grimes Hosts A Bold New Show Turning Lived Experience Into Practical Game Listen to the first episode HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-knew-better-with-a-324583554) * Today, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's   more

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Hayes Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more

Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026 * In 2025, Anheuser-Busch's craft beer portfolio drove profitability and market share growth for the larger company and had its best year of performance in nearly a decade. As reported by industry analysts at Bump Williams Consulting, three of the top five fastest-growing craft brewe  more

Another Defendant Pleads Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Another Defendant Pleads Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case * (WARREN, Ohio) -A ninth defendant pleaded guilty today in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced. Suk Hui Starr, 65, of Fort Worth, Texas, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted money laundering and one coun  more

Appeals court affirms dismissal of McDonald v. FEC (25-10830)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Appeals court affirms dismissal of McDonald v. FEC (25-10830) * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday issued a per curiam Opinion in McDonald v. FEC (Case No. 25-10830), affirming an order of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granting the Commission's Motion to Dismiss. In February 2025, the Plaintiff filed suit against the Commission cha  more

As NASA Reauthorization Act advances to House, Rice experts available to discuss space science, engineering and workforce development
HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As NASA Reauthorization Act advances to House, Rice experts available to discuss space science, engineering and workforce development * The NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, sponsored by Texas Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville), moves tomorrow to consideration by the full U.S. House of Representatives following unanimous approval by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The bill reaffirms bipart  more

Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international team of scientists, including Penn State astronomers, have used data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) to construct the largest, most accurate 3D map yet of the light emitted by excited hydrogen in the early universe, a time span ranging from 9 to 11 billion ye  more

Blackstone's utility playbook: NIPSCO and the future of TXNM
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Blackstone's utility playbook: NIPSCO and the future of TXNM * NIPSCO as a test case: what Blackstone ownership could mean for TXNM customers As the over 800,000 TXNM customers gear up for state utility regulators to decide whether to approve the sale of their local electric utility to private equity firm Blackstone, many are wondering whether the private equity giant   more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Union Members in Louisiana 2025
DALLAS, Texas, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Louisiana 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Louisiana, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 79,000. Nationwide, union memb  more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Union Members in Oklahoma 2025
DALLAS, Texas, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Oklahoma 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 6.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Oklahoma, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 106,000. Nationwide, union membe  more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Union Members in Texas 2025
DALLAS, Texas, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Texas 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Texas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 673,000. Nationwide, union members acc  more

Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business ' 2026 CEO Day. Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p  more

Canadian national charged with assaulting detention center officer
HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Canadian national charged with assaulting detention center officer * HOUSTON - A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for forcibly assaulting a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Grace Kirkness has now made her initial appearance in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena H. Palermo. According to the criminal complaint fil  more

Cato Brief Cited at Supreme Court in Landmark Appellate Waiver Case
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Cato Brief Cited at Supreme Court in Landmark Appellate Waiver Case Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hunter v. United States. The case concerns whether a defendant can waive in advance his right to challenge an unconstitutional sentence later imposed by a judge. The Department of Justice argued that all appellate waivers are enforceable, even if a racist or   more

Chairman Arrington Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated long-term budget outlook detailing the nation's fiscal health. The report shows the debt rising to unprecedented levels, growing faster than the economy, and placing increasing pressure on future generations of Ame  more

Chairman Babin Backs AIAA Bid to Host International Astronautical Congress in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin Backs AIAA Bid to Host International Astronautical Congress in the United States Yesterday, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin sent a letter expressing support for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' (AIAA) bid to host a future International Astronautical Co  more

Civil Rights and Immigration Advocates to Court: Sham Settlement Betrays Victims of Housing Scam
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights and Immigration Advocates to Court: Sham Settlement Betrays Victims of Housing Scam * Friend of the Court Brief in Texas Fair Housing Case Calls Out Troubling Terms of Settlement Agreement HOUSTON - A coalition, led by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and composed of nonprofit organizations focused on fair housing, civil rights, and immigration advocac  more

Civil Rights and Immigration Advocates to Court: Sham Settlement Betrays Victims of Housing Scam
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights and Immigration Advocates to Court: Sham Settlement Betrays Victims of Housing Scam * Friend of the Court Brief in Texas Fair Housing Case Calls Out Troubling Terms of Settlement Agreement HOUSTON - A coalition, led by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and composed of nonprofit organizations focused on fair housing, civil rights,  more

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Facility Quarantine of Camp East Montana
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Facility Quarantine of Camp East Montana * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "Camp East Montana, which is run by Acquisition Logistics, a private corporation with no prior experience in running immigration detention facilities, is closed to visitors and attorneys until March 19th or 20th because of a measles outbre  more

CPKC Debuts 1776 Locomotive to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
CALGARY, Alberta, March 4 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC debuts 1776 locomotive to celebrate America's 250th anniversary Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) today unveiled a commemorative locomotive livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the founding of the United States of America. "This locomotive, built and painted in Fort Worth, Texas, honors the remarkable and proud h  more

Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems Crexendo Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Estech Systems LLC (ESI), a provider of cloud communication solutions and one of Crexendo's longest-tenured NetSapiens platform licensees. The transaction represents a transformative step in Crexendo's growth strategy and significantly strengthens its position in   more

DAV Partners with M&D Supply Ace Hardware Stores Across Texas to Support Veterans and Their Families
ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV Partners with M&D Supply Ace Hardware Stores Across Texas to Support Veterans and Their Families * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new partnership with select Texas-based M&D Supply Ace Hardware stores on a series of round-up campaigns to support ill and injured veterans and their families. The select M&D Supply Ace Hardware loc  more

Department of Justice: Texas Man Sentenced for Monopolizing International Transit Industry, Fixing Prices and Extorting Competitors
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Texas Man Sentenced for Monopolizing International Transit Industry, Fixing Prices and Extorting Competitors The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that Roberto Garcia Villarreal, 59, of San Benito, Texas, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 criminal fine for his role in a long-running and violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwa  more

DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gina Hinojosa's Primary Victory in Texas
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gina Hinojosa's Primary Victory in Texas DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gina Hinojosa securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Texas: "Congratulations to Gina Hinojosa on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas. A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Gina is a fighter who has never been afraid to ta  more

DGA Statement on Texas GOP Primary's Results
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Texas GOP Primary's Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Greg Abbott becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Texas: "Greg Abbott has been in office for 12 years and Texans have paid the price. Under Abbott's leadership, Texas has faced years of power grid failures, soaring costs, and a health care  more

ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns
AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns * Chicken prices have dipped slightly on the heels of increased broiler production, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts expect output to slow and prices to climb. David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist and professor, Texas A&M Depa  more

Fr. Andrew Dalton to Speak at University of St. Thomas on The Shroud of Turin
HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Fr. Andrew Dalton to Speak at University of St. Thomas on The Shroud of Turin The Shroud is the world's most scientifically studied, analyzed and debated artifact in history. * The University of St. Thomas, in partnership with Othonia, a global center founded on sharing information and education about the Shroud of Turin, is proud to announce that Fr. Andrew Dalton, LC, a well-known inter  more

From classroom to combine champion: Rice student wins NFL analytics title
HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From classroom to combine champion: Rice student wins NFL analytics title * In today's NFL, games are increasingly decided not just by talent on the field but by the data teams use to prepare. A Rice University junior showed enough ingenuity studying some of that data to claim the league's top analytics honor. Lucca Ferraz won the 2026 NFL Big Data Bowl, the league's premier annual sports analytics compet  more

From Oak Cliff to the nation's nuclear labs
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Oak Cliff to the nation's nuclear labs * For David Reynoso, the path to national security research didn't begin in a federal laboratory-it began in Oak Cliff. Now, The University of Texas at Arlington aerospace engineering doctoral student is headed to Washington, D.C., after being selected for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program. T  more

GroupHousing Selected as Official Housing Partner for the AFCA Beginning in 2027
WACO, Texas, March 3 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * GroupHousing Selected as Official Housing Partner for the AFCA Beginning in 2027 * GroupHousing announced today that it has been selected as the official housing provider for the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), beginning with the 2027 AFCA Convention. Led by Mike Bower, CEO, and Mike Hill, Vice President, GroupHousing will oversee all housing accommodations fo  more

HACU Webinar: Equitizing Career Mobility - A Case Study in Building Student Agency and Opportunity
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Equitizing Career Mobility - A Case Study in Building Student Agency and Opportunity * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a webinar titled, "Equitizing Career Mobility - A Case Study in Building Student Agency and Opportunity," for HACU-members, on March 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT. To register, click here  more

Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused' By C. Todd Lopez, Pentagon News WASHINGTON - Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As part of Operation Epic   more

Highly Awaited Monarch San Antonio Opens Its Doors, Ushering in a New Era for Downtown
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Highly Awaited Monarch San Antonio Opens Its Doors, Ushering in a New Era for Downtown The $185M lifestyle hotel brings sophisticated accommodations, exceptional amenities & chef driven cuisine just steps from the River Walk and the Alamo * SAN ANTONIO -- More than a decade in the making, one of Texas's most anticipated hotels makes its long-awaited debut as The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Col  more

Historic Old North Baptist Church Documents Donated to SFA's East Texas Research Center
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, March 4 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * Historic Old North Baptist Church documents donated to SFA's East Texas Research Center Old North Baptist Church records dating back to Texas Republic days were recently donated to the East Texas Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University by the Summers and Middlebrook families of Nacogdoches. "The East Texas Research Center takes its role as a steward of Texas history very seriously  more

House farm bill should prioritize nutrition security for people nationwide
DALLAS, Texas, March 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * House farm bill should prioritize nutrition security for people nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C., March 3, 2026 -The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture today will mark up farm bill reauthorization legislation. Essential nutrition and anti-hunger programs are projected to constitute more than four-fifths of the full cost of the legislation, including the Supplemental Nutriti  more

ICBA Securities Selects The Baker Group as New Endorsed Provider Following Comprehensive Review
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA Securities Selects The Baker Group as New Endorsed Provider Following Comprehensive Review * Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2026) -ICBA Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced today it has selected The Baker Group as its exclusive broker-dealer provider, marking the first time the organizat  more

ICYMI: Washington Post Ed Board Underscores Risks of DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post Ed Board Underscores Risks of DHS Shutdown The Washington Post Editorial Board yesterday stressed the risks of the lapse in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding in the wake of Iran strikes and a potential terror attack in Texas. Citing U.S. Senate Appropriations Chair Sen. Susan Collins' (R-Maine  more

Inventec Enhances Server and Notebook Design for Manufacturing Excellence With Siemens' Software
PLANO, Texas, March 4 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Inventec enhances server and notebook design for manufacturing excellence with Siemens' software * Taiwan-based high-tech electronics manufacturer reduces late-stage design changes by more than 50 percent, while improving first-pass yield and cutting engineering questions (EQ) from printed circuit board (PCB) and assembly partners * Surface-mount te  more

ITC Investigates Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems for Unfair Competition
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into the importation and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The investigation centers on allegations that various respondents have engaged in unfair methods of competition. The complaint was filed by RAI Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Marketing Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The complainants allege violations of the  more

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 15 parties and the withdrawal of three entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the pr  more

Markey, Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, Lawmakers Question Rubio on Abuse of Power to Deport Students, Academics; Violation of First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, Lawmakers Question Rubio on Abuse of Power to Deport Students, Academics; Violation of First Amendment Rights * "This abuse of your authority risks normalizing a future where Secretaries of State may summarily revoke visas based on speech, depriving individuals of their rights and whittling down the guarantees of the First Amendment" Text of Letter (  more

Navigating Healthcare Transformation at the Speed of Change
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 3 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Navigating Healthcare Transformation at the Speed of Change The pace of change in healthcare is accelerating. From new care-delivery models to digital-first expectations and workforce pressures, pediatric organizations are navigating complex transformation on every front. At NRC Health's 2026 Pediatric Collaborative, March 25-26 in Orlando, Florida, pediatric healthc  more

NMSU Foundation names Loren Maybrier assistant vice president for development
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 3 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation names Loren Maybrier assistant vice president for development * The New Mexico State University Foundation announced the appointment of Loren A. Maybrier as assistant vice president for development. In this role, Maybrier will serve as a senior fundraising leader, advancing philanthropy at NMSU by setting strategic priorities, managing donor portfolios and mentoring members  more

Ochsner Children's CEO joins Make-A-Wish Board
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Children's CEO joins Make-A-Wish Board * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Children's is proud to announce that chief executive officer, Dana Bledsoe, has joined the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. This appointment marks a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the two organizations, reinforcing a shared commitment to bringing hop  more

Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Business Leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to Speak at 2026 CEO Day
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 4 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business' 2026 CEO Day. Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p.m., April 7, in the OSU Student Union Theater. The trio's executive leadership experiences span  more

Operation Epic Fury Will Protect America and Dismantle Iran's Terrorist Regime
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Operation Epic Fury Will Protect America and Dismantle Iran's Terrorist Regime * "Operation Epic Fury was President Trump's commitment to protect our nation. Today, Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. His senior leadership team is dead. His reign of terror is over. Iran's vast missile arsenal is being dismantled. Its nuclear program has been demolished. Its tentacles of terror are being severed. America is  more

Patent & Trademark Office Seeks Input on Southeast Community Outreach Locations
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more

Pro-Life Advocate Reaches Settlement with City of Asheville to Regain His Right to be Heard
PLANO, Texas, March 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Pro-Life Advocate Reaches Settlement with City of Asheville to Regain His Right to be Heard * Asheville, NC -First Liberty Institute and the Thomas More Society announced a settlement between the City of Asheville, NC and Zachary Hebb, who was previously denied the ability to share his pro-lif  more

Rick Payne returns to UTulsa to lead Center for Energy Studies
TULSA, Oklahoma, March 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Rick Payne returns to UTulsa to lead Center for Energy Studies * The University of Tulsa has named alumnus Rick Payne (B.S. '84) director of its Center for Energy Studies. A first-generation college graduate from East Tulsa, Payne brings nearly four decades of global experience back to the university where his interest in the energy sector began. Payne planned to study medicine, but he discovered a passion  more

Sabre Unveils Once-In-A-Generation Company Rebuild and Its AI-First Platform at ITB Berlin 2026
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 4 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Sabre unveils once-in-a-generation company rebuild and its AI-first platform at ITB Berlin 2026 With its unified, AI-native cloud-based architecture, Sabre enters the agentic era with intelligent retailing, autonomous workflows, and enterprise-grade governance at scale. * BERLIN -- At ITB Berlin 2026, Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) unveiled the culmination of a multiyear, once-in-a-generation reb  more

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Repatriate Native American Remains Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o  more

Secret Food Chemicals: Analysis Finds Over 100 Unreviewed Substances Added to Products
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * Secret food chemicals: New analysis finds over 100 unreviewed substances added to products EWG identified 49 chemicals in common grocery products the FDA never reviewed for safety * Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety are hiding in the food Americans eat every day - including sports drinks, snack bars, cereals and much more - according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Gro  more

Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect Child Abuse Survivors' Right to Speak Out
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect Child Abuse Survivors' Right to Speak Out * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), joined by Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY'S Law). The bill voids non-disclosure agree  more

Speaker Johnson Statement on Democrat DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on Democrat DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement on the Democrat Department of Homeland Security shutdown: "Regarding the Democrat DHS shutdown, the time has come to make a few things clear: "It is inexcusable that Democrats continue to shut down the American government over and over, hurting American citizens and jeopardi  more

SPOILER ALERT: What is preeclampsia? Condition killed Shailene Woodley's character on Paradise
DALLAS, Texas, March 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * SPOILER ALERT: What is preeclampsia? Condition killed Shailene Woodley's character on Paradise * DALLAS, March 3, 2026 - Viewers of Hulu's Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Actor-award nominated show "Paradise" were shocked and saddened by the death of Shailene Woodley's character, Annie, on Monday night. Woodley's character, a former medical student pregnant with her first child,  more

Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response * Natural products are commonly used around the world but are rarely studied in large, carefully controlled clinical trials. "Natural products are widely used, but they are rarely tested at this level. We wanted objective data," said Gordon Saxe, MD, PhD, MPH, the study's principal investigator and a professor  more

SwRI earns CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI earns CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification * March 3, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has officially achieved CMMC Level 2 certification through an independent, third-party assessment, demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity best practices for government and industry. The U.S. government created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC  more

SwRI upgrades facilities to expand subsurface safety valve testing to new application
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI upgrades facilities to expand subsurface safety valve testing to new application * March 3, 2026 -To meet increasing demands for carbon capture and storage (CCS) services, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed updates to its subsurface safety valve (SSSV) facilities to accommodate testing for CCS applications. CCS mitigates carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissi  more

TCC Signs 788K-SF Lease, Announces Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Chicagoland
DALLAS, Texas, March 3 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC Signs 788K-SF Lease, Announces Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Chicagoland Phase 2 will break ground in Q2 2026 * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, has announced a full-building lease and plans for Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Plainfield, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Tool to Track Texas Power Outages and Aid in Disaster Response
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A tool to track Texas power outages and aid in disaster response The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas has developed a tool to monitor power outages in near real-time, benefiting emergency responders and civilians. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Texas A&M Engineering Texas is known nationwide for its grueling hot summers. However, hurricanes and occasional winter weather can   more

Texas man sentenced for monopolizing international transit industry, fixing prices, and extorting competitors
HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Texas man sentenced for monopolizing international transit industry, fixing prices, and extorting competitors * HOUSTON - A 59-year-old resident of San Benito has been ordered to federal prison and must pay a substantial fine for his role in a long-running and violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry in the Los Indios bord  more

The Big Event Tallahassee engages 1,100 college students in community service around city
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * The Big Event Tallahassee engages 1,100 college students in community service around city * More than 1,100 college students volunteered around Tallahassee on Saturday, Feb. 21 to give back to the community that supports them throughout their time in school. The Big Event Tallahassee brings together students from Florida State, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College. Guided by the motto  more

The Den by Denny's serves up familiar favorites at two UT San Antonio locations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * The Den by Denny's serves up familiar favorites at two UT San Antonio locations * Two of UT San Antonio's newest dining spots allow Roadrunners to connect while enjoying some American comfort food classics. This spring, The Den by Denny's, a modern take on the classic American diner from the well-known restaurant brand, opened at the Student Union on the Main Campus and inside the School of   more

US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification
NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification * Across the state of Kansas, transgender people are receiving letters informing them that their driver's licenses are invalid following the passage of a law that invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses that do not reflect the bearer's sex assigned at birth. The law also prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms and facilit  more

UT Venture Studio Accelerates Market-Ready Startups To Treat Patients Using Digital Twins
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * New UT Venture Studio Accelerates Market-Ready Startups To Treat Patients Using Digital Twins The studio builds startups from research, starting with medical digital twins, by addressing real-world needs with ventures that benefit society, the economy, and future industries. * Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has launched a venture studio aimed at building startups from the gro  more

Vote today in primary election on Main Campus
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Vote today in primary election on Main Campus * Tuesday, March 3, is Election Day for the joint primary election, where voters select candidates from their political party for many federal, state and county races. The UT San Antonio Main Campus is a designated voting site for the primary election. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make their voices heard by voting from 7 a.m. to   more

Voto Latino Leaders Highlight Youth Power At Sine Institute Event
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Younger voters, particularly Latinos, are becoming the primary architects of the U.S. political landscape according to Voto Latino cofounder and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar. Speaking at the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics one day after the State of the Union, Kumar joined Representative Joaquin Castro to discuss how Gen Z will redefine national elections. According to Pew Research Center data, Hispanics comprise one in four members of Gen Z. Kumar noted that her organiza  more

Warren, Markey, Van Hollen, Pressley, Lawmakers Question Rubio on Abuse of Power to Deport Students, Academics; Violation of First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Markey, Van Hollen, Pressley, Lawmakers Question Rubio on Abuse of Power to Deport Students, Academics; Violation of First Amendment Rights * "This abuse of your authority risks normalizing a future where Secretaries of State may summarily revoke visas based on speech, depriving individuals of their rights and whittling down the guarantees of the First Amendment" Text of Letter (  more

Wyden, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Espaillat and 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY., and 70 Democrats called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over warrantless purchases of Americans' location d  more