Thursday - March 19, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 111 items )  

"Operation Pick-Off" expands to Houston with arrests of foreign nationals who committed crimes while unlawfully living in the U.S.
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * "Operation Pick-Off" expands to Houston with arrests of foreign nationals who committed crimes while unlawfully living in the U.S. * HOUSTON - Several people who unlawfully resided in the greater Houston area are now in custody for illegal reentry into the United States after removal, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Those arrested during recent   more

100 Days to World Cup Matches: CenterPoint Energy Performing Critical Electric and Gas Infrastructure Preparedness Actions Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * 100 Days to World Cup matches: CenterPoint Energy performing critical electric and gas infrastructure preparedness actions ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Houston CenterPoint continues inspecting infrastructure, performing grid hardening efforts and gas safety inspections and collaborating with local leaders as Houston is set to host seven matches * With 100 days before the start   more

AIAA Bids to Bring the World's Premier Space Event to the United States in 2029
RESTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Bids to Bring the World's Premier Space Event to the United States in 2029 Houston aims to welcome thousands of global space leaders as humanity returns to the Moon * Houston - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has submitted a bid to host the 80th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2029) in Houston, Texas, 1-5 October 2029. The   more

Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics * 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. The average overall score for those selected was 404.15  more

Air Force releases Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle statistics
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Air Force releases Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle statistics * 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. The average overall score for those selected was 404.15. Selectees' average time in gra  more

Air University strengthens Joint Force decision advantage
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air University strengthens Joint Force decision advantage By Billy Blankenship, Air University Public Affairs  MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Air University is a warfighting institution. Its mission is to develop leaders and ideas that enable the Joint Force to compete, deter and, when required, fight and win.  In an era defined by strategic competition, accelerating tech  more

Barrie Transit Workers Vote 96.5% for Strike as MVT Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * Barrie Transit Workers Vote 96.5% for Strike as MVT Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith * "March 23 Strike Deadline Looms as ATU Canada and ATU International Back Barrie ATU Local 1775 Transit Workers in Full" BARRIE, ON -Frustrated by continuing stalled negotiations, members of ATU Local 1775 have voted 96.5% in favour of strike action against MVT Canadian Bus  more

Carbon nanotube fiber 'textile' heaters could help industry electrify high-temperature gas heating
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Carbon nanotube fiber 'textile' heaters could help industry electrify high-temperature gas heating * A cross-disciplinary team at Rice University has developed a new type of electric heating element -one that looks less like a traditional metal coil and more like a high-performance thread. In a study published in Small, the researchers demonstrated that wires and fabrics made from carbon nanotube fibers (CN  more

CCRI Women's Basketball Earns No. 3 Seed in Fifth Consecutive NJCAA National Tournament Appearance
WARWICK, Rhode Island, March 5 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * CCRI Women's Basketball Earns No. 3 Seed in Fifth Consecutive NJCAA National Tournament Appearance History is knocking at the doorstep of the Community College of Rhode Island's women's basketball team, which is headed to Texas next week after qualifying for the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Women's Basketball Championships for the fifth year in a row. The Knig  more

Chairman Williams Holds a Small Business Roundtable on the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Williams Holds a Small Business Roundtable on the Working Families Tax Cuts Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Committee Members were joined by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a small business roundtable on the positive impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts. Seve  more

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Alex Mealer on Advancing to TX-09 Republican Primary Runoff
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Alex Mealer on Advancing to TX-09 Republican Primary Runoff Club for Growth PAC congratulates Alex Mealer on placing first in Texas' 9th District Republican primary and advancing to the runoff. Mealer, a West Point graduate, combat veteran, and small business owner, was endorsed by President Trump. "Alex Mealer is a proven conservative fighter whose tim  more

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Chris Gober on TX-10 Primary Victory
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Chris Gober on TX-10 Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Chris Gober on winning the Republican primary in Texas' 10th Congressional District. Gober, an accomplished attorney, earned over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff in the 10-person Republican primary field. President Donald Trump endorsed Gober in the race. "Chris Gober is a proven c  more

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Jon Bonck on Advancing to TX-38 Republican Primary Runoff
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Jon Bonck on Advancing to TX-38 Republican Primary Runoff Club for Growth PAC congratulates Jon Bonck on placing first in Texas' 38th District Republican primary and advancing to the Republican primary runoff. Bonck, a mortgage and real estate broker, has been endorsed by President Trump in the race. "Jon Bonck is a conservative champion, committed to l  more

Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Mark Teixeira on TX-21 Primary Victory
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Mark Teixeira on TX-21 Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Mark Teixeira on winning the Republican nomination in Texas's 21st Congressional District. Teixeira, a former World Series champion, investor, and entrepreneur, earned over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff in the 12-person primary field. President Donald Trump also endorsed Teixeir  more

CNN's Scott Jennings to Speak at TPPF's 2026 Texas Policy Summit
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CNN's Scott Jennings to Speak at TPPF's 2026 Texas Policy Summit * AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that CNN political commentator Scott Jennings will serve as the keynote speaker during the Friday, April 10th breakfast of this year's Texas Policy Summit. Often called "The Black Sheep of CNN," Scott has become a household name for his sharp wit and his fearless d  more

Congressman Gonzalez to Join Army Under Secretary Visit to CCAD, Advocate for Coastal Bend Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez to Join Army Under Secretary Visit to CCAD, Advocate for Coastal Bend Workforce * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-On Friday, March 6, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) will join Under Secretary of the Army Michael Obadal on a visit to the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to discuss concerns over significant reductions in the depot's workforce an  more

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Reaction to the Firing of DHS Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Reaction to the Firing of DHS Secretary Noem * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to remove Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security: "Kristi Noem's incompetency and lack of accountability emboldened rogue immigration operations in South Texas and across the country   more

Congressman Williams Celebrates TX-25 Schools Named 2026 CTE Districts of Distinction
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Celebrates TX-25 Schools Named 2026 CTE Districts of Distinction Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, recognized six school districts in Texas' 25 th Congressional District for earning the 2026 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Districts of Distinction designation from the Career & Technical Association of Texas. The reco  more

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on DHS Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on DHS Funding Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the DHS funding bill: "I support funding the Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, and other agencies under DHS, which is why I have instead signed on to a bill that provides a full appropriation for all of DHS excluding ICE and Border Patrol. ICE and Bo  more

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "The war with Iran took an immediate and significant toll with the death of 6 American service members. We mourn the loss of these heroic individuals and send our prayers to their loved ones. The President has warned th  more

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against DHS Funding Bill That Fails To Address Lawlessness of ICE, CBP
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against DHS Funding Bill That Fails To Address Lawlessness of ICE, CBP * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7744. She introduced an amendment to H.R. 7744 to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but Republicans bloc  more

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.Con.Res.38, a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran. "The United States C  more

Cornyn on President Trump Announcing Senator Markwayne Mullin to Lead DHS
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on President Trump Announcing Senator Markwayne Mullin to Lead DHS * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as his nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "From securing our southern border to responding to natural disasters and safeguarding our  more

Cornyn Statement on Committee Passage of Western District of Texas Judicial Nominations
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Committee Passage of Western District of Texas Judicial Nominations * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump's nominations of Christopher Wolfe to be the District Judge for the Western District of Texas - Waco Division and Andrew Davis to be the District Judge for the Western District  more

Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $10M to Enhance Public Transportation for FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $10M to Enhance Public Transportation for FIFA World Cup * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that public transit systems across Houston, Texas, were awarded a federal grant of $9,092,387 through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation and ensure t  more

Court Allows Organizations to Intervene In Lawsuit to Defend Chuckwalla National Monument
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Court Allows Organizations to Intervene In Lawsuit to Defend Chuckwalla National Monument Conservation, education, veteran, and recreation groups fight to protect critical Southern California public lands in Chuckwalla National Monument * Indio, CA -- On Tuesday, a district court judge approved nine organizations' request to intervene in a lawsuit to defend California's Chuckwalla N  more

Criminal illegal alien sentenced to nearly 20 years for leading cartel-linked drug trafficking operation
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal illegal alien sentenced to nearly 20 years for leading cartel-linked drug trafficking operation * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -A criminal illegal alien from Mexico who led a transnational drug trafficking organization tied to Cartel La Familia Michoacana has been sentenced to 19 years and six months in federal prison following an investigation conduc  more

Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.   more

Cumulus Media Announces Agreement to Eliminate Substantially All Remaining Debt and Significantly Strengthen Financial Position
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Cumulus Media Announces Agreement to Eliminate Substantially All Remaining Debt and Significantly Strengthen Financial Position Debt Reduction to be Executed Through a Streamlined Prepackaged Chapter 11 Process * Cumulus Media Inc. (OTCQB: CMLS) (the "Company," "Cumulus", "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced that it has enter  more

Darling Ingredients, a Frequent Source of Foul Odors and Community Complaints in Bastrop Co., Agrees to Temporary Injunction
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Darling Ingredients, a Frequent Source of Foul Odors and Community Complaints in Bastrop Co., Agrees to Temporary Injunction * AUSTIN, Texas -On Wednesday, a Travis County District Court judge approved a temporary injunction against Darling Ingredients in the civil lawsuit brought against the polluter for the persistent and potentially harmful odors emanating from its facility in Bastrop Coun  more

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene: Tuesday's Primaries "showed yet again how motivated Democrats are for change in Congress."
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene: Tuesday's Primaries "showed yet again how motivated Democrats are for change in Congress." * This week's primaries in North Carolina and Texas were defined by the massive turnout of Democratic voters and the lackluster performance by the states' Republican candidates. Across Congressional primaries in Texas, 54% of ballots cast were for Democrats, oppose  more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian to deliver Emory's 2026 Commencement address
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Delta CEO Ed Bastian to deliver Emory's 2026 Commencement address * Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 181st Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 11. Bastian will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the ceremony in recognition of his exceptional contributions to business and society. "Our graduates are entering a world that dema  more

Democrat Shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security Makes America Less Safe
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * The Democrat Shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security Makes America Less Safe * "The next cyberattack on our homeland - Democrats will bear full responsibility. The next lone wolf terrorist attack - Democrats will bear full responsibility. The next criminal who crosses our border illegally and kills an innocent American - Democrats will bear full responsibility." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate M  more

Distillation Column Revamp Using DWC Technology
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Distillation Column Revamp Using DWC Technology * This article, co-authored by KBR's Minaz Makania and Rajeev Ranjan, along with BPCL's Anish Chakraborty and Naveen V Nair, examines how distillation column revamp within a refinery utilizing KBR's Distill-Max(r) technology can result in high return on investment. A Dividing   more

DNC Chair Martin Issues Statement on Firing of Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Firing of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security Donald Trump announced today that he is firing his Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and installing her as his so-called "Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas." Noem's sudden exit is another humiliation for Trump and his historically unpopular administration as approv  more

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Bobby Pulido on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Congressional District 15 Primary
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Bobby Pulido on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Congressional District 15 Primary Last night, Democrat Bobby Pulido clinched victory in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Congressional District 15. Pulido will never stop fighting to put working Texans first. While Republicans continue to hemorrhage support, especially among Latino vot  more

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee James Talarico on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Senate Primary
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee James Talarico on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Senate Primary Last night, Democrat James Talarico clinched victory in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. As an eighth-generation Texan, former public school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico will never stop fighting to put Texas families first. While Republican po  more

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Her Victory in the Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Her Victory in the Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Tonight, the DNC congratulates the new Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Gina Hinojosa, along with the rest of the Democratic candidates who clinched victory across the state and will represent the Democratic ticket in Texas in November. Across Texas, voters nominated Democ  more

Entergy New Orleans helps customers save money with bill management tools and resources
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy New Orleans helps customers save money with bill management tools and resources * NEW ORLEANS - Although higher temperatures in the warmer months can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy New Orleans is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources. The company's online Bill Toolkit connects customers with energy-eff  more

Ernst Backs President Trump's Actions to Protect Americans
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Backs President Trump's Actions to Protect Americans Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Global War on Terror, stood firmly with President Trump to ensure neither Iran nor its proxies can claim another American life. Instead of targeting the president, Ernst urged her colleagues to have the backs of our men and women in uniform and called   more

Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath * March 05, 2026 During a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Durbin also raised serious concerns about the nominees, including the ATF nominee, who were voted on today WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, de  more

Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath During a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Durbin also raised serious concerns about the nominees, including the ATF nominee, who were voted on today * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member o  more

From moonquakes to Mars rovers: Rice science open house sparks curiosity in local community
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From moonquakes to Mars rovers: Rice science open house sparks curiosity in local community * Rice University's inflatable, indoor practice field was transformed Feb. 28 into something perhaps a little bit ironic but nonetheless exciting: an Earth, environmental, planetary and space sciences exhibition open to kids and their families. This was the second annual Earth, environmental and planetary science (EE  more

Gibson Dunn Victorious in Texas's Second-Ever Business Court Trial
LOS ANGELES, California, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Victorious in Texas's Second-Ever Business Court Trial * Gibson Dunn scored a trailblazing victory in the Texas Business Court on March 4, 2026, when Judge Marialyn Barnard found in favor of our client Mesquite Energy in a dispute with Sanchez Oil & Gas Corp. As co-plaintiffs, Mesquite and Sanchez had previously obtained a confidential eight-figur  more

Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Schumer to Pass DHS Funding Package
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 5 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Schumer to Pass DHS Funding Package * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 20 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging him to pass the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding package. You can find the letter here. "A fully funded Department of Homeland Security ensures our national secu  more

Gravitational-wave observatories release new catalog of detections
PASADENA, California, March 5 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Gravitational-wave observatories release new catalog of detections * When the densest objects in the universe collide and merge, the violence sets off gravitational waves that reverberate across space and time over hundreds of millions and even billions of years. By the time they pass through Earth, such cosmic ripples are barely discernible. Thanks to a global network of gravitational-  more

GW Elliott School of International Affairs Welcomes Karen Elliott House
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW Elliott School of International Affairs Welcomes Karen Elliott House * WASHINGTON (March 5, 2026) \- The Middle East Policy Forum at the GW Elliott School of International Affairs will host Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Karen Elliott House, for her discussion of her new book, The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia. With more than 40 years of experience cove  more

HACU Webinar: HACU Professional Leadership Programs - Preparing the Next Generation of Academic Leaders
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: HACU Professional Leadership Programs - Preparing the Next Generation of Academic Leaders * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a HACU-member webinar titled, "HACU Professional Leadership Programs - Preparing the Next Generation of Academic Leaders," on April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. To register, click   more

House Science Committee Chairman Babin Introduces NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act to Strengthen Emergency Alert Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin Introduces NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act to Strengthen Emergency Alert Coverage Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin introduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, legislation directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize an  more

ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Talks Operation Epic Fury and Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown on Mornings with Maria
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Talks Operation Epic Fury and Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown on Mornings with Maria In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss Operation Epic Fury and the Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 an  more

Illegal alien sentenced for repeatedly smuggling bulk amounts of methamphetamine into the U.S.
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sentenced for repeatedly smuggling bulk amounts of methamphetamine into the United States * LAREDO, Texas - A 46-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for a conspiracy involving over 15 kilograms of methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Jose Calleros Avila pleaded guilty Nov. 4, 2025. U.S. Distri  more

Illegal alien transnational drug trafficking leader receives 12 years in federal prison
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien transnational drug trafficking leader receives 12 years in federal prison * HOUSTON - A 26-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Houston has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Andres Reyes-Morales pleaded guilty Oct. 31, 2024. U.S. Distr  more

Indian national sentenced for conspiring to sell counterfeit cancer drug
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Indian national sentenced for conspiring to sell counterfeit cancer drug * HOUSTON - A 45-year-old foreign national has been ordered to federal prison for his role in selling tens of thousands of dollars' worth of counterfeit oncology pharmaceuticals into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Sanjay Kumar pleaded guilty Oct. 30, 202  more

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommTyler Almond, Head Coach - Carson-Newman
WACO, Texas, March 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommTyler Almond, Head Coach - Carson-Newman * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Tyler Almond, Head Coach at Carson-Newman University. In this conversation, Coach Almond reflects on the path that led him through the coaching profession from starting as a young coach trying to establish  more

Jayapal Statement on Planned Closure of Camp East Montana
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Planned Closure of Camp East Montana * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding reporting that Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, will be closing. "Camp East Montana has been the site of multiple deaths of detained persons -includ  more

Job Creators Network Supports Stop Unemployment Fraud Act
ADDISON, Texas, March 6 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Supports Stop Unemployment Fraud Act Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act, introduced on Thursday: "The Stop Unemployment Fraud Act is a commonsense step toward restoring integrity to the unemployment insurance system. By requiring applicants to verify their identity before receiving benefits and  more

Johnson Introduces Bill Mandating Voter Notification of Polling Place Changes Amid Texas Suppression Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bill Mandating Voter Notification of Polling Place Changes Amid Texas Suppression Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to Republican efforts to restrict ballot access by eliminating countywide vote centers and requiring voters to cast ballots only in their assigned precincts on Election Day during Dallas County's March 3rd primary, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of  more

Judiciary Committee Advances ATF Director, Four District Judges, 3 U.S. Marshals and Bipartisan Anti-Theft Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances ATF Director, Four District Judges, Three U.S. Marshals and Bipartisan Anti-Theft Legislation The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Robert Cekada, to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, by a vote of 14-8; * Andrew B. Davis, to be Uni  more

Judiciary Committee Advances ATF Director, Four District Judges, Three U.S. Marshals and Bipartisan Anti-Theft Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances ATF Director, Four District Judges, Three U.S. Marshals and Bipartisan Anti-Theft Legislation The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Robert Cekada, to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, by a vote of 14-8; * Andrew B. Davis, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, b  more

Keller Chosen for Competitive Author Fellowship
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, March 5 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Keller Chosen for Competitive Author Fellowship * Justin Keller, grant coordinator in the Arkansas Tech University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, has been selected for the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) Author Fellowship program. The SRAI Author Fellowship is a competitive national program designed to mentor research administrators in developing and publishing s  more

Markey, Barnstable Brown study maps US diabetes-cancer hotspots
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 5 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Markey, Barnstable Brown study maps US diabetes-cancer hotspots * A new University of Kentucky study has mapped areas across the U.S. where high rates of diabetes and deaths from diabetes-related cancers overlap. The UK Markey Cancer Center and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center research reveals patterns that could help target life-saving interventions. People with diabetes are more likely to develop   more

Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting - Key Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district   more

Military Officers Association President Kelly Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly (ret.), president and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America, from a Feb. 24, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Veterans and Multi VSOs: Military Officers Association of America, Blue Star Families, Vietnam Veterans of America, National Congress of American Indians, Service Women's Actio  more

Moran, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Deter Non-Profit Sponsorships of Left-Wing Radicals
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Deter Non-Profit Sponsorships of Left-Wing Radicals U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) introduced the Stop Proxy Organizations Nurturing Subversive Operations and Riots (SPONSOR) Act, bicameral legislation that will prevent nonprofit organizations from funneling money to progressive, left-wing organizations that intentionally agitate or seek  more

N.M. Environment Dept.: Enforcement Watch Alert - 226 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 38 Resolved in February 2026
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 6 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Enforcement Watch Alert: 226 enforcement actions initiated; 38 resolved in February 2026 New NMED bureau bolsters response to environmental emergencies * The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information abo  more

NAACP Releases Statement Following Primary Election Chaos in Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Releases Statement Following Primary Election Chaos in Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas * DALLAS - Yesterday's primary election in Texas had a record turnout - more than 2.5 million in early voting and heavy turnout on Election Day. But while the turnout was encouraging, Election Day was marked by real, documented confusion and interference that turned away hundreds of eligible voters,   more

National LGBTQ Task Force Issues Commentary: What is Affordability? How Does It Affect Us All?
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Policy Director Allen Morris, state policy analyst and counsel Meera Rajput and government affairs associate Kenya Whitaker: * * * What is Affordability? How Does it Affect Us All? By Allen Morris, Meera Rajput, J.D. and Kenya Whitaker, J.D. Affordability refers to whether humans can realistically pay for essential goods and services w  more

New catalog more than doubles the number of gravitational-wave detections made by LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA observatories
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New catalog more than doubles the number of gravitational-wave detections made by LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA observatories * When the densest objects in the universe collide and merge, the violence sets off ripples, in the form of gravitational waves, that reverberate across space and time, over hundreds of millions and even billions of years. By the time they pass through Earth, such   more

New Data Reveals Outdoor Recreation Is A $1.3 Trillion Economic Driver
HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * New Data Reveals Outdoor Recreation Is A $1.3 Trillion Economic Driver * This morning, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the highly anticipated 2024 economic data for the outdoor recreation industry. This year's release showed that, in 2024, the outdoor recreation economy generated a 1.3 trillion economic output, supported 5.2 millio  more

New report documents harm to migrants after expulsion from the U.S. and Mexico
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 5 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * New report documents harm to migrants after expulsion from the U.S. and Mexico * Evidence of abuse and violence in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica highlight urgent need for change A new report, titled How Cruel Migration Policies Hurt People documents the experiences of people who have been deported from the U.S., forced to return t  more

Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029
IRVING, Texas, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029 * IRVING, Texas (March 5, 2026) - Nexstar Media Inc. (the "Offeror"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar Media Group"), announced today the commencement of an offer to purchase fo  more

NMSU experts team up to keep NM alert on New World screwworm
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 5 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU experts team up to keep NM alert on New World screwworm * When a once-eradicated parasitic fly reemerged in parts of Mexico and Panama three years ago and began infecting cattle and other animals with flesh-eating maggots, it set off alarm bells hundreds of miles away in the United States. Caleb Hubbard, Ph.D., an assistant professor of urban entomology in New Mexico State Universit  more

Obstructive sleep apnea: signs and treatment options
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Obstructive sleep apnea: signs and treatment options * Adequate sleep (about seven to eight hours for adults) is crucial to your health, alertness and more. Obstructive sleep apnea can hinder this. For Sleep Awareness Month, Dr. Philp Alapat, sleep expert and associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, shares the signs and treatment options of this common sleep condition. Obstructive sleep apn  more

Occidental Announces Early Tender Results and Upsize in Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain of Its Senior Notes and Debentures
HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Occidental Announces Early Tender Results and Upsize in Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain of its Senior Notes and Debentures Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced the early tender results, as set forth in the table below, of its offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the "Tender Offers" and each a "Tender Off  more

Occidental Announces Total Consideration for Its Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain of Its Senior Notes and Debentures
HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Occidental Announces Total Consideration for its Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain of its Senior Notes and Debentures Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced the consideration payable in respect of its offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the "Tender Offers" and each a "Tender Offer") its Zero Coupon Senior N  more

Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024 * Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show the value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4 percent ($696.7 billion) of current-dollar gros  more

Renowned researcher joining UTSW is among recipients of up to $25 million Cancer Grand Challenges award
DALLAS, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Renowned researcher joining UTSW is among recipients of up to $25 million Cancer Grand Challenges award * DALLAS - March 05, 2026 - Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in the fields of genetics, immunology, and infectious diseases who will be joining UT Southwestern Medical Center on July 1, has been selected along with a global team of r  more

Rep. Al Green Calls Out the Trump Administration's Financial Corruption and Crypto Schemes
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Calls Out the Trump Administration's Financial Corruption and Crypto Schemes * (Washington, DC) -On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions." You can  more

Rep. Al Green Exposes the Trump Corruption and Signals Countdown to Impeachment
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Exposes the Trump Corruption and Signals Countdown to Impeachment * (Washington, D.C.) -On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, exposing Trump's corruption and signaling a countdown to impeachment. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external). The floor speech hi  more

Rep. Crockett's Statement on Kristi Noem's Firing
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett's Statement on Kristi Noem's Firing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett released the following statement: "Kristi Noem will go down as the worst DHS Secretary in American history. She has been completely complicit in the chaos unfolding at ICE, where deaths in custody have increased by 200% under her so-called leadership. Frankly, she should've been gone a long time ag  more

Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 in the 2026 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 in the 2026 Farm Bill Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) championed Texas' agriculture priorities during the House Committee on Agriculture's markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 -commonly known as the Farm Bill. The 2026 Farm Bill ensures agriculture producers have the tools necessary to face the challenges of the modern agri  more

Rep. Pfluger Participates in Defense Panel at the Heritage Foundation
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Participates in Defense Panel at the Heritage Foundation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), and Matt Van Epps (TN-07), three Veterans and graduates of United States Service Academies, participated in a panel at the Heritage Foundation's Launch of the 2026 Index of U.S. Military Strength. This is the Heritage Foundation's comprehensive assessmen  more

Rep. Roy and Senator Cruz Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Texas Gets Fair Share of Highway Dollars
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy and Senator Cruz Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Texas Gets Fair Share of Highway Dollars Today, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) reintroduced the Highway Formula Fairness Act, crucial legislation that will guarantee Texas a fair share of infrastructure funding received back from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). States like Texas have historically been shortchanged when it comes to   more

Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Delia Ramirez Demand Answers from DHS After Conflicting Data on Arrests and Deportations of DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Delia Ramirez Demand Answers from DHS After Conflicting Data on Arrests and Deportations of DACA Recipients * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-03) questioned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons in a letter (link is external) over the cont  more

Revolutionary single shot helps with healing after a heart attack
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 5 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Revolutionary single shot helps with healing after a heart attack * For people who have survived a heart attack, the notion of one shot in the arm to help the heart heal, for weeks after, may seem far-fetched. But thanks to a team of researchers, including a Texas A&M University professor, that's exactly what could happen. This simple injection may one day help people recover more safely and fully after   more

Rice's Kinder Institute secures future and advances solutions for Houston with $55M Kinder Foundation grant
HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Kinder Institute secures future and advances solutions for Houston with $55M Kinder Foundation grant * A new $55 million grant from Kinder Foundation will empower Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research for decades to come as it focuses on its bold vision for "prosperity for all" and service to the public, ensuring that everyone can contribute to Houston's success and share in its opportu  more

Sen. Cruz: NASA, NIST Nominees Important to American Technological Innovation
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Sen. Cruz: NASA, NIST Nominees Important to American Technological Innovation In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Matthew Anderson, nominee to serve as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Spac  more

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo: Support Grows for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Support Grows for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and making tax administration easier to navigate are speaking out in support of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee leader's recently introduced tax legislation. The bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act led by U.S. Senate Fi  more

Senate Majority PAC Statement on James Talarico Winning the U.S. Senate Texas Democratic Primary
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Statement on James Talarico Winning the U.S. Senate Texas Democratic Primary Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French issued the following statement after   more

Sens. Cruz, Budd, Coons, Risch, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Budd, Coons, Risch, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced legislation to reauthorize the independent, bipartisan United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The b  more

Sens. Cruz, Budd, Rep. Moran Introduce Bill to Hold Sponsors of Violent Protests Accountable
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Budd, Rep. Moran Introduce Bill to Hold Sponsors of Violent Protests Accountable * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Stop Proxy Organizations Nurturing Subversive Operations and Riots (SPONSOR) Act. The bill closes loopholes in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that allows organizations to funnel tax-exempt funds without transparency or account  more

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Kelly, Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Fairness in Federal Highway Funding
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Kelly, Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Fairness in Federal Highway Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) reintroduced the Highway Formula Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation would modernize the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) distribution formula to ensure states receive a fair sh  more

Six Texas A&M faculty members named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 5 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Six Texas A&M faculty members named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members * Six Texas A&M University faculty members have earned one of the highest distinctions in innovation and groundbreaking research. Representing the College of Engineering and two Texas A&M Health academic colleges, these educators are among 231 emerging inventors -representing 81 member institutions and contributing to more  more

Stricter Rules Needed Around DHS Vehicle Pursuits
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Stricter Rules Needed Around DHS Vehicle Pursuits * On February 16, 2026, a car chase by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ended in a deadly crash in Georgia, killing beloved teacher, Dr. Linda Davis. ICE officers were pursuing Oscar Vasquez Lopez after he fled an initial stop made with the intention of arresting and deporting him. In security footage, Vasquez Lopez's truck speeds by   more

Subcommittee Chair Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * "This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened": Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) delivered the  more

Sunrise Movement on Frederick Haynes' Landslide Win in TX-30: "The Future of the Democratic Party"
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release: * * * Sunrise on Frederick Haynes' landslide win in TX-30: "The future of the Democratic Party" Dallas, Texas -- In a decisive victory, Rev. Frederick Haynes III won the Texas 30th Congressional District primary with over 74% of the vote. "This decisive victory shows that voters want progressive champions, leaders who stand up to money in politics, Big Oil, and the pro-war lobby", said Aru Shiney-Ajay, Sunrise Mo  more

Superior teaching, academics recognized by Society for Range Management
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Superior teaching, academics recognized by Society for Range Management * Faculty and students of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received top awards and recognition at the annual Society for Range Management meeting held recently in Monterey, California. Established in 1948, the Society for Range Manageme  more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36847) entitled "Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway LLC - Construction and Operation Exemption - In Webb County, Texas": * * * By petition filed December 8, 2025, Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway, LLC (LGIR), a noncarrier subsidiary of Kraus Development (Kraus), seeks an exemption under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 10502 from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. Sec.  more

Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer * Secretary Noem has been the most successful DHS Secretary in history WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security had its most successful period ever. Now, President Trump has asked her to continue her work to make America safe again as the Special Envoy for The Shield of   more

The Association of Former Students honors faculty and staff
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The Association of Former Students honors faculty and staff * Three members of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected to receive 2026 University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards, presented by The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University. Since 1955, The Association of Forme  more

There is no magic formula for business success, Texas A&M researcher finds
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 5 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * There is no magic formula for business success, Texas A&M researcher finds * The secret to success is often an illusion, according to a Texas A&M University marketing professor who warns against complacency as well as overconfidence in the business world. Dr. David A. Griffith, a professor at Texas A&M's Mays Business School, and his former student, Dr. Soo Hyung (Ralph) Park, now at Binghamton Univers  more

Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Team Earns Top 10 National Ranking for Competitive Sales in The Bond Buyer's 2025 Year-End Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Team Earns Top 10 National Ranking for Competitive Sales in The Bond Buyer's 2025 Year-End Review * BOSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally recognized Public Finance Practice Group once again secured its place among the country's premier public finance practices, ranking No. 10 on The Bond Buyer's list of top bond counsel in the  more

Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediate  more

U.S. Army launches 2026 Tenant Satisfaction Survey to enhance housing quality
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army launches 2026 Tenant Satisfaction Survey to enhance housing quality * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army launched its annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey on March 2, 2026, to gather feedback from over 200,000 tenants in privatized, government-owned, and government-leased housing. This confidential and voluntary survey is a critical tool for the Army to assess  more

U.S. Cotton Exports Edge Lower as Stocks and World Inventories Grow
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has released updated 'Cotton and Wool Outlook' tables dated February 12, 2026, detailing the latest 2025/26 supply, demand, acreage, and price estimates for cotton and key fibers. Compiled for USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board by analysts including Leslie Meyer and Taylor Dew, the tables cover U.S. and world cotton supply and use, U.S. fiber trade, textile flows by fiber, and State-level cotton   more

US Corn Export Forecast Raised to Record Territory as Global Coarse Grain Trade Climbs
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has issued a situation and outlook report titled 'Feed outlook: February 2026' (Report No. FDS-26B), authored by Jennifer Bond with contributors Steven Ramsey and Joshua Huang and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board. Released on February 12, 2026, the report revises global coarse grain trade based on updated shipment pace and supply developments, while lifting the 2025/26 U.S. corn exp  more

USDA Finds Foreign Interests Hold 3.4% of U.S. Agricultural Land, With Long-Term Leases Increasing and Tied Largely to Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- USDA's Economic Research Service has published "Characterizing foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land, 2022" (Economic Information Bulletin EIB 292) by Noah Miller, Clayton Winters Michaud, and Bassmah Isa, dated February 2026. The report uses Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) data to compare foreign owned land with long term foreign leased land (leases of 10 or more years) and to document their uses, locations, and business structures   more

UTMB honored for leadership in advanced cardiac CT imaging
GALVESTON, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB honored for leadership in advanced cardiac CT imaging * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Cardiac CT team in Galveston has earned the HeartFlow CT Quality Award for excellence in coronary CT imaging for the fourth quarter of 2025, placing the program in the top 12% of institutions globally. The award recognizes centers that demonstrate exceptional accuracy in  more

Vorys Launches On-Demand Employment-Focused Video Training
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys Launches On-Demand Employment-Focused Video Training Today Vorys launched VorysEdge, an on-demand video training platform to assist clients navigating the constantly evolving complexities of employment law compliance. VorysEdge features programming developed, presented and reviewed by Vorys' labor and employment attorneys. "In a compliance market flooded with options, having access   more

Warren, Kim, Garcia, Raskin Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kim, Garcia, Raskin Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands * New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from a government-owned manufacturing plant was increasingly being trafficked to Mexican cartels, including Jalisco Cartel Text of Bill (PDF) | One Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.  more

WKU Faculty Member Awarded Two Grants Advancing Suicide Prevention Efforts
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Faculty Member Awarded Two Grants Advancing Suicide Prevention Efforts * The Ogden College of Science and Engineering congratulates Dr. Amy Brausch, Professor in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, on the receipt of two new grant awards, totaling $231,000. While the projects are separate, both aim to advance suicide prevention through clinical training in Kentucky and innovative res  more