SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * "Drink Champs," "Keep It Positive, Sweetie" and "Reality With The King" Join the Lineup for the Fourth Annual Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm on April 25 at Pullman Yards in Atlanta The festival's highly anticipated and thought-provoking panel discussions will feature today's top voices in tech, finance and entertainment including Tika Sumpter, KevOnStage, Cliff Worley,  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * $2M Grant to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States * Approximately 98% of infants born in the U.S. receive hearing screenings within one month of birth. It is the first step in ensuring that those with hearing differences have the best chance at success in building strong communication skills and supporting healthy socio-emotional and behavioral development. But follow-up after not passing a hea  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, March 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * 'You can get to anywhere from here': Surgeons/SC State alums give students hands-on look at podiatric medicine Dr. William Long and Dr. Kevin Ray are proof of SC State's results in STEM education. Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Writer South Carolina State University students were given hands-on lessons in podiatric medicine from two alumni who own two of the largest podiatry practices in  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * 10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse 10 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $578,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. "In the spirit of St. Patrick, we're driving out the snakes who prey on Medicaid," Yost said. "We have zero tolerance for billing shenanigans that cheat taxpa  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 12 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Albuquerque High Hosts Aerial Drone Championship Local Teams Soar to Victory at Albuquerque High's Aerial Drone Competition * The Albuquerque High School STEAM Club hosted its third annual Aerial Drone Competition on March 7 in the AHS Commons. The Hawks, a JROTC Drone Team from Volcano Vista High School won the Teamwork Championship along with a team from Mescalero High Schoo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program. T  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 13 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service Continues Self-Service Market Expansion The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to expand its network of 24/7 self-service markets, delivering convenient access to everyday essentials wherever their mission takes them. Strategically positioned in high-traffic or mission-focused environments to serve Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and Department of  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on Latest Inflation Report * House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2026, which shows inflation held steady at a 2.4 percent annual rate. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy prices, increased 2.5 percent year-over-year,  more

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * ASI Fort Worth Breaks Post-Pandemic Distributor Attendance Record Distributors, suppliers and decorators gather at the Fort Worth Convention Center for education, networking and product discovery in the $3.9 billion Texas promo market * The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI) delivered a high-energy ASI Fort Worth trade show, where thousands of promotional p  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * AWI Awards Eight Refinement Grants to Improve the Welfare of Animals in Laboratories The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) today recognizes eight Refinement Research Award and Implementing Refinement Grant recipients who are working to improve the lives of animals used in laboratories across the United States and Canada. Since its founding 75 years ago, AWI has encouraged laboratory  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold researchers at forefront of community PFAS testing * These human-made chemicals, upwards of 4,000 distinct compounds, according to state experts, resist heat, grease and water. They have been prevalent in cleaning products, cookware, water-and flame-resistant fabrics and personal care products for decades. The widespread use of these chemicals over the past 50 years has l  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Cantwell Demands Federal Agencies Immediately Address Coordination Failures, Aviation Safety Risks of Counter-Drone Activities U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Atto  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * Trump's labor agencies get to work for independent workers Calming fears that appointing a pro-union Labor Secretary meant the Trump administration would side with Big Labor rather than American workers and businesses, the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board are taking steps to protect indep  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on February 2026 CPI Report The Bureau of Labor Statistics yesterday released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2026, which shows inflation held steady at a 2.4 percent annual rate. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy prices, increased 2.5 percent year-over-year, in line w  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Williams Holds Small Business Roundtable on Opportunities Surrounding the Arlington Grand Prix * ARLINGTON, TX - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a roundtable in Arlington, Texas to discuss the economic opportunities surrounding the Arlington Grand Prix. Local small business owners joined Chairman Williams to examine how Mai  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 11 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * CLT10 National Award Winners Choose Christendom College * Students who earn the CLT10 National Award stand among the top academic performers in the country, with the freedom to attend virtually any college they choose. The question for many of these scholars is often not where they will study, however, but where they will thrive intellectually and, in the case of Catholic students, spiritually. For Jude H  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Promotions Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Surface Transportation Boa  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled issued a proposal to add two services and delete one product from its procurement list. This proposal aims to update the list of items furnished by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following services are proposed for addition to the procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Services Service Type: Contr  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Congress Urged to Block Border Wall Construction Through Texas' Big Bend Parks * TERLINGUA, Texas -More than 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses urged Congress today to block federal funding for border wall construction in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. A wall through Big Bend would sever public access to the Rio Grande a  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates FY26 Community Projects * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that 12 of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests have been signed into law. Through this year's appropriations cycle, the Congresswoman was able to bring back $15 million to El Paso to support critical local priorities including water infrastructure, cancer research, public safety co  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Supports TREY'S Law to Safeguard Child Abuse Survivors' Right to Tell Their Stories * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday cosponsored the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY'S Law), which would void non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence survivors of child sexual abuse. The bill is named in honor of Dallas native Trey Carlock, who was silenced by an   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * CSAF, CMSAF highlight AETC's strategic impact on force readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit highlight  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * From Physics to Treatment: How Fundamental Research Improves Kidney Stone Care An overview of Pei Zhong's work over the past several decades reveals how fundamental engineering research -- often done far from the clinic -- plays a critical role in shaping safer, more effective medical technologies. Maddie Go Every year, more than half a million people in the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against JamRock Solutions * Federal agency seeks court order for information related to pregnant employee's denied accommodation requests NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed an action in federal court today to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into allegations against JamRock Solutions LL  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, objecting to a permit issued to Dallas, Texas-based Rocky Mountain Midstream LLC, for its four facilities in Weld County, Colorado. The compressor stations involved in the petitions are: * Auburn Compressor Station * Latham Compressor Station * Mustang Compressor Station * West Brighton Compressor Station The permit was issued by Colorado Dep  more

COMMERCE, Texas, March 13 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Astrophysicist Featured on American Astronomical Society YouTube Channel Dr. Billy Quarles, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview on the YouTube channel of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), one of the world's leading professional organizations  more

NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Announces Endorsements of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office in Illinois * NEW YORK - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced the endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office across Illinois, from the state legislature to county boards and local school councils. This follows last week's endorsements of volunt  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting * Report Uncovers Thousands of Illegal Aliens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released an investigative report exposing how eight "worst offender" jurisdi  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 8 Parishes in Louisiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Winter Storm * Triggering Presidential Declaration M4900 Amendment 1 AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-need  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Federal inmate sentenced for threatening Bureau of Prisons Administrator A federal inmate has been sentenced to additional time in prison for threatening a prison official in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. John Robert Bond, 55, pleaded guilty to making threats against a federal official and was sentence  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' Texas state Rep. Schatzline takes part in Oval Office prayer spectacle The FFRF Action Fund is choosing Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline as its Theocrat of the Week for his brazen embrace of Christia  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Former St. Louis Building Inspector Accused of $1.6 Million Fraud A former building inspector with the City of St. Louis has been indicted and accused of steering $1.67 million meant for the repair of decrepit buildings in St. Louis to himself and relatives. Adebanjo "Banjo" Popoola was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis We  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Amentum Parsons Logistics Services LLC, Arlington, Virginia, regarding the U.S. Army Contracting Command's decision to extend a task order held by KBR Services LLC, Houston Texas. The dispute involved logistics support for the U.S. European Command, a critical mission area managed under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program. The Army opted to add optional years of performance to KBR's existing order o  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a mixed ruling on a protest filed by Kaiterra Fire Systems LLC, a small business based in The Woodlands, Texas, regarding a $1.3 billion sole-source contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The contract was granted to Perimeter Solutions LP, St. Louis, Missouri, for the supply of aerial long-term fire retardant and various support services essential for wildfire suppression. Perimeter Solutions  more

OLATHE, Kansas, March 13 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Garmin adds more Guided Visual Approaches to aviation database lineup Lateral and vertical guidance helps simplify 46 visual approaches in 36 challenging airport environments * Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced additional runways and airports for Guided Visual Approaches  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 12 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Gulf and Environment Groups Respond To Public Waters Sell-off To Oil Industry; Amid Soaring Energy & Gas Prices, Trump Admin Draws Far Fewer Bids Than Dec. Sale New oil-and-gas leases will lock in decades of pollution; won't lower Americans' energy bills * New Orleans, LA -- Gulf and environmental groups responded to the Trump administration's latest large-scale sell-off of public waters to the oil-  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so * DALLAS - March 11, 2026 - A growing number of U.S. adults consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) more harmful than conventional cigarettes, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers show in a study. The findings, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, could have significant impli  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Scott P. Stevens, national commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of County  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * 'Justice for Detransitioners is Coming': Advocates Gather in Nation's Capital for Largest Detransitioner Day Yet As national scrutiny around gender ideology grows, detransitioners are speaking out and sharing their stories with increasing urgency. Today, on Detransitioner Awareness Day, observed annually on March 12, Independent Women ambassadors and detransitioners Sore  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Wins General Maintenance Services Contract from SATORP for its Strategic Petrochemical Expansion Complex * HOUSTON, March 12, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a landmark seven-year General Maintenance Services (GMS) contract, with an optional three-year extension, from Saudi Aramco Total Refinin  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy to EPA: Approve Louisiana's efforts to fight infestation plaguing rice crops * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, encouraged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to permit Louisiana to use a pesticide required to combat rice delphacid infestations. Rice delphacids, invasive insects that originated in South a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Legacy Ridge Private Wealth Joins LPL Strategic Wealth LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Frank Boley, CFA(R), CFP(R), CIMA(R) and Susie Garber-Johnson, CWS(R) have launched a new independent practice, Legacy Ridge Private Wealth, through affiliation with LPL Financial's supported independence model, LPL Strategic Wealth  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Lurie Autism Institute awards first Nancy Lurie Marks Prize for Autism Research * The Lurie Autism Institute, a joint initiative of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine created to drive discovery, develop new treatments, and improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism, is proud to announce that geneticist Huda Y. Zogh  more

ENCINO, California, March 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on march 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 44,104-Square-Foot Office Property in Irving, Texas IRVING, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 8333 Royal Ridge Parkway, a 44,104-square-foot Class A office property in Irving, Texas. "Inte  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Joellen Snow establishes Experiential Learning scholarship to support first-generation college students Emily Jodway Patyna Joellen Snow, a 1975 graduate of Michigan State, recently partnered with the University to establish the Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund, an award created to support first-generation college students in experiential learning and study away oppo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * MPH student becomes first-author published just months from graduation * For many graduate students, publishing research is a milestone. For one UNT Health College of Public Health student, it has become a defining achievement. The second-year MPH student has secured first-author publication for a study investigating spatial patterns of breast cancer risk associated with industrial  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * National Nutrition Month: Q&A with Sin You (Amy) Wan * To celebrate National Nutrition Month, the registered dietitian nutritionists who recently joined UNT Health answered five questions about their own journeys in nutrition and hopes for the nascent program. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Jefferson Cove, a 283-Unit Class A Community in Grand Prairie, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Jefferson Cove, a 283-unit Class A multifamily community located in the high-growth Grand Prairie submarket within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Newmark Vice Chairmen Brian Murphy and Brian O'Boyle, Jr. and Executive Managing Director Rich  more

IRVING, Texas, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's California Television Stations To Host Exclusive Live Debate Between Candidates for California Governor * Debate Will Originate from KRON4 Studios in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. San Francisco, CA (March 12, 2026)- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that its television stations serving California  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * NIH Awards UH $11.8 Million to Study Early Language Development in Houston Toddlers Study will follow thousands of children during a critical window for language development Key Takeaways * $11.8M NIH grant awarded: University of Houston researchers received an $11.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a first-of-its-kind study on language development in early childhood. * Tracking t  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Obama Admitted That Electricity Prices Would Skyrocket Under His Policies * Key Takeaways 1 In 2008, President Obama told the nation that his policies would make electricity prices skyrocket. 2 That, and a follow-up regulatory environment from the Biden administration, made it come to fruition by changing the U.S. electrical system, crippling its ability to maintain sufficien  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products * Media Contact: Alisa Boswell-Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu OSU-P92 is not your standard winter wheat variety. This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn't just have the standard resista  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Mary Carter, finance and operations research librarian at Princeton University, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about the proposed 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census and urging the agency to restore elements removed from the testing plan. The letter emphasizes that accurate census data are foundational to democratic processes and insists that the planned test may fail to provide valuable i  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * QuikTrip Corporation Expands Bell Fleet with Purchase of Third Bell 429 VAI Verticon - Atlanta, GA - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during VAI Verticon 2026 the signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation. QuikTrip Corporation plans to use their new Bell 429 for corporate transport. "Bell is proud to provide the aircraft of  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces CODIS Access Modernization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the CODIS Access Modernization Act (), which would allow privately-owned and operated forensic evidence DNA testing laboratories to directly upload qualifying DNA profiles to the National DNA Index System (NDIS), so long as they meet certain requirements. Currently,   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 13 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Research Excellence Fund Awards $500,000 to Tarleton State for Doctoral Fellowships Tarleton State University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Texas A&M System Research Excellence Fund (REF) to support a new doctoral fellowship initiative designed to strengthen the university's research enterprise. The funding will support 10 competitive doctoral fellowships through the System-Wide Innovatio  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release: * * * New Research Shows U.S. Offshore Wind Could Drive $42 Billion Expansion in Domestic Steel Sector, Supporting 186,600 American Jobs Emerging research from Oceantic Network reveals that the continued buildout of U.S. offshore wind energy represents a transformational opportunity to expand the American steel industry, boost domestic fabrication  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioengineer awarded $2.2M for project to develop long-acting cell factory implants for HIV, malaria treatment and prevention * Rice University bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the Gates Foundation to develop implantable cell factory platforms that can deliver therapeutic antibodies over extended periods of two years or longer. By reducing the need for repeated dosing   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business launches Moody Business Scholars Program to accelerate undergraduate career pathways * Rice University's Virani Undergraduate School of Business is introducing the Moody Business Scholars Program, a highly selective, cohort-based undergraduate experience designed to prepare high-achieving business students for high-profile careers in competitive industries. The program, funded by The Robert L  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on Voting Against 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting against the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: "Lowering housing costs for all Americans is a priority for this Republican Congress, but this bill falls far short of that goal. "Although this legislation prevents the Federal Reserve from  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa's Transmission Company The National Transmission Company South Africa pens purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXis * Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during VAI Verticon 2026 that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407G  more

PLANO, Texas, March 13 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Mitras manufacturing plant in Mexico earns LEED Platinum certification, becoming the first Siemens factory worldwide to achieve the highest standard for sustainable, energy-efficient industrial buildings The Siemens Mitras manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, has earned the Platinum certification, the highest distinction granted by the Leadersh  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * SLB OneSubsea Announces Agreement to Acquire Subsea Business of Envirex Group AS Strategic transaction expected to enhance SLB OneSubsea's technology and R&D capabilities, complementing and reinforcing its global scale and advanced execution platform * Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea(TM) joint venture has entered into  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 (TNSrep) -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release: * * * Staying the Course: The SLB 2025 Sustainability Report Over the past year, the focus on securing affordable energy has continued to increase, driven by economic growth, increasing power demand from AI and data centers and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Against this backdrop, SLB's commitment to sustainability has remained firm. The 2025 Sustainability Report highlights SLB's pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Tammy I. Barlet, vice president of government affairs at Student Veterans of America, from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Students show Resilience in Action in 2026 Student journalists, educators and supporters across the country came together Feb. 26 -- and throughout the month of February -- for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day. At a time when student journalists are facing escalating threats, this year's event welcomed examples of resilience and resolve. Students used the day to educate  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Sending Threatening Letters to Two Federal Judges CHICAGO -- A suburban Chicago man has been charged in federal court with sending threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida. JAMES LEBUHN, 65, of Libertyville, Ill., is charged with two counts of mailing a threatening communication, ac  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Talarico Deepfake Proves Urgent Need for Federal AI Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Senate GOP shared an AI-generated video of Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Tweeted by his political opponents, the video appears intentionally designed to deceive voters. Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement: "This deepfake is a disgr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Expanding first-generation mentorship and scholarships Texas A&M graduates Lee and Keith Coleman have established a new scholarship endowment to provide financial support and mentorship for first-generation engineering students in Aggieland. By Kamryn Chapman, Texas A&M Engineering Lee (Bender) Coleman '81 and Keith W. Coleman '81 have made it their mission to support engine  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 13 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Texas Biomed and SNPRC advancing new approach methodologies (NAMs) Texas Biomedical Research Institute is studying and innovating new tools - known as new approach methodologies (NAMs) - that can accelerate discoveries and drug development by complementing required studies to ensure new medicines are safe for people. NAMs are tools, such as AI-based computer modeling, advanc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows to Speak at TPPF's 2026 Texas Policy Summit * AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced that Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows will headline a special keynote conversation during the Thursday, April 9th lunch session of this year's Texas Policy Summit. Since being elected Speaker in 2025, Speaker Dustin Burrows has been a steadfast leade  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Board of Regents Approves "Ascend 2030" Strategic Plan * As Texas Southern University approaches its centennial in 2027, the Board of Regents has unanimously approved Ascend 2030, the University's comprehensive Strategic Plan, establishing a disciplined roadmap for the institution's next century of growth and impact. Grounded in the framework of Renew, Enhance, and Expand, Ascen  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Thorny issue plaguing lithium-ion batteries laid bare in new study * Lithium dendrites, i.e. tiny crystalline thorns that grow off of lithium-ion battery anodes during charging, have been a persistent challenge for the world's most widely used form of energy storage. "Dendrites can penetrate the battery's separator, causing catastrophic short circuits and safety hazards," said Qing Ai, a former research sc  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 12 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane geoscientist helping researchers understand rare north Louisiana earthquakes * A Tulane University geoscientist has installed seismic monitoring equipment in northwest Louisiana following an unusual series of earthquakes in the Coushatta area of Red River and DeSoto Parishes, including the largest inland earthquake recorded in state history. Since December, at least 14 earthquakes with a m  more

ATHENS, Georgia, March 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced The 2025 projects were selected out of a record 161 proposals from across the university By Olivia Randall Eleven new interdisciplinary research projects were selected for the University of Georgia's 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant cohort and will receive boosts of up to $100,000. The seed grant program, sponsored by UGA  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health launches forensic nursing microcredential to expand trauma-informed care workforce in North Texas * UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing has launched a no-cost Forensic Nursing Microcredential to train registered nurses how to provide specialized medical forensic care to survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence. The microcredential, which launched i  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 13 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center launches new oncology pharmacy services By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MARCH. 12, 2026 - A cancer diagnosis often comes with a flood of new emotions, new words, new medications, and new routines. For many Rio Grande Valley families, long drives out of town and time away from home to find specialized care were also not new.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 12 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio students hone skills to address international challenges * For the first time, UT San Antonio's University College sent a group of to the Student Conference on National Affairs (SCONA) -a nationally recognized policy conference that has convened student leaders for more than 70 years. The experience gave six Roadrunners the chance to participate in high-level discussions on g  more

EL PASO, Texas, March 13 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Ranked Second Most Affordable College in Texas by Research.com Named fifth in Texas for quality of education * The University of Texas at El Paso is the second most affordable college in the state of Texas, according to new 2026 rankings by Research.com. The platform also ranked UTEP fifth best college in Texas in terms of overall quality of education, beating out Rice Universit  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * President Trump's Economic Agenda Drives "Industrial Boom" in Louisiana A front-page "INDUSTRIAL BOOM" headline is sweeping Louisiana today, spotlighting an unprecedented $100 billion surge in private-sector investment across the Pelican State. This explosion of growth -- centered on AI data centers, steel, liquefied natural gas, microchips, and shipbuilding -- is a direct result of President Donald J.   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow. Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market to Open Six New U.K. Stores * LONDON (March 12, 2026) \- Whole Foods Market has announced the opening dates for six new stores in the U.K. over the next few months. In March 2025, the natural and organic foods retailer opened its first U.K. location in more than a decade with its 21,000-square-foot store on King's Road in London. The newest locations will  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy preparing for continued strong wind, high wildfire risk in Colorado into the weekend * DENVER -(March 12, 2026) -As crews address power outages caused by today's high winds, Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for forecasted severe weather with high winds, low humidity, severe drought and extremely dry ground fuel conditions along much of the Front Range on Saturday,  more