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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Tuesday April 14, 2026 ( 56 items )  

$3 Million Gift Strengthens Support for Student Veterans at the University of Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, April 14 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $3 Million Gift Strengthens Support for Student Veterans at the University of Houston Investment will establish the William A. Brookshire Veterans Services Center By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston has received a $3 million gift from the William A. Brookshire Foundation to expand its Veterans Services Center, strengthening support for student veterans through enhanced facilities, programs and dedicat  more

$355K in incentives from Entergy helps CAW improve efficiency
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * $355K in incentives from Entergy helps CAW improve efficiency * Entergy Solutions program helps businesses lower costs and improve efficiency LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas has awarded Central Arkansas Water more than $355,000 in incentives for energy efficiency projects completed through its Entergy Solutions Large Commercial and Industrial program. Since joining the program in  more

14 Child Welfare Organizations Urge HHS to Address Safety of LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- A coalition of 14 child welfare organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families urging action to protect LGBTQIA+ children in foster care following the vacating of the Designated Placements Rule. The letter responds to the agency's proposal to remove the rule, which was rescinded after a court ruling in Texas v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organizations emph  more

315 MSU graduates receive Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 315 MSU graduates receive Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA * Three hundred and fifteen Michigan State University graduates accomplished something many students dream of -a perfect college GPA. During its April 10 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented the graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees' Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic av  more

AACR: Jennifer Wargo, M.D., elected Fellow of the AACR Academy
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * AACR: Jennifer Wargo, M.D., elected Fellow of the AACR Academy * Internationally renowned physician-scientist honored for research to define interplay between microbiome, cancer development and immunotherapy responses Jennifer Wargo, M.D., professor of Surgical Oncology and Genomic Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the 2026   more

AAUP and AFT Launch National Higher Education Platform Ahead of 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AAUP and AFT Launch National Higher Education Platform Ahead of 2026 Midterms * AUSTIN, Texas -Today, the American Association of University Professors and the AFT jointly launched a new comprehensive national policy platform ahead of the 2026 midterms to counter the Trump administration's attacks on higher education and secure a vibrant future for America's public c  more

AI spots hidden behavior patterns in self-organizing bacteria
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * AI spots hidden behavior patterns in self-organizing bacteria * Life moves in mysterious ways and perhaps especially so for organisms that undergo dramatic shifts in levels of self-organization, such as Myxococcus xanthus. A custom-built artificial intelligence system developed by Rice University researchers helped uncover how bacterial communities organize themselves, showing that the earliest moments of   more

AISC Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * AISC Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows Some people go so far above and beyond that simple membership is insufficient. The American Institute of Steel Construction is recognizing 20 long-standing volunteers for their service by giving them a brand-new title: AISC Fellows. The AISC Fellows program celebrates those who have made enduring contributions--hundreds of hours over   more

Americans for Tax Reform: List of 50 Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of 50 Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 50. As documented below at least 50 companies, foundations and individuals have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu  more

Army launches data operations center, giving warfighters decisive edge
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army launches data operations center, giving warfighters decisive edge * The Army launched the Army Data Operations Center April 3 -a key initiative designed to transform how it manages and uses its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield.  The data center will serve as the operational engine for the Army's transformation  more

ASCE Honors 2026 Class of Distinguished Members | ASCE
RESTON, Virginia, April 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Honors 2026 Class of Distinguished Members | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced its 2026 class of Distinguished Members, which is the highest honor the Society can bestow upon a member. This year's class includes 12 of ASCE's most distinguished and active members who have made significa  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the Second Amendment from legal attacks
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the Second Amendment from legal attacks * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the constitutional right to obtain firearms without undue burden or expense. "As the state's top prosecutor, I want to ensure our communities are as safe as possible," Attorney General Wilson s  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation into Lululemon Over Potential Presence of Toxic "Forever Chemicals" in Activewear
AUSTIN, Texas, April 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation into Lululemon Over Potential Presence of Toxic "Forever Chemicals" in Activewear * Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand ("CID") to Lululemon USA Inc. ("Lululemon") as part of an investigation into whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products. Lululemon is  more

Bangladeshi national extradited from Brazil to SDTX to face human smuggling charges
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Bangladeshi national extradited from Brazil to SDTX to face human smuggling charges * LAREDO, Texas - A 39-year-old man from Bangladesh is set to make his initial appearance in U.S. federal court for his role in a conspiracy that smuggled numerous illegal aliens through Central America to the United States, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. S  more

Baylor's 2026 Centennial Professors Awarded Funding for Summer Research
WACO, Texas, April 14 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's 2026 Centennial Professors Awarded Funding for Summer Research Awards expand faculty research efforts and create a positive impact through their work By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University faculty members Kelly C. Johnston, Ed.D., associate professor of curriculum and instruction in the Moody School of Education, and Alexander J. McNair, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the Col  more

Chairman Williams Announces Sean Dillon as Staff Director for the Committee on Small Business
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Williams Announces Sean Dillon as Staff Director for the Committee on Small Business Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, announced that Sean Dillon will serve as the new Staff Director for the House Committee on Small Business for the 119th Congress. "Sean brings a deep understanding of   more

Committee on Small Business Activity: Week of April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of April 13th The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled "Lower Taxes, Stronger Main Street: The Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts." The purpose of this hearing is to highlight the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts and analyze how the specific provisions champion small  more

Congressman Gonzalez Opposes Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Opposes Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program * Following the release of the Administration's budget, which completely eliminates LIHEAP, Gonzalez and 73 members are demanding the rejection of this proposal Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email), WASHINGTON, D.C. - As South Texans continue to struggle with skyrocketing costs, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34  more

Department of Justice: Prolific Alien Smuggler Extradited From Brazil to Face Charges in the United States
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Prolific Alien Smuggler Extradited from Brazil to Face Charges in the United States Bangladeshi national Saiful Islam, 39, will make his initial appearance in Laredo, Texas, today after being extradited from Brazil. An indictment in the Southern District of Texas was unsealed today charging Islam for his role in a conspiracy that smuggled numerous aliens through Central America to  more

ETAMU Alum Helps Lead Global Study Revealing Why Scientific Findings Can Vary
COMMERCE, Texas, April 14 (TNSjou) -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alum Helps Lead Global Study Revealing Why Scientific Findings Can Vary Study highlights how small analytical decisions can shape outcomes and why transparency matters in modern research. An East Texas A&M University alumnus contributed to a large-scale international research study published in Nature, one of the world's leading sc  more

Five years of impact: How the Najim Center created a national model for student engagement
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Five years of impact: How the Najim Center created a national model for student engagement * For the last five years, the Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement has helped more than 3,000 students grow their entrepreneurial skills and cultivate their personal and professional development. With the recent opening of San Pedro II, the newest addition to UT San Antonio's downtown f  more

FOX NATION TO PREMIERE SEASON TWO OF "GREG GUTFELD'S WHAT DID I MISS?" ON APRIL 27TH
NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION TO PREMIERE SEASON TWO OF "GREG GUTFELD'S WHAT DID I MISS?" ON APRIL 27TH * After Three Months in Isolation, a New Group of Contestants Take on Gutfeld's Quiz on Real Versus Fake News Headlines NEW YORK - April 13, 2026 - FOX Nation is back with season two of Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the streaming service. Helme  more

From Strategic Thought to Operational Impact: Air University in the Joint Force
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * From Strategic Thought to Operational Impact: Air University in the Joint Force * * Published April 13, 2026 * Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Airpower succeeds when decisions outpace operations and adversaries. It can fail when the decision-cycle cannot or does not keep up. That's the challenge. In today's environment, advantage come  more

Global Strike top leaders visit Dyess AFB
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Global Strike top leaders visit Dyess AFB * DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force Global Strike Command senior leaders met with the Airmen who deliver Dyess Air Force Base's B-1 Lancer combat capabilities while preparing for the beddown of the B-21 Raider during a base visit, March 30-April 1, 2026. Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of AFGSC, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn M. Aiello, AF  more

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences debuts master's degree with flexible curriculum, career development opportunities
GALVESTON, Texas, April 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences debuts master's degree with flexible curriculum, career development opportunities * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) has launched a new Master of Science in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, a highly flexible, interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to support students at pivotal poin  more

ICE Detention Center Contractors Host a Hotbed of Legal Problems, Regulatory Violations and Deadly Conditions
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * ICE Detention Center Contractors Host a Hotbed of Legal Problems, Regulatory Violations and Deadly Conditions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has contracted with two troubled companies to build and operate a massive new billion-dollar ICE detention center in Texas. One company, Acquisition Logistics LLC, fired by DHS last month, was never registered to ope  more

ICYMI: Rising Grocery Prices and Republican-Backed Cuts to Food Assistance Pose "New Risks for Republican Senate Candidates" [AJN]
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rising Grocery Prices and Republican-Backed Cuts to Food Assistance Pose "New Risks for Republican Senate Candidates" [AJN] In case you missed it, new reporting from American Journal News is highlighting how rising grocery prices combined with Republican cuts to SNAP food assistance are driving "skyrocketing rates of food insecurity," and creating a "liability for Republican ca  more

ICYMI: The Hoodline article, titled "Houston's Al Green Torches Andy Ogles Over 'Muslims Don't Belong' Rant."
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Hoodline article, titled "Houston's Al Green Torches Andy Ogles Over 'Muslims Don't Belong' Rant." * ICYMI: The Hoodline article below, titled "Houston's Al Green Torches Andy Ogles Over 'Muslims Don't Belong' Rant," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here: https://hoodline.com/2026/04/houston-s-al-green-torches-andy-ogles-over-muslims-don-t-belong-rant/ *  more

Intersection of humanities and quantum physics discussed during URI's World Quantum Day
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Intersection of humanities and quantum physics discussed during URI's World Quantum Day * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 13, 2026 - Elected officials and prominent technology leaders shared their knowledge about how quantum computing impacts society and announced a new quantum-humanities mini-grant program for students, during the University of Rhode Island's fifth annual World Quantum Day event on th  more

Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures * "Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter" Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas  more

Maine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Maine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers * Key Takeaways 1 Maine could become the first state to ban new data centers. 2 Maine's temporary ban has passed the State House, and other states are considering ways to slow or stop the deployment of data centers, with concerns ranging from electricity pricing to environmental issues. 3 Most of the stated co  more

McCaul Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Bad Actors From Entering the U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Bad Actors From Entering the U.S. * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a successful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that partners with other countries to hel  more

MICC delivers enterprise contracting solution to support Army construction, transformation
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC delivers enterprise contracting solution to support Army construction, transformation * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command took a major step forward in Army contracting reform with the award of its first truly enterprise-wide contract vehicle for architect-engineer, or A-E services, enabli  more

MICC leaders highlight contracting transformation at AUSA Global Force Symposium
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC leaders highlight contracting transformation at AUSA Global Force Symposium * HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Leaders from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command engaged with Army and industry partners during the AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, reinforcing the command's role in advancing contracting solutions that accelerate Army readiness.   more

MICC-TSC Caisson Wagon In-Person Industry Day
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 14 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news on April 13, 2026: * * * MICC-TSC Caisson Wagon In-person Industry Day By Jose E. Rodriguez, and U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public and Congressional Affairs FORT BELVOIR, VA- The U.S. Army Mission Installation and Contracting Command Theater Support Center (MICC-TSC) and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, hosted an in-person Industry Days on March  more

Military summit considers launching prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield, civilian use
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Military summit considers launching prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield, civilian use * Imagine in a future conflict a medic encountering a wounded warfighter on a battlefield, far forward of any base that could have whole blood. The medic quickly realizes the warrior has lost a lot of blood and will die soon without imm  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement With Norwegian Cruise Line
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Multistate Investigation Examined Business Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a settlement today with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following a multistate  more

NEW POLL: Latino Voters Blame Republicans for Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Latino Voters Blame Republicans for Economic Crisis * House Republicans are "deeply underwater" with Latino voters New polling shows a bleak future for Republicans as their health care cuts, reckless tariffs, and price hikes are causing the party to bleed Latino support. Latino voters will determine control of the House, and they're strongly favoring Democrats in batt  more

NFL: Titans Analyst, Former Cardinals Head Coach Dave McGinnis Dies at 74
CANTON, Ohio, April 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Titans analyst, former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74 Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Longtime Tennessee Titans radio analyst Dave "Coach Mac" McGinnis, who spent 30 years coaching in the NFL including parts of four seasons as the Arizona Cardinals head coach, died Monday after an illness that hospitalized him in March, the Titans announced. McGinnis was 74. In 2000, McGinnis became   more

NIH-Funded Breakthrough Shrinks CRISPR for Precision Delivery in the Body
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH-funded breakthrough shrinks CRISPR for precision delivery in the body Smaller gene-editing system could expand treatment options for cancer, ALS and other diseases. * A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research team has discovered an enhanced CRISPR gene-editing system that could enable targeted delivery inside the human body -- a key  more

Pewaukee Construction Contractor Rick Andritsch To Help Lead The Associated General Contractors Of America As President
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 13 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Pewaukee Construction Contractor Rick Andritsch To Help Lead The Associated General Contractors Of America As President * Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:07 New Senior Vice President Trey Pebley, Vice President and National Treasurer will Work with Andritsch to Lead the Nationwide Construction Association's Board of Director The Associated General Contractors   more

Quaid, Patrick Offer Insights on Texas Film Industry at SFA Lecture Series Event
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 14 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * Quaid, Patrick offer insights on Texas film industry at SFA lecture series event Actor Dennis Quaid celebrated his 72nd birthday by sharing his experiences advocating for the Texas film industry and reminiscing about his movies at the fifth installment of Stephen F. Austin State University's Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series April 9. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick served as Quaid's interviewer f  more

Ranking Member Lofgren Celebrates Successful Artemis II Return
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Celebrates Successful Artemis II Return Today, the Artemis II Orion crew capsule, Integrity, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after its ten-day journey around the moon. The   more

Rice researchers find sulfur-rich Mercury magmas behave differently than Earth's
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers find sulfur-rich Mercury magmas behave differently than Earth's * Mercury is a small, rocky planet about which researchers know relatively little. Two missions, taking readings as they passed over the planet, have revealed that Mercury is covered by an iron-poor and sulfur-rich crust. It is also reduced, a chemical state in which the substances have gained electrons. In fact, it's the most r  more

Rice researchers redefine what we can build by 3D printing electronics with focused microwaves
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers redefine what we can build by 3D printing electronics with focused microwaves * In a recently published paper in Science Advances, a team led by Rice University's Yong Lin Kong describes a new 3D-printing process with focused microwaves that overcomes a fundamental constraint of electronics 3D printing that has limited the field's potential for more than a decade: the inability to heat print  more

Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief Supporting Trump Administration's Authority to End TPS Without Judicial Interference
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief Supporting Trump Administration's Authority to End TPS Without Judicial Interference * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reverse multiple lower district court rulings that blocked the termination of Tem  more

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Cruz: Artemis Mission Success Paves the Way for Future Space Exploration
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: Artemis Mission Success Paves the Way for Future Space Exploration Today, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) applauded the successful conclusion of Artemis II. At approximately 8:07 p.m. ET / 5:07 p.m. PT, the Orion crew capsule safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coas  more

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets April 15 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on April 15, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Ms. Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs) * Mr. Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years * Mr. Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the Uni  more

STB Issues Draft Environmental Assessment for Proposed New Rail Line in Webb County, TX
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * STB Issues Draft Environmental Assessment for Proposed New Rail Line in Webb County, TX The Surface Transportation Board's Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction and operation of a new rail line in Webb County, Texas. The Draft EA analyzes the potential e  more

Texas A&M Engineering: Djire Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Djire receives prestigious NSF CAREER award Dr. Abdoulaye Djire in Texas A&M's chemical engineering department earned the distinction in recognition of his impact in research and emerging leadership. By Raven Wuebker, College of Engineering Dr. Abdoulaye Djire has been awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for high-impact research and innovative app  more

Texas Medical Center, Rice collaboration funds second round of new projects to advance cancer detection technologies
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Texas Medical Center and Rice collaboration funds second round of new projects to advance cancer detection technologies * By Ebony Thornton and Carrie Noxon The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point-of-Care Technologies for Expanded Cancer Care Access (CITEC), a Rice University-led collaboration of partners from three continents and based in the Texas Medical Center, has announced its second roun  more

The U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach a Peace Deal
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach a Peace Deal * Key Takeaways 1 No deal was reached in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iranian delegations in the most recent talks. 2 The talks broke down around Iran's refusal to give up its nuclear weapons program. 3 President Trump announced a blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, beginning April 13, estimated to cost Iran $  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight to Protect Children Online
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight to Protect Children Online * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in introducing the Child Predators Accountability Act to ensure abusers who include children in the production of sexually explicit content are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law  more

University of Kansas: Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture * Child marriage in Malawi has proven to be a persistent problem. Nearly 40% of girls are married by the age of 18 despite legal reforms. New research from the University of Kansas draws on insights from those working on the issue in the country. Attempts to combat child marriage are often guided by well-intentione  more

University of Texas Medical Center finds Lifespan Gains from Fasting Tied to Body's Refeeding Response, Not Fast Itself
DALLAS, Texas, April 13 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study explores why fasting can lead to a longer lifespan * Restricting calories has long been recognized as a powerful way to live longer, with periods of intermittent fasting proving more effective than a steady diet. However, the mechanism behind this phenomenon has been unclear. Research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists and published in Nature Communica  more

YPF Awards Halliburton Multibillion-Dollar Long-Term Unconventional Completions Contract in Argentina
HOUSTON, Texas, April 14 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * YPF awards Halliburton multibillion-dollar long-term unconventional completions contract in Argentina Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) announced today it was awarded a multibillion-dollar contract by YPF to provide bundled unconventional completions services in the Vaca Muerta, one of the world's most prolific shale resources outside North   more