WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * 'GothFerrari' Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Role in Massive Cryptocurrency Heist Marlon Ferro, 20, of Santa Ana, California, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 78 months in prison in connection with his role in a sprawling social engineering conspiracy that stole well over $250 million in cryptocurrency from victims across the United States, announced U.  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent e  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * 50+ GROUPS, INCLUDING STAND UP AMERICA, TAKE BACK THE COURT ACTION FUND, NEA AND LCV, SEND LETTER TO CONGRESS URGING SUPREME COURT REFORM AFTER SWEEPING SUPREME COURT DECISION THAT COULD ADD 19 MORE GOP HOUSE SEATS AND IMPACT THE   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * AeC Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Brazilian Customer Experience Management Company of the Year Recognition Recognized for its visionary innovation and disciplined growth, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence in Brazil's evolving landscape. Frost & Sullivan is plea  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * AI-powered electrocardiogram detects early signs of heart failure Interpreting relatively inexpensive electrocardiograms (ECGs) with an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm accurately screened patients for a key precursor of heart failure in Kenya, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The results, published in JAMA Cardiology, suggest AI-augmented   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Alabama Removes ABA Accreditation from Bar Exam Requirement * Alabama has joined Texas and Florida in removing the American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school graduation requirement for bar exam eligibility, part of a broader push to reduce the ABA's influence over lawyer licensing. Reuters reports that the move stems from an ongoing conflict between the AB  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors The American Cancer Society has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the organization accelerates efforts to advance its vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together, they will help guide how the American Cancer Society sets priorities, stewards resources  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service Champions Careers for Veterans, Military Spouses * DALLAS - With military spouse unemployment far outpacing the national average, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reinforcing its commitment to hiring Veterans and military spouses during National Military Appreciation Month. As the Department of War's largest retailer, the Exchange is where heroes  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 7 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * At Scholarship Luncheon, Class of 2026 Gift Revives NJIT Tradition NJIT's annual Scholarship Luncheon is meant to celebrate donor generosity. This year, it also pointed to what comes next. The event brings together scholarship benefactors, alumni and student recipients, creating space for the kinds of conversations that remind people what scholarship support really does. "This annual gather  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Forged Temporary License Plate Scheme Operating in Brooklyn New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and sentencing of Tyheem Evans, 28, of Brooklyn, for selling more than 50 forged temporary license plates to customers throughout New York and in other states. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the New  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Shuts Down Illicit Massage Businesses in Austin, Texas * On May 1, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an order requiring the closure of 13233 Pond Springs Road, Suite 322, Austin, Texas, for a period of one year, after the property owner continually allowed illicit massage businesses to operate at this location. A nuisance abatement suit was first file  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas Welcomes Removal of Surveillance, Defense Targets from Austin Economic Development Resolution Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls on community to mobilize for binding guardrails * (AUSTIN, TX) - The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tod  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $1B in private investment generated through California Competes Tax Credits, driving business expansion in key industry sectors What you need to know: As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the state is awarding California Competes Tax Credits to 17 companies to support business expansion across aerospace & defense, high-tech, clean econ  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * CLC, CREW Sue Federal Election Commission to Strike Down Unlawful Advisory Opinion on Canvassing Coordination * WASHINGTON - On May 6, 2026, Campaign Legal Center and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to declare a 2024 Federal Election Commission (FEC) advisory opinion (AO) unlawfu  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 6 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Colorado School of Mines launches $7M research center to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies * Water and soil impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is one of today's most pressing environmental challenges, impacting rural, suburban and urban communities across the globe. But how to remediate these "forever" chemicals without just moving the problem from one place to another is an open   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Energy Bills Relief Act This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined over 130 House Democrats led by the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06) on the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy polic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis  more

CALGARY, Alberta, May 7 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with dedicated train, faster transit times Calgary, Alberta and Jacksonville, Florida - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) (CSX ) today announced upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) premium service featuring faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looki  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Advances Ecosystem Engagement into a Real-Time Growth Engine with New Mobile App The Jet mobile app delivers deal origination, closure, rewards, and enablement in a single experience - making it easier and faster to grow with CrowdStrike AUSTIN, Texas and MIAMI, Florida - Amer  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Recognizes 2026 Americas Partners Driving Growth with the Falcon Platform AUSTIN, Texas and MIAMI - Americas Partner Symposium - May 6, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of the 2026 Americas Partner of the Year Awards at its annual Americas Partner S  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts * As global food demands intensify, the agricultural sector is turning to high-tech solutions like AI, drones and robotics to transition from conventional farming practices to high-efficiency "smart agriculture." In response to these evolving demands, The University of Texas at San An  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Push for JBSA-Lackland to Host Space Force * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the Department of the Air Force urging the selection of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA-Lackland) as the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Force component to U.S. Cyber Command (SPACEF  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs * WASHINGTON -DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Wells-Beede is revolutionizing the future of medicine through virtual reality * Typically, nothing good ever follows the phrase, "and then COVID hit." But for Dr. Elizabeth Wells-Beede, senior associate dean for UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing, what came next was groundbreaking research that would revolutionize healthcare education. It was early 2020 when Wells-Beede w  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Economics student to earn her second degree from UT San Antonio in four years * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. First-generation student Evany Gonzalez fell in love with the field of economics and decided "why stop." She received her undergraduate degree in economics in 2024, and this May she'll graduate with he  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Enlisted Heritage Hall marks 40 years of chronicling Air Force legacy By Brian Ferguson, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education  MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The Enlisted Heritage Hall, the U.S. Air Force's only museum solely dedicated to the history of its enlisted corps, marked the 40th anniversary of its facility's opening with a commemorative event, May 1, 2026,  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $100,000 in Pathway Fund Grants to Four Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Organizations BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through member Bonvenu Bank, has awarded $100,000 in Pathway Fund grants to four organizations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose w  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $500K in Grants to Five New Orleans Area Nonprofits NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through member Bonvenu Bank, awarded $500,000 in Pathway Fund grants to five organizations in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area that will support resolving   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 7 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Announces Dr. Robert Nobles II as SVP for Health Science Enterprise By Alonda Thomas Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces the appointment of alumnus Robert E. Nobles, II, DrPH, MPH, as the new Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Enterprise and Research Innovation. He will report to Executive Vice President for Health S  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by Maria Selvam, senior executive in the content innovation team: * * * Sustainable Flexible Electronics Manufacturing: 10 Technologies Powering the Next Era of Growth This blog is based on the analysis, "Top 10 Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing in Flexible Electronics," author  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Game design major levels up his future as one of the first to graduate from the new program * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. Diego Barron has always had a love for video games. He has pictured himself with a job in the industry since childhood, hoping to recreate the impact of some of the games that first sparked  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Releases 2026 Report To The People Of Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today released his 2026 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2025 and sharing his vision and priorities for the year ahead. Released in interim years when the Texas Legislature does not meet and no formal State of the State address is given, this is the Governor's sixth R  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA, CBP and Community Partners Break Ground on $300M South Texas Port Project New facilities will strengthen border security, support economic growth, and provide lasting value to American taxpayers BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially broke ground for the modernization   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 15th International Conference concludes with focus on Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' 15th International Conference concluded on May 6, 2026, with a plenary session "Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience." The session examined how  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release: * * * Halliburton and Shape Digital form strategic collaboration to advance digital asset performance management As production systems grow more complex and interconnected, operators face increasing pressure to make faster, more consistent decisions. Production performance improves when teams manage reservoirs, wells, networks, equipment, and safety systems   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-588) on the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (H.R. 7722). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, is to codify the three-year program review currently in practice. Under current regulations, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) audits state chil  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-593) on the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 7677, the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026, is to instruct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to do a holistic report on fraud prevention measures in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCD  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-589) on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (H.R. 7723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7723, the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026, is to ensure that bad actors cannot defraud multiple federal assistance programs for children. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Chi  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-591) on the Stop Child Care Fraud Act (H.R. 7725). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7725, the Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026, is to combat siloed data related to child care administration and monitoring. H.R. 7725 requires states, in their annual plans submitted to the Department of Health and Human Serv  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-592) on the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (H.R. 7726). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7726, the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, is to strengthen the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's withholding authority for repeat noncompliance issues. Current statute all  more

SPRING, Texas, May 7 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * HPE moves self-driving networks from vision to reality with autonomous networking capabilities Customers boost efficiency and proactive operations by using HPE Self-driving Network capabilities, significantly reducing helpdesk tickets * HPE delivers fully autonomous, agentic AIOps networking that detects, diagnoses, and fixes issues in real time with  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA selected as potential site for the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative to enhance energy resilience The Department of the Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, announced they have officially selected Joint Base San Antonio as a candidate to host a next-generation energy project that will enhance national security by pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * Judge Denies Texas' Request to Enforce Its App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment A federal court rejected the Texas Attorney General's effort to 'unpause' the state's controversial App Store Accountability Act today. Judge Robert Pitman declined to stay a preliminary injunction blocking the law, Texas SB2420, from being enforced until  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Judge orders civil forfeiture of $1.7M Brownsville mansion tied to drug proceeds * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A home acquired with drug proceeds and used to launder money has been civilly fortified to the United States, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Authorities identified a major cocaine supplier allegedly linked to multiple cartels. The forfeitur  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to claims to the Federal Communic  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $11,174 grant for new backup generator for Eastland Fire Department New equipment will replace outdated unit, helping ensure uninterrupted emergency response during power outages Key Takeaways * LCRA awards an $11,174 grant to provide the Eastland Fire Department with a new generator. * The current generator is past its useful life and can no longer be depended upon. * The grant  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $13,035 grant to Taylor County EMS for vital emergency medical equipment Ventilator will be carried in ambulance, improving emergency response capabilities and patient care Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $13,035 grant to provide a new ventilator for Taylor County EMS. * The ventilator will provide paramedics with an additional lifesaving tool to help treat patients who need emerge  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant to help Clyde splash pad open for first time since 2021 New water recirculation system will create clean, water-efficient play space Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $25,000 grant to help the Bulldog Community Park Board upgrade and reopen a splash pad at Bulldog Community Park. * The new water recirculation system will enable the splash pad to operate without the drai  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to h  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 6 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * May Optometry graduates help serve hundreds of patients during humanitarian trip to El Salvador * Kiley Stout has always been drawn to the idea that healthcare can be both practical and deeply human at the same time. "Optometry is such a unique space where you can make an immediate difference," she said. "Someone walks in struggling, and within minutes their world can literally come in  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 7 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Mindtrip launches travel's first all-in-one agentic AI flight booking experience, powered by partnership with Sabre and PayPal From search to checkout, new conversation-led experience brings discovery, booking, and payments together, helping travelers instantly evaluate complex flight options and make smarter decisions in real time At launch, consumers who book flights on Mindtrip can earn  more

COMMERCE, Texas, May 6 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Music Student Named to National Flute Association Choir * East Texas A&M University flutist Lyn Hoang was recently named to the National Flute Association's (NFA) Professional Flute Choir. One of just 14 chosen nationwide, this honor reflects Hoang's artistry and talent with the instrument. Hoang, from Arlington, Texas, is a graduate student who i  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Counties issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * NACo Hails New FEMA Public Assistance Dashboard Requirement as Major Win for Counties The National Association of Counties (NACo) today celebrated the enactment of Section 313 of the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R.7147) which requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish an interactive, publicly accessible d  more

IRVING, Texas, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * NewsNation Launches "American Made," a Special Series To Air on Elizabeth Vargas Reports * Stories Will Celebrate the Companies, Brands, and Executives That Define the Entrepreneurial Spirit of America Ford Motor Company, Whirlpool Corporation, The Campbell's Company and More to be Spotlighted, NewsNation Documentary Coming This Summer Multi-platfo  more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Corning Announce Long-Term Partnership to Strengthen US Manufacturing for AI Infrastructure * NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership to dramatically expand U.S.-based manufacturing of   more

PHOENIX, May 6 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Nursing Students Represent on National Stage at Houston's NSNA Convention Students from Paradise Valley Community College's Nursing Program joined peers from across the country and around the world for a week of learning, connection, and professional growth at the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Houston, Texas last month. The trip, which also included two PVCC nursing instructors, wa  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Conducts Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Centers, Visits Constituent Suffering from Ovarian Cyst Being Detained in Texas Andrea Pedro-Francisco has been held in ICE custody, while suffering from an untreated ovarian cyst, since February 5th EL PASO, TX - Today, as part of her continued efforts to get her constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco released from ICE custody so that she can   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Hosts 112th Community Town Hall in Robert Lee * ROBERT LEE, TX- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted his 112th community town hall in Robert Lee to discuss DHS funding, highlight the successes of the House-passed 2026 Farm Bill, and address water supply concerns in the region. Congressman Pfluger looks forward to partnering with state and local leaders to address the water supply con  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Joins the FAIR Labels Act, Fights for Texas Ranchers and Cattlemen Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently co-led the introduction of Rep. Mark Alford's (MO-4) Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act, which will strengthen transparency for consumers and protect Texas ranchers and cattle producers by establishing clear labeling standards for cell-c  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Raises Alarm on Congressional Immigration Casework Delays * U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) raised significant concerns regarding delays by and non-response from the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in handling congressional casework inquiries. These delays mean that hard-working, law-abiding constituents are losing their s  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Vargas, Espaillat, Randall Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Cinco de Mayo U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), and Emily Randall (D-WA-06) led their colleagues in introducing a resolution to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1862 Battle of Puebla and the courage of the Mexi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact * Rice University is rapidly advancing one of the most ambitious faculty expansion efforts in its history, reinforcing a commitment to world-class research, transformative teaching and global impact. Just over halfway through a plan to grow faculty by 25-30%, the university has already hired   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice sophomore honored by prestigious academic honor society for efforts in public health and policy * Rice University sophomore Saami Baig has been selected as a Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholar, a national honor recognizing students for their academic achievement and commitment to careers in government and public policy. Baig was one of just 20 students selected from a highly competitive pool   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Site Selections Announced for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program * On behalf of the War Department, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This initiative will accelerate the fielding and evaluation of advanced directed energy capabi  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 6 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Six Howard Payne University students recognized for servant leadership * BROWNWOOD - May 5, 2026 - Howard Payne University recently honored six students at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel for their servant leadership on campus and in the community. Students honored were Vitoria Biazi of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Kate Buchanan of Mineral Wells; Kourtney Melton of Katy; Blessing "Bill" Ngene of Madisonvil  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * TAEBA Executive Director Matthew Boms Delivers Testimony on Distributed Energy Resources Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs * Alliance calls for modernizing distribution planning to unlock billions in consumer savings as Texas faces unprecedented load growth AUSTIN, TX - Today, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) Executive Director Matthew Boms delivered testimon  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, May 7 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Research, Innovation Recognized at Texas Conference Three Tarleton State University faculty members have been recognized at the Texas Innovation Conference Awards for their leadership in translating research into real-world solutions that advance industry, improve lives and address global challenges. Dr. Rajani Srinivasan, Dr. Bryant Wyatt and Dr. Abolghassem Zabihollah were honored for their wor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggies in the Artemis era Artemis II's safe return was a team effort on a massive scale -- and three Aggie engineers were among the many who made it possible. * Millions watched, eagerly awaiting the safe return of Artemis II as its crew re-entered the atmosphere, braving temperatures exceeding 3,000 degrees and forces nearly four times Earth's normal gravity. As the world look  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Leads Nation For March Job Gains Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America's economic engine with today's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 46,800 nonfarm jobs over the month of March.  "Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and jobs grow," said Governor Abbott. "With the best business climate in the nation and a highly s  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Texas Man Charged in Shooting at Secret Service Agent Near the Washington Monument on the National Mall * WASHINGTON - Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged today in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in connection with a May 4 shooting near the Washington Monument on the National Mall in which a civilian bystander was struck by gunfire, announced U.S. A  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 6 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Top Dog: Stockton K-9 Team Wins National Title at Home * Atlantic City, N.J. -Stockton University Police Chief Tracy Stuart and her K-9 partner, Freya, made what could be their final national competition together one to remember. The duo won the explosives detection division at the United States Police Canine Association's 2026 National Detector Dog Trials with a perfect score this week at Harrah's Atlantic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Launches New Tool to Help Students and Families Plan for the Full Cost of College The University of Houston has launched My Total Cost Planner, a new tool that helps admitted and enrolled students understand and plan for the full cost of attending UH. This new resource has been designed to provide clear, personalized answers based on a student's individual academic choices and financial a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Study Suggests 'Freedom Framing' More Effective Than Mandates for Vaccine-Hesitant Americans University of Houston Researchers Suggest Public Health Campaigns Should Align Messaging with Personal Values By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153, kmschafler@central.uh.edu Key Takeaways * A new study from the University of Houston's C. T. Bauer College of Business suggests that effective public health co  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Doug Henry, chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Texas, Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education arguing that proposed accountability and earnings rules for higher education programs could unfairly penalize disciplines tied to public service and graduate study pathways. The Department of Education's reliance on a fourth-year post-completion earnings snapshot is highlighted as a major issue. According to the   more

TOOWOOMBA, Australia, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern Queensland issued the following news: * * * New discovery provides compelling evidence of planetary migration Griffith Thomas A steam-filled atmosphere detected on a distant 'hot Neptune' has provided strong new evidence that some planets form far from their host star before migrating inward - a long-debated process in planetary science. University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers played a key role in the discovery  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comets' Data Analysis Skills Soar in American Airlines Challenge By: Jessica Good University of Texas at Dallas students competed in an American Airlines data analysis challenge April 24 in which they were tasked with how to manage flight sequences during bad weather. The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) partnered with the airline for the EPPS-AA Data Challenge Competit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * New study introduces advanced method to better understand how cells change over time New computational approach that helps scientists better understand how cells develop and change over time by examining DNA methylation--a key chemical process that regulates gene activity. By Caliann Ferguson A recent study published in Nature Communications introduces a new computatio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand. Data centers could potentially account for 3% to 9% of Texas' water use by 2040, according to a new white paper from The Un  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * UTDesign Team Devises Cool Device To Protect Donor Lungs Better By: Kim Horner Every minute counts when a donor organ is being transported for a transplant surgery. Historically, donor organs -- usually stored on ice in coolers -- have a limited window before they become unusable. Dr. Irina Timofte, a transplant pulmonologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, envisioned a new way to protect d  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo ROTC Cadet Selected for Highly Competitive Army Physical Therapy Program * After Ingrid Harmon and her family moved from Stuttgart, Germany, Toledo quickly became the perfect home. "My dad was very specific and forward-thinking when he chose Toledo as the location to raise his kids," Harmon said. "He found that Toledo had good high schools, that the University was affordable and has a historically well  more