DALLAS, Texas, May 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Helps Army Veteran Buy a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas * MANSFIELD, TEXAS, May 13, 2026-A $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) helped U.S. Army veteran Alicia Cannon with the down payment that made homeowne  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * 'There Are Only Two Sexes: Male and Female.' Arrington Leads Effort to Restore Biological Sex Standard in Title IX House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Title IX Clarification Act, legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on the biological reality of sex. This legislation would further uphold President Trump'  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'There truly is no place like Rice': Arjun Surya shares commencement address * Graduating senior Arjun Surya was selected by a student committee to deliver the student commencement address for Rice University's Class of 2026. However, he was unable to give the speech at last weekend's ceremony due to time constraints after weather delays. A Katy, Texas, native and resident of Sid Richardson College, Surya grad  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * The 2026 Science Division Distinguished Alumni Award recipients * Key takeaways * Gregory Reyes built a 30-plus-year career in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, helping pioneer viral detection methods and contributing to treatments for hepatitis C and HIV. Reyes will receive the Distinguished Undergraduate Alumni Award. * Larry de Ghetaldi served as a family physic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * 2026 USO Guardian of the Year: STARCOM instructor helps shape next generation of Guardians * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - For many enlisted Guardians, the Space Force journey begins at Basic Military Training, where military training instructors help transform civilians into members of the armed forces and build the foundation they will carry throughout their careers. For many trainees,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new leader * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -Col. Stephen Taylor assumed command of the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron during a ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 12, 2026. The ceremony's presiding officer Col. Alvin Bradford, 433rd Medical Group interim commander, passed the 433r  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron holds assumption of command ceremony * Maj. Allen Sparkman took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron during a ceremony at the 433rd CES Highbay at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026.  The ceremony's presiding officer, Lt. Col. Cindy Storoy, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, passed the 433rd CES guidon  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * 52 Affiliates Receive Grants From MOAA Charities By: Blair Drake * MOAA Charities is awarding 74 Community Outreach Grants totaling more than $190,000 to 52 MOAA affiliates -- a program record in grants and funds awarded. The grants support MOAA councils and chapters providing services to local military and veteran families -- either directly or through partnerships with other community orga  more

WACO, Texas, May 13 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * A Teaching Progression: Mastering the Long-Arm Pass Rush * During a 2026 AFCA Convention Skills and Drills session, Furman University Defensive Line Coach Kevin Lewis emphasizes a back-to-basics approach, stating that "coaches must prioritize teaching and developing young men". A core part of this development is building team depth, which is achieved by utilizing a strict teac  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Reaches $7.8 Million Settlement With Lease-To-Own Company For Deceptive Practices That Cost Consumers Thousands * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a $7.8 million settlement with Texas-based financial technology company, American First Finance LLC (AFF), resolving allegations that the company used unfair and deceptive busine  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Alex Webb '26 Takes High-Stakes Advocacy in Stride * When Alex Webb '26 was putting together his oral argument for the 97th annual William Minor Lile Moot Court competition last November, his only goal was to win, not to go viral. Over 722,000 views, 12,600 likes and 135 comments on Instagram later, the Oregon native's sharp intellect and calm demeanor had made quite an impression  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Amazon's 'Last Mile' operations are a big first step for Karina Escobar '26 * While her classmates are 'walking' at Commencement this week, Karina Escobar '25, will be working. And although the Global Supply Chain Management (GCSM) major, who completed her studies in December, is sad to be missing the graduation ceremony, she's excited about getting her career off to a fast start as an Area Manager with Am  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 14 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines introduces limited-edition U.S. Soccer amenity kits in celebration of the 2026 summer of football Ahead of North America hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM), American Airlines, as the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26(TM) in partnership with Qatar Airways and the Official Airline of U.S. Soccer, is helping fans everywhere celebrate with the introduction of new U.S. Soc  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 13 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service Returns to the Philippines to Support Operation Pathways, Exercises * FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and military teams stood up a tactical field Exchange this spring to support the 25th Infantry Division training in Operation Pathways and the annual large-scale Exercise Balikatan at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines. Oper  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care * Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exe  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Effort to Eliminate China's Tariff on American Cotton House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for elimination of China's 10 percent tariff on American cotton as part of the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations. The letter thanks Ambassador  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 13, 2026, at a Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution II": * * * At Republican Rerun Hearing on Sharia Law, Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Unconstitutional Attack on Religious Liberty Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranki  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following opening remarks on May 13, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution II": * * * At Republican Rerun Hearing on Sharia Law, Ranking Member Scanlon Slams GOP's Unconstitutional Attack on Religious Liberty Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Investigates Dallas County Sheriff for Sanctuary Policies and Demands That the Sheriff Comply With Texas Law by Seeking an Agreement to Assist ICE in Enforcing Federal Immigration Law * Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown demanding that she seek a formal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). This action i  more

WACO, Texas, May 14 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Geosciences Professor Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar Jay Pulliam, Ph.D., will explore Antarctic ice shelf dynamics and the ancient geological connection between Antarctica and Africa By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations Baylor University's Jay Pulliam, Ph.D., The W.M. Keck Foundation Professor of Geophysics, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, a prestigious fellowship that offer scholars transform  more

WACO, Texas, May 14 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * May Commencement Celebrates Baylor Graduates More than 3,100 graduates - including the first graduating class of the newly named Moody School of Education - will receive their degrees during four ceremonies at the Ferrell Center By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates over four Spring Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, in the Ferrell  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Blumenthal Announce OpenAI Endorsement of Kids Online Safety Act Ahead of Senate Hearing on Landmark Social Media Verdicts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statements announcing a new endorsement from OpenAI for their Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Later today, Senator Blackburn, who serves as  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 13, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 3 states from March 2025 to March 2026 From March 2025 to March 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states, decreased in 3 states and the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 44 states. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from March  more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, May 14 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * C.H. Robinson expands cross-border capabilities with new South Texas fresh produce logistics center Located on the border, new facility helps shippers save time and optimize freshness * Robinson Fresh, C.H. Robinson's fresh supply chains solutions division, today announced the opening of a new, 142,600 square-foot South Texas   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * BREAKING: CAIR Submits Statement for Congressional Record Rebutting Anti-Muslim Hate Planned for Second 'Sharia Hoax' Hearing The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today publicly released a formal statement and briefing materials that it shared with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Consti  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth Note: Data will be available around 10 a.m. ET on public release day. * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average gro  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on Kevin Warsh Confirmation as Fed Chair Today, the Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "Big economic challenges require the most serious and experienced leadership at the Federal Reserve. Kevin Warsh   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Taps Rep. Gill to Lead New Task Force on Exposing Institutions Seeking to Undermine American Government & Society Kick off Task Force with letter investigating fraud in Ohio's Medicaid program * House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced Representative   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Announces Aggressive Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud with Six-Month Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment Moratoria * In coordination with Vice President JD Vance's Anti-Fraud Task Force, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking decisive action to protect Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayer dollars throu  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Introduces Legislation to Prevent Oil Companies from Exploiting the Iran War and Put Money Back in Americans' Pockets * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) introduced the Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax Act, which will impose a windfall profits tax on U.S. oil companies until (1) the President declares that all hostilities with Iran have cease  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter, Higgins Request Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices Harming American Fishermen This week, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging a Section 301 investigation into unfair practices harming the American seafood industry. Our fishermen have long played a cruc  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Urges Trump Admin to Protect Gulf Coast Shrimping Industry as House Passes Save Our Shrimpers Act * Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling to protect the domest  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces the CHARGE Act to Shield America's Electric Grid from Foreign Threats * Congressman Keith Self introduced the Cybersecurity and Hardware Assurance for Resilient Grid Electrification (CHARGE) Act. This bill protects the U.S. electrical grid from dangerous vulnerabilities created by rogue electric vehicle manufacturers and foreign adversaries -particularly China. The pus  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Eminent Domain Action of Mt. Cristo Rey * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has filed an eminent domain suit for possession of nearly 15 acres of land at Mt. Cristo Rey: "Mt. Cristo Rey's cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this com  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Announces U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Tariff Legislation * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) previewed that he will introduce the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande Farmers Act, or WATER for Farmers Act, which would impose penalties in the form of tariffs on Mexico if the country continues to violate the 1944 Water Treaty by refusing to send the water th  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve: "Kevin Warsh has decades of experience in finance and economics that span the public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice by President Trump to serve as Chairman   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * CRDAMC Brings Together Service Members for Grueling Norwegian Foot March Challenge * Determination, endurance, and teamwork were on full display as 138 Soldiers earned the prestigious Norwegian Foot March Badge at a ceremony held May 8 at the Fort Hood Phantom Forge Center. Hosted by Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, the Norwegian Foot March is more than a test of physical stamina-it's a proving ground   more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 13 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Criminal Law Professor Jocelyn Simonson Named No. 4 on Top 100 Legal Scholars Ranking * Professor Jocelyn Simonson, who was named the Herman Badillo '54 Professor of Law this academic year, was ranked #4 on " The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025," released as part of a recurring study that looks at the number of citations recent scholarly work has received.  The ranking marks a rapid ascension for Simonson, wh  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity student builds career path through internships, research and campus life leadership * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. Inor Wang, a senior in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, grew up with a clear plan. His parents, first-generation immigrants from China, had expectations for him and his brothe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging * The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.  The DAF has selected Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resorts to execute   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force has selected a commercial partnership team for the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative, announced in May 2025, that will allow the department to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories. The DAF has selected Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC and IHG Hotels and Resort  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Morning News: Texas GOP House members: What we must do to keep the border secure * Texas has seen firsthand the consequences of a federal government that fails to secure the border and defend its citizens. For four years, the Biden administration's open-border policies placed extraordinary strain on our state. Millions of illegal immigrants poured across our border, drug and human trafficki  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Danger Season of Extreme Weather Arrives Amid Widespread Drought, Looming El Nino * This year's Danger Season follows three years of the hottest global temperatures in recorded history and dozens of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters across the United States as climate change boosts the frequency and severity of extreme weather. The potential for   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Push Trump's $1 Billion Gilded Ballroom While Telling Voters to "Earn More" and "Be Patriots" Associated Press: "Republican senators returning to Washington on Monday faced questions about the plan, which would spend taxpayer dollars to secure the East Wing project after Trump had said it would only be paid for with private donations" * Senate Republ  more

EDINBURG, Texas, May 14 -- DHR Health issued the following news: * * * DHR Health Achieves Prestigious National Accreditation, Establishing the First and Only Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in South Texas DHR Health is pleased to announce that its Epilepsy Center has been officially accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This is the highest level of accreditation available for epilepsy care in the United States. Additionally, this achievement marks a historic milest  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 14, providing live whip-around coverage of more than 20 college baseball games * * Matt Schick and Mike Rooney host live coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN+ beginning at 6 p.m. ET * Four-and-a-half-hour show to feature action from the ACC, SEC, Big 12 and American Conference ESPN's fan-favorite Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $5.4 Billion in Recovery Funding Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support  more

MATTOON, Illinois, May 11 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Wealth Management Welcomes Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach Burlington, IA - First Mid Wealth Management, a division of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. and a branch office of Raymond James, announces that Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach has joined its team. Wagenbach brings a unique and analytical perspective to financial planning, drawing on a diverse background in engineering, economics, entrep  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 13, 2026: * * * Employer Playbook for Attacking AI Use in Pro Se Litigation: A Roundup of Recent Court Sanctions Against ChatGPT Plaintiffs Pro se litigants are increasingly using GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, or CoPilot to file and maintain lawsuits against their employers - and corporate counsel and defense attorneys need new tools to fight back. We've assembled a collection   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * FOX Sports, iHeartMedia Bring FOX's FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Coverage to iHeart Audio Platforms This Summer Fans Can Listen to All 104 Matches on iHeartRadio Powered by FOX Sports Match Commentary * NEW YORK -- FOX Sports, America's English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) and the world's top international soccer tournaments, and iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in America, today   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From Elite Operations to Talent Operations: One Veteran's Path to KBR * Mark Hickey spent more than two decades building teams for high-stakes missions in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Today, he does it from a different vantage point -helping place the right people into roles that support the soldiers still carrying out those   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Explores the Rise of the "Healthspan Economy" and Emerging Growth Opportunities in Nutraceuticals New whitepaper highlights how healthy aging, women's health, and metabolic wellness are reshaping the future of preventive nutrition through science-backed, personalised, and dig  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Government Accountability Office denied a protest filed by Bailey's Premier Services LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, challenging its exclusion from a U.S. Air Force competition for maintenance services contracts. The protest concerned a multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity procurement for Contractor Field Team Labor Augmentation Support Requirements maintenance support services for Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The solicitation allowed bo  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Hasen Global LLC, Frederick, Maryland, challenging the award of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction contract to Cerris Builders Inc., Pflugerville, Texas, for sustainment, restoration and modernization work at a military facility in Louisiana. The dispute stemmed from a request for proposals issued by the Army Corps of Engineers for renovation and modernization services at a tactical equipment maint  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Government Accountability Office denied a protest filed by J&J Maintenance Inc. dba J&J Worldwide Services, McLean, Virginia, challenging the award of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract to King and George LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, for operations, maintenance and facility management services at Defense Health Agency facilities in Belgium, Germany and Italy. The dispute centered on a task order issued by the Corps of Engineers under an existing multiple-award contract  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest filed by AIMS-USGP JV LLC, a small business joint venture based in Aldie, Virginia, challenging the U.S. Army's award of a pharmacist services task order to AcmeSolv LLC, a small business based in Bethesda, Maryland. The contract covers clinical, outpatient, and inpatient pharmacist services at Brook Army Medical Center and related facilities on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. In a decision issued May 5, the   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Cracks Down on Mexican Rail Crews Operating Inside U.S. * WASHINGTON - Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act, legislation to close a dangerous loophole that allows foreign rail crews to operate deep into the United States-undermining American jobs and weakening border security. Under current policy, foreign rail crews can bypass crew chan  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Additional SBA Assistance For Severe Storms * Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for additional Texas communities following impacts from last month's severe storms. The SBA has added the following counties to its declaration: Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Expand Texas Repeat Offender Task Force * Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to expand the Texas Repeat Offender Task Force, a Houston-area joint operation between federal, state, and local law enforcement that targets violent repeat offenders, to the Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin metropolitan areas. "I am direct  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 13 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints A. Danielle Touart to the 18th Judicial District Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed A. Danielle Touart to the 18th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Touart is an Arapahoe County Court Judge in the 18th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2023. Her d  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses for Answers on High Fertilizer Prices, Calls for Increased Transparency to Drive Down Costs * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, pressed for answers on the high cost of fertilizer at a committee hearing today. Grassley repeated his call for the Trump administration to remove the Biden Phosphate D  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU accepting scholarship applications for Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, will award scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time at HACU-member institutions. A total of 68 scholarships will be awarded in the amount  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: The Human Signature: Authenticity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in collaboration with Conectado, will host a webinar titled, "The Human Signature: Authenticity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI," for HACU members on May 28, 2026, at 2 p.m  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: These Cuts Undermine America's Competitiveness and America's Future * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the Commerce, Justice, and Science FY 2027 bill. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. First,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Indian and Tibetan wolves found to have important, ancient genetics * Wolves in India, like the pack that raised Mowgli in "The Jungle Book," can often feel disconnected from both the research and storytelling of wolves. Rice University professor Lauren Hennelly is working to change that. Her research uncovers the stories that these grey wolves, along with the nearby Tibetan wolves, carry in their DNA. "I ha  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Judge Upholds Children's Privacy Rights, Quashes Department of Justice Subpoena of R.I. Hospital Records * Upholding the privacy rights of vulnerable children, U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy this evening quashed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) subpoena for the sensitive private medical records of young patients who have received medic  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $8,736 grant for new HVAC system at Legion Hall Upgrade will replace 26-year-old system and support year-round community use Key Takeaways * LCRA and the City of Goldthwaite award an $8,736 grant to American Legion Harry F. Edmondson Post 289 to replace its aging heating and air conditioning system. * The upgraded system will improve comfort and reliability f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, City of San Saba award $35,000 grant for repairs to historic Old Mill House Renovations at Mill Pond Park will restore community gathering space following 2025 flooding Key Takeaways * LCRA and the City of San Saba award a $35,000 grant to the San Saba Garden Club to restore the historic Old Mill House following severe damage from two floods last year. * Renovations will modernize the  more

ENCINO, California, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 49-Room Best Western Plus in Clarendon, Texas CLARENDON, 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 a 49-room Best Western Plus hotel property in Clarendon, Texas. Gordon Allred and Chris Gomes, invest  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Community Leaders Host Press Conference on Risks and Impacts of U.S. LNG at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan * What: This press conference, hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, marks a historic milestone in the fight of US residents against the risks caused by Japanese-financed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on American soil. Community leaders   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars, a group of early- to mid-career professionals spanning a wide range of disciplines, including artificial intelligence in medicine, nanomedicine, maternal-fetal health, health economics, and carceral healt  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Endorses Reintroduced Patients Before Monopolies Act * The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to support the Patients Before Monopolies Act, which would force companies that own health insurers or pharmacy benefit managers to divest their pharmacy businesses within three years. First introduced in December 2024, it is bein  more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale and Financing of Two-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Haltom City, Texas Newmark announces the Company has completed the sale and financing of the Fossil Creek Portfolio, a two-property, 586-unit value-add multifamily portfolio in Haltom City, Texas, a northeast suburb of Fort Worth. The portfoli  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Criminally Subpoenaed by Texas Federal Court for Trans Youth Care Records, a Dangerous Escalation in the Attacks on Health Care Providers * HRC Spokesperson: "This is a shocking escalation: the Trump Justice Department and far-right politicians are showing that they will go after the health care rights of anybody they dislike." NEW YORK \- Late in the evening on May 11  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 11 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden issued the following news release: * * * OKC Zoo and Dallas Zoo are Using Technology to Track Monarch Butterflies During Spring Migration Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) members, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Dallas Zoo, in partnership with Monarch Watch, are collaborating to tag and track monarch butterflies on their spring migration from central Mexico to Canada. This will be the first time this new technology  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 14 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma City Surges to the Top of the Leaderboard at NAIA Men's Golf National Championship SILVIS, Ill. -- Oklahoma City fired the best round of the 74th Annual NAIA Men's Golf National Championship today to take the team lead at TPC Deere Run. The 11-time national champions posted a 2-under-par 278 to take a six-shot lead at the midway point of the championship. T  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Study highlights growing importance of multi-day storms in future U.S. flood risk Research conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory by Dr. Gabriel Perez, in collaboration with researchers involved in the U.S. Department of Energy's Southeast Texas Urban Integrated Field Laboratory (SETx-UIFL) initiative, found that while extreme rainfall is projected to intensify across the United States, som  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 13 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Omnicare Receives Court Approval for Sale of Business to GenieRx * Omnicare, LLC (the "Company" or "Omnicare"), a subsidiary of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS ), today announced that following a comprehensive sale process, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas (the "Court") has approved the sale of the Company's business to GenieRx Holdings LLC ("GenieRx"), a  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13133) by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * Overview of the Medicare Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model On June 22, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new prior authorization (PA) initiative in traditional Medicare, the Wasteful and Inappropr  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Pallone Calls for Building Out Nation's Power Grid to Help Rein in Skyrocketing Energy Bills and Improve Reliability Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmis  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Perimenopause may offer a "window of opportunity" for heart disease prevention in women * Research Highlights: * Women should undergo screening for cardiovascular risk factors throughout adulthood, however, perimenopause, which is the transition into menopause, offers a "window of opportunity" to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes, according to the analysis of d  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Moran Tours East Texas to Spotlight WAGES Act * U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) toured five East Texas employers and educational institutions to highlight the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, legislation he introduced alongside Senator Todd Young (R-IN), to create a refundable payroll tax credit for employers who participate in Registered   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 13 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Quillen College of Medicine promotes six graduates into military * When Kathryn "Liz" Godwin first arrived at East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine, a career in military service wasn't on her mind. But after learning about the U.S. Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program, her interest was piqued. And on Friday, May 8, Godwin was one of six members of the Class o  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Declares the Fight to Protect Voting Rights Must Include Protecting Committee Seniority * (Washington, DC) -On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor during a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order, declaring that the fight to protect voting rights must also include protecting committee seniority. You can access and listen to Congressman Al   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Introduces Bill to Fight Somali Fraud * WASHINGTON - Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) recently introduced the Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act, legislation aimed at protecting American tax dollars from fraud, abuse, and diversion to corrupt government officials and terrorist organizations in Somalia. The legislation comes amid growing concerns surrounding cre  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Washington Reporter: The men and women in blue deserve our support * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in The Washington Reporter in honor of National Police Week, discussing his bipartisan legislation, the National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act. Read the op-ed HERE or below: "During National Police Wee  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers develop realistic 'mock' samples to speed cervical cancer test development * A team of Rice University bioengineers has developed a new way to create highly realistic "mock" patient samples that could help accelerate the development of faster, more accessible cervical cancer screening tests for low-resource settings. The study, led by researchers in Rice's Department of Bioengineering in col  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students tackling gun violence, mental health and civic dialogue earn national Sumners Scholarships * At a time when public trust, civic discourse and community health challenges dominate national conversations, four Rice University students are already working on solutions through research, advocacy and public service. Their work spans issues including gun violence prevention, mental health policy, civ  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * Robert Madden Industries Announces Acquisition of AC Supply Co. Over 65 Years of HVAC Supply Experience Continues Throughout Tarrant County Expanded DFW Footprint Supports Robert Madden Industries' Mission of Building Dependable Partnerships * LUBBOCK, TX -- Robert Madden Industries announced its acquisition of AC Supply Co., expanding its presence a  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Nurses Invited to Share Insights at Oncology Nursing Society Congress * BUFFALO, N.Y. -More than a dozen nurses from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are among the national experts invited to share their thoughts at the 51st annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in San Antonio, Texas. The largest U.S. oncology nursing conference of  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person di  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026. The bill authorizes the U.S. Army to partner with private sector companies to drill for lithium brine at Red River Army Depot and other Army Organic Industrial Base (OIB)  more

MENLO PARK, California, May 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC and Stanford researchers find an inexpensive way to make batteries last longer * By Emily Ayshford Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways: * Cathodes within lithium-ion batteries crack after repeated charging and discharging due to nanoscale imperfections. * Researchers at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center adjusted the heating process when making   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * State grand jury indicts paid petition circulators for submitting fraudulent signatures to get school choice initiative on 2024 ballot * May 13, 2026 (DENVER) -The statewide grand jury indicted two individuals on four counts each for allegedly submitting petitions with forged signatures to get a school choice initiative on the 2024 general election ballot, Attorney General Phil Weiser a  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following statement on May 13, 2026: * * * Sessions Opens Hearing on Examining the Progress and New Audit Approaches to DOW Financial Management Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "DOW Financial Management: Examining Progress and New Audit Approaches." In hi  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 14 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Suzuki Association of the Americas honors Centenary faculty member Charles Regauer, viola and violin teacher at Centenary Suzuki, was recognized as a Viola Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Regauer received the honor during the 2026 SAA/ASTA Conference, held February 25-28 in San Francisco, CA. Becoming a Teacher Trainer is a significant professional milestone that takes  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * Symposium To Bring Regional Health Finance Leaders To Kansas City Region Aug. 3-4 * The Kansas City region will host hospital finance, reimbursement and managed care leaders at the Midwest Managed Care Symposium on Monday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 4. The two-day gathering is designed to help hospital teams navigate a rapidly changing payer landscape and strengthen f  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Taxpayers Shouldn't Be Responsible for Airline's Losses * Taxpayers should never be on the hook just because a major airline doesn't make a monthly profit for a new route to their city. That's why the Goldwater Institute sent a demand letter this week to city leaders in Columbia, Mo., challenging a deal they made with American Airlines that does exactly that. Columbia is violating the  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC and Clarion Partners Announce 590K SF of New Leases at Lehigh Valley Trade Center in Pennsylvania The 171-acre development is now fully leased * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner Clarion Partners, have executed two full-building leases at Lehigh Valley Trade Center III in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, br  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Inside the workshop tackling Texas' electrical grid challenges As large data center demands surge, Texas A&M researchers are creating a multidisciplinary platform where industry leaders, engineers, researchers and students can come together to tackle challenges in Texas' power grid through collaborative workshops. By Amy Leifeste, College of Engineering Artificial intelligence  more

SEGUIN, Texas, May 14 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Positive Impact: Big Dog Endowment Sends Aid to Africa The Big Dog Endowment, created by TLU alums Dave Sather and Carol Klages, is designed to teach effective altruism and the business of philanthropy at the same time. Each semester, students participating in the program divide into teams and do extensive research on worthy causes around the world. Their goal: to figure out where funds channeled from the endo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas Public Policy Foundation Welcomes Sam Westrop as Senior Fellow * The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today announced the addition of Sam Westrop as a Senior Fellow, bringing one of the nation's foremost experts on Islamist extremism and radicalization to focus on the growing challenges facing the state.  Westrop's recent work has highlighted the need for rigorous, informed analy  more

LOS ANGLES, California, May 14 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on May 13, 2026: * * * TikTok and FIFA Introduce the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Creator Correspondents Thirty global TikTok creators will deliver behind-the-scenes access, live perspectives, and fan-led storytelling throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) * TikTok and FIFA today announced the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Creator Correspondents -- a globally representative cohort of 30 Tik  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * Two spacecraft observed both hemispheres of interstellar comet simultaneously * The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA's Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both spacecraft, simultane  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Representative Stefanik Lead Republican Colleagues in Demanding Answers for Ivy League University's Failure to Prevent Tragic Deaths * U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) led 10 of their Republican colleagues in the United States Senate and House of Representatives to demand answers from Brown University President Christina Paxson  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New AI Model Predicts Battery Decay to Make Renewable Energy More Reliable University of Houston Researchers Develop AI Model That Predicts Battery Aging, Preventing Grid Failures By J.J. Adams, 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu As the global demand for reliable electricity grows, University of Houston researchers are deploying artificial intelligence to solve a critical vulnerability in the power grid:  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Renowned Energy-Storage Leader Aims To Expand University's Impact By: Alexander Macon Dr. Babu Chalamala, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and an expert in grid energy-storage research, is helping to position The University of Texas at Dallas as a national leader in battery-storage technology and the future electric grid. Chalamala joined the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering   more

DENTON, Texas, May 14 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT Professor Elected Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science As a University Distinguished Research Professor of UNT, Jincheng Du considers himself a lifelong learner. "As a researcher, one needs to stay curious," Du said. "With that mentality, I'm learning new things that can lead to discoveries almost every day, and I use that as encouragement for my students." Du is also  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Available Wildfire Recovery Resources * Nebraska Lincoln, Neb., May 13, 2026 - Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by wildfires over the past several months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from th  more

TYLER, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Celebrates Partnership with Art Connection via Valerosa, LLC. The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy introduced its eighth art exhibition, continuing the college's partnership with local artists through Art Connection via Valerosa, LLC. The exhibit was curated by Neita Fran Ward and professionally installed by Tyler Museum of Art. The col  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA study finds major gap in pain diagnosis * Millions of Americans experience pain severe enough to interfere with daily life but never receive a medical diagnosis, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Arlington. Feinuo Sun, assistant professor of kinesiology, led the study that introduced the term "undiagnosed pain," defined as "self-reported pain without any   more

EL PASO, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Students, Alumni Earn Goldwater, NSF Graduate Research Fellowships From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Arctic tundra, UTEP students are conducting globally significant research -- and earning national recognition for it. Five current students and recent graduates have been selected for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, two  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV FAMILY: Persistence across generations fuels mother-daughter doctorate success * EDINBURG, TEXAS - MAY 13, 2026 - Six years ago, the Palomarez family from North Texas reached a rare milestone: Norma Ochoa Urban-Palomarez, her husband Mario Palomarez and their daughter Elvia Palomarez-Acee all graduated from UTRGV's accelerated online programs together, earning master's degrees in Ed  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Baseball sets sights on second consecutive conference championship this weekend * Winning a championship is hard. Defending a championship is even harder. But as college baseball's regular season reaches its final week, UTSA is on the verge of accomplishing that difficult feat. The Roadrunners, who were the American Conference's regular-season champions in 2025, are in a prime position t  more

NEW YORK, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Warner Bros. Discovery's Cable Portfolio Primes Programming Slate With Over 3,000 Premiere Hours Including 225 New and Returning Series The US Networks at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)-which boasts more top-performing cable networks, series and freshman hits than any other portfolio-unveiled its robust content lineup during WBD's 2026 New York Upfront pre  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Hawley, Harshbarger, Auchincloss Renew Bipartisan Push to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Cut Drug Costs PBM Act picks up key bipartisan cosponsors, including Senators Fetterman and Marshall and representatives on committees of jurisdiction in the House. Tennessee Governor could sign their version of the PBM Act into law as early as this week. * Today, Senators Elizabe  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 12, 2026, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Lee H. Rosenthal, retired. Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Kasd  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market to Bring its Daily Shop Concept to Three New U.S. Markets * Whole Foods Market announced its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand's expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods.  Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 13 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU ETEC team claims inaugural national title at Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Championship * Demonstrating coordination and resilience, a team of students from the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources earned first place at the inaugural Project MFG Additive Manufacturing National Championship. Engineering technology students Seth Massey,   more