DALLAS, Texas, May 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and FBT Bank & Mortgage Helps Arkansas Veteran Make Essential Home Repairs * BEARDEN, ARKANSAS, May 20, 2026-U.S. Army Reserve veteran Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jeffery Darrough, who served 26 years, including tours in Iraq and Kuwait, received a $15,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Fed  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * 11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 Eleven University of Iowa students -- all Iowa natives -- have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizatio  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 20 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * A Celebration of Soccer at Four Seasons Hotel Houston * Four Seasons Hotel Houston, named among the Best Hotels in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, prepares to welcome teams, fans, and special guests from around the globe this summer for the world's most anticipated soccer tournament. Through a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences, hotel guests   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * After Appeals Court Denies Child Advocate's Emergency Motion to Prevent the Release of Medical Records of Minors Receiving Care at RI Hospital, Safeguards Remain in Place to Protect the Data * Late last night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Rhode Island Child Advocate's emergency motion to prevent Rhode Island Hospital from   more

GALVESTON, Texas, May 20 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Against the odds, UTMB Health and EMS give cardiac arrest patient a second chance at life * When Blaine Pogue's heart stopped during a morning workout just days before Christmas, the odds were stacked heavily against him. In cardiac arrest, survival decreases by as much as 10% with each minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation -a reality emergency physicians at The University o  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Exploration and Production Council issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Record-Setting BLM Lease Sale Demonstrates the Pivotal Role of Federal Lands Development to Secure Energy Affordability Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement after the Department of Interior generated more than $4 billion from oil and natural gas lease sales in New Mexico and Texas conducted by the Bur  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Maj. Carlos Ramirez-Barrios inducted into prestigious military order * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Army Reserve Major Carlos Ramirez-Barrios was recently inducted into the prestigious Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) at the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Museum. The induction recognizes his 18 years of exceptional service and his significant  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures statement on House passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * "America is facing a housing shortfall where supply has failed to keep up with demand, leading to high costs and barriers to homeownership. Both chambers of Congress recognize the need to cut unnecessary red tape that's hampered development to meet demand. Today's fl  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * At Hearing, Murray Slams Trump Admin for Seeking to Gut Funding for Ports, Drought Mitigation, and Critical Infrastructure Projects Murray says Committee must address fast approaching infrastructure cliff when Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expires in September * Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Su  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Makes $19 Billion Commitment to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to California AT&T is modernizing California's network, moving away from aging copper infrastructure, to deliver reliable, affordable, always-on connectivity for customers statewide, supporting the next era of innovation and growth Key Takeaways: * We're committing to invest $19 billion in California through 2030 to connect more Californians to the best a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Meta Glasses to Protect Texans' Privacy From Unlawful Monitoring and Collection of Facial Data * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses ("Meta Glasses") over concerns regarding privacy representations and the capabilities of the glasses to expose Texans' private data, recordings, and facial g  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues World's Largest Proxy Advisory Firm For Pushing Radical Political Agenda Over Sound Financial Guidance * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. ("ISS") for misleading institutional investors and public companies by issuing voting recommendations that prioritize radical political agendas over sound financial principles and fidu  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 20 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in filing a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DO  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Hosts Nine-Month Start-Up Accelerator Program With Final Pitch Competition for Student Entrepreneurs * Ballard Spahr's BASE (Ballard Academy for Student Entrepreneurs) offers a nine-month, virtual startup accelerator program designed to help founders build, fund, and scale ventures confidently. This year's program culminated last week in a "Shark Ta  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Cantwell Demands Accountability for Prediction Markets Offering Sports Betting Senator calls out prediction markets for threatening tribal communities and exposing children to predatory practices * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Tra  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors * WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program & WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment; GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states and requires oversight from Congress   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CASTRO, KEATING LEAD LEGISLATION CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY ON TRUMP ADMIN'S DEPORTATION POLICY * May 20, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Ranking Member Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) introduced legislation to require the Trump administration to disclose all agreements regarding the deportation of third-country  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT RELIGION AND CRIME President Trump ignited his critics again, such as Huff Post, when he opined on May 19, "When you have religion, you have less crime. It's like, 'Gee, I want to go to heaven,  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $14 million in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge * PHARR, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,700,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a commercial trailer. On May 16, CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facil  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Department Initiates Review of California Coastal Management Program under Coastal Zone Management Act The Department of Commerce announced the transmittal of a letter from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct a full, formal review of Calif  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primarie  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Chip Roy Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * May 20, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) announced today the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, recognizing the artistic talent and creativity of high school students across Texas' 21st Congressional District. This year's winning artwork, "Waiting" by Hewston Lochte, a stu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Onder and Deluzio Lead Colleagues in Calling for Stronger Oversight of Missouri River Management * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers calling for the creation of an Inland Navigation Construction Organization (INCO) within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters to coo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * CPRIT awards UT MD Anderson over $19 million for cancer research and faculty recruitment * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded over $19 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of an impactful statewide platform for young cancer survivors, groundbreaking cancer research efforts, and faculty recruitmen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike and SVA Partner to Power Next Phase of Cybersecurity Growth in Germany AUSTIN, Texas, and WIESBADEN, Germany - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, one of Germany's leading system integrators and IT service providers, today announced a strategic   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named the Overall Champion in the Omdia 2026 Cybersecurity Platform Ecosystems Leadership Matrix Positioned highest and furthest to the right among 24 vendors; recognized for best-in-class partner ecosystem growth and continued platform leadership powering cybersecurity * C  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CTI Chairman Pfluger Honors TSA Officers, Highlights Critical Role in Air Security * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, participated in a full committee hearing to recognize and thank the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who continued to serve unpaid during the Democrat-cause  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene, Landsman Lead Fight to Overturn AI Program Delaying, Denying Care for Seniors * Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to end a controversial pilot program that is using AI to delay and deny health care for seniors on traditional Medicare. In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Emergency Motion Filed to Prevent the Release of Private Medical Records of Minors Receiving Medical Care at RI Hospital Rhode Island -- Rhode Island's Child Advocate filed an emergency motion this morning in the federal appeals court in Boston seeking a c  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement on Texas Senate Race In response to Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff in Texas, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle issued the following statement: "Republicans are watching $100 million circle down the drain before their eyes as Donald Trump rejects their year of begging him to bail out John Corn  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * GOP Faces "Nightmare Scenario" as Trump Endorses Paxton: "Almost Certain to Make Republicans' Midterm Campaign Harder" Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer: "Ken Paxton, a lot of Republicans believe, can not win statewide" * Senate Republicans are reeling from Trump's endorsement of "scandal magnet of the highest order" Ken Paxton, which "is almost certain to make [their] midte  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Shockwaves, Anger, Disappointment, and Real Concern Among Republicans" as Trump Endorses Scandal-Plagued "Felon" Ken Paxton GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy: "I thought Ken Paxton was a felon" * Republicans are in full-on meltdown mode after Donald Trump endorsed scandal-plagued, corrupt Ken Paxton in the Senate GOP primary runoff in Texas - a move that Repu  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine * Dr. Rajesh Lalla, professor and associate dean for research in the School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Prazwala Chirravur, assistant professor, both recently received awards at the American Academy of Oral Medicine's (AAOM) annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Lalla received the Samuel Charles Miller Award for outstanding scientific co  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generates over $4 billion * The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands. The Bureau of Land Managem  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico and Texas Generates Over $4 Billion * The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels tota  more

ADA, Oklahoma, May 20 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU students earn honors at CARTA conference * ADA, Okla. - This spring, students in the East Central University Russian Studies Program participated in the Central Association of Russian Teachers of America (CARTA) conference in Austin, Texas, where they presented research papers and earned several awards for their Russian poetry recitations. Nine ECU students, faculty and staff representatives attended the   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $27 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Oklahoma * DALLAS, TEXAS (May 20, 2026) - Today, EPA is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect Oklahoma from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This fu  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Exchange CCO Named 2026 DallasCMO ORBIE Finalist for Marketing Excellence * DALLAS - Army & Air Force Exchange Service Chief Communication Officer Judd Anstey has been named a finalist in the 2026 DallasCMO ORBIE Awards, honoring chief marketing officers who are driving success and transforming organizations. Anstey is among five finalists in the Global category, recognizing excellence  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 20 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Faculty and Staff Achievements Spring 2026 * The work of CSUN faculty and staff members is recognized in a variety of ways, including: * Funding from outside organizations to support unique programs and cutting-edge research facilitated on campus. * Publications of books or articles. * Professional awards. * Presentations at conferences. * Appointments and election  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a schedule for preparing an environmental assessment for the proposed Texas Access Project, a natural gas pipeline expansion planned by Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline LLC, Houston, Texas. The notice outlines the federal review timeline for the project, which would transport up to 1.3 million dekatherms of natural gas per day from Texas interconnections into the company's pipeline system. Kinder Morgan Louisiana P  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * FFIEC SLC Chairman Charles Cooper Statement on CAMELS update Texas Banking Commissioner and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC) Chairman Charles G. Cooper today issued the following statement on the FFIEC's CAMELS update: "For nearly 50 years, the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, known as CAMELS, has provided a framework   more

PLANO, Texas, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Synagogue, HOA Reach Near $1 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Correcting Antisemitic Actions * Boca Raton, FL -First Liberty Institute and Jones Day reached a settlement with Loggers' Run Association, a homeowners' association, and its management company in Boca Raton, FL in a lawsuit file  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 20 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to highlight capacity-building initiatives * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature workshops under Track One on "Capacity Building for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Emerging HSIs." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Champi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * House Interior Bill Attacks Crucial Protections for Imperiled Wildlife and Public Lands * Defenders of Wildlife today slammed the House Appropriations Committee's proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes numerous damaging policy riders intended to weaken the Endangered Species Act and undermine protections for individual species. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Moran-Sewell Bipartisan Tax Court Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Rights * U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement following the unanimous passage of H.R. 6506, the Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation previously passed out of the Ways and Means committee in December. "Today, we are strengthening taxpayer rights and ens  more

SPRING, Texas, May 21 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * HPE positioned highest in execution and furthest in vision in 2026 Magic Quadrant(TM) for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure by Gartner(R) for fifth consecutive time HPE positioned as a Leader for 20 times running in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure Report * HOUSTON, Texas - HPE (NYSE: H  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss China, Reconciliation, Iran, Proxy Advisors and new Federal Reserve Chairman On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees joined Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to discuss U.S.-China talks, budget reconciliation, Iran, proxy advisors and n  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Georgia Republicans Fear "a Repeat of the GOP's 2022 Senate Blunder" as "Costly and Potentially Bruising Runoff" Looms In case you missed it, tonight's Peach State primary has Republicans consumed with "creeping anxiety" as they openly worry that "national political headwinds, an extended G.O.P. primary fight, and [Sen. Jon] Ossoff's popularity" will crater their   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Inside a summer program shaping the next generation of Texas athletes * As school lets out for the summer, one local program is aiming to keep young people engaged and moving throughout the break. At The University of Texas at San Antonio, that concept is the foundation of the Youth Performance Program, now in its fifth year. The four-week program helps student-athletes from ages 12 to 17 bui  more

ADDISON, Texas, May 20 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Congratulates Board Member Dr. Ralph Alvarado for Primary Victory * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement congratulating JCN board member Dr. Ralph Alvarado for winning the Republican House primary Tuesday night: " Congratulations to Dr. Ralph Alvarado on his impressive victory in the Republican primary ele  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Early Bird Admission Program expands, awards nearly $30M in scholarships By April Thompson Lamar University's Early Bird Admission Program saw major growth in its second year, expanding to more high schools, reviewing more transcripts and awarding nearly $30 million in scholarships to prospective students. The program, designed to simplify the admissions and scholarship process for high school seniors, partnered wi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Cebert Wealth Advisors SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Cebert Wealth Advisors have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The team reported serving approximately $1 billion in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/* and join  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * MAJOR VICTORY FOR PEACE: America First Legal and the Trump Administration Enforce Federal Law, Putting an End to Dangerous Biden Action Funding the Palestinian Authority's "Pay to Slay" Program * Today, America First Legal (AFL) and the U.S. Department of State settled Jackson et al. v. Trump et al., a case where AFL represented U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Mayor Announces City Council Will Take Austin Energy Gas Plant Vote Behind Closed Doors * AUSTIN, Texas -Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced Tuesday that he intends for the Austin City Council to decide the fate of a costly Austin Energy proposal behind closed doors, continuing a process with little transparency that leaves important questions unanswered. Watson made the announcement at a cit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 19 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Milestone Moment: KTSU 90.9 FM Breaks into Top 20 in Houston-Galveston Radio Market * KTSU 90.9FM, "The Choice," a proud part of Texas Southern University, has reached a historic benchmark, earning a place among the Top 20 radio stations in the Houston-Galveston market, according to the latest Nielsen Audio PPM data as reported by the Radio Research Consortium (RRC). The achievement places KTSU among the l  more

COMMERCE, Texas, May 19 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Day Counseling Conference Returns, Attracts 225 Attendees * East Texas A&M University's Department of Counseling welcomed students, educators and mental health professionals from across the region to the return of the Murphy Day Counseling Conference on April 23 at the university's Mesquite location. The conference drew 225 registered atte  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution To Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That's Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors * WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program & WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states and requires oversight from Congress   more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU students win National ADDY award * The team selected imagery from the Library of Congress archives and created a physical collage, which they digitally scanned to make the final posters. Halstenson, a sophomore majoring in fine arts and art education from Fargo, credits NDSU's art program for giving the team an edge in competition. "NDSU's art program is truly great and gives us designers a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by promising objective advice while promoting an undisclosed ESG agenda and coordinating with activist groups. ISS is the world's largest proxy advisor firm.   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Gun lobby influence collapses among Texas Republicans * GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released new polling of the Texas Republican Senate runoff electorate showing Republican voters -including those who support the candidacy of Texas Attorney Gener  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Casar Statement On Luis Fernando Cabrera * AUSTIN, TEXAS - Following news that Luis Fernando Cabrera, the 18-year old student who has been held by ICE ahead of his high school graduation, is set to be released, Congressman Greg Casar said: "This is a good day for Austin. Luis Fernando Cabrera belongs on the graduation stage, not in a detention facility. Luis' release is proof that all of us speak  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Foundation assets under management surpass $500 million * The New Mexico State University Foundation has surpassed $500 million in assets under management for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone that strengthens its ability to invest in, grow and support the long-term success of New Mexico State University. Foundation leaders, who celebrated the milestone a  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the proposed Long Mott Generating Station in Calhoun County, Texas, clearing the way for continued federal review of a construction permit application submitted by Long Mott Energy, LLC. The notice, published on May 20, 2026, concerns a proposal to build four Xe-100 small modular nuclear reactors near Seadrift, Texas. According to the commission, the propos  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12670) by flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn and financial economics specialist Baird Webel: * * * Parametric Insurance for Natural Disasters: Frequently Asked Questions The Administration and Congress are considering reform to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The FEMA Review Council issued its final report on May 7, 2026. One of the   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App provides extensive coverage of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson * * The ESPN App takes fans inside the action across all four rounds at TPC Craig Ranch, beginning Thursday, May 21, at 8 a.m. ET * World No. 1 and defending champion Scheffler headlines Marquee Group coverage, along with Koepka, Kim, Spieth, Im & Kirk on the ESPN App PGA TOUR LIVE on  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry By Steven Krolak  Dr. Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry, delivered a Pinnacle Presentation touching on his unusual career path and research interests to members of the IU Southeast community. Revered on campus for his popular beer chemistry class, Setterdahl's low-key demeanor and gentle humor belie a restless curiosity a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: Texas heat is aging you faster * Aging is unavoidable, but you may be taking years off your life depending on where you live. About a decade ago, researchers began observing a steep increase in the number of heat-related deaths across the U.S. UT San Antonio public health researcher Jeffrey Howard studies how trauma impacts aging. He began by tracking the impact of trauma on military  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 21 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Students Use President's Sustainability Grants for Campus Innovation In Frank Dining Hall, an overnight oats bar tempts students to enjoy a plant-based breakfast. Throughout campus, Facilities staff are identifying pest control methods that avoid harm to vital pollinators. At the campus Organic Farm, a newly created pond is a habitat for amphibians and reptiles. Each of these student-led projects was made poss  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Wins National Magazine Award for Public Interest * The American Society of Magazine Editors announced Tuesday that ProPublica won a 2026 National Magazine Award for Public Interest. Also known as the Ellies, the awards honor excellence in print and digital media. A trio of pieces were recognized: "Now That They're Fr  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Says Congress Should Not Receive Pay While Federal Workers Go Unpaid During Shutdowns * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, "TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11." You can access  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Introduces Resolution Supporting SOF Week 2026 and Honoring U.S. Special Operations Forces * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO) Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Congressional SOF Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution in support of SOF Week 2026, recognizing   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to End Taxpayer Funded Housing Benefits for Illegal Aliens * May 20, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roy (R-TX) introduced The No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act, legislation that would ban sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal housing grants and end housing benefits from going to illegal alien households. "For too long, hardworking Am  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Washington Times: We need experienced pilots in our skies: Raise the pilot age * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in The Washington Times, highlighting his legislation, H.R. 5523, the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025, which would raise the retirement age of commercial pilots from 65 to 67, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Van Duyne and Suozzi introduce the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act to recoup nearly $1B in frozen Unemployment Insurance (UI) funds * Washington, D.C. - Reps. Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Suozzi (D-NY-3) introduced H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act to provide a pathway for banks to return frozen funds to state workforce agencies and to report to Congress on t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez named president of Wake Forest University * Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business since 2016, today was named the 15th president of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He will begin his new role July 1. During nearly a decade at Rice, Rodriguez led a period of signifi  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 21 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * THECB Grant Helps Address Critical Nursing Shortage in Texas Sam Houston State University's School of Nursing School and four Houston-area hospitals have developed and are scaling up a unique and promising teaching model that could help ease the critical nursing shortage facing Texas. The program, Shared Nursing Academic Practice Partnership Initiative (SNAPPI), tackles the statewide nursing shortage b  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Deliver Results While Democrats Move Further Left * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-Texas) to highlight House Republicans' efforts to support veterans, lower housing costs, honor wom  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Deliver Results While Democrats Move Further Left * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-Texas) to highlight House Republicans' efforts to support veterans, lower housing costs, honor wo  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Security cooperation enables Airman's American Dream * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman.  Her father, then-Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as a partner nation instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006. His wife was f  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintrod  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senate Fi  more

DENTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * New Sinha Data Science Lab for Innovation expands access and drives opportunity at UNT The University of North Texas College of Information is celebrating the official opening of the Sinha Data Science Lab for Innovation -- a state-of-the-art lab built at the nexus of information, people and technology -- with a singular focus on preparing professionals, producing research and building community pa  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * SpaceX IPO Poised to Augment Musk's Power and Leave Retirement Savers Holding the Bag SpaceX publicly filed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commissio  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Speaking the Language of Warfighting: LEAP fuels joint exercise in the Andes * MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Strategic communication isn't just a complementary skill set; it's a critical warfighting capability. During the Relampago de los Andes exercise, Air University's Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars proved exactly that. By bridging critical communication   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Study: Hospital Wastewater Reveals Drug-Resistant Fungus Strains Months Before Patients Show Symptoms * A new UNLV-led wastewater surveillance study brings scientists one step closer in the global race to detect and deter skyrocketing cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus that puts hospital patients at risk of serious blood, heart, or brain infections. Candida auris present  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Advocates for Access to Breast Care Imaging As Voter Support Grows Breast Cancer Community Urges Action During Annual Advocacy Summit * WASHINGTON, DC - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, urged lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pu  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students gain hands-on experience in nuclear plant management A Texas A&M lab offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to experience managing nuclear power plants through full computer simulations. * Nuclear engineering students at Texas A&M University recently stepped into the roles of licensed reactor operators, gaining hands-on experience with the systems and d  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas State University's ALERRT Center Releases Groundbreaking Research on Active Shooter Events in Schools * SAN MARCOS, Texas-The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University has published new research in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) that examines school safety in the United States  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 21 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Advance Semiconductor Research Engineering faculty will pursue development of wide/ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for use in harsh environments, to improve communications and more. * Texas Tech University's continued commitment to interdisciplinary research and hands-on fabrication has paved the way for another opportunity to perform critical work regarding wide/ultra  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * The ministry of medicine & motherhood * Whether she's going for a bike ride on the Trinity Trail with her husband and son, baking bread, or serving patients in UNT Health Fort Worth's family medicine clinic, Olivia Lapucha, DO, rarely sits still. Dr. Lapucha loves spending time outdoors with her family and compares residency to a long, strenuous hike. "There are exhausting days and  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Treasury Disrupts Sinaloa Cartel Narco-Terrorist Fentanyl Trafficking Operations Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than a dozen individuals and entities, comprising two distinct networks, linked to the terrorist Sinaloa Cartel and its fentanyl trafficking activities. Armando de Jesus Ojeda Aviles (Ojeda Aviles)   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Unanimous Senate Passage of TREY's Law * Speaks on Senate Floor Ahead of Passage WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of unanimous Senate passage of the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY's) Law. Senator Britt is a lead sponsor of the bill along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). TREY'  more

MANOA, Hawaii, May 21 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Cancer Center researcher Carbone awarded Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for pioneering cancer research Landmark discovery on mesothelioma to be recognized at Washington, D.C., ceremony * University of Hawai'i Cancer Center researcher Dr. Michele Carbone has been named the recipient of the distinguished 2026 Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research, the National Foundation for Cancer Re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New AI-Powered Robots Could Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults University of Houston's ELARA Lab Pioneering Next-generation Technology to Bridge the Gap in Elder Care and Emotional Support Story by Kelly Schafler As artificial intelligence and robotics become increasingly present in daily life, researchers at the University of Houston are exploring whether "pet-like" robots and adaptive AI could be the fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of Texas at Austin Texas Archeological Research Laboratory is preparing to repatriate Native American human remains and hundreds of thousands of funerary objects linked to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the laboratory, known as TARL, completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comets Aim To Grab NASA Acclaim for Redesign of Tool-Cart Handle By: Kim Horner Bulky gloves and pressurized suits could make it challenging for astronauts to maneuver a tool cart on the moon. Enter a team of six University of Texas at Dallas engineering students who aim to make the job easier and safer by redesigning the cart's handle for possible use in a future NASA lunar mission. Team La  more

DENTON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researcher aiming to make drug development faster, less wasteful A University of North Texas researcher is working to make pharmaceutical drug development more efficient and less wasteful by improving how key molecules are built. Developing pharmaceutical drugs is a complex and costly process, especially when molecules with "handedness" are needed. These molecules, known as chiral molecules, a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * West Virginia sues major proxy advising firm for misleading investors while pushing radical climate agenda Today, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the world's largest proxy advisor firm, claiming the company misled West Virginia investors. ISS promised objective advice whil  more