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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Thursday June 11, 2026 ( 135 items )  

17th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 17th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander * * Published June 9, 2026 * By Senior Airman James Salellas * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony at the base fire station, May 29. The 17th CES welcomed incoming commander Maj. Nathan  more

2026 President's Award for Scholarly Excellence
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * 2026 President's Award for Scholarly Excellence * Each year at commencement, students are honored for their excellence in education. Prior to commencement, students are nominated for the dean's scholar award. After they received the dean's scholar award, they are eligible for one of three awards \- the highest honors at UNT Health Fort Worth. These awards are the President's Award f  more

A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Step inside William & Mary's new Music Arts Center on Jamestown Road, and you'll see a shining glass room filled with historic keyboards. The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawtho  more

AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more

America's Best Department Store Four Years in a Row? Yes, JCPenney!
PLANO, Texas, June 11 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * America's Best Department Store Four Years in a Row? Yes, JCPenney! Thank you, America! For the fourth year in a row, JCPenney has been awarded the number one spot in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Department Store. This recognition underscores JCPenney's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value, quality, and service to shoppers acr  more

American Academy of Neurology: Fewer Than 1 in 4 With Stroke, 1 in 7 With Brain Injury Receive Inpatient Rehab
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income Highlights: * A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. * The analysis of 444,908 peop  more

Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence Introduce PRICE Framework
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 11 -- Arcadis, a design and consultancy firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence introduce PRICE framework Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence, the global standard for extreme weather risk and adaptation analytics, today launched the PRICE Adaptation Framework, a decision-grade methodology designed to help organizations compare climate adaptation options, quantify return on investment and prioritize resilience spending. The lau  more

As hurricane season begins, Rice experts explore how nature can help communities weather growing 'polycrisis'
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As hurricane season begins, Rice experts explore how nature can help communities weather growing 'polycrisis' * June 1 marked the start of another hurricane season, a time when Gulf Coast residents begin paying closer attention to weather forecasts, evacuation plans and flood risks. But for researchers at Rice University, preparing for the next storm means looking beyond hurricanes alone. Flooding, extreme   more

As ICE Remains Unchecked, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against More Funding for ICE
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As ICE Remains Unchecked, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against More Funding for ICE * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the disingenuously named Secure America Act (S.2) to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with $70 billion. Specifically, the legislation provides $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26 billion for Customs and   more

Ascension Seton Introduces Custom Designed Spinal Implants for Complex Spine Reconstruction in Central Texas
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Seton Introduces Custom Designed Spinal Implants for Complex Spine Reconstruction in Central Texas * Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis has announced that patients requiring complex spine surgery in Central Texas now have access to a groundbreaking advancement in medical technology, spinal implants custom-designed to perfectly match their exact   more

Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food a  more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Area May 2026
DALLAS, Texas, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Area prices were down 0.3 percent in April and May, up 2.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington fell 0.3 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Com  more

BLS: Buncombe, NC, Leads Large Counties in Employment Growth Over the Year Ended December 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Buncombe, NC, leads large counties in employment growth over the year ended December 2025 From December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased in 169 of the 372 largest U.S. counties. Buncombe, North Carolina, had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3.7 percent. Within Buncombe, the largest employment increase occu  more

Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student Detained in the Dilley Trailer Prison
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student Detained in the Dilley Trailer Prison * June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Alejandro is a high school student in San Antonio. He was on his way to a soccer game when ICE surrounded his home and took him and his father. They have been locked away for over 3 weeks at the D  more

Caterpillar Increases Dividend
PEORIA, Illinois, June 11 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend IRVING, Texas - The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 12 cents, an eight percent increase, to one dollar and sixty-three cents ($1.63) per share of common stock payable Aug. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business July 20, 2026. Cate  more

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Increasing Housing Supply and Expanding Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on June 10, 2026, by Will Fischer, director of Housing Policy and a senior fellow: * * * Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Increasing Housing Supply and Expanding Rental Assistance Everyone should have access to a stable, affordable home, but for millions of people this goal lies out of reach due to high housing costs. While building more homes must be a central component of effort  more

Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing on nuclear licensing reform: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing to discuss efficient nuclear licensin  more

Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Inhumane Conditions and Preventable Deaths at Texas Immigration Detention Center
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Inhumane Conditions and Preventable Deaths at Texas Immigration Detention Center U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S  more

Congressman Al Green Defends Unions Against Allegations of Having a Pro Hamas Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Defends Unions Against Allegations of Having a Pro Hamas Agenda * (Washington, DC) -On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor in support of the bipartisan bill, H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that would help workers secure their first collective bargaining agreement by establishing timelines for negotiations, mediation, and   more

Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to USDA to Protect Arizonans against New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to USDA to Protect Arizonans against New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) led a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, expressing support for her department's response to the New World screwworm and highlighting Arizona's unique ability to support long-term prevention, surveillance, and response efforts. Fo  more

Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, to The Hill: * * * CASE Op-Ed in The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate For decades, Congress has tried and failed to give Americans control over their own personal data: the right to see it, correct it, and delete it at will. This inaction has left Americans with no recourse against misuse of their own data, while the data broker industry quietl  more

Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from fede  more

CrowdStrike Joins OpenID Foundation and IDPro to Accelerate Industry-Wide Shift to Continuous, Risk-Aware Identity Security
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Joins OpenID Foundation and IDPro to Accelerate Industry-Wide Shift to Continuous, Risk-Aware Identity Security As AI agents expose the limitations of static access controls, CrowdStrike advances open standards sharing real-time security signals for risk-aware enforcement a  more

DHR Health Advocates for Expanded Physician-Owned Hospital Participation in Medicare Innovation Models
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, based in Edinburg, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services detailing its support for the inclusion of physician-owned hospitals in upcoming Medicare Innovation Center initiatives. Specifically, the health system addresses the agency's Request for Information on potentially expanding the Transforming Episode Accountability Model to allow voluntary participation by POHs. DHR Health, one   more

DHR Health Welcomes Kidney Transplant and Liver Surgeon, Dr. Karen Pineda-Solis
EDINBURG, Texas, June 11 -- DHR Health issued the following news: * * * DHR Health Welcomes Kidney Transplant and Liver Surgeon, Dr. Karen Pineda-Solis DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospital systems in the United States and the largest healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley, is delighted to welcome Dr. Karen Pineda-Solis, transplant surgeon, to its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Pineda-Solis will provide care at the DHR Health Transplant Institute, the only kidney tr  more

Dinsmore & Shohl: Alan Sanders Admitted to the Texas Bar College
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alan Sanders Admitted to the Texas Bar College Dinsmore is pleased to share attorney Alan Sanders has been admitted to the Texas Bar College. The organization is a professional society of legal scholars who are leaders in the Texas legal community and champions of legal education. To earn membership attorneys must log more than three times the Texas Bar Association's minimum annual CLE credit  more

Elmhurst University: Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program
ELMHURST, Illinois, June 11 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program Elmhurst University biochemistry major Hannah Cardenas '27, of Des Plaines, Illinois, received a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) award to participate in a 10-week summer research internship at the University of Texas at Dallas. These NSF-funded summer research interns  more

ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season * ESPN has finalized television windows for the full 2026 SEC football seasonĀ  * All SEC-controlled games from Week 4 (Sept. 26) onward assigned Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex designations * Notable showdowns include Texas/Oklahoma in the Allstate Red River Rivalry (Oct. 10), Georgia/Alabama in primetime   more

ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22 * * Every pitch of the Men's College World Series airs across ESPN networks, June 12-22 * Game 2 of the MCWS Finals airs on ABC for the third consecutive year (Sunday, June 21) * ESPN to provide live onsite studio coverage throughout the entire MCWS for the first time ESPN's exclusi  more

FCC Orders Texas Radio Station Licensee to Pay Delinquent Fees or Face Revocation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has issued an order to pay or show cause (Docket No. DA 26-575) against Luis E. Giraldo, the licensee of radio station KPZX(FM) in Paducah, Texas. The federal agency initiated the proceeding to revoke the broadcast license due to a failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees, interest, administrative costs, and penalties. Under section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934 and section 1.1151 of the Commission rules, the agenc  more

Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour Receives 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award
CALGARY, Alberta, June 11 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour receives 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) and Railway Age magazine selected Canadian Pacific's Empress 2816 steam locomotive and CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour as recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award  more

Five UTEP Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards
EL PASO, Texas, June 11 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Five UTEP Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards Four Additional Students Selected as Alternates - Five recent graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning opportunities to teach, serve and conduct research as cultural ambassadors in Taiwan, Spain, the Slovak Republic, Peru and Nepal. The Fu  more

Florida Attorney General Issues Opinion Supporting Religious Release Time Education Under Florida Law
PLANO, Texas, June 10 [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 Attorney General Issues Opinion Supporting Religious Release Time Education Under Florida Law Tallahassee, FL -Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an opinion yesterday confirming that under federal and state law, public schools across the state are required to allow parent-re  more

Following Rep. Roy's Request, HHS Opens Investigation into CAIR
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Following Rep. Roy's Request, HHS Opens Investigation into CAIR * June 10, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Following an April letter from Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his Department opened an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations' (CAIR) alleged ties to terrorist groups like Hamas and the Muslim Bro  more

Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Los Angeles office managing partner Ann Marie Mortimer and New York office managing partner Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its inaugural list of America's Top Women Lawyers. The list of 200 attorneys from across the country "spotli  more

FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Sevita, BrightSpring Acquisition
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Sevita, BrightSpring Acquisition * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Sevita Health's acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services Inc.'s community living business. The consent order requires Sevita to divest 128 intermediate care facilities (ICFs), which provide services to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and o  more

Furman's World Cup Legacy Continues to Shape the Game
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 10 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's World Cup Legacy Continues to Shape the Game * When the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, Furman University may not have a player on the field, but the Paladins' influence on the world's biggest sporting event remains impossible to ignore. For more than two decades, Furman maintained one of the most remarkable World Cup streaks in Am  more

GECU Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA's Risk-Based AML/CFT Proposal With Calls for Greater Clarity
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GECU Federal Credit Union, headquartered in El Paso, Texas, provided a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The letter conveyed support for the proposed implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its risk-based framework designed to enhance identification, assessment, and mitigation of illicit finance risks. GECU e  more

Georgia's First Superfund Research Center to Study Hazardous Industrial Pollution, Remediation
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Georgia's First Superfund Research Center to Study Hazardous Industrial Pollution, Remediation * A coalition of scientists from six universities and community partners has been awarded a National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant to establish Georgia's first Superfund Research Center to study the effects and potential remediation of harmful contaminan  more

Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031 New Frost & Sullivan analysis reveals that future winners will be those that can execute faster, industrialise innovation, and navigate mounting pricing and geopoliti  more

Governor Abbott Announces $2.5 Million In Funding To Expand Access To Stroke Care
AUSTIN, Texas, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $2.5 Million In Funding To Expand Access To Stroke Care * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $2.5 million in grant funding for hospitals to increase access to lifesaving stroke care through mobile stroke units. Governor Abbott and the 89th Texas Legislature appropriated $5 million to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to improve stroke outcomes statewid  more

Governor Abbott Directs PUC And ERCOT To Shield Texans From Data Center Infrastructure Costs
AUSTIN, Texas, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs PUC And ERCOT To Shield Texans From Data Center Infrastructure Costs * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion. "Data centers must operate in ways that reduce costs for residential el  more

Governor Greg Abbott Announces 456 MW Of New Power In Houston
AUSTIN, Texas, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Greg Abbott Announces 456 MW Of New Power In Houston * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 456 megawatts (MW) of new, dispatchable natural gas power generation units at NRG Energy's TH Wharton Generating Station in Houston have come online. The units, backed by a loan through the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF), add enough electricity to power more than 100,000 Texas homes during peak hours.  more

Greenberg Traurig advised PCF Group in connection with the Investment Agreement with Cooldown Games and the Public Offering of New Issue Shares
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig advised PCF Group in connection with the Investment Agreement with Cooldown Games and the Public Offering of New Issue Shares * WARSAW - 10 June 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised PCF Group on the investment agreement concluded with Cooldown Games and the related public offering of new issue shares, conducted through an accelerated bookbuilding (ABB) pro  more

Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Attorneys at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Kayne Anderson Real Estate (Kayne Anderson) and BKM Capital Partners (BKM) in their joint venture acquisition of an 8.5 million square foot portfolio of 51 multitenant lig  more

HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on excellence in leadership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on excellence in leadership * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 40th Annual Conference highlights topics under Track Four on "Excellence in Leadership." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," wil  more

Hasan Aziz Named Dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, June 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Hasan Aziz named dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology Aziz assumes role on Aug. 1 - Hassan Aziz has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. He joins RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He was selected  more

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to build on the Subcommittee's broader work examining the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) ongoing financial challenges and identifying ways to impr  more

HGTV Heats Up Summer with New Series 'Worst Yard on the Block' and 'Extreme Buyers Club' and New Seasons of Popular Titles This July
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV Heats Up Summer with New Series 'Worst Yard on the Block' and 'Extreme Buyers Club' and New Seasons of Popular Titles This July * HGTV will heat up summer with the premiere of 40 new episodes this July, including two freshman series- Worst Yard on the Block featuring dramatic outdoor rescues and the eccentric house-hunting series Extreme Buyers Cl  more

Honors College Planting Seeds of Knowledge Through Community Garden
COMMERCE, Texas, June 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Honors College Planting Seeds of Knowledge Through Community Garden * Honors College students at East Texas A&M University will soon be trading desks for garden beds as they take on the management of a community garden in Commerce. The project is spearheaded by Britnie Moka, an avid gardener and administrative associate in the Department of High  more

House Budget Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at House Rules Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at House Rules Committee Hearing Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) testified before the House Rules Committee in support of the Secure America Act to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Remarks as delivered: "Democrats reneged on funding the g  more

House Budget Chairman Arrington Urges Colleagues to Pass the Secure America Act on House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Urges Colleagues to Pass the Secure America Act on House Floor Today, House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks on the House floor urging the passage of the Secure America Act, which fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP): Rem  more

How Two Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Keep Firefighters Safer
LUBBOCK, Texas, June 11 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * How Two Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Keep Firefighters Safer * Older firefighters could unintentionally face greater cardiac risk under a new wellness standard. The rhythmic howl of a siren fills the nighttime air of a sleepy neighborhood. A firetruck seemingly appears from nowhere and pulls beside a building engulfed in bright orange-yellow flames. Firefighters pour out of their red transport, shouldering o  more

Hunton Advises on National Fuel Gas Company's $1.5B Notes Offering
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises on National Fuel Gas Company's $1.5B Notes Offering Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the underwriters in an SEC-registered offering by National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount consisting of (i) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Notes due 2029, (ii) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.05% Notes due 2031 and (iii) $500 million   more

Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy * Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey. AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's di  more

ICYMI: Sen. Sheehy - Soft-on-crime Judges Need Consequences, JAIL Act Delivers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the JAIL Act, a bill that would eliminate judicial immunity for federal and state judges whose leniency towards repeat offenders leads to new violent crimes. In case you missed it... SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The  more

IHeartPodcasts and Hoda Kotb Enter a New Era of Joy With a Fresh, New Podcast Series Designed to Inspire
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Hoda Kotb Enter a New Era of Joy with a Fresh, New Podcast Series Designed to Inspire Listen to the premiere episode of "Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb" featuring Olivia Munn HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-joy-101-with-hoda-kotb-335868514) - LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a fresh, new podcast with  more

Inside SANDS: Air Force Highlights Flagship Program Training the Next Generation of Nuclear Deterrence Experts
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies The SANDS Concentration is a U.S. Air Force-boarded concentration that produces nuclear deterrence experts who go on to command, plan, and advise in the US Nuclear Enterprise. The SANDS Concentration began in 2015 as a stand-alone course at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2018, the Air Force  more

Interior Dept. Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes Polar Bear Harassment Permit for BP America Production Alaska Work
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposal that would allow BP America Production Co., Houston, Texas, to incidentally harass a small number of Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears during environmental remediation work on Alaska's North Slope. The authorization would cover activities at the Foggy Island Bay State No. 1 gravel pad in the Prudhoe Bay area through May 31, 2027. The project includes drone surveys  more

Job Creators Network Responds to May CPI
ADDISON, Texas, June 10 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to May CPI * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the May Consumer Price Index, which rose by 4.2%, and CORE CPI, which rose by 2.9%: "High inflation is wholly a product of the temporary energy spike due to the Iran War. Ongoing strong small business creation and job numbers demons  more

Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days * AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable. Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often m  more

KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega  more

Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas Addition of skilled litigator Shayne Henry further strengthens the firm's rapidly growing litigation presence in the state and nationwide. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Shayne Henry has joined the firm's Austin office as a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice. Henry is a skilled litigator a  more

Lawsuit Seeks to Stop SpaceX Land Deal From Destroying Texas Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks to Stop SpaceX Land Deal From Destroying Texas Wildlife Refuge * BROWNSVILLE, Texas -Tribal and conservation groups today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop a land trade that would hand 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas to SpaceX. In exchange for these lands, SpaceX is giving 683 acres to the Service.  more

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-Op Award $4,800 Grant for Exterior Repairs to Lometa Community Library
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $4,800 grant for exterior repairs to Lometa community library Improvements will stop water leaks, help preserve historic building Key Takeaways * LCRA and Hamilton County Electric Co-op award a $4,800 grant to Grace Place on Main for repairs to the century-old building serving as the community library in Lometa. * The improvements will address wea  more

Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: ** * Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US Guide with 40 practice areas ranked nationally and 217 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. Four Hunton attorneys are listed in the Hall of Fame, 19 attorneys are ranked as Leading Partners, five as Next Generation Partn  more

Lujan Presses Agriculture Secretary Rollins on New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Agriculture Secretary Rollins on New World Screwworm * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the New World screwworm that has now been detected in Lea County, New Mexico. At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator Lujan questio  more

Lujan Presses Chief of the Forest Service on Uranium Mining in Carson National Forest
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Chief of the Forest Service on Uranium Mining in Carson National Forest * Full video of the exchange is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, questioned Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service, regarding the proposal to conduct uranium mining within the Carson   more

McCaul Introduces Amendment to Support Tibetans' Religious Freedom, Ability to Select Dalai Lama Successor
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Introduces Amendment to Support Tibetans' Religious Freedom, Ability to Select Dalai Lama Successor * WASHINGTON - At this week's House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) urged his colleagues to support his amendment, which updates makes undeniably clear that the U.S. government recognizes the Dalai Lama's succession as a private spiritual matter g  more

Media Experts on New World Screwworm
DAVIS, California, June 10 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Media Experts on New World Screwworm * The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves and a goat in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larva  more

Mexican national living abroad extradited to US to face charges for producing child sexual abuse material
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Mexican national living abroad extradited to US to face charges for producing child sexual abuse material * McALLEN, Texas - A 39-year-old citizen of Mexico who had been living in Dublin, Ireland, is set to appear in McAllen federal court for production of child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Abelardo Sanchez is set for an arra  more

Midnight Foundation Urges Technology-Neutral Standards for Privacy-Preserving Stablecoins in FinCEN Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midnight Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The comments address critical concerns about an implicit transparency assumption in the draft regulation that could unintentional  more

MoFo Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors on Confirmation of Saks Global's Chapter 11 Plan
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MoFo Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors on Confirmation of Saks Global's Chapter 11 Plan Morrison Foerster ("MoFo") advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") on the Chapter 11 cases of Saks Global Enterprises LLC and its affiliated debtors (collectively, the "Debtors") in connection with the successful confirmation of the Debtors' Chapter 11 plan of reor  more

Montana Named Top State to Start a Business
HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Montana Named Top State to Start a Business * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026. "Montana is open for business," Gov. Gianforte said. "Since taking office, we've removed burdensome regulations, cut taxes, strengthened our workforce, and increased the supply of affordable housing to support the bu  more

Moran Votes to Secure Border Funding Following Over 100 Days of Democrat Idleness
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Votes to Secure Border Funding Following Over 100 Days of Democrat Idleness * U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the Secure America Act to provide critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since February, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies have remained unfunded. "Democrats spent years   more

More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit
GALVESTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit * More than 500 leaders representing healthcare, business, academia, government, technology, and public policy gathered Tuesday for the opening day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit held at the Texas Medical Center. Presented by The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the Center for Houston's Future, a  more

Multicoin Capital Management Highlights Competitive Biases in Treasury's Stablecoin Compliance Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Multicoin Capital Management LLC, an investment adviser based in Austin, Texas, presented a comprehensive public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), both part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. The letter addresses concerns with the Proposed Rule under Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0100 aimed at establishing anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and san  more

MyDirectives Supports CMS Proposal to Adopt Advance Care Planning Quality Measure
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- MyDirectives, a digital health company headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has expressed strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposal to adopt the advance care planning (ACP) electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) within the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program and other Medicare quality initiatives. MyDirectives supplied a public comment letter emphasizing the importance of integrating ACP as a core element of patient-centered, hig  more

NASA Selects Project for Development From CU Boulder, UCCS Researchers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * NASA selects project for development from CU Boulder, UCCS researchers A CU Boulder-led research project, developed with the help of UCCS researchers, has been chosen for further development by NASA. The "MiniMag" is a miniature magnetometer, an instrument that measures magnetic fields in space. Magnetic fields affect weather in space, which in turns affects satellites, astronauts and t  more

Nation's Top Scientists Endorse the Dignity Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Nation's Top Scientists Endorse the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the GROW Coalition, representing the nation's leading scientific, engineering, research, and technology organizations, announced its support for the DIGNITY Act, warning that America's broken immigration system is making it harder to retain the very scientists, engineers, and innovators needed to keep the United States at t  more

National heritage, statewide research, local impact
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * National heritage, statewide research, local impact * The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's long history of supporting the state's producers and its future outlook Today, American agriculture is a global powerhouse, exporting food to the rest of the world and consistently leading innovations that improve farm productivity and efficiency. Agriculture provides the U.S. economy with  more

New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025 * Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from 2024 levels. As in previous years, acqu  more

New Jersey Township Denies Permit to Connect Emergency Exit Sign for Addiction and Recovery Ministry
PLANO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Township Denies Permit to Connect Emergency Exit Sign for Addiction and Recovery Ministry * Clinton, NJ -Attorneys with First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to the Township of Clinton, New Jersey calling for officials to issue a permit to connect wires to an emergency exit s  more

Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
IRVING, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Veteran Overland Foundation and the Mary Stowe Boyd Robotic Pets for Veterans Program Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 10, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is   more

OU College of Allied Health Welcomes Department Chair
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departme  more

OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair * OKLAHOMA CITY - Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departmen  more

Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience * MIT professor of physics Pablo Jarillo-Herrero is among 10 researchers worldwide to receive this year's prestigious Kavli Prize. Jarillo-Herrero is co-recipient of the 2026 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience "for foundational work that established the field of twistronics." His co-recipients are professors Eva Y. Andrei at Rutgers U  more

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, including Port of Corpus Christi leaders and members of the South Texas Military Task Force. They discussed unleashing American energy, improving water infrastructure, and advocating for the Corpus Christi Army Depot's priorities in the upcomi  more

Physicist Eva Andrei Becomes First Rutgers Professor to Earn Kavli Prize, One of the Highest Honors in Science
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Physicist Eva Andrei Becomes First Rutgers Professor to Earn Kavli Prize, One of the Highest Honors in Science The recognition for her foundational work in nanoscience includes a $1 million shared prize By Robin Lally Physicist Eva Andrei, whose groundbreaking research could lead to ultrafast computer chips, highly accurate medical imaging sensors, and more energy-efficient power grids, receiv  more

Podcast: How 'unwanted' insects play an essential role in survival
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Podcast: How 'unwanted' insects play an essential role in survival * The small, buzzing and creepy-crawly creatures many people fear or dismiss as "bugs" are more important than most realize, according to Jessica Beckham, an environmental science and ecology lecturer at UT San Antonio. "Most bees are solitary bees, and they will only sting you if you literally grab onto them," Beckham explai  more

Preparese para la temporada de huracanes: Una guia practica para los clientes de Entergy Texas
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Preparese para la temporada de huracanes: Una guia practica para los clientes de Entergy Texas * La temporada de huracanes ya esta oficialmente aqui, lo que significa que es momento de que las familias del Sureste de Texas se aseguren de estar preparadas para cualquier condicion climatica que pueda presentarse durante los proximos meses. Cada tormenta es diferente, pero la preparacion es  more

Pullias Center for Higher Education: Prioritizing Professional Development With the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Prioritizing Professional Development with the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program By Emily Chung Organizational research in higher education indicates that institutions that prioritize professional development experience lower staff burnout, stronger talent retention, and more sustainable enrollment strategies, particularly during periods o  more

Rep. Al Green Calls to Permanently Codify CDBG-DR Program
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Calls to Permanently Codify CDBG-DR Program * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here (link is e  more

Rep. Al Green Raises Concerns on Smart Glasses Surveillance Use, Calls Impeachment a Check of Power
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Raises Concerns on Smart Glasses Surveillance Use, Calls Impeachment a Check of Power * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee shadow hearing entitled, "Tracked and Targeted: The Unconstitutional Surveillance State." You can access and listen to Congressma  more

Rep. Roy Asks DHS for Data on Deportations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Asks DHS for Data on Deportations * June 10, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking for data on how many illegal aliens have been arrested and deported from the U.S. after years of chaos at the border under the Biden Administration. "As Congress and the American people  more

Rep. Roy Introduces STOP SPLC Act to Revoke Left-Wing Group's Tax-Exempt Status
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces STOP SPLC Act to Revoke Left-Wing Group's Tax-Exempt Status * June 10, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Stop Subsidizing Political Lawfare by Charities Act (Stop SPLC Act), legislation that would revoke the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The legisl  more

Report - Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers
NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers More than 8 GW of clean power projects were canceled in Q1 2026 despite growing electricity demand and $377 billion in planned clean energy investments - Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Pow  more

Rice joins Houston's Green Corridor with Sustainable Ecologies Installation
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice joins Houston's Green Corridor with Sustainable Ecologies Installation * As Houston prepares to welcome the FIFA World Cup, the city is also advancing a broader sustainability legacy through the expansion of the Houston Green Corridor -a connected network of trails, transit, public spaces, native plantings, shade structures, water access and bike-support amenities linking East Downtown to NRG Stadium.   more

Risch, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Conflict in Sudan
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Risch, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Conflict in Sudan U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chris Coons (D-Del.), alongside John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Preventing Exte  more

Russian Military Activities in Asia - Combined Military Exercises & Patrols Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and European affairs analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop e  more

Scouting America Announces Strategic Partnership With NASA to Inspire the Next Generation STEM Workforce
IRVING, Texas, June 11 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Scouting America Announces Strategic Partnership with NASA to Inspire the Next Generation STEM Workforce Scouting America today announced a new five-year partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aimed at advancing the development of America's next generation STEM workforce through immersive, hands-on educational experiences.  more

Screwworm Fight Will Fail Unless Governments Shut Down Illegal Cattle Trafficking
BRONX, New York, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Screwworm Fight Will Fail Unless Governments Shut Down Illegal Cattle Trafficking * New York, June 10, 2026 - Following confirmation by USDA of New World screwworm infestations in cattle, a goat, and a dog in the United States, the following statement was released by Dr. Jeremy Radachowsky, Wildlife Conservation Society Regional Director for Mesoamerica and the Carib  more

Senators Coons, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Achieve Durable Peace in Sudan
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Risch introduce bipartisan legislation to achieve durable peace in Sudan U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act of 2026. The PEACE in Sudan Act will help address the ongoing conflict in Sudan by expanding  more

Sens. Cruz, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Military Data Capabilities in Space
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Military Data Capabilities in Space * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Nodes, Enterprise Workloads, and Hybrid Operations, Resilience, Integration, Zero-Trust, Orbital Networks (NEW HORIZON) Act. This legislation establishes a Department of War pilot program to evaluate commercia  more

Several CVD conditions, risk factors linked to Alzheimer's risk, notably low blood pressure
DALLAS, Texas, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Several CVD conditions, risk factors linked to Alzheimer's risk, notably low blood pressure * Research Highlights: * Several types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors were associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, based on analysis of health data for nearly 800,000 adults from a U.K. database and a separate database of U.S. adults. *  more

Siemens Canada unveils expansion and modernization of Drummondville manufacturing facility
PLANO, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Canada unveils expansion and modernization of Drummondville manufacturing facility * Siemens Canada welcomed customers, partners and government officials today to celebrate the completion of a year-long expansion project at its Drummondville manufacturing facility. The project is a major milestone in the company's ongoing i  more

Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
PLANO, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries * Siemens today announced its recognition as a Leader in the current Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries 1. Gartner, a firm that delivers actionable, objective insight to exe  more

SLB and PDVSA Sign MoU for Digital Transformation of Venezuela's Oil and Gas Sector
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB and PDVSA Sign MoU for Digital Transformation of Venezuela's Oil and Gas Sector Framework agreement focuses on technology, AI enablement and workforce developmentĀ  - SLB has signed a long-term framework agreement with Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) to support the revitalization and modernization of Venezuela's oil and gas sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) est  more

SLB to Host 2026 Digital Investor Day
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB to Host 2026 Digital Investor Day * HOUSTON, June 10, 2026 - SLB (NYSE: SLB) will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in New York, where leadership will outline their vision for SLB's Digital business as digital technologies and AI continue to reshape the energy industry. The presentation will highlight SLB's integrated digital strategy and portfolio, scalable grow  more

Storm Ready: A hurricane preparedness checklist for Entergy Texas customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Storm Ready: A hurricane preparedness checklist for Entergy Texas customers * Hurricane season is officially here, which means it's time for Southeast Texas families to make sure they are ready for whatever the weather may bring over the next several months. Every storm is different, but preparation is the one thing we can control, and it makes a big difference. Entergy Texas prepares   more

Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Summer Scholars begin OMRF internships * Twenty-one students will spend the summer conducting hands-on experiments at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The students, who arrived June 1, include 15 Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars, three Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars, and three John H. Saxon Service Academy Summer Research Program students. They will work   more

Susan G. Komen Supports Funding Increases for Vital Breast Cancer Research, Safety-Net Programs
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 -- 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) Supports Funding Increases for Vital Breast Cancer Research, Safety-Net Programs; Cautions Against Trend to Cut Public Health Funding House Appropriators Advance Funding Bill That Supports Early Detection Programs, Research Benefiting Millions - WASHINGTON  more

SwRI demonstrates technologies that allow off-road vehicles to meet proposed emissions standards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI demonstrates technologies that allow off-road vehicles to meet proposed emissions standards * June 10, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated a diesel engine system designed to help off-highway diesel vehicles meet Tier 5 emissions standards proposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). SwRI-developed hardware modifications a  more

SwRI's James Dante named Association for Materials Protection and Performance Fellow
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI's James Dante named Association for Materials Protection and Performance Fellow * June 10, 2026 -SwRI's James Dante has been named a Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) in recognition of his outstanding and significant contributions of academic, mentoring, technical, and policy efforts in the field of materials protection and per  more

Texas Biomed Testing Preclinical Ebola Therapies to Help Fast-track Response as African Outbreak Continues
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Texas Biomed testing preclinical Ebola therapies to help fast-track response as African outbreak continues Texas Biomedical Research Institute, one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions, is working with its global partners to test therapies and preventatives for the ongoing outbreak caused by the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Texa  more

Texas Health Resources Urges CMS to Adjust Hospital Payment Policies Amid Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Texas Health Resources, a prominent faith-based nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns about the Medicare payment updates proposed for fiscal year 2027 under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). The letter highlights ongoing issues with underpayment to hospitals, urging the agency to revise payment policies to better reflec  more

Third Party Payment Processors Association Urges FinCEN to Address AML Risks in Third-Party Payment Relationships
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA), headquartered in Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) concerning revisions to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs. The association represents payment processors, banks, merchants, and vendors engaged in electronic payments. TPPPA emphasized the growing importance of third-party payment processors and the   more

Three LU Alumni Named Teachers of the Year for Bridge City ISD
BEAUMONT, Texas, June 11 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Three LU alumni named Teachers of the Year for Bridge City ISD By April Thompson Three Lamar University alumni have been recognized as Teachers of the Year for the 2026-27 school year in Bridge City Independent School District. The honorees, all graduates of Lamar University's interdisciplinary studies program, were selected by their campuses for their dedication to student success and excellence in the classroom.  more

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar on SAMHSA Funding, Office of Language Acquisition Funding During Appropriations Committee Debate
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar on SAMHSA Funding, Office of Language Acquisition Funding During Appropriations Committee Debate * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments she proposed. The first  more

U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists Announces 2026 Livingston Awards
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists announces 2026 Livingston Awards An investigation of abuse in New Hampshire's disability care system, the impact of DOGE's sweeping changes and first-person accounts from men detained by ICE and deported to a prison in El Salvador are among the stories produced by the new Livingston Awards winners for 2026. The Livingston Awards, based at the University of Mi  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Delivers Remarks in Support of U.S. District Judge Nominee Kasdin Mitchell
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Delivers Remarks in Support of U.S. District Judge Nominee Kasdin Mitchell * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today chaired a portion of a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing on behalf of Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) where she also delivered remarks in support of Montgomery, Alabama, native Kasdin Mi  more

Understanding cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Understanding cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month * June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This is why it is important to remain up to date on eye screenings and preventative care, as cataracts are often easier to treat early in the process. Hongli Wu,   more

Understanding the Cause and Treatment of Weed Growth in Fish Ponds
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Understanding the Cause and Treatment of Weed Growth in Fish Ponds * Nuisance aquatic weed growth is one of the most common problems faced by pond owners. While plants can provide utility to a pond, many species can grow so abundant that they cause more trouble than benefit, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Many po  more

University of North Texas selected to be part of Inaugural Innovation Sandbox Cohort of the Future Universities Alliance
DENTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * University of North Texas selected to be part of Inaugural Innovation Sandbox Cohort of the Future Universities Alliance * DENTON (UNT), Texas -The University of North Texas has been selected as one of 49 "proven innovator" institutions, across 23 countries, to participate in the Inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance (FUA), organized by Duke University. The Alliance i  more

University of Texas Dallas: Gift, Lecture Series Aim To Elevate Undergraduate Journey
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Gift, Lecture Series Aim To Elevate Undergraduate Journey By Stephanie Ghandour A new University of Texas at Dallas lecture series designed to provide students, faculty and the community opportunities to learn from world-renowned scholars made its debut this spring. Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel laureate and former president of the Royal Society, was the speaker at the inaugural Kratz Fami  more

University of Texas Dallas: Study - It's Never Too Late To Strengthen Cognitive Capacity
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Study: It's Never Too Late To Strengthen Cognitive Capacity By Stephen Fontenot A three-year study of brain health and performance by researchers in The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that mental acuity does not inevitably diminish with age, and cognitive abilities can improve at any stage of life. The study, published online May 2 in the Nature  more

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to participate in signing ceremony and media availability with Rice's Baker Institute
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to participate in signing ceremony and media availability with Rice's Baker Institute * HOUSTON - (June 10, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will be at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy June 11 to participate in a signing ceremony with the institute's Center for Energy Studies. The signing commemorates the establishment of a global partnership  more

UT MD Anderson joins global consortium committed to eliminating cervical cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson joins global consortium committed to eliminating cervical cancer * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced it has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide. The collaboration agreement with the Elimination Partnership in Cervical Cancer (EPICC) expands UT MD Anderson's global onco  more

UT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26
TYLER, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26 * The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts will host its 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 - 26, bringing together middle school, high school, collegiate and adult musicians for a week of intensive jazz study, performance and collaboration. "We are excited to celebrate the ninth annual UT Tyler Jazz Camp this summer," said Dr. Sarah Ro  more

Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program * Dannie Moore, vice president for Student Affairs at Sam Houston State University, was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join 30 fellow higher education leaders for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-lev  more

Villanova Researcher Authors Comprehensive Look at Large Outdoor Gatherings and Severe Weather Risk
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Researcher Authors Comprehensive Look at Large Outdoor Gatherings and Severe Weather Risk * If Benjamin Franklin had modern climatological data to consult, he may have scheduled his famous kite and key experiment for July of 1753 in Philadelphia, instead of a month sooner. July, after all, is Philadelphia's most active month for lightning strikes, noted Stephen Strader, PhD, associat  more

Warren Calls on SEC to Delay SpaceX IPO
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls on SEC to Delay SpaceX IPO Questionable valuation, flawed governance structure, index fund changes raise concerns about impact on retirees and small investors, windfall for SpaceX insiders "(T)his IPO appears to present significant risks to ordinary investors and their retirement savings - while carryin  more

Western Kentucky University's Imagewest Agency Wins MRI-Simmons "Inspired by Insight" Award at 2026 AAF National Student Advertising Competition
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Western Kentucky University's Imagewest Agency Wins MRI-Simmons "Inspired by Insight" Award at 2026 AAF National Student Advertising Competition * Imagewest, the multidisciplinary student-powered advertising and design agency on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU), recently traveled to Austin, Texas to compete in the final round of the American Advertising Federation National Student   more

Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in elec  more