GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 13 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America teams have been announced and feature 11 student-athletes who are participating in the 2026 NCAA Div. I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. ABCA/Rawlings All-Region first team selections, which were announced June 9, were eligible for All-America honors. First recognized  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A group of 31 advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The collective advocates for the inclusion of microplastics not only on the CCL-6 but also on the forthcoming Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, emphasizing the urgent need for data collection and regulatory action to address microplastic contamination in drinking water. The groups, re  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of the Heart: 'Cancer Care is All I Ever Wanted to Do,' Veteran Surgery Professor Says * Martin Fleming, MD, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at UT Health Sciences, remembers going door-to-door in Memphis as early as age 6 or 7 with his mother, a survivor of osteogenic carcinoma, to collect money for the American Cancer Society. His  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * A new digital frontline: How IPPS-A is revolutionizing the U.S. Army Reserve * FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - For decades, the Army's personnel and pay process was a labyrinth of paperwork and disconnected databases, leading to frustrating delays and a lack of visibility for Soldiers and commanders alike. In 2023, a comprehensive, Army-wide solution - the Integrat  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [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: * * * A New Way to Transfer Wealth from Working People to Billionaires Hits the Market with SpaceX IPO Available for in-person interviews in front of JPMorgan Chase headquarters New York, NY -Space  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A nurse I am * The following story is a first-person account of CON student, Britt Luby. Identifying details have been changed in stories to protect patient privacy. For years, I have walked into rooms where the air feels too heavy to breathe. As a pediatric hospital chaplain, I learned to enter chaos quietly, to steady myself beside families whose worlds were collapsing, and to s  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 13 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American to serve milestone 100 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America with two new cities from Miami * American's Miami (MIA) hub is the largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean in the United States. * American will launch flights to Maracaibo, Venezuela (MAR) from MIA on July 14, just weeks after becoming the first airline to resume flying between the United States and Venezuela. *   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Another 301 charged in efforts to secure the southern border * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas has filed 296 cases in immigration and related matters from June 5-11, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The charges include 186 illegal aliens for unlawfully reentering the United States and another 65 for illegal entry. Many have previous   more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 11 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS approves formation of six student sections, one local section * Last week at the American Nuclear Society's Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., the ANS Board of Directors approved the creation of six new ANS student sections and one new local section. Including these new additions, the Society now boasts 37 local sections and 70 student sections, which together represent   more

PLANO, Texas, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Anti-Religious Group Threatens Texas County's Ten Commandments Monument. County's Response: "Come and Take It." * The monument recently erected in Rockwall County is virtually identical to the one on the Texas State Capitol grounds.  Rockwall, TX -Representing the Rockwall County Commissione  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Antibody may improve treatment response in lung cancer * DALLAS - June 11, 2026 - An experimental antibody treatment that binds to a protein known as PCDH7 shrank tumors in preclinical models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), even those resistant to a targeted therapy, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. The findings, published in Science A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Students Could Receive Expanded Instruction on America's Founding Principles Under Senator Finchem Bill Sent to Governor Arizona students could soon receive expanded instruction on the nation's founding principles, constitutional freedoms, and the ideas that shaped American history under legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem that is now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army reduces PCS moves to boost readiness and family stability * WASHINGTON - The Army is significantly reducing scheduled Permanent Change of Station moves -cutting more than 12,000 relocations in FY26 and over 13,600 in FY27. Driven by targeted Human Resource Continuous Transformation initiatives, this shift will keep warfighting formations intact longer.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Warns Big 12 Conference That Sanctioning Texas Tech Would Violate the Law and Expose the Conference and Members to Over $200 Million in Liability * Attorney General Ken Paxton's office sent a letter on behalf of its client, Texas Tech University, to leaders of the Big 12 Conference, notifying them that any effort to sanction Texas Tech University for acting consistent   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Avoiding the Walker Dip: Military health professionals must 'train how you're going to fight' * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Military Health System is actively spearheading initiatives to ensure doctors, nurses, medics and other health professionals sustain and enhance vital medical skills to keep service members at peak readiness. "Our No. 1 priority is med  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 12 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Bearkat Q&A: Jalon Berry Receives Houston Emerging 100 Civic Leader Award * Jalon Berry leads numerous efforts at Sam Houston State University to shape the Bearkat experience for students and their supporters in his role as executive director of Strategic Retention Initiatives. In early June, Berry won the Houston Emerging 100 Civic Leader Award -an honor presented to professionals, educators and co  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) to reintroduce the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act ahead  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Biggio Center, Air University collaborate through Course (Re)Design program Educators and academic leaders from Air University joined Auburn University faculty for the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's (Biggio Center) Course (Re)Design (CRD) program in May. More than 80 participants explored active learning strategies and course i  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arkansas Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - June 11, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 1 of the 3 largest counties in Arkansas from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Benton County (+3.6 percent) had the only over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in New Mexico Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - June 11, 2026 * * * Employment rose in the two largest counties in New Mexico from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Dona Ana County (+1.7 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See c  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Oklahoma Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - June 11, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 1 of the 3 largest counties in Oklahoma from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Tulsa County (+0.9 percent) had the only over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Texas Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - June 11, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 17 of the 28 largest counties in Texas from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Hays County (+2.8 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 an  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - June 11, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 5 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Orleans Parish (-2.3 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (S  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bracewell Represents BC Roma in Acquisition of Vanoli Cremona Bracewell LLP represented BC Roma LLC in connection with its acquisition of Vanoli Cremona, a Serie A Italian basketball team. The transaction closed on May 28, 2026. BC Roma, a newly formed holding company, is comprised of an investor group including Donnie Nelson and Luka Doncic, among others. BC Roma plans to relocate Vanoli Cremona from   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Bracewell Represents Special Committee in Merger of Dillard's, Inc. Bracewell LLP represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) in connection with Dillard's approximately $2.3 billion merger with W.D. Company, Inc., a privately held family holding company that owned shares of Dillard's common stock primarily for the benefit of the Dillard fam  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Building a culture of care at UNT Health Fort Worth * Mental health matters now more than ever, particularly within healthcare professions such as pharmacy, medicine and allied health. These professions are increasingly experiencing high levels of burnout, stress and emotional fatigue. These pressures were intensified by prolonged social isolation following the COVID-19 shutdown, th  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student's Release from the Dilley Trailer Prison * June 12, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Alejandro and his dad are back home where they belong. They were locked away at the Dilley trailer prison for nearly a month. They should have never been there in the first place-they are asylu  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Van Hollen Lead 40+ Lawmakers in Demanding Transparency on U.S. Enforcement of Laws Regarding Aid to Israel * June 12, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Intelligence Committee, and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 42 lawmakers in dema  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State campus and community members will be provided the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday, with events to be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in downtown State College. Penn State officially observes Juneteenth as a University holiday. Juneteenth  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Congratulates Fort Bliss for "Best Garrison" Recognition by Department of Defense * Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Fort Bliss leadership commending them as the military installation was recognized by the Department of Defense as a recipient of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Fort Bliss was also recogn  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Copy ofGIFFORDS statement on mass shooting in Midland, Texas * WASHINGTON - GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement on a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, that took place on June 12. It is being reported that one person was killed and multiple ot  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing * WASHINGTON - Presenting a unified front, the highest-ranking civilian and military leaders of the Air Force and Space Force told a Senate subcommittee June 9 that the historic boost in spending for the department is necessary to defend the nation and that mechanisms are already in pl  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: As Trump Declares "I Love the Inflation," Working Families Throughout America Are Paying More, Earning Less, and Cutting Back With Donald Trump declaring "I love the inflation" and bragging that "I don't think about Americans' financial situations," it's no surprise that people in states throughout the country are paying more, earning less, and cutting back. As Tru  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at Mercy Medical Center Heliport, Canton, Ohio, to support instrument flight rule operations and instrument procedures being developed for the facility. The rule becomes effective on October 29, 2026. The agency said the designation is intended to improve aviation safety and support aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. The action  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at Silverhorn Ranch Airport, Freer, Texas, to support instrument flight rule operations and instrument procedures being developed for the facility. The rule takes effect on Oct. 29, 2026. The agency said the action is intended to enhance aviation safety and improve the efficient use of airspace. The rule falls under the FAA's authority to ass  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at Smoky Bend Ranch Airport, Mullin, Texas, to support instrument flight rule operations and instrument procedures being developed for the airport. The airspace designation will take effect on Oct. 29, 2026, and covers airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8.3-mile radius of the airport. The action amends federal  more

COMMERCE, Texas, June 12 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kelly Reyna Featured in New Video on Quail Conservation * The Texas A&M University System recently highlighted the work of Dr. Kelly Reyna, professor and director of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University, in a video feature on its official YouTube channel. In the video, Reyna reflects on the childhood  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * East Georgia Chapter Honors AFJROTC Teacher of the Year * The East Georgia Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) recognized Master Sgt. Ed Berenguer, USAF (Ret.), of Brantley County High School, as its 2026 Teacher of the Year, during the school's AFJROTC summer STEM camp on June 3. AFA East Georgia Chapter President Laurie Orth traveled t  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner. Here are excerpts: * * * Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximate  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF CLEAN POWER IN Q1 2026 - A report from Environmental Defense Fund, New York - June 2026 (14 pages) * * * The Environmental Defense Fund issued a report analyzing the state of U.S. clean power development during the first quarter of 2026 and assessing trends in renewable energy deployment, investment, and project activity. The report examines operational, planned, and under-construction clean power capacity across the country, with a focus on solar,  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for, and revision to, a currently approved information collection for Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi,   more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Leads Groundbreaking SpaceX IPO * Gibson Dunn is serving as the lead counsel to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas. Information on the pricing can be found here. The Gibson Dunn capital markets team is led by partners Hillary Holmes, Harrison Tucker, and Atma Kabad an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee \- Governor Abbott reappointed Shelly deZevallos, Ed.D. to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2029. The Committee assists in the state's economic de  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Celebrates SpaceX Dual Listing On Nasdaq And Nasdaq Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated SpaceX's landmark decision to dual-list on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas as part of its historic initial public offering. "SpaceX embodies the bold spirit that defines Texas," said Governor Abbott. "Its decision to dual-list on Nasdaq Texas and the main Nasdaq exchange strengthens our econom  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico * LAREDO, Texas - Two foreign nationals have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges related to the crash of a tractor-trailer packed with at least 160 illegal aliens which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, including unaccompanied children, and injured over  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Klobuchar, Slotkin, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) led 17 of t  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 20 of his Senate colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. "We write with great concern regarding the current outb  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * HIV symposium showcases PA students' work in creating public health awareness campaigns * Fear, apprehension, and stigma are all still part of the HIV conversation, but PA Amanda Brosnan, an assistant professor in UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program, is leading the way in challenging those narratives. For the third stra  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Comer Supports Bill to Ensure Government-Wide Anti-Fraud Analytics to Protect Taxpayers House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act. This bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Sessi  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Reviews HUD's Disaster Recovery Programs Yesterday, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing to examine the effectiveness of HUD's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recover  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents Crowe LLP in Connection with Strategic Growth Investment by KKR * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is representing Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting and consulting firm, in connection with the formation of an alternative practice structure (APS) and strategic growth investment in its nonattest business by KKR. Founded over 80 years ago, Crowe is one of the la  more

LONDON, England, June 12 [Category: Engineering] -- The Royal Academy of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Inventor of the invisible algorithm at the heart of global digital communications awarded the biennial Prince Philip Medal * Professor Nasir Ahmed, Presidential Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico, is recognised for his pioneering invention and development of the Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), a mathematical algorithm that made possible the compression, trans  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * JPMorgan's dual role at El Paso Electric, Meta El Paso data center * On June 9, Nichole Heil of PESP provided the below testimony to the El Paso, Texas City Council regarding the proposed Meta data center: Good morning. My name is Nichole with the Private Equity Stakeholder Project. We are a nonprofit organization that serves as the main watchdog group for private eq  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Keeping Workers Safe: USU Industrial Hygiene Students Awarded National Scholarships * Three Utah State University undergraduate scholars are recipients of competitive scholarships awarded annually by the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation. Ashley Castaneda Alvarez, Elizabeth Stanley and Carter White were among 60 honorees, selected from student applicants from throughout the United States and Canada, recogni  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Push USDA on New World Screwworm Outbreak * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and 17 of their colleagues urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm in the United States. "We write with great concern regarding   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $18,840 grant to Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department for new protective gear Bunker gear will improve firefighter safety, department's emergency response capabilities Key Takeaways * LCRA awards the Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department an $18,840 grant to purchase five sets of structural turnout gear. * The new gear will improve firefighter safety, replace outdated equipment and  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, PEC award $14,282 grant to add rainwater catchment system at Sandy Harbor fire station System will provide on-site water supply for fire trucks, improve emergency response time Key Takeaways * LCRA and PEC award the Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Department a $14,282 grant for a rainwater catchment and pump system to be installed at the fire station. * The system will improve firefighte  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, PEC award $19,500 grant to Twin Sisters Dance Hall for window restoration Repairs to late-1800s structure will preserve building's historic character and improve safety, energy efficiency Key Takeaways * LCRA and PEC award a $19,500 grant to Twin Sisters Dance Hall for restoration of the building's deteriorating windows. * The project will improve safety, energy efficiency and usabil  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, PEC award $21,096 grant to Spicewood Fire Rescue New bunker gear will help protect firefighters responding to fires and other emergencies Key Takeaways * LCRA and PEC award a $21,096 grant to the Spicewood Fire Rescue for new bunker gear. * The grant will enable the department to replace outdated equipment with new specialized gear and outfit additional volunteer firefighters. * The  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, PEC award $45,000 grant to Marble Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to restore storm-damaged building Renovations will rebuild vital hub for workforce development, business support and community collaboration Key Takeaways * LCRA and PEC award the Marble Falls Area Chamber of Commerce a $45,000 grant to renovate its storm-damaged chamber building. * The renovations will restore a safe,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families. JON LEM  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Legal 500 Ranks Multiple Haynes Boone Practices and Attorneys in 2026 U.S. Directory Haynes Boone earned rankings across 12 practice areas in this year's Legal 500 U.S. directory, with 12 attorneys recognized, including two Hall of Fame honorees. Partner Craig Stahl received Hall of Fame status for the first time, a distinction reserved for lawyers who are "at the very top of the profession," whi  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- 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

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Slotkin, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led 17 of the  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Middle East Tensions Result in Higher Oil Prices * Key Takeaways 1 Reciprocal strikes by Iran and Israel led to the first attacks between the nations since the April ceasefire. 2 Oil prices rose by over 4% in response to the hostilities. 3 OPEC+ announced a targeted production increase for July, the 4th such output increase in a row, despite production increases being constr  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Murales Fronterizos: Preserving the history of public art in the Borderlands * From the sides of buildings to bus stops and electrical boxes, murals adorn the streets of the Borderlands. Ten years ago, New Mexico State University alumna Norma Chairez-Hartell '10 '16 began a mission to document these murals and their stories. Today, the Murales Fronterizos project has catalogued over 750 mu  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Leadership Foundation Celebrates Broadcasters, Community Leaders and Bipartisan Public Service at the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Award * Sens. Klobuchar and Cruz Receive John D. Dingell, Jr. Award for Excellence Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) honored outstanding local broadcasters, community lea  more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 12 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Nature Medicine Commission launch highlights closing day of Texas Brain Economy Summit * Global leaders in neuroscience, public policy, economics, and healthcare announced the launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Brain Health for Economic Resilience on Wednesday, June 10, during the second and closing day of the Texas Brain Economy Summit at TMC3 in the Texas Medical Center in   more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 12 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New study sheds light on why immunity to scrub typhus fades -- and why some cases turn severe * Scrub typhus, caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi, affects an estimated million people globally each year, primarily across parts of Asia and the Pacific. Although the illness is treatable with antibiotics, it can become severe or even fatal if not diagnosed early. One of its mo  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of The Tennyson, a 273,574-Square-Foot Class A Office Campus in Plano, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of The Tennyson, a two-building, Class A office campus totaling approximately 273,574 square feet in Plano, Texas. Newmark Vice Chairmen Chris Murphy, Robert Hill and G  more

IRVING, Texas, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Twelve of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * River Valley Food Bank and Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Grand Junction Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 12, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 c  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Praises SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the introduction of S. 4775, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act, that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. John Corny  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Drummond asks Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech In a letter today to the Big 12 Conference, Attorney General Gentner Drummond recommended the conference take action against Texas Tech following quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling violations. Drummond said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After DHS Incident, Padilla Says Oversight Matters More Than Ever * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, took to the Senate floor to mark the one-year anniversary of being tackled and forcibly removed by federal agents while attempting to conduct congressional oversight at a Department of Homeland   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Congressional Democrats Object to DOJ Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients * Padilla, Durbin, Cortez Masto, Kelly and Reps. Garcia, Ramirez led over 50 colleagues in raising legal concerns with recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration S  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Klobuchar, Lujan, Slotkin, Heinrich, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and 16 of their colleagues in calling   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Patients rank DHN Central clinics among the 'best of the best' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Patients have ranked multiple Defense Health Network Central clinics, providers, and support staff as the "best of the best" in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report. "Our teams consistent  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Some teams plan years for a potential World Cup opportunity, and so do some Penn State students. "When I came to Penn State, I came knowing there was a connection and history of students getting to cover major sporting events. So, it was almost a three-year plan to put myself in positio  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Raghu Krishnamoorthy named fellow of international vision research organization * Dr. Raghu Krishnamoorthy, professor of pharmacology and neuroscience at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been named a 2026 Gold Fellow by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He earned the honor for his leadership and contributions to the Association. "It has been a privilege and honor  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, issued the following remarks at the full committee markup of the fiscal 2027 U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding bill:: * * * Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, thank you for your leadership, and thank you to Chairman Amodei for the partnership we have shared in developing this bill. As this is your final Homeland Security bill, I want to express my  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Addresses How the President's Racist Commentary Is Normalizing Racism * (Washington, DC) -On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor addressing how the president's racist commentary is normalizing racism. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external). The floor speech  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Says the President Sets the Tone for Racist Rhetoric in Public Discourse * (Washington, DC) -On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor stating the President sets the tone for racist rhetoric in public discourse. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external). The floo  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Announces 2026 Service Academy Acceptances from TX-13 * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that nine students from Texas' 13th Congressional District were accepted to U.S. Service Academies. As a member of Congress, Jackson can nominate students from TX-13 for appointments to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant A  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sylvia Garcia Joins Congressional Democrats in Pressing Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03) joined Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee ; and, Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Mark Kell  more

BASEL, Switzerland, June 13 -- Roche, a biotech company, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Roche receives FDA approval for the first companion diagnostic to assess PTEN protein in people living with prostate cancer * The new VENTANA PTEN (SP218) RxDx Assay fulfils an unmet medical need by helping clinicians identify patients with PTEN protein loss who may benefit from combination treatment with TRUQAP * In prostate cancer, PTEN protein loss is associated with faster d  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. SA 23 CV 700 FB; W.D. Tex. filed June 6, 2023) involving Santos Kiidd: * * * On June 1, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas entered a final judgment by default against Santos Kidd, whom the Securities and Exchange Commission previously charged for participating in an alleged fraudulent mobile-home investment scheme. According to the SEC's complaint, between at  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:25-cv-01653; N.D. Tex. filed June 27, 2025) involving an ex-registered representative charged with defrauding customers: * * * On June 1, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment as to Rajesh Markan in connection with the SEC's civil enforcement action against him. According to the SEC's complaint, from at least 2015 through Jul  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Leads 21 Colleagues in Demanding Administration Release $160 Million in Transportation Funding for California, Reverse Strict Restrictions on California Truck Drivers * California lawmakers raise concern with U.S. Department of Transportation's sweeping restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is l  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Benjamin M. Flowers, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit * Matthew A. Schwartz, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Opens Investigation into Corey Lewandowski After Alleged Corruption & Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is opening an investigation into allegations that former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Corey Lewandowski used his position to solicit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Team Army athlete reflects on meaning behind wearing uniform at 2026 Warrior Games * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - As Team Army prepares to compete in the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, many athletes say representing the Army carries a deeper meaning than competition alone. For Chief Warrant Officer 3 Cody Edgerton, a first-time Warrior Games athlete assig  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Seasoned traveler gives back to the College of Engineering A formative career left Texas A&M alumnus Dan Clark '90 with an abundance of knowledge and a desire to give back to the university's mechanical engineering department. By Ella Claire Williford, Contributor Stretching across continents and oceans, the Aggie Spirit follows graduates as they embark on various journeys.   more

COMMERCE, Texas, June 12 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Two Lion Rodeo Cowgirls Compete for National Titles at CNFR * A pair of East Texas A&M University Rodeo team members look to continue the program's championship tradition as they compete at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo., from June 14-20. Historically, the Lion Rodeo program has found plenty of success at the CNFR, with  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol warns about dangers and consequences of entering the canals * EL PASO, Texas - The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning people on both sides of the border about the dangers and consequences of entering the International Boundary and Water Commission canals that parallel the U.S.- Mexico border. Every year large volumes of water are  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has ordered a referendum for pecan growers across 15 states to determine whether they support continuing the federal marketing order governing pecan handling. The vote will be conducted through Aug. 3, 2026, among eligible growers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. Eli  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on June 11, 2026: Here are excerpts: * * * NOTE: On June 11, 2026, the June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was reposted to correct an error in the U.S. Sugar Supply and Use Table 16. Deliveries for human consumption for the 2025/26 fiscal year was incorrectly shown as 12.259 million STRV. The correct value is 12.385 milli  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio receives final verification of compliance from national accrediting agency * The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has achieved another significant milestone in the creation of a unified university, as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) affirmed the verification of the institution's continued compliance with its ac  more

TYLER, Texas, June 12 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Awarded $247K for Opioid Recovery Initiative * The University of Texas at Tyler received a $241,779.73 grant from the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to support a rural-focused initiative for opioid use disorder. Led by Dr. Tuan Le, UT Tyler School of Medicine associate professor, the Rural Opioid Access, Delivery and Support -or ROADS -to Recovery initiative utilizes an integr  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch-Cornyn Bipartisan 'Carla Walker Act' to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate * The bipartisan, bicameral legislation supports advanced DNA technology for investigative agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) this week celebrated the Senate's passage of their bipartisan Carla Walker Act, legislation which would allow existing federal g  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * What your zip code may reveal about your future heart health * Where a person lives can have a greater impact on their future heart health than previously understood. A new study co-led by Kai Zhang, PhD, professor in the Department of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, found that neighborhood social determinants of health in early adulthood are associated with an increased ris  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse and Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect Women's Right to Cross State Lines for Abortion Care * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) re-introduced the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, legislation that would bar anti-choice states and localities from restricting travel for abortion services and enable individuals to  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * WTR Names 4 Haynes Boone Trademark Partners as 2026 Global Leaders Haynes Boone Trademark Partners Purvi Patel Albers, Jeff Becker, David Bell and Tiffany Ferris have achieved 2026 Global Leader status from World Trademark Review (WTR). Ferris earned the distinction for the first time this year, while Albers, Becker and Bell were each recognized for the eighth consecutive year. To qualify, indivi  more