Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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2026 ABCA/ATEC National Coaches of the Year Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 25 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/ATEC National Coaches of the Year Announced The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to recognize the 2026 National Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions. The ABCA/ATEC National and Regional Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year committees in   more
2026 AIA Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Leads the World with $1 Trillion in Sales
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 AIA Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Leads the World with $1 Trillion in Sales The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, today released the 2026 edition of Facts & Figures, highlighting the American aerospace and defense industry's continued strength and reach across the global economy  more
6 military hospitals and clinics recognized as Centers of Excellence
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 6 military hospitals and clinics recognized as Centers of Excellence * Defense Health Agency Director Vice Adm. Darin K. Via has formally established regional centers of excellence to deliver premier specialty care supporting critical warfighting capabilities. Emerging in response to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the new Specialty Care Centers of Excellence are desig  more
7-Eleven Inc. Serves Up Star-Spangled Savings for Fourth of July Weekend
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Serves Up Star-Spangled Savings for Fourth of July Weekend Limited-time restaurant deals bring the flavor and fireworks for America's 250th - Fireworks aren't the only thing stealing the show this Fourth of July. For America's 250th birthday, 7-Eleven, Inc. is lighting up the holiday weekend with limited-time offers across participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(  more
Air Force Modernizes Readiness Tracking to Cut Admin Burden for Airmen
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force Modernizes Readiness Tracking to Cut Admin Burden for Airmen JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - In a move to provide streamlined training management and reduce administrative burdens, Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel are actively migrating the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program, along with its 12 associated Ready Training Areas (  more
Air Force officially accepts T-7A Ground Based Training System delivery
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force officially accepts T-7A Ground Based Training System delivery JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) devices into the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The formal transfer of these highly advanced aircraft simulators repres  more
Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 6,668 Air Force staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,080 eligibles for a selection rate of 26.59 percent in the 26E6 promotion cycle. The average overall score for those selected was 373.69. Selecte  more
Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports * Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference. The agreement, through Disney Advertising, is headlined by the launch of the Allstate SEC Women's Champi  more
Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports * BIRMINGHAM, Alabama and NORTHBROOK, Ill. (June 25, 2026) - Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference. The agreement, thr  more
America First Legal Urges FCC to Factor Risk of Harm to Children Evidenced by Recent Children's Hospital Settlements into Consideration of Updated Content Warnings for Young Audiences
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Urges FCC to Factor Risk of Harm to Children Evidenced by Recent Children's Hospital Settlements into Consideration of Updated Content Warnings for Young Audiences * America First Legal (AFL) is continuing its fight to ensure that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gives parents clear, accurate, and timely information about gende  more
American Airlines: Forever Forward at DFW - Connection Machine
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Forever Forward at DFW: A connection machine In the latest episode of Forever Forward at DFW, American's Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper discusses the importance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to American's broader network and the investments the airline is making to further strengthen its largest and most connected hub. DFW -- a connection machine -- has an outsized impact on the rest of t  more
Arcapita and Hines Enter Agreement to Explore Joint Investments in GCC Industrial and Logistics Real Estate
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release with Arcapita Group Holdings Limited: * * * Arcapita and Hines Enter Agreement to Explore Joint Investments in GCC Industrial and Logistics Real Estate Arcapita Group Holdings Limited ("Arcapita"), the global alternative investment firm, and Hines, one of the world's largest real assets investment managers, announced a partnership to together explore the creation of an institutional-grade pla  more
Army announces conditional lease awards for domestic critical mineral processing facilities to secure defense supply chains
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army announces conditional lease awards for domestic critical mineral processing facilities to secure defense supply chains In a major step toward strengthening national defense and securing domestic supply chains, the U.S. Army announced today the conditional award of long-term leases to four companies to design, finance, build, and operate critical mineral processing facilities on Army installations. Leveraging u  more
AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- AT&T issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares The board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares, payable August 3, 2026 Key Takeaways: * The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on   more
ATEC Continuous Evaluation Campaign: Purpose-Driven Learning
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 25 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * ATEC Continuous Evaluation Campaign: Purpose-Driven Learning * Testing costs too much and takes too long. Guilty. The Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is committed to doing better. As the Army moves at speed toward continuous transformation, ATEC is fundamentally changing how we support decisions to deploy new capabilities that defeat emerging threats. The linear,  more
Autonomous vehicles could potentially cut DFW congestion
DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * Autonomous vehicles could potentially cut DFW congestion * Driverless cars could ease commutes in Dallas-Fort Worth, a new study led by SMU suggests. SMU civil and environmental engineering professor Khaled Abdelghany and his collaborators used a sophisticated North Texas travel model to evaluate how connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) might impact traffic by 2045. They found that widespread ado  more
Bacco to Launch Guest Chef Series "The Big Night" at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
TORONTO, Ontario, June 25 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Bacco to Launch Guest Chef Series "The Big Night" at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville * Bacco, the newly opened Tuscan-inspired steakhouse at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, announces The Big Night, a Sunday Supper dining experience. The immersive, one-night-a-month dinner will feature famed guest chefs and sommeliers from across the country. Launching on August 9, 2026, each  more
Booz Allen to Acquire Ultra I&C Mission Solutions Business, Further Strengthening Defense Technology Portfolio
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Booz Allen to Acquire Ultra I&C Mission Solutions Business, Further Strengthening Defense Technology Portfolio Combination will enhance technology solutions for national security missions - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra Group, an Advent portfolio company, to  more
Caterpillar Foundation Announces $2.5 Million Initiative in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
PEORIA, Illinois, June 26 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Foundation Announces $2.5 Million Initiative in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary Donations to the Smithsonian and Points of Light will help equip the next generation with in-demand skills and mobilize Caterpillar employee community service - IRVING, Texas - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Caterpillar Fou  more
Census Bureau: Populations in All Age Groups Growing in the South, Driven by Outlying Counties in Metro Areas
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Populations in All Age Groups Growing in the South, Driven by Outlying Counties in Metro Areas All age groups in the South grew faster than in any other region from 2020 to 2025, primarily fueled by outlying metro counties, according to new Vintage 2025 estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Many counties across the country saw slower growth in the past year, but those in the South we  more
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Awards Grants to Support Veteran Resilience in Celebration of the United States of America's 250th Anniversary
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation awards grants to support veteran resilience in celebration of the United States of America's 250th anniversary Grants awarded to 17 Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations to connect veterans to programs for mental health, housing and everyday needs CenterPoint employs more than 700 veterans across the company, who continue to serve communities by providing safe,   more
Christina Davidson, MD, FACOG, Joins ACOG as Chief Medical Officer
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release: * * * Christina Davidson, MD, FACOG, Joins ACOG as Chief Medical Officer * This week, Christina Davidson, MD, FACOG, a nationally recognized academic leader and board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist, joined ACOG as its new chief medical officer. In her new role, Dr. Davidson will oversee the organization's clinical guidance development, quality im  more
Congressman Greg Casar Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Greg Casar Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) announced Bella Lucia Jaimes as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Texas's 35th congressional district. "The Congressional Art Competition gives students across central Texas a unique chance to make their mark in the hall  more
Congressman Keith Self Introduces Resolution to Repeal the 17th Amendment
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Resolution to Repeal the 17th Amendment * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a joint resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment and restore the Founders' original vision for the United States Senate by returning the selection of U.S. Senators to state legislatures. Ratified in 1913, the 17th Amendment shifted the election of senators from state legislatures to dir  more
Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with USDA Regarding New World Screwworm and Potential for Mass Euthanasia of Pets
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with USDA Regarding New World Screwworm and Potential for Mass Euthanasia of Pets * Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins sharing her concerns for the potential for New World Screwworm (NWS) to lead to mass euthanasia of pets. The letter can be found here or below: Dear Secretary R  more
Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Military Funding, Military Promotions, Readiness and More During Markup of Defense FY27 Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Military Funding, Military Promotions, Readiness and More During Markup of Defense FY27 Funding Bill * Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee did their mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill. As a member of the committee, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) secured $45 million for El Paso, $41.1 million for Texas, and int  more
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump to Remove Protections for Temporary Protected Status Holders
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump to Remove Protections for Temporary Protected Status Holders * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration in the Temporary Protected Status cases: "Today, the Supreme Court gave the Trump administration a dangerous green  more
Construction Jobs Increase In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas From May 2025 To May 2026 Amid Rising Costs, Ebbing Demand And Threats To Infrastructure Work
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas From May 2025 To May 2026 Amid Rising Costs, Ebbing Demand And Threats To Infrastructure Work * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Experience Largest Number and Percentage of Job Gains Over Latest 12 Months; Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. and Lawton, Okla. Have   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps Hazard: The heating element can remain energized during a ground fault, despite being turned off, posing a risk of fire or burn injury to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 25, 2026 Units: About 13,514 (In addition, about 53 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact:  more
CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation By Captain Rachael Parks, Holm Center Public Affairs  MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Maxwell Air Force Base June 18, where he served as the guest speaker for the newest class of leaders graduating from Officer Training School, Class 26-12.  The visit provid  more
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Help Rural Schools Strengthen UIL Academics
COMMERCE, Texas, June 25 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Help Rural Schools Strengthen UIL Academics * East Texas A&M University welcomed educators from across Northeast Texas on June 10 for a free UIL Academics Workshop designed to help rural school districts strengthen their academic competition programs and better engage students. Hosted by the Department of Curri  more
Davids Leads Congressional Action as New World Screwworm Cases Threaten Kansas Beef Production, Prices
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Davids Leads Congressional Action as New World Screwworm Cases Threaten Kansas Beef Production, Prices  Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), led 21 New Democrat Coalition (link is external) members in demanding answers from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins about the U.S. Department of Agriculture  more
Earl Carl Institute Receives $300,000 Grant to Expand Heirs' Property and Estate Planning Services
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Earl Carl Institute Receives $300,000 Grant to Expand Heirs' Property and Estate Planning Services * The Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy at Texas Southern University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Rockwell Fund to expand their heirs' property and estate planning services in Houston's Kashmere Gardens community over the next two years. The new award comes in addition to a $300,000  more
EPA Seeks Comment on Akron Superfund Cost Recovery Settlements
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on two proposed administrative settlement agreements aimed at recovering response costs associated with cleanup work at the Recycletronics-Akron Farm Facility Superfund Site in Iowa. According to a notice published on June 23, 2026, EPA Region 7 negotiated separate settlements with WM Recycle America, LLC, Houston, Texas, and Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, companies ide  more
Evidence Does Not Support Claimed Social Media Harms, TechFreedom Tells Fifth Circuit
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Evidence Does Not Support Claimed Social Media Harms, TechFreedom Tells Fifth Circuit Yesterday, TechFreedom was joined by thirteen scholars of youth mental health and technology in an amici brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to affirm a district court order blocking Texas's App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). Our brief explains why the la  more
FAA Establishes Class E Airspace at Cedar Creek Ranch Airport in Texas Effective October 29
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a rule establishing Class E airspace at Cedar Creek Ranch Airport in Barksdale, Texas, to support instrument flight rule operations and accommodate instrument procedures being developed for the airport. The rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026, and amends 14 CFR Part 71 by creating Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface around the airport. The   more
FAA Establishes Class E Airspace at Rancho Hielo Brazos Airport in Texas to Support IFR Operations
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a rule establishing Class E airspace at Rancho Hielo Brazos Airport, Glen Rose, Texas, supporting instrument flight rule operations. The rule establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Rancho Hielo Brazos Airport to accommodate instrument flight procedures developed for the airport. The amendment to 14 CFR Part 71 becomes effective at 0901 UTC on  more
FERC Accelerates Power Grid Hook-Ups for AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * FERC Accelerates Power Grid Hook-Ups for AI Data Centers * Key Takeaways 1 FERC has ordered the six regional grid operators to expedite connections for large energy users, including AI data centers, to the nation's grid. 2 The move is a step towards reducing consumer concern about data centers driving up electricity prices, and will leave states in control of retail rates. 3  more
FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Celebrate Revitalization of Affordable Single-Family Homes in Laguna, New Mexico
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Celebrate Revitalization of Affordable Single-Family Homes in Laguna, New Mexico * LAGUNA, NEW MEXICO - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), First National Bank Texas (FNBT) and The Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise (LHDME) celebrated today the revitalization a  more
From classroom to global career: Honors College graduates head to Japan to teach through prestigious cultural exchange program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * From classroom to global career: Honors College graduates head to Japan to teach through prestigious cultural exchange program * Four recent UT San Antonio graduates are using their academic experiences and cross-cultural skills to succeed in their new international career opportunities after being selected for the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program. Arwen Addison '26, Ian  more
Goodfellow Operational Medical Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Goodfellow Operational Medical Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander By Staff Sgt. Nathan Call, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs  GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The Goodfellow Operational Medical Readiness Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, June 17.  The assumption of command ceremony is a tradition  more
Governor Abbott Announces $2.3 Million In Grant Funding For Electric Reliability In The Panhandle
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $2.3 Million In Grant Funding For Electric Reliability In The Panhandle * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) members in the Texas Panhandle region. The grant will fund technology improvements for greater weatherization of the utility's electricit  more
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Quantum Global Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Quantum Global Technologies * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,074,255 has been extended to Quantum Global Technologies, LLC (QGT) for its new services facility in Austin. The facility is expected to create 287 new jobs and represents more than $43 million in capit  more
Haynes Boone Advises ASP Isotopes on Private Placement and Reverse Merger to List Noble Africa on Nasdaq
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Advises ASP Isotopes on Private Placement and Reverse Merger to List Noble Africa on Nasdaq Haynes Boone advised ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) in connection with a transformative private placement and reverse merger that is expected to establish Noble Africa Inc. as a Nasdaq-listed company focused on advancing Renergen's Virginia Gas Project in South Africa. Under the terms of the  more
Haynes Boone Secures Church Autonomy Victory in Federal Class Action Against Gateway Church
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Church Autonomy Victory in Federal Class Action Against Gateway Church Haynes Boone secured a significant victory for Gateway Church after a federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit challenging the church's handling of member donations, holding that the claims are barred by the First Amendment's ecclesiastical abstention doctrine. In a June 23 order from the U.  more
Hendrix Introduces Longtime Corporate Leader as Executive Director of Career Success Ahead of Fall Launch
CONWAY, Arkansas, June 25 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix introduces longtime corporate leader as executive director of career success ahead of fall launch Hendrix College has named alumna Julie Agee Gillaspy '92 the inaugural executive director of career success ahead of the launch of Via Hendrix, its new program that centers career preparation as a cornerstone of the undergraduate liberal arts experience. Gillaspy is returning to her alma mater after se  more
Hines Expands Infrastructure-Critical Real Assets Portfolio With Heathrow Logistics Park
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines Expands Infrastructure-Critical Real Assets Portfolio with Heathrow Logistics Park Acquisition from funds managed by Blackstone builds scale across Hines' European logistics platform - (LONDON) - Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, has acquired Heathrow Logistics Park, a 317,000 square foot prime logistics asset in West London, on behalf of Hines European Co  more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Nehls Issues Statement at Hearing on National Airspace System
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following statement from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System": * * * Airports are more than transportation hubs, they are economic engines supporting Americans' livelihoods, connecting communities, and enhancing quality of life. There are nearly 5,000 public-use airports and heliports across the U  more
Immune molecule may drive excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder
LA JOLLA, California, June 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Immune molecule may drive excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder Scripps Research scientists showed that blocking an immune molecule tied to inflammation reduced alcohol consumption in mice.  - The drugs that keep rheumatoid arthritis in check may one day help people stop drinking. A new Scripps Research study shows that an anti-inflammatory molecule, already approve  more
Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommDeke Adams, Defensive Ends - West Virginia
WACO, Texas, June 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommDeke Adams, Defensive Ends - West Virginia * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Deke Adams, Defensive Ends Coach at West Virginia University. With coaching experience spanning multiple levels of football, Coach Adams shares insights from a career built on perseverance, strong relati  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'Valuing the Future: Pennsylvania's Shrinking Fossil Fuel Footprint Leaves a Widening Fiscal Gap'
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on June 16, 2026 by Dan Cohn, Connor Chung and Trey Cowan entitled "Valuing the Future: Pennsylvania's shrinking fossil fuel footprint leaves a widening fiscal gap." Here is the executive summary: * * * Pennsylvania's budget is heading towards a crisis. The state's expanding deficit is unabated as projected spending is growing at twice the pace of tax receipts. The fossil  more
Jacqualyn Fouse gives $2.5M to College of Business
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Jacqualyn Fouse gives $2.5M to College of Business * A $2.5 million commitment from University of Texas at Arlington alumna Dr. Jacqualyn (Jackie) Fouse will enhance career preparation and accelerate global learning experiences for UTA College of Business students. The gift includes $1.5 million to launch and support a dedicated College of Business Career Services Center and $1 mi  more
James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in   more
KBR Names Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of its Mission Technology Solutions Spin-off Business
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSxrep) -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * KBR Names Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of its Mission Technology Solutions Spin-off Business - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the appointments of Michael LaRouche as President and Chief Executive Officer-Designate and Nicholas Veasey as Executive Vice President and Chief Fina  more
Lessons From Singapore in Tackling Global Water Scarcity
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Lessons From Singapore in Tackling Global Water Scarcity * By Margaret Riley, Senior Director, Water The Founding Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, famously declared in a 2008 speech that "every other policy had to bend at the knees for our water survival". Since then, against all odds, the tiny island with very li  more
LightBay Capital Invests in IT Managed Services Provider Centre Technologies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LightBay Capital Invests in IT Managed Services Provider Centre Technologies Ropes & Gray advised LightBay Capital in a strategic investment and partnership with Centre Technologies, a leading Texas-based IT managed service provider. The partnership announced on June 24 provides Centre with additional capital and resources to enter new geographies and service lines, deepen its AI, cloud and cybers  more
LPL Welcomes NorthStar Wealth Advisory
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * LPL Welcomes NorthStar Wealth Advisory SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Ronald White has launched a new independent practice, NorthStar Wealth Advisors, with support from Good Life Companies, an LPL Financial-affiliated firm. The team reported serving approximately $160 million in advisory, brokerage and retir  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of a Shopping Center in La Porte, Texas
ENCINO, California, June 26 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of a Shopping Center in La Porte, Texas LA PORTE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of La Porte Plaza, a 20,477-square-foot multi-tenant retail property. "After just 10 days on the market, the pr  more
Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws * Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitu  more
Moody Center announces exhibition exploring math, science and tech rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Moody Center announces exhibition exploring math, science and tech rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems * Through a framing of North, Central and South America as interconnected regions, "Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas" brings together contemporary Indigenous and Latin American artists whose practices illuminate knowledge as a living technology, through which the mathe  more
New OMRF findings pave way to a deeper understanding of cancer
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 25 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * New OMRF findings pave way to a deeper understanding of cancer * A team of researchers that includes a group of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists has upended conventional wisdom about how cells interact. Their new finding holds far-reaching implications for conditions including cancer. For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, all  more
Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Twenty-Five of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
IRVING, Texas, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Twenty-Five of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Building Twentyone and Fighting With Hope Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 25, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both  more
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
BURBANK, California, June 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of "The 2026 ESPYS" nominees is available here and fans can ca  more
Nominees Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Nominees Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of The 2026 ESPYS nominees is avail able here and fans can cast their vote o  more
North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025 * BTS 26-55 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and co  more
OMB Deputy Director Nominee Duncan Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Hal Duncan, President Trump's nominee to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, from a June 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of this esteemed Committee for holding this hearing. I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to come before you as President Trump's nominee for Deputy Director of the Office of Management and   more
On Anniversary of Dobbs, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Dobbs, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub * Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in 'Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization', which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that the New York State Department of Health and the NYC D  more
OSHA Funding Cuts Would Endanger Workers
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * OSHA Funding Cuts Would Endanger Workers Congress should reject the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for FY 27, Public Citizen said in a letter sent to Senate appropriators. The Senate should maintain OSHA funding at no less than the FY 26 enacted level of $629.3 million, because anything less would compromise the agency's ab  more
Polsinelli Represents Legacy Investing in Acquisition of 50MW Texas Data Center Development Site
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 26 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Represents Legacy Investing in Acquisition of 50MW Texas Data Center Development Site Polsinelli recently represented Legacy Investing, a real estate platform focused on high-performance properties, in its acquisition of a development site outside San Antonio, Texas, where the company plans to develop a 50-megawatt data center campus. The project marks another significant investment by Legacy  more
Pressley Denounces Devastating Supreme Court Ruling to Allow Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Syria, Others
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Pressley Denounces Devastating Supreme Court Ruling to Allow Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Syria, & Others In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti Temporary Protected Status for Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals is At Risk - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, denounced the Supreme Cou  more
Rep. Al Green Addresses President Trump's Housing Crisis and His Inaction on Housing Bill
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Addresses President Trump's Housing Crisis and His Inaction on Housing Bill * (Washington, DC) -On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor addressing President Trump's housing crisis and his inaction on the housing bill. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external).   more
Rep. Escobar Questions DHS Secretary Mullin During Oversight Hearing, Discusses Socorro Detention Warehouses and More
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Questions DHS Secretary Mullin During Oversight Hearing, Discusses Socorro Detention Warehouses and More * This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin during an oversight hearing of the Homeland Security subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. Present at the hearing was DHS Deputy Secr  more
Rep. Pfluger Selected to Decorate Texas Scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Selected to Decorate Texas Scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that will be displayed in Washington, D.C. for millions of visitors. Representing Texas's proud energy herit  more
Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Strengthen Intelligence Sharing Advances Through Committee on Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Strengthen Intelligence Sharing Advances Through Committee on Homeland Security Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026. The legislation was advanced out of the Committee on Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote. Th  more
Reps. Bera, Fletcher, Schrier, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Reproductive Health Care Training
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Bera, Fletcher, Schrier, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Reproductive Health Care Training * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act, legislation to expand access to comprehensive reproductive health care training for medical student  more
Reuters: US lawmaker introduces bill to require AI companies to report critical incidents
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reuters: US lawmaker introduces bill to require AI companies to report critical incidents * A Republican lawmaker on Thursday proposed legislation that would require AI model developers to report dangerous capabilities, security breaches and safety incidents. The draft legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas, would mandate AI companies to report to the U.S. Commerc  more
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Sales Manager Charged in Alleged Fraudulent Oil and Gas Offering
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:22-cv-1415; N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael Bowen and Chol Kim a/k/a Brandon Kim, No. 3:22-cv-1415 (N.D. Tex. filed June 30, 2022) On June 8, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment by consent as to Michael Bowen, whom the SEC previously charged with making false and misleadin  more
Senate of Universitat Heidelberg Elects 5 Vice-Rectors
HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 25 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Senate of Universitat Heidelberg Elects Five Vice-Rectors Terms in office of Rohini Kuner, Guido Kanschat, Jan Christian Gertz, Silke Hertel and Marc-Philippe Weller begin from October 2026 - In its meeting of 23 June, the Senate of Heidelberg University elected five Vice-Rectors. Pharmacologist Prof. Dr Rohini Kuner will be responsible in the Rectorate for the area of Research and Transfer. Mathe  more
Service members find healing through Warrior Games, share recovery journey battling invisible wounds
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Service members find healing through Warrior Games, share recovery journey battling invisible wounds * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Long after the gunfire stopped, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy "Mop" Mapalo continued fighting. The San Antonio native, now serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 49th Security Forces Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New  more
Should patients learn they have cancer from an online portal?
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Should patients learn they have cancer from an online portal? * DALLAS - June 24, 2026 - The widespread use of electronic patient portals to provide quick access to test results presents healthcare professionals with an important challenge: How should new cancer diagnoses be communicated? An increasing number of patients are learning about new or recurrent cancer diagnoses  more
State Department Issues Public Schedule for June 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for June 26, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the White House. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU 1:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Salvadoran Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meeti  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21150) entitled "Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines Inc. - Control - Greyhound Midwest Bus LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Continuance in Control. SUMMARY: On May 26, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an intersta  more
Team Hanscom staff sergeants selected for promotion
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Team Hanscom staff sergeants selected for promotion * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Base officials announced that six Team Hanscom staff sergeants are among the 6,668 selected for promotion to technical sergeant in the 26E6 promotion cycle.  Base officials will host a promotion release event in July at the Minuteman Commons to formally recognize those selected for te  more
Tenn. Economic Dept.: Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County * Metal fabricator to create more than 30 new jobs, invest over $1.6M in Mount Pleasant * Announcement marks over 30 years of business in Tennessee - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hygrade Components CEO Randa  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Top Teams Honored at 2026 TEES Annual Research Conference
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Top teams honored at 2026 TEES Annual Research Conference The TEES Annual Research Conference showcases how collaboration drives innovation; this year's winners are advancing disaster resilience, water quality, rural health, cybersecurity, lunar research and energy infrastructure for Texas and beyond. By Lauren Jenkins, Contributor The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station  more
Texas Highway Projects Receive Final Federal Approvals, Triggering November Deadline for Court Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced final federal actions for six highway projects across Texas, setting a Nov. 20, 2026, deadline for judicial challenges. The notice, published by the agency on June 23, states that actions taken by the Texas Department of Transportation and other federal agencies grant licenses, permits and approvals required for the transportation projects. The action also starts the clock for legal  more
Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management Launch Development of C.250,000 Sqm Madrid Logistics Park
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management launch development of c.250,000 sqm Madrid logistics park Construction underway on the first c.25,000 sqm building at Blue Hub Logistics, with delivery targeted for early 2027 - Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), on behalf o  more
UIS legal studies professor admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 25 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS legal studies professor admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar * University of Illinois Springfield Professor of Legal Studies Deborah Anthony was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States during a June 18 ceremony in Washington, D.C. The admission allows Anthony to practice before the nation's highest court. Only a select group of attorneys are admitted to t  more
University of Texas Dallas: Autonomous Vehicles May Drive Away Parking Congestion
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Autonomous Vehicles May Drive Away Parking Congestion By Veronica Gonzalez High parking costs in central business districts and lengthy morning drive times can turn downtown commuting into an expensive slog. Dr. Neda Mirzaeian, assistant professor of operations management in the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas, is first author of a study exami  more
University of Texas's Clinical Research Receives Key Accreditation
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * University's Clinical Research Receives Key Accreditation The University of Texas at Dallas has received full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP). The designation affirms the University's commitment to ethical, high quality research that involves human subjects. AAHRPP is an independent nonprofit that uses a peer-driven, educ  more
UNT chemistry professor, supported by Welch Foundation, looks to solve complex challenges in waste management
DENTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT chemistry professor, supported by Welch Foundation, looks to solve complex challenges in waste management * DENTON (UNT), Texas -At the University of North Texas, Distingued Research Professor and Welch Chair in Chemistry Shengqian Ma is leading research that could help solve some of today's biggest challenges in energy, environmental protection and critical materials supply. His work focuses  more
USDA Secretary Rollins Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of President Trump, to  more
UT Health San Antonio Identifies the First Potential Probiotic Treatment for Lupus
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio identifies the first potential probiotic treatment for lupus Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome, or ecosystem, and lupus, which could lead to more effective treatment of the disease, in a study published in Nature Communicat  more
UT Health San Antonio Researcher Receives $400,000 Komen Grant to Study Therapeutic Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio researcher receives $400,000 Komen grant to study therapeutic yoga for breast cancer survivors Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, a cancer researcher at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is receiving a two-year, $400,000 leadership grant from Susan G. Komen to study cancer survivorship. She aims to enhan  more
UT San Antonio College of Sciences invests in new multidisciplinary research through inaugural Seed Grant Initiative
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio College of Sciences invests in new multidisciplinary research through inaugural Seed Grant Initiative * From exploring organic matter on Mars and Europa to reversing stem cell aging, researchers from the UT San Antonio College of Sciences will have the opportunity to further their work with the help of the Seed Grant Initiative. Investigators driving three innovative projects   more
UTA examines risks of GPS reliance in military
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA examines risks of GPS reliance in military * In today's technology-driven world, it's easy to rely on a smartphone's GPS to get across town. But what happens when it stops working? That question is at the center of new research at The University of Texas at Arlington. Understanding how to navigate without digital tools can be challenging for anyone, but it is especially critic  more
UTEP College of Education Earns National Recognition for Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading
EL PASO, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP College of Education Earns National Recognition for Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading Elementary education program achieves top marks in new national report - The undergraduate program for elementary teacher preparation at The University of Texas at El Paso has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). This grade recognizes how well the program prepares f  more
UTMB researchers awarded USDA funding for projects focused on screwworm detection and response
GALVESTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB researchers awarded USDA funding for projects focused on screwworm detection and response * Two University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) projects have been selected for funding as part of a $105 million national effort supporting research to support research aimed at strengthening U.S. defenses against the New World screwworm (NWS). The announcement comes as the parasite has rea  more
VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo  more
Veteran finds fulfillment in a new mission at UNT Health
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Veteran finds fulfillment in a new mission at UNT Health * Raul Cantu grew up in Gatesville, Texas. The son of a Vietnam veteran, Cantu says he always craved challenge and adventure. Fresh out of Gatesville High School in 2000, he enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio but quickly realized college lacked the structure he wanted. At 18, just months before the September   more
Whitehouse Renews Demand for DOJ Documents Related to Unexplained Transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell to Cushier Prison
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Renews Demand for DOJ Documents Related to Unexplained Transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell to Cushier Prison Whitehouse's previous letter to BOP - sent more than ten months ago - and FOIA request went unanswered  'Ms. Maxwell's abrupt transfer has the appearance of a political favor orchestrated by Acting Attorney General Blanche,' writes Whitehouse - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehou  more
World Trademark Review Names Edward Colbert to 2026 Global Leaders List
DALLAS, Texas, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * World Trademark Review Names Edward Colbert to 2026 Global Leaders List * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that special counsel Edward T. Colbert has been ranked among the 2026 Global Leaders: Private Practice for the United States: DC Metro Area by World Trademark Review (WTR). The WTR Global Leaders list showcases "the world's foremost law firm and corporate   more