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'Austin Monthly' Lists 53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among "Austin's Top Attorneys" of 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, July 11 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 'Austin Monthly' Lists 53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among "Austin's Top Attorneys" of 2026 Jackson Walker congratulates the 53 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthly's list of "Austin's Top Attorneys" for 2026. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories. Congratulations to the following attorneys   more
59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Robert K. Bogart, Director of Defense Health Network Central and Commander, Medical Readiness Comman  more
75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command pioneers AI solutions for Operational Sentinel Justice 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command pioneers AI solutions for Operational Sentinel Justice 26 * AUSTIN, Texas - Army Reserve Soldiers leveraged cutting-edge technology to modernize administrative and planning tasks, demonstrating new artificial intelligence applications during a collaborative code-a-thon held at a company that focuses on search engine technology and generative AI, Ma  more
Aaron Reitz takes oath as new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
HOUSTON, Texas, July 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Aaron Reitz takes oath as new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas * HOUSTON - Today Aaron Reitz took his oath as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. He was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei. Reitz will lead one of the largest and busiest U.S. Attorney's Offices in the country. "I'm honored to serve as the c  more
Academic Portfolio Continues To Expand Amid Tarleton State Growth
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Academic Portfolio Continues To Expand Amid Tarleton State Growth * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health. Since 2019, Tarleton State has received approva  more
ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona's Proposition 314
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * ACLU, Florence Project File Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional State Deportation Scheme in Arizona's Proposition 314 The ACLU, ACLU of Arizona, and the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project are seeking an emergency injunction to stop the previously deferred Section 5 of Proposition 314 from taking effect. - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Arizona   more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 8 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Mills Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Today, Acting Attorney General Mills announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, faile  more
Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2024 * Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, a 0.2 percent increase from 8.56 million workers in 2023, according to statistics on U.S. affiliate operations and finances released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic  more
AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce it has been named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list. "We are honored to be recognized as one of America's best companies," said Phil Ulrich, AEP executive vice president and chief human resources officer. "This rec  more
Air Liquide to invest over 200M USD to support chemical manufacturing expansion in Texas
PARIS, France, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Air Liquide, a supplier of gases, technologies and services, posted the following news release: * * * Air Liquide to invest over 200M USD to support chemical manufacturing expansion in Texas * The Air Liquide Group has reached a major milestone in its long-standing relationship with Oxea by expanding its production capabilities at Oxea's site in Bay City, Texas in the United States. This strategic 200 million US dollar investment involves the co  more
American Economic Liberties Project Senior Legal Fellow Van Dyck Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Katherine Van Dyck, senior legal fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Field of Fees: Private Equity's Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to ret  more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Results of First-Ever MLB Fan Culinary Vote With 'Betsy's Banana Ice Cream Sundae' to Debut During 2026 MLB All-Star Week
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Results of First-Ever MLB Fan Culinary Vote with 'Betsy's Banana Ice Cream Sundae' to Debut during 2026 MLB All-Star Week First-of-its-kind initiative gave fans a direct role in shaping the food & beverage experience at Citizens Bank Park, home of th  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Attorney General Mayes today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, f  more
Army Engineer R&D Development Center: Mapping, Planning Tool Provides Situational Awareness on a Global Scale
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Mapping, planning tool provides situational awareness on a global scale By By Tim Reeves, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center When devastating and fatal floodwaters struck Kerr County, Texas, in July 2025, first responders did not rely on radio chatter to coordinate their rescue operations. They used a shared digital map to track efforts and hazards   more
Association of Health Care Journalists: Reporting on MAHA and distrust responsibly
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 10 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Reporting on MAHA and distrust responsibly 'Why should I trust you?': Reporting at the intersection of mistrust and MAHA By Josh Archote/Texas Health Journalism Fellow Reporting on the rift between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and mainstream public health experts requires a delicate balance between empathy and facts, panelists at HJ26 said. Mark Ab  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again
ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again * July 10, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon for again attempting to unlawfully cut federal funding for school-based mental health ser  more
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Aaron Reitz on Appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Aaron Reitz on Appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas * Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulates Aaron Reitz, former Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy at the Office of the Attorney General, on his appointment to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. Reitz served as Deputy Attorney Gener  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Honors Child Support Assistant Attorneys General of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Honors Child Support Assistant Attorneys General of the Year * Attorney General Ken Paxton is pleased to announce the recognition of the selection of eleven Assistant Attorneys General ("AAGs") of the Year from the Child Support Division, recognizing exceptional dedication to serving Texas families and children. One AAG was selected from each of the state's ten chi  more
Balfour Beatty VINCI Welcomes New Welding Apprentices to HS2 Project
LONDON, England, July 11 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release: * * * Balfour Beatty VINCI welcomes new welding apprentices to HS2 project Balfour Beatty VINCI has welcomed a new cohort of welding operative apprentices who will play a key role in delivering the Curzon Approaches - the series of viaducts connecting HS2 services to Birmingham's Curzon Street Station. Created in partnership with Balfour Beatty VINCI's supply chain partners Martifer and A  more
Baylor University: ABCs of Joy - How Adversity, Belonging and Curiosity Lead to a Fuller Life
WACO, Texas, July 11 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * The ABCs of Joy: How Adversity, Belonging and Curiosity Lead to a Fuller Life Baylor researcher explains how the ABCs of Joy can help young people transform temporary happiness into enduring joy By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Young people today have more technology, more convenience and more connectivity than any generation before them. Yet many are struggling with anxiety, loneliness and a grow  more
Bearkat Camp Welcomes Freshmen to Campus
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Bearkat Camp Welcomes Freshmen to Campus * Fostering belonging for Bearkats begins from the moment they are enrolled. Incoming freshmen have a chance to meet their fellow first-time students at Bearkat Camp, a three-day, two-night experience that introduces students to the spirit, pride and traditions of Sam Houston State University. Held at the University Camp grounds, Bearkat Camp boasts 340 acres  more
Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Including Congressman Al Green's Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, Will Become Law at Midnight if President Trump Does Not Sign or Veto the Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Including Congressman Al Green's Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, Will Become Law at Midnight if President Trump Does Not Sign or Veto the Legislation * (Washington, DC) -On Friday, July 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a member of the House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, stated, "Tonight,   more
Blanco Hall LEED Silver certification demonstrates university's commitment to sustainable campus growth
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Blanco Hall LEED Silver certification demonstrates university's commitment to sustainable campus growth * Blanco Hall, one of The University of Texas at San Antonio's newest residence halls, has earned LEED Silver certification. This recognition reflects the university's strong commitment to sustainable design and responsible growth across its campuses. Developed by the U.S. Green Building C  more
Bloomberg Law Honors Joseph Mueller as an "Unrivaled" Litigator
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Law Honors Joseph Mueller as an "Unrivaled" Litigator * Partner Joseph Mueller, co-chair of WilmerHale's Trial Practice, was honored by Bloomberg Law with inclusion on its 2026 list of "Unrivaled" litigators. The recognition celebrates 25 trial lawyers who lead the legal industry in high-stakes verdicts and settlements on impactful matters for clients. In a Q&A with the publica  more
Clemson University Board of Trustees selects Benjamin C. Ayers as president
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Board of Trustees selects Benjamin C. Ayers as president * Office of the President Clemson University's Board of Trustees on Thursday unanimously selected Benjamin C. Ayers, Ph.D. as the University's next president. Ayers will assume the presidency on Aug. 1. A nationally respected academic leader, accomplished administrator and award-winning educator, Ayers comes to Clemson from the  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Study Reveals How Gas Bubbles Shaped Kilauea's 2018 Lava Flow
NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals How Gas Bubbles Shaped Kilauea's 2018 Lava Flow New research shows that gas bubbles played a central role in controlling how fast and far the lava traveled, and that lava flow models need to account for bubbles to more accurately forecast where lava will stop. Highlights * Researchers used more than 200 drone videos, lava samples and numerical modeling to reconst  more
Commerce Dept. Receives Texas Foreign-Trade Zone Subzone Application
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application for subzone status for the Kerrville Public Utility Board Public Facility Corp., Garwood, Texas. Comments are due by Aug. 18, 2026, with rebuttal comments accepted through Sept. 2, 2026. Camille Evans was designated examiner for the application. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary, signed the notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Camille Evans at [Camille.Evans@trade.g  more
Counseling Professor Honored with Authors' Park Recognition in Commerce
COMMERCE, Texas, July 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Counseling Professor Honored with Authors' Park Recognition in Commerce * Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been named a 2026 Authors' Park Brick Recipient by the Commerce Public Library, recognizing his contributions as an author, educator and community leader. A commemorative brick bearing his name   more
COVID Vaccine in Early Pregnancy Led to Higher Rates of Two Birth Defects
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 11 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * COVID Vaccine in Early Pregnancy Led to Higher Rates of Two Birth Defects A new study from Iran found that two rare birth defects -- atrioventricular septal defects and cleft palate -- occurred more often in infants whose mothers received an aluminum-containing COVID-19 vac  more
CRC News: InfluenceWatch Citations for June 2026
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on July 9, 2026: * * * CRC News: InfluenceWatch citations for June 2026 News journals from The Federalist (on the right) to CounterPunch (on the left) used IW as a source last month. - The Capital Research Center launched InfluenceWatch in 2017 "after identifying a need for more fact-based, accurate descriptions of the various influencers of public policy issues." InfluenceWatch has fulfilled that mission so well t  more
DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights On Tuesday, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and Maryland House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk announced that the state's General Assembly will convene for a special session on redistricting next month. The announcement comes after more than a half dozen Republican states advanced Donald Tru  more
DNC: In the States - American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies. While Tr  more
East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
COMMERCE, Texas, July 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth * Dr. Mustafa Mashal will lead the university's next phase of research growth following its R2 designation. East Texas A&M University today announced the appointment of Dr. Mustafa Mashal as Vice President for Research and Economic Development. He will begin his new   more
Engineering as a family
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Engineering as a family * Local high school teacher, son, and daughter attend UTRGV's TxDot Civil Engineering Summer Camp RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 8, 2026 - A UTRGV civil engineering summer camp has become a true family affair for one Brownsville educator. Julietta Garcia Ramirez, an architecture design and civil engineering teacher at Brownsville ISD's Hanna Early College High  more
Eni and Halliburton achieve industry first with closed-loop rig automation in deepwater Indonesia
HOUSTON, Texas, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Eni and Halliburton achieve industry first with closed-loop rig automation in deepwater Indonesia * HOUSTON - July 9, 2026 - Halliburton today announced the successful deployment of LOGIX(tm) automation and remote operations on a deepwater exploration well with Eni offshore Indonesia. The operation marks a series of industry and   more
EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas * Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve al  more
Extreme precipitation in Central Asia connected to drought in mainland Southeast Asia
HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Extreme precipitation in Central Asia connected to drought in mainland Southeast Asia * In much of Asia, the effects of climate change are felt through the increase of extreme weather events, especially water-related ones. Droughts are becoming more common in mainland Southeast Asia, while periods with unusually large amounts of rainfall are increasing in Central Asia. Rice University's Na Wang and Sylvia Dee  more
FAA Establishes Class E Airspace for Conneaut Medical Center Heliport
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has established Class E airspace at University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center Heliport in Ohio, supporting instrument flight rule operations and instrument approach procedures. The action, published as a final rule on July 10, takes effect at 0901 UTC on Oct. 29, 2026. The agency said the airspace is needed to accommodate instrument procedures being developed for the heliport, enhancing acces  more
FAA Establishes Class E Airspace for Geneva Medical Center Heliport
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has established Class E airspace at University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Heliport to support instrument flight rule operations safely. The final rule, published July 10, will take effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The action establishes controlled airspace around the Geneva, Ohio, heliport to accommodate instrument procedures being developed for aircraft operating under instrument fl  more
FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Changes for Alma, Michigan, Following Mount Pleasant Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposes amending Class E airspace at Alma, Michigan, to support instrument flight operations after navigation system changes. The notice of proposed rulemaking would modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gratiot Community Airport in Alma following an airspace review prompted by the decommissioning of the Mount Pleasant very high frequency omnidirectional ra  more
FAA Proposes Special Safety Standards for Gulfstream G300 Side-Facing Seats
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposed special safety standards for Gulfstream G300 side-facing passenger seats with optional airbag protection systems Friday. FAA has proposed special conditions for the Gulfstream Aerospace Model G300 airplane to establish additional safety standards for side-facing passenger seats equipped with or without airbag systems. The proposal follows Gulfstream's application to certify a cabin conf  more
Federal Register: Energy Information Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Monthly Crude Oil & Lease Condensate, Natural Gas Production Report
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration issued the following information collection: * * * EIA invites public comment on the proposed collection of information, EIA-914, Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EIA is requesting a three-year extension of Form EIA-914 Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report. The surve  more
FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Help Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Woman Become a First-Time Homeowner with $20K Grant
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 -- 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 Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Help Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Woman Become a First-Time Homeowner with $20K Grant * BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, July 10, 2026 -For years, Kiffany Gordon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, wanted to transition from renting to owning a home of her own. With rising rental costs, she knew homeownership would offe  more
Florida Poly solar team gears up for historic 1,500-mile cross-country race
LAKELAND, Florida, July 9 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly solar team gears up for historic 1,500-mile cross-country race * Florida Polytechnic University's Phoenix Racing team is preparing for its first 1,500-mile cross-country solar race, its most ambitious challenge yet and the centerpiece of two national competitions in Minnesota this month. The team will compete in the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix before tackling the weeklong E  more
Gallego, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, joined a group of colleagues in urgi  more
Goldwater Institute Defends Rights of Home-Sharers in Texas
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Institute Defends Rights of Home-Sharers in Texas * The Goldwater Institute today filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the judges to reconsider a ruling that says property owners have no right to rent out their property on a short-term basis. Actually, as our brief shows, the right to own something necessarily includes the right to decide how to use that   more
Gov. Abbott appoints UTMB Health nephrologist to Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
GALVESTON, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Abbott appoints UTMB Health nephrologist to Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force * Ajay Israni, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the state's Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. Named to the panel in May, Israni will help guide statewide efforts to improve prevention, early   more
Governor Abbott Announces $148.8 Billion Economic Impact of Military Installations in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $148.8 Billion Economic Impact of Military Installations in Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced the results of a study analyzing the economic impact of United States military installations in Texas. Military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy and support 628,884 direct and indirect jobs across the state. "The tradition of mi  more
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Brad McCullouch to serve as Hinds County District Attorney
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 10 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Brad McCullouch to serve as Hinds County District Attorney * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Brad McCullouch to serve as District Attorney for the Seventh Circuit Court District, which covers Hinds County. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens upon his guilt  more
Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper
MIAMI, Florida, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper * DENVER - July 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Scott Looper as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources Practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in midstream, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and integrated energy transactions. Looper, who will be based in  more
Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection with Strategic Acquisition of Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection with Strategic Acquisition of Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, in connection with its strategic acquisition of Texas-based professional services firm Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP. Please click here to read more: CohnReznick Expands in Texas through A  more
ICYMI: In Blair County, Pa. Gov. Shapiro Welcomes Union Pacific's Historic Big Boy No. 4014, Celebrates America250 at Historic Norfolk Southern Yard
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In Blair County, Governor Shapiro Welcomes Union Pacific's Historic Big Boy No. 4014, Celebrates America250 at Historic Norfolk Southern Yard As the world's largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy 4014 drew approximately 100,000 spectators to Altoona, building off Pennsylvania's America250 celebrations and honoring the Commonwealth's industrial heritage.   more
ICYMI: Moran Warns Foreign Adversaries Are Exploiting U.S. Tax Code to Harvest American Data
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moran Warns Foreign Adversaries Are Exploiting U.S. Tax Code to Harvest American Data * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) joined Jason Hsu, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, to discuss the importance of securing American data. The discussion centered on Rep. Moran's Deterring Adversarial Access to Americans' Data Act, key legislation preventing federal tax incentives from supporting  more
IHEP Resource Quantifies Economic Value of Public Four-Year Degrees in All 50 States
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * New IHEP Resource Quantifies Economic Value of Public Four-Year Degrees in All 50 States Interactive tool shows how state and federal policies can increase the economic value generated by four-year public colleges to students and communities - The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) today released its Economic Value Simulator, a new interactive resource showing   more
Illegal alien convicted felon handed federal prison sentence for unlawful presence in the country
HOUSTON, Texas, July 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien convicted felon handed federal prison sentence for unlawful presence in the country * HOUSTON - A 37-year-old illegal alien from Mexico with a felony criminal history has been sentenced for illegally entering the country without authorization, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Ivan Garcia-Lopez pleaded guilty April 10. U.S. Dist  more
Justice Department Files Proposed Settlement With Owner and Operator of Keystone Pipeline to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Proposed Settlement with Owner and Operator of Keystone Pipeline to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas Company Agrees to Pay More than $26.8M Civil Penalty, Complete Estimated $40M in Work to Prevent Future Discharges, and Pay State of Kansas $3 Million - The Justice Department, on behalf of the Environmental Protection   more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $7  more
MALDEF STATEMENT ON FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING TO DENY STUDENTS' REQUEST TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * MALDEF STATEMENT ON FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING TO DENY STUDENTS' REQUEST TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT LOS ANGELES - On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a district court ruling that denied immigrant students in Texas the opportunity to defend a law allowing them to pay the same tuition as most students at public schools and universities.   more
METC Occupational Therapy Assistant Course reaches major milestone with ACOTE assessment
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * METC Occupational Therapy Assistant Course reaches major milestone with ACOTE assessment * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Medical Education and Training Campus Occupational Therapy Assistant course at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston - part of the Defense Health Agency -recently reached a significant milestone in its commitment   more
National honors recognize culture of support for military-affiliated students
AMES, Iowa, July 9 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * National honors recognize culture of support for military-affiliated students * Ames, Iowa - Michael Casson wasn't looking for a life-changing experience when he wandered into Iowa State University's Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) during finals week his first semester on campus. The Iowa National Guard member from Oakland, Iowa, simply needed a quiet place to study. Hours later, he walked out wi  more
National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence is the abolition of ICE.  more
Nationwide Injunctions & Universal Judicial Relief One Year After Trump V. CASA Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49022) on July 7, 2026, entitled "Nationwide Injunctions and Universal Judicial Relief One Year After Trump v. CASA:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Nationwide Injunctions Issued Since CASA CRS has also sought to evaluate the impact of Trump v. CASA by searching for nationwide injunctions issued since the date of the CASA decision. To identify relevant cases, CRS used the methodology in  more
Newmark Arranges Refinancing for Oxenfree Princeton in Princeton, TX
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Refinancing for Oxenfree Princeton in Princeton, TX Newmark announces the Company has arranged refinancing for Oxenfree Princeton, a newly delivered build-to-rent community in Princeton, Texas, on behalf of a joint venture between Core Spaces and Harrison Street Asset Management. Newmark Co-President o  more
Oceaneering Secures Petrobras Contract for ROV Services Offshore Brazil
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 7 -- Oceaneering International, a subsea engineering and applied technology company, issued the following news: * * * Oceaneering Secures Petrobras Contract for ROV Services Offshore Brazil Houston, Texas - Oceaneering International, Inc. ("Oceaneering") announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil LTDA ("MPS"), won a contract from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ("Petrobras") to deliver ROV services offshore Brazil. The aw  more
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Joshua Hasho as Corporate Executive Chef
IRVING, Texas, July 10 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Joshua Hasho as Corporate Executive Chef Dallas, TX - Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Hasho as Corporate Executive Chef. With more than 20 years of experience and a deep-rooted history with the brand, Hasho is a highly accomplished culinary leader, known for his refined expertise in cuisine and menu innovation. He brings extensive ex  more
One Small Step for Columbia Students, One Giant Leap for Roaree
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * One Small Step for Columbia Students, One Giant Leap for Roaree A Small CubeSat, One Giant Leap for Columbia Students Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Columbia Space Initiative launches Roaree, the University's lion mascot, into orbit, marking a key milestone in the club's CubeSat mission and setting the stage for a future satellite that will bring space science to New York City classrooms. Lions are land mammals, but on July   more
Optimal Blue Report: Mortgage Demand Strengthens as Purchase Activity and Pull-through Rebound
PLANO, Texas, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Optimal Blue, a capital markets platform that says it bridges primary and secondary mortgage markets, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Optimal Blue report: Mortgage demand strengthens as purchase activity and pull-through rebound Purchase locks reached their highest level since early spring as pull-through rates rebounded and non-conforming lending climbed to a multi-year high - Optimal Blue today released its June 2026 Market Advan  more
Palumbo named MSU interim athletic director
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Palumbo named MSU interim athletic director * Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced Jon Palumbo as the university's interim director of intercollegiate athletics. "Jon has been an integral part of the innovation of MSU Athletics over the past year, and I have every confidence in his ability to maintain its positive trajectory as interim athletics director,  more
Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation's top chapters
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation's top chapters * Members of Polk State College's HR Club have raved about its benefits, but if it wasn't before, the club is officially in elite company. During the SHRM26 Annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando last month, the club was recognized as one of just six nationally to receive the SHRM (Society for Human Resource  more
PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 436 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, respira  more
Ranking Member Stanton Details Trump's FEMA Failings in New Report
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Stanton Details Trump's FEMA Failings in New Report * Today, House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released a 34-page investigative report examining how the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership are misusing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resource  more
Rep. Grijalva Calls on DHS to Halt Transfer of Immigrant Children Out of Arizona
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Calls on DHS to Halt Transfer of Immigrant Children Out of Arizona * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after reports that the Department of Homeland Security plans to transfer 108 immigrant children from Arizona to facilities in Texas and Louisiana, including a 5-month-old U.S. citizen detained alongside their parent. "The Tr  more
Research for the Gut: 3 Ways Baylor University Researchers Promote Microbiome Health
WACO, Texas, July 11 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Research for the Gut: 3 ways Baylor researchers promote microbiome health At first glance, it's not a pleasant image to consider: Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live in the gut of every human. While that may sound bad, these collections -- unique to every human -- play an oversized role in human health. Their sheer scope makes them challenging to study, but the benefits of understanding them can help individua  more
Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
AMES, Iowa, July 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets * AMES, Iowa - During a scientific discussion about strategically using artificial intelligence tools to discover new crystal structures that can lead to super-strong magnets, a scientist dropped a name: "Magneto." "The master of magnetism," according to a Marvel Comics character biography. A complicated figure  more
Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA's Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative, Including Wholestone Farms for Nebraska
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA's Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration's efforts to help cons  more
Sen. Cruz Applauds Appointment of Aaron Reitz as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Applauds Appointment of Aaron Reitz as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, released the following statement after Aaron Reitz was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. Sen. Cruz said, "I applaud Aaro  more
Siemens and FuelCell Energy Collaborate to Explore Scalable Fuel Cell Power Solutions
PLANO, Texas, July 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens and FuelCell Energy Collaborate to Explore Scalable Fuel Cell Power Solutions * Siemens and FuelCell Energy, Inc. have announced a collaboration to accelerate the growth of fuel cell-based power generation. The agreement aligns electrical design and supply with fuel cell technologies to support deployment of distributed ener  more
SLB OneSubsea Awarded Major Umbilical Contract by Eni for Offshore Indonesia
HOUSTON, Texas, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB OneSubsea Awarded Major Umbilical Contract by Eni for Offshore Indonesia * Advanced manufacturing approach enables efficient execution and faster delivery for large-scale deepwater project HOUSTON, July 9, 2026 - SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea(tm) joint venture has been awarded a contract by Eni North Ganal Limited (a subsidiary of Searah Limited, a joint ve  more
Southwest Airlines Launches Partnership With Air Premia
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Launches Partnership with Air Premia Southwest Airlines Co. and South Korea-based Air Premia have entered a partnership to jointly provide travel across the Pacific with interline connections at the carriers' shared gateway airports in Honolulu, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Tickets are available through Air Premia, travel agents, and travel websites. From its global hub at Incheon Inte  more
Study finds word choice is linked to depression and anxiety symptoms in 911 dispatchers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Study finds word choice is linked to depression and anxiety symptoms in 911 dispatchers * Emergency call takers and dispatchers serve as the invisible frontline of public safety, navigating life-or-death crises over phone lines and radios without ever seeing the outcomes of their efforts. Now, a new study from UT San Antonio reveals that the specific words these workers use to describe their mo  more
Study: Fair Chance Hiring needs the right words
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: Fair Chance Hiring needs the right words * New Michigan State University-led research suggests the difference between a hiring policy that harms recruiting and one that doesn't may come down to just a few words. As some companies scale back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the study found that how organizations explain certain hiring policies can significantly influence how job s  more
Subcommittee Chairman Sessions Announces Hearing on Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Landscapes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Pete Texas, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release: * * * Sessions Announces Hearing on Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Landscapes Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on "Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Fraud Landscape." This builds on the House Oversight Committee's larger efforts to identi  more
TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Mental Health, Criminal Justice Study
LAREDO, Texas, July 11 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Prof. Named A&M System Research Fund Recipient for Mental Health, Criminal Justice Study Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) assistant professor of Criminal Justice and interim director of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, Dr. Brittany Hood, was recently named a recipient of the Research Excellence Fund for Strategic   more
Tarleton State Faculty To Address Digital Learning at Virtual Conference
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Faculty To Address Digital Learning at Virtual Conference * FORT WORTH, Texas -Five members of the faculty at Tarleton State University will be featured presenters at Online Learning Consortium's Elevate 2026, a fully virtual conference for educators highlighting critical shifts in digital learning. OLC Elevate 2026, slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 6, i  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Anand Fellowship Aids Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Anand fellowship aids mechanical engineering graduate students Drs. N.K. and Veena Anand have established an endowed fellowship at Texas A&M University to support graduate students in mechanical engineering while honoring their parents. By David Holt, Contributor Dr. N.K. Anand, Regents Professor and professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at   more
Texas Biomed Inspires Next Generation of Scientists Through Immersive Summer Program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 10 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Texas Biomed inspires next generation of scientists through immersive summer program Texas Biomed has welcomed 61 high school students from across the San Antonio region to spend their summer exploring careers in science as part of the Valero Young Scientist Program. Now in its third year, the four-week summer program provides students with an immersive introduction to biomedical research and   more
Troy University SBDC strengthens Alabama-Mexico business connections through international networking initiative
TROY, Alabama, July 9 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University SBDC strengthens Alabama-Mexico business connections through international networking initiative * Building on Alabama's growing efforts to strengthen economic ties with Mexico, the Troy University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently partnered with Tecnologico de Monterrey's Centro PyME to host a first-of-its-kind international networking initiative connecting entrepreneurs and small busin  more
U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Steiner Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Postmaster General David P. Steiner from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Reforming the U.S. Postal Service's Broken Business Model": * * * Good morning, Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for calling this hearing to discuss the future of the United States Postal Service, a venerable institution that predates the nation itself a  more
UNF kinesiology major turns passion for athletic performance into promising sport science career
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF kinesiology major turns passion for athletic performance into promising sport science career * For University of North Florida student Riley Parrish, the path to sport science began on the volleyball court while in high school. As a setter standing only 5-foot-2, Parrish quickly learned she needed a competitive edge against taller, more agile players. That search for improvement led her to  more
University of Texas Dallas: Meet the Vice President for Development, Alumni Relations
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Meet the Vice President for Development, Alumni Relations By Daniel Steele Michael Reza, who has more than two decades of experience in higher education fundraising, has joined The University of Texas at Dallas as vice president for development and alumni relations. Reza will lead UT Dallas' fundraising and alumni engagement efforts as the University builds on the momentum of New Dimensions:  more
UNT researcher looks to fungus to protect crops
DENTON, Texas, July 9 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT researcher looks to fungus to protect crops * DENTON (UNT), Texas -As farmers and ranchers contend with weather, plant disease, pests and weeds, one researcher at the University of North Texas is investigating an unlikely ally in the fight to protect crops. "We're studying a specific fungus called Colletotrichum spinosum, which naturally infects one of the world's most troublesome weeds, the  more
USDA to Add U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp to TEFAP Foods Available List
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 10 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * USDA to Add U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp to TEFAP Foods Available List * Helping Shrimpers, Deliveries Could Begin in January The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it plans to add U.S. wild-caught, peeled and deveined shrimp to the FY27 Foods Available List for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the program that supplies c  more
UT San Antonio robotics team wins global engineering competition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio robotics team wins global engineering competition * Eight first-year UT San Antonio students are the new champions of the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge. This global engineering competition began with more than 1,900 participants, and after three rounds of competition the all-freshman team stood out from the rest. Competing as Team 210 Robotics, the students met the competi  more
UTRGV Ballet Folklorico celebrates 56 years of Alegria
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV Ballet Folklorico celebrates 56 years of Alegria * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 10, 2026 - UTRGV Ballet Folklorico proudly presents Alegria, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The Alegria summer show will bring a close to the 2026 dance season and its celebration of 56 years on stage. The performance will start a  more
Victory! Court Upholds Consent Decree Striking Down Texas In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Court Upholds Consent Decree Striking Down Texas In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens * WASHINGTON-Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit upheld a consent decree between the United States and Texas that struck down state laws that extended in-state tuition rates to illegal aliens who reside in Texas, while forcing American citizens from out of state much high  more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds. Earlier   more
What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines
STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines * Researchers and leaders from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ) helped unveil new national recommendations aimed at preventing exertional heat illness and saving lives among athletes and workers exposed to extreme heat. The recommendations were presented at the National Athleti  more
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: Unaccompanied Children Once Again Under Attack by the Trump Administration
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Unaccompanied Children Once Again Under Attack by the Trump Administration WASHINGTON, DC -- Last week the Texas Tribune reported that the Trump Administration may relocate unaccompanied immigrant children to Texas to disrupt their reunification with family in the U.S. and facilitate faster deportations, raising serious concerns about children's access to due  more