Tuesday - August 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas

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5 Organizations Challenge Rice's Whale Endangered Species Listing Citing Scientific, Procedural Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Five organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's status review of the Rice's whale under the Endangered Species Act. The letter contests the legal and scientific basis for the listing of the Rice's whale as a distinct endangered species, highlighting procedural lapses, questionable taxonomy, and concerns over economic impact.   more
90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * 90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The plains spotted skunk  more
A reliability message for New Orleans East customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * A reliability message for New Orleans East customers * Dear valued customer, We know your neighborhood has recently had frequent power outages. We are sorry. You deserve better and we're going to do better. We are addressing these outage issues on multiple fronts, with an immediate plan and a longer-term plan. Both are underway and will lead to improved electric reliability for your   more
A&M System Launches Chancellor's Cup to Celebrate Competition and School Pride
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * A&M System Launches Chancellor's Cup to Celebrate Competition and School Pride * Prairie View A&M and Tarleton State will play for the first Cup Aug. 29 in Stephenville Reposted from Texas A&M University System. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Texas A&M University System has 12 universities, a whole lot of mascots and just enough family rivalry to keep things interesting. Now it has a trophy t  more
AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo * Houston, Texas - AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy, as well as an   more
Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower * ARLINGTON, Virginia - As the Air Force examines the future of persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities, officials are increasingly focused on defining the operational requirements that will guide the next generation of uncrewed systems.  At the center of  more
Airbnb.org commits additional $1M for emergency housing during Los Angeles warehouse fire cleanup
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb.org commits additional $1M for emergency housing during Los Angeles warehouse fire cleanup * Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is working with 211 LA, a nonprofit serving as LA County's 24/7 information and referral service provider, to expand free, emergency housing resources to residents who will be   more
Alianza Americas: Racial Profiling and Arbitrary Arrests Continue to Cost Lives
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026: * * * Racial Profiling and Arbitrary Arrests Continue to Cost Lives Less than a week after the last killing, we denounce another immigration enforcement action resulting in the killing of a man who ICE agents were attempting to stop as he drove a vehicle. - The death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian  more
Alison Hollender Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Dallas Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Alison Hollender Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Dallas Office * Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Alison Hollender has been named managing partner of the firm's Dallas office. "Alison is an exceptional leader," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell's Chief Executive. "She brings deep substantive experience in healthcare law, an exceptional re  more
Army modernizes Direct Commissioning Program to accelerate access to critical talent
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army modernizes Direct Commissioning Program to accelerate access to critical talent * WASHINGTON - The Army has modernized how it brings talent into the force, and the Direct Commissioning Program is becoming a pathway to quickly access people with specialized skills -while still maintaining all required standards.  As part of the Human Resource Continuou  more
BAE Systems: EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System to Protect Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * EPAWSS electronic warfare system to protect Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles Delivering state-of-the-art situational awareness and self-defense capabilities to a key strategic ally - BAE Systems received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems (EPAWSS) for Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets. The advanc  more
Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S. * Hirings add to more than 200 bankers across 26 cities supporting the growth of middle market companies, which serve as a growth engine of the U.S. Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Regional Investment Banking business  more
Big Gas Polluter Crowns EOG Resources as the Polluter of the Month for July 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Big Gas Polluter Crowns EOG Resources as the Polluter of the Month for July 2026 * Original art by artist Deanne Chuck accompanies the polluter-of-the-month announcement. Today, Big Gas Polluters announced EOG Resources as its July 2026 Polluter of the Month for walking back its methane reduction goals and having pollution events so large they've been spotted from space, all while actively wo  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Extends Business Incentive Program, Bolstering California's Nation-Leading Job Creation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom extends business incentive program, bolstering California's nation-leading job creation What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law an extension of the California Competes Tax Credit, a statewide program that incentivizes businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs in California. Programs such as CalCompetes help support California's na  more
Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News sounding the alarm on the AI and semiconductor manufacturing race with China that will determine who controls the future of the world and highlighting the success of his CHIPS for America Act, legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D  more
Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of U.S. District Judges for Southern District of Texas
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of U.S. District Judges for Southern District of Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nominations of John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - McAllen Division and Arthur Roberts "Rob" Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southe  more
Corporate Attorney Jessica Berkowitz Joins Holland & Knight in Dallas
MIAMI, Florida, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Corporate Attorney Jessica Berkowitz Joins Holland & Knight in Dallas DALLAS - Holland & Knight continues its strategic expansion in Texas with the addition of Jessica Nicole Berkowitz, who has joined the Firm as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities Section in Dallas. Ms. Berkowitz was previously a partner with Kirkland & Ellis, where she focused her practice   more
De La Cruz Pushes to Expand Housing in Texas Communities
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Pushes to Expand Housing in Texas Communities * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Freedom to Build Act to lower housing costs and eliminate the "bureaucrat tax", the hidden cost per new build caused by regulatory delays and red tape. The Freedom to Build Act directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a voluntary "Freedo  more
Digestive Disease Coalition Urges CMS to Protect Patients From Step Therapy Harms
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Digestive Disease National Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to institute robust federal protections against the adverse effects of step therapy protocols on patient access to care. The DDNC, a coalition of numerous national voluntary and professional societies devoted to digestive diseases, advocates for improved healthcare quality and access   more
ERISA Industry Committee President Gelfand Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on direct contracting and its impact on America's l  more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on July 13, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * I trust this note finds you enjoying a joyful summer holiday weekend. This warm and active season is so important in the rhythm of our lives. I'm excited to share three new Shining a Light on Success videos this week! Along with the videos below, I encourage you to view the other Shining a Light on Success videos which highlight the power and promise o  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-162): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Fly more for less: Innovative FTCOE pipeline overhaul saves millions, wins General Spencer Award
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Fly more for less: Innovative FTCOE pipeline overhaul saves millions, wins General Spencer Award * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Nineteenth Air Force Flying Training Center of Excellence (FTCOE) Curriculum team won the 2025 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Team Award at the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) level during a ceremony h  more
Forestry Researcher Brings Ecological Insight to Texas A&M AgriLife
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New forestry researcher brings ecological insight to Texas A&M AgriLife Zoe Cheng will advance sustainable forest management and support landowners across East Texas By Adam Russell Zhongqian "Zoe" Cheng, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M AgriLife Research as an assistant professor of forestry in the Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Con  more
George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know By Gavin D. George, Mallika Dargan In an article for Reuters, Haynes Boone Partner Gavin George and Associate Mallika Dargan examine how global privacy control (GPC) is reshaping the U.S. privacy compliance landscape. As more states require businesses to honor browser-based opt-out s  more
Giammittorio, Houghtlin and Liptrot in Texas Lawyer: The Blue Sky Exception's Collision Course with 'Erie'
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Giammittorio, Houghtlin and Liptrot in Texas Lawyer: The Blue Sky Exception's Collision Course with 'Erie' By Carrington M. Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin, Matthew Liptrot Haynes Boone attorneys Carrington Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin and Matthew Liptrot co-authored an article for Texas Lawyer examining the "blue sky exception" in state securities litigation and its gr  more
Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to Texas Health & Human Services Executive Commissioner Muth
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to the Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 7, 2026 Ms. Stephanie Muth Executive Commissioner Texas Health and Human Services Commission P.O. Box 13247 Austin, Texas 78711-3247 Dear Executive Commissioner Muth: Today, I direct you to immediately investigate reports that Mission Regional Medical Center, a hospital facil  more
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact multiple regions of Texas over the next several days. "The State of Texas will deploy all necessary resour  more
Governor Abbott Announces $5.5 Million In Grants To Boost Primary Medical Care
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $5.5 Million In Grants To Boost Primary Medical Care * Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program (SPP) grants totaling $5.5 million to professional medical societies in Texas. The grants support hands-on training for Texas medical students in family medicine, general internal medicine, and pediatrics, including pediatric subspecialties. "T  more
Governor Abbott Announces LITEON Expansion In McKinney
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces LITEON Expansion In McKinney * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Lite-On, Inc. (LITEON) will establish a new North American headquarters for its advanced manufacturing facility in McKinney for the production of AI power and infrastructure-related solutions. The initial phase of the project represents a $307 million capital investment and will create 500 jobs. A Texas Ent  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Magee As San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Magee As San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Greg Magee as the San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. Greg Magee of Pointblank is an attorney at his firm, the Law Office of Greg Magee. Previously, he served in many capacities for San Jacinto County including as justice of the p  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Skillern To 217th Judicial District Court In Angelina County
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Skillern To 217th Judicial District Court In Angelina County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kristi Skillern as Judge of the 217th Judicial District Court in Angelina County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. Kristi Skillern of Lufkin serves as the city attorney for Lufkin and previously served as the in-house counsel for State Farm Insurance and as defense co  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Velasquez To 486th Judicial District Court In Harris County
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Velasquez To 486th Judicial District Court In Harris County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Vanessa Velasquez as Judge of the 486th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Vanessa Velasquez of Houston serves as a senior district court judge in the Eleventh Administrati  more
HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One have brought together college students from across the U.S. to a five-day immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia., July 13-17,   more
Halliburton wins integrated drilling and completions contracts for GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton wins integrated drilling and completions contracts for GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies * HOUSTON - July 13, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) wins major integrated well construction contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, o  more
Haynes & Boone: Ricardo Garcia-Moreno Featured in Invest - Houston
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ricardo Garcia-Moreno Featured in Invest: Houston In an interview with Invest: Houston, Ricardo Garcia-Moreno, managing partner of Haynes Boone's Houston office, shared his insights on Houston's evolving business landscape, cross-border opportunities and the Haynes Boone's approach to delivering full-service legal support in Houston's growing and business-friendly environm  more
Haynes Boone Recognized Among Latin America's Top International Law Firms in Latinvex 2026 Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: [Category: BizLaw/Legal] * * * Haynes Boone Recognized Among Latin America's Top International Law Firms in Latinvex 2026 Rankings Latinvex has named Haynes Boone among Latin America's leading international law firms in its 2026 rankings, with the firm earning top-tier recognition across seven practice areas, including Band 1 rankings in Aviation and Airports along with Real Estate. Haynes Boone earn  more
Haynes Boone Secures Directed Verdict for ExxonMobil in Baytown Refinery Property Damage Trial
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Directed Verdict for ExxonMobil in Baytown Refinery Property Damage Trial Haynes Boone secured a complete trial victory for ExxonMobil after a Harris County district court granted a directed verdict dismissing all claims in a lawsuit alleging property damage from a 2021 incident at the company's Baytown refinery. The lawsuit arose from a December 2  more
Hines Global Income Trust Backs Trophy Office Recovery With Austin Acquisition
HOUSTON, Texas, July 14 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Hines Global Income Trust Backs Trophy Office Recovery with Austin Acquisition Diversified real estate investment trust selectively buys trophy U.S. office, paired with necessity-based retail - Hines, a leading global real assets investment manager, today announced that Hines Global Income Trust, Inc. ("Hines Global Income Trust" or "HGIT") has acquired two assets in  more
House Budget Chairman Arrington Issues Statement on Death of Senate Budget Chairman Graham
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on the Passing of Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the passing of Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and Senate Budget Chair  more
HPE Releases Annual Living Progress Report as AI Uptake Makes Efficient, Secure, and Responsible Digital Infrastructure Even More Critical
SPRING, Texas, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * HPE releases annual Living Progress Report as AI uptake makes efficient, secure, and responsible digital infrastructure even more critical The FY25 report highlights how HPE is helping customers navigate energy, data, and governance challenges In this article * Since 2020, HPE increased net revenue by 21% while decreasing its total carbo  more
Hunton Advises Founding Investors on the USD 176 Million Commercial Launch of Zafiri
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises Founding Investors on the USD 176 Million Commercial Launch of Zafiri * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised a consortium of founding investors on the USD 176 million commercial launch of Zafiri, a blended permanent-capital vehicle focused on expanding access to electricity for tens of millions of people across Sub-Saharan Africa. Inspired Evolution, a leading Af  more
Hunton Promotes Three Litigation Attorneys to Counsel
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes Three Litigation Attorneys to Counsel * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Leah B. Nommensen, Adriana A. Perez, and Kate Perkins to counsel. The firm proudly recognizes these talented individuals for their accomplishments and client service. Leah B. Nommensen (Litigation, Houston) is an experienced trial lawyer who represents cl  more
ICE Assistant Director Krol Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael J. Krol, assistant director of homeland security investigations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairmen Guest  more
ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on ABC's "This Week"
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on ABC's "This Week" * WARSAW, Poland - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week" in the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing to honor his legacy and enduring friendship. McCaul was interviewed from Warsaw, Poland, following his own trip to Ukraine, where he visited with Ukrainian  more
ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Release Statement on ICE-Related Shooting in Maine
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Release Statement on ICE-Related Shooting in Maine * ( Houston, TX ) - On Monday, July 13, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on X/Twitter : *** Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-al-green-release-statement-ice-related-shooting-maine  more
Illegal alien previously convicted of shooting girlfriend's husband and other crimes sent to federal prison
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien previously convicted of shooting girlfriend's husband and other crimes sent to federal prison * HOUSTON - A 30-year-old illegal alien from Honduras illegally living in Houston has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the country. Nelson Alberto Fajardo pleaded guilty March 10, 2026. U.S. District Judge Charles Eskridge has now ordered Fa  more
Indian as Apple Pie: Ursinus alumna brings Indian cooking into homes nationwide with new cooking show
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Indian as Apple Pie: Ursinus alumna brings Indian cooking into homes nationwide with new cooking show * Anupy Singla '90 remembers experimenting with different recipes inside the Shreiner Hall kitchen. Even as a college student, she was obsessed with cooking. "Whatever I could manage without getting in trouble," she recalled, laughing. Today, Singla is a best-selling cookbook author and host the natio  more
Institute for Justic: Victory for Small San Diego Business - Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 1,3 2026: * * * Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses SAN DIEGO--San Diego small business owner Esperanza Gomez can continue to operate her money services business free of ruinous financial surveillance after a federal appeals court ruled today in her favor. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of A  more
Jefferson County Adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Jefferson County adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan Texas A&M Forest Service helps community develop mitigation strategies By Savanna Montgomery Jefferson County officials, local fire service representatives, community partners and Texas A&M Forest Service formally signed and adopted the Jefferson County Community Wildfire   more
July 2026 | 8 Smart Tips for Managing Money
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * July 2026 | 8 Smart Tips for Managing Money * When money feels tight or unpredictable, budgeting can feel overwhelming. Whether your income is steady, inconsistent, or limited, building a plan around what you have can help you reduce stress, avoid debt, and start saving. University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), in partnership with ACC's Student Money Management Office, shares eight practical steps to   more
K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs From Deadly Summer Heat
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs from Deadly Summer Heat Alexandria, Va. - With reports surging nationwide of K-9s dying from heat-related causes, many of whom, as the examples below show, were left unattended in patrol cars--which is among the top causes of death for dogs used by police departments--PETA sent letters today to three of th  more
KBR & Indorama Achieve Record Commissioning Speed at Indorama Ammonia Plant
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR & Indorama Achieve Record Commissioning Speed at Indorama Ammonia Plant * Ammonia is one of the most important chemicals in the world. It is the foundation of nitrogen-based fertilizers that help grow crops and in turn, help feed billions of people and supports global food security. Processing ammonia requires large, hi  more
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, joined Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) in introducing the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids Act, bipartisan legislation that would accelerate the use   more
Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the J  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Less than one week after ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, they brutally killed another unarmed person, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Maine in cold blood. This pattern of violent immigration enforcemen  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Less than one week after ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, they brutally killed another unarmed person, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Maine in cold blood. This pattern of violent immigration enforcement actions shocks the consc  more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * Washington, D.C. - 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   more
Making a Meaningful Difference: Texas Lutheran University's Dr. Ariadne De Villa Honored Internationally
SEGUIN, Texas, July 14 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Making a Meaningful Difference: TLU's Dr. Ariadne De Villa Honored Internationally TLU's Dr. Ariadne De Villa, associate professor of Spanish, had an eventful spring. First, she was featured as one of Passion Vista magazine's "Women Leaders to Look Up To in 2026" for her contributions to academia, language and cross-cultural education, and the advancement of thoughtful, informed leadership practices. "I am  more
More Housing, Faster: Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Housing Affordability Reforms Reduces Timelines, Cuts Costs, and Helps Create More Affordable Homes - Advancing California's Nation-leading Work
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * More Housing, Faster: Governor Newsom signs historic housing affordability reforms Reduces timelines, cuts costs, and helps create more affordable homes -- advancing California's nation-leading work * More housing: 59% increase in residential construction since 2019 * Less homelessness: Largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 16 years What you need to know:  more
National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities   more
National Ocean Policy Coalition Questions Rice's Whale Status Review Citing New Data on Gulf Vessel Traffic
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Ocean Policy Coalition, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service regarding its ongoing status review of the Rice's whale, a species currently listed as endangered. The organization urged the agency to reconsider the classification and highlighted recent findings concerning vessel traffic linked to Port Fourchon, Louisiana, within the whale's critical habitat in the Gulf of Americ  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis Co  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations in Seven States, Including Milwaukee County
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on 11 properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before June 20, 2026. CALIFORNIA San Diego County Elm Courts, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 1730-1748 29th Street, San Diego, MP100013251 El Cantorral Court, (San Diego Bungalow Courts MPS), 2454-2474 Adams Avenue, San Diego, MP100013252 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Co  more
Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 200 Patient, Public Health and Health Care Professional Groups Strongly Endorse Bill that Would Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials * Nearly 200 patient advocacy, public health and health care professional organizations sent a letter to the Senate declaring their strong support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S. 4440/H.R. 3521). The bipa  more
Oklahoma State University's Code Calls Campaign Surpasses $1B, Fueling Momentum Toward $2B Goal
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma State University's The Code Calls campaign surpasses $1B, fueling momentum toward $2B goal Oklahoma State University's historic comprehensive fundraising campaign, The Code Calls, has reached a major milestone. The university announced it surpassed $1 billion committed toward its $2 billion goal, signaling powerful momentum and broad-based support from the Cowboy family. Reaching the halfway   more
Rep. Ronny Jackson Announces Candidacy for Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Announces Candidacy for Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) officially announced his candidacy to serve as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Jackson brings decades of military service and national security leadership to the race. A retired United States Navy Rear Admiral with 25 years of serv  more
Rep. Roy Outlines What Republicans Must Do Before End of 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Outlines What Republicans Must Do Before End of 119th Congress Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to his House and Senate Republican colleagues outlining what Republicans must do before the end of the 119 th Congress. The Daily Signal wrote an exclusive story on the letter, which you can read here. Dear House and Senate GOP Colleagues: We were elected to deliver what  more
Researcher receives Susan G. Komen leadership award to study the effect of yoga on breast cancer survivorship
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Researcher receives Susan G. Komen leadership award to study the effect of yoga on breast cancer survivorship * 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. The research will study how therape  more
Researchers push for polycystic ovary syndrome to get a new name
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Researchers push for polycystic ovary syndrome to get a new name * A condition affecting approximately 170 million adolescents and women worldwide has a new name - one that better reflects its complexity and far-reaching health impacts. Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, has long been understood as a reproductive disorder. But a r  more
Sam Houston State University Charter School Opens New Location in Klein
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 13 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Sam Houston State University Charter School Opens New Location in Klein * The Sam Houston State University Charter School is expanding its reach to more children and families in the greater Houston area by opening a new location in Klein. Founded in 2017, the SHSU Charter School serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students through its tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter program, with th  more
Sanders Announces Texarkana as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on July 15
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 13 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Texarkana as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on July 15 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Texarkana, located in Miller County along Arkansas' southwestern border, receives its name from compounding states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after railroad surveyor Colonel Gus Knobel famously wrote "TEX-ARK-ANA" on a board and declared it   more
Schaffler Receives Prestigious GM Supplier of the Year Award for the Sixth Time
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, July 14 -- Schaeffler Group, a manufacturer of rolling element bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial uses, issued the following news release: * * * Schaffler receives prestigious GM supplier of the year award for the sixth time * Award presented during General Motors 34th Supplier of the Year Event in Austin, Texas * Recognition highlights Schaeffler's commitment to innovation, quality and being a trusted supplier - Schaeffler, the Motion Technology Com  more
SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTINGS
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTINGS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement following ICE-involved shootings in Texas and Maine: "For the second time in less than a week, ICE personnel have shot and killed a person during an immigration enforcement operation. Since January of 2025, more than 20 people have been shot by f  more
Scleroderma Added to AMP AIM Research Project
DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news: * * * Scleroderma Added to AMP AIM Research Project * The National Scleroderma Foundation is excited to announce that scleroderma will be part of the expanded Accelerated Medicines Partnership Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP(r) AIM) program. The Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and other government and advocacy organizations, to e  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets July 16 Nomination Hearing for TSA Administrator
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on July 16, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Committee Members Ted Cruz, Presiding Chairman, Republican, Texas Nominees * David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. * * * Original text here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/meetings/56901/  more
Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Sets July 15 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on July 15, 2026, at 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda: * PN806-5, Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife * S.4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * * * Original text here: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=835277D4-B23E-4121-96B7-85BEB3AE0918  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets July 16 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 16 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit * Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit * Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio * Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States Distri  more
Siemens Partners with Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Center
PLANO, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Partners with Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Center * The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has inaugurated the Emirates Monitoring Center, the first national facility of its kind to provide real-time monitoring of the UAE's integrated power network by linking all four elect  more
SLB OneSubsea Awarded EPC Contract for Eni's Baleine Phase 3 Project Offshore Cote d'Ivoire
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB OneSubsea Awarded EPC Contract for Eni's Baleine Phase 3 Project Offshore Cote d'Ivoire * Integrated subsea production system and local capabilities enable accelerated deepwater development HOUSTON, July 13, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea(tm) joint venture has been awarded a major multi-well engineering, procurement,   more
STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Out-of-Control ICE After Two Killings in a Week
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Out-of-Control ICE After Two Killings in a Week * Washington, DC -In response to the two fatal shootings of civilians by ICE agents in Texas and Maine, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "ICE agents have now shot and killed two people in the past week. The blatant disregard for human life from Donald Trump's ICE is h  more
Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom * As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play  more
SwRI, SMU collaborate to advance solid-state batteries
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI, SMU collaborate to advance solid-state batteries * July 13, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are collaborating to advance solid-state battery technology. Solid-state batteries are safer, longer-lasting, and more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries, offering faster charging and greater energy st  more
Team Bath Hydrobotics reached finals in global Immersive Design Challenge
BATH, England, July 13 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Team Bath Hydrobotics reached finals in global Immersive Design Challenge * Team Bath Hydrobotics, the University of Bath's student-led underwater robotics team, reached the final round of this year's Immersive Design Challenge, held online last week. Led in partnership by Siemens and Sony, this year's competition challenged students around the world to make a product or process more sustainable using Immersi  more
Texas A&M AgriLife Institute Announces Joint Harvesting Health Initiative
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife institute announces joint Harvesting Health initiative Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Methodist Mansfield pioneer maternal nutrition study By Lindsay Hess The Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, will partner with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and  more
Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value
AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value * The National Parks Conservation Association has awarded researchers in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences a grant to study the economic opportunities associated with Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas. The six-month   more
Texas A&M Researchers to Examine Big Thicket National Preserve Economic Value
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value Grant will fund study of Big Thicket's economic footprint in Southeast Texas By Karn Dhingra The National Parks Conservation Association has awarded researchers in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences a grant to study the economic oppo  more
Texas A&M University: Drone on the Range - Improving Land Stewardship With Spatial Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Drone on the range: Improving land stewardship with spatial technologies Texas A&M Landscape Ecology and Drones Lab uses high tech to improve applied land management By Sarah Fuller Imagine the ability to collect a comprehensive, geolocated map of invasive plants that stand only inches tall across hundreds of acres in a single hou  more
Texas A&M University: Funding Available for Texas Row Crop and Vegetable Producers
AUSTIN, Texas, July 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers Landowners can receive up to $100,000 in incentives for adopting soil building, cost saving practices By Kay Ledbetter Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost long term profitability have access to a new round of f  more
Texas A&M University: Pasture Mealybug Raises Alarm for Texas Livestock Producers
AUSTIN, Texas, July 7 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Pasture mealybug raises alarm for Texas livestock producers By Adam Russell As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest -- pasture mealybug -- is casting a growing shadow over the state's forage and livestock industries, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts  more
Texas Advocacy Groups Oppose HUD's Proposal to Roll Back Equal Access Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Texas Housers, Resource Center and Equality Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed changes to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions rule. These groups urge HUD to withdraw the proposal entirely, citing concerns over harmful effects on low-income Texans, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The organizations argue that the proposed rule would dismantle critical protection  more
Texas Council on Family Violence Opposes HUD Proposal on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing Rule. The nonprofit coalition, which supports more than 1,500 members and nearly 100 family violence programs across Texas, emphasized that the current protections ensuring survivors of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual assault can access shelter without dis  more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollar  more
TikTok and IHeartPodcasts Welcome Hit Show "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" to the TikTok Podcast Network
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * TikTok and iHeartPodcasts Welcome Hit Show "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" to the TikTok Podcast Network Hosted by filmmaker brothers James and Anthony Deveney, the top-ranked Film and TV podcast continues with three new episodes each week Listen to "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" now, HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-raiders-of-the-lost-podcas-115869083) - NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, th  more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 90-day Finding for Diamondback Terrapin
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 90-day Finding for Diamondback Terrapin * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the diamondback terrapin under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing  more
University of Houston: Imaging Technology Tracks Cellular Roots of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Imaging Technology Tracks Cellular Roots of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS Backed by $2.16M Grant, UH Researcher Studies How Copper Imbalances Drive Neurodegenerative Diseases Key Takeaways * Using a pioneering single-molecule imaging technique developed at the University of Houston, Tai-Yen Chen discovered that the copper-transporting protein CTR1 dynamically changes its shape to regulate c  more
US Department of Labor cites Texas contractor, staffing company after worker suffers fatal injury in elementary school crawl space
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Texas contractor, staffing company after worker suffers fatal injury in elementary school crawl space * SAN ANTONIO, TX - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a building contractor and a staffing company for safety violations after a worker suffered fatal injuries while operating a mini-excavator beneath an elementary school in Converse. The department's Occupational   more
UTA launches Doctor of Social Work degree
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA launches Doctor of Social Work degree * The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work has launched a new online Doctor of Social Work program, with its first cohort scheduled to begin in fall 2026. The three-year, part-time program is designed for experienced social work professionals seeking advanced training in leadership and teaching. Delivered fully online, it  more
UTHealth Houston Researchers Redefine How to Assess Reflux Disease
HOUSTON, Texas, July 14 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston researchers redefine how to assess reflux disease By Roman Petrowski Researchers from UTHealth Houston have helped develop a new classification system designed to bring greater consistency and precision to how physicians evaluate one of the body's most important barriers against acid reflux. The work, led by Nirav Thosani, MD, MHA, professor of gastroenterolo  more
Va. A.G. Jones Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Attorney General Jay Jones 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   more
What is an Aortic Dissection?
DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * What is an Aortic Dissection? * DALLAS, July 13, 2026 -Following the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, widespread news reports indicate he suffered from an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Blood surges through the tear, causing the layers of the aortic wall to separat  more
WRVS Joins National, Statewide Public Media Collaborations, Including HYFIN Radio Station in Wisconsin
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, July 13 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * WRVS Joins National, Statewide Public Media Collaborations * Elizabeth City, N.C. -Elizabeth City State University's (ECSU) WRVS 89.9 FM is expanding its role in public media through two recent collaborations-joining the Black Public Radio Network (BPRN) and participating in an $85,000 statewide initiative to strengthen North Carolina's public radio stations. Announced just days apart,  more
Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest * MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power if outages occur. A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to bring widespr  more
Yet Another Death in ICE Custody
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Yet Another Death in ICE Custody * Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal-an Afghan asylum seeker who had worked alongside the US military in Afghanistan-died on March 14, 2026, from an alleged allergic reaction less than 24 hours after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas. His death certificate was released, 103 days later, on June 25, 2026. In announcing his death, ICE  more