LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 25 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 16 first-year students selected for Teacher Scholars Academy at Nebraska Sixteen aspiring teachers have been selected for the newest cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive learning community throughout their teacher-education program. The academy, established in 2019, is   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Texas. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Important mission requirements of the Depa  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eleventh District expanded moderately over the reporting period. Growth picked up in the nonfinancial services, banking, and energy sectors, but moderated in manufacturing. Retail sales and agricultural conditions improved. The real estate sector was mixed, with sluggish home sales but rising commercial activity. Employment and  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * FOR THIRD TIME THIS WEEK: Ken Paxton Caught On Video Running Away From Questions, Refuses To Answer If He Committed Voter Fraud Third time is not always the charm. Corrupt Ken Paxton for the third time this week was caught running away from questions, in a video where he refused to answer if he committed voter fraud. While entering a high dollar D.C. fundraiser this morning, Paxton can be seen loc  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 15, 2026, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing entitled "A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal": * * * Good morning--I thank Chairman Haridopolos for holding this important hearing. Since the days of Apollo, America's leadership in space has been powered by its innovative commercial se  more