Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
'It's about service': Law alumna talks Tulsa, career and gratitude
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 27 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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'It's about service': Law alumna talks Tulsa, career and gratitude
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Ann Keele (J.D. '06) has built a career defined by service, leadership and a commitment to strengthening Oklahoma's legal community.
A shareholder at Hall Estill, she previously served as a Tulsa County special judge, president of the Tulsa County Bar Association and its foundation and most recently as president of The University of Tulsa
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12Twenty to strengthen career services across the university
PLAINVIEW, Texas, July 27 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news:
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12Twenty to strengthen career services across the university
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PLAINVIEW, TX -Wayland Baptist University has selected 12Twenty as the new career management system for the Pioneer Career Center, providing students and alumni with expanded resources for career exploration, internships, employment and professional development.
Wayland plans to begin implementation and onboarding in early August. The univer
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7-Eleven Pops Open New 7-Select Soda Lineup
DALLAS, Texas, July 28 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc. Pops Open New 7-Select(TM) Soda Lineup
The new 7-Select TM Soda blends classic flavor with everyday value, making it an easy go-to sip
IRVING, Texas -- 7-Eleven, Inc. is refreshing its drink cooler lineup with the launch of 7-Select(TM) Soda. Every sip is invigorating, ice-cold and bubbly, delivering a crisp lift to every soda break. The offering is the latest innovation in
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Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements
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WASHINGTON - The Air Force has officially launched myBodyComp, the service's official application for recording waist-to-height ratio measurements. While myFitness remains the system of record for physical fitness and readiness assessment scores, myBodyComp ser
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Arrington Joins Effort to Protect American Businesses from EU Regulatory Overreach
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Joins Effort to Protect American Businesses from EU Regulatory Overreach
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Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12) and Rep. Greg Steube (FL-17) in introducing H.R. 9892, the Stop EU Overreach Act. The legislation directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate the European Union's policies to impose costly foreign regu
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As Trump Escalates Attacks on Immigrants, Padilla Renews Push to Expand Pathways to Lawful Permanent Residency
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Escalates Attacks on Immigrants, Padilla Renews Push to Expand Pathways to Lawful Permanent Residency
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -As the Trump Administration continues its cruel and systematic attacks on immigrant communities in California and across the country, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, renewed his call to pass his le
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Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Women by Launching Landmark Investigations into Popular Women's Brands Over Toxic Chemicals in Their Products
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Women by Launching Landmark Investigations into Popular Women's Brands Over Toxic Chemicals in Their Products
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Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women's health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including lip balm, lipstick, and other product manufacture
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Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 Fleet
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 28 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
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Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 Fleet
Contract will provide the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrade to 49 H-1 aircraft at Amarillo Assembly Center
Amarillo, TX. - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract fro
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Book explores changes in attitudes and assumptions about crime
AMES, Iowa, July 27 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Book explores changes in attitudes and assumptions about crime
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AMES, Iowa -Empathy is a central part of how people relate to one another, especially in moments of hardship. We extend it toward people in pain, people in crisis and people who have been wronged.
In their new book, "Criminal Naivete," criminologists Matt DeLisi and Matt Logan explore how empathy also shapes the way Americans think about crim
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Bradley Partner Leah Homan Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Bradley Partner Leah Homan Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow
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Bradley is pleased to announce that Leah Homan, a partner in the firm's Houston office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
The ABF Fellows are a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated ded
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined in co-sponsoring S. 4952, the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars and stop fraudsters. Led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion if enacted.
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Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release:
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Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
Educational disparities contribute to diagnostic delays of frontotemporal dementia
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A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the
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Entergy Louisiana lineworker Dylan Granger recognized nationally for dedication to customers and commitment to safety
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana lineworker Dylan Granger recognized nationally for dedication to customers and commitment to safety
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For 12 years, Dylan Granger, lineworker at Entergy Louisiana, has helped keep the lights on for customers across our service territory. This year, his dedication to serving customers safely and reliably earned him national recognition during the Edison Electric Institut
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Entergy Texas ofrece $500.000 en apoyo para facturas de verano a fin de ayudar a clientes vulnerables
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas ofrece $500.000 en apoyo para facturas de verano a fin de ayudar a clientes vulnerables
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Los fondos adicionales del programa The Power to Care ayudaran a que adultos mayores y clientes con discapacidades elegibles puedan manejar los costos de energia durante el verano
En la imagen: Miembros de la junta directiva de The Power to Care de Entergy Texas y socios comunitarios
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Entergy Texas provides $500,000 in summer bill relief to help vulnerable customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas provides $500,000 in summer bill relief to help vulnerable customers
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Additional funding through The Power to Care program will help eligible seniors and customers with disabilities manage summer energy costs
For many of our neighbors, summer doesn't just bring higher temperatures, it brings higher electricity use. Extreme heat often means running air-conditioning longer
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by counsel Anna M. Behrmann, associate Mihajlo Gasic and partners Matthew R. Levy and Kathy L. Osborn:
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DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement
Streamlined Process Signals Continued Pro-Business Approach to Merger Review under the Second Trump Administration
At a Glance
* On July 23, 2026, the DOJ announced it
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Federal Reserve Reviews Nebraska Bank Control Application
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from the Gregory A. Dunlap Revocable Trust, Gregory Dunlap and Jessica Dunlap, all of Milford, Nebraska, to join the Dunlap Family Control Group, Jefferson City, Missouri, and acquire voting shares of County Bank Shares Inc., Orange, Texas, indirectly acquiring voting shares of Farmers and Merchants Bank.
The Federal Reserve said the application was filed under the Change in Bank Control Act and Regulation Y.
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First Mid Insurance Group Earns Spot on Business Insurance's Top 100 U.S. Brokers List
MATTOON, Illinois, July 28 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Insurance Group Earns Spot on Business Insurance's Top 100 U.S. Brokers List
First Mid Insurance Group has earned a place on Business Insurance's prestigious Top 100 U.S. Brokers list for the first time, ranking No. 95 among insurance brokerage firms nationwide.
Published annually by Business Insurance, the Top 100 U.S. Brokers ranking recognizes the nation's largest insurance brokerage firm
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Gardner-Webb's Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Concentration Brings Systems Approach to Healing
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 27 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb's Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Concentration Brings Systems Approach to Healing
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#Curriculum Prepares Students to Create Lasting Change by Understanding the Relationships Behind Life's Challenges
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-When individuals struggle with anxiety, conflict, addiction, or other mental health challenges, the issue often extends beyond a single person. Relati
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Tax Shareholder Zak Morozov in California
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Tax Shareholder Zak Morozov in California
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SAN FRANCISCO - July 27, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Tax Practice with the addition of Shareholder Zakhar "Zak" Morozov in the San Francisco office. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Morozov focuses on federal income tax matters, with an emphasis on tax structu
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Here, everything's about the people
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Here, everything's about the people
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Ask Roxanne Orsak '88 to describe her 38 years at H-E-B, and she does not lead with her title. She does not lead with H-E-B Plus!, the store format she helped pioneer in 2004, or Joe V's Smart Shop, the price format she led the development of in 2010. She leads with a story about a bagger name
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Hi Tech Motorcars, LLC and Affiliated Car Dealerships to Pay $925,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Hi Tech Motorcars, LLC and Affiliated Car Dealerships to Pay $925,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
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Consent decree settles federal lawsuit alleging companies subjected women to a sexually hostile work environment and punished a man for reporting
AUSTIN, Texas -Central Austin Motorcars, LLC, Hi Tech Motorcars, LLC, and Stadium Motorcars, LLC will pay $925,000 and fu
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House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Gooden
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on July 27, 2026, regarding Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas:
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Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(b)(8)(A), and Committee Rules 17A(b)(1)(A) and 17A(c)(1), the Committee on Ethics has extended the matter regarding Representative Lance Gooden, which was transmitted to the Committee by the Office of Congressio
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Houston City College Helps Students Earn Real Estate Credentials Before High School Graduation
HOUSTON, Texas, July 27 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Houston City College Helps Students Earn Real Estate Credentials Before High School Graduation
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Houston City College 's (HCC's) dual-credit real estate program is helping local high school students get a jump start on careers in the region's growing real estate industry by allowing them to complete the required pre-licensing coursework for a Texas real estate sales agent license before graduating from high scho
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KBR Selected by Power2X as Project Management Consultant for its eFuels Project in Rotterdam
HOUSTON, Texas, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Selected by Power2X as Project Management Consultant for its eFuels Project in Rotterdam
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HOUSTON, July 27, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded the Project Management Consultant (PMC) contract by Power2X for its eFuels project in Rotterdam.
The project marks a significant step toward reducing Europe's
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Lamar University: Dr. David Robles Explores the Untold Stories of South Texas History
BEAUMONT, Texas, July 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news on July 27, 2026:
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Dr. David Robles explores the untold stories of South Texas history
By April Thompson
Dr. David Robles didn't always know he wanted to become a historian.
Today, as an assistant professor of history at Lamar University, Robles researches Chicana/o activism and social movements in South Texas, exploring the lives of ordinary people who organized, protested, and advocated for their communities. His
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Members Appointed to University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees
ATHENS, Georgia, July 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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New members appointed to UGA Foundation Board of Trustees
University leaders, volunteers assume new roles in support of UGA's mission, while longtime trustees are recognized for distinguished service
By Rachael Andrews
The University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed new members and announced updates for the coming year, strengthening a network of alumni and supporters dedicated to adva
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Cornerstone Plaza in Southlake, Texas
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Cornerstone Plaza in Southlake, Texas
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Cornerstone Plaza, a 51,664-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Southlake, Texas.
A Newmark Retail Capital Markets team of President, Head of Retail Capital Markets Conor Lalor, Senior Managing D
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Rep. Judy Chu Commends Local Peaceful Demonstrations Against ICE Killings
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Judy Chu Commends Local Peaceful Demonstrations Against ICE Killings
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following peaceful demonstrations and vigils in Pasadena to demand justice and accountability for the killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement:
"I stand in solidarity with ever
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Resources for the Future: Texas Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Development Timelines: From Local Incentives to Commercial Operation
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following working paper on July 21, 2026 entitled "Texas Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Development Timelines: From Local Incentives to Commercial Operation".
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This working paper presents findings from an effort to reconstruct public development timelines for large wind and solar projects in Texas, a state with a significant renewable energy portfolio. We assembled a dataset of project milestones fo
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Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy prepares grad students to lead in the classroom
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy prepares grad students to lead in the classroom
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Graduate teaching assistants (TAs) from UT San Antonio are gaining more than just classroom experience. Through the Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy (RTAA), they are cultivating the teaching, leadership and communication skills needed to succeed in future opportunities in academia, industry and profess
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Scott Husson selected as Fellow of North American Membrane Society
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Scott Husson selected as Fellow of North American Membrane Society
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
The North American Membrane Society (NAMS) recently has named Scott Husson a Fellow, recognizing his long-term contributions to membrane science, engineering, and professional service.
NAMS is a professional society dedicated to advancing membrane science and technology. Election a
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Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State
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***VIDEO OF EDUARDO'S DETAINMENT ALONG WITH OTHER PHOTO AND VIDEO OF EDUARDO AND HIS WIFE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PRESS HERE
Seattle, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement upon hearing news that Ed
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Siemens advances self-verifying agentic AI workflows for semiconductor and PCB design
PLANO, Texas, July 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens advances self-verifying agentic AI workflows for semiconductor and PCB design
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Siemens today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with NVIDIA to deliver self-verifying agentic AI workflows to EDA, helping semiconductor and printed circuit board (PCB) engineering teams move from autonomous task orchestration
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Siemens' IC design solutions now certified for Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P process technologies
PLANO, Texas, July 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens' IC design solutions now certified for Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P process technologies
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Siemens today announced that its Calibre(r) nmPlatform tool for integrated circuit (IC) design verification and its Solido(tm) Simulation Suite for analog, custom digital and mixed-signal circuit verification, are now certified for Intel
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SLB Earns Top Score on 2026 Disability Index for Fifth Consecutive Year
HOUSTON, Texas, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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SLB Earns Top Score on 2026 Disability Index for Fifth Consecutive Year
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For the fifth consecutive year, SLB has earned a top score on the Disability:IN 2026 Disability Index(r), a leading benchmark that measures disability inclusion and accessibility practices.
This year, SLB has been recognized on the index as one of the World's Top Disability Inclusive Businesses, a distinction
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Texas A&M Engineers Develop Lithium-harvesting Nanorobots
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Texas A&M engineers develop lithium-harvesting nanorobots
Texas A&M researchers are developing fish-like swimming nanorobots that could make lithium recovery from seawater more efficient and help strengthen the domestic supply of a critical mineral.
By Taylor Northcut, Contributor
A Texas A&M University research team is developing a new approach to lithium recovery using tiny
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The value of experience
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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The value of experience
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Melvin Pouncy '92 has been a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county agent, a high school agriculture teacher in two different states, and now, he's serving as the executive director for the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, ATAT, representing educators across the state.
Regardless of the po
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Third-generation Texan and Commencement Speaker Finds Her Wings
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 27 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Third-generation Texan and Commencement Speaker Finds Her Wings
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Casey Stevens is a third-generation Tarleton State Texan, following her grandparents and mother to the university. She fondly remembers childhood campus visits with her brother and university history lessons from their mother. Ahead of her graduation this Friday, Stevens' deeply rooted connections feel even more sentimental.
"When she
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fighting to Protect Women and Children From Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs, Joins Colleagues in Filing Amicus
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fighting to Protect Women and Children From Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs, Joins Colleagues in Filing Amicus
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and 90 Republican lawmakers recently filed another amicus brief in the Western District of Louisiana, supporting Louisiana's lawsuit to protect women and their unborn children f
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U.S. Trade & Development Agency Deputy Director Hardy Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Thomas R. Hardy, deputy director and chief operating officer, performing the duties of the director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships":
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Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and distinguished Members, thank you for the invitation to testify before you today. I welcome this op
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University of Cincinnati: Ultra-SLP Conference Unites Experts to Advance Ultrasound for Speech and Swallowing
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Building community
Ultra-SLP Conference unites experts to advance ultrasound for speech and swallowing
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For nearly three decades, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have been advancing the understanding and application of ultrasound technology in clinical speech-language pathology.
In July, the university increased its commitment to furthering the field by co-hosting, in partnership with Ci
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University of Michigan Faculty Share Insights About Opening of New Bridge Between Detroit, Windsor
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on July 27, 2026:
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U-M faculty share insights about opening of new bridge between Detroit, Windsor
University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the economic and business ramifications of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday.
Donald Grimes is a regional economic specialist with U-M's Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics. His primary resear
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University of Texas El Paso Researcher Helps Develop Low-Cost Spray to Grow Tomatoes in Salty Soils
EL PASO, Texas, July 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP Researcher Helps Develop Low-Cost Spray to Grow Tomatoes in Salty Soils
A simple, low-dose leaf spray could give farmers a practical new tool to keep growing tomatoes on land that salt has rendered increasingly unproductive, according to a study led by a researcher at The University of Texas at El Paso.
"Salinity is one of the most pressing threats to global food security,
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UT Health San Antonio uncovers potential strategy for safer cancer treatments
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release:
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UT Health San Antonio uncovers potential strategy for safer cancer treatments
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), have found a potential path to maintaining the cancer-fighting benefits of one type of immunotherapy while limiting harmful organ damage, providing new hope for this promising trea
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UTA social work professor earns national award
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA social work professor earns national award
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Saltanat Childress, an assistant professor in The University of Texas at Arlington's School of Social Work, has received the 2026 Council on Social Work Education Early Career Faculty Service and Leadership in Social Work Education Award.
The national award recognizes social work educators with fewer than 10 years of service whose le
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VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary
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WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America's
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the
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While the world watched, UNT Health employees helped welcome the world
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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While the world watched, UNT Health employees helped welcome the world
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As millions of fans tuned in to watch Spain defeat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, the tournament marked the end of a month-long celebration that brought the world to North Texas.
Behind every match, fan festival and media event were thousands of volunteers working to ensure visitors from around th
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Wiley University appoints NCAA Division I Standout as 13th Head Women's Basketball Coach
MARSHALL, Texas, July 27 -- Wiley University posted the following news:
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Wiley University appoints NCAA Division I Standout as 13th Head Women's Basketball Coach
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MARSHALL, Texas -Wiley University is pleased to announce the appointment of Coach Destiny Lane Frazier, Ed.D., as the 13th head women's basketball coach. She was formally introduced during a press conference at the Wiley University Welcome Center on Monday.
Dr. Frazier arrives in Marshall following a standout collegiate play
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill.
For a on
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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico
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AMARILLO, Texas (July 27, 2026) -As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value.
The proposed portfolio i
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