News Tipoffs - Texas Editors
2026 Staff Excellence Award Recipients Announced
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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2026 Staff Excellence Award Recipients Announced
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Each year, four Sam Houston State University employees who have demonstrated excellence in service, proven commitment, commendable performance and a high level of motivation have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Staff Excellence Award. This year's honorees are Angela Kizzee, assistant director of marketing and guest services for Residence Life;
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3 Fort Hood Dental Educators Earn Army, MHS, and USU Honors
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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3 Fort Hood Dental Educators Earn Army, MHS, and USU Honors
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Three faculty members at the Fort Hood 2-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD-2) / Comprehensive Dentistry Residency Program have earned Army, Military Health System (MHS), and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) honors in 2026 for their contributions to military medicine and graduate dental educat
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A new way to beat jet lag? Engineered cells speed circadian adjustment
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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A new way to beat jet lag? Engineered cells speed circadian adjustment
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Adjusting to a new time zone or work schedule can leave the body's internal clock out of sync for days, contributing to sleep disruption, metabolic changes and other health consequences. Researchers at Rice University, with the support of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, and Northwestern University have developed an implantable cell therapy
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that can potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 years of age. The study appears in the Proceedings of the Nation
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A pair of prestigious fellowships at Wisconsin and UCLA keep TCOM student busy over summer
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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A pair of prestigious fellowships at Wisconsin and UCLA keep TCOM student busy over summer
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Any summer vacation plans Moises Correa might have had were put on hold as the second-year student at UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine traded his break for an opportunity to learn from some of the nation's best surgeons and gastroenterologists. Correa was one of a selected
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AgriLife Extension's Southwest Dairy Day set for Sept. 2 in Dalhart
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- 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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AgriLife Extension's Southwest Dairy Day set for Sept. 2 in Dalhart
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host Southwest Dairy Day on Sept. 2 in Dalhart. The event is co-hosted this year by Full Circle Jersey Dairy.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rita Blanca Coliseum, 2222 Farm-to-Market Road 281, with
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Alumna's Mathematics Thesis Published in Academic Journal "Logos"
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news:
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Alumna's Mathematics Thesis Published in Academic Journal "Logos"
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Christendom College Class of 2025 valedictorian Catherine Thomas has achieved a rare distinction: publication in the respected Catholic academic journal Logos. Her senior thesis, completed under the guidance of mathematics professor Dr. Douglas Dailey, was selected for publication following a blind peer-review process, placing Thomas's res
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American Hospital Association Leaders Join HHS Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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American Hospital Association Leaders Join HHS Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that health systems represented by the past, current, and incoming chair of the American Hospital Association (AHA), have joined the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, strengthening a nationwide effort to improve the quality of
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American Trucking Associations: Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
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Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
These annual competitions date back to 193
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APHIS Removes Sapote Fruit Fly (Anastrepha serpentina) Quarantines in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update:
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APHIS Removes Sapote Fruit Fly (Anastrepha serpentina) Quarantines in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas
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To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials
Effective immediately, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Texas Department of Agriculture (
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APHIS Removes West Indian Fruit Fly (Anastrepha obliqua) Quarantine in Hidalgo County, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update:
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APHIS Removes West Indian Fruit Fly (Anastrepha obliqua) Quarantine in Hidalgo County, Texas
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To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials
On June 9, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), removed the
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Apple opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston. The center offers free training and educational sessions for small- and medium-sized businesses, giving them direct experience with state-of-the-art equipment,
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Army announces Flight School Next selection to modernize aviator training
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army announces Flight School Next selection to modernize aviator training
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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Aug. 13, 2026) -The U.S. Army announced today the award of the Flight School Next contract to M1 Support Services L.P., Denton, Texas, marking a major step in transforming how the Army trains future rotary-wing aviators at Fort Rucker, Ala.
Flight School Next will provide initial entry rotary-wing training for 800 to 1,5
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
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August 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Food Bank For New York City in the Bronx as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hick
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Australian Recording Industry Association: Rodrigo runs back to #1
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Aug. 14 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news:
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Rodrigo runs back to #1
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Olivia Rodrigo's "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" takes back the #1 spot on the ARIA Albums Chart for a fifth non-consecutive week.
Stray Kids debut at #3 with their EP "This & That". The K-pop group - featuring Aussies Felix and Bangchan - have now landed in the top 20 here nine times with "Noeasy" (#14 in 2021), "Maxi
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Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Completes High-speed Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
LONDON, England, Aug. 15 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA completes high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA has completed works on Old Oak Common station's six high-speed underground platforms, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of the UK's most complex railway stations.
The platforms, each extending 450 metres in length, will serve HS2's n
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Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Recipients
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Butler University issued the following news:
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Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Recipients
By: Jennifer Gunnels
The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2026 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on September 18, 2026, during Butler's annual Home
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Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Gourav Datta Receives More Than $900K to Further Resilient and Energy-efficient Generative AI Research
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering's Gourav Datta receives more than $900K to further resilient and energy-efficient generative AI research
Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hosp
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Census Bureau: 'Voting & Registration in the Election of November 2024' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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METHODS OF VOTING
Most states have policies in place that allow eligible voters to cast their vote prior to Election Day, either by casting an absentee ballot (e.g., by mail), by voting in-person during an early voting period, or both. The CPS has asked
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Center for Biological Diversity: Appeal Aims to Keep Dunes Sagebrush Lizards Protected in Texas, New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Appeal Aims to Keep Dunes Sagebrush Lizards Protected in Texas, New Mexico
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MIDLAND, Texas-The Center for Biological Diversity today appealed a federal court's decision that allowed the Trump administration and the state of Texas to strip dunes sagebrush lizards of their federal Endangered Species Act protections.
"We're tired of the Trump administration putting politics
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation donates $10,000 to Heart of Indiana United Way to aid flood recovery efforts
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation donates $10,000 to Heart of Indiana United Way to aid flood recovery efforts
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Donation supports long-term recovery for Hoosier families across Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison and Randolph counties
INDIANAPOLIS - Aug. 14, 2026 - To help support families and individuals impacted by the recent flooding that brought more than 11 inches of rain to east ce
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Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms: CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS COVERED BY NFA INJUNCTION
BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CURRENT AND FUTURE CCRKBA MEMBERS COVERED BY NFA INJUNCTION
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BELLEVUE, WA - Thanks to the Justice Department's decision to not seek extension of the stay of last week's ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas striking down registration requirements on certain firearms and suppressors under the National Firea
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Secures $2 Million in Federal Funding for the City of Donna's Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Secures $2 Million in Federal Funding for the City of Donna's Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
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Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email)
Donna, Texas - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Mayor David Moreno and officials from the City of Donna, delivered $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for Phase Two construction of t
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Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice
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AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released a statement urging President Donald J. Trump and his administration to prioritize efforts to secure the return of Austin Tice, an American journalist, Houston native, and Marine veteran, as we mark the somber milestone of Tice being held captive in Syria for 14 years on Aug. 14. Sen. Corn
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Cornyn: Kaufman County to Receive $700k to Prosecute Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn: Kaufman County to Receive $700k to Prosecute Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $711,415 in federal grant funding to the Kaufman County Courthouse for the hiring of prosecutors to investigate and combat fraud, drug and human trafficking, and other crimes committed by illegal aliens. The
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, the critical program remains under constant threat as Republican Senate candidates are backing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the program. Across the country, GOP candidates are on the record supporting the GOP's "backdoor for privatizing Social
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Earthworks: Brazoria County Communities Win Major Court Victory Against Texas GulfLink Oil Export Terminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release:
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Brazoria County Communities Win Major Court Victory Against Texas GulfLink Oil Export Terminal
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BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas -After years of organizing by residents and community groups based in Freeport, Surfside, Jones Creek, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has vacated a critical federal approval for the Texas GulfLink crude oil export termin
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Entergy Louisiana launches major grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana launches major grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish
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$270 million investment will strengthen local electric infrastructure and improve reliability for customers
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. - Entergy Louisiana, joined by local elected officials and community leaders, celebrated the launch of a major grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish with a ceremonial ribbon
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Federal Register: EPA Enters Superfund Settlement Agreement With Various Texas Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(g)(4) Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs associated with the Bulldog Environmental Services in 213 Main Avenue, Anton, Hockley County, Texas was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consen
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Federal Register: EPA Proposes $200,000 Superfund Cleanup Settlement with Wanzek Construction in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(h)(1) Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs associated with the Bulldog Environmental Services in 213 Main Avenue, Anton, Hockley County, Texas was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consen
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Federal Register: EPA Reaches $170,000 Superfund Cleanup Settlement with Clean Fuels National in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(h)(1) Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs associated with the Bulldog Environmental Services in 213 Main Avenue, Anton, Hockley County, Texas was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consen
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Federal Register: FCC Issues Proposed Rule To Review E-Rate Program To Ensure Congress's Vision
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- In this document, the Federal Communications Commission seeks comment on measures the Commission can take to better protect children when using E-Rate-funded networks, the Commission's progress in ensuring affordable access to high-speed broadband to and within schools and libraries, and whether the Commission's current interpretation of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is the best reading of the statute. The Commission also proposes actions to strengt
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FFRF Action Fund: League of Women Voters Chapter is 'Secularist' for Christian Nationalism Panel
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 15 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 14, 2026:
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League of Women Voters chapter is 'Secularist' for Christian nationalism panel
The FFRF Action Fund awards the League of Women Voters of Tarrant County its "Secularist of the Week" plaudit for recently hosting a
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From Campus to Coastline: Alumna builds career in tourism marketing for South Padre Island
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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From Campus to Coastline: Alumna builds career in tourism marketing for South Padre Island
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUG. 13, 2026 - Long before she promoted South Padre Island to visitors across Texas and northern Mexico, Dennise Hernandez was one of those visitors.
Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, family trips to the island made it one of her favorite places. Today, The Univers
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Fulbright Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- 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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Fulbright Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S.
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A three-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar trip to Argentina wasn't just about bringing Texas know-how to South America for Gabriel Hamer, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology in the Texas A&M College
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Governor Abbott Announces Amazon, Lancium And Cipher Digital Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Amazon, Lancium And Cipher Digital Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Amazon, Lancium and Cipher Digital will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.
Governor Abbott's guidelines and guardrails are working. They are being universally implemented by data centers across the state. One
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Harshbarger Applauds Recent HHS Crackdown on Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Harshbarger Applauds Recent HHS Crackdown on Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement praising a series of recent actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect children from sex-rejecting procedures, including a report exposing fraudulent billing practices that led to referr
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Haynes & Boone: DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces Enforcement Priorities - What You Need to Know
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces Enforcement Priorities - What You Need to Know
By Ronald W. Breaux, J. Nicholas Bunch, Seth Farber, Taryn McDonald, Bill Morrison, Tim Newman, Richard Weber and Neil Issar
On Aug. 13, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a memorandum outlining the enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ")
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Haynes & Boone: Proposed UPF Definition Inches Forward as a White Paper
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Proposed UPF Definition Inches Forward as a White Paper
By Suzie Trigg and Luke Nguyen
On Aug. 10, 2026, instead of announcing an anticipated definition of ultra-processed food (UPF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the submission of a white paper proposing a uniform definition of UPF.1 HHS officially submitted the white paper to the Office of Informat
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings - 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings: 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
In case you missed it, new reporting in The Hill is highlighting how Democrats are "increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate," with as many as eight Republican-held seats - including North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas - looking incre
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Intellectual Asset Management Recognizes Gary Abelev in the 2026 IAM Strategy 300
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Intellectual Asset Management Recognizes Gary Abelev in the 2026 IAM Strategy 300
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Intellectual Asset Management named partner Gary A. Abelev to its 2026 list, "IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists." This publication honors individuals who "have exceptional skill sets, as well as profound insights into the
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Johns Hopkins: Classroom Learning Meets Community Impact
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Classroom Learning Meets Community Impact
Through Johns Hopkins' Applied Environmental Health Practice course, Mark Poisler helped expand access to safe drinking water while discovering how environmental health complements a career in medicine.
For Mark Poisler, MHS '26, a graduate course in environmental health wasn't just an academic exercise--it was an opport
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KBR to Deliver Sustainment for Critical Maritime Systems Supporting the Australian Defence Force
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR to Deliver Sustainment for Critical Maritime Systems Supporting the Australian Defence Force
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From safeguarding maritime approaches against underwater threats to enabling complex diving operations and advancing autonomous technologies, the Australian Defence Force relies on a diverse portfolio of specialized maritime cap
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KFF: Analysis - At Least 37 States Have Medicaid State Directed Payments for Hospital Services That Could Be Reduced by the 2025 Reconciliation Law Limits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release:
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Analysis: At Least 37 States Have Medicaid State Directed Payments for Hospital Services That Could Be Reduced by the 2025 Reconciliation Law Limits
States with the Biggest Potential Reductions in Medicaid Payments to Hospitals Include California, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, North Caroli
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 12
* Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens to the Public
August 11
* President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo H
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LDF Strongly Condemns Texas Appeals Court Ruling Allowing Voter Suppression Law to Go Back into Place
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Strongly Condemns Texas Appeals Court Ruling Allowing Voter Suppression Law to Go Back into Place
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On Aug. 12, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals restored multiple provisions of SB 1, a Texas law that makes it harder for voters with disabilities to vote by mail and receive assistance to vote. The ruling overturned a lower court's previous decision that blocked pr
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MC confers emeritus status upon five distinguished former faculty during Convocation
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC confers emeritus status upon five distinguished former faculty during Convocation
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Five of Mississippi Christian University's (MC's) most accomplished former faculty members received emeritus status from the institution during the 2026 Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 10.
Stephanie Busbea, MC interim provost, introduced the recipients while MC President Blake Thompson presente
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McCaul Returns from Bold Visit to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Returns from Bold Visit to Taiwan
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WASHINGTON - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul concluded his third visit to Taiwan. While there, he gave a keynote speech at a forum focused on Indo-Pacific security and met with high-level officials including President Lai, who conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon on him for his support of Taiwan
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Neill Fuquay Selected for Leadership Arts Institute's Dallas Class
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Neill Fuquay Selected for Leadership Arts Institute's Dallas Class
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Jackson Walker congratulates Dallas partner Neill Fuquay on his acceptance into the Leadership Arts Institute's Dallas Class of 2026-2027.
Founded in 1989 by the Business Council for the Arts, the Leadership Arts Institute develops nonprofit arts leadership skills, supports professional growth, and connects leade
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New coach movin' into 'dream job'
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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New coach movin' into 'dream job'
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John McPhail is starting what he called a "dream job" after being named head coach of the Lady Movin' Mavs, The University of Texas at Arlington's women's wheelchair basketball team.
"This is something beyond my wildest dreams," said McPhail, who was introduced as head coach Thursday at College Park Center. "Wheelchair basketball is my life. It's
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New Mavericks move in, ready to call UTA home
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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New Mavericks move in, ready to call UTA home
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With the heat index peaking at 109 degrees, thousands of Mavericks hauled mini-fridges, computer monitors, fans, snacks and even electric guitars into UTA residence halls Wednesday during Move-In Day.
Families pushed carts stacked high with boxes and supplies, stopping for shade, fan misters, cold water and shaved ice as students bega
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Nexstar's Local TV Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Content
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar's Local TV Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Content
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KXAN-TV in Austin, TX, Recognized for "Digital"
WHO 13 in Des Moines, IA, Wins Award for "Hard News"
IRVING, TX - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that KXAN-TV, the company's television st
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Politico : Full Transcript - Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Senator Adam Schiff:
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Full Transcript: Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Adam Schiff: We're going to have to work to win that trust back. We're going to have to be proposing things that are bold. It is going to be completely inadequate to say well, if
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President Melva K. Wallace Featured as One of Austin's Rising Stars by VoyageAustin
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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President Melva K. Wallace Featured as One of Austin's Rising Stars by VoyageAustin
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Austin, TX -Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO Dr. Melva K. Wallace has been recognized as one of Austin's rising leaders in a new feature by VoyageAustin, highlighting her journey, leadership philosophy and vision for the future of one of the nation's most historic Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
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Pressley Has Conducted Oversight of ICE Facilities in MA and Across the Country, Advocated for Children Detained by ICE, Named Impacted Families as Honorary State of the Union Guests
Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities, Fought to Bring Detained Neighb
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Roadrunner 101: What to know for the fall semester at UT San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Roadrunner 101: What to know for the fall semester at UT San Antonio
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As new and returning students prepare for the semester, there are a few essentials every Roadrunner should know to make navigating campus a little easier.
#UT San Antonio identification
Students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall may have noticed the university ID card has a new look. An essential part of ev
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Roadrunner Days returns with traditions, resources and ways to get involved
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Roadrunner Days returns with traditions, resources and ways to get involved
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As students return to campus for the fall semester, Roadrunner Days is once again bringing the UT San Antonio community together through traditions, campus events and opportunities to get involved.
Running through Aug. 30, Roadrunner Days helps new and returning students connect with fellow Roadrunners, explore camp
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San Jacinto College Central Campus Opens Artifacts of the Delphinus Resonance
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 14 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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San Jacinto College Central Campus Opens Artifacts of the Delphinus Resonance
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Featuring ceramics as vessels for ecological memory, observation, and knowledge beyond the human
PASADENA, Texas - The San Jacinto College Central Campus Art Gallery is pleased to present Artifacts of the Delphinus Resonance, a solo exhibition by San Jacinto College Central Campus ceramics professor Christopher St. John. On view Wed
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Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, Aug. 15, to assist students preparing for fall semester
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news:
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Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, Aug. 15, to assist students preparing for fall semester
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BROWNWOOD - August 13, 2026 - Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the fall 2026 semester. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 17. The following offices will be open as indicated
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TCC Gets $735,134 State Grant to Advance Nursing Education
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
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TCC gets $735,134 state grant to advance nursing education
Award is part of $5.6 million in Nursing Innovation Grant Program funding Gov. Abbott announced for 2026-2028 grant cycle
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The Tarrant County College District has received a $735,134 grant through the Texas Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP), Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 6. The award will support TCC's efforts to expand its nursing
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TCC South Construction Management Technology Earns National Accreditation
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
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TCC South Construction Management Technology earns national accreditation
Tarrant County College South has earned accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) for its Construction Management Technology (AAS) program, a distinction rarely granted at the associate degree level.
Effective March 1, 2027, through Feb. 28, 2034, the accreditation places TCC's 60-credit AAS pat
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Texas A&M University School of Public Health Adds a Doctoral Program and Revamps Another for Launch This Fall
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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School of Public Health adds a doctoral program and revamps another for launch this fall
Changes will prepare professionals for the increasingly complex public health challenges in Texas and the nation
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The Texas A&M University School of Public Health--the state's largest and top ranked--is launching a new PhD program and refocusing the health education PhD program to emphasize
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Texas Democrats Demand Gov. Abbott Act on Extradition of ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Texas Democrats Demand Gov. Abbott Act on Extradition of ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
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WASHINGTON, D.C -Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) led Texas Democrats in demanding that Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorize the extradition of Christian J. Castro, an ICE agent charged in connection with a January shooting during an immigration e
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Trust for Public Land: $2M Investment in Five Mile Creek Will Advance Access, Mobility, and Economic Opportunity in Southern Dallas
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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$2M Investment in Five Mile Creek Will Advance Access, Mobility, and Economic Opportunity in Southern Dallas
DALLAS - In support of Dallas's green future, Rep. Marc Veasey gifted $2 million in federal Community Project Funding for the Five Mile Creek Greenbelt, a transformative green space project in Southern Dallas led by Trust for Public Land (TPL). Rep. Veasey presented the funds at a c
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TXST, UT Health San Antonio award inaugural LS-RAP grant for Type 2 diabetes research
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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TXST, UT Health San Antonio award inaugural LS-RAP grant for Type 2 diabetes research
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Through a joint research partnership, TXST and UT Health San Antonio awarded the inaugural LS-RAP grant to faculty studying Type 2 diabetes in U.S. Hispanic adults.
August 13, 2026
Katy Henrick
Through a joint research partnership, TXST and UT Health San Antonio awarded the inaugural LS-RAP grant to faculty studying T
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University of Texas Dallas: BEACONS, Battery Work Earn Bigger Spot on National Stage
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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BEACONS, Battery Work Earn Bigger Spot on National Stage
By Kim Horner
As artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and other emerging technologies increase demand for electricity, the nation needs new ways to store energy and manage the flow of electricity to keep the power grid reliable.
The University of Texas at Dallas' Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and Nati
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UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
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UPDATE: Last year, Congress reduced the $200 tax on silencers, short-barreled rifles, shotguns to $0 in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Still, it kept the related federal paperwork, photograph, and fingerprinting requirements for those items.
West Virginia joi
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