Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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"Camaro Lucinda" opens at the South Campus Gallery
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 24 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * "Camaro Lucinda" opens at the South Campus Gallery * The San Jacinto College South Campus Gallery presents "Camaro Lucinda," an exhibit by interdisciplinary artist Justin Plakas, from Aug. 31 to Dec. 3, with an opening reception set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. Built from cast concrete, salvaged wood, painted panels, and handmade props, the installations use humor as a way into difficult subjects, i  more
10 Weeks Out - Democrats' "Growing Momentum" Stretches "Toss-Up" Battle for Senate Control "Deep Into Trump Country"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * TEN WEEKS OUT: Democrats' "Growing Momentum" Stretches "Toss-Up" Battle for Senate Control "Deep into Trump Country" Axios: "At the start of the cycle, Cook Political Report called Democrats' path to a Senate majority 'herculean.' Last week, it declared the battle for the Senate a toss-up" NBC News' Ryan Nobles: "The results in Alaska during this last primary were as   more
2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * 2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members * UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 90 new full-time faculty members across its academic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year. The incoming group includes tenured, tenure-track and full-time fixed-term-track faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide. Of the incoming faculty, 65% earned their highest academic deg  more
61 Nationally Renowned People and Groups Support The Buckeye Institute's Case to Overturn Federal Ban on Home Distilling
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * 61 Nationally Renowned People and Groups Support The Buckeye Institute's Case to Overturn Federal Ban on Home Distilling * Columbus, OH - Sixty-one nationally renowned organizations, public interest law firms, states, and individuals from across the country filed ami  more
A&O Shearman Hires Corporate Partner Steven Tyndall in Austin, Texas
LONDON, England, Aug. 25 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * A&O Shearman hires corporate partner Steven Tyndall in Austin, Texas A&O Shearman today announced that Steven (Steve) Tyndall has joined as a partner in its M&A and Private Equity practice in Austin, Texas, significantly strengthening the firm's on-the-ground transactional capabilities in one of the fastest-growing legal markets in the United States and furthering its strategic investme  more
ABYC to Host 2027 Standards Week in San Antonio, Texas
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC to Host 2027 Standards Week in San Antonio, Texas * The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that 2027 Standards Week will take place Jan. 10-15 at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is now open for the week's Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings, annual meeting and welcome reception. S  more
AFL-CIO AFSCM, 79 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Union] (TNSletter) -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to the Senate leadership: * * * The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate July 31, 2026 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: The undersigned 78 civil rights, labor, consumer, community, tech accountability, and other orga  more
Agricultural Research Service: NovoFly Screwworm Strain Readied for Active Duty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service issued the following news: * * * NovoFlyTM Screwworm Strain Readied for Active Duty American scientific ingenuity in the form of sterile fly releases helped eliminate New World screwworm from the country in the 1960s. Now, ARS researchers are combining that ingenuity with next-generation tools to counter new resurgences of the pest threatening livestock and wildlife in New Mexico and Texas. "Releasing ste  more
Air Force awards production contract for Next-Gen Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force awards production contract for Next-Gen Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Massachusetts - Following extensive operator testing, the Department of the Air Force has reached a critical milestone in overhauling its aircrew management systems, officially awarding VivSoft a production Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for   more
Airbnb commits $1 million to environmental protection in Washington
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb commits $1 million to environmental protection in Washington * ISSAQUAH, WA -Airbnb today announced a $1 million investment to support environmental protection nonprofits and projects across Washington state, marking the company's largest community commitment in Washington to date. The funding includes donations to local environmental and conservation nonpro  more
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Howell, One of the Bearkats Behind Bowers
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Justin Howell, One of the Bearkats Behind Bowers * Justin Howell will be the first to tell you that his degree in interdisciplinary agriculture centered on animal science and wildlife ecology doesn't seem to fit his job as project superintendent for the Bowers Stadium press box renovation project. But the Sam Houston State University alumnus will be twice as quick to say, "A lot of t  more
American Airlines Celebrates Expanded Access to Flagship Dining With Exclusive Offering From KHK Wines and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate Pairing Curated by Chef Thomas Keller
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 25 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines celebrates expanded access to Flagship Dining with exclusive offering from KHK Wines and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate pairing curated by Chef Thomas Keller * American Airlines expands Flagship(R) Dining access, bringing its premium sit-down dining experience to more eligible customers at DFW and MIA beginning Sept. 15, with plans to reopen at LAX in late 2026. * A refreshed Flagship(R) Dining menu  more
American Farm Bureau Federation, 263 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on A  more
AT&T to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * AT&T to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences Company leadership to speak at September conferences held by Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Bank of America. Webcasts available live and for replay. Key Takeaways: * AT&T to webcast fireside chat with John Stankey at the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Sept. 9. * AT&T to webcast fireside chats with Pascal Desroches at Citi's 2026  more
Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads Coalition of States Raising Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads Coalition of States Raising Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting * Lincoln, NE - Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers co-led a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related financial activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers.  more
Brun named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Brun named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service * Marcel Brun, Ph.D., has been named director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service, TxGen, effective Sept. 1. He succeeds Charlie Johnson, Ph.D., who will retire after leading TxGen for 16 years. Brun has served TxGen, part of T  more
Cameron students present findings at NIH-funded summer program
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron students present findings at NIH-funded summer program * Two Cameron University students were selected as winners of their categories while presenting original research during the recently completed Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium in Oklahoma City. SURP includes several summer research programs, including the Oklahoma IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (OK-INB  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: 'Charities' Influencing Elections - 2024 and Beyond
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer, senior research analyst Robert Stilson and journalist Fred Lucas: * * * The "Charities" influencing elections: 2024 and beyond A new CRC report on the charities trying to influence elections is available for download. - From the Constitutional Convention through the end of the 20th century, American elections were a simple, widely understoo  more
Children's Health Defense: Doctors Call on RFK Jr. to Withdraw Moderna MRNA Flu Vaccine After Review of FDA Data Shows Risks Outweigh Benefits
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Doctors Call on RFK Jr. to Withdraw Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine After Review of FDA Data Shows Risks Outweigh Benefits Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine showed abysmal efficacy in preventing hospitalization. It also showed a higher risk of adverse events, including death, compared wi  more
Chunghwa Telecom Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Recognitions for Telecom Market Leadership and 5G Technology Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Chunghwa Telecom Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Recognitions for Telecom Market Leadership and 5G Technology Innovation Taiwan's leading telecom provider is recognized for advancing 5G innovation, AI-driven digital transformation, and resilient digital infrastructure. - Frost & Sullivan is pleased t  more
Circuit of The Americas and Carlyle Enter Into Strategic Partnership to Support Next Phase of Growth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Circuit of The Americas and Carlyle Enter into Strategic Partnership to Support Next Phase of Growth Capital will support the expansion of COTA's year-round hospitality and entertainment offerings while the venue remains locally owned and operated - AUSTIN, TX and NEW YORK, NY - Circuit of The Americas ("COTA") and global investment firm Carlyle's (NASDAQ: CG) Global Credit platform today announce  more
Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins
ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 24 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins * SUNY Oneonta is buzzing with life once again, celebrating the arrival of more than 1,000 new students and the return of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester. On Wednesday and Thursday, a crew of staff and student volunteers in "Red's Squad" T-shirts welcomed members of the Class of 2030, arriving i  more
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Expands and Reshapes Federal Procurement List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a series of changes to the federal Procurement List, adding three services while removing four others. The final changes take effect Sept. 20, 2026, as part of the federal government's effort to expand contracting opportunities for nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The additions cover custodial and courier services at federal fa  more
Congressman Al Green Files H.Res.1486, to Impeach President Donald John Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Files H.Res.1486, to Impeach President Donald John Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors * On Monday, August 24, 2026, Congressman Al Green filed H.Res.1486, to impeach President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution states that President Trump abused his presidential powers by allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and B  more
Congressman Gonzalez Secures $4.2 Million in Federal Funds for Cameron County Sheriff's Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Secures $4.2 Million in Federal Funds for Cameron County Sheriff's Office * Contact:Alexis Torres(link sends email) Olmito, Texas-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff MannyTrevino, delivered $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding he secured for the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. The fun  more
CrowdStrike's Fal.Con 2026 Unites Cybersecurity's Ecosystem to Secure the AI Revolution
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike's Fal.Con 2026 Unites Cybersecurity's Ecosystem to Secure the AI Revolution A record 150+ partner sponsors join forces with CrowdStrike to define the next era of security innovation - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Fal.Con 2026 will feature a record 150  more
Dalton State Welcomes Two Endowed Chairs to Advance STEM and Classical Education
DALTON, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Dalton State welcomes two endowed chairs to advance STEM and classical education Dalton State College has selected two accomplished educators to serve in endowed chair positions that will advance innovation in STEM and help prepare the next generation of teachers through classical education. Asaf Varol has been named the Shaw Industries Chair in STEM, and Cristian R. Aquino-Sterling has been selected as the inau  more
Defense Logistics Agency customers can create a military property reuse want list
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Defense Logistics Agency customers can create a military property reuse want list * BATTLE CREEK, Michigan - Defense Logistics Agency property reuse customers can specify exactly what they need for their organization, avoid procurement costs, and make taxpayer dollars go further by creating a customized "RTD Want List." As the Department of War's official   more
Democratic Governors Association: Flight Risk - Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Almost $700,000 Leasing Private Planes for Campaign Events
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Flight Risk: Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Almost $700,000 Leasing Private Planes for Campaign Events University of Akron Political Scientist David Cohen: "The fact that Ramaswamy has spent two years flying around on his own private jet is really a bad look" - New reporting from Ohio Capital Journal reveals that Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped nearly $700,000 in campaign funds on private plane leases since the   more
Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Environmental Rules as Vaquita Nears Extinction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Environmental Rules as Vaquita Nears Extinction * One year after an independent investigation confirmed that Mexico is failing to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) led 38 House Democrats in urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to enforce USMCA environmental protection  more
ETAMU Supporters Aim to Fund Impactful Gamebird Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot Fundraiser
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 24 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Supporters Aim to Fund Impactful Gamebird Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot Fundraiser * More than $250,000 was raised in support of ETAMU's Lyon Center for Gamebird Research. On the morning of Aug. 21, dozens of hunters, conservationists, business leaders and philanthropists filled the Texas Gun Ranch lodge in Terrel, Texas, gathering over   more
Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS User Requests Monero Donations on RocketChat
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS User Requests Monero Donations on RocketChat * ; United Youth Clubs Denounce Americana Aesthetic, Affirm National Socialist Character The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup *   more
Facts Not on Fox News: California Attracts More Startup Investment Than 49 States Combined
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Facts Not on Fox News: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined $366 billion in venture-capital funding raised by companies big and small in 2026 What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom, California secures more venture capital funding than the rest of the country combined. - Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California, the nation'  more
Freese Brings Professional Experience to Central Campus Theatre
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 24 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Freese Brings Professional Experience to Central Campus Theatre * Long before a San Jacinto College audience takes their seats, Liz Freese has already spent weeks shaping what they'll see. As the Central Campus technical theatre professor and the department's scenic and costume designer, she's the one turning a script into a reality one build at a time. Freese joined the College in 2023, bringing decades of pr  more
From Lunch Line to Learning Time: Exchange Meals Keep Military Kids Going Strong
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * From Lunch Line to Learning Time: Exchange Meals Keep Military Kids Going Strong * KADENA AIR BASE - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service school meal program is continuing to ensure students attending Department of War Educational Activity (DoWEA) schools overseas are receiving healthy, appetizing and affordable meals to sustain them throughout their busy days. The Exchange feeds stud  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Bramow To 425th Judicial District In Williamson County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Bramow To 425th Judicial District In Williamson County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason Bramow as Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. "Jason Bramow has served Texas with distinction as deputy general counsel   more
Governor Abbott Appoints Peters To 492nd Judicial District In Colorado And Lavaca Counties
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Peters To 492nd Judicial District In Colorado And Lavaca Counties * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Leonard Peters as Judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court in Colorado and Lavaca Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Leonard Peters of Columbus is a municipal judge wi  more
Governor Abbott Directs TDI To Take Action To Make Property Insurance More Affordable
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TDI To Take Action To Make Property Insurance More Affordable * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79 percent in six years,  more
Gulf Energy Information Names Hunton a Finalist at its 2026 Excellence Awards
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gulf Energy Information Names Hunton a Finalist at its 2026 Excellence Awards * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a finalist for Energy Legal Services Provider of the Year at the 2026 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards. The awards recognize excellence and innovation across the global energy industry, with the Energy Legal Serv  more
Haynes Boone's Corporate/M&A Practice and 4 Attorneys Ranked in 2027 Chambers Latin America
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: ** * Haynes Boone's Corporate/M&A Practice and 4 Attorneys Ranked in 2027 Chambers Latin America Haynes Boone has once again been recognized in the 2027 Chambers Latin America guide, underscoring the strength of its cross-border platform and long-standing commitment to delivering sophisticated legal counsel across Mexico and the broader Latin American market. In the International Couns  more
HFTP Announces 2026 CHAE of the Year Award Recipient: Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * HFTP Announces 2026 CHAE of the Year Award Recipient: Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) is proud to announce Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE, as the recipient of the 2026 CHAE of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes a hospitality finance professional who demonstrates exceptional commitment to professional development, the hospitality in  more
Howard Payne University students carry Spain summer immersion experience into fall semester
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University students carry Spain summer immersion experience into fall semester * Five Howard Payne University (HPU) students are beginning the fall 2026 semester with a fresh perspective on life and academics after participating in the Spain Summer Immersion Program through HPU's Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. Students spent a month in Seville, Spain, learning about the region's c  more
ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Welcomes Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Midland
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Welcomes Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Midland * MIDLAND, TX -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Permian Basin to showcase the region's role in fueling the nation and the world. The Secretary's visit was part of the Department of Energy's "Great American Energy Comeback Tour." The tour began with a rig site visit, where cutt  more
IHeartMedia and Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Michael Epstein Launch "Fault Line: Haditha," a Weekly Limited-Series True Crime Podcast That Re-Examines One of the Most Controversial Incidents of the Iraq War
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia and Oscar-nominated Filmmaker Michael Epstein Launch "Fault Line: Haditha," a Weekly Limited-Series True Crime Podcast That Re-Examines One of the Most Controversial Incidents of the Iraq War The 13-episode investigative series created in partnership with Crowd Network and High Road Entertainment delves into the killing of 24 Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines - NEW YORK - iHeartPod  more
IHeartPodcasts, Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions Launch "UnderGround Zero" - True Story of How the Mafia Profited From the 9/11 Tragedy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts, Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions Launch "UnderGround Zero" - The True Story of How the Mafia Profited from the 9/11 Tragedy A new scripted audio series written and created by Stephen Kronish and starring actors Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa and Ray Abruzzo premieres Tuesday, September 1 - NEW YORK -- iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally accor  more
Incoming Trinity First-Year Chases His Childhood Dream
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Incoming Trinity First-Year Chases His Childhood Dream * David Monds '30 is starting at Trinity University this fall excited to pursue his dream of becoming an author. He's looking forward to classes, clubs, and other opportunities that will help him grow throughout his time on campus. David Monds '30 grew up with a wild imagination. From fierce characters to mysterious worlds, he was always thinking of ideas  more
KBR's PureSAF(r) Technology Selected by KMG-Aero and KFP for the First SAF Plant in Kazakhstan
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's PureSAF(r) Technology Selected by KMG-Aero and KFP for the First SAF Plant in Kazakhstan * HOUSTON, August 24, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract by KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (KMG-Aero), a subsidiary of NC KazMunayGas JSC, and KazFoodProducts (KFP) for Kazakhstan's first Sustainable Aviatio  more
Lamar University: College of Business Celebrates Launch of DBA in Energy Management Program
BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * College of Business celebrates launch of DBA in Energy Management program By Vanessa Guerrero The Lamar University College of Business officially celebrated the launch of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management program on Saturday, Aug. 15, welcoming the inaugural Class of 2029 and marking a significant milestone in the university's growing commitment to energy-focused education. The prog  more
LPL Financial Welcomes Conte Wealth Advisors
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC (CWA) team has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The firm reported serving approximately $1.6 billion in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/* and join  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas ALICE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 4,874-square-foot 7-Eleven property for $7.33 million. "The gas station market continues to see strong dema  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Starbucks Property in Brownsville, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of Starbucks Property in Brownsville, Texas BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of a newly constructed, 2,225-square-foot Starbucks property in Brownsville, T  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 73-Room Hampton Inn & Suites in Humble, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 73-Room Hampton Inn & Suites in Humble, Texas HUMBLE, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 73-room Hampton Inn & Suites property in Humble, Texas. "This off-market transaction resulted in a s  more
Mayer Brown Strengthens Leveraged Finance and Private Capital Capabilities With Addition of Justin Hewett in Houston
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown strengthens leveraged finance and private capital capabilities with addition of Justin Hewett in Houston HOUSTON - Mayer Brown announced today that finance lawyer Justin Hewett has joined the firm in Houston as a partner in its Global Leveraged Finance and Private Capital Group. He joins from DLA Piper. Justin's arrival marks Mayer Brown's continued gro  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Attempt to Weaken Environmental Reviews
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Attempt to Weaken Environmental Reviews Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general and Harris County, Texas, in a comment letter opposing a proposal by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that would unlawfully ignore foreseeable enviro  more
MSU geologist, student investigate methane emissions on Atlantic seafloor
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 24 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU geologist, student investigate methane emissions on Atlantic seafloor * Contact: Sarah Nicholas STARKVILLE, Miss.-A Mississippi State University geologist and doctoral student will descend almost 1 mile beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean this fall as part of an international research team investigating methane emissions, their effect on the Gulf and its ecosystems. MSU Department of  more
NAIC Summer National Meeting Highlights Collaboration and Advances Priorities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Summer National Meeting Highlights Collaboration and Advances Priorities * On Aug. 11-14, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Members gathered in Columbus, Ohio, for the organization's 2026 Summer National Meeting, where they continued addressing the opportunities and challenges of the modern insurance marketp  more
Navazio in FinOps Report: U.S. Treasury Clearing Rule - Countdown to Clear and Unclear
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Navazio in FinOps Report: U.S. Treasury Clearing Rule - Countdown to Clear and Unclear The SEC's new U.S. Treasury clearing rule, which will require secondary-market cash and repurchase transactions in U.S. Treasuries to be processed through a clearinghouse, is widely considered one of the most significant U.S. regulatory changes in recent years. Haynes Boone Partner Michele Navaz  more
NCCU Earns National Recognition for AI Teaching and Learning
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 24 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Earns National Recognition for AI Teaching and Learning * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been named the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award winner in the Teaching and Learning category. The national award honors institutions using artificial intelligence, data and technology to address institutional challenges and create measurable impact in higher education. NCCU was rec  more
New ETAMU Students Dive Headfirst into University Tradition at 'Lion Camp'
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 24 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * New ETAMU Students Dive Headfirst into University Tradition at 'Lion Camp' * Hundreds of incoming East Texas A&M University students began their college journey by building friendships, learning university traditions and discovering what it means to be a Lion at the annual Lion Camp experience. Held for the fourth year at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins,  more
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences * IRVING, TX -Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four upcoming institutional investor conferences in September: * Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference Location: Hilton New York Hotel - New York, NY Date: Tuesday, Se  more
North Central the favorite to win title No. 4
WACO, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Central the favorite to win title No. 4 * Last season's national runner-up is the preseason favorite to win it all in 2026. North Central received 50 first-place votes and is the No. 1 team in the AFCA Division III Coaches Preseason Poll. The Cardinals have played in the last six national title games, taking home three championships. North Central's season gets started   more
NRCC: All Hat, No Cattle - Bobby Pulido Imports German Cowboy for Phony South Texas Ad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ALL HAT, NO CATTLE: Bobby Pulido Imports German Cowboy for Phony South Texas Ad Creepy Bobby Pulido is so desperate to manufacture a South Texas identity that he had to purchase one from Germany. A new report reveals Pulido's latest Spanish-language campaign ad uses footage of Alexander Ripper, a professional reining champion who lives in Germany. Pulido's own campaign admitted it purchas  more
Oklahoma Baptist University Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * OBU Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division Oklahoma Baptist University has announced three appointments to its Division of Language and Literature, strengthening its programs in English, literature, composition and creative writing. Dr. Jonathan Callis joins the division as associate professor of English and British literature, Dr. Matthew A. Mullin joins as assistant profes  more
Pembina Institute: Coal Will Cost Saskatchewan Tens of Billions More Than Natural Gas or Renewables, Report Finds
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- Pembina Institute issued the following news release: * * * Coal will cost Saskatchewan tens of billions more than natural gas or renewables, report finds New independent analysis conducted by the Pembina Institute confirms Saskatchewan's plan to extend coal-fired power to 2050 is one of its most expensive electricity options, costing tens of billions more than modern and viable alternatives. This is a move that threatens to raise costs just as Canada bra  more
Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist Karina Mora Massad, MD, Now on Staff at National Jewish Health
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * Pulmonary Hypertension Specialist Karina Mora Massad, MD, Now on Staff at National Jewish Health * DENVER - National Jewish Health welcomes Karina Mora Massad, MD, to its faculty. Dr. Mora Massad will care for patients with pulmonary hypertension and other complex pulmonary vascular diseases while continuing research aimed at improving the understandin  more
Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Jessica Cho
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Jessica Cho * DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - Dugway Proving Ground honored Command Sergeant Major Jessica Cho during a traditional Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony on August 6, 2026. Col. Brian Sansom, commander of Dugway Proving Ground, presided over the ceremony as the senior commander. During   more
Rep. Roy Demands Answers from Texas State University After Hiring H-1B Employee Over Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Demands Answers from Texas State University After Hiring H-1B Employee Over Americans * August 24, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent the following letter to Texas State University, demanding answers after the university renewed an employment contract with a foreign worker on an H-1B visa. The Daily Caller wrote an exclusive report on the letter, which you can read here  more
Rep. Stansbury Demands Answers on Project Jupiter's Water Use as New Mexico Supreme Court Issues Emergency Orders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stansbury Demands Answers on Project Jupiter's Water Use as New Mexico Supreme Court Issues Emergency Orders * ALBUQUERQUE -Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) is requesting answers from New Mexico state officials regarding the water use, water rights, permitting, quality, and compact compliance associated with Project Jupiter, a 1,400-acre artificial intelligence data center campus  more
Report: $230 Million in Federal Grants Tied to Intersectionality Could Fuel Race- and Sex- Based Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies posted the following news release: * * * New Report: $230 Million in Federal Grants Tied to Intersectionality Could Fuel Race- and Sex- Based Discrimination * A new report from the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF) examines how federal agencies and funding recipients use intersectional ideology to embed unlawful race- and  more
Research explores new markets for prickly pear cactus
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research explores new markets for prickly pear cactus * Texans often view prickly pear cactus as a nuisance, but researchers with Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking opportunity. Susanne Talcott, Ph.D., a molecular researcher and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology, leads a multidisciplinary t  more
Researchers uncovered how loss of NF1 drives ER+ breast cancer to metastasize to the bone
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers uncovered how loss of NF1 drives ER+ breast cancer to metastasize to the bone * A Baylor College of Medicine-led team has uncovered how loss of tumor suppressor neurofibromin (NF1) in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer cells drives the cells' preference to metastasize to the bone. The findings, published in Cancer Letters, suggest that NF1 loss functionally links therapy resist  more
Roadrunner 101: What to know for the fall semester at UT San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunner 101: What to know for the fall semester at UT San Antonio * 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  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Part of Coalition Voicing Concerns Over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 25 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Part of Coalition Voicing Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in raising concerns over climate-related financial activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. "  more
Salazar Joins Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling to Highlight No Tax on Tips, Address Restaurant Workforce Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Joins Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling to Highlight No Tax on Tips, Address Restaurant Workforce Crisis * MIAMI, FL -Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) joined Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and South Florida restaurant leaders for a roundtable focused on No Tax on Tips, the pressures facing locally owned restaurants, and the industry's need for a stable, leg  more
Sen. Gallego, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee Chairman Paul
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter with six co-signers to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul: * * * July 31, 2026 The Honorable Rand Paul Chairman Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Paul, We commend you for calling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversight hearing that was held on February 12   more
SLAC researchers develop AI-based tool to compress data without losing detail
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 24 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers develop AI-based tool to compress data without losing detail * By Chris Patrick Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) #Key takeaways: * The next generation of science experiments will produce vast amounts of data, challenging capacity for storage and analysis. * SLAC researchers developed a new method that uses AI to compress data without erasi  more
SLB Launches ExaCT Electrical Downhole CT Control System
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Launches ExaCT Electrical Downhole CT Control System * #New platform brings real-time electrical control to coiled tubing intervention, enabling greater precision, visibility and efficiency across intervention operations HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2026 -SLB (NYSE: SLB) today launched the ExaCT(tm) electrical downhole coiled tubing (CT) control system, an advanced intervention platform t  more
Students move into The Continental, advancing downtown campus vision
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Students move into The Continental, advancing downtown campus vision * UT San Antonio marked a major milestone as the university welcomed students to The Continental, an apartment-style housing community in the heart of downtown San Antonio that expands opportunities for students to live, learn and connect in the university's growing downtown community. Located within the renovated historic C  more
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: BIMS Alumnus Guides Students Toward Diverse Healthcare Paths
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * BIMS Alumnus Guides Students Toward Diverse Healthcare Paths Ever the Aggie, Ricardo Diaz '00 has grounded his career in service, leadership, and a deep appreciation for the people who keep healthcare running. After two decades working as a hospital executive across the country, he returned to Aggieland in 2023 and now serves as assistant vic  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Hipwell Named Honorary Member of Mechanical Engineering Society
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hipwell named honorary member of mechanical engineering society The American Society of Mechanical Engineers recognizes Dr. M. Cynthia Hipwell's contributions to engineering innovation, nanoscale technologies and the next generation of engineers. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor Dr. M. Cynthia Hipwell, the Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. '45 Chair II Professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Dep  more
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Where Where Leadership Meets Local Impact -Master of Public Administration Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * Where Where Leadership Meets Local Impact: Master of Public Administration Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Master of Public Administration program celebrates 35 years of preparing working professionals to lead in government and public service. Greg Chandler In a region where public decisions shape everything from stormwater fees to hurricane readiness, T  more
The George Washington University to Host America Listens National Conversation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The George Washington University to Host America Listens National Conversation * Washington (September 24, 2026) - George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, in partnership with Boise State University, will host America Listens: Conversations That Move Us Forward on Wednesday, September 16. This event will bring together speakers from across the country and  more
TPPF Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Congressional Powers to Regulate Commerce
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Congressional Powers to Regulate Commerce * AUSTIN - The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in Ream v. Dept. of the Treasury, which will define congressional authority regarding the Commerce Clause. The case involves federal regulation of distilleries and activities that take place entirel  more
Trammell Crow Company Delivers New Development Anchored By Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Trammell Crow Company Delivers New Development Anchored By Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix The 181,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Project Includes Sprouts' New Corporate Headquarters, Flagship Grocery Store, and Retail Space - Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, today announced the completion of a new d  more
TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Do you or your child need braces? You should know that the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care. Keep reading to learn who qualifies, what's covered, and how costs work. "Having straight teeth affects more than your looks," said U.S.  more
Trinity Professor Decodes LeBron James' Philly Muslim Memes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Professor Decodes LeBron James' Philly Muslim Memes * Max Johnson Dugan explains the cultural context behind viral AI-generated images depicting LeBron James in Muslim clothing. Dugan connects the memes to Philadelphia's Black Muslim culture, showing how local humor, religious imagery, and the city's distinctive identity intersect. Max Johnson Dugan, a visiting professor of Islam at Trinity University  more
UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California's Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California's Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk * Key Takeaways * Dry, sparsely vegetated landscapes and some crop types were associated with higher Valley fever rates, while other crop types were associated with lower rates. * Fallowed -or farmland newly left uncultivated -was linked to higher rates of Valley fever, but association  more
UC transformation reimagines UTA's 'living room'
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UC transformation reimagines UTA's 'living room' * The transformation of the University Center has begun. Christoper Fulton, assistant vice president for the Office of Facilities Management, discusses what's ahead, how student input helped shape the new design and what the new UC will offer. What inspired this level of investment in the University Center at this point in UTA's grow  more
UCA Community Development Institute marks 40 years of training community leaders
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA Community Development Institute marks 40 years of training community leaders * Nearly 175 participants from 10 states attend five-day training Nearly 175 community leaders from across Arkansas and nine other states - Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas - participated in the 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the Univer  more
University of Arkansas: Amy White Joins School of Law Agricultural and Food Law Program
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Amy White Joins School of Law Agricultural and Food Law Program Amy White has joined the U of A School of Law as research assistant professor of law and assistant director of the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law. White brings extensive experience in food safety and food labeling law, enhancing the expertise offered to students in the LL.M. Program. In her new position, White teaches food   more
University of Houston Breaks Freshman Enrollment Record, Tops 7,000 for First Time
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Breaks Freshman Enrollment Record, Tops 7,000 for First Time Record applications, graduate and Honors growth and increased merit scholarships highlight broader momentum Key Takeaways * Record freshman class: The University of Houston is welcoming nearly 7,100 new freshmen, topping 7,000 for the first time in its history and marking the third consecutive year of record freshman enrollm  more
University of Texas at Austin to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 3 Native American Tribes in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (TNSFR) -- The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) will repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Oklahoma, following determinations of cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, TARL identified human remains representing at least 119 Native American individuals and 18,934 asso  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Biological Changes in Firefighters' Urine and Blood Seen 24 Hours After Fighting a Fire
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Biological changes in firefighters' urine and blood seen 24 hours after fighting a fire By Jeannette Sanchez New research from UTHealth Houston found firefighters experience measurable biological changes in their blood and urine within 24 hours of fighting a fire-changes that may help identify early cancer risk, the leading cause of death among firefighters. The stud  more
UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programs to advance global research, education
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programs to advance global research, education * DENTON (UNT), Texas -More than half a dozen University of North Texas faculty members and students are representing UNT abroad through research, teaching and academic collaborations. They will travel to three continents through the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Programs through 2026 and spring of 20  more
USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service posted the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia * Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service announced the participant list for its upcoming trade mission to Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Through FAS agribusiness trade missions, American agribusinesses connect di  more
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has named nationally recognized blood cancer and cellular therapy expert Georg Aue, MD, PhD, MBA, the director of the Stem Cell Transplant and   more
UT San Antonio begins classes today. Here's what's new.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio begins classes today. Here's what's new. * UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 42,000 students to its campuses as it kicks off the first week of classes for the fall 2026 semester. That figure includes more than 4,000 students pursuing degrees at the Health Science Center, more than 6,000 Roadrunner freshmen taking their very first courses at the university and approximately 8  more
UTA research could improve autonomous vehicle systems
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA research could improve autonomous vehicle systems * A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to improve the reliability and efficiency of multi-agent systems in unpredictable real-world environments, research that could lead to better-performing autonomous vehicles. Sihong He, assistant professor of computer science, is partnering with Yue Wang, assistant  more
Wildlife Society, 80 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, issued the following letter with 80 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture Committee leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 28, 2026 The Honorable John Boozman, Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, Washington, DC 20510  more