Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 149th Civil Engineer Squadron engineers train for deployment, increase readiness * CAMP MURRAY, Washington - Airmen with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, recently participated in a National Guard Bureau deployment for training at Camp Murray, Washington. C  more
24 Bradley Attorneys Honored as "Lawyer of the Year" in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 24 Bradley Attorneys Honored as "Lawyer of the Year" in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America * Bradley is pleased to announce that 24 Bradley attorneys are named a "Lawyer of the Year" across 25 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America(r) for 2027. The "Lawyer of the Year" accolade honors individual attorneys who received the highest overall peer feedback for a s  more
A Global Look at Justice: Students Compare Correctional Systems in Texas and Finland
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * A Global Look at Justice: Students Compare Correctional Systems in Texas and Finland * This summer, nine students from the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) embarked on an immersive three-week study abroad program led by criminal justice professor John Navarro. The experience began in Texas, where students spent a week exploring the state's correctional system before  more
Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: IPS Packaging  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids By John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 95. As documented below at least 95 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enact  more
APHIS Reissues Systems Approach for the Interstate Movement of Tomatoes from a Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantined Area
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Reissues Systems Approach for the Interstate Movement of Tomatoes from a Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantined Area * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reissuing this Federal Order with the conditions for the interstate movement of regulated fre  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 270,000 Eggs for Capital Region Families * August 26, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 270,000 eggs to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's E  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $1 Billion from Meta in Historic Settlement that Protects Texas Kids Online
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $1 Billion from Meta in Historic Settlement that Protects Texas Kids Online * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured over $1 billion as part of a historic settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. ("Meta") to protect Texas children online. In addition to the monetary payment, the settlement requires Meta to implement significant new safeguards to better protec  more
Boarding Soon: American Airlines to Elevate the Inflight Experience With New Lineup of Complimentary Snacks
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Boarding soon: American Airlines to elevate the inflight experience with new lineup of complimentary snacks * More choice with every sip: American is enhancing its complimentary inflight beverage service with a broader mix of sweet and savory snack pairings, giving Main Cabin customers more options throughout the day. * Customer favorites meet new flavors: Beginning this fall, customers can enjoy a refreshed lin  more
BPCC Theatre to Host Auditions for Fall Production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher'
BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * BPCC Theatre to Host Auditions for Fall Production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' * The Bossier Parish Community College Theatre Program and the Cavalier Players will hold auditions for the fall production of Peter and the Starcatcher, a fast-paced theatrical adventure that explores the origins of Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Neverland. Auditions are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesda  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Awards $48.5 Million to Drive Economic Growth and Advance Innovation Across the State, Supporting the Creation of 20,000 New Jobs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs What you need to know: California is investing $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. The investments are expected to support the c  more
California Institute of Technology: Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole
PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Thermal Anomaly Discovered Below Mars's South Pole Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface throughout Mars's southern hemisphere. - Based on gravitational measurements that give clues to the Red Planet's interior structure, Mars's interior southern hemisphere is around 200 to 400 degrees Celsius warmer than the northern half of the planet and par  more
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: DOJ Decision Weakens FDA's Ability to Impose Monetary Penalties on Retailers that Sell Unauthorized Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement by President and CEO Yolonda C. Richardson: * * * DOJ Decision Weakens FDA's Ability to Impose Monetary Penalties on Retailers that Sell Unauthorized Tobacco Products In yet another U.S. Government action that benefits the tobacco industry and harms public health, the U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a court decision that ruled against the FDA's use of civil money  more
Can scientists predict--and control--turbulence?
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 26 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Can scientists predict--and control--turbulence? * #URochester joins a new NSF-funded center to find the answers by combining experiments, theory, simulations, and AI. Researchers at the University of Rochester are part of a new $30 million National Science Foundation-funded Science and Technology Center, or STC, focused on one of science's most stubborn problems: predicting-and ultimately controlli  more
Carter Applauds Fort Hood's Selection for Army's Janus Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Applauds Fort Hood's Selection for Army's Janus Program * Representative John Carter (TX-31) today applauded the U.S. Army's selection of Fort Hood as a site for the Janus Program, pairing the installation with General Atomics to develop and operate a nuclear microreactor. "Fort Hood size and mission require constant, assured power to support mission infrastructure," said Carter. "I strongly ad  more
CHD Scientists Call for Retraction of Danish Study Claiming Aluminum in Vaccines Is 'Safe'
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- 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: * * * CHD Scientists Call for Retraction of Danish Study Claiming Aluminum in Vaccines Is 'Safe' The controversial 2025 Danish study claimed to find no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 negative health outcomes, including autism, asthma and autoimmune disorders.   more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'Brain on Fire' - Parents Fight for Insurance Coverage for Children With PANS/PANDAS
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * 'Brain on Fire': Parents Fight for Insurance Coverage for Children With PANS/PANDAS Recent legislation in Michigan would mandate health coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric   more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Court Gives FCC 30 Days to Respond to CHD Petition on Wireless Harms
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Court Gives FCC 30 Days to Respond to CHD Petition on Wireless Harms The FCC has 30 days to explain why it hasn't complied with a 2021 court order requiring the agency to reveal how it determined t  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Two 'Measles-Associated' Deaths in Pennsylvania Spark Media Blitz -- But Officials Won't Release Details
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 2 'Measles-Associated' Deaths in Pennsylvania Spark Media Blitz -- But Officials Won't Release Details Pennsylvania health officials announced two "measles-associated" deaths in unvaccinated individ  more
Congresswoman Escobar Urges TCEQ to Provide More Information on Marathon Refinery Incident
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Urges TCEQ to Provide More Information on Marathon Refinery Incident * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Chairwoman Brooke Paup requesting that TCEQ answer questions about the Marathon Refinery Incident from earlier this month. This letter to the TCEQ follows the Congresswoman's call on the EPA to i  more
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than 17,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas' Seventh Congressional District Residents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than 17,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas' Seventh Congressional District Residents * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 17,000 matters for residents of Texas' Seventh Congressional District. Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining  more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Justice Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following letter to the Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 25, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - The Honorable Harmeet K. Dhillon Assistant Attorney General, Civil Righ  more
Creating Jobs in York County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures $2.1 Million Investment From Gerard Daniel Worldwide to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 35 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in York County: Governor Shapiro Secures $2.1 Million Investment from Gerard Daniel Worldwide to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 35 New Jobs The Shapiro Administration is investing $200,000 to support the company's expansion in Hanover. Pennsylvania, which competed aggressively against Texas for this project, was recently ranked as the top   more
Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base * WASHINGTON - Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base. During his   more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Senate Republicans Own Trump's Chaotic, Price-Spiking Tariffs and Reckless Trade War With Canada
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Senate Republicans Own Trump's Chaotic, Price-Spiking Tariffs and Reckless Trade War With Canada GOP Senate candidates are "totally okay with," "wholeheartedly," and "fully" support the "masterful" and "important" GOP tariffs - urge Americans to have a "little bit of patience" Semafor: "President Donald Trump's escalating tariff threats against Canada are running headlong in  more
Durbin Continues To Raise Alarms About Severe Due Process Violations Targeting Unaccompanied Children At The Chicago Immigration Court Under The Trump Administration's Cruel Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Continues To Raise Alarms About Severe Due Process Violations Targeting Unaccompanied Children At The Chicago Immigration Court Under The Trump Administration's Cruel Immigration Policies * #Today, Durbin joined the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Children's Legal Center, & other elected officials to observe the removal proceedings of unaccompanied children appearing on the "mega  more
Early Nicotine Vapor Exposure Increases Nicotine Seeking Later in Life, UTEP Study Finds
EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Early Nicotine Vapor Exposure Increases Nicotine Seeking Later in Life, UTEP Study Finds Nicotine vaping during adolescence may leave a lasting imprint on the brain's reward system, driving nicotine-seeking behavior well into adulthood even after long stretches without any exposure, according to new research led by scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso. The findings  more
Education Dept. Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Use of Education Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Dear Colleague letter on the use of education technology: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 Dear Colleague: American education has always evolved alongside innovation. From textbooks to personal computers, from the internet to artificial intelligence, each generation has introduced new tools with the potential to strengthen teaching and learning. Today, education technology has becom  more
Emory University School of Medicine: Fall Semester Brings New Faculty, Cutting-edge Programs and More to Emory
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Fall semester brings new faculty, cutting-edge programs and more to Emory Leigh DeLozier As the new academic year gets underway, the nine schools that comprise Emory University have big plans -- from welcoming new deans and faculty members to organizing special events and introducing new programs of study. Here's a roundup of incoming class stats and other things to come, as listed by each scho  more
EPA Selects 24 Gulf Watershed Projects for Water Quality and Local Economies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects 24 Gulf Watershed Projects for Water Quality and Local Economies * Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov GULFPORT, Mississippi (August 26, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Gulf of America Division (GAD) announced 24 projects selected from the Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Econ  more
ETAMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Morris Recreation Center
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Morris Recreation Center * The expanded facility offers new opportunities for fitness, recreation and campus connection. Cheers erupted around the blue-and-gold archway of balloons as Judy Sackfield, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, cut the ribbon on the newly expanded Morris  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 54 Candidates Across 24 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of  more
Exchange's New Army-Navy Game Trailer Wrap Salutes Service, Freedom and America 250
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Exchange's New Army-Navy Game Trailer Wrap Salutes Service, Freedom and America 250 * DALLAS - In anticipation of the 127th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, the Exchange is rolling out a new trailer wrap that puts American pride on full display. The trailer wrap, which serves as a rolling billboard reminding Veterans of their lifelong Exchange shopping benefit, features the Exchange a  more
FDA Recall Notice: Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter Summary Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution.   more
FDA Recall Notice: Jaime's Foods ATX Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Allergen in Jaime's Spanish Village Jalapeno Ranch
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Jaime's Foods ATX Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Allergen in Jaime's Spanish Village Jalapeno Ranch Summary Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: contains undeclared eggs Company Name: Jaime's Foods ATX Brand Name: Jaime's Spanish Vil  more
Federal inmate convicted of soliciting murder of prison officials
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Federal inmate convicted of soliciting murder of prison officials * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 39-year-old man with ties to New Jersey has been convicted of solicitation of murder of multiple federal law enforcement officers. The jury deliberated for approximately one hour before returning the guilty verdict on all eight counts as charged against Aramis Stuck  more
Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Issues Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utiliz  more
Federal Register: DEA Issues Notice on Chemtos LLC Bulk Manufacturer Application
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Chemtos, LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION listed below for further drug information. Comments are due on October 26, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is n  more
Federal Register: DEA Issues Notice on Kinetochem LLC Bulk Manufacturer Application
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Kinetochem LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. Comments are due on October 26, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this i  more
Federal Register: DEA Issues Notice on Prof Compounding CTS of Ameri Importer Application
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Prof Compounding CTS of Ameri has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION listed below for further drug information. Comments are due on September 24, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a  more
FHLB Dallas and Members Award More Than $1.8M as Partnership Grant Program Celebrates 30 Years
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Members Award More Than $1.8M as Partnership Grant Program Celebrates 30 Years * DALLAS, TEXAS, August 25, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and participating member financial institutions awarded more than $1.8 million to 71 community-based organizations through its Partnership Grant Program (PGP)  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Texas AG Candidate Wants to Reshape Workplace AI Rules - Here's What It Means for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Texas AG Candidate Wants to Reshape Workplace AI Rules: Here's What it Means for Employers A candidate running for Texas Attorney General just released a plan that could reshape how the state regulates the workplace use of AI, and there's a reasonable chance he could actually win the election and implement his ideas. State Senator Nathan Johnson, the Democratic nominee facing Republi  more
FNBO Awards $2,005,500 in Impact Grants to 97 Organizations
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 26 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Awards $2,005,500 in Impact Grants to 97 Organizations Grants Support Affordable Housing, Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs - FNBO has awarded a total of $2,005,500 in Impact Grants to 97 organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming and Texas, announced Christina Kahler, Vice Presi  more
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes Back Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 25 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes Back Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's * As host hotel of the second annual Texas Cocktail Week Presented by Michter's, Four Seasons Hotel Houston announces a line-up of exciting activations for guests, locals, and visitors to experience the best of cocktail and bar culture from Texas and around the world from September 20 -   more
From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey * Carmen Bradford almost missed the phone call that changed her life. The Grammy Award-winning singer, now a professor of vocal jazz in the Michigan State University College of Music, performed at local venues during her time as a student at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. When Count Basie and his Orchestra came to town  more
From the Dean's Desk: Law, August 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law posted the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: Law, August 2026 * 2026-2027 UTulsa Law Preview There is a special energy that arrives with the start of a new academic year. New students enter our halls, faculty and staff return from summer projects, and the anticipation of the first day of classes fills the College of Law with excitement. This year promises to be particularly remarkable, with an outstanding lineup of  more
Frost & Sullivan Launches New Industry-Tuned AI Brand Equity and Market Presence Advisory Service Powered by Optivara
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Launches New Industry-Tuned AI Brand Equity and Market Presence Advisory Service Powered by Optivara New service helps companies assess and strengthen their brand presence across AI assistants and search platforms - London, UK - Frost & Sullivan today announced the launch of its AI  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Bodnar To Private Sector Advisory Council
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Bodnar To Private Sector Advisory Council * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jay Bodnar to the Private Sector Advisory Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The council advises the Governor on homeland security issues that are pertinent to the private sector. Jay Bodnar of Richmond is currently on loan assignment from South Texas Project Nuclear Op  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Bridges To 490th Judicial District In Brazoria County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Bridges To 490th Judicial District In Brazoria County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Cindy Bridges as Judge of the 490th Judicial District Court in Brazoria County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Cindy Bridges of Rosharon is a trial attorney at her private practice, Cindy  more
Governor Abbott Directs THECB To Develop Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Pathways
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs THECB To Develop Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Pathways * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to create a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degree pathways. "Every semester adds tuition, fees, housing, food, transportation, and other living expenses and delays students' ability to beg  more
Half of Harris County households with children face food insecurity
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Half of Harris County households with children face food insecurity * As children across the Houston area head back to school, a new Rice University study shines a spotlight on a widespread challenge, finding that half of Harris County households with children struggle to reliably access enough nutritious food. In Harris County, 50% of households with children reported food insecurity, compared with 33% of h  more
Hansen Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Meter Data Management Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Hansen Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Meter Data Management Innovation Leading the evolution of cloud-native meter data management with flexible deployment, real-time intelligence, and customer-centric innovation. - As   more
Hines Research Identifies Six High-Scoring U.S. Markets in America's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Buildout
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSrpt) -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Hines Research Identifies Six High-Scoring U.S. Markets in America's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Buildout New Hines research finds the next wave of U.S. manufacturing growth could favor markets with the scale, talent and infrastructure to support expanding industrial ecosystems - Hines, a global real assets investment manager, today released new research that   more
Hoeven: Protect College Sports Act Will Improve Fairness & Stability in College Athletics Across All Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Hoeven: Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) Will Improve Fairness & Stability in College Athletics Across All Schools Senator Working to Pass Bipartisan Legislation, Discusses Benefits for Student-Athletes, Schools & Fans with NDSU & UND Leaders - Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference to outline the benefits of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legisla  more
Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Home Is Where the Heart Is: Inside Netflix's Wave of Comfort Storytelling My Life With the Walter Boys, Ransom Canyon and Little House on the Prairie are the latest additions to a growing lineup heartland hits -- plus a new look at Crew Girl and a premiere date for Guarding Stars. - Sometimes the best kind of TV is the kind that feels like a hug. Lately, a lot of our members seem to agree and th  more
Hoosiers Expected To See Savings as I&M Advances One of the Nation's Largest Rate Reduction Plans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Hoosiers Expected To See Savings as I&M Advances One of the Nation's Largest Rate Reduction Plans * FORT WAYNE, Ind., August 26, 2026 - The state of Indiana has called on utilities to take action to make energy more affordable, and Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is meeting that call with a plan to deliver savings and stability for customers. I&M has unveiled one of the natio  more
HPE Unveil Next-Generation 'Saudi Made' Servers, Accelerating Local Innovation and Strengthening Digital Sovereignty
SPRING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * HPE unveil next-generation 'Saudi Made' servers, accelerating local innovation and strengthening digital sovereignty The expansion of the HPE 'Saudi Made' portfolio introduces ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, supporting the Kingdom's vision and growing demand for advanced, more efficient compute capabilities In th  more
Hunton Ranks Among Law360's Pro Bono Leaders for 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Ranks Among Law360's Pro Bono Leaders for 2026 * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that the firm ranked among the top 25 law firms with 601+ attorneys in Law360 Pulse's 2026 Pro Bono Leaders list. The list seeks to provide a data-driven look at how firms approach pro bono work, including how many attorneys provide at least 50 hours of free legal services a   more
JBSA launches My Army Post App to improve access to installation services
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA launches My Army Post App to improve access to installation services * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio recently launched the My Army Post App, or MAPA, a new mobile platform designed to provide service members, civilians, retirees and family members with easier access to installation information and services. The app is now ava  more
JEA selects two Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship winners in 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 21 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA selects two Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship winners in 2026 * Vivian Landis and Victoria Kate Pursley are the recipients of this year's Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships(opens in new tab). Each will receive $1,000 from the Journalism Education Association. Vivian Landis is entering her senior year as a secondary English education major at the University of Neb  more
Kapoor and Keller for Law360: Managing OSHA Mental Illness Logs After Fifth Circuit Vacatur
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Kapoor and Keller for Law360: Managing OSHA Mental Illness Logs After Fifth Circuit Vacatur By Mini Kapoor, Ph.D. and Jonathan Keller In a recent article for Law360, Haynes Boone Partner Mini Kapoor, Ph.D. and Associate Jonathan Keller examine the Fifth Circuit's decision striking down OSHA's mental health recordkeeping rule and the implications for employers. Kapoor and Keller   more
Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Kate Faucher joins Dallas Fed as senior advisor for energy programs * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has named Kate Faucher as senior advisor for energy programs. In her new role, Faucher will lead engagement with energy industry leaders to develop new insights on the intersection of energy and the economy. Through these connections and research, the Dallas Fed is able to better   more
Know the differences in how TRICARE works in the U.S. vs. overseas
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Know the differences in how TRICARE works in the U.S. vs. overseas * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - TRICARE has you covered worldwide. Understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any health issues that might come up. "Taking time to understand your coverage can save a lot of stress if a healthcare need arises while you're away from home," sai  more
Kramer and Khalid in Bloomberg Law: Addressing Defaults in Private Credit
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Kramer and Khalid in Bloomberg Law: Addressing Defaults in Private Credit Haynes Boone Partner Greg Kramer and Counsel Sabreena Khalid authored an article for Practical Guidance from Bloomberg Law analyzing the risks private credit lenders must consider when negotiating with distressed borrowers. Read an excerpt from the article below. Defaults happen in any market, and private   more
Lamar University Alumni, Students Recognized Among Southeast Texas 40 Under 40 Honorees
BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * LU alumni, students recognized among Southeast Texas 40 Under 40 honorees By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) alumni, students and employees are among the Southeast Texas professionals recognized through the 40 Under 40 program, highlighting the contributions of LU graduates and members of the university community across the region. The annual recognition, presented by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals   more
Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI. - Palo Alto, Calif.: Mavenir the soft  more
MGMA Urges CMS to Delay Proposed Remote Monitoring Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter: * * * The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Proposed Remote Monitoring Policy Would Disrupt Patient Access to Care Dear Administrator Oz: The undersigned organizations respectfully urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) not to finalize its proposed pol  more
Moerdler in Construction Dive and Heatmap News: Data Center Restrictions in Pennsylvania and New York
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Moerdler in Construction Dive and Heatmap News: Data Center Restrictions in Pennsylvania and New York Data center development is facing new regulatory hurdles as states take different approaches to energy use, grid costs and project approvals. Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Moerdler recently spoke with Construction Dive about Pennsylvania's new requirements for data center projects, in  more
More Than the Game: Hardrocker Football Captain's Heroic Action Saves the Life of a Texas Teen
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * More Than the Game: Hardrocker Football Captain's Heroic Action Saves the Life of a Texas Teen * For South Dakota Mines student-athlete Jameson Mallon-Echols, being a Hardrocker is more than what happens on the football field. Mallon-Echols, a junior from Houston, Texas, and mechanical engineering major, found himself in a situation where he had the opportunity to he  more
Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality * Thousands of UT San Antonio students will begin the fall semester at the Downtown Campus, part of a broader effort to align select academic programs with the city-centered opportunities that enrich learning and career preparation. August 24 marked the first day of UT San Antonio's new school year. The univer  more
MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center * Turbulence is all around us -in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the storms moving across the atmosphere and the plasmas inside experimental fusion devices. It's the chaotic swirling motion of air, water, plasma and other fluids that plays an essential role in how energy moves, how pollutants and   more
MSU Rugby Club students earn NCR Scholastic All-American honors
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Rugby Club students earn NCR Scholastic All-American honors * Contact: Brock Turnipseed STARKVILLE, Miss.-Four members of Mississippi State's Rugby Club are National Collegiate Rugby Scholastic All-Americans. Ryan Case William Dabbs Ethan Hansen Jacob Rogers Senior chemical engineering major Ryan Case of Brookhaven; senior biochemistry major William Dabbs of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; ju  more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Atlanta City Hall Chair of Zoning Committee
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following letter to Atlanta Zoning Committee Chair Mary Norwood: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 Councilmember Mary Norwood Chair of Zoning Committee Atlanta City Hall 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 Dear Chair Norwood & Members of the City Council: The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) writes this letter to oppose the building of a pro  more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Letter to Congressional Leadership
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following letter to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Senate Majority Leader U.S. Senate Wa  more
Naval Medical Forces Development Command supports first afloat Operational Readiness Evaluation aboard USNS Point Loma
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Naval Medical Forces Development Command supports first afloat Operational Readiness Evaluation aboard USNS Point Loma * VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - Assessors from Naval Medical Forces Development Command evaluated the U.S. Navy's first-ever Expeditionary Medical Unit Operational Readiness Evaluation, and the first afloat ORE conducted for an expeditionary m  more
Neb. A.G. Hilgers, 16 Co-Signers Issues Letter to SEC Chairman Atkins, Division of Enforcement Director Woodcock, Four Companies CEOs
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following letter with 16 co-signers to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins Division of Enforcement Director David Woodcock and four companies CEOs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 Paul Griggs Chief Executive Officer PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 - Jason Girzadas Chief Executive Officer Deloitte LLP 30 Rockefeller Pla  more
NECX 2026 kicks off with a look to the future
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * NECX 2026 kicks off with a look to the future * The second annual Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026), hosted in Dallas, Texas, kicked off this morning with an exciting opening plenary that saw leaders from government, regulation, and industry discussing the unprecedented opportunities now open to the nuclear sector. NECX, the premier nuclear industry conference coh  more
New faculty experts aim to improve animal nutrition and meat systems
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New faculty experts aim to improve animal nutrition and meat systems * Marko Rudar, Ph.D., and Aeriel Belk-Rudar, Ph.D., have joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science, bringing research expertise spanning animal nutrition, human health, meat science and food microbiology. Both aff  more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * The Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers From Bernie Sanders to Ron DeSantis, politicians across the spectrum are turning against the infrastructure powering the AI boom. - Data centers have pulled off a rare feat in American politics: putting Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis on the same   more
Parts Town Unlimited Announces New Atlanta-Area Global Fulfillment Center at Jackson 85 North to Expand Southeast Distribution Capabilities
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * Parts Town Unlimited Announces New Atlanta-Area Global Fulfillment Center at Jackson 85 North to Expand Southeast Distribution Capabilities New 538,450-square-foot, LEED-certified facility will bring mission-critical OEM parts to 93% of the U.S. within two days - Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner CBR  more
PEER to EPA: Withdraw PFAS Biosolids Proposal and Follow the Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * PEER to EPA: Withdraw PFAS Biosolids Proposal and Follow the Law * Washington, DC -Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) today filed formal comments urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its proposed voluntary guidance on two "forever chemicals" -PFOA and PFOS -in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, also referre  more
Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience. Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of A  more
Pro-Voter Coalition Files New Complaint Against Illegal USPS Rule on Mail Voting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Pro-Voter Coalition Files New Complaint Against Illegal USPS Rule on Mail Voting * WASHINGTON -Today, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF) took another legal action to prevent the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing new barriers to mail voting at the behest of an unlawful executive order from the president. Implementing this new and ille  more
Pulitzer Center: Dolly's Legacy, and How the Arts Inspire Change
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Dolly's Legacy, and How the Arts Inspire Change Author: Dana Thompson, Pulitzer Center Staff Despite being born in Willie Nelson's Texas, and spending most of my life there, I have never been much of a country music fan. But I liked Dolly. Maybe it was her big hair or sassy attitude. Whatever it was, she's had my attention since I was a kid. I join millio  more
Remembering Herb Homer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Remembering Herb Homer * NEW YORK - Editor's Note: The following article was first published in the November 2001 Defense Contract Management Agency EastSide Edition, a magazine that covered the agency's East District. When DCMA moved its headquarters to Fort Lee, Virginia, in 2011, the combat support agency named its new building Herbert Homer Hall. The article is presented unedited as it was or  more
Rep. Carter, 5 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FEMA Administrator Hamilton, Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, Designated Federal Officer Powers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following letter with five co-signers to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Cameron Hamilton, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and designated federal officer Patrick Powers: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 7, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 - Mr. Patrick Powers   more
Rep. Doggett, 38 Co-Signers Issue Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following letter with 38 co-signers to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 Ambassador Jamieson Greer Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Greer: We write with concerns about enforcement of Mexico's environmental obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and specifically Mex  more
Rep. Green Issues Letter to President Trump on Articles of Impeachment for High Crimes, Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following letter to President Trump on articles of impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors, filed on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 RE: Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors, Filed on August 24, 2026 Dear Mr. President  more
Rep. Roy Sounds Alarm Over Islamic Development Near Camp Bullis Military Base
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Sounds Alarm Over Islamic Development Near Camp Bullis Military Base * August 26, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, voicing his concerns about a planned Islamic development being built near Camp Bullis, a U.S. military training base in San An  more
Report: "Mike Rogers' Ties to Wealth and Power--Like Out-Of-State Elites, Betsy Devos, and Big Tech" [The Gander]
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers' Ties to Wealth and Power--Like Out-Of-State Elites, Betsy Devos, and Big Tech" [The Gander] - New reporting from The Gander exposes corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' extensive "ties to wealth and power," including how Rogers' campaigns and political action committees have accepted millions of dollars in campaign contributions from billionaires like Betsy DeVos an  more
Review panel continues its mission as Pentagon marks fifth anniversary of Abbey Gate bombing
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Review panel continues its mission as Pentagon marks fifth anniversary of Abbey Gate bombing * WASHINGTON - Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War Sean Parnell revealed in a social media post Aug. 26 that an ongoing War Department investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 2021 terrorist airport bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, has uncovered classif  more
Roadrunner 101: What to know for the fall semester at UT San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- 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
Rohde & Schwarz USA celebrates grand opening of new manufacturing center in Frederick, Maryland
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 26 [Category: TelecommunicationsBiz] -- Rohde and Schwarz, a supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace, defense, security and networks and cybersecurity, issued the following news release: * * * Rohde & Schwarz USA celebrates grand opening of new manufacturing center in Frederick, Maryland * $40 million domestic manufacturing investment supports FAA's nationwide air traffic modernization effort and creates more than 350   more
San Antonio Muralist Paints Trinity's Story in Living Color
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * San Antonio Muralist Paints Trinity's Story in Living Color * San Antonio muralist Nik "Soup" Soupe brings Trinity University and the city's culture together in a colorful new mural outside Coates Student Center. Featuring Murchison Tower, LeeRoy, mountain laurels, and San Antonio-inspired patterns, the work reflects Soupe's approach to public art as both a creative expression and a catalyst for community conn  more
San Jac Community Connections invites the public to fall lecture series
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 26 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac Community Connections invites the public to fall lecture series * San Jacinto College invites the community to North Campus this fall for San Jac Community Connections, a free evening lecture series designed to bring neighbors together for learning and conversation. The series will kick off Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Grant Fine Arts Center (N1), 5800 Uvalde Road in Houston. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m  more
San Jose State University Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 27 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * SJSU Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence Key Takeaways: * SJSU joins a $30 million NSF effort to crack the science of turbulence -- one of physics' toughest challenges. * SJSU researchers will bring AI, advanced mathematics and supercomputing together to improve predictions in fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight. * SJSU students will work alongs  more
Sen. Wyden Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States Government Accountability Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear A  more
Senators Coons, Kennedy Bipartisan Bill to Update Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Threshold Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Kennedy bipartisan bill to update federal diversity jurisdiction threshold passes Senate U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Kennedy (R-La.), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act, legislation that would update the dollar threshold for certain state-law lawsuits betwee  more
SLB Launches Artificial Lift Technologies to Enhance Production Efficiency
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Launches Artificial Lift Technologies to Enhance Production Efficiency * SLB has launched two artificial lift technologies in U.S. land operations: Harbison-Fischer Deka(tm) diamond technology for rod pump barrels and the Synthetix(tm) hydraulic gas lift system. The technologies are designed to address equipment wear and production optimization in challenging and mature well env  more
Students Dive Into Queen Conch Science With NOAA Scientists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Students Dive into Queen Conch Science with NOAA Scientists NOAA Fisheries scientists partnered with Texas A&M University students in Puerto Rico to survey queen conch and gain hands-on marine science experience. - This spring, NOAA Fisheries scientists traveled to Puerto Rico to complete a multiyear effort to better understand queen conch populations acros  more
Susan G. Komen: Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Breast Cancer Continues to Impact Communities; Seattle Rallies Together to Take Action at Susan G. Komen(R) MORE THAN PINK Walk Annual Event Unites Survivors, Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Families and Supporters to Raise Critical Funds, Provide  more
SwRI expands flow component testing to include supercritical CO2 environments for CCUS
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI expands flow component testing to include supercritical CO2 environments for CCUS * August 26, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its flow component research capabilities to include testing and computational modeling for carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) in realistic supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) environments. As the energy indus  more
TAMU-CC Researcher to Be Part of $30M NSF-Funded Turbulence Research Center in Collaboration With Michigan State University
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC Researcher to be Part of $30M NSF-Funded Turbulence Research Center in Collaboration with Michigan State University The research will center on understanding and controling turbulence, with potential breakthroughs in fusion energy, hypersonic flight, and other complex scientific challenges. Carlos Adamez Michigan State University has received a $30 million grant from the N  more
TAMUK Selected for Funding Under Student Success Acceleration Program 3.0 by THECB
KINGSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * TAMUK selected for funding under Student Success Acceleration Program 3.0 by THECB After presenting a proposal focused on advancing student success and improving postsecondary outcomes, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) was recently selected for funding under the Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 3.0 by the Texas higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). TAMUK will receive  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Fellowship Empowers Graduate to Pursue Space-travel Studies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Fellowship empowers graduate to pursue space-travel studies Third-year Ph.D. student Rashika Rao will conduct research focused on the physical impact of gravitational differences on the human body for future space flight. By Marina Vences, Contributor The Anthony Wood '87 Space Exploration Fellowship at Texas A&M University has been awarded to aerospace engineering student Ra  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Young Engineer Award Recognizes AI Design Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Young engineer award recognizes AI design research An American Society of Mechanical Engineers honor recognizes research advancing artificial intelligence for computational design at Texas A&M. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor An American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) honor is recognizing a Texas A&M University mechanical engineering faculty member whose research is h  more
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: From the Island to The Gambia - Mangrove Research Spans Continents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * From the Island to The Gambia: Mangrove Research Spans Continents Greg Chandler When Dr. Loretta Battaglia and her research assistant first stepped into the mangrove forests of The Gambia last fall, they entered one of the world's most complex and least studied ecosystems, a place where land, water, and climate converge. Battaglia, Director of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's  more
Texas Biomed Awarded $200,000 Grant by Lyda Hill Philanthropies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Texas Biomed Awarded $200,000 Grant by Lyda Hill Philanthropies Larry Schlesinger, M.D., recognized by Lyda Hill Philanthropies for high-impact research targeting drug-resistant TB - Texas Biomedical Research Institute has been awarded a $200,000 grant by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to advance research into new approaches for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). The grant is a component o  more
Texas Democratic Party: Trump's Mail Voting Order Won't Intimidate Texas Voters
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 25, 2026, by Chairman Kendall Scudder: * * * Trump's Mail Voting Order Won't Intimidate Texas Voters "The U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding mail in voting confirms that the conservative justices are nothing but Trump lackeys, much like our Governor, Lt. Governor and current Attorney General. Texas voters should not be intimidated by the Trump administration's attempts to make voting more difficult.  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to Texas Insurance Commissioner Crawford
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Texas Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Amanda Crawford Texas Insurance Commissioner Texas Department of Insurance P.O. Box 12030 Austin, Texas 78711-2030 Dear Commissioner Crawford: As you know, rising homeowner's insurance premiums continue to squeeze Texas family budgets. For example, the average annual homeowner's  more
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $42K to four Arkansas Community Organizations
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $42K to four Arkansas Community Organizations * LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, August 25, 2026-Four Arkansas community-based organizations received a combined $42,000 through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Program (PGP), part of more than $1.8 million  more
Tiffin University's Diane Kidd Gallery to Host "Whispers of White: A Journey of Growth & Love" by Weiting Wei
TIFFIN, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Tiffin University posted the following news release: * * * Tiffin University's Diane Kidd Gallery to Host "Whispers of White: A Journey of Growth & Love" by Weiting Wei * The Diane Kidd Gallery at Tiffin University is pleased to present "Whispers of White: A Journey of Growth & Love", an exhibition of recent work by artist Weiting Wei. The exhibition opens August 24, 2026, and will remain on view through October 9. An artist reception will be held Friday, August 28,   more
Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA, Named 2026-27 President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA, Named 2026-27 President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology * Rosemont, Ill. -The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is proud to announce Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA, as the 2026-2027 president of the more than 69,000-member organization. Young is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (C  more
Trinity Student Reminisces on Study Abroad in Japan
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Student Reminisces on Study Abroad in Japan * April Holder '27 recalls her summer study abroad during the Trinity in Japan program. She had a transformative and immersive experience that helped her gain new insights. It's a quiet summer evening in the small Japanese coastal town of Minamisanriku, and April Holder '27 smells the rich, savory aroma of tsukemen, a ramen dish, coming from her host family'  more
University of Arkansas: Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) and the Office for Faculty Affairs are pleased to announce that Rupesh Kariyat has been named a co-director of the center. Kariyat will serve a three-year term alongside continuing co-directors Edward Holland, associate professor of geosciences, and Ays  more
University of Houston Launches the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Launches the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health $5 million gift establishes new institute to turn research into action and improve communities' response to homelessness Story by Bryan Luhn, Layout by Marcus Allen The University of Houston has launched the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health, an ambitious new university-wide initiative under UH Health that brin  more
University of Texas Dallas: Longevity Center Gift Keeps Post's, TI's Legacy Alive
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Longevity Center Gift Keeps Post's, TI's Legacy Alive By Stephanie Ghandour The Texas Instruments Alumni Association (TIAA) has committed $200,000 to The University of Texas at Dallas to establish the Texas Instruments Alumni Association Student Support Fund at the Center for Vital Longevity (CVL). The TIAA was co-founded by Max Post, who became the organization's first president in 1999. Af  more
University of Texas Dallas: Psychologists Examine Downside of Social Media Algorithms
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Psychologists Examine Downside of Social Media Algorithms By Stephen Fontenot While social media algorithms have become excellent at matching a user's viewing habits with targeted, personalized content, psychologists at The University of Texas at Dallas have determined that these algorithms may have a negative influence on a user's mental health. Dr. Alva Tang, assistant professor o  more
USAA Student Success Center prepares students for life beyond the classroom
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * USAA Student Success Center prepares students for life beyond the classroom * As UT San Antonio students in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing head into a new academic year and a new downtown home at San Pedro I and II, the USAA Student Success Center team is ready to help them navigate what comes next. The center offers a range of opportunities tailored to the college's students while al  more
USDA Shares Roadmap for Quarterly Reviews of the New World Screwworm Response Playbook
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Shares Roadmap for Quarterly Reviews of the New World Screwworm Response Playbook Ensuring Continual Improvement Through Stakeholder Feedback and Response Experience - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a new roadmap outlining how the agency will regularly review the New World Screwwo  more
UT MD Anderson honors visionary leadership of Dr. Peter Pisters following retirement announcement; shares transition plans
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson honors visionary leadership of Dr. Peter Pisters following retirement announcement; shares transition plans * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today is recognizing the exceptional leadership of Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president, following his announced plan to retire from UT MD Anderson to focus on the next chapter of his career. The UT System   more
UT San Antonio welcomes a new semester. Here's what's new.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio welcomes a new semester. 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 approximatel  more
UTA student explores heart research in Chicago
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA student explores heart research in Chicago * For Rushika Muradi, a junior at The University of Texas at Arlington, a family experience sparked a passion for cardiovascular research that is now shaping her future career goals. Muradi took significant steps toward fulfilling her dream this summer as one of five students nationwide selected for the prestigious Cardio-SURPh summer r  more
UTHealth Houston: Texas Center for AIDS Research Awarded $9.3M to Become Full Center
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Texas Center for AIDS Research awarded $9.3M to become full center A new five-year $9.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will advance the Texas Center for AIDS Research from a developmental center to a full center, strengthening HIV research, investigator training, and community partnerships across Texas. Established in 2021, the center is dedicated to adva  more
UTRGV sets seventh consecutive first-day enrollment record
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV sets seventh consecutive first-day enrollment record * #Fall 2026 opens with record freshman, graduate and professional enrollment milestones RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 26, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley welcomed 36,466 students Wednesday to open the Fall 2026 semester, setting a first-day enrollment record for the seventh consecutive year. UTRGV's first-  more
Webinar equips youth sports leaders with tools to respond in a cardiac emergency
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Webinar equips youth sports leaders with tools to respond in a cardiac emergency * DALLAS, August 26, 2026 -Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for student-athletes nationwide, with nearly 75% of cases among young athletes occurring in basketball, football and soccer players.[1] To help youth sports coaches and league leaders prepare for these emergencies,  more
Where Genetics Matter: SHSU Honors Eddie Blazek's Legacy of Support
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Where Genetics Matter: SHSU Honors Eddie Blazek's Legacy of Support * Eddie Blazek '75 knew something was happening at Gibbs Ranch that Wednesday morning. What he did not know was that he was the reason. Surrounded by friends, family and members of his Sam Houston State University family, Blazek was surprised Aug. 19 with the unveiling of a new sign bearing the Mound Creek Ranch name and the words "W  more
White House: Trump Delivers - 14 Recent Wins You May Have Missed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Trump Delivers: 14 Recent Wins You May Have Missed President Donald J. Trump is delivering the results he promised -- and the wins keep stacking up. From the securing a landmark election integrity ruling and launching the largest visa crackdown in American history to cutting illegals off taxpayer benefits and driving fentanyl deaths way down, the Trump Administration posted another decisive week putting t  more
Wildlife Society Issues Commentary: Importance of Being Idle
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by President Fidel Hernandez: * * * The importance of being idle TWS President Fidel Hernandez explores how the summer is a good time to slow down and reflect - Good morning TWS, I have always enjoyed the summer. Well, if I'm being honest, I enjoy all seasons, but there is something about the summer that I particularly love and seems to be missing fro  more
Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Winston-Salem Food Bank Receives nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined food bank leaders at Second Harvest Food Banks of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem to receive another egg delivery as part of a series of deliveries totaling nearly 3 million eggs. Food banks ac  more