News Tipoffs - Texas Editors
2027 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Nominations
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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2027 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Nominations
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* Bulletin No: 2026-18
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is accepting nominations through October 26, 2026, for seats on its 2027 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council). The 14-person Advisory Council provides guidance to the Bank's Board of Directors (B
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4 from Texas State honored with TSUS Regents' Awards for 2026
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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4 from Texas State honored with TSUS Regents' Awards for 2026
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The Texas State University System Foundation Board of Directors has named three Texas State University faculty members and one student recipients of the 2026 TSUS Regents' Awards.
The annual Regents' Awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff, and students from the seven TSUS member institutions. The honorees were announced at the TSUS Board
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AG McCuskey asks Supreme Court to reverse EPA rule threatening West Virginia jobs, energy costs
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 28 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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AG McCuskey asks Supreme Court to reverse EPA rule threatening West Virginia jobs, energy costs
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a devastating inflationary Biden-era EPA air quality regulation that has raised costs for West Viriginia manufacturers, utilities and farmers. Leading a 25-state coalition with Ke
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
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CHICAGO -The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2026 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ALA has awarded more than 1,600 Spectrum Scholarships. In the most recent application c
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American Airlines to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Following Termination of Blind Employee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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American Airlines to Pay $200,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Following Termination of Blind Employee
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FORT WORTH, Texas -American Airlines, Inc., a domestic and international air carrier headquartered in Texas, will pay $200,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced tod
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American Baseball Coaches Association: Chris Pollard Voted Incoming Fourth Vice President
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 29 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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Chris Pollard Voted Incoming Fourth Vice President
The American Baseball Coaches Association has announced that University of Virginia Head Coach Chris Pollard has been elected by the ABCA membership to serve as the Association's incoming Fourth Vice President.
Following the process outlined in the ABCA Bylaws, the ABCA Nominating Committee submitted Pollard's name to the ABCA Bo
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Tennessee Leads the Nation in Property Tax Hikes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary by Daniel Abrahams:
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Tennessee Leads the Nation in Property Tax Hikes
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Tennessee has built one of America's most competitive tax climates by rejecting an individual income tax and maintaining the nation's third lowest average state and local tax burden. However, when it comes to property taxes, Tennessee is the opposite of exemplary.
In fact, according to analysis recently published by Jason Edmonds at th
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APHIS Posts Update to Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update:
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APHIS Posts Update to Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
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APHIS updated the Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map to include the following changes:
* Removed the Sapote Fruit Fly quarantines in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas
* Removed the Mediterranean Fruit Fly quarantine in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties, California
APHIS restricts
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Army Selects Vendors, Sites for Nuclear Microreactors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Army Selects Vendors, Sites for Nuclear Microreactors
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The Army announced yesterday that the Janus Program selected five nuclear energy vendors and five initial locations to build and operate nuclear microreactors.
In partnership with the War Department's Defense Innovation Unit, the Army is awarding up to $2.2 billion in total for these microreactors. The project will deliver safe, secure and reliable nucle
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNOW's "Morning Joe."
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Willie Geist, MSNOW: Governor Hochul, great to see you this morning. Let's start right th
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Austin City Council Responds to State's Inaction by Taking First Step Toward Keeping Large Data Centers Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Austin City Council Responds to State's Inaction by Taking First Step Toward Keeping Large Data Centers Out
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AUSTIN, Texas -Today, the Austin City Council voted to begin creating new rules for data centers, the latest example of local government taking action on an issue where state leaders have failed to deliver meaningful action.
The unanimous vote directs City of Austin staff to draft an
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Balfour Beatty VINCI Supports New Apprenticeship Pathway for Unemployed West Midlands Residents
LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release:
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Balfour Beatty VINCI supports new apprenticeship pathway for unemployed West Midlands residents
Balfour Beatty VINCI is supporting a new fast-track training programme designed to help unemployed residents in West Midlands secure careers in the construction industry.
Delivered in partnership with HS2 and Mace Dragados, the initiative will provide unemployed residents with the opportu
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Baylor University Astrophysicist Helps Prepare NASA's Roman Space Telescope for Launch
WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Astrophysicist Helps Prepare NASA's Roman Space Telescope for Launch
Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., will help NASA process unprecedented amounts of data as Roman searches for clues about dark energy, black holes and the evolution of the universe
By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations
When NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches this Sunday, Aug. 30, Baylor University astrophysicist Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., wi
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Baylor University Astrophysicists Among Partners on $30 Million NSF Grant to Establish Turbulence Research Center
WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Astrophysicists Among Partners on $30 Million NSF grant to Establish Turbulence Research Center
Led by Michigan State University, the NSF-funded consortium of eight research universities and five national labs will dramatically advance scientists' ability to predict and control turbulence
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
Leading dusty plasma researchers at Baylor University are part of a $30 million
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Bloomberg Receives Three Finalist Nominations for 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg Receives Three Finalist Nominations for 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards
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Bloomberg News has received three finalist nominations for the 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in business journalism, with recognition in the Feature, Longform Video and Audio categories.
The winners will be announced on Thursday, October 8 in New York City.
The Bloomberg News finalists are:
Audi
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Bracewell Advises Rockland Capital on Sale of PJM Portfolio to Hull Street Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bracewell Advises Rockland Capital on Sale of PJM Portfolio to Hull Street Energy
Bracewell LLP advised Rockland Capital, LP in the sale of two power plants totaling 1,263 MW of capacity to Hull Street Energy, LLC. The transaction was funded with equity from HSE managed funds and committed senior secured debt financing. The acquired assets, together comprising the "GridFlex Portfolio," will join Milepos
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Buy Californian: Gov. Newsom Launches New Campaign to Help Consumers Identify California-made Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products
Manufacturers can now apply to use the "Made in California" label for their products - leveraging the Golden State's global reputation for quality and innovation
What you need to know: California, the world's fourth-largest economy and the nation's leader in manu
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Castro Calls for Release of San Antonio U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman's Mom to Be Released from Dilley Trailer Prison
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Calls for Release of San Antonio U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman's Mom to Be Released from Dilley Trailer Prison
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August 28, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, TX -Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the statement below regarding a San Antonio student whose mother is being detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. Today, Castro will go to Dilley for his ninth visit this year alongside the
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Coroner Contradicts Pennsylvania Health Officials, Says Measles Didn't Cause Newborn's Death
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- 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. 27, 2026, by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Coroner Contradicts Pennsylvania Health Officials, Says Measles Didn't Cause Newborn's Death
After Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced two "measles-associated" deaths and called for vaccination
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Meta's $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- 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. 27, 2026, by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender:
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Meta's $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions
Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowi
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CMS Prevents $1.6 Billion in Fraudulent Medicare Laboratory Payments
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Prevents $1.6 Billion in Fraudulent Medicare Laboratory Payments
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforcement actions have stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments since the start of the Trump Administration - further evidence that CMS' efforts to crush fraud are wor
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Congressman Veasey Calls on DHS to Immediately Release Iranian Christian Pastor Granted Asylum as Health Deteriorates in Detention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Calls on DHS to Immediately Release Iranian Christian Pastor Granted Asylum as Health Deteriorates in Detention
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expedite the release of Elmira Azizi, an Iranian Christian pastor currently detained at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, after she was gra
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DCCC Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the March on Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the March on Washington
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on the anniversary of the March on Washington:
"63 years ago, Americans marched on Washington in pursuit of an ideal that echoes through our founding documents but has yet to be fully realized: that democracy, liberty, and justice belong to everyone.
"In
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DMA'S score their first #1
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Aug. 28 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news:
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DMA'S score their first #1
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ARIA Award winning trio on the ARIA Albums Chart this week as their self-titled fifth studio album arrives in the penthouse.
"DMA'S" follows "Hills End", which climbed to #8 in 2016, "For Now" (#7 in 2018), "The Glow" (#2 in 2020) and "How Many Dreams?" (#2 in 2023).
ARIA CEO, Annabelle Herd, said: "Congratulations to DMA'S o
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Dream Home Inspiration Supports St. Jude Families
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Aug. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, posted the following news release:
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Dream Home Inspiration Supports St. Jude Families
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SHREVEPORT, La. (Aug.28, 2026) - As the 2026 KTBS 3/St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway(r) approaches, community members have an opportunity to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital while exploring ideas that can make homes more comfortable and energy eff
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DSCC Friday Takeaways: Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways":
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DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: The Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 67 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org.
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Economics Daily: 78 Percent of Amusement and Recreation Attendants Were Required to Interact Verbally With the Public Every Few Minutes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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78 percent of amusement and recreation attendants were required to interact verbally with the public every few minutes
Some of the biggest state fairs take place during the summer and early fall, including the Ohio State Fair, New York State Fair, Minnesota State Fair, The Big E of New England (the only multi-state fair), and the State Fair of Texas
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End of Summer at the Smithsonian: Visitors Can Celebrate All September Before Major Exhibitions and Historic Buildings Close
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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End of Summer at the Smithsonian: Visitors Can Celebrate All September Before Major Exhibitions and Historic Buildings Close
Free Circus Arts Programming, Final Days To Visit the Castle and Arts & Industries Building and New Exhibitions Opening This Fall
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September is a month of both farewells and fresh experiences, and as summer gives way to fall, the Smithsonian invites visitors to take advantage
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Monte Mader is Exposing the Christian Nationalism She Escaped
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 29 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 27, 2026:
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'Secularist' Monte Mader is exposing the Christian nationalism she escaped
The FFRF Action Fund is proud to name culture critic, podcaster and musician Monte Mader as its Secularist of the Week for using her firs
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FFRF Disburses More Than $17,000 to First in the Family Student Essay Winners
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 29 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF disburses more than $17,000 to First in the Family student essay winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 11 top winners and nine honorable mentions of the 2026 David Hudak Memorial First in the Family Student Essay Competition. FFRF has paid out a total of $17,650 in award money for the contest this year.
Students who will be first in their family to
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Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
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AUSTIN - This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
84th Judicial District Attorney - Governor Abbott appointed Clay Carr as District Attorney for the 84th Judicial District in Hansford and Hutchinson Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Career Training Grants For Four Alamo Area Schools
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Career Training Grants For Four Alamo Area Schools
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,113,310 have been awarded to four schools in the Alamo area by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the school
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Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jacqueline Franklin as Judge of the 513th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Jacqueline Franklin of Bellaire is an attorney with Fanaff, Gonzales, Bal
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
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Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Carlos Y. Benavides, IV and Leslie Kay Ritchie and appointed Laura Figueroa to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor's Office and makes funding recommendations to
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Herskowitz, Kreick and Nelson in Healthcare Business Today: Legal Considerations for Structuring Sale-Leasebacks of Healthcare Real Estate
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Herskowitz, Kreick and Nelson in Healthcare Business Today: Legal Considerations for Structuring Sale-Leasebacks of Healthcare Real Estate
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By Jeremy Herskowitz Jennifer S. Kreick David Nelson
August 28, 2026
As healthcare organizations continue to seek innovative capital solutions amid rising operational costs and demands, sale-leaseback transactions can serve as an effectiv
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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Hospitality Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) and Hospitality Upgrade are honored to announce Yueming Guo as the recipient of the 2026 John Cahill Student Seat for this year's CIO Summit.
This distinguished recognition is awarded annually to one exceptional student from
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House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Sept. 2 Hearing on Renewal of USPTO Fee Setting Authority
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Renewal of USPTO Fee Setting Authority: Giving Full Effect to the America Invents Act" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will consider Congress's role in renewing PTO's fee setting authority alongside the agency discretion and procedural limits Congress built into
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House Science Committee Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren Request GAO Review of NOAA Weather Satellites
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren Request GAO Review of NOAA Weather Satellites
Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting recurring reviews of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini
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How Managed Care Is Changing What It Means to Lead a Health System
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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How Managed Care Is Changing What It Means to Lead a Health System
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* The traditional managed care playbook is no longer sufficient, as payer dynamics, administrative burden and reimbursement pressures become increasingly interconnected.
* Leading health systems are transforming payer strategy through better data, cross-funct
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
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As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali
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JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners
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The Journalism Education Association names seven Medal of Merit winners in 2026. They will be recognized for their significant contributions to scholastic journalism during the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
The 2026 Medal of Merit recipients are:
* Makena Busch, CJE, Mead High Sch
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Latinvex Names Fernando Alonso Among 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in Latin America
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Latinvex Names Fernando Alonso Among 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in Latin America
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that partner Fernando C. Alonso has been recognized on the 2026 list of Top 100 Lawyers from international law firms working in Latin America by Latinvex, an online publisher of daily news and weekly analysis of Latin America business.
Alonso was named a
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LDF and Partners Issue Letter Urging Tarrant County to Reject Polling Place Closure Proposal
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF and Partners Issue Letter Urging Tarrant County to Reject Polling Place Closure Proposal
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The Legal Defense Fund today issued a letter to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court in Texas, strongly urging them to reject any proposal to eliminate poll sites. The Commissioners Court recently announced a proposal on Aug. 28 that would needlessly burden Black voters and oth
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Lee University: Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus This Fall
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus this Fall
Lee University welcomes 14 new faculty to campus this fall: three to the Department of Natural Sciences, one to the Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities, one to the Department of Language and Literature, one to the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, one to the School of Business, one to the School of Engineering, three to the School
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 950-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Springtown, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 950-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Springtown, Texas
SPRINGTOWN, 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 the Springtown & Azle Storage Portfolio, a two-property, 950-unit self-storage portfolio in
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026:
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici
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National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Central Louisiana Community Demands England Authority Cancel Contracts for New ICE Facility in Alexandria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Central Louisiana Community Demands England Authority Cancel Contracts for New ICE Facility in Alexandria
Alexandria, LA - Communities across Louisiana strongly oppose the opening of a family and child ICE detention facility at the England Airpark adjacent to the Alexandria International Airport, which is already notorious as ICE's busiest mass deport
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National Urban League President Marc Morial Urges Voters to Turn Protest Into Power at March on Washington
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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"We Are Still Here and We Are Not Going Back"
National Urban League President Marc Morial Urges Voters to Turn Protest Into Power at March on Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial delivered a forceful call to action Friday at the commemoration of the historic March on Washington, urging Americans to confront assaults on voting rights, civil
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NCA Food Bank receives $4,250 in incentives from Entergy Solutions
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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NCA Food Bank receives $4,250 in incentives from Entergy Solutions
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MOUNTAIN HOME, AR - The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas (FBNCA) has received a $4,250 incentive from Entergy Arkansas for completing energy-efficiency projects through the Entergy Solutions Core Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) initiative. The organization can turn every dollar into seven meals, this incentive tr
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NMSU partnership sparks national push to revive much-needed geology field camps
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU partnership sparks national push to revive much-needed geology field camps
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Industry professionals today are concerned that universities are scaling back geology field-camp experiences, long considered a core rite of passage for the geology undergraduate degree. A variety of pressures are to blame: Shrinking student enrollment, a shortage of field-trained faculty, surging costs of tr
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NMSU researcher leads $1 million project to advance neurological rehabilitation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU researcher leads $1 million project to advance neurological rehabilitation
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PHOTO CAPTION: New Mexico State University engineering professor Wei Tang, who received the Dennis W. Darnall Faculty Achievement Award in 2024, is leading a research team focusing on wearable sensors for people with neurological motor disorders. The team recently received a $1 million grant from the National
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NSFOCUS Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership for Excellence in Anti-DDoS Protection
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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NSFOCUS Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership for Excellence in Anti-DDoS Protection
The company is recognized for its carrier-grade hybrid anti-DDoS portfolio, AI-assisted threat mitigation, and customer-centric cybersecurity operations, delivering scalable, resilie
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, hundreds of registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - mobilized to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses, who are members of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of r
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Oklahoma Baptist University Welcomes Walsh and Payton to the School of Nursing
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 29 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news:
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OBU welcomes Walsh and Payton to the School of Nursing
Oklahoma Baptist University is pleased to welcome two new faculty members this fall in the School of Nursing.
Sarah "Katy" Walsh and Claressa Payton are joining the School of Nursing as assistant professors of nursing. Both will teach foundational nursing courses while preparing students for careers rooted in compassionate, Christ-centered patient
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Optimum Invests $6 Million to Strengthen Network in Lubbock, Texas
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Optimum Invests $6 Million to Strengthen Network in Lubbock, Texas
LUBBOCK, TX - Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock - delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses, and key community institutions.
As part of this invest
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Quick Clip: Senate Races Heat Up as GOP Candidates Confront Scandals [MS NOW]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: Senate Races Heat Up as GOP Candidates Confront Scandals [MS NOW]
MS NOW's Jen Psaki: "Roughly two and a half months away from the midterm elections is not a great time for Republican Senate candidates to find themselves in headlines next to the word scandal. And yet they do"
Psaki: "I can't make this up. It's like a new story every week"
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Republican Senate candidates i
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Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Noting that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have deployed violence and deadly force against innocent Americans with no accountability, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) strongly opposes the agency's decision to reportedly spend $20 million dollars on "shock glove
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Rice archive of the unexplained gets its own TV series
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice archive of the unexplained gets its own TV series
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More than a million documents, recordings and files on telepathy, near-death experiences and alien encounters have been sitting in a climate-controlled facility outside Houston for years. Starting Oct. 1, they go on national television.
"Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena," a six-part documentary series filmed at Rice University, premieres Oct. 1 at 9 p.
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Shreveport Emerges as a Key Hub for SLB's Data Center Infrastructure Business
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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Shreveport Emerges as a Key Hub for SLB's Data Center Infrastructure Business
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#Rapid expansion at a former GM site reflects SLB's growing role in global data center infrastructure
For decades, workers at a sprawling factory in Shreveport, Louisiana, built vehicles for General Motors. After sitting idle for several years, the site has rapidly filled with new activity and is now he
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Sidley Partners Champion Veteran Clients in Recent Pro Bono Wins
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Partners Champion Veteran Clients in Recent Pro Bono Wins
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The end of military service is not the end of the fight for many former service members who must navigate a complicated discharge process to obtain their hard-earned benefits. Through Sidley's Veterans Advocacy Project, the firm's lawyers -including Bill Curtin and Mike Hatcher, who themselves are veteran
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Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent in Thailand, bringing purpose-built industrial AI to automation engineering
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent in Thailand, bringing purpose-built industrial AI to automation engineering
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Siemens today launched the Eigen Engineering Agent in Thailand, bringing its purpose-built industrial AI for automation engineering to the Thai market for the first time. The Eigen Engineering Agent moves AI beyond
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Tech Tidbits: Crooms Helps Energize Wonder Boys
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Tech Tidbits: Crooms Helps Energize Wonder Boys
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De'Rion Crooms is a believer in the "Go to Work" ethos that Roy Thompson, Arkansas Tech University head football coach, has instilled in the Wonder Boys' program.
"We wake up and literally go to work," said Crooms, a senior wide receiver from Baytown, Texas. "No matter how you do it, how you get there...you show up, and you put the work in with energ
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Texas A&M Engineering: Aggieland Partners With Greece to Offer Dual Master's Degrees
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Aggieland partners with Greece to offer dual master's degrees
A new international joint program between Texas A&M University's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece offers graduate students the opportunity to earn two master's degrees at once.
By James Cavin, Contributor
The Texas A&M University Department of Biomedical Engine
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Texas A&M Engineering: Chemical Engineering Doctoral Graduate and Scholar Honored
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chemical engineering doctoral graduate and scholar honored
Dr. Khan Zahid establishes endowed scholarship for Texas A&M University chemical engineering students in honor of his father, Dr. M.A. Naser '67.
By Alicia Venegas, Contributor
Dr. M.A. Naser '67, former president of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and Texas A&M University chemical engineering
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Researchers Dive Deep Into Water Quality and Sustainable Solutions
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
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TAMU-CC Researchers Dive Deep into Water Quality and Sustainable Solutions
From transforming oilfield wastewater into reusable water and protecting groundwater in underserved communities to using AI to predict sewer problems before they become emergencies, researchers are turning water challenges into solutions.
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At the Island University, water isn't just scenery -- it's identity
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and WestStar Bank Award $63K to Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, Nonprofits
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and WestStar Bank Award $63K to Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, Nonprofits
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EL PASO, TEXAS, August 27, 2026-Five organizations from the Las Cruces, New Mexico-El Paso, Texas, area received a combined $63,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Prog
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Third T-7A Red Hawk arrives at JBSA-Randolph to accelerate pilot training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Third T-7A Red Hawk arrives at JBSA-Randolph to accelerate pilot training
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -
A T-7A Red Hawk arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2026. The aircraft is the third T-7A delivered to JBSA-Randolph, where the 99th Flying Training Squadron is leading Air Education and Training Command's integratio
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Toyota Racing Takes Title Challenge to Texas
TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 29 -- Toyota Racing, a part of Toyota Motor Corp., issued the following news release:
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TOYOTA RACING takes title challenge to Texas
TOYOTA RACING returns to action following a seven-week summer break, aiming to reinforce its title challenge at the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday 6 September.
With two wins so far this season - including the Le Mans 24 Hours - TOYOTA RACING leads the manufacturers' World Championship going in
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TXST pianist Paul Sanchez wins 2026 American Prize in concerto performance
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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TXST pianist Paul Sanchez wins 2026 American Prize in concerto performance
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Sanchez earned the national honor for his world-premiere performance of David M. Gordon's "Fabular Arcana" with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
August 28, 2026
Kate Malazonia
Sanchez earned the national honor for his world-premiere performance of David M. Gordon's "Fabular Arcana" with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
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Ueno-Park in Bloomberg Tax: Proposed Changes Show Major Shift in UK's Corporate Tax Regime
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Ueno-Park in Bloomberg Tax: Proposed Changes Show Major Shift in UK's Corporate Tax Regime
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By Alexandra Ueno-Park
August 28, 2026
Haynes Boone Partner Alexandra Ueno-Park authored an article for Bloomberg Tax examining proposed changes that would replace the UK's elective foreign branch exemption regime with a mandatory exemption beginning in 2027.
Read an excerpt from the
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University of Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
Northwestern is pleased to announce the addition of eleven full-time faculty for the fall 2026 term. Each faculty member brings a breadth of knowledge for their area of study and a heart for the UNWavering mission to love God's Word and God's world. We are excited to welcome them into new or expanded roles at Northwestern this fall.
Dr
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University of Texas Dallas: Engineering Undergrad Degree Blends Multiple Areas
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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New Engineering Undergrad Degree Blends Multiple Areas
By Kim Horner
The University of Texas at Dallas is introducing a new bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering, giving students the opportunity to build expertise across disciplines and specialize in areas such as microelectronics and energy.
The program, offered through the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Sc
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University of Texas Health Science Center: $3.8 Million Grant Will Help Develop Therapy for Kids at Risk of Schizophrenia
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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$3.8 million grant will help develop therapy for kids at risk of schizophrenia
By Catherine Thibault
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create an individualized, biomarker-guided therapy program that aims to mitigate the risk factors of schizophrenia among children who are at a high risk of
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UTDesign Students, Bass School Team Win National Honors
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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UTDesign Students, Bass School Team Win National Honors
A UTDesign Capstone team won the Student Poster Competition at the 2026 Capstone Design Conference in June, extending the program's record of excellence on the national stage.
University of Texas at Dallas student teams have received the top award in five of the six past biennial Capstone Design Conference competitions. A UT Dallas team
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White House: President Trump Delivers for Texas - Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026:
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President Trump Delivers for Texas: Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming Home
Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to Texas with a record to match the visit: tax relief in workers' pockets, the most secure border in a generation, safer streets, and a surge of private investment creating new American jobs across the state.
Historic Tax Relief for Texas Workers, Families, Seniors
President T
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Yale Researchers to Help Lead NSF Center Studying How Robots and People Learn to Live and Work Together
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Yale researchers to help lead NSF Center studying how robots and people learn to live and work together
As part of a $30 million National Science Foundation grant led by the University of Texas at Austin, Yale researchers will help build a new science of "human-robot co-adaptation" - studying not only how people change as they live alongside assistive robots, but how those ro
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