Saturday - September 19, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas

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ABA Amicus Brief Supports Noncitizens' Right to a Bond Hearing When Detention Becomes 'Unreasonably Prolonged'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA amicus brief supports noncitizens' right to a bond hearing when detention becomes 'unreasonably prolonged' CHICAGO -- The American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to urge affirmance of a lower court's ruling that due process requires bond hearings for noncitizens who become subject to "unreasonably prolonged" detention while their immigration proceedings are un  more
AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy prod  more
Ask an Expert: How could data centers impact public lands?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: How could data centers impact public lands? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The construction of new data centers is shaping up to be a defining issue in the 2026 midterm elections. Politicians in both parties have been distancing themselves from data centers in the face of public discontent around the issue, with public backlash leading to the freezing of dozens of data center proj  more
ASU Ranks No. 1 Nationally, No. 2 Globally for Sustainability
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU ranks No. 1 nationally, No. 2 globally for sustainability University earns fourth consecutive Platinum STARS rating, with top marks in energy and climate, and doctoral institutions * ASU is No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 in the world for sustainability in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. * The university earned its fourth consecutive Platinum rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rat  more
ATF, HSTF Partners Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea by Mexican National for Alien Smuggling Conspiracy Using Underground Tunnel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF, HSTF partners investigation leads to guilty plea by Mexican national for alien smuggling conspiracy using underground tunnel Case brought as part of Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by President Trump WASHINGTON --A Mexican national, Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, 29, pleaded guilty today in El Paso, Texas, to conspiracy to bri  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Distribution of 7 Million Free Eggs to Texans Across the State
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Distribution of 7 Million Free Eggs to Texans Across the State * Attorney General Ken Paxton announced progress in fulfilling the statewide distribution of over 7 million free eggs that were secured through settlements with three national egg producers. More than 1.7 million eggs have already been delivered to Texas food banks, with another 5.322 million   more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: History of Homecare Fraud - NGO's, Bureaucrats, and Labor Unions Undermined Medicaid Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * The history of homecare fraud: NGO's, bureaucrats, and labor unions undermined Medicaid fraud prevention The Medicaid "homecare" program is probably the most defrauded welfare program in America today, and it got that way because a cabal of nonprofits, the Medicaid "deep state," and big labor has quietly worked to sandbag Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), a federally required anti-fraud policy. By Pa  more
CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Cracks Down on Massive $3.4 Billion Medical Equipment Supplier Fraud Scheme * As part of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force's ongoing efforts to crush fraud in the healthcare system and protect taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified and is barring 11 medical supply companies wi  more
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $4.8 Million to Clinical Cancer Researchers
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.8 million to clinical cancer researchers The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators, exceptional early-career physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research at major research centers under the mentorship of the nation's leading scientists and clinicians. The Clinical   more
DeLauro, Bishop Request GAO Investigate Trade-War Relief for Farmers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro, Bishop Request GAO Investigate Trade-War Relief for Farmers * Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate how the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is handing out over $12 billion i  more
Discover ACC in Pflugerville: Explore College and Career Opportunities Close to Home
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Discover ACC in Pflugerville: Explore College and Career Opportunities Close to Home * Austin Community College District (ACC) invites community members to Discover ACC in Pflugerville, an opportunity to learn more about education, workforce training, and career pathways available through ACC. #Discover ACC in Pflugerville Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: PFISD Learning and  more
Economics Daily: Employment Up 3.6 Percent Over the Year Ended March 2026 in Licking County, Ohio
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up 3.6 percent over the year ended March 2026 in Licking County, Ohio From March 2025 to March 2026, employment increased in 151 of the 376 largest U.S. counties. Licking, Ohio (in the Columbus metropolitan area), had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3.6 percent. Within Licking, the largest employment increase occur  more
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Aviation Week Op-Ed - Collaborations Critical to U.S. Leading in AAM, Embry Riddle President Writes
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Aviation Week Op-Ed: Collaborations Critical to U.S. Leading in AAM, Embry Riddle President Writes In his latest Aviation Week essay, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., highlights how coordination between the public and private sectors -- as well as academia -- is crucial to safely launching and integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the n  more
ETAMU Launching Groundbreaking New Bachelor's Programs to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 8 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Launching Groundbreaking New Bachelor's Programs to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage * These first-of-their-kind bachelor's programs aim to help school employees become certified teachers. As Texas school districts grapple with teacher shortages and new certification requirements, some of the state's most promising future teachers may alr  more
ExxonMobil: Cash tender offers for outstanding 2030 1.900% Senior Notes and 2031 2.150% Senior Notes
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil: Cash tender offers for outstanding 2030 1.900% Senior Notes and 2031 2.150% Senior Notes * Holders will receive a price equal to the Total Consideration based on the applicable Reference Yield and the applicable Fixed Spread plus Accrued Interest (each as defined below) (in the case of each of the 2030 Notes and the 2031 Notes, a "Tend  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * The White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals Artificial Intelligence Briefing - Table of Contents 1. Gold Eagle under Pressure: Narrowed Implementation and Expanding Regulatory Debate 2. "AI Kill Switch Act" Proposed in Response to Hacks by Rogue Models 3. Bill Gates Warns of Risks Posed by AI and Propos  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-224): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers' accounts and 293 banking centers across Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed over Labor Day weekend, the conversion brings  more
Findlay Defense Dominates in UIndy Upset
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Findlay Defense Dominates in UIndy Upset * Holding a 20-10 lead at halftime, Findlay's defense kept then-No. 9 UIndy scoreless in the second half to preserve a 30-10 victory. It was just the second time in program history that the Oilers won a top 25 matchup. The win vaulted Findlay up five spots to No. 10 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Grid  more
Floodplain Alliance for Insurance Reform Urges HUD to Finalize Rescission of Climate-Informed Flood Risk Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FLOODPLAIN ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM (FAIR) Plano, Texas dan.delich@sbcglobal.net 214.707.8772 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov) to: Docket ID HUD-2026-1090-0001; Docket No. FR-6527-P-01; RIN 2506-AC60 September 4, 2026 The Honorable Scott Turner Secretary U.S. Department of H  more
Forging a Path: Texas Lutheran University and St. Mary's University School of Law Establish Articulation Program
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Forging a Path: Texas Lutheran University and St. Mary's University School of Law Establish Articulation Program There's a new pathway between Seguin and San Antonio, thanks to a formal agreement between Texas Lutheran University and the St. Mary's University School of Law. The two institutions are working together to help TLU graduates map their course to law school--and in turn, to bring exceptional student  more
Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism Highlights Leadership at Vanderbilt, Dartmouth, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Kentucky, University of Texas, University of Alabama; Record-High Campus Antisemitism Since October 7th NASHVILLE, TN -- Today, Tue  more
Greg Cunningham Flees to Texas As He Continues to Put Trump First and New Mexico Last
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Greg Cunningham Flees to Texas As He Continues to Put Trump First and New Mexico Last * Diesel prices have hit a record high. Healthcare premiums are through the roof. Billions of dollars are being spent on a war overseas that puts Americans last. So why is Greg Cunningham jetting off to Dallas, Texas to kiss the ring of Donald Trump and his MAGA party bosses? Instead of hearin  more
Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises IVI RMA North America on Partnership with Illume Fertility * September 8, 2026 Haynes Boone advised IVI RMA North America, a KKR-backed fertility care provider, in its partnership with Illume Fertility, one of Connecticut's leading fertility practices. The transaction expands IVI RMA North America's presence in the Northeast and adds Illume Fertility's network   more
Haynes Boone Guides TAO Digital Solutions Through $218 Million Sale
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Guides TAO Digital Solutions Through $218 Million Sale * September 8, 2026 Haynes Boone advised TAO Digital Solutions Inc., a global provider of AI-driven technology and product engineering services, in connection with its approximately $218 million sale to Cyient Limited. TAO specializes in leveraging AI, data and cloud technologies to deliver solutions across a rang  more
ICYMI: In Light of Recent Findings that Many Veterans Were Defrauded of G.I. Benefits, Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Call for Enhanced Investigation, Greater Coordination Between Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Light of Recent Findings that Many Veterans Were Defrauded of G.I. Benefits, Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Call for Enhanced Investigation, Greater Coordination Between Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs **In separate letters to the Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs, the bipartisan group of Senators encourage an enhanced response from the Administration to vigorously p  more
IHeartMedia Announces "Big Kick Energy With Cameron Dicker and Timothy Tillman," a New Podcast Bridging the Worlds of Football and Soccer
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Announces "Big Kick Energy with Cameron Dicker and Timothy Tillman," a New Podcast Bridging the Worlds of Football and Soccer The weekly series, premiering September 11, breaks down the biggest moments across soccer and football through the lens of two active pros NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Big Kick Energy with Cam  more
ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'Assessing Alberta's Proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline'
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 1, 2026, by Mark Kalegha and Will Scargill entitled "Assessing Alberta's proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary In this report, IEEFA assesses whether the Government of Alberta's proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline would be necessary to support crude oil growth under the range of projections detailed in the Canada Energy R  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: 'Texas Petrochemical Expansion Lacks Rewards for Host Cities'
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 3, 2026, by Trey Cowan entitled "Texas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for host cities." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Promises of boosted economic conditions and new jobs have failed to materialize for the Texas cities hosting the wave of petrochemical expansion the industry experienced over the last 15 years. This report will delve into   more
JBSA commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - To commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road. The ceremony is open to all Department of Defense   more
Laurie Buckhout Once Again Abandons North Carolina - This Time for Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Laurie Buckhout Once Again Abandons North Carolina - This Time for Texas * Diesel prices have hit a record high. Health care premiums are through the roof. Billions of dollars are being spent on a war of choice overseas. And Laurie Buckhout is jetting off to Dallas, Texas to party it up with the D.C. elites she's desperate to impress. Finally leaving her multi-million dollar l  more
League of Women Voters: Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Effort to Reinstate SAVE Voter Purge Database
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Appeals court rejects Trump administration effort to reinstate SAVE voter purge database WASHINGTON, DC - A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its illegal expansion of the Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements (SAVE) database, and the government may not use the unreliable system for mass voter purges ahead of the midterm elec  more
Lions Roar in Arlington at 2026 ETAMU Day with the Texas Rangers
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 8 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Lions Roar in Arlington at 2026 ETAMU Day with the Texas Rangers * Last Sunday, East Texas A&M University students, employees and alumni gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for an afternoon taking in America's pastime on "ETAMU Day." Held for the sixth consecutive year, ETAMU Day saw the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in a  more
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Emily Burkhardt Vicente to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Names Emily Burkhardt Vicente to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Emily Burkhardt Vicente was recognized among the 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ), marking her third time named to the list. The l  more
LSUS volleyball to play first home match in program history Friday
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 8 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS volleyball to play first home match in program history Friday * SHREVEPORT - College scholarship volleyball finally makes its return to Shreveport as LSUS will play its first home match Friday against Texas College. The Pilots (5-6) will open Red River Athletics Conference play against the Steers (1-5, 0-2) on Friday at 6 p.m. at The Dock. LSUS will honor first responders i  more
Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture Executive Director Johnson Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Chanel C. Johnson, executive director of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing on the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R. 9269): * * * Good morning Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the subcommittee: My name is Chanel Compton Johnson, and I serv  more
McGuireWoods Bolsters Insurance Recovery Practice With Chicago Partner Andrew Barrios
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Bolsters Insurance Recovery Practice with Chicago Partner Andrew Barrios McGuireWoods continues the expansion of its nationally ranked Insurance Recovery Practice Group with the arrival of partner Andrew M. Barrios, who brings more than a decade of complex litigation experience and represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes coverage disputes. Barrios joins the firm's Chicago o  more
Mizzou Researchers Unlock a New Way to Harness Copper Against Disease
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researchers unlock a new way to harness copper against disease Researchers identified the first compound to block a fundamental copper transport system, opening the door for new treatments. - University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body's natural defenses: copper. While copper is essential for life and helps power important biological  more
New transmission line proposed to serve eastern South Dakota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * New transmission line proposed to serve eastern South Dakota * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (September 8, 2026) -Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy filed an application for a transmission line Facility Permit that will help meet the significant electric growth predicted for South Dakota and the surrounding region. PowerOn Midwest is anchored by a new 765-kilovolt backbone transmission li  more
NMU Releases 10th Day Enrollment Numbers
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Releases 10th Day Enrollment Numbers * Northern Michigan University's 10th-day enrollment report shows the university finding positive gains in many areas, including growth in the national market outside Michigan and neighboring states and within numerous programs, despite a decline in overall enrollment. "While our overall new freshmen class size is down, we are seeing important growth and con  more
Nursing Student, Akira Lawrence, Becomes First CGTC Student Accepted Into Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Nursing Student, Akira Lawrence, Becomes First CGTC Student Accepted Into Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City * Warner Robins, Ga. - Akira Lawrence, a nursing student at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), is the first CGTC student to be selected to participate in the Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City, hosted by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Th  more
Ole Miss Survives Second Half Shootout
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Survives Second Half Shootout * Down 13-10 in the third quarter against Louisville, the Ole Miss Rebels built a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals battled back to tie the game, 38-38, but with 1:28 left on the clock, Ole Miss drove down the field and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired. Despite the victory, Ole Miss drops one spot to No  more
Ole Miss, Texas A&M Engineering Partner to Fuel Martian Exploration
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 8 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss, Texas A&M Engineering Partner to Fuel Martian Exploration * OXFORD, Miss. - As NASA prepares to send humans to Mars as early as the 2030s, University of Mississippi researchers are working on one of the key questions: How will they get back? Traveling millions of miles to Mars will require huge amounts of fuel. Coming back could take as much or more. Instead of hauling that much fuel acr  more
Pacific Office Automation Enters Houston Market With Acquisition of On Demand Inc.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Pacific Office Automation Enters Houston Market With Acquisition of On Demand Inc. * BTA member Pacific Office Automation (POA) has announced the acquisition of BTA member On Demand Inc., a Houston, Texas-based office technology dealership. The transaction closed on Aug. 31. The acquisition extends POA's footprint into the Houston market, adding a conveniently located s  more
Philipp Kurek Named Distinguished Adviser in Financier Worldwide's 2026 Power Players Report
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Philipp Kurek Named Distinguished Adviser in Financier Worldwide's 2026 Power Players Report * September 8, 2026 Haynes Boone London Partner Philipp Kurek has been featured as a Distinguished Adviser in Financier Worldwide's Power Players: Investor-State Arbitration 2026\. Kurek is one of only five lawyers profiled by the directory, placing him among a select group of practitioners  more
Pillsbury Advises HGP Intelligent Energy on Business Combination Agreement With Meshflow Acquisition Corp.
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises HGP Intelligent Energy on Business Combination Agreement with Meshflow Acquisition Corp. Pillsbury advised HGP Intelligent Energy, LLC in connection with its definitive business combination agreement with Meshflow Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Under the terms of the business combination agreement, HGP and Meshflow will combine under a newly formed   more
Q&A: Paul Sims on Transforming Oil and Gas Performance Through Production and Recovery
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Paul Sims on Transforming Oil and Gas Performance Through Production and Recovery * As mature assets supply more of the world's energy, operators are looking to recover more from existing reservoirs, improve efficiency and strengthen asset performance. Advances in AI, connected technologies, production chemistry, artificial lift, surface systems and digital intelligence make it  more
Rand Report: When Counties Invest in Early Childhood
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on September 1, 2026, entitled "When Counties Invest in Early Childhood." Here are excerpts: * * * The Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity conceived of the Early Childhood Impact Fund (ECIF) in fall 2020. Funded primarily through the American Rescue Plan Act, ECIF represented a historic investment of more than $15 million to scale up evidence-informed programs serving children from b  more
Refreshed UT Tyler Cowan Center Welcomes Country Artist LeAnn Rimes
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * Refreshed UT Tyler Cowan Center Welcomes Country Artist LeAnn Rimes * Following a significant renovation of its public spaces, The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center welcomes world-renowned artist LeAnn Rimes to open the 2026-27 "Big Names, Big Entertainment" season. The Grammy(r) Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress takes the Cowan stage at 7  more
Republican Are Caught Between Trump and a Hard Place
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Republican Are Caught Between Trump and a Hard Place * "Several congressional hopefuls have removed or downplayed mentions of the president and his priorities as Trump's popularity wanes." Republicans want you to know they are 100% MAGA... at least until the general election starts. Republicans are scrubbing mentions of Trump in an attempt to deceive voters of their true allegi  more
Schiess sworn in as the Space Force's highest-ranking uniformed leader
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Schiess sworn in as the Space Force's highest-ranking uniformed leader * JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland - Gen. Douglas A. Schiess was formally installed Sept. 3 as the Chief of Space Operations, the U.S. Space Force's highest-ranking uniformed officer, during a change of responsibility ceremony with his retiring predecessor, Gen. Chance Saltzman. Schiess is  more
SHSU History Department's Civil War Consortium Hosts Summer Conference
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU History Department's Civil War Consortium Hosts Summer Conference * The Sam Houston State University Civil War Consortium hosted its first annual summer symposium June 12-13, 2026, at the Don E. & Katy Walker Education Center. To coincide with the U.S. semi-quincentennial anniversary, the symposium took as its theme "Four Score and Seven Years Later: Civil War Americans and the Legacy of the Revo  more
Sixteenth Air Force advances cyber defenses as Frontier AI reshapes the Joint Kill Chain
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force advances cyber defenses as Frontier AI reshapes the Joint Kill Chain * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) continues to evolve its cyber defenses and operational capabilities to respond to accelerated threats as rapid advances in artificial intelligence reshape the global threat landscape.   more
SLB and Shearwater Launch Amapa 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Brazil
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB and Shearwater Launch Amapa 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Brazil * #Survey will address critical data needs as exploration interest grows following the Morpho discovery HOUSTON, September 8, 2026 -Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the launch of the Amapa 3D multi-client seismic survey in partnership with Shearwater GeoServices. Located offshore Amapa  more
Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 8, 2026 - As her family helped move her belongings from Queens, New York, into her residence hall at the University of Rhode Island, the reality of Chloe Breen's new home away from home began to sink in, making the moment feel surreal for her. That's a typical feeling for many new students who are experiencin  more
SwRI simulations indicate large impacts may limit ocean formation in icy moons
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI simulations indicate large impacts may limit ocean formation in icy moons * September 8, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists provided simulations to understand the role disruptive impacts play on icy moons with subsurface oceans in our solar system. A recent paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy concludes that disruptive impacts can affect   more
Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games * Tarleton State traveled to the state of Ohio for the first time since 1991 and faced FBS-member Bowling Green for the first time. The Texans walked away with a 20-13 victory, their second straight against an FBS opponent after upsetting Army in double overtime, 30-27, in 2025. Tarleton State remains No. 5 in this week's AFCA FCS Co  more
TCC and Japanese Consortium Deliver 686K-SF Buford Creek Business Center Near Atlanta
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC and Japanese Consortium Deliver 686K-SF Buford Creek Business Center near Atlanta The Class A industrial park includes three buildings - Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, and its joint venture partner, a consortium led by CBRE Japan, have delivered Buford Creek Business Center, a three-building, 686,400-square-  more
Terann Selman Found Big Lessons in Argentina's Small Neighborhood Markets
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * Terann Selman Found Big Lessons in Argentina's Small Neighborhood Markets * When Terann Selman '27 arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to begin her study abroad semester, she was excited to practice speaking Spanish and to experience daily life in a new culture. But she had other plans too: to give back to the local community by supporting women-led microbusinesses. Before her flight even touched down, Se  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Metal May Be the Velcro of the Future
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Metal may be the Velcro of the future Researchers at Texas A&M and Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated a class of 3D-printed shape-memory alloy connections that snap together like building blocks yet carry structural loads far beyond conventional fasteners, adhesives, Velcro or plastic joints. Sep. 8, 2026 By Leon Contreras, Contributor Researchers at Texas A&M U  more
Texas A&M Researchers Develop AI Tools for a Changing Power Grid
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers develop AI tools for a changing power grid As electricity demand surges, Texas A&M researchers are developing AI-powered technologies to help grid operators manage growing complexity and maintain a reliable power system. By Amy Leifeste, Contributor As power demand surges across Texas, researchers at Texas A&M University are developing AI tools to help m  more
Texas A&M Researchers Help Advance Promising Therapy For Fatty Liver Disease
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Help Advance Promising Therapy For Fatty Liver Disease Experimental therapy targets multiple hallmarks of MASH, offering a potential new approach for treating the disease. - For millions of people living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), treatment options remain limited. The progressive form  more
Turk's cap is a perennial powerhouse for Louisiana gardens
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 7 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * Turk's cap is a perennial powerhouse for Louisiana gardens * Get It Growing for 09/04/26 If you asked LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to pick a favorite plant, he probably wouldn't be able to choose just one. But there's a good chance Turk's cap would be near the top of his list. This plant has a lot going for it. It's a long-lived, root-hardy perennial shrub that is native  more
Turner Industries mentorship program launches manufacturing careers
PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 8 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Turner Industries mentorship program launches manufacturing careers * When Silvia Mendoza worked as a plant scaffolder, she respected the welders' skills but noticed they did not always treat her as an equal. They saw her position as less than. "It didn't make any sense to me," Mendoza said. "Everyone is the same." She decided to become a welder herself and encouraged her sister, Stephanie, to join her. Both s  more
UDC Capital Cup Connects Young Innovators From 30 Countries Through Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * UDC Capital Cup Connects Young Innovators From 30 Countries Through Entrepreneurship * Hundreds of aspiring young entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world brought their ideas to the 2026 UDC Capital Cup Entrepreneurship Competition. The annual competition, hosted by the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) and supported in part by the National Science Foun  more
UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analytics
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT receives $20 million gift to advance artificial intelligence, advanced analytics * DENTON (UNT), Texas -A $20 million gift from Anuradha and Vikas Sinha will accelerate the University of North Texas' work in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, creating new opportunities for students and faculty in fields rapidly reshaping industries, professions and society. In recognition of the  more
USA Softball Announces Mercy Hospital As Official Medical Provider and Sponsor
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Announces Mercy Hospital As Official Medical Provider and Sponsor USA Softball is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Mercy as the Official Medical Provider of USA Softball. Starting in 2026, Mercy will step up to the plate to provide medical expertise and support for the USA Softball National Team programs, helping ensure the health, safety and well-being of athletes, coaches and s  more
UT Health San Antonio invests $1 billion to meet the growing demand for healthcare in South Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT Health San Antonio invests $1 billion to meet the growing demand for healthcare in South Texas * UT Health San Antonio is making a $1 billion multiyear investment to address growing demand for healthcare services in San Antonio and across South Texas. The initiative is designed to improve access to advanced medical care, expand research opportunities and strengthen the region's healthcare i  more
UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warning system to catch local floods
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warning system to catch local floods * When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yard by  more
UTRGV earns 4.5-star rating in Money's 2026 Best Colleges
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV earns 4.5-star rating in Money's 2026 Best Colleges * #Average price after aid estimated at just $5,570, lowest among Texas institutions on list RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 8, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned a 4.5 out of five-star rating in Money's 2026 Best Colleges, recognizing the university for its educational quality, affordability and student  more
Villanova University Awards Mendel Medal to Renowned Molecular Geneticist Huda Zoghbi, MD
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Awards Mendel Medal to Renowned Molecular Geneticist Huda Zoghbi, MD * VILLANOVA, Pa. (September 8, 2026) -Villanova University has named Huda Zoghbi, MD, distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine, investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and founding director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospi  more
What gets people to the polls? Rice study offers new insight
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * What gets people to the polls? Rice study offers new insight * With the Nov. 3 election approaching, new research from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers insight into a fundamental question: What gets eligible voters to cast a ballot? Researchers found that seeing oneself as a frequent and reliable voter was the strongest predictor of reported voting in Harris County's 2024  more
What is the Property Lab at Allstate Claims University? How Allstate trains property claim adjusters to help homeowners recover after damage
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * What is the Property Lab at Allstate Claims University? How Allstate trains property claim adjusters to help homeowners recover after damage * Key takeaways: * The Property Lab was built using insights from more than 100 million property claims, helping recreate many of the damage scenarios customers experience most often. * Two full-siz  more
What They're Saying: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP "In Real Trouble" and Facing "Challenges in Retaining Control" as Senate Democrats Compete "Even In Red Territory" Bloomberg: "[...] the Senate increasingly appears up for grabs in an environment rife with parallels to 2006, a wave election that swept Democrats into power [...]" NBC News: "Now, there's an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up   more
ZAGENO Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Life Sciences E Commerce Company of the Year Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * ZAGENO Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Life Sciences E Commerce Company of the Year Recognition Honored for transforming life sciences procurement through digital innovation, automation, and a customer-first platform San Antonio, TX -- Frost & Sullivan has recognized ZAGENO with its 202  more