Saturday - September 19, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas

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"Election Dividends" Would Explode Deficit and Worsen Inflation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget posted the following news release: * * * "Election Dividends" Would Explode Deficit and Worsen Inflation * Speaking at the Republican Midterm Convention yesterday in Dallas, Texas, President Trump floated a new proposal to "issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000," contingent on the Republican party retaining their majorities in the Ho  more
25 years after 9/11, Rice research traces changing landscape of religious bias
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 25 years after 9/11, Rice research traces changing landscape of religious bias * A quarter-century after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, religious bias in America has not disappeared, but the forces shaping it have changed. Rice University researchers who have examined attitudes toward Muslims and religious discrimination across more than two decades have found a complicated shift. Overall support for  more
418th CSB town hall strengthens workforce, recognizes excellence
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * 418th CSB town hall strengthens workforce, recognizes excellence * FORT HOOD, Texas-The 418th Contracting Support Brigade focused on professional development, acquisition lessons learned and workforce recognition during its quarterly town hall August 13, 2026. Col. Kizzy Danser, 418th CSB commander, led the event alongside James Clift, deputy to the commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Kend  more
AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- AARP issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * New AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races Bipartisan polling finds Abbott and Talarico holding leads, with 50+ swing voters poised to play a crucial role in November's elections. - WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the outsized role Texas's highly motivated older voters are poised to play in the state's closely watched gubernatori  more
AFP-Texas Announces Six State House Endorsements for General Election
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Texas Announces Six State House Endorsements for General Election * AUSTIN, TX - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced its endorsement of six candidates for the Texas House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 3 to ensure a principled majority of conservative leaders in the chamber for the 2027 legislative session. Sam Shee  more
Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan * Michael Bouchard Junior was handpicked by political insiders and party bosses - so it's no surprise that he's jetting off to Texas to suck up to them in person. Here's your reminder of the many ways that Bouchard Junior follows his bosses' o  more
American Heart Association PREVENT equations now integrated into national electronic health record platform
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * American Heart Association PREVENT equations now integrated into national electronic health record platform * DALLAS, Thurs., Sept. 10 -The American Heart Association Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs(tm) (PREVENT) equations are now integrated into Epic's electronic health record (EHR) platform, making modern cardiovascular risk assessment now available in  more
Andrew Gnann named president & CEO of Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Andrew Gnann named president & CEO of Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside * Ascension St. Vincent's has named Andrew Gnann president and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside, effective Sept. 14, 2026. Gnann currently serves as president of Ascension Seton Williamson in Central Texas. His appointment provides continuity in leadership and an understandin  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, urged a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order enjoining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making warrantless arrests unless they follow statutory safeguards. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S  more
ATU Local 1091-Austin, TX, President/Business Agent Brent Payne Appointed International Vice President
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * ATU Local 1091-Austin, TX, President/Business Agent Brent Payne Appointed International Vice President * ATU International President John Costa has appointed Local 1091-Austin, TX, President/Business Agent Brent Payne with approval by the ATU General Executive Board as an ATU International Vice President. "From being a rank-and-file Bus Operator to a Local 1  more
Axiom Space, European Space Agency Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Europe's Access to Low-Earth Orbit
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 [Category: BizScience] -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space, European Space Agency Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Europe's Access to Low-Earth Orbit * PARIS, Sept 10, 2026 - Axiom Space and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the European Space Agency (ESA) Headquarters in Paris, France  more
Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and Spurlock Judicial Fund Launch Pioneering International Initiative to Strengthen Judicial Virtue and Ethical Leadership in Mongolia
WACO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and Spurlock Judicial Fund Launch Pioneering International Initiative to Strengthen Judicial Virtue and Ethical Leadership in Mongolia Three-year research and training project funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation will engage 500 judges and attorneys with American scholars and students while advancing global understanding of character, justice and democratic institut  more
Beyond the Flightline: U.S. Builds Coalition Readiness at Egypt International Airshow
SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Flightline: U.S. Builds Coalition Readiness at Egypt International Airshow By Capt. Alyssa Letts EL ALAMEIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Egypt. -- The most consequential capability the United States brought to the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow was not parked on the flightline. Across three days at one of Africa's premier defense and avia  more
Blumenthal Calls on DHS Inspector General to Investigate ICE Tactics Following Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls on DHS Inspector General to Investigate ICE Tactics Following Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari seeking "a formal investigation into the recent surge of [Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)] arrests and activit  more
CARE study reports complete regression of liver cancer in a child treated with novel immunotherapy
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * CARE study reports complete regression of liver cancer in a child treated with novel immunotherapy * A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and Seattle Children's describes a complete regression of hepatoblastoma, the most common pediatric liver cancer, in a 3-year-old treated with a novel immunotherapy. The patient i  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Will Students Learn About 9/11 Under New Social Studies Standards?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Will students learn about 9/11 under new social studies standards? Written by Catrin Wigfall | September 10, 2026 Twenty-five years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists. Nearly 3,000 people, including over 400 emergency workers, lost their lives that fateful Tuesday mor  more
Centre College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Centre College issued the following news: * * * Centre College welcomes new faculty members for 2026-27 September 10, 2026 Centre is excited to welcome 11 new professors and instructors to teach full-time at the College for the 2026-27 school year. These new faculty include tenure-track professors in Economics and Business, Engineering, and Theatre, along with visiting professors who bring their expertise to Centre while faculty are on sabbatical leave or teac  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Mortality Data Reveal 'Screaming Safety Signals' Following COVID Vaccine Rollout
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Mortality Data Reveal 'Screaming Safety Signals' Following COVID Vaccine Rollout Mortality researcher Denis Rancourt, Ph.D., on Tuesday told Canadian lawmakers that official mortality data from Canada and the U.S. s  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Vaccinated People Can and Do Spread Measles, Peer-Reviewed Analysis Finds
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccinated People Can and Do Spread Measles, Peer-Reviewed Analysis Finds People who were vaccinated against measles can still contract and transmit the virus to others, and in some instances can initiate s  more
Civil Engineering Leading Multi-University Study to Strengthen Idaho's Bridges
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Leading Multi-University Study to Strengthen Idaho's Bridges * An expert research team from ISU, East Texas A&M University, Boise State University, Kennesaw State University, and the bridge engineering firm Marx & Arndt Engineering, LLC, will be taking a three-year look at how to help the Idaho Transportation Department protect its hundreds of bridge decks. The deck of a bridge is the surf  more
Clueless Carlos De La Cruz Thinks Republicans Fixed the Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Clueless Carlos De La Cruz Thinks Republicans Fixed the Economy * As he stood on stage at a party that cost $25,000 a head, Carlos De La Cruz talked about the families "sitting at the kitchen table tonight, doing the math on the rent, the groceries, and the gas and wondering how it all adds up." He went on to say that Republicans solved all those problems when they took power in  more
Common Cause: New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places Common Cause, LULAC, UnidosUS and the City of Denver are suing about ICE at the polls. - The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organization in the United States, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), joined by Common Cause, a voting rights organization with nearly one million m  more
Congressman Castro Reunites with Liam Conejo Ramos, Tours Minneapolis Elementary School
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Reunites with Liam Conejo Ramos, Tours Minneapolis Elementary School * September 10, 2026 Minneapolis, MN -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after visiting Valley View Elementary School in Minneapolis, Minnesota: "Today I reunited with Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian at his school, Valley View Elementary in Minnesota. The last ti  more
Congresswoman Escobar Honors El Pasoans During Commendation Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Honors El Pasoans During Commendation Ceremony * Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will be hosting her fourth Congressional Commendation Ceremony, recognizing a group of outstanding El Pasoans whose work has strengthened the community across fields including education, public service, the arts, science, and advocacy. "It is a privilege as our community's federa  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Light-Up Children's Toys
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Light-Up Children's Toys Hazard: The recalled light-up toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the toys contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death. Remedy: Refund Recall D  more
Cristales in MedTech Dive: Four Questions About the FDA's Approach to Generative AI
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cristales in MedTech Dive: Four Questions About the FDA's Approach to Generative AI * September 10, 2026 As the FDA develops guidance for generative AI in medical devices, regulators are weighing how to evaluate the technology's safety and efficacy and monitor its performance over time. Haynes Boone Counsel Kayla Cristales spoke with MedTech Dive about the FDA's discussion paper,   more
CrowdStrike Advances Project QuiltWorks With Regional Partner Expertise Across North America
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Advances Project QuiltWorks with Regional Partner Expertise Across North America CDW, GuidePoint Security, Optiv, Presidio, and other leading partners bring specialized frontier readiness expertise and services to U.S. and Canadian customers AUSTIN, Texas - CrowdStrike (  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Building Quantum-Ready Infrastructure - Preparing for the Physical Demands of Quantum Computing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Building Quantum-Ready Infrastructure: Preparing for the Physical Demands of Quantum Computing Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige Published September 10, 2026 Quantum computing is moving from laboratory demonstration toward early commercialization, creating a policy challenge that extends beyond funding research or improving quantum bit (qubit) performance. If the United States want  more
Democracy Forward: New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places Plaintiffs represent millions of voters across the United States September 10, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organiza  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files Across the map, Republican Senate candidates' ties to Epstein and his associates remain a "major issue in the midterm elections" one year after they voted to conceal the Epstein files - protecting billionaire megadonors underwriting their campaigns and Donald Trump over victims of the heinous crimes. A  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - Senator Mark Kelly Touts Democrats' "Real Opportunities" to Flip Senate in November
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: Senator Mark Kelly Touts Democrats' "Real Opportunities" to Flip Senate in November As Democrats continue to build "momentum" heading into the midterms, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Vice Chair Mark Kelly highlighted Senate Democrats' "real opportunities" to win a Senate majority thanks to strong candidates and a relentless focus on the issues that matter. See  more
DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Texans Struggling to Make Ends Meet Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Texans Struggling to Make Ends Meet Under Trump Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring Texans' personal stories of how Donald Trump's reckless tariffs, cruel cuts to programs families rely on, and deadly and costly war with Iran have driven up costs on everything from groceries, gas, utilities, healthcare, childcare,  more
DNC: Shot/Chaser - Night One of RNC's "Trump-A-palooza" Was a Low-Energy, Low-Attendance Disaster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * SHOT/CHASER: Night One of RNC's "Trump-A-palooza" Was a Low-Energy, Low-Attendance Disaster Night one of Donald Trump and Republicans' "Trump-a-palooza" was a disaster -- their podium literally fell apart, Trump's speech started with awkward technical difficulties, and the attendance and energy inside the convention center were dismal. SHOT: Amid historically low poll numbers,  more
Dockwell in The Real Deal: Carnegie House Co-Op Wins New Shot in Ground-Lease Fight
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dockwell in The Real Deal: Carnegie House Co-Op Wins New Shot in Ground-Lease Fight * September 9, 2026 A New York appellate court has overturned an arbitration award in the Carnegie House ground lease dispute, giving shareholders another opportunity to pursue a fair resolution and challenge a proposed rent increase. Haynes Boone Partner Brett Dockwell, who represented the Carneg  more
Documentary of Rio Grande to screen at the Guild
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Documentary of Rio Grande to screen at the Guild * The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) hosts a screening of its newest documentary called he "Rio Grande: A Century of Water, Land and People in the Middle Valley." CRS filmmaker and community engagement director Aracely "Arcie" Chapa directed the film. It traces the high-stakes history of water management in the American West through the lens   more
DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $73 Million to Advance Domestic Mining Technology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $73 Million to Advance Domestic Mining Technology Funded projects will establish real-world testing grounds for innovative mining technologies to continue securing America's critical materials supply chains WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) tod  more
Donor Honors Aggie Son With Gift Benefiting Texas A&M's Clark Hospital
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Donor Honors Aggie Son With Gift Benefiting Texas A&M's Clark Hospital Sep. 10, 2026 Priscilla "Prissy" Abshier Sliva knows that a love for animals can be a force for good. After losing her son -- who was a devoted dog lover and lifelong Texas A&M fan -- she adopted his mission of "giving back to make a difference." "My son always hoped to  more
Dr. Amish Shah Treats Arizonans in the ER While Jay Feely Cheers on Donald Trump in Dallas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Amish Shah Treats Arizonans in the ER While Jay Feely Cheers on Donald Trump in Dallas * Feely's political identity is "best defined by his enthusiastic support of President Donald Trump," the Arizona Republic reported While MAGA lapdog Jay Feely is partying it up in Dallas at Donald Trump's $25,000-a-ticket midterm convention, Dr. Amish Shah is keeping his focus on serving   more
East Texas A&M Named Among TIME's Top 500 Colleges
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Named Among TIME's Top 500 Colleges * East Texas A&M University made the inaugural list of TIME's America's Best Colleges of 2026-2027, earning a place among 500 institutions included in the publication's first national ranking. TIME partnered with the data research firm Statista to develop the new ranking, designed to highlight U  more
Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership * Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law. Professor Ronald J. Sc  more
Entergy Louisiana invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities * The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs BATON ROUGE - Entergy Louisiana is investing in the future of higher education and workforce dev  more
ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety * The initiative will unite researchers, fire departments and advanced technology to turn fragmented data into actionable insights. Firefighters routinely work under conditions that push the human body to its limits. They battle extreme heat, lift heavy equipment, wo  more
Federal Register: FTC Issues Notice of Publication, Request for Public Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority 2027 Proposed Budget
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission publishes the 2027 proposed budget of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed budget. Comments are due on September 24, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Filing of HISA Budget Pursuant to the Act and the Commission's rule on Oversight of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Au  more
Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees * The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce four new inductees into the NAIFA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame to recognizes and celebrates NAIFA members whose extraordinary service and contributions represent the legacy of the m  more
Gartner Survey Finds 93% of Audit Functions Use AI, But 60% Lack a Formal Strategy
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Finds 93% of Audit Functions Use AI, but 60% Lack a Formal Strategy Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in audit functions is nearly universal, with 93% of audit leaders reporting some level of AI use, according to a webinar poll by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. The survey of 161 chief audit execut  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Ten To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Ten To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Rich Lavinski, Steve Barksdale, Tyler Jackson, and Martin Black to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027. Additionally, he appointed Bruce Bynum, Charles Sartain, and Whit Wolman and reappointed Lewis McMahan, Jeff Bradley, and Cary "Cole" Ca  more
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Bexar County Severe Storms
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Bexar County Severe Storms * Governor Greg Abbott requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration for South-Central Texas communities impacted by severe storms in August. If approved, the SBA declaration will make federal assistance available through disaster loans for Bexar County and its contiguous counties. "This   more
Haas PhD student wins dissertation award for study on AI erosion of professional judgment
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Haas PhD student wins dissertation award for study on AI erosion of professional judgment * A paper by UC Berkeley Haas doctoral student Dr. Farnam Mohebi, exploring how delegating routine tasks to AI can erode professional expertise, has won Texas A&M's Mays Business School AI Dissertation Proposal Competition in the management category. The paper was selected fro  more
HACU partners with Google Cloud to offer no-cost AI training to students at HACU-member institutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU partners with Google Cloud to offer no-cost AI training to students at HACU-member institutions * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is partnering with Google Cloud to offer the Google Career Launchpad program to help students at HACU-member institutions develop in-demand cloud computing and AI skills. Students pre  more
Hines Advances More Than 2.3 Million Square Feet of Industrial Projects Across U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation Hubs
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Hines Advances More Than 2.3 Million Square Feet of Industrial Projects Across U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation Hubs Six projects put Hines' latest industrial research into action, targeting markets where manufacturing investment, infrastructure, power, and established industry ecosystems have driven durable demand (HOUSTON) - Hines, the global real estate investme  more
HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America,  more
Huntington Ingalls Industries Executive VP Chewning Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
SANTA CLARITA, California, Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Eric Chewning, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy at Huntington Ingalls Industries, from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades": * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the challenges  more
Hunton Ranked as a Top Legal Advisor in Green Street's League Tables for H1 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Ranked as a Top Legal Advisor in Green Street's League Tables for H1 2026 * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has been recognized by Green Street (formerly IJGlobal) as a leading legal advisor in its Infrastructure and Project Finance League Table Report for H1 2026. The firm achieved a top 10 ranking in seven categories, including recognition as the top global law firm for P  more
Huston-Tillotson President Named to Austin Business Journal's 2026 Power Players List
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson President Named to Austin Business Journal's 2026 Power Players List * Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO Dr. Melva K. Wallace has been named to the Austin Business Journal's 2026 Power Players list, which recognizes individuals whose leadership and influence are helping shape Austin and their respective industries. Wallace joins fellow honorees including billionair  more
Huston-Tillotson University Unveils Brand Refresh
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Unveils Brand Refresh * Updated brand signals a new chapter of growth and momentum Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University (HT) today unveiled a refreshed brand, signifying a new chapter in the University's 151-year legacy and its vision for the next era of leadership, learning, and community impact. The refresh follows a historic $150 million gift from the Moody Foundation,   more
iHeartPodcasts Debuts "Whatever It Takes With Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft," A New Series Covering Each Week in Sports, Family and What Defines Greatness
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts Debuts "Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft," A New Series Covering Each Week in Sports, Family and What Defines Greatness NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft," hosted by longtime friends and broadcast partners Carli Lloyd, iconic two-time World Cup champio  more
Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMack Brown, Former Head Coach - Texas & UNC
WACO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMack Brown, Former Head Coach - Texas & UNC * This week on Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Mack Brown, former head coach at Texas and North Carolina. Coach Brown reflects on his coaching career and the path that led him to head coaching opportunities at two of college football's most recognizable programs  more
Job Seekers Are Asking AI For Help Finding Opportunities. Will Your Company Be Part of the Answer?
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * Job Seekers Are Asking AI For Help Finding Opportunities. Will Your Company Be Part of the Answer? * Artificial intelligence is changing the way people look for jobs and that has important implications for ASA members. That was the focus of a recent ASA Project Talent webinar examining how job seekers are using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and othe  more
Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from   more
Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur * What began as a creative venture for University of the Ozarks alumnus Matthew Kremers '24 while he was still in high school has grown into a career that now takes him and his wife, Kylee, across the country -cameras in hand and usually with a sporting event in their sights. The newlyweds are the team behind Stixx Media, an Alma, Arkansas-based p  more
Latest Kimmel Censorship Is Part of the Trump FCC's Lawless Crusade Against a Free Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Latest Kimmel Censorship Is Part of the Trump FCC's Lawless Crusade Against a Free Press WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday's broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel told viewers that ABC would not air his scheduled interview with James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee from Texas. Kimmel indicated that the broadcast canc  more
Learning Policy Institute Director Melnick Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Hanna Melnick, director of early learning policy at the Learning Policy Institute, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions": * * * Chair Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for your invitation to participate in this important he  more
Life After Law School: Katia Leiva
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Life After Law School: Katia Leiva * Life After Law School is a new series from Tulane Law School checking in with recent graduates as they begin their legal careers. In each spotlight, we'll hear about their experiences after graduation, from navigating the transition into practice to finding their place in the legal profession. We're kicking it off with Katia Leiva (L '24), a junior associate   more
LPL Financial Welcomes Northstar Financial Advisors
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Northstar Financial Advisors, LLC SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Jeneen Slack, CFP(R), CDFA(R), founder and partner of Northstar Financial Advisors, LLC, has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. Slack reported serving more than $270 m  more
Lt. Col. Earl Promoted, Continues Supporting Madigan Staff, Patients and Readiness
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Lt. Col. Earl Promoted, Continues Supporting Madigan Staff, Patients and Readiness * MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. -Madigan Army Medical Center recently celebrated the promotion of one of its most recognizable team members when Earl, a black Labrador retriever who supports staff and patients throughout the medical center, advanced from major to lieutenant colonel. Madigan Di  more
Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for discovery that transformed narcolepsy care
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for discovery that transformed narcolepsy care * DALLAS - Sept. 09, 2026 - The Lasker Foundation has announced that UT Southwestern Medical Center sleep researcher Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discovery of orexin, a brain peptide that maint  more
MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention LANSING -- Tonight, Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda at the GOP's low-energy 'Trump-A-Palooza' convention in Texas, as gas prices skyrocket back home in Michigan. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:   more
MEDIA ALERT: Global Industry Leaders Join Cisco's WebexOne
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ALERT: Global Industry Leaders Join Cisco's WebexOne * AUSTIN, Texas, Sept 10 2026 -As organizations rethink how people work alongside AI, Cisco's WebexOne will bring together leaders from some of the world's largest companies to share what's working and what's next. Taking place October 5-8, 2026, in Austin, Texas, Cisco's annual AI Collaboration and Customer Experience   more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers is attending the GOP's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention, celebrating the president whose historic unpopularity has become an "anchor" for Michigan Republicans. Meanwhile, GOP insiders are "panicking" as Rogers and other convention attendees are "dogge  more
Money magazine names Texas State among "Best Colleges in America" for 2026
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Money magazine names Texas State among "Best Colleges in America" for 2026 * Texas State earned 3.5 out of five stars from Money for its value, with the 2026 rankings evaluating colleges on educational quality, affordability and student outcomes. September 10, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Texas State University has been named one of the "Best Colleges in America" for 2026 by Money magazine. The magazine's rati  more
Monica De La Cruz Reminds Voters That Republicans "Promised to Bring Down Prices."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Reminds Voters That Republicans "Promised to Bring Down Prices." * She sure did promise. And she sure didn't do it. Diesel prices have hit a record high and continue to climb. The cost of health care is pushing families to their breaking point. The cost of a gallon of milk is the highest it's been in more than two decades. And Monica De La Cruz had the audacit  more
National Sorghum Producers Applauds Long-Awaited 45Z Implementation
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers Applauds Long-Awaited 45Z Implementation * WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2026) -National Sorghum Producers today welcomed long-awaited guidance from the Internal Revenue Service and updated modeling from the U.S. Department of Energy that clear the way for farmers and biofuel producers to put the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to work. The up  more
Natural defense: Unlocking the brain's hidden ability to suppress addiction
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Natural defense: Unlocking the brain's hidden ability to suppress addiction * Substance use disorders create persistent changes in the brain that often make long-term recovery challenging. While neuroscientists have historically focused on neurons -the primary nerve cells responsible for transmitting electrical signals -to understand and treat addiction, a new research project at The Universi  more
NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that five manufacturing companies and one associate member have joined the association. The additions arrive as the electroindustry experiences enor  more
Net Settlement of Shares for Tax Withholding Purposes
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Net Settlement of Shares for Tax Withholding Purposes When certain types of equity awards vest, employers must withhold applicable payroll and income taxes on behalf of the employee. One common way to handle this tax obligation is through a "Net Settlement," which allows the employer to withhold a portion of the shares otherwise deliverable to the employee to satisfy applicable tax w  more
New insight into the cellular and molecular players contributing to pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New insight into the cellular and molecular players contributing to pediatric obstructive sleep apnea * A study published in Experimental Neurology provides new insights into the biological alterations underlying the difficulties with precise fine movements observed in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA). Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating ins  more
New measure captures how scientists' identities shift across academic disciplines
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New measure captures how scientists' identities shift across academic disciplines * Does the academic discipline of a scientist's doctorate degree accurately capture their disciplinary affiliation decades later? Consider a scientist who earned a doctorate in physics 25 years ago who now studies climate change, publishes primarily in interdisciplinary journals and considers herself a climate scientist. Does "  more
Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Operation Food Search in St. Louis, MO
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Operation Food Search in St. Louis, MO * Irving, TX and St. Louis, MO - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation, KTVI-TV (FOX 2) and KPLR-TV (CW KPLR 11), the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television stations serving St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Fou  more
Nichols in the Houston Business Journal: Diesel Prices Reach Records Highs, Could Get Worse
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Nichols in the Houston Business Journal: Diesel Prices Reach Records Highs, Could Get Worse * September 9, 2026 Diesel prices have reached record highs, driving up costs across the economy and adding pressure to already strained supply chains. Haynes Boone Energy Partner Jeff Nichols spoke with the Houston Business Journal about the market forces behind rising diesel prices, the im  more
NOAA selects Mississippi State to host new Northern Gulf research institute with up to $100 million in funding
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * NOAA selects Mississippi State to host new Northern Gulf research institute with up to $100 million in funding * Contact: James Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Mississippi State University to host its new Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America, an award valued at up to $100 million over five years. Known as CINGA, th  more
NRCC: Creepy Bobby Pulido Embraces Scumbag Ruben Gallego
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Creepy Bobby Pulido Embraces Scumbag Ruben Gallego Today, creepy Bobby Pulido is choosing to campaign with scumbag Ruben Gallego in South Texas. The same Ruben Gallego who was accused of engaging in inappropriate relationships with his own staffers and stood side-by-side with Eric Swalwell, who was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by multiple women. Pulido's sha  more
NRCC: Creepy Bobby Pulido's Never-Ending Scandals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby Pulido's Never-Ending Scandals The scandals surrounding Creepy Bobby Pulido aren't stopping. Every time South Texans learn more about his past, it gets even more disturbing: * Pulido bragged about getting his career-criminal bandmate out of jail. That same bandmate later assaulted an 8-year-old girl, and then Pulido still brought him out to perform at a Texas middle school b  more
NRCC: Scumbag Vicente Gonzalez Welcomes Scumbag Ruben Gallego to Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Scumbag Vicente Gonzalez Welcomes Scumbag Ruben Gallego to Texas Today, out of touch Vicente Gonzalez is choosing to campaign with scumbag Ruben Gallego in South Texas. The same Ruben Gallego who was accused of engaging in inappropriate relationships with his own staffers and stood side-by-side with Eric Swalwell, who was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by multi  more
Nuclear Energy Institute: Nuclear's Place in the Climate Movement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news: * * * Nuclear's Place in the Climate Movement Lucas Johnson September 10, 2026 With Climate Week NYC approaching, now is a good time to evaluate where we are with our climate and how we can all help it. After much discussion, it turns out that having a livable earth is indeed important. That means, we need to figure out a way to keep it that way. If we want to keep enjoying the natural world and let the next gen  more
Nursing student Lina Morales finds one purpose across two careers
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Nursing student Lina Morales finds one purpose across two careers * College of Nursing student Lina Morales For nearly two decades, Lina Morales has helped people look and feel their best as a cosmetologist. Now, as a student in the College of Nursing at UNT Health Fort Worth, she is preparing to care for people in a new way. Morales had long felt drawn to helping others, but the  more
One year later, Charlie Kirk's voice still carries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release: * * * One year later, Charlie Kirk's voice still carries * One year ago, an assassin's bullet took the life of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was only 31 years old. He was a devoted husband, loving father, man of faith and one of the most consequential conservative leaders of his generation. His greatest contribution was not the organization he built, the elections he helped win or the millions of young Amer  more
Poet Emmy Perez to read for Wor-Wic
SALISBURY, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Wor-Wic Community College posted the following news release: * * * Poet Emmy Perez to read for Wor-Wic * Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual reading by Emmy Perez, author of poetry collections "With the River on Our Face," "Solstice," "Boxes With Zero Tolerance" and "Paper America" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. The college will also hold a live watch party in room 200 of the Hazel Center on the Wor-Wic campus. Pere  more
Political science major Nadia Agarwalla relishes connections, opportunities to grow while at UMSL
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Political science major Nadia Agarwalla relishes connections, opportunities to grow while at UMSL * Nadia Agarwalla, a political science major at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has made the most of her opportunities to grow as a student and leader while building connections across campus. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) Nadia Agarwalla thought she had the next few years of her lif  more
Presidential Historian Larry Cook to Discuss Francis B. Carpenter at Sam Houston Memorial Museum
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Historian Larry Cook to Discuss Francis B. Carpenter at Sam Houston Memorial Museum * The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library will welcome nationally recognized presidential historian, award-winning author and political commentator Larry Cook for a presentation on his new book, "Brushes with History: Francis B. Carpenter in His Own Words," Tuesday, Sept  more
REJECTED: Immigration attorney arrested in alleged fraud scheme
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Immigration attorney arrested in alleged fraud scheme * HOUSTON - A 44-year-old Houston woman has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in relation to her job as an immigration attorney. Authorities have now taken Alla Nowowiejski into custody. She made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard Bennett at 2 p.m. today. Accordin  more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Energy Secretary Wright
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Energy Secretary Chris Wright: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, The House Committee on S  more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NIH Director Bhattacharya
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Jay Bhattacharya Director National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Dear Director Bhattac  more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NSF Acting Director Stone
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Ale  more
Sand could be key to safer, stronger civil infrastructures
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * Sand could be key to safer, stronger civil infrastructures * In brief: * Pressurized sand-filled dampers could be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional oil-filled dampers. * Unlike conventional silicon oil dampers, which can leak and require costly replacement, sand dampers were shown to remain effective under extreme temperatures and moisture conditions. * Researc  more
SEC Ends Shareholder Proposal No-Action Reviews: What Public Companies Need to Know
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * SEC Ends Shareholder Proposal No-Action Reviews: What Public Companies Need to Know By Bruce Newsome, Maya Thomas The Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Division of Corporation Finance (the "Division") announced on Aug. 14, 2026, that it will no longer respond to public companies' no-action requests to exclude shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8. Effective immediately,   more
Sen. Padilla, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to express our serious concern that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen to abandon enforcement of the National Firearms Act of  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Sept. 16 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Committee Members * Ted Cruz, Chairman, Republican Texas Legislation * S. 2586, MARA Act of 2025 * S. 3467, Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act * S. 3929, Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act * S. 4573, Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 20  more
Shell Signs U.S. Power Plant Transactions as Part of Active Portfolio Management
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- Shell Energy North America, a subsidiary of Shell plc, issued the following news release: * * * Shell signs US power plant transactions as part of active portfolio management Houston - Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has signed two transactions as part of its ongoing management of its US power portfolio: * The acquisition of 100% equity in Hunlock Creek Generating LLC (Hunlock), which owns 169 megawatts (MW) of nat  more
Siemens and Redington collaborate to accelerate digital transformation across Africa
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens and Redington collaborate to accelerate digital transformation across Africa * Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced its agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, in Africa and the Middle East. This agreement brings the full power of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of  more
SIX RESTYLING SHOPS ADVANCE TO 2026 PRO CUP CHALLENGE FINAL
DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * SIX RESTYLING SHOPS ADVANCE TO 2026 PRO CUP CHALLENGE FINAL * DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2026) - The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has announced the six automotive restyling shops that will compete in its PRO Cup Challenge at the 2026 SEMA Show, Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. The finalists are Auto Sunroof and Leather (Warwick, N  more
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Chaplain Major General Doug Carver Says God Uses Desperate Times
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Chaplain Major General Doug Carver says God uses desperate times Michelle Workman September 10, 2026 Chaplain Major General Doug Carver, U.S. Army retired, encouraged those of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community who are facing desperate times in their ministries or personal lives during chapel on Sept. 10. "Are you desperate this morning?" Carver asked his listeners.  more
SSC TRIO Students Explore College, Career Opportunities
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * SSC TRIO Students Explore College, Career Opportunities * Seminole State College students explored educational and career opportunities during a recent college and career fair hosted by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation at the Grand Casino Event Center in Shawnee. Several of SSC's federally funded TRIO programs partnered for the event, bringing together high school students served by Upward Bound and current  more
Steptoe Expands Financial Crime and Enforcement Capabilities With Arrival of Former DOJ Attorney Della Sentilles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands Financial Crime and Enforcement Capabilities with Arrival of Former DOJ Attorney Della Sentilles (September 9, 2026, New York) - Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that Della Sentilles has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its Investigations, White-Collar Defense & Compliance group. A veteran trial lawyer and former senior attorney in the US Department of Justice's Fraud Sect  more
Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need'
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need' * In This Article * SAFEGUARD designed to protect those at risk * Enhancing suicide risk predictors in screening * SAFEGUARD and military readiness The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland, published research Jan. 6, 2025, that sh  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21155) entitled "Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines Inc. - Control - Greyhound Central Bus LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Continuance in Control. SUMMARY: On August 11, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an inte  more
Swing and a Miss! Ten Ways Vivek Ramaswamy Would Strike Out for Ohio's Working Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Swing and a Miss! Ten Ways Vivek Ramaswamy Would Strike Out for Ohio's Working Families * Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has been full of swings and misses, but one thing has been consistent: it's clear that if he were elected, working families would be the ones left stranded. Here are ten reasons Ramaswamy is wrong for Ohio: 1. Ramaswamy pushed an Alzheimer's drug he knew didn't work to despe  more
SwRI launches REPAIR consortium to advance industrial maintenance automation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI launches REPAIR consortium to advance industrial maintenance automation * September 10, 2026 -A new consortium led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will develop robotic technologies to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of inspection and maintenance tasks in the energy, petrochemical and shipbuilding sectors. The Robotic Engineering for Paint and Ind  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Civil Engineering Ph.D. Student Receives Tau Beta Pi Honors
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Civil engineering Ph.D. student receives Tau Beta Pi honors Hu "Oliver" Zhao receives a national Tau Beta Pi fellowship and becomes the first Texas A&M University student named a Tau Beta Pi Laureate since 1982. Sep. 10, 2026 By Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Hu "Oliver" Zhao, a civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student at Texas A&M Universi  more
Texas A&M Forest Service offers funding for invasive plant management
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service offers funding for invasive plant management * Texas A&M Forest Service is launching a new cost-share program to help Texans manage invasive plants on forested lands. The Texas Invasive Plant Solutions Cost-Share Program began accepting applications on Sept. 1. A total of $140,000 is available to reimbur  more
Texas aquaculture stable as producers contend with summer heat, drought
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas aquaculture stable as producers contend with summer heat, drought * Texas aquaculture remains steady despite seasonal challenges of drought and excessive heat faced by many producers, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. "Not much new has happened in Texas aquaculture in the last year -no new farms, no new s  more
Texas Democratic Party: Embarrassing - Greg Abbott Gets Sidelined at Trump Corruption Carnival in His Home State
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * EMBARRASSING: Greg Abbott Gets Sidelined at Trump Corruption Carnival in His Home State DALLAS, TX -- Ouch! Career politician Greg Abbott has spent years proving he will do just about anything to stay in Donald Trump's good graces. Abbott has fully embraced Trump's deeply unpopular agenda, lined his pockets cozying up to billionaires and big corporations, and used Texas as a testin  more
Texas Democratic Party: Snooze Fest - Greg Abbott Offers More of the Same in Lightweight Speech at Trump's Corruption Carnival
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Snooze Fest: Greg Abbott Offers More of the Same in Lightweight Speech at Trump's Corruption Carnival Sep 10 DALLAS, TX -- Career politician Greg Abbott just got off the stage at Donald Trump's corruption carnival in Dallas and - oof - now we can see why he couldn't even land a primetime address in his home state and why his lead in the governor's race has evaporated as some high-profile Republican  more
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to Repatriate Funerary Objects to Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, will repatriate three associated funerary objects to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The objects are ceramic vessels identified as one Ripley Engraved vessel and two Taylor Engraved vessels. TPWD said the vessels were removed from Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in Cherokee County, Texas, and later housed at its curation fa  more
THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 'THE 60TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 'THE 60TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' * Rewatch the Nominee Announcement Livestream HERE The Country Music Association has announced nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," recognizing the artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians and music video directors whose work has defined country music thr  more
Think Outside the Cup for 7-Eleven Bring Your Own Cup Day
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Think Outside the Cup for 7-Eleven, Inc.'s Bring Your Own Cup Day Fans can bring their wildest Slurpee-worthy vessel and fill it up for just $1.99 IRVING, TX -- Slurpee(R) drink fans, it's time to dig through every closet and cabinet! The day when just about anything can be a Slurpee drink cup is back at 7-Eleven, Inc. The brand's annual Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day ret  more
Third Circuit Hears Oral Argument on Behalf of Ukrainian Catholic Church Denied Ability to Build on Own Land
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Third Circuit Hears Oral Argument on Behalf of Ukrainian Catholic Church Denied Ability to Build on Own Land * Philadelphia, PA-Today, First Liberty Institute, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, and Independence Law Center presented oral argument at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on b  more
Trump's Desperate Attempt to Bribe Voters Ahead of Election is a New Low
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Desperate Attempt to Bribe Voters Ahead of Election is a New Low * Washington, D.C. -At a speech at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas yesterday, Donald Trump promised,"if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000." Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response: "Even for the notoriously corrupt and lawless Trump,   more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in Texas to Unlock the Future of Flight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in Texas to Unlock the Future of Flight * Experimental commercial flights were made possible by the Department's first-of-its-kind testing initiative FORT WORTH, TX -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy was in Texas today to celebrate the state's first demonstration of its next-generation  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in Texas to Unlock the Future of Flight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in Texas to Unlock the Future of Flight * FORT WORTH, TX -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy was in Texas today to celebrate the state's first demonstration of its next-generation aircraft under USDOT's Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP  more
U.S. FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Bayer's HYRNUO (sevabertinib) as a First-Line Targeted Therapy for Patients with HER2-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * U.S. FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Bayer's HYRNUO(r) (sevabertinib) as a First-Line Targeted Therapy for Patients with HER2-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer * * First-line approval of HYRNUO(r) (sevabertinib) for patients with advanced HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) fo  more
UCLA Williams Institute: Estimated 323,700 Transgender Citizens Could Face Barriers to Voting at the Polls in the 2026 Midterm Elections
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * An estimated 323,700 transgender citizens could face barriers to voting at the polls in the 2026 midterm elections An estimated 1.3 million adult transgender U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. In the United States, 36 states have voter ID laws that requ  more
UnidosUS Joins New Lawsuit That Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Joins New Lawsuit That Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places * Plaintiffs represent millions of voters across the United States Washington, D.C. -The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organization in the United States, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), joined by Common Cause, a voting rights organizati  more
UNT researchers develop new way to test next-generation solar cells for space
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT researchers develop new way to test next-generation solar cells for space * Rout (right) and the Ion Beam Laboratory have developed a radiation testing platform to observe electronic devices as they are exposed to conditions that mimic space. DENTON (UNT), Texas -As humanity sends more satellites into orbit, researchers are looking for ways to make the solar power systems that power them li  more
USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy * Two University of South Carolina faculty were recently awarded significant grants as part of the first wave projects selected for the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. Designed to bring together a national consortium of researchers and pair them with Department of Energy resources, the Genesis Mission will help b  more
USNORTHCOM and DHS leaders strengthen interagency collaboration to safeguard the United States
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * USNORTHCOM and DHS leaders strengthen interagency collaboration to safeguard the United States * PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, Director of Operations, hosted Department of Homeland Security Chief Security Officer Justin Napolitano at Nort  more
UTA, Cook Children's unite on brain health
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA, Cook Children's unite on brain health * The University of Texas at Arlington and Cook Children's will host "Brain Health Across the Lifespan" on Thursday, Sept. 10, bringing together researchers, clinicians, faculty and students to explore brain health from infancy through old age. The symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library Atrium on the sixth floor of UTA's Centr  more
VCU: How Will Redistricting Impact the Midterm Elections?
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How will redistricting impact the midterm elections? VCU political science professor and redistricting expert Alex Keena says the Nov. 3 elections will be a test case for the effectiveness of gerrymandering - and explains why the practice is a riskier strategy than it appears. By Brian McNeill Ahead of the 2026 midterm congressional elections, more than a dozen states have sought to redraw Hous  more
When It Comes to Banning Congressional Stock Trading, Rob Bresnahan is All Hat No Cattle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * When It Comes to Banning Congressional Stock Trading, Rob Bresnahan is All Hat No Cattle * As Rob Bresnahan was speaking tonight in Dallas, Texas instead of Dallas Township, a new fact check from the Scranton Times-Tribune verifies that he has been trading stocks around his votes in Congress. The Times-Tribune notes that Bresnahan ranks "among the most prolific traders in Congres  more
White House Fact Sheet: Returning Biden Overcharges to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Working Families Obamacare Refunds RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in   more
WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education * Dr. Guangming Xing and Dr. Huanjing Wang, both Professors of Computer Science in the WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, have been awarded a $305,326 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tool designed to transform how students learn introductory programm  more
Yellow Ribbon Program Supports Out-of-State Student Veterans
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Yellow Ribbon Program Supports Out-of-State Student Veterans * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University has signed on with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer its student veterans yet another valuable resource to help pay for their college education. The Yellow Ribbon Program helps cover tuition and fees beyond Post-9/11 GI Bill(r) benefits at private, out-of-state, foreign and gra  more