Saturday - September 19, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas

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19th Air Force leaders see pilot production firsthand at Laughlin
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 19th Air Force leaders see pilot production firsthand at Laughlin * * Published Sept. 15, 2026 * 47 Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -Maj. Gen. Travolis Simmons, commander of 19th Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Adam Guest, command chief of 19 AF, visited Laughlin Air Force Base, Sep  more
310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve * CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - The Army Reserve has groups entering its ranks at many stages in their careers: fresh out of high school, newly graduated from college, or, more often, later in life. Supporting this increasingly common later-life transition, the Army has increased its maximum non-prior-service   more
ACC Approves New Property Tax Rate for FY2026-27
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Approves New Property Tax Rate for FY2026-27 * Average property tax bills will effectively decrease by approximately 2.2% this year Key Takeaways * ACC property tax bills are expected to go down. The average tax bill will effectively decrease by about 2.2% this year, and average homestead bills will decrease about 1%. * The decrease applies to both homeowners and commercial property owners.  more
Air traffic controllers keep the mission on course
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air traffic controllers keep the mission on course * * Published Sept. 15, 2026 * By Airman 1st Class Kevin Jones * 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Every flight begins with a plan of action, but as soon as the pilots climb into the cockpit, the people ensuring the mission stays on course are heard more of  more
As '2nd Quantum Revolution' Arrives, University of Texas Researchers Stand Ready
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * As '2nd Quantum Revolution' Arrives, University of Texas Researchers Stand Ready From solving specialized problems in quantum computing and developing sensors to training the next generation of quantum researchers, UT experts are meeting the moment. September 16, 2026 In 1925, German physicist Werner Heisenberg published a paper that, according to the particle physics laboratory CERN, is considered the "birt  more
ASH Sets New Standards for Diagnosing Iron Deficiency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * ASH Sets New Standards for Diagnosing Iron Deficiency * (WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026) -Iron deficiency is one of the most common health conditions in the world, but many people live with symptoms for months or years before receiving a diagnosis. To address this critical unmet need, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) issued new clinical guidance to improve how iron defi  more
Bayou City Breastfeeding Urges CMS to Recognize Board Certified Lactation Consultant Credential Independent of Registered Nurse Licensure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bayou City Breastfeeding, LLC 3007 Woodland Hills Drive, Suite 205 Kingwood, Texas 77339-1403 admin@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com September 10, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Bal  more
Binghamton Alumni Make a Difference in Veteran Healthcare
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacists answer the call to serve Binghamton alumni make a difference in veteran healthcare By Ethan Knox '20 September 15, 2026 No degree from Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) looks exactly alike -- even for the students who end up in the same field. But there is one thing they all share: a need and desire to help those who need it. This is perhaps espe  more
CAIR-Texas Calls for Accountability and Reconsidering the Approved Social Studies TEKS After Substitute Teacher Allegedly Singled Out Muslim Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Calls for Accountability and Reconsidering the Approved Social Studies TEKS After Substitute Teacher Allegedly Singled Out Muslim Students September 16, 2026 The Austin Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas, Austin), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for accountability and reconsideration of the approved  more
CAIR-Texas Commends Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for Hind Rajab Message, Condemns Inconsistent NFL Fine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Commends Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for Hind Rajab Message, Condemns Inconsistent NFL Fine September 16, 2026 The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for displaying the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl murdered by t  more
Canada strengthens global energy partnerships at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * Canada strengthens global energy partnerships at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting * September 16, 2026 Houston, Texas Natural Resources Canada Strong international partnerships are essential to global energy security, secure supply chains and economic growth and prosperity for Canada and our allies. Today, through free trade agreements across 51 coun  more
Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing  more
CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster * Restoring service after a broken water main is a balancing act. Refill the system too quickly and water can compress trapped air, creating damaging pressure surges. Move too slowly and homes and businesses remain without water longer than necessary. Jose Vasconcelos, professor of water resources in the Department of Civ  more
Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing * WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the committee -spoke with DC Fire and EMS Department Chief John Donnelly, FDNY Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Currao, and Chief Secretary Officer  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Kids Need Greater Protection From Wireless Radiation, Scientists Say
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- 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 Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Kids Need Greater Protection From Wireless Radiation, Scientists Say The International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields is calling on governments, schools and the wireless industry to   more
Congressman Al Green Hosts Global Entry Enrollment on Saturday, September 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Hosts Global Entry Enrollment on Saturday, September 26, 2026 * #SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 #10 AM - 2 PM #at the #Houston Business Development Inc. #5330 Griggs Road, Houston, Texas 77021 How To Apply for the Global Entry Event GENERATE: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account * Regardless of your age, you must have your own Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) acco  more
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Ratepayer Protection Act * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Ratepayer Protection Act: "After months of urging the Republican majority to allow the House to vote on data center regulation legislation, the only bill they are allowing to move forward is the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires tech companies  more
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Russia sanctions bill: "I strongly support holding Russia accountable for its brutal war against Ukraine, and I believe strong, targeted sanctions are an important tool to pressure Vladimir Putin and his regime and to support Ukraine's defense against R  more
Cruz, Markey Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Markey Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today celebrated the House of Representatives' passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bipartisan and bicameral leg  more
Cruz, Rosen Celebrate Committee Passage of Their Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Rosen Celebrate Committee Passage of Their Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) celebrated the overwhelming passage of their bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act out of t  more
De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House * WASHINGTON - Today, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz's bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act passed the House. The legislation ensures that all Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts, particularly those pre-dating 2013, include whistleblower protections.   more
Del Mar College Receives $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Teaching, Learning and Workforce Preparation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 Del Mar College receives $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching, learning and workforce preparation Five-year Classroom to Career project will establish new Center for Educational Advancement and expand digital learning and responsible AI use Article by Jessie Chrobocinski Del Mar College (DMC) has received a five-year, $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching and digital   more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Mapping Hidden Organizational Influence in U.S. Critical Infrastructure
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Mapping hidden organizational influence in US critical infrastructure September 16, 2026 The next major threat to U.S. critical infrastructure may not come from a cyberattack or natural disaster. It could arrive with a handshake and a signed contract. A foreign company buys land near a power substation. Another secures a seat on the board of an aggregator. No malw  more
DOT Urged to Standardize Digital Right-of-Way Data to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 76 School Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | cyvl.com September 15, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building, 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov and AGCC@dot.gov Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 - Ameri  more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and the Trump Administration for the blatant  more
EPA Removes Limits on Power Plant Pollution: U-M Experts Discuss Consequences
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * EPA removes limits on power plant pollution: U-M experts discuss consequences Published On: September 15, 2026 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts discuss the consequences of this move. Rachel Rothschild is an assistant professor of law. Her scholars  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Urges to Rescind Rules Weakening Silencer Export Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy U.S. Department of State SA-1 Columbia Plaza 2401 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20522 Regulatory Policy Division Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Re: Docket Number DOS-2026-0760  more
F5 announces strategic partnership with Omnissa to deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * F5 announces strategic partnership with Omnissa to deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces * Supported by a global channel partner ecosystem-including partners like Presidio-joint solution simplifies Zero Trust VDI delivery, DMZ consolidation, and enterprise application resiliency across hybrid cloud environments SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ  more
Federal Register: Commerce Dept. Approves Expansion of Texas Foreign-Trade Zone Into Willacy County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 12 (Expansion of Service Area) Under Alternative Site Framework; McAllen, Texas Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Act provide  more
Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fifteen Penn State alumni will be honored for their exceptional leadership and professional accomplishments as 2026 Alumni Fellows, the highest honor bestowed by the Penn State Alumni Association. Established in 1973, the award celebrates alumni who have achieved exceptional leadership and distinction in their profe  more
First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering   more
For the Books: CofC English Professors' Prolific Publishing Season
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * For the Books: CofC English Professors' Prolific Publishing Season September 16, 2026 Four College of Charleston English professors have books being published over four months in 2026. This year has been one for the books for faculty members in the College of Charleston Department of English! Between July and October 2026, four English professors have had or will have had their books publishe  more
Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers * Hunton partners Ann Marie Mortimer and Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers. The list, now in its third year, honors top lawyers who "offer more than just legal acumen-they are a trusted counselor in every sense of the word." Through a rigorous, multi-  more
Ford School of Public Policy: U-M Experts Comment on EPA Removing Limits on Power Plant Pollution
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * U-M experts comment on EPA removing limits on power plant pollution September 16, 2026 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the consequences of this move. Catie Hausman is a professor of public pol  more
Forty-Three Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Forty-Three Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars * DALLAS (September 16, 2026) - Super Lawyers has recognized 23 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Texas offices "Super Lawyers" and 20 as "Rising Stars" for 2026. Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually identifies outstanding lawyers in all 5  more
From diagnosis to drill sergeant: Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand's fight to serve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * From diagnosis to drill sergeant: Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand's fight to serve * Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand was mid-career and moving fast when a routine test came back with two words: cervical cancer. "I had these plans to do something big and grand with my life," she said. "It felt like everything just came to a screeching halt." Today, Lamirand is a  more
From fan to storyteller: Rice senior returns to Japan to capture baseball on world stage
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From fan to storyteller: Rice senior returns to Japan to capture baseball on world stage * Kairi Mano grew up going to Tokyo Dome to watch baseball. This year, he returned with a different view of the field and an MLB credential around his neck. For the Rice University senior from Tokyo, the World Baseball Classic this spring was both a professional milestone and a homecoming. Working as a live content crea  more
Frost & Sullivan and LeadLeo Identify Five Industries Shaping China's Next 50 Years of Growth
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan and LeadLeo Identify Five Industries Shaping China's Next 50 Years of Growth New White Paper examines the long-term transformation of artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, mass consumption, healthcare and semiconductors SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Frost & Su  more
Future Entheogenic Medicines Urges FDA to Advance Veteran-Focused Traumatic Brain Injury Trials While Differentiating Exploratory Neurological Claims
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FUTURE ENTHEOGENIC MEDICINES LLC (F.E.M.) | PUBLIC COMMENT Docket FDA-2026-N-7542 | Page 1 PUBLIC COMMENT Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 | 91 FR 43095 Submitted by Future Entheogenic Medicines LLC (F.E.M.) Representative Gaetano G.M. Lardieri, Spe  more
Governor Abbott Announces TDI Action On Property Insurance Costs
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces TDI Action On Property Insurance Costs * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), in response to his August 24 directive, identified actions to protect consumers and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas rose 79 percent in six years," said Govern  more
Harris County Flood Control District Urges HUD to Incorporate Flood-Depth Thresholds and Watershed-Level Data in Disaster Recovery Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. FR-6337-N-02 - Comment of Harris County Flood Control District _____________________________________________________________________________________ Harris County Flood Control District 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092 September 14, 2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Office   more
Haynes Boone Adds Private Wealth Partner John Collins III in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Adds Private Wealth Partner John Collins III in Dallas * September 15, 2026 Haynes Boone has welcomed Partner John Collins III to the firm's Dallas office. Collins advises high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices on sophisticated tax, estate planning, wealth transfer and business planning matters. With more than 25 years of experience, Collins works wi  more
Hispanic Federation Denounces President Trump's Call for Voters to 'Cheat Like Hell"
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Denounces President Trump's Call for Voters to 'Cheat Like Hell" September 11, 2026 New York, NY -- Yesterday, President Trump called on his supporters to "cheat like hell" in the upcoming midterm elections during the Repu  more
House Budget Committee Unanimously Advances Two Bills to Improve Budget Process
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 House Budget Committee Unanimously Advances Two Bills to Improve Budget Process WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Budget Committee unanimously voted to advance H.R. 6470, the Increasing Baseline Updates Act and H.R. 4464, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Both pieces of legislation improve the data the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)  more
House Committee on Small Business Reports Nine Bills Favorably to the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Committee on Small Business Reports Nine Bills Favorably to the House Washington, September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where the Committee reported nine bills favorably to the House. Chairman Williams issued the following st  more
Houstonian charged in violent attack in Medical Center parking garage
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houstonian charged in violent attack in Medical Center parking garage * HOUSTON - A 46-year-old local resident has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and attempted carjacking following a violent stabbing attack. Perry Bernard Green made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray on Sept. 15. According to the indictment, Green kidnap  more
ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Accelerate U.S. Drone Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Accelerate U.S. Drone Testing * WASHINGTON -In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed. In case you missed it... America Can't Afford to Test Drones at Peacetime Speed   more
Illegal alien charged with providing material support to Gulf Cartel--a foreign terrorist organization
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien charged with providing material support to Gulf Cartel--a foreign terrorist organization * McALLEN, Texas - A 21-year-old Mexican national has been indicted for allegedly providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Jose Flores-Flores of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, remains in custody following his arrest. A feder  more
In the News: MTSU faculty, staff talk fuel costs, budgeting, politics and Dolly Parton
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * In the News: MTSU faculty, staff talk fuel costs, budgeting, politics and Dolly Parton * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently provided the media with their perspectives on various issues, including Dolly Parton, budgeting, politics and rising fuel costs. * Becca Smitty, MT One Stop director, talked with The Tennessean on July 27 about federal l  more
Integrated Services Contracts: Efficiency Gains or Increased Risk?
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Integrated Services Contracts: Efficiency Gains or Increased Risk? * By Glenn Kangisser Teena Grewal September 16, 2026 Offshore oil and gas projects depend on multiple specialist contractors working together in complex, high-risk operations. That model gives operators access to deep technical expertise, but it can also be challenging to manage. Contractor interfaces can create s  more
JCPenney Rewrites Fashion for All by Introducing The Other September Issue
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney Rewrites Fashion for All by Introducing The Other September Issue Yes, JCPenney is Opening Up Fashion's Playbook and Giving Teachers a Starring Role, Because Everyone Deserves a Better Deal PLANO, Texas (September 16, 2026) - This fall, JCPenney - Yes JCPenney! - is at it again, democratizing access to great fashion, this time by making real, everyday people the story and t  more
Lamar University Sees 11% Increase in Freshman Enrollment for Fall 2026
BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University sees 11% increase in freshman enrollment for fall 2026 September 16, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) is seeing continued growth in its incoming freshman class, with on-campus freshman enrollment for summer and fall 2026 up 11% from the previous year. The Office of Admissions attributes much of the increase to two initiatives introduced this year: Lamar University's adoption of the  more
Lamar University: Chemical Engineering Student Selected as AIChE Southwest Regional Chair
BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering student selected as AIChE Southwest Regional Chair September 16, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University chemical engineering student Layali Abusaleh has been selected to serve as Southwest regional chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Executive Student Committee for the 2026-27 academic year. In the role, Abusaleh will serve as the student leader for AIChE's South  more
Leading Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Lawyer Fern Han Joins Kirkland
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Leading Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Lawyer Fern Han Joins Kirkland * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Fern Han has joined the Firm as a partner in the Debt Finance Practice Group, where she will focus on project, energy and infrastructure finance. "Fern is a highly regarded and accomplished lawyer with deep experience advising on some of the mo  more
Legal Defense Fund Calls for Public Hearing on Racial Nondiscrimination Regulations in Private Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Advancing racial justice since 1940 40 Rector Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10006 700 14th Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 260 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2300 Atlanta, GA 30303 naacpldf.org 212-965-2200 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 150  more
Life:Powered Hails EPA Repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0 as Victory for Science, Law, and American Energy
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Life:Powered Hails EPA Repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0 as Victory for Science, Law, and American Energy * AUSTIN, Texas -The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Life:Powered program today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's final repeal of the Biden administration's greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, a rule widely known as the Clean Power Plan 2.0. Th  more
LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates. The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena. LSUS graduates   more
Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for discovery that transformed narcolepsy care
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 -- 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 main  more
McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance." * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartis  more
McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act." * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan g  more
Mississippi Rice & Cotton Farmer Testifies before House Committee on Agriculture
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Mississippi Rice & Cotton Farmer Testifies before House Committee on Agriculture * WASHINGTON, DC - Earlier today, the House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad," featuring testimony from several agricultural groups and farmers, including Patrick Johnson Jr., partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a fa  more
Mothers Denied Abortions Sue State of Oklahoma
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Mothers Denied Abortions Sue State of Oklahoma * #A new Center lawsuit seeks to expand abortion access for families who have received fatal fetal diagnoses. 09.16.26 (PRESS RELEASE) - Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Oklahoma women denied abortions, as well as two physicians and a reproductive justice organization, seeking to ex  more
National Sorghum Producers Applauds Senate Committee Advancement of Farm Bill
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers Applauds Senate Committee Advancement of Farm Bill * WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2026) -National Sorghum Producers today welcomed the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry's advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026, moving Congress one step closer to delivering a long-overdue five-year farm bill. "Farmers have waited far too lo  more
National study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * National study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship * A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that more than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes. The U.S. National Study on Violence Experiences Across the Lifespan  more
New Army & Air Force Exchange Service Senior Enlisted Advisor to Deepen Connection With Military Community
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * New Army & Air Force Exchange Service Senior Enlisted Advisor to Deepen Connection With Military Community * DALLAS - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES, the Exchange) has named Chief Master Sgt. Angela Holden as its new senior enlisted advisor. Holden brings 23 years of military leadership experience to the position responsible for connecting the Exchange mission with the ev  more
New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Among thousands of fish species found in the Gulf, two have captured the attention of USF Assistant Professor Lucas Griffin -cobia and tripletail. Both species can weigh up to 40 pounds and are known for their culinary value. Through federal and state fundin  more
NMMA Applauds Passage of MAPOceans Act
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds Passage of MAPOceans Act * On September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 759, the bipartisan Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans (MAPOceans) Act. This is an important step toward giving boaters and anglers clearer, more accessible information about America's marine waters-a top priority for the National Marine Manufacturer  more
On National Voter Registration Day, Veasey, Wyden Introduce Resolution to Recognize September as National Voting Rights Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * On National Voter Registration Day, Veasey, Wyden Introduce Resolution to Recognize September as National Voting Rights Month * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Texas, joined Sen. Wyden today on National Voter Registration Day to introduce a resolution designating September as "National Voting Rights Month." "Over the past year, we've seen our fundamental right to vote eroded and access   more
Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support New release delivers nine JDK Enhancement Proposals to boost developer productivity and improve application performance while strengthening Java's post-quantum cryptography and AI capabilities Release offers JavaFX 27 to help developers build interactive user experiences, and Helidon 2  more
Padilla, Schiff, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural  more
PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 13th bill to pass the House this term. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said,  more
PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's le  more
Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country. The legislation is the result of mont  more
Radiation Detection Co. Urges Incorporation of Caregiver and Household Member Dosimetry Guidance in NRC Draft Regulatory Guide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ryan Turk, CEO Chris Passmore, President Email: ryan.turk@radetco.com September 10, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Washington, DC 20555-0001 RE: Comments of Radiation Detection Company on Draft Regulatory Guide  more
Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This is a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to h  more
Rep. Weber's PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee with 25 Ayes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber's PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee with 25 Ayes * Washington, D.C. \- Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed Congressman Randy Weber's (TX-14) bipartisan H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, by a vote of 25-18, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The vote marks the PACK Act's t  more
Rice Kinder Institute Center for Community and Public Health to premiere new grief resources for adults with disabilities
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Kinder Institute Center for Community and Public Health to premiere new grief resources for adults with disabilities * Rice University's Center for Community and Public Health (CCPH) at the Kinder Institute will premiere a new series of accessible grief educational resources for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, Sept. 21 at The Health Museum. The community event, schedule  more
Rice's Sanchez exploring a future where fabric itself becomes the robot
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Sanchez exploring a future where fabric itself becomes the robot * Imagine a car seat that reshapes itself around the person sitting in it, clothing that gently assists someone as they walk or a soft safety system that can sense an impending impact and respond. At Rice University, mechanical engineer Vanessa Sanchez is working toward a future in which those functions could be built directly into fabr  more
Schatz, Pocan Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Pocan Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) introduced the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States. The bill restores a path to affordable college by providing states incentives through matching grants to increase i  more
Schiff, Padilla, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural   more
SEC Proposals to Silence Shareholders Would Undermine Property Rights and Trust in Public Markets
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 16 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SEC Proposals to Silence Shareholders Would Undermine Property Rights and Trust in Public Markets * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA -September 16, 2026 -The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8, the rule that has governed the inclusion of shareholder proposals in company proxy materials since 1942, along with   more
Securing tomorrow: Rice hosts key leaders for inaugural summit on quantum and national security
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Securing tomorrow: Rice hosts key leaders for inaugural summit on quantum and national security * Rice University's Defense Research Advancement initiative and the Smalley-Curl Institute recently hosted the inaugural Quantum Frontiers Summit, a first-of-its-kind gathering that brought together leaders from industry, academia and government to build a collaborative future vision for the rapid evolution of cut  more
See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With September marking National Preparedness Month and Sept. 25 designated as national "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day, Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, faculty, staff and visitors of the steps they can take to help keep them  more
Sen. Cruz: Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor September 16, 2026 Committee Advances Senator Sullivan's Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions. The following ac  more
Sens. Markey and Cruz Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey and Cruz Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles * Washington (September 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Commerce Committee, today celebrated the House of Representatives' passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bi  more
Sinclair and Nexstar Partner to Increase Awareness of NextGenTV
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair and Nexstar Partner to Increase Awareness of NextGenTV * Consumer Education Campaign to Launch September 17 Across 13 US Markets BALTIMORE and IRVING, Texas - Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced a joint consumer education campaign designed to increase awareness and understanding of N  more
SLB Expands Real-Time Production Monitoring for Equinor's Johan Sverdrup Phase 3
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Expands Real-Time Production Monitoring for Equinor's Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 * #Expanded deployment strengthens leak detection and production surveillance across North Sea subsea infrastructure SLB has been awarded a contract by Equinor to expand real-time leak detection, virtual flow metering and digital production monitoring capabilities for the Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 develo  more
Solving real-world challenges with data, AI and machine learning
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Solving real-world challenges with data, AI and machine learning * From identifying the dangers of emerging street drugs to helping retailers unlock new business insights using artificial intelligence, UT San Antonio graduate students are helping industry and community partners turn complex challenges into practical solutions. Through the Headache Cure Board, which connects graduate student   more
Tennessee Tech receives NSF grant to prepare students for AI workforce
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech receives NSF grant to prepare students for AI workforce * Artificial intelligence isn't replacing the need for computer scientists, but it's changing what they need to know -and Tennessee Tech University is preparing students for that changing workforce early in their college careers. Department of Computer Science has received nearly $175,000 from the National Scien  more
Texas A&M Aerospace Engineering Professor Earns Fulbright Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M aerospace engineering professor earns Fulbright award Dr. Paul Cizmas will be traveling to Romania for four months to study how to make rocket engines more efficient by building on past research and merging traditional and newer thermodynamic processes. Sep. 16, 2026 By Marina Vences, Contributor Texas A&M University aerospace engineering professor Dr. Paul Cizmas h  more
Texas Appleseed, Texas Housers Urge HUD to Incorporate Geographic Cost Variations and Mandatory Mitigation Into Rebuilding Multipliers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Texas Appleseed 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 201 Austin, Texas 78701 Contact: Madison Sloan 512-473-2800 msloan@texasappleseed.org Texas Housers 1800 West Sixth Street Austin, TX 78703 Contact: Sidney Beaty sidney@texashousing.org September 14, 2026 RE: Notice on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG  more
Texas General Land Office Urges HUD to Revise Disaster Recovery Formula for Fairer Rural and Urban Allocation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Online via: www.regulations.gov RE: Texas General Land Office Comments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Notice on Community D  more
Texas Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Provider Enrollment and Payment Rate Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting  more
Texas Tech Professor Integrates AI and Human Creativity into Education
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Professor Integrates AI and Human Creativity into Education * Hideki Isoda is using his combined interests in music and technology, including artificial intelligence, to lead the next generation into the modern world of music. Hideki Isoda, an assistant professor of composition and director of media production in Texas Tech University's School of Music, is an accomplished composer and music techno  more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.), Michael Rulli (R-Ohio), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Dave Taylor (R-Ohio), Troy Carter (D-La.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), August Pfluger (R-Texas), Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.), Jill Tokuda   more
U.S. Gun Violence Prevention Groups Oppose Deregulation of Firearm Suppressors Amid Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and GIFFORDS 1 Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence 840 First Street NE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 370-8100 GIFFORDS GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence PO Box 51196 Washington, DC 20091 August 24, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Bu  more
U.S. Physical Therapy Urges CMS to Eliminate Reliance on Outdated 2007 Physician Practice Information Survey Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Via Electronic Submission September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY 2027 Payment Policies un  more
UH Health Names Beto Lopez Executive Director of Institute for Digital Healthcare Transformation
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Health Names Beto Lopez Executive Director of Institute for Digital Healthcare Transformation Innovation leader brings extensive experience in human-centered design, commercialization and entrepreneurship By Bryan Luhn September 16, 2026 Key Takeaways * New leadership for digital healthcare: Beto Lopez has been named the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Digital Healthcare Transforma  more
UJET Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Customer Experience Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * UJET Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Customer Experience Platforms UJET's mobile-native architecture, AI-first strategy, and orchestration model - turns strategic vision into measurable customer outcomes. San Antonio, TX -- Se  more
UNCG's Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 20 Years of Audiology Externs
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG's Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 20 Years of Audiology Externs * Every year, audiology graduate students from across the country come to the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center (SHC) for an immersive experience that serves as the final step between the classroom and professional practice. While the clinic provides essential speech, language, and hearing services t  more
University of St. Thomas-Houston: Engineering Receives Grant From U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Engineering Receives Grant from U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security The University of St. Thomas Department of Physics and Engineering is beginning to focus on the science of autonomous systems. The new Autonomous Vehicle System (AVS) Lab has received its first externally funded research award since moving to UST--a two-year, $218,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Engi  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Study Targets Overlooked Barrier in Pancreatic Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Study targets overlooked barrier in pancreatic cancer By Roman Petrowski September 16, 2026 Researchers at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston are collaborating on a National Institutes of Health-funded study investigating whether a protein best known for its role in blood clotting could help explain why pancreatic cancer is so resistant to immunotherapy. Faraz Bish  more
University of Texas-Austin: 2026 Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Symposium Brings Together University and Industry Leaders
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * 2026 Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Symposium Brings Together University and Industry Leaders This year's event invited University leadership, alumni and industry partners to discuss the future of energy globally. September 16, 2026 Last Friday, current and former Longhorns gathered with industry leaders in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center's annual Energy Symposium. The all  more
UT Tyler and Family Circle of Care Celebrate Five-Year Collaboration
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler and Family Circle of Care Celebrate Five-Year Collaboration * The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine and Family Circle of Care celebrated five years of collaboration. Shortly after the UT Tyler internal medicine residency's inception five years ago, the Family Circle of Care's West Gentry Clinic became home to the residents' continuity clinic. "What makes this clini  more
UTEP One of Only Three Texas Institutions to Earn TRIO Grant
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP One of Only Three Texas Institutions to Earn TRIO Grant Awarded $375,000 from Department of Education to strengthen students' access to college - EL PASO, Texas (Sept. 15, 2026) - The Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program at The University of Texas at El Paso has received a highly competitive TRIO Talent Search grant. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the $375,000 gra  more
UTHealth Houston-developed AI Tool Nears Psychiatrist-level Accuracy
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston-developed AI tool nears psychiatrist-level accuracy By Catherine Thibault September 16, 2026 UTHealth Houston researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can perform a mental health evaluation at nearly the same accuracy as a team of psychiatrists. The results of their work, done in collaboration with Yale University and published  more
Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan New offering will pair SCAN's Medicare expertise with Walmart's convenience, everyday low prices, health and wellness services, and technology capabilities LONG BEACH, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2026 -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage pl  more
Zachry Corporation Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Alamo Colleges District With $2 Million Gift
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Zachry Corporation Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Alamo Colleges District with $2 Million Gift Donation highlights Alamo Colleges District's and the Engineering Academies' dedication to providing affordable and accessible higher education for students. Sep. 16, 2026 By Texas A&M Engineering The Alamo Colleges District held a special ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 16  more