Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth tells parents of enlistees in Texas
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth tells parents of enlistees in Texas * AUSTIN, Texas - The War Department doesn't serve politicians; it serves warfighters and the nation, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Sept. 18 in Austin, Texas, where he swore in new military recruits. At the Austin Armed Forces Reserve Center, the secretary administered the oath of en  more
2026 IHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One Returned to Las Vegas With an Iconic Lineup on September 18 and 19
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One Returned to Las Vegas With an Iconic Lineup on September 18 and 19 Disney+ and Hulu served as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival, plus a special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on both platforms beginning October 1 NEW YORK - September 20, 2026 - After two days of unforgettable moments, the annual iHe  more
338th Military Intelligence Battalion sharpens readiness during JBSA-Camp Bullis exercise
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 338th Military Intelligence Battalion sharpens readiness during JBSA-Camp Bullis exercise * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - Soldiers of the 338th Military Intelligence Battalion strengthened their ability to support joint interrogation and debriefing center operations during Warrior Engaged, a collective training exercise at Joint base San Anto  more
7-Eleven Brings Its A-Game to Football Season With the Ultimate Lineup of Pizza, Wings and More
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Brings Its A-Game to Football Season with the Ultimate Lineup of Pizza, Wings and More Fans can huddle up over deals on hot, saucy and crunchy bites all football season long IRVING, TX (Sept. 21, 2026) -- Football is back, bringing big plays, watch parties and plenty of game day cravings with it. Participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R), and Stripes(R) stores nationwide are   more
A Fall of Fascinating Readings - Acclaimed authors to read works at Berry College, Open to the Public
MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * A Fall of Fascinating Readings - Acclaimed authors to read works at Berry College, Open to the Public * Multiple award-winning authors will visit Berry College this fall and read from their upcoming books and renowned works. All events are open to the public and located at the Berry College Chapel. On Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm, Trista Edwards will read from her recently published poetry collection, "Death Roll." Edwa  more
A new way to see inside a hurricane
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * A new way to see inside a hurricane * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a mathematical model to identify and analyze vortices, the rotating structures at the heart of hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is now using the model to monitor hurricane development worldwide. Chaoqun Liu, professor of mathematics, has spent more  more
Aardwolves And Cats Share Surprising Chromosome Similarities, Texas A&M Study Finds
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 21 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Aardwolves And Cats Share Surprising Chromosome Similarities, Texas A&M Study Finds Sep. 21, 2026 Created by College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences researchers, a new chromosome map will give scientists a guide for improving the species' fragmented genome and support future genetic research. - In the first detailed c  more
ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part   more
AETC commander visits the Gateway Wing
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC commander visits the Gateway Wing * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, Air Education and Training Command commander, visited the 37th Training Wing Aug. 26 to learn more about how the Gateway Wing is modernizing training, strengthening partnerships, and preparing our working dogs and handlers to be combat-ready. The visit   more
AETC leaders convene at JBSA-Randolph for Gathering of the Torch
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC leaders convene at JBSA-Randolph for Gathering of the Torch * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Senior military leaders, wing commanders, command chiefs, and leadership spouses from across Air Education and Training Command gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for the 2026 Gathering of the Torch symposium, Sept. 9-10. Led by Lt. Gen. C  more
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom Announces California Cut Climate Pollution Again as Economy Keeps Growing
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 21, 2026 Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing The Golden State keeps leading on climate as DC Republicans vote to put polluters over America's economic security What you need to know: California reduced statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 3.9% according to new data, while the state's econo  more
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Con  more
American Bankers Association Names Jonathan Blum Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * American Bankers Association Names Jonathan Blum Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs * WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association this week welcomed the return of Jonathan Blum to serve as ABA's new Executive Vice President, Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs. Blum, who previously served on ABA's Congressiona  more
Another Abbott Data Center Letter, but No Real Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Another Abbott Data Center Letter, but No Real Action * AUSTIN, Texas -In another attempt to respond to growing backlash to data center development, Gov. Greg Abbott today directed a state agency often criticized for failing to protect Texans to delay permits for data centers. Today, Abbott wrote to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), directing it to stop issuing air and w  more
Arbitration in the Fifth - August 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arbitration in the Fifth - August 2026 * By Odean L. Volker September 21, 2026 In August 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether an asymmetric clause was adhesionary under Louisiana law in MAPP, L.L.C. v. Floor & Decor Outlets of Am., Inc. In Cowan v. Boyd, the Southern District of Texas considered whether nonsignatories could enforce an arbitration clause in   more
Attorney General Paxton Secures Landmark Settlement with Sprouts Grocery Stores to Ensure Synthetic Pesticide ProduceMaxx Will Not be Secretly Misted on Produce Nationwide
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Secures Landmark Settlement with Sprouts Grocery Stores to Ensure Synthetic Pesticide ProduceMaxx Will Not be Secretly Misted on Produce Nationwide * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ("Sprouts") that ensures none of its produce will be misted with the synthetic antimicrobial pesticide, ProduceMaxx. This agreement will   more
AU Denounces Christian Nationalist Remarks by Secs. Hegseth, Rollins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news: * * * AU denounces Christian Nationalist remarks by Secs. Hegseth, Rollins September 21, 2026 Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to new examples of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demonstrating the administration's Christian Nationalist agenda by framing their g  more
Behind the Microscope: Lab Specialist Joins Frontline of Military Medicine at BJACH
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Behind the Microscope: Lab Specialist Joins Frontline of Military Medicine at BJACH * FORT POLK, La. -Pfc. Carlos Ramirez wanted a career in medicine, but the cost of a formal education was beyond his means. On Sept. 18, he graduated from the Army's Medical Laboratory Specialist Phase II program at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, surrounded by the people who helped him reach that goal. "I always wan  more
Big Tex: The Face of the Fair
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Big Tex: The Face of the Fair * Every year, the State Fair of Texas brings families, friends, and Texans from all across the state together. With a variety of activities, foods and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From the Midway rides and creative food offerings to the concerts, livestock shows, and rodeos, Texans can spend close to a month exploring all the state fair has to offer, but  more
Broadway Bank Presents Third Annual Scholarship to Huston-Tillotson University Student
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Broadway Bank Presents Third Annual Scholarship to Huston-Tillotson University Student * Austin, TX - Broadway Bank is proud to present the third annual Broadway Bank Scholarship to Nashel Kapeta, a Junior in the School of Business at Huston-Tillotson University. The Broadway Bank Scholarship reflects the bank's longstanding commitment to education and to expanding opportunities for students in the commu  more
Built for What's Next: Willie Pryor Finishes What He Started
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Built for What's Next: Willie Pryor Finishes What He Started * Ten years ago, Willie Pryor walked away from college. This summer, he became a college graduate. In between those two moments was a journey that challenged him to grow personally, professionally, and academically. Ultimately, he discovered possibilities he hadn't seen for himself before. When Willie returned to Austin Community College  more
CAIR-Texas Commends NFL Player Azeez Al-Shaair for Highlighting Wafaa Akila, 8-Year-Old Killed By Israel, and Meeting Injured Children From Gaza
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Commends NFL Player Azeez Al-Shaair for Highlighting Wafaa Akila, 8-Year-Old Killed By Israel, and Meeting Injured Children From Gaza September 21, 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 as an "athlete of conscience walkin  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- 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: * * * Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center Researchers in Singapore unveiled a prototype computing facility that uses lab-grown human brain neurons interfaced with silicon hardware, arg  more
College Station nurses call out chronic understaffing in NICU
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * College Station nurses call out chronic understaffing in NICU * Registered nurses at St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital in College Station, Texas, will hold a rally on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Nurses plan to commemorate neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) awareness month and celebrate the dedication that NICU nurses demonstrate to the babies in their care, as well as raise  more
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act * #Reinvests existing revenues into South Texas infrastructure and public services without creating a new tax. Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email) Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the introduction of H.R. 10434, the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act. This legis  more
Constellation and Toyota Announce Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 22 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation and Toyota Announce Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement Toyota's long-term commitment supports Ferrovial's development of more than 100 MW of new solar generation in Texas BALTIMORE and AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) -- Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation's largest producer of clean, emiss  more
Cortell Featured by Super Lawyers: 'You Will Not Outwork Her'
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cortell Featured by Super Lawyers: 'You Will Not Outwork Her' * September 21, 2026 Haynes Boone Senior Counsel Nina Cortell was featured in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers magazine in a deeply personal profile tracing the values that have shaped her legal career. From her parents' escape from Nazi persecution and their belief in giving back, to Cortell's decision to pursue law at a t  more
Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast softens further
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast softens further * DALLAS-The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates jobs will increase 1.2 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.8 to 1.6 percent. This marks a decrease from the previous month's forecast due to first-quarter benchmark revisions accounting for most of the decline in the fore  more
Developing lower-performing employees may annoy the go-getters
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Developing lower-performing employees may annoy the go-getters * When Martin Wiernsperger was a graduate student, he and fellow student Mackenzie Feinberg realized they both had family members in the healthcare field - and both had heard relatives complain about lower-performing employees getting more opportunities for training and professional development than their higher-performing peers. "It seemed like it  more
DNC: Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including   more
Don't Mess with Property Rights in Texas
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Don't Mess with Property Rights in Texas * The right to private property is a crucially important part of what it means to be free. And courts in Texas have long held that it's a "fundamental" right-meaning that it's given the same strong legal protections that freedom of speech or religion get. But Dallas officials think that's all wrong. They've asked the Texas Supreme Court to over  more
East Texas A&M University Celebrates Record High Enrollment
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 21 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M University Celebrates Record High Enrollment * The university eclipsed 14,000 students for the first time in its 137-year history. More students are experiencing the difference that becoming Lion Made makes than ever before, as East Texas A&M University posted its highest semester enrollment numbers of all time. Following the fir  more
EEOC Sues Blue Bell Creameries for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Blue Bell Creameries for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit charges company with firing employee after he requested a religious accommodation BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Blue Bell Creameries, Inc., a Brenham, Texas-based frozen snack manufacturer and distributor with a production facility in Sylacauga, Alabama, unlawfully terminated a Jewish body shop technici  more
Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime * Alzheimer's disease often begins decades before memory loss becomes noticeable, and researchers increasingly understand that the choices people make in midlife may shape cognitive health later in life. That growing understanding comes at a critical time. Approximately 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer'  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-246): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t  more
FFRF Backs Hegseth Impeachment Amid Escalating Christian Nationalist Agenda
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 FFRF backs Hegseth impeachment amid escalating Christian nationalist agenda The Freedom From Religion Foundation is denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest effort to transform the U.S. military into a vehicle for his brand of Christian nationalism. Hegseth kicked off what the Pentagon is calling the "Send Me Tour" during a visit late last week to Texas  more
FFRF Disburses $18,450 to 2026 College Student Essay Contest Winners
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proudly awarding $18,450 to the 12 winners and eight honorable mentions in the 2026 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students. Currently enrolled college students (up to age 24) wrote on the topic of "Why President Trump is wrong  more
Frost and Sullivan: Entrust Receives 2026 Global Digital ID Technology Leadership Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Entrust Receives the 2026 Global Digital ID Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Digital Identity Trust Infrastructure The company enables secure, interoperable identity ecosystems through visionary innovation, cryptographic security solutions, and comprehensive credential life c  more
Frost and Sullivan: Surgical Robotics - Growth Opportunities in Intelligent and Integrated Surgical Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Surgical Robotics: Growth Opportunities in Intelligent and Integrated Surgical Platforms This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Emerging Technology Trends in Surgical Robotics" authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Neeraj Nitin Jadhav, and lead analyst, Ashish Anil Kaul, from the TechVi  more
Galaxies in the early universe are weird. These stars may explain why.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Galaxies in the early universe are weird. These stars may explain why. * The more astronomers learn about the universe's earliest galaxies, the stranger they seem. Many of their surprising properties may be explained by differences between their massive stars and those in galaxies like our own Milky Way. A new University of Utah-led survey with the Hubble Space Telescope is shedding light on the  more
Gettysburg Announces Faculty Promotions as 2026-2027 Academic Year Begins
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Gettysburg announces faculty promotions as 2026-2027 academic year begins Gettysburg College is celebrating the professional accomplishments of several faculty members this year. Among those honored are one professor who achieved tenure and promotion, five who were named full professors, and three who were promoted to senior lecturer. - Gettysburg College faculty are some of the most dedicated professi  more
Gov. Whitmer Announces 243 New Jobs Across Three Business Expansions in St. Clair, Ogemaw, Oscoda Counties
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 243 New Jobs Across Three Business Expansions in St. Clair, Ogemaw, Oscoda Counties * September 21, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov * Tier 1 automotive supplier U.S. Farathane, LLC expanding presence in Michigan with Port Huron facility, creating 115 new jobs * Wausau Supply Co. constructing new facility for door manufacturing in West Branch, adding 92 new  more
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flood Threat
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flood Threat * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and flooding threats expected to impact portions of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle over the next several days. "The State of Texas is prepared to respond   more
Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Halt Data Center Permits
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Halt Data Center Permits * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit. Because the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) require that information t  more
Governor Abbott Names West Chair, Appoints Ripley To Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Board Of Trustees
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Names West Chair, Appoints Ripley To Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Board Of Trustees * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clayton Ripley to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on August 31, 2031. Additionally, the Governor named Dan West as chair of the Board. The TRS Board of Trustees manages retirement and other benefits for tea  more
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Expanding Fuel Options to Help Californians Save at the Pump, Amid Donald Trump's Gas Price Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 19, 2026 Governor Newsom signs bill expanding fuel options to help Californians save at the pump, amid Donald Trump's gas price crisis What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 795, further accelerating the sale of E15 gasoline in California and helping give drivers access to another lower-cost fuel option as Donald Trump's Iran war drives up prices at the pump  more
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * September 21, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: State Police Retirement Board; Commission on Services to the Aging; Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Advisory (MI-STEM) Council  more
Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth, Adds Finance Shareholder Shan A. Khan
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth, Adds Finance Shareholder Shan A. Khan * DALLAS - Sept. 21, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its Finance Practice with the addition of Shan A. Khan as a shareholder in its Dallas office. Khan, who joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, represents private equity sponsors, private credit f  more
HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING ICE SHOOTING OF WILBER RAFAEL GARCES PEREZ IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING ICE SHOOTING OF WILBER RAFAEL GARCES PEREZ IN AUSTIN, TEXAS * SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 Contact: media@haitianbridge.org, Paige Censale, pcensale@haitianbri  more
Halliburton signs agreements to support energy development opportunities in Venezuela
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Halliburton signs agreements to support energy development opportunities in Venezuela * HOUSTON - September 21, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Eneva and WESCA to support energy development opportunities in Venezuela and help customers advance projects in the coun  more
Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize * Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2026 -A pioneering researcher known for her work to protect the heart and brain during cardiac surgery will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in Nove  more
House Budge Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Bipartisan Hearing to Examine the Need for a Fiscal Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Bipartisan Hearing to Examine the Need for a Fiscal Commission DALLAS, TEXAS -Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at the House Budget Committee's hearing on the need to establish a bipartisan fiscal commission to address America's soaring   more
HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition * High Point University(r) sophomores Brianna Stinespring and Evan Taylor co-founded Parkevo, which uses AI vision to give drivers real-time information on parking availability. Their parking evolution business was selected among the 12 finalists in the AI Venture Velocity Challenge, a new national business com  more
Huston-Tillotson University Inaugurates Antwoine Cummings as the 74th Student Government Association President
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Inaugurates Antwoine Cummings as the 74th Student Government Association President * International Student from The Bahamas Begins 2026-2027 Term Leading the A.P.E.X. Administration Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University proudly announces Antwoine Cummings, an international student from The Bahamas, as the University's 74th Student Government Association President for the 20  more
LA Times Studios Business Names Jane Hinton a 2026 Commercial Real Estate Visionary
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * LA Times Studios Business Names Jane Hinton a 2026 Commercial Real Estate Visionary * For the fourth consecutive year, Hunton partner Jane Hinton was named a 2026 Commercial Real Estate Visionary by LA Times Studios Business magazine, an award recognizing Southern California's "most influential commercial real estate leaders." The honor spotlights the business philosophies,   more
Lamar University Remains in Elite Company as a 2026 Great College to Work For
BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University remains in elite company as a 2026 Great College to Work For September 21, 2026 | By John Rollins Lamar University has been nationally recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the best colleges to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For(R) program. The results, released on GreatCollegesList.com and via a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, recognize coll  more
Lilly to support efforts to strengthen workforce with San Jacinto College
PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 21 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Lilly to support efforts to strengthen workforce with San Jacinto College * PASADENA, Texas - Eli Lilly and Company to provide $12.5 million to support student success, program development, equipment, and facilities at San Jacinto College to build a reliable pipeline of technicians in careers that support advanced chemical synthesis pharmaceutical manufacturing in the Greater Houston region. Pharmaceutical gia  more
LIMRA Annual Conference to Convene Industry Leaders to Drive What's Next
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Sept. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * LIMRA Annual Conference to Convene Industry Leaders to Drive What's Next * WINDSOR, Conn., September 21, 2026 -In less than a week, senior executives from across the life insurance, annuity, and workplace benefits industries will gather in Grapevine, Texas, for the LIMRA Annual Conference, the organization's premier leadership event focused on helping business leaders navigate chan  more
Liquid crystal takes page from steel in surprising phase transition
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Liquid crystal takes page from steel in surprising phase transition * A type of transformation best known for hardening steel and enabling shape-memory alloys may also occur in a much softer class of materials, according to new research from Rice University. Researchers in the departments of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and at the Smalley-Curl Institute at Rice have shown that an orga  more
Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt * #South Texas' only medical school expands access to medical education while helping students begin their careers with a lighter financial burden and greater freedom to serve RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 21, 2026 - For generations of aspiring physicians in the Rio Grande Valley, becoming a doctor could   more
MALDEF APPEALS RULING ENDING REGULAR TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED KANSAS STUDENTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF APPEALS RULING ENDING REGULAR TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED KANSAS STUDENTS Sep 20, 2026 KANSAS CITY, KS --A Latino civil rights organization filed an appeal Friday of a federal court decision ending access to regular tuition rates for students without lawful immigration status who formerly qualified under Kansas law. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educationa  more
Meritocracy at center of military service, Hegseth tells cadets at Texas A&M
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Meritocracy at center of military service, Hegseth tells cadets at Texas A&M * COLLEGE STATION, Texas - At Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, on Sept. 19, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told future officers that the U.S. military they will enter places a premium on meritocracy, and that once they put on their uniforms, they will march into form  more
Mission Driven - People Powered: Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Ledford
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Mission Driven - People Powered: Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Ledford * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS - The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission-driven and, most importantly, people-powered. Highlighted is Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Ledford, a Navy Medical Training Instructor with the Navy Medicine Training Support  more
Musical Theatre Showcase To Spotlight Freshmen Talent
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Musical Theatre Showcase To Spotlight Freshmen Talent * Tarleton State University's Texan Theatre freshmen cohort will take center stage in a performance showcase at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. Selections include numbers from "The Book of Mormon," "Sondheim on Sondheim," "Wicked," "West Side Story" and other musical theater classics. "The 2026 Musical Theatr  more
N.C. State: New Tool Helps Responders ID Highest-Risk Areas for Post-Hurricane Rescue Efforts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Tool Helps Responders ID Highest-Risk Areas for Post-Hurricane Rescue Efforts September 21, 2026 Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict which neighborhoods should be prioritized for search and rescue operations in the wake of a hurricane, with the goal of expediting recovery operations by the Coast Guard or other responders. "In the first 48 hours of  more
New 433rd Mission Support Group commander: 'Readiness is not a catchphrase - it is our currency'
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New 433rd Mission Support Group commander: 'Readiness is not a catchphrase -- it is our currency' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Lt. Col. Josue I. Sanchez assumed command of the 433d Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 13, 2026, at the Bob Hope Theatre at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Michael H.   more
New faculty expand Peabody's research strength
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * New faculty expand Peabody's research strength * Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has long been at the forefront of human-centered innovations. The college continues that legacy with three faculty appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Through their notable research, Conrad Borchers, Ryan Louie and Cynthia Rayner are tackling pressing issues across education, tec  more
New international society takes aim at eliminating major diseases at Rice summit
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New international society takes aim at eliminating major diseases at Rice summit * Nearly 64 years after President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation from the Rice University campus to pursue a moon landing, researchers and health leaders gathered nearby for a two-day summit focused on another ambitious goal: eliminating some of the world's most challenging diseases. The International Society for Enginee  more
Newmark Arranges $53.9M in Acquisition Financing for Dry Creek Ranch Community in Northlake, Texas
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $53.9M in Acquisition Financing for Dry Creek Ranch Community in Northlake, Texas Dallas, TX (September, 21 2026) -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged $53.9 million in financing for the acquisition of Dry Creek Ranch, a 456-unit multifamily community in Northlake, Texas. Bow River Capital pur  more
North Greenville Pulls Off Road Upset Of West Alabama
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Greenville Pulls Off Road Upset Of West Alabama * Down 14-3 early in the second quarter to then-No. 18 West Alabama, the North Greenville defense stepped up, causing three turnovers and keeping the Tigers off the scoreboard for the rest of the game. Freshman running back Maurice Anderson added two touchdowns, helping the Trailblazers to a 24-14 victory. The win allowed  more
Oracle, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, and Gadsden Independent School District Launch $1 Million Education Fund
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 22 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, and Gadsden Independent School District Launch $1 Million Education Fund Fund will support teachers, classrooms, and district-wide initiatives to expand educational opportunities across Gadsden Independent School District Dona Ana County, New Mexico, and Austin, Texas--Sep 21, 2026 Oracle today announced   more
OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence * OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hines, M.D., were inducted into the coll  more
OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hi  more
Protect Our Care: Mike Lawler Is A Trump-Cuddling Sycophant Who Ripped Health Care Away From His Constituents to Benefit His Billionaire Donors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Mike Lawler Is A Trump-Cuddling Sycophant Who Ripped Health Care Away from His Constituents to Benefit His Billionaire Donors September 21, 2026 New Yorkers Face Higher Costs, Lost Coverage, and Closing Hospitals After Mike Lawler Voted for the Largest Health Care Cuts in History - Washington, D.C. -- Mike Lawler, who two weeks ago marched down to Texas to hang out with his cuddle-buddy Donald Trump, is a toady for a  more
Racing toward answers for equine health
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Racing toward answers for equine health * For Kayli Woodward '25, a second-year veterinary student from Frisco, stepping into the laboratory meant stepping into unfamiliar territory. With little research experience, Woodward applied to the Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program, VMSRTP, a summer program hosted b  more
RELEASE: Congressman Casar Demands Immediate, Independent Investigation Into ICE Shooting in Austin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congressman Casar Demands Immediate, Independent Investigation Into ICE Shooting in Austin * AUSTIN, TEXAS -Following the shooting of a man by ICE, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding cooperation with an "immediate, independent investigation," full release of any footage of the shooting, and accountability for any wrongdoing by the agent respon  more
Rep. Ronny Jackson Honors World War II POW John T. Wilkerson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Honors World War II POW John T. Wilkerson * WASHINGTON -Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) honored the life and sacrifice of Parmer County, Texas, native Private First Class John T. Wilkerson, presenting Wilkerson's family with a flag and shadow box at the Panhandle War Memorial, recognizing his service during World War II. Wilkerson served with the U.S. Army's Battery G, 59th   more
Rep. Roy Statement on Texas Receiving $7.5 Billion Following Biden Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Statement on Texas Receiving $7.5 Billion Following Biden Border Crisis * September 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed a $7.5 billion reimbursement in border security costs for Texas: "When the Biden-Harris Administration unleashed the worst border crisis in recent history, the sta  more
Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil Fund * September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Com  more
Researchers identify rare genetic variant as new cause of neurodevelopmental disorders
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify rare genetic variant as new cause of neurodevelopmental disorders * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children Hospital's Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) have identified a rare genetic change that appears to cause a newly recognized neurodevelopmental disorder. The discovery provides families with a potential explanation for previously undiagn  more
Rice convenes leaders to address Texas water challenges
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice convenes leaders to address Texas water challenges * Texas' next era of economic growth may depend as much on water as it does on energy, technology or capital. That reality was at the center of the Water Nexus Conference, hosted by the Rice WaTER Institute at Rice University, where more than 120 utility leaders, researchers, government officials, entrepreneurs, corporate water teams, engineers and inv  more
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations * What does the future of artificial intelligence have to do with the human brain? Three experts from Rice University will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine. One of the central ideas emerging from Brain Week is that the AI revol  more
SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State * In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to vic  more
SEC Files Settled Action Against Mobile Home Park Company and Its CEO in Alleged Fraudulent Offering
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael Ayala and Wavemark Capital, LLC, No. 26-cv-02599 (W.D. Tex. filed Sept. 21, 2026) On September 21, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges in United States District Court for the Western District of Texas against Wavemark Capital, LLC and its founder and CEO, Michael Ayala of Austin, Texas, for allegedly operatin  more
Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial AIoT Platforms
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial AIoT Platforms * Siemens announced today that it has been recognized as a Leader in the current Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Global AIoT Platforms 1. Siemens delivers its industrial Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) capabilities through In  more
Spray foam company fights California's forced research funding scheme
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Spray foam company fights California's forced research funding scheme * Berkeley, California; September 21, 2026: A Texas-based spray foam insulation manufacturer filed a lawsuit today challenging a California law that forces manufacturers to fund green research as a condition of selling lawful products in the state. Quadrant Performance Materials alleges that Calif  more
State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23 * The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23. The gathering will take place at the   more
State of Texas, Three South Florida High Schools Produce Most NFL Players on Kickoff Weekend Rosters
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * State of Texas, three South Florida high schools produce most NFL players on Kickoff Weekend rosters Sep 19, 2026 The state of Texas, with 192 players, produced the most players of any state on NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters, followed by Florida (185), California (159) and Georgia (148). There were 22 players from Bradenton (Fla.) high schools on Kickoff Weekend rosters, the most of any city. Rounding out th  more
SwRI listed as 'teaming partner' for DOE chemical technology research, development program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI listed as 'teaming partner' for DOE chemical technology research, development program * September 21, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is ready to serve as a "teaming partner" for a U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office program. The Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT) program will pro  more
Texas A&M breeds potatoes that take the heat and meet the market
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M breeds potatoes that take the heat and meet the market * The latest potato variety release in August by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program - the Duncan Russet potato - delivers disease resistance that will directly benefit growers in the southern U.S., including Texas. But it's just the latest variety developed by a  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Q&A With Dr. Krishna Narayanan, Teaching Excellence Award Winner
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Q&A with Dr. Krishna Narayanan, Teaching Excellence Award winner Dr. Krishna Narayanan discusses teaching excellence and being selected to receive one of the highest faculty honors at Texas A&M University. Sep. 21, 2026 By Amy Leifeste, Contributor For nearly three decades, Dr. Krishna Narayanan has dedicated his career to helping students understand complex engineering conc  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Summit Sparks Conversations About AI in Nuclear Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Summit sparks conversations about AI in nuclear engineering Researchers and industry professionals shared ideas and discussed how artificial intelligence is transforming nuclear engineering during a two-day summit at Texas A&M. Sep. 19, 2026 By Julianne Hodges, Contributor Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly transforming the nuclear engineering field. In  more
The 'Magic Middle': AETC Chief Learning Officer champions mission command, culture of candor
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The 'Magic Middle': AETC Chief Learning Officer champions mission command, culture of candor * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - When Dr. Wendy Walsh stepped up to address leaders during Air Education and Training Command's Gathering of the Torch leadership conference Sept. 10, she did not lead with technological roadmaps or administrative directive  more
The Art Galleries at ACC Presents Lessons Learned: Selections from the American Classroom Series
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * The Art Galleries at ACC Presents Lessons Learned: Selections from the American Classroom Series * Austin Community College District's (ACC) The Art Galleries (TAG) invites students, educators, and community members to experience "Lessons Learned: Selections from the American Classroom Series," an exhibition by Houston-based artist and educator Darla Barolini. Drawing from Barolini's experiences te  more
TXST researchers lead conservation efforts for Brazos water snake
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST researchers lead conservation efforts for Brazos water snake * TXST researchers and conservation partners are testing a breeding and release program to strengthen populations of the threatened Brazos water snake. September 21, 2026 Kate Malazonia The Brazos water snake is found in only a small part of Texas, where changes to rivers, reservoirs, and shorelines can affect much of the species' habita  more
UCF Students Enhance Football Game Day Experience
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Students Enhance Football Game Day Experience * In the atrium of the Engineering II building, a group of students gathers around an assortment of creations. A double-barreled T-shirt launcher that can fire shirts higher than the 60-foot walls of Acrisure Bounce House. A decked-out golf cart, rescued from its fate at the salvage yard and repurposed instead into Knightro's preferred mode of t  more
University of Arkansas: State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23 Sep. 21, 2026 The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23. The gathering will take place at the Fayetteville P  more
University of Houston: New $1 Million Hamill Foundation Gift Supports Community Care Nursing at the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New $1 Million Hamill Foundation Gift Supports Community Care Nursing at the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing Funding Will Create an Endowed Professorship in Community Care Nursing By Laurie Fickman September 21, 2026 Key Takeaways * $1 million gift will make a lasting investment in nursing education: The Hamill Foundation's gift establishes an endowed professorship in Community Care Nursing   more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: NIH Grant Funds Research With Youth Experiencing Homelessness
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * NIH grant funds research with youth experiencing homelessness September 21, 2026 Young adults living on the streets face a daily struggle to find food and shelter, many after fleeing unsupportive homes. This trauma and chronic stress often lead to risky behaviors with serious health consequences. "Youth experiencing homelessness are 10 times more likely than their stably ho  more
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 21, 2026 -Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing  more
UT San Antonio research uses nanotechnology to 'remote control' brain cells and manage chronic pain
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio research uses nanotechnology to 'remote control' brain cells and manage chronic pain * Nerve cells are the messengers between the brain and the rest of the body, so when they misfire, the results can be catastrophic and hard to treat. One common outcome is neuropathic pain, also known as nerve pain, which occurs when damaged or irritated nerve cells become overactive, sending a  more
UW-River Falls Takes Down Second Straight Ranked Opponent
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UW-River Falls Takes Down Second Straight Ranked Opponent * UW-River Falls beat their second straight ranked opponent, this time in then-No. 10 Wartburg, 31-14. The Falcons offense took an early 14-0 lead while their defense didn't allow Wartburg to score in the second half. The win earned UW-River Falls a few more first-place votes this week which moved them up to No. 3 in   more
Vanderbilt University Peabody College: New Faculty Expand Peabody's Research Strength
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * New faculty expand Peabody's research strength Sep 21, 2026 Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has long been at the forefront of human-centered innovations. The college continues that legacy with three faculty appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Through their notable research, Conrad Borchers, Ryan Louie and Cynthia Rayner are tackling pressing issues ac  more
What doctors say can be as powerful as what they prescribe, physician-turned-patient warns
LONDON, England, Sept. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * What doctors say can be as powerful as what they prescribe, physician-turned-patient warns * Book publication announcement 21st September 2026 #After her own 36-year cancer journey, a physician reveals what patients really need to hear from their doctorsfrom Alamy. Dr. Wendy Harpham was 36 years old and a successful physician who prided herself on her   more
White House: G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes With Four Consensus Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes with Four Consensus Outcomes September 21, 2026 On Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, G20 Energy Ministers concluded the Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas. The Ministerial was hosted by the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency. At the conclusion of the   more