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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth tells parents of enlistees in Texas
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth tells parents of enlistees in Texas * * Published Sept. 21, 2026 * By C. Todd Lopez * Pentagon News 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  more
ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Building at Hays Campus
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Building at Hays Campus * Expansion will increase access to healthcare education and workforce training in Central Texas Austin Community College District (ACC) broke ground Tuesday, September 22, on a new Healthcare Professions Building at its Hays Campus. The project marks a major step in expanding access to healthcare workforce education in Central Texas. Fun  more
Aethos London Shoreditch Redefines Luxury Hospitality With HPE Self-Driving Network
SPRING, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Aethos London Shoreditch redefines luxury hospitality with HPE Self-Driving Network The hotel elevates its operations and accelerates international expansion with autonomous wired and wireless networking capabilities In this article * HPE and Aethos London Shoreditch are enhancing the guest experience with AI-native networking that delivers seamless, secure conn  more
AFA Announces New Board Members at 2026 National Convention
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces New Board Members at 2026 National Convention * National Harbor, Md. -Delegates of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) elected members to four open positions on the association's Board of Directors on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the AFA National Convention. Positions up for election were the Vice Chair of the Board for Field Operat  more
AFIT CE's BUILDER PAVER SMS courses
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AFIT CE's BUILDER PAVER SMS courses * * Published Sept. 21, 2026 * By Joe DiMisa * AFIT Institutional Advancement DID YOU KNOW? Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The Civil Engineer School at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) strengthens the Air Force's mission readiness by offering a suite of Sustainment Management System (SMS) courses-s  more
AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance * * Published Sept. 21, 2026 * By Yogendra Raut * Air Force Institute of Technology WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - A thesis from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) presents a breakthrough in atmospheric characterization with direct implications for dir  more
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 22 [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
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 23 [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
Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Navigates the Newsroom
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Navigates the Newsroom * Houston native Madison Smith ('19) knows that making her way to the anchor desk in one of the largest media markets in the nation takes a lot of work, but she has been making strides towards that goal since before her time at Sam Houston State University. It all started with the Myers-Briggs personality test, which Smith took in middle school as par  more
An Even Dozen: ASU Named No. 1 in Innovation for 12th Straight Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026 Story highlights * ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine. * W. P. Carey School of   more
As Trump Undermines America's Alliances and Energy Security, Governor Newsom Builds Lasting Global Partnerships at Climate Week NYC
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 22, 2026 As Trump undermines America's alliances and energy security, Governor Newsom builds lasting global partnerships at Climate Week NYC What you need to know: Governor Newsom kicked off California's participation at Climate Week at the United Nations General Assembly by advancing new international partnerships on clean energy, energy security, and climate resilience -- inclu  more
Ascension Providence Names Hiram Jacob New Hospital President
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Providence Names Hiram Jacob New Hospital President * Hiram Jacob has been named president of Ascension Providence, bringing a decade of healthcare leadership and operational expertise to Central Texas. In this role, he will help advance Ascension's commitment as a faith-based healthcare provider delivering compassionate, quality care for all.   more
Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences
WACO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences Baylor bolsters its standing as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 national university By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations September 22, 2026 Baylor University's Learning Communities and First-Year Experiences remain firmly among the nation's Top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Bes  more
Bigger Future in the Valley: American Selected to Anchor Phoenix's New West Terminal
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * September 21, 2026 A bigger future in the Valley: American selected to anchor Phoenix's new West Terminal * Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has selected American Airlines as the primary airline carrier for its future West Terminal, deepening the airline's long-standing commitment to Phoenix and Arizona. * The future West Terminal will be the airport's first new terminal in nearly 40 years, creat  more
Budd, Kaine Lead Letter Urging Trump to Prioritize Securing the Freedom of Detained Pastors & People of Faith at U.S-China Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Kaine Lead Letter Urging Trump to Prioritize Securing the Freedom of Detained Pastors & People of Faith at U.S-China Summit * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump today, encouraging the administration to continue raising concerns with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at this week's meeting in Washington, D.C.  more
Case Western Reserve: Meet an Undergraduate Engineering Student Who Spent Her Summer Conducting Research at Texas A&M
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet an undergraduate engineering student who spent her summer conducting research at Texas A&M September 22, 2026 Story by: Juliene Jones Tailyn Lopez, a third-year student majoring in mechanical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, spent her summer learning the ups and downs of research, which she described as a "rollercoaster." Lopez was part of the Texas A&M Research Experience for  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Are Routine Childhood Vaccines Deadlier Than the Diseases They Target?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- 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 Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * Are Routine Childhood Vaccines Deadlier Than the Diseases they Target? Are there data showing whether routine childhood vaccines pose less risk than the diseases they  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: HHS, CDC Pledge to Address Explosion of Mold-Related Diseases
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- 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: * * * HHS, CDC Pledge to Address Explosion of Mold-Related Diseases An increasing number of U.S. adults and children suffer from mold-related illnesses that often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. That needs to change, acc  more
Columbia University School of the Arts: Debut Memoir 'The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder' by Kristi D. Osorio '17 Out in October
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Debut Memoir 'The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder' by Kristi D. Osorio '17 Out in October By Katie O'Connor September 22, 2026 How can you write about the unimaginable? In The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder, forthcoming from the University of Georgia Press on October 1, 2026, Writing alum Kristi D. Osorio '17 examines the cultural obsession with true crime t  more
Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham's Legacy Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham's Legacy Signed Into Law * DALLAS - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after legislation he cosponsored to hold major purchasers of Russian crude oil and natural gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine was signed into law by President Trump. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act was made possi  more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 16, 2026 The Honorable James E. Risch Chair Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen Ranking Member Senate Committee  more
CPS Energy Takes a Small Step Forward, and Several Back, in Latest 'Dirty Truth' Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * CPS Energy Takes a Small Step Forward, and Several Back, in Latest 'Dirty Truth' Report * SAN ANTONIO - CPS Energy's score in this year's Dirty Truth report shows that San Antonio's energy utility has a lot of work to do to meet its promises to the community even as it takes marginal steps to rid itself of coal, Public Citizen said today. The largest municipally owned electric and gas utili  more
DCCC Launches New Digital and Radio Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in TX-15
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches New Digital and Radio Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in TX-15 * Today, the DCCC is launching new digital and radio ads as part of a six-figure ad campaign targeting Latino voters in TX-15 who have been impacted by Rep. Monica De La Cruz's broken promises. "Quince" is airing in English and Spanish, and spotlights how Rep. De La Cruz betrayed the South Texans she  more
Department of Energy Provides Rare Salt Material to Natura Resources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Department of Energy Provides Rare Salt Material to Natura Resources September 22, 2026 Last week, the Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, completed shipment of more than 4,700 pounds of a rare salt used in molten salt reactors to Natura Resources. The material will be used to support the development of Natura Resource's Mo  more
Doctoral student earns biomedical engineering department's first NIH fellowship with groundbreaking research
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * Doctoral student earns biomedical engineering department's first NIH fellowship with groundbreaking research * Denton (UNT), Texas -A University of North Texas engineering doctoral candidate who's hoping to shape the future of cardiac research has now earned a prestigious predoctoral fellowship award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "It feels like it's going to give me a lot more o  more
East Texas A&M Ranks No. 1 in A&M System for Social Mobility
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 22 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Ranks No. 1 in A&M System for Social Mobility * East Texas A&M University is among the nation's leading universities for advancing social mobility, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. ETAMU tied for No. 1 in The Texas A&M University System for social mobility, alongside Texas A&M University-Kings  more
Entergy Mississippi invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities * The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs JACKSON, Miss. - Entergy Mississippi is investing in the future of higher education and workfo  more
Entergy named a Top Utility in Economic Development for the 19th year in a row
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy named a Top Utility in Economic Development for the 19th year in a row * For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas continue to attract some of the nation's most competitive and power-intensive industries. In 2025, Entergy helped secure mor  more
Entergy New Orleans joins US Department of Energy to break ground on $2M grant-funded grid hardening project
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy New Orleans joins US Department of Energy to break ground on $2M grant-funded grid hardening project * Grid improvements boost resilience, reduce outages, and lower costs for customers Entergy New Orleans today joined leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy to break ground on a grid-hardening project that will upgrade 94 distribution poles serving the Leonidas area and direc  more
FB director reflects on career, legacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * FB director reflects on career, legacy * FORT LEE, Va. - Dr. Cherry Wilcoxon, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is looking forward to retirement after 35 years of federal service. She celebrated her retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, July 17. Sonya Ebright, the Defense Contract Management Agency's deputy director, presided over the cerem  more
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 22
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 182) on Sept. 22, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES GOMEZ ON PARAMOUNT-WBD SETTLEMENT. Gomez on Paramount-WBD Settlement. by News Release. News Media Contact: Gomez.Press@fcc.gov. OMR OCAG. DOC-425232A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425232A1.docx) DOC-425232A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425232A1.pdf)   more
FCC Proposes $25,000 Fine Against Trio for Deploying Signal Jammers During Texas Burglary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-25-00039457) proposing a penalty of $25,000 against Gean Becerra Paez, Juan Becerra Araya, and Alejandro Rodriguez Gonzalez. The action stems from their alleged deployment of radiofrequency jammers to disrupt police radio transmissions during an overnight burglary in Irving, Texas. According to federal documents, the incident occurred at approximately 2 a  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Texas AG Warns of CIPA Website Privacy Demand Letters - 5 Steps Businesses Should Take
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Texas AG Warns of CIPA Website Privacy Demand Letters: 5 Steps Businesses Should Take Sep 22, 2026 The Texas Attorney General just warned businesses that they should be on lookout for demand letters claiming that their routine website tools - such as cookies, pixels, analytics platforms, search bars, chat functions, and session-replay software - violate California privacy law. AG Ken Paxton's Septe  more
Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings * 13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation  more
Former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas Ronak Patel Joins Akerman in Austin
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas Ronak Patel Joins Akerman in Austin September 22, 2026 Chambers-ranked securities enforcement lawyer deepens the firm's financial services litigation bench - Akerman announced today that Ronak V. Patel has joined the firm's Litigation Practice Group as a partner in Austin. Ronak, a former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas, advises broker-dealers, in  more
Fresh for Fall: American Airlines Unveils Seasonal Lounge Menu Updates
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 Fresh for fall: American Airlines unveils seasonal lounge menu updates FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is welcoming the fall travel season with comforting new dishes across its Flagship(R) and Admirals Club(R) lounge network. Seasonal menu enhancements will showcase hearty ingredients, regionally inspired flavors and elevated dining experiences before takeoff. Seasonal menu updates in  more
FSU Department of Mathematics to host panel on intersection of AI and math research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Department of Mathematics to host panel on intersection of AI and math research * Florida State University will host a virtual conference exploring how recent developments in artificial intelligence are shaping the future of mathematical research and education. "Mathematics at a Turning Point: AI, Research, and the Next Generation" kicks off Friday, Sept. 25 at 1:20 p.m. with experts in the field  more
FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options * The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education's proposed reforms to promote competition among accreditation agencies. Increased competition among accreditors and lower administrative burdens could lower the cost and improve the quality of higher education for millions of America  more
Future of energy tech takes off in Houston at Rice Alliance's Energy Tech Venture Forum
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Future of energy tech takes off in Houston at Rice Alliance's Energy Tech Venture Forum * The 23rd annual Energy Tech Venture Forum (ETVF), hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, welcomed 97 ventures to connect with investors, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for pilots, investment and collaboration. The participating ventures represented different aspects of the energy te  more
Gladiator Nexus aligns 960th Cyberspace Wing leadership for combat readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Gladiator Nexus aligns 960th Cyberspace Wing leadership for combat readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The 960th Cyberspace Wing hosted its second iteration of Gladiator Nexus in San Antonio, Texas, July 28-30, 2026, bringing together all components of the wing in preparation for Gladiator Resolve, the wing's first-ever combat read  more
Goodfellow AFB honors POW/MIA
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Goodfellow AFB honors POW/MIA * * Published Sept. 22, 2026 * By Airman 1st Class Maria Mota * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The 17th Training Wing gathered to honor the courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy of our nation's prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action, ensuring they are never forgotten  more
Governor Newsom Delivers $886 Million in Utility Bill Relief, With Millions of Households Receiving an Average of $75 This Summer
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 22, 2026 Governor Newsom delivers $886 million in utility bill relief, with millions of households receiving an average of $75 this summer While Donald Trump makes life more expensive for Americans, California is putting money directly back in Californians' pockets when summer electricity use is at its highest What you need to know: California Climate Credits are being added to   more
Guillermo Blanc named Director of Las Campanas Observatory
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news: * * * Guillermo Blanc named Director of Las Campanas Observatory * Pasadena, CA-Astronomer Guillermo Blanc has been named the Director of Carnegie Science's Las Campanas Observatory (LCO) in Chile's high Atacama Desert, home of the world-class twin Magellan telescopes and future site of the Giant Magellan Telescope. He succeeds Emeritus Director Leopoldo Infante, who retired at the end  more
Haynes Boone Obtains Sweeping Commercial Division Victories in $100+ Million Noteholder Dispute
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Obtains Sweeping Commercial Division Victories in $100+ Million Noteholder Dispute * September 22, 2026 Haynes Boone secured a major victory for a group of secured noteholders in an enforcement action against Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. and affiliated guarantor entities, obtaining a damages ruling providing a monetary award exceeding $108 million, including attorney  more
High schoolers train to ease a rural veterinarian shortage
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * High schoolers train to ease a rural veterinarian shortage * Pecos sits in what veterinary professionals call a "veterinarian desert," or a region with too few veterinarians to meet demand for pets, livestock and show animals alike. At the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, a high school is partnering with the Texas  more
Howard Payne University welcomes eight new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University welcomes eight new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year * BROWNWOOD - September 22, 2026 - With the 2026-27 academic year underway, eight new faculty members are now teaching and serving students at Howard Payne University. The new faculty members are Dr. Matthew Earnhardt, dean of the School of Business and professor of business administration; Dr. Patrick Ketter, assistant p  more
Huston-Tillotson University Ranked #1 Private HBCU in Texas for Third Consecutive Year by U.S. News & World Report
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Ranked #1 Private HBCU in Texas for Third Consecutive Year by U.S. News & World Report * University continues its upward trajectory, climbing 12 spots to #35 among HBCUs nationally Austin, TX -Huston-Tillotson University (HT), Austin's historic Historically Black College and University (HBCU), has once again earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, maintainin  more
HVS Advises Ownership on Disposition of Baymont by Wyndham Odessa
LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Advises Ownership on Disposition of Baymont by Wyndham Odessa * HOUSTON, TX, September 22, 2026 - HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 72-key Baymont by Wyndham Odessa, located at 4101 Parks Legado Road in Odessa, Texas. The property, built in 2014, was purchased by Paxmi and Madhav, based in Portland, Oregon, from Odessa Hospita  more
In an era of uncertainty, Maryville College boasts increases in enrollment, retention and graduation rates, and academic profile
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * In an era of uncertainty, Maryville College boasts increases in enrollment, retention and graduation rates, and academic profile * Key Takeaways * Maryville College sees a 4.1% increase in enrollment, reflecting its strong academic profile despite national trends. * The College's growth is supported by strategic investments in partnerships and facilities like the Downtown Center and Alexander Institute.  more
Innovation in Microelectromechanical Components Reduces Electronics Power Use
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Innovation in Microelectromechanical Components Reduces Electronics Power Use * * Published Sept. 21, 2026 * Department of the Air Force Technology Transfer and Transition (DAFT3) WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A newly patented invention could provide the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with smaller, lighter, lower-power, and potentially l  more
Integrated Services Contracts: Efficiency Gains or Increased Risk?
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [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 22, 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
Introducing the Newest LBJ School Faculty Members
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * Introducing the Newest LBJ School Faculty Members September 22, 2026 We're almost a month into the fall semester at the LBJ School at The University of Texas at Austin, and our 12 newest faculty members are bringing fresh perspectives and experience to our public affairs classrooms. From artificial intelligence and national security to health policy, ethics and profe  more
IRS Clarifies Plan Amendment Deadlines for SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act Provisions
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * IRS Clarifies Plan Amendment Deadlines for SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act Provisions * September 22, 2026 In a September 16, 2026 bulletin, the IRS provided guidance regarding the deadlines by which retirement plan sponsors must adopt plan amendments to implement provisions of the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act. The answer depends on whether the plan amendment relates to a required   more
Kenya Airways Partners With Sabre to Enhance Customer Experience Through Upgrade to Modern Retailing Platform
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Kenya Airways Partners with Sabre to Enhance Customer Experience through Upgrade to Modern Retailing Platform New platform will modernise reservations, ticketing and check-in, and advance the airline's move to personalised, offer-and-order-based retailing on Sabre Mosaic(R) Nairobi, Kenya, 22 September 2026 - Kenya Airways has selected Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading travel technology c  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: 3D-printed, Solid-state Bioreactor Converts Methane Waste to Useful Chemicals
LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 3D-printed, solid-state bioreactor converts methane waste to useful chemicals When landfills and wastewater treatment plants create methane as a byproduct, much of it is simply burned and its value is lost. But the gas is an energy-rich resource, and it could be recycled as a fuel, chemical feedstock or bioproduct. Capturing and converting waste met  more
Legacy in Flight: Flowers family carries generations of service forward at Laughlin
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * A Legacy in Flight: Flowers family carries generations of service forward at Laughlin * * Published Sept. 22, 2026 * By Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb * 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Incentive flights offer Airmen and civilian employees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Air Force flight operati  more
LPL Financial Welcomes Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management SAN DIEGO - September 22, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. The teams reported serving  more
MAGA Republican Running For Delegate In Maryland Is Currently Registered To Vote In Texas
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * MAGA Republican Running For Delegate In Maryland Is Currently Registered To Vote In Texas * September 21, 2026 Contact: Media@mddems.org # ANNAPOLIS, MD -This week, Marylanders learned that long-time Texan Charles Murphy who is running for Delegate in Maryland is actually registered to vote in Texas. "Marylanders deserve a leader who actually lives in their community and shares their values, n  more
Mavenir and Neysa Partner to Bring AI-Native Infrastructure to Operators, Enterprises, and Neoclouds
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and Neysa Partner to Bring AI-Native Infrastructure to Operators, Enterprises, and Neoclouds Combined offering pairs the Mavenir AI Integrated Platform with Neysa's AI cloud to give operators, enterprises, and neocloud providers a sovereign, production-ready path to build, deploy, and monetize AI - September 22, 2026  more
MC named among nation's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report
CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 22 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC named among nation's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report * U.S. News & World Report has named Mississippi Christian University (MC) the state's highest-ranked private university. The 2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22, evaluated more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.  more
Military Spouse Commission holds first meeting, identifies top issues
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Military Spouse Commission holds first meeting, identifies top issues * WASHINGTON - The Military Spouse Commission held its first meeting Sept. 21 at the White House. The commission, which President Donald J. Trump established via executive order Aug. 3, is tasked with advising and assisting the president on policies that affect military spouses and famil  more
Military Spouse Commission holds first meeting, identifies top issues
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Military Spouse Commission holds first meeting, identifies top issues * WASHINGTON - The Military Spouse Commission held its first meeting Sept. 21 at the White House. The commission, which President Donald J. Trump established via executive order Aug. 3, is tasked with advising and assisting the president on policies that affect military spouses and families. Secretary of War Pete Hegse  more
Misericordia University Celebrates Physician Assistant Class of 2026
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Celebrates Physician Assistant Class of 2026 * Twenty-five Graduates Complete Rigorous Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University celebrated the Class of 2026 graduates of its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program during a Program Completion and White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7, in Lemmond Theate  more
Moerdler in Law360: Data Center Industry Fuels Demand for Legal Talent
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Moerdler in Law360: Data Center Industry Fuels Demand for Legal Talent * September 22, 2026 The rapid growth of the data center industry is fueling demand for attorneys with experience in data center development and digital infrastructure. Haynes Boone Partner Jeff Moerdler spoke with Law360 about the continued expansion of the data center market in Texas, noting the state's avail  more
National Sorghum Producers Issues Letter to President Trump on U.S. Sorghum Producers Push for Guaranteed Market Access in Upcoming China Trade Talks
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The National Sorghum Producers issued the following letter to President Trump on the U.S. sorghum producers push for guaranteed market access in upcoming China trade talks: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 18, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: As American sorghum farmers move through the 2026 harvest season, thank you for your determination to expand  more
New Exchange Hub Spotlights Services That Support Military Quality of Life
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * New Exchange Hub Spotlights Services That Support Military Quality of Life * * The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has launched a new online Services Hub to spotlight services that support military communities. * Resources include an overview of Exchange services, a guide to available offerings, information about services business managers, business growth opportunities and the hist  more
New faculty take spotlight at Social Sciences Research Relays
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New faculty take spotlight at Social Sciences Research Relays * Wires and pipes. Fish and chips. Fast food. The familiar word combinations helped Kathy Conklin illustrate how experience shapes the way people process language as she joined three other new Rice University faculty members Sept. 14 for the School of Social Sciences' latest Research Relay. Conklin began with a simple experiment, repeatedly usin  more
New NCO primer bridges Army doctrine and real-world practice
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New NCO primer bridges Army doctrine and real-world practice * FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - Army University Press has published "The Noncommissioned Officer: A Primer," a new guide designed to help noncommissioned officers apply Army doctrine to the daily realities of leading and caring for Soldiers. Released Sept. 18, 2026, the primer blends doctrine, hist  more
New scientific research projects study heart/brain connection to migraines, headaches
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New scientific research projects study heart/brain connection to migraines, headaches * DALLAS, TX and WILMINGTON, DE, Sept. 22, 2026 -For the first time, the American Headache Society and the American Heart Association are collaborating to co-fund an Innovative Project Award to advance scientific research on the effects migraine or other headache disorders have on cardi  more
New translational research awards aim to redefine health for women
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New translational research awards aim to redefine health for women * DALLAS, September 22, 2026 -Despite decades of progress in cardiovascular science, women continue to face significant gaps in research, diagnosis and treatment, according to a report published by the American Heart Association and the McKinsey Health Institute. To help close those gaps, the American Hea  more
NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee * NLC President and Louisville, Kentucky Councilmember Kevin Kramer has appointed the 2026 Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of officers and board members to lead NLC in 2027. These leaders will be elected during the Annual Business Meeting at City Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21. NLC's P  more
Oracle Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 23 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises Fusion Agentic Applications for Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM help organizations redefine how HR work gets done Austin, Texas--Sep 22, 2026 Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterp  more
Oracle Partners With Wipro to Strengthen End-to-End Pharmacovigilance Services
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 23 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Partners with Wipro to Strengthen End-to-End Pharmacovigilance Services Collaboration to help life sciences organizations accelerate pharmacovigilance deployment with built-in compliance support Austin, Texas--Sep 22, 2026 Oracle Life Sciences announced a partnership with Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company   more
RELEASE: Casar Leads 100+ Members Demanding Medical Care, Not Deportation, for Man Shot by ICE in Austin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Casar Leads 100+ Members Demanding Medical Care, Not Deportation, for Man Shot by ICE in Austin * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Greg Casar and over 100 Members of Congress demanded that ICE release Wilber Rafael Garces Perez from detention to allow him to receive medical treatment and stop its efforts to deport him. Mr. Garces Perez is a 28-year-old DoorDash driver who was shot in the   more
Rep. Weber Helps Deliver Long-Awaited $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Helps Deliver Long-Awaited $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) celebrated the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's approval of a historic $7.5 billion reimbursement to Texas for border security costs incurred through Operation Lone Star. The reimbursement was approved through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund   more
Rice convenes statewide scientific leadership to build momentum at inaugural Texas Materials Consortium
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice convenes statewide scientific leadership to build momentum at inaugural Texas Materials Consortium * Rice University's Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering (MSNE) at the George R. Brown School for Engineering and Computing convened academic leaders, department chairs and researchers from across the state for the inaugural Texas Materials Consortium Sept. 18. The landmark gathering, insp  more
Rice rises to No. 16 in US News rankings as engineering, business programs climb
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice rises to No. 16 in US News rankings as engineering, business programs climb * Rice University has climbed one spot to No. 16 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings, with the university also earning top 10 recognition for value, undergraduate teaching and student experience. Rice ranks No. 8 among Best Value Schools and No. 8 for Undergraduate Teaching Programs. The universit  more
SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl  more
SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Chairman Cruz: Let's Protect College Sports for the Thousands of Student Athletes Navigating 'the Wild West'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Chairman Cruz: Let's Protect College Sports for the Thousands of Student Athletes Navigating 'the Wild West' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, with a vote of 70-21, the Senate cleared the motion to invoke cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment for the Protect College Sports Act. Ahead of the vote, Senate Commerce  more
SHSU Named Among the Best Value for In-State Students by U.S. News & World Report
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Named Among the Best Value for In-State Students by U.S. News & World Report * As the annual ranking announcement season progresses, Sam Houston State University is celebrating more glowing reviews of the university's programs and efforts. The latest rankings, released by U.S. News & World Report, demonstrate the university's efforts to improve affordability and upward mobility for students. #1  more
Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care * Today, Southwest Airlines announced nearly $5.2 million in donated flights across 83 hospitals and medical transportation organizations through its Medical Flight Network for the 2026-2027 grant year- the largest single cohort in the program's hi  more
Space Force leaders outline blueprint to double force size over next 5 years
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force leaders outline blueprint to double force size over next 5 years * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - Senior Space Force leaders outlined a five-year roadmap to expand the service's personnel, training pipelines and infrastructure during the "Growth of the Space Force" panel at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference,  more
TAMU-CC Earns Three National Rankings in List of 2027 Best Colleges
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC Earns Three National Rankings in List of 2027 Best Colleges Carlos Adamez September 22, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is earning national recognition for the strength and breadth of its academic programs, with three undergraduate programs ranked among the nation's best in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Undergr  more
TCOM student uses art to shine a light on mental health within the medical community
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * TCOM student uses art to shine a light on mental health within the medical community * Doctors and, well, honestly, anyone who wears a white coat is held in high esteem by the general population. They are always there for us; we trust them, and we turn to them when we need physical and mental healing...but who do they turn to when they need healing? You might be surprised to hear t  more
TCU Climbs in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Climbs in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings September 22, 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranked Texas Christian University No. 90 among national universities in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, up seven spots from last year. It is the 16th year TCU has ranked in the top 100. "This year's U.S. News ranking is an important measure of TCU's accelerated momentum as a leading national university an  more
Texan Smart Partners With High School To Expand Financial Education
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Texan Smart Partners With High School To Expand Financial Education * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's Texan Smart initiative is expanding its efforts to strengthen financial capability and economic resilience through a new collaboration that brings the First Generation Investors program to Stephenville High School. The program introduces high school students to investing and personal  more
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: A Legacy Of Discovery, A Future of Innovation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * A Legacy Of Discovery, A Future Of Innovation Sep. 22, 2026 From early disease detection to genome engineering, VMBS researchers have spent more than a century solving the evolving challenges of animal and human health. More than a century ago, veterinary research at Texas A&M was driven by necessity -- scientists worked closely with produ  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Truong Receives Prestigious Los Alamos Fellowship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Truong receives prestigious Los Alamos fellowship Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has selected Toan Truong for its Director's Postdoctoral Fellowship for his work in the advanced metal manufacturing facility in the mechanical engineering department at Texas A&M University. Sep. 22, 2026 By Jason Carranza, Contributor Toan Truong, Ph.D. candidate in the J. Mike Walker '  more
Texas A&M Undergraduate Engineering Programs Improve in National Rankings
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M undergraduate engineering programs improve in national rankings The College of Engineering and eight of its undergraduate engineering programs earned top 10 rankings among public institutions. Sep. 22, 2026 By Steve Kuhlmann, Engineering News Staff Texas A&M University's College of Engineering undergraduate engineering program improved its standing in the U.S. News   more
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Executive Director Keel
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Kelly Keel, executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 21, 2026 Ms. Kelly Keel Executive Director Texas Commission on Environmental Quality P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 Dear Executive Director Keel: With this letter I am directing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits soug  more
Texas Set to Receive $7.5 Billion for Border Security after Rep. Ronny Jackson's Push
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Set to Receive $7.5 Billion for Border Security after Rep. Ronny Jackson's Push * WASHINGTON -Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion in federal reimbursement for border-security costs incurred by the state during the Biden administration, providing long-overdue relief to Texas taxpayers who shouldered the cost of securing the nation's southern bor  more
Texas wine grape growers report strong quality despite tough 2026 season
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas wine grape growers report strong quality despite tough 2026 season * Texas wine grape growers wrapped up an early, weather-battered 2026 harvest that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts forecast to be an outstanding vintage. Widespread spring frost, heavy disease pressure and a long stretch of summer heat and drou  more
The 20 MSP Named Finalist for Third Annual MSP Titans of the Industry Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The 20 MSP Named Finalist for Third Annual MSP Titans of the Industry Awards * The 20 MSP has announced it has been named a finalist for the third annual MSP Titans of the Industry Awards in the Nationwide/Multi-Location category. The award recognizes MSPs with a significant presence in multiple markets and a proven ability to manage multisite operations while delive  more
The 6 different kinds of spider webs -- and what they mean
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The 6 different kinds of spider webs -- and what they mean * Spiderwebs evoke a unique mix of ick and awe. Even if you'd rather they stay far away, it's hard not to appreciate the delicate architecture spiders spin -and not all webs are built the same way. Spiders can produce up to seven types of silk and use them to build at l  more
The John Adams Fellows Program
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * The John Adams Fellows Program * Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business The Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism (SISC) recently hosted the first cohort of the John Adams Fellows Program for an intellectual "bootcamp" featuring the study of the history, ideas, and institutions of the American Founding. C. Bradley Thompson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the SISC, launched the program as a par  more
The secret to a perfect crystal may be an extra turn
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * The secret to a perfect crystal may be an extra turn * Creating a perfect crystal sounds straightforward: Arrange identical building blocks into a repeating, orderly structure. At the microscopic scale, though, even subtle biases in how particles interact can push them in preferred directions, making it harder to form uniform crystalline materials. A Rice University-led study offers a way around that probl  more
The Writer and Her Editor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * The Writer and Her Editor * Two women meet on an artificial beach. One was raised underwater. The other may be a robot. In "Earth 7," her latest novel, celebrated author Deb Olin Unferth explores some of today's most pressing questions with humor, beauty and imagination. Will technology be our salvation of destruction? Is love possible amidst the apocalypse? Can humanity repair the damage it  more
Top Ten: Texas Lutheran University Once Again Ranked by U.S. News
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Top Ten: Texas Lutheran University Once Again Ranked by U.S. News September 22, 2026 There are many criteria by which colleges and universities are judged. But the bottom line is, when students are searching for the right fit--knowing that going to college will require a solid commitment, both personal and financial, one of the sources they look to is the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranki  more
Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment * More than 60 years after the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) pioneered molten salt reactor technology, material from that historic effort are being prepared to support the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors. Through a competitive award issued  more
U.S. and French military medical leaders advance bilateral clinical partnership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * U.S. and French military medical leaders advance bilateral clinical partnership * CLAMART, France -U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Stackle, commander of Medical Readiness Command - Europe, and director of Defense Health Network Europe, recently visited the French Percy National Army Training Hospital to enhance bilateral medical relations and deepen cooperation between U.S. Army Medicine and the French Military  more
U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Texas * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in Texas, making it the fourth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Kilgore College and Weatherford College can now use Federal Pell grants to enroll in short-term, high-quality car  more
U.S. Energy Storage Market Posts Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as Longer-Duration Systems Drive Growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Energy Storage Market Posts Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as Longer-Duration Systems Drive Growth * * The U.S. installed 5.4 GW/18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026. * Total GW installations down 7%, but GWh up 17% year-over-year. A new record. * National average duration of systems increased from 2.8 hours to 3.5 hours year-over-year. * Annual US ener  more
U.S. News: TWU Again Scores High for Social Mobility
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News: TWU again scores high for social mobility Sept. 22, 2026 - DENTON - U.S. News & World Report recognized Texas Woman's among the nation's best for social mobility for the fourth consecutive year and ranked the university's undergraduate nursing and business programs among the country's best. In the social mobility category, U.S. News listed Texas Woman's in the top 16% of institutions that were ran  more
U.S. Rice Supplies Rise as 2026/27 Crop Forecast Falls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Rice Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. RCS-26H, authored by coordinator Vidalina Abadam and contributors Jennifer Bond, Seth Wechsler, Andrew Sowell and Ethan Sabala, projecting higher U.S. rice supplies for the 2026/27 marketing year despite a lower production forecast. Total U.S. all-rice supplies are forecast at 266.4 million hundredweight for the marketing year running from August 202  more
UMass Amherst Moves Up Five Spots to No. 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Public Universities
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Moves Up Five Spots to No. 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Public Universities * The University of Massachusetts Amherst moved up five spots to No. 24 nationally on U.S. News & World Report's Top Public Universities 2027 and is the only public institution in New England to place in the Top 30. For the past 13 years, UMass Amherst has been ranked as a Top 30 public uni  more
University of Houston Continues to Rise Among Nation's Top Public Universities in U.S. News Rankings
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Continues to Rise Among Nation's Top Public Universities in U.S. News Rankings Latest rankings reflect gains in student success and UH's growing stature as a top-tier research institution By Bryan Luhn September 22, 2026 Key Takeaways * Rising among public universities: University of Houston climbed to No. 67 among public universities nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's latest  more
University of Texas El Paso: Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Appoints Andres Payan Estrada as Director
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Appoints Andres Payan Estrada as Director Joined by John Leo De Frank as Assistant Director EL PASO, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) - The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at The University of Texas at El Paso has appointed Andres Payan Estrada as Director and Chief Curator, effective August 1, 2026. He succeeds Kerry Do  more
University of Texas-Austin: New Engineering Discovery Building To Prepare Future Leaders for Texas Industries
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * New Engineering Discovery Building To Prepare Future Leaders for Texas Industries The opening of the Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building completes an $820 million investment in UT engineering facilities that strengthen education, research and industry collaboration. September 21, 2026 The new Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building at The University of Texas at Austin will expand opport  more
University of Texas-Austin: The Tower Restoration - Facts and Figures
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * The Tower Restoration: Facts and Figures Take a look at the current progress of the UT Tower restoration. September 22, 2026 Visible from nearly every part of The University of Texas at Austin's campus, the Tower rises toward the sky in limestone. Near its top, gold-rimmed clocks look out from every direction, while the carillon bells mark every quarter hour. On special occasions, the Tower is lit to celebra  more
USA Lacrosse And IHeartMedia Launch Strategic Partnership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * USA Lacrosse And iHeartMedia Launch Strategic Partnership SPARKS, Md. - USA Lacrosse has entered into a landmark partnership with iHeartMedia, giving the sport access to the nation's largest audio media platform as it continues its ascent ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Under the agreement, iHeartMedia becomes the Official Audio Media Partner of USA Lacrosse, supporting promotional campaigns   more
USDA Cuts U.S. Corn and Sorghum Outlook as Weather Lowers Yields
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Feed Outlook: September 2026,' coordinated by Steven M. Ramsey with contributions from Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and released Sept. 15, 2026, the report lowers U.S. corn and sorghum production forecasts because of reduced yield expectations, while projecting higher corn and sorghum farm prices amid tighter domestic supplies. Global co  more
USDA Projects Tighter Global Cotton Supplies and Higher Prices in 2026-27
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Cotton and Wool Outlook: September 2026,' by Leslie Meyer and Taylor Dew. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and released Sept. 15, 2026, the report projects lower global cotton production, higher mill use, falling stocks and rising cotton prices for the 2026-27 marketing year. It also includes a special analysis finding that U.S. hemp fiber output has expanded rapidly from a  more
UT Dallas Named the Best University in North Texas
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * UT Dallas Named the Best University in North Texas Sept. 22, 2026 The University of Texas at Dallas has been ranked the No. 1 university in North Texas by Forbes America's Top Colleges 2027 rankings, solidifying its place as a premier institution in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. "We are moving to the forefront of the conversation about quality public higher educati  more
UT Sets Academic Performance Records, Remains the No. 1 Public University in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT Sets Academic Performance Records, Remains the No. 1 Public University in Texas This academic year saw a record number of applications and the highest graduation rate in the school's history. September 22, 2026 AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas at Austin began the 2026-27 academic year with new highs in enrollment, freshman applications and student success. The official data, calculated on the 20th  more
UTA earns national recognition in U.S. News rankings
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA earns national recognition in U.S. News rankings * The University of Texas at Arlington continues to earn national recognition for student success and academic excellence, with the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings placing it among the nation's top universities for social mobility and awarding strong marks for several undergraduate programs. UTA ranked No. 4  more
UTMB collaborates with OpenEvidence to integrate AI platform directly into clinical workflows
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB collaborates with OpenEvidence to integrate AI platform directly into clinical workflows * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and OpenEvidence today announced a collaboration that brings evidence-based artificial intelligence directly into clinicians' everyday workflows, giving UTMB physicians and other clinical users secure access to cited medical evidence from withi  more
UTMB Health adds prescription kiosks to urgent care
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health adds prescription kiosks to urgent care * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has launched prescription dispensing kiosks at select urgent care clinics, giving patients faster access to prescribed medications before they leave the clinic. UTMB Health is the first hospital system in the Houston area to offer this amenity. The kiosks are available at sele  more
UTMB president highlights brain health, AI, and primary care at Global Brain Economy Summit
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB president highlights brain health, AI, and primary care at Global Brain Economy Summit * Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, president of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and CEO of the UTMB Health System, called for a fundamental rethinking of healthcare delivery centered on brain health, primary care, and responsible use of artificial intelligence during a panel discussion at  more
UTMB research proposes new way to understand addiction
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB research proposes new way to understand addiction * Why does a person continue seeking drugs when doing so becomes increasingly difficult, frustrating, or harmful? Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) are proposing that part of the answer may involve a breakdown in a natural behavioral "brake" that normally signals when it is time to stop pursuing a goal  more
Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day * It all started with a mole. After Elizabeth Stebbins' life changed "dramatically and traumatically," according to her sister, Kim, she didn't have access to health insurance. This became an issue when Elizabeth needed medical attention for skin cancer but couldn't find a dermatologist t  more
VCU: How I Found My Research - Raven Bacchas Thrives in the EMPOWER Youth Lab
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 22, 2026 How I found my research: Raven Bacchas thrives in the EMPOWER Youth Lab The developmental psychology Ph.D. student, whose research focuses on the experiences of Multiracial and Multiethnic LGBTQIA+ people, has proven to be a prolific researcher and impactful mentor at VCU. By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journey  more
Wesley Salley Earns Top Title as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Wesley Salley Earns Top Title as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion * Sep 22, 2026Pittsburgh, PA-FedEx Freight's Wesley Salley, a senior technician from Round Rock, Texas, was crowned TMCSuperTech 2026 Grand Champion here at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council's National Technicians Skills Competitions. "Being named Grand Champion  more