Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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'We are the ember': Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 'We are the ember': Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs * DAYTON, Ohio - Gen. Dale White traveled to Dayton to deliver a message of speed in acquisition. His keynote address was part of Life Cycle Industry Days at the Dayton, Ohio Convention Center. LCID is presented by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Facing hundreds of defense acq  more
2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED * \-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pur  more
74% of Gen Z want small town trips over big cities--three creatives lead the way
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 74% of Gen Z want small town trips over big cities--three creatives lead the way * Gen Z is done waiting for a place to trend before booking it. Nearly half of Gen Z's trending fall destinations this year are small towns rather than major cities or well-known hotspots, according to internal Airbnb data1. To meet that shift, we're launching 'have u considered,' a cam  more
Abbott's Latest Data Center Declaration Is a Faux Pause
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Abbott's Latest Data Center Declaration Is a Faux Pause * AUSTIN, Texas -Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's latest attempt to address the state's data center crisis is so vague that it should be considered meaningless, Public Citizen said today, again calling on the governor and the Texas Legislature to approve a true moratorium. In a press release, Abbott on Monday said he was directing the state's gr  more
Admissions Team Ready to Welcome Future USU Eastern Students
PRICE, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news: * * * New Admissions Team Ready to Welcome Future USU Eastern Students * As students begin planning for college, the USU Eastern Admissions team is ready to help make the process as simple and supportive as possible. Led by Assistant Director of Recruitment Kevin Van Der Spek in his new leadership role, the team also welcomes new Admissions Specialist Zoey Howa as they continue helping students and famil  more
ADNOC Deploys SLB Technology Across its Rig Fleet Through AI-Enabled Operations Center
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * ADNOC Deploys SLB Technology Across its Rig Fleet Through AI-Enabled Operations Center Sovereign cloud deployment enables faster decisions, earlier risk detection and secure AI-powered operations at scale - ADNOC has deployed its AI-enabled Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) across its fleet of more than 120 onshore and offshore drilling rigs, enabled by SLB's DrillOps(tm) intellige  more
AFA Statement on Passing of Rep. Kay Granger
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Statement on Passing of Rep. Kay Granger * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) mourns the passing of Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, whose nearly three-decade tenure in the House of Representatives included being chair of the House Appropriations Committee and time on its defense subcommittee. Rep. Granger was a strong supporter of the Air Force's crit  more
AgriLife Extension takes diabetes education into rural Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension takes diabetes education into rural Texas * More than 3.2 million Texas adults live with diabetes, and rates run highest in rural communities least equipped to manage the fallout - kidney disease, vision loss, heart disease - that strain families and local health systems already stretched thin. The Texas A&M Agr  more
America First Policy Institute: Lousiana - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * LOUISIANA: THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK The Economy: Federal Tax Relief Is Accelerating a Louisiana Investment Boom Louisiana is putting together one of the strongest growth stories in the South: a record-sized economy, back-to-back historic private investments, a sweeping state tax reform--and now the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation under the Working Families Tax Cu  more
American Farm Bureau Federation: 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge. "Farme  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Mamdani's Government-Run Grocery Stores Will Cost A Lot & Risk Putting Neighborhood Stores Out of Business
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Mamdani's Government-Run Grocery Stores Will Cost A Lot & Risk Putting Neighborhood Stores Out of Business A Zohran breadline will be coming to a borough near you. After receiving a bailout from the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, the Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, announced preliminary plans for his 5-borough, government-run grocery stores, intended to solv  more
Any degree of physical activity may slow cognitive decline particularly in Hispanics, UT Health San Antonio study suggests
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * Any degree of physical activity may slow cognitive decline particularly in Hispanics, UT Health San Antonio study suggests * SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2026 - Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline later, with exercise particularly beneficial for Hispanics, new research from UT Health San Antonio, th  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company. In   more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Cold Case Unit's Arrest of La Porte Man Who Murdered 16-Month-Old Child Over a Decade Ago
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Cold Case Unit's Arrest of La Porte Man Who Murdered 16-Month-Old Child Over a Decade Ago * Attorney General Ken Paxton's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit is announcing the arrest of Eric Johnson in connection with the 2012 homicide of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey. Johnson was taken into custody by La Porte Police Department officers after new investigat  more
AVOXI Has Been Granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * AVOXI has been granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications This company is recognized for delivering AI-driven enterprise voice communications that strengthen customer ownership through trus  more
Axiom Space Appoints Chief of International Operations for New Switzerland Entity
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space Appoints Chief of International Operations for New Switzerland Entity Axiom Space, a leader in human spaceflight services and developer of era-defining space infrastructure, appoints Dr. Renato Krpoun as Chief of International Operations - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to lead the new Axiom Space,  more
Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown * "Senator Schumer has said he wants to avoid a shutdown. It's time to prove it. The question is: Do Democrats in this body have the courage to stand up to the extremists who have taken over their party?" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep the government open  more
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard in Title IX
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard in Title IX * U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jim Justice(R-W.Va.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Title IX Clarification Act, whic  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Oklahoma Fourth Quarter 2025
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Oklahoma Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Oklahoma were 83,371, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 70,488, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissione  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Aug. 3, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that one year ago  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Aug. 3, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.8 percent in the Houston-Pasadena, TX Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that one year ago, H  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.00 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inc  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.32 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inclu  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.44 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that highe  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.18 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups in  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Jonesboro May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Jonesboro May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Jonesboro, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.29 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups include  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups inclu  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawton May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawton May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Lawton, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.09 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included mana  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.88 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters note  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Oklahoma City May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Oklahoma City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.00 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.17 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included   more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Tulsa May 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Tulsa May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Workers in the Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.40 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included manage  more
Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1  more
CAIR Applauds Senate Democrats' Boycott of Ted Cruz's Anti-Muslim Hearing Amid Unprecedented Levels of Manufactured Hate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * CAIR Applauds Senate Democrats' Boycott of Ted Cruz's Anti-Muslim Hearing Amid Unprecedented Levels of Manufactured Hate Cruz's witness list includes representatives of organizations known for promoting anti-Muslim narratives - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded Democratic S  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announced the Deployment of Additional Firefighting Resources and Specialized Personnel to Washington and Oregon
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California is deploying more firefighters and resources to both Oregon and Washington, help  more
Castro Statement on Release of Emely Suaza and Dad from Dilley Trailer Prison
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Release of Emely Suaza and Dad from Dilley Trailer Prison * Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the release of 16-year-old Emely Charloth Suaza Chambo and her dad, Fernando Suaza Ortiz from ICE detention: "Emely Suaza and her dad have been released from the Dilley Trailer Prison! I am glad that she is back with her mom, little brothers, a  more
Caterpillar Reports 2nd-Quarter 2026 Results
PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results * Second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues increased 24% to $20.5 billion * Second-quarter 2026 profit per share of $7.77; adjusted profit per share of $8.17 * Deployed $2.2 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced secon  more
Commerce Dept. Authorizes Avant Technology Foreign-Trade Zone Production in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized limited foreign-trade zone production activity for a Avant Technology Inc. facility in Pharr, Texas, covering solid-state drives and memory modules. The authorization follows a production notification submitted on July 2, 2025, for operations within Foreign-Trade Zone 12. The Foreign-Trade Zones Board processed the application under its regulations and published a notice seeking public comment on   more
Commerce Dept. Invites Comment on CGT US Foreign-Trade Zone Production Request
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from CGT US Ltd. seeking approval to expand production activity at Subzone 80E in New Braunfels, Texas, to include automotive upholstery products. The application proposes adding supported upholstery coated with polyvinyl chloride coverstock as a finished product, along with zinc borate, zinc-based PVC stabilizers and color paste as foreign-status materials. Duty rates on the prop  more
Committee Releases Revised Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Committee Releases Revised Protect College Sports Act The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the revised text of the Protect College Sports Act following the public endorsement Friday night from the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences. Less than two months after the introduction of t  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT DOD FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS INJURED IN IRANIAN STRIKE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT DOD FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS INJURED IN IRANIAN STRIKE * Congressman Pat Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to p  more
Cornyn Votes to Advance Blanche Nomination for Attorney General in Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Advance Blanche Nomination for Attorney General in Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered the following remarks before voting to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General out of committee and to the Senate floor. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "I've   more
Culinary grad named James Beard Best Emerging Chef
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 3 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Culinary grad named James Beard Best Emerging Chef * Adrian Torres was eating breakfast with friends when his phone rang. On the other end was Chef Chris Shepherd from the Southern Smoke Foundation yelling. Torres had already seen his name on the list of nominees. Now, hearing Shepherd's voice, it became real. "We all cried and celebrated right there at the table," he said. That morning marked the beginning o  more
DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026. As a result of this collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory e  more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first  more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Reveal Hidden Structure of a Quantum Fluid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Reveal Hidden Structure of a Quantum Fluid The advance establishes a new solid-state platform for studying high-temperature Bose-Einstein condensates in semiconductor devices, and could one day enable quantum information science, quantum simulations, coherent optoelectronics, and future exciton-based devices. Key Takeaways * A Bose-Einstein Condensat  more
Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Dilley Detention Facility, Calls On Judiciary Republicans To Hold Committee Oversight Hearing On The Treatment Of Children And Families In ICE Detention
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Dilley Detention Facility, Calls On Judiciary Republicans To Hold Committee Oversight Hearing On The Treatment Of Children And Families In ICE Detention Staff site visits provide new insight into the cruelty of the illegal Trump mass deportation agenda on children & families, including inhumane conditions  more
Education Secretary McMahon's "National Call to Action" to University Presidents and Governing Boards: What Institutions Need to Know
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Education Secretary McMahon's "National Call to Action" to University Presidents and Governing Boards: What Institutions Need to Know * Key Takeaways: * On August 3, 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued an open letter to all university presidents and governing board members asking institutions to publicly describe their commitments to "rigorous teaching, pathbreaking   more
Endowment Provides Catalyst for Aspiring Business Leaders
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Endowment Provides Catalyst for Aspiring Business Leaders * OXFORD, Miss. - For more than 20 years, the Gillespie Business Model Competition has provided student entrepreneurs at the University of Mississippi with professional feedback, mentoring and financial capital to pursue their dreams. An Ole Miss alumna hopes to help expand those opportunities with a new endowment. Katherine Avery, a financi  more
Everyday Electric Confidence Returns for 2027 with Toyota bZ
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Everyday Electric Confidence Returns for 2027 with Toyota bZ * * Available in XLE and Limited Grades, Both in a Choice of Front- or All-Wheel Drive * 314 Mile Manufacturer-Estimated Total Driving Range Rating on the XLE Plus FWD Model* * Equipped with North American Charging System (NACS) Port for Compatibility with Most DC Fast Charging Stations in the U.S. * 338 Total System  more
Experienced Tax Partner Megan Jones Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group in Century City
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Experienced Tax Partner Megan Jones Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group in Century City * LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) - Tax attorney Megan Jones has joined Holland & Knight's Century City office as a partner in the Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group. Ms. Jones helps individuals, family offices and businesses navigate comp  more
Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Addresses Personal For  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Brad Boswell, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, counsel F. Brooke Dunn, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners Cindy Irani and A. Scott Chinn: * * * Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations   more
FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank, N.A., Dallas, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: * * * FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank, N.A., Dallas, Texas * WASHINGTON-The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today approved a deposit insurance application for Augustus National Bank, N.A. (Augustus National Bank), a newly chartered national bank to be headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organizers of Augustus National Bank applied to the O  more
FERC Sets Environmental Review Schedule for Dearborn County Lateral Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the schedule for preparing an environmental assessment for a Texas Gas Transmission LLC proposed Dearborn County Lateral Project, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, a natural gas pipeline planned across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to supply fuel to a Vistra Corp. Miami Fort Power Plant in Hamilton County, Ohio. The application, filed under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, seeks a Certi  more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen: * * * Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC  more
Freezing fire: UT San Antonio scientists discover breakthrough for green energy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Freezing fire: UT San Antonio scientists discover breakthrough for green energy * As the global push for cleaner energy intensifies, solid oxide fuel cells have emerged as a promising option. They turn hydrogen or other renewable fuels directly into electricity and heat without combustion, eliminating virtually all pollution and boosting efficiency to over 60%. But a major downside has kept the  more
From AI Experiments to Industrial Advantage: How KBR is turning AI into Real-World Outcomes
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From AI Experiments to Industrial Advantage: How KBR is turning AI into Real-World Outcomes * For the past few years, the AI conversation has been dominated by large language models. While they have captured attention, the next phase of AI will create value in a very different way. The real opportunity lies in domain-specific   more
FSU expands Stamps Scholars partnership to support top students
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expands Stamps Scholars partnership to support top students * Florida State University is expanding its partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program to provide the most generous scholarship in university history to five first-year students per year. The scholarship will cover up to four years of each student's full cost of attendance, plus $20,000 in enrichment funding to support internships, study  more
Fujifilm Launches FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000
VALHALLA, New York, Aug. 5 -- Fujifilm North America issued the following news: * * * Fujifilm Launches FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000 Interchangeable lens projector with 12,000 lumen brightness and 4K compatibility and the industry's only "folded type rotatable lens mechanism" expands immersive spatial design capabilities - FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division, announces the launch of "FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000" (FP ZUH12000), an interchangeable lens projector that s  more
Fujifilm Launches High-Brightness ZUH12000 Projector for Large-Scale Visual Displays
TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Fujifilm Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Fujifilm Launches FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000 Interchangeable lens projector with 12,000 lumen brightness and 4K compatibility Featuring the industry's only*1 "folded type rotatable lens mechanism," further expanding possibilities for immersive spatial design - FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of "FUJIFILM PROJECTOR ZUH12000" (FP ZUH12000), an interchangeable lens projector that supports high  more
Goodwin Represents Tinicum in Strategic Investment in GracoRoberts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Represents Tinicum in Strategic Investment in GracoRoberts * Goodwin's Private Equity team represented Tinicum, L.P., and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated in its strategic investment in GracoRoberts, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas,  more
Governor Abbott Announces over $6.1 Million In Grants To San Antonio Area Veteran Service Organizations
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces over $6.1 Million In Grants To San Antonio Area Veteran Service Organizations * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $6,187,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 24 organizations in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will pro  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Peeler To Credit Union Commission
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Peeler To Credit Union Commission * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Chance Peeler to the Credit Union Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2031. The Commission is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Credit Union Department and serves as the primary point of accountability for ensuring that state credit unions function as a system. Chance Peeler of   more
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension For Texans Affected By Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension For Texans Affected By Flooding * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed during July's severe weather and  more
Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Historic Milestone: CenterPoint Energy Completes 500 Miles of Strategic Power Line Hardening
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Historic Milestone: CenterPoint Energy Completes 500 Miles of Strategic Power Line Hardening Miles of CenterPoint hardened power lines greater than the distance from Houston to Midland Suite of GHRI resiliency actions includes installing stronger, storm-resilient poles and automation devices, undergrounding power lines and clearing high-risk  more
Haynes Boone Advises Tracsis PLC on Two Transactions in One Week
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Tracsis PLC on Two Transactions in One Week A corporate team from Haynes Boone's London office advised Tracsis PLC, a leading transportation technology provider, on the sale of Tracsis Events Ltd to a management team backed by UK private equity investor Connection Capital, marking the second deal on which Haynes Boone has advised Tracsis in the past week. Conn  more
House Appropriations Chairman Cole Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Committee Chairwoman Granger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Cole Mourns Passing of Chairwoman Kay Granger, Honors Trailblazing Legacy House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement on the passing of former Chairwoman Kay Granger, whose life, legacy, and work have left a lasting mark on the House Appropriations Committee and nation: Chairman Tom Cole said, "It is with hea  more
House Appropriations Ranking Member DeLauro Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Chairwoman Granger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on the Passing of Former Chairwoman Kay Granger House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on the passing of former House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Congresswoman Kay Granger. Congres  more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh: * * * The House Passes the KIDS Act On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online  more
How to exercise without the gym
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How to exercise without the gym * Movement is crucial for the body and benefits overall health, but going to the gym is not for everyone. Some prefer to play sports while others might not know where to start when it comes to exercise. A Baylor College of Medicine orthopedic surgeon shares simple ways to add movement to your routine at home. Those who do not exercise often but need physical activity sh  more
ICYMI: Congressman Pete Sessions Launches Bipartisan Military & Veteran Housing Caucus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Pete Sessions Launches Bipartisan Military & Veteran Housing Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) announced the launch of the bipartisan Military & Veteran Housing Caucus (MVHC), a congressional caucus dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen financial readiness, military-to-civilian transition, homeownership, economic mobility, and housing stability f  more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers * WASHINGTON - During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Gra  more
Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines * Customers looking to catch their favorite team on the gridiron, hear some live music at a festival, watch cars race, or lace up their racing own racing shoes are in luck! Southwest Airlines(r) has nearly 300 flights in its fall schedule specifically designed to connect Customers with the events that are most important in their lives.   more
Left of 'Go': CSAF's vision for allied airpower depends on language, regional expertise, and culture
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Left of 'Go': CSAF's vision for allied airpower depends on language, regional expertise, and culture * MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: "The most effective airpower is combined airpower." Speaking at the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference  more
Linear Hydraulic Cylinder Imports From Five Countries Face ITC Trade Investigations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of linear hydraulic cylinders from Canada, China, India, Mexico and South Korea to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the imports are materially injuring, threatening material injury to, or materially retarding the establishment of a U.S. industry. The investigations follow a petition filed on July 29, 2026, by the Hydra  more
LPL Research Launches New Model Portfolios to Expand Advisor Capabilities
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * LPL Research Launches New Model Portfolios to Expand Advisor Capabilities SAN DIEGO -- LPL Financial LLC today announced that LPL Research has launched a new suite of Building Block Model Portfolios, expanding its model portfolio platform to more than 70 offerings. Designed to provide advisors with greater flexibility in portfolio construction, th  more
LSU Shreveport's new volleyball program has pieces in place to compete during inaugural season
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 4 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSU Shreveport's new volleyball program has pieces in place to compete during inaugural season * SHREVEPORT - Caitlin Clampitt had a decision to make. The volleyball outside hitter completed her junior college career in Texas, but she was homesick to return to her Shreveport roots. Clampitt was leaning toward coming back to Shreveport and ending her volleyball playing career when  more
Marco Palma to lead Responsive Agriculture at Texas A&M AgriLife institute
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Marco Palma to lead Responsive Agriculture at Texas A&M AgriLife institute * Marco Palma, Ph.D., has been named associate director for Responsive Agriculture at the Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Palma is an AgriLife Research fellow, director of the   more
National League of Cities Recognizes Contributions of Former Congresswoman Kay Granger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * National League of Cities Recognizes Contributions of Former Congresswoman Kay Granger * On behalf of the nation's cities, towns and villages, the National League of Cities (NLC) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Kay Granger: "As the first female mayor of Fort Worth, Texas and a former city councilmember, Congress  more
New Admissions Team Ready to Welcome Future USU Eastern Students
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * New Admissions Team Ready to Welcome Future USU Eastern Students * As students begin planning for college, the USU Eastern Admissions team is ready to help make the process as simple and supportive as possible. Led by Assistant Director of Recruitment Kevin Van Der Spek in his new leadership role, the team also welcomes new Admissions Specialist Zoey Howa as they continue helping students and families confidently  more
New World Screwworm is a Threat to Small Ruminants as Well as Cattle
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * New World Screwworm is a Threat to Small Ruminants as Well as Cattle * New World screwworm (NWS) has now been confirmed in 42 domestic animal cases across Texas and New Mexico as of mid-July. Arkansas sheep and goat producers should treat this as an active, evolving threat rather than a distant possibility, Dr. Ian Daniel, Extension livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at P  more
Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut * Phoenix Racing crossed the finish line to place third among U.S. teams and sixth overall in its debut at the biennial Electrek American Solar Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1. The Florida Polytechnic University team finished the eight-day, 1,500-mile cross-country race just behind the University of Washington and S  more
Questions about watering your yard? There's an app for that
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Questions about watering your yard? There's an app for that * Wondering when to water your lawn? The free WaterMyYard app takes the guesswork out of irrigation, helping you save water and money. Get the WaterMyYard app Never over- or under-water your lawn again. WaterMyYard is a free program that tells you exactly when your lawn  more
Real Estate Finance Lawyer Kevin Wakefield Joins Jones Day in Dallas
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Real estate finance lawyer Kevin Wakefield joins Jones Day in Dallas Kevin Wakefield has joined Jones Day as of counsel in its Real Estate Practice. He is based in the Firm's Dallas Office. Mr. Wakefield represents banks and other institutional lenders in a variety of real estate transactions, with an emphasis on the origination of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans. He also advises clients on the acquisit  more
RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Introduces the Permanent CBDC Ban Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Introduces the Permanent CBDC Ban Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, legislation that would permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a Central Bank Digital Currency. A CBDC would expose Americans to unconstitutional financial surveillance and give the Federal Reserve unchecked power over i  more
Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care   more
Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - S  more
Rice researcher honored for advancing science behind AI and human assessment
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researcher honored for advancing science behind AI and human assessment * As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly involved in decisions about hiring, education and health care, ensuring those systems are accurate, fair and trustworthy has never been more important. That's the focus of research by Tianjun Sun, assistant professor of psychological sciences at Rice University, whose work developing   more
Sahajanand Medical Technologies accelerates medical device innovation with Siemens' Teamcenter
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Sahajanand Medical Technologies accelerates medical device innovation with Siemens' Teamcenter * Siemens today announced that Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd (SMT), a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical devices, has deployed Teamcenter(r) software for product lifecycle management (PLM) from the Siemens Xcelerator port  more
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are applauding the Senate's unanimous passage of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 to restore Americans' access to critical bankruptcy programs by reinst  more
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are applauding the Senate's unanimous passage of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 to restore Americans' acce  more
Sens. Cruz, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution reaffirming America's support for free and fair elections i  more
Simple Energy expands Siemens Xcelerator adoption to scale electric vehicle engineering
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Simple Energy expands Siemens Xcelerator adoption to scale electric vehicle engineering * Siemens announced today Simple Energy, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has expanded its adoption of Siemens' cloud-based software solutions to support advanced product engineering and digital transformation as the company scales it  more
SMU, Southwest Research Institute launch two projects to advance the future of energy storage
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * SMU, Southwest Research Institute launch two projects to advance the future of energy storage * In brief: * SMU and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are working on two SPARKS-funded research projects focused on advancing next-generation energy storage technologies. * The first project aims to improve solid-state batteries for electric vehicles by engineering ultra-thin films that stabilize critical  more
Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhance  more
Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program. In support of Golden Dome for America, the program is developing a proliferated Low-Earth Orbi  more
Summer Intern Pulse Survey: As AI Reshapes Entry-Level Work, Gen Z Prioritizes Career Growth and Critical Thinking
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Summer Intern Pulse Survey: As AI Reshapes Entry-Level Work, Gen Z Prioritizes Career Growth and Critical Thinking * NEW YORK, August 4, 2026 - While AI reshapes work, Gen Z interns are laser focused on career growth, ranking it as the No. 1 most important factor when choosing a  more
Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms This recognition highlights Telstra Health's innovation, clinician-led approach, and leadership in advancing connected healthcare through FHIR-  more
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: WHO Estimates Show Foodborne Parasites Still Taking Global Toll
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 5 (TNSxrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New WHO Estimates Show Foodborne Parasites Still Taking A Global Toll The report was supported by Texas A&M researcher Dr. Christine Budke, who helped update World Health Organization data that is used to guide global health priorities and resource allocation. Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have renewed public attention to foodborne par  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Friesen Named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Friesen named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Dr. Rebecca Friesen has been selected as a 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar for her dedication to teaching and enriching students' learning experiences. By Grace Dalton, Contributor Dr. Rebecca Friesen received the 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar award, which recog  more
Texas Democratic Party: Families Deserve State Leadership in the Absence of Federal Aid
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Texas families deserve state leadership in the absence of federal aid DALLAS, TX -- As families in Kerr County continue recovering from devastating floods, Texans are once again witnessing neighbors carrying the burden while communities wait for federal assistance. Volunteers, local organizations, and donors have stepped up to help, but charity should never be expected to replace government leadershi  more
Texas Southern University's School of Communication Unveils Hollywood-Grade Virtual Production LED Wall to Advance Filmmaking and Digital Media Curriculum
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University's School of Communication Unveils Hollywood-Grade Virtual Production LED Wall to Advance Filmmaking and Digital Media Curriculum * Texas Southern University (TSU) School of Communication announces the landmark installation of a new, state-of-the-art virtual production LED wall. The cutting-edge technology blends real-time computer graphics with traditional filmmaking techniques; thi  more
TIRR Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann Hospitals Once Again Earn Top Recognition by U.S. News & World Report
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * TIRR Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann hospitals once again earn top recognition by U.S. News & World Report TIRR Memorial Hermann is ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Houston, No. 1 in Texas and No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Rehabilitation Hospitals rankings for 2026-2027. TIRR Memorial Hermann has been one of the nation's best rehab faciliti  more
TMC Announces April Through June 2026 Financial Results
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * TMC Announces April Through June 2026 Financial Results * Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter, which ended June 30, 2026. TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Aug. 4, 2026) - Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 2,395,000 units, a decrease of approximately 16,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated b  more
Toyota Expands American Red Cross Partnership With $1,000,000 Disaster Relief Donation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * Toyota expands American Red Cross partnership with $1,000,000 Disaster Relief donation As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, support helps power nonstop response to major disasters - The American Red Cross recognizes Toyota for its increased investment of $1 million to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This pre-disaster donation builds on Toyota's longstanding support and helps ensu  more
TPPF Urges Supreme Court to Rein in Federal Agency Power, Protect Right to Independent Courts
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Urges Supreme Court to Rein in Federal Agency Power, Protect Right to Independent Courts * AUSTIN - Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards, LLC, urging the Justices to affirm that federal administrative agencies cannot bypass real, constitutional courts to fine private employers. At  more
Trinity University: New, Old Approach to Philosophy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * A New, Old Approach to Philosophy Trinity University researcher brings circle practice to San Antonio community Summary: Trinity Environmental Studies major researches indigenous "circle practice" as a method for learning, community-building. By Jeremiah Gerlach In San Antonio's main library, Jackson Jones '28 came to believe in the power of the circle. Jones, one of several Trinity University students who'  more
TRISH seeks input to maximize scientific value of commercial spaceflight biosamples
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * TRISH seeks input to maximize scientific value of commercial spaceflight biosamples * With the expansion of commercial spaceflight, researchers have an unprecedented opportunity to better understand how space travel affects human health. To help realize that potential, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Space Medicine announced today   more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S. * Funding will support runway improvements and family-friendly infrastructure in 44 states and two territories WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrast  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $870 million to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features for American fam  more
U.S. Beekeepers Sue USDA, Alleging Imported 'Organic' Honey Misleads Consumers and Violates Federal Law
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- 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 news: * * * U.S. Beekeepers Sue USDA, Alleging Imported 'Organic' Honey Misleads Consumers and Violates Federal Law Four major U.S. commercial beekeeping operations have sued the USDA, alleging the agency allows millions of pounds of imported honey to carry the USDA organic seal through  more
U.S. News & World Report Names Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Among Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Names Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Among Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 in Texas * Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is ranked No. 2 in the Austin Metro area and No. 16 in Texas among U.S. News' latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 505 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas  more
UMass Boston Orchestra explores Middle Earth as New Conductor Takes the Baton
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * UMass Boston Orchestra explores Middle Earth as New Conductor Takes the Baton * Rebecca Roesler joins Performing Arts Faculty, plans a celebration of Tolkien on The Lord of the Rings film anniversary The Recital Hall will delve into a sort of musical Middle Earth this fall, as the new Conductor for the UMass Boston Orchestra plans a J.R.R. Tolkien tribute in celebration of the 25t  more
University of Michigan to Repatriate Associated Funerary Object to Caddo Nation, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that an associated funerary object is culturally affiliated with the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory covers one lot of archaeolog  more
University of Texas Dallas: Leaders of Quantum Revolution To Converge for Summit
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Leaders of Quantum Revolution To Converge for Summit By Amanda Siegfried Just as the microchip revolutionized information processing, quantum information science is poised to transform computing, communications, data security and electronics by harnessing the unique properties of quantum physics. Leading experts in quantum science and technology from academia and industry, as well as Texas an  more
US Department of Labor finds child labor and wage violations at 3 San Antonio bakery and cafe locations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor finds child labor and wage violations at 3 San Antonio bakery and cafe locations * SAN ANTONIO - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered thousands in back wages and assessed penalties after a federal investigation revealed child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations by the operators of three La Panaderia Bakery & Cafe locations in San Antonio. The department's Wage an  more
UT MD Anderson ranks No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for 12th year in a row
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson ranks No. 1 in the nation for cancer care for 12th year in a row * * Ranking reflects commitment to excellence in evidence-based cancer care * Two specialties receive national rankings, and six procedures and conditions earn High Performing ratings The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was named No. 1 in the nation for cancer care in U.S.   more
UT San Antonio makes Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers for Company Culture'
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio makes Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers for Company Culture' * UT San Antonio has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of "America's Best Employers for Company Culture," earning national recognition for fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and a shared sense of purpose. The recognition places the university among the top 400 organizations in the U. S.   more
UT San Antonio researchers link sleeping long hours with elevated Alzheimer's- related protein
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio researchers link sleeping long hours with elevated Alzheimer's- related protein * A new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of UT San Antonio, has found that regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the blood. The researchers reported that regular sleep durations beginning at 8.5 hours  more
UT Tyler Seeks Participants for Community Literacy Project
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Seeks Participants for Community Literacy Project * The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking participants for the 2026-27 Parent-Powered Literacy Project to promote early childhood literacy in East Texas. Conducted in partnership with Chapel Hill Independent School District, Longview Independent School District and UT Tyler's K-16 Literacy Center, this initiative is designed to   more
Virginia Tech: University Receives $20 Million Grant for Cloud-based Semiconductor Lab
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab By Hannah Williams A team of Virginia Tech researchers received a $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cloud-based semiconductor laboratory. The Virginia Tech Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) Node will allow the team to make the university's semiconductor faciliti  more
Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service * MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 4, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and families on Thursday, Sept. 10 through Saturday, Sept. 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities. Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in Min  more