Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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$25K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Helps Louisiana Veteran Restore Storm-Damaged Home
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Helps Louisiana Veteran Restore Storm-Damaged Home * BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, August 4, 2026-U.S. Army veteran Robert Bray, who served overseas in Iraq, Kosovo and Kuwait, received a $24,737 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas)   more
2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more
7-Eleven Inc. Serves Up Back-to-School Deals for Busy Mornings and Beyond
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Serves Up Back-to-School Deals for Busy Mornings and Beyond Ease back into school day schedules with BOGO Breakfast Wraps, Biscuit Combos and more IRVING, TX -- Class is back in session and 7-Eleven, Inc. is ready with a lineup of breakfast offers and all-day deals that make mealtime one less thing to worry about. Because back-to-school season already comes with enough homewo  more
A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Welcoming Start for FCPS Military Families * Jack, an 11th grader at Robinson Secondary School, hasn't had his learner's permit for a full year, but he has already driven in four states. Travel is a familiar part of military family life. Jack has lived in Alaska, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia (more than once). "You learn to adapt in different environments," Jack said. You   more
AACR Center for Cancer Clinical Trials Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase II Clinical Trial for Locally Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Center for Cancer Clinical Trials Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase II Clinical Trial for Locally Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer * #First-ever AACR-sponsored clinical trial will test whether biomarker-directed treatment approaches can help patients skip surgery and preserve their organs PHILADELPHIA - The AACR Center for Cancer Clinic  more
ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Recap
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Recap * The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its work session and regular meeting on Monday, August 3. Highlights include an update on the Theory of Change Transfer Design Team, a financial report, and an overview of the College's latest marketing campaign, Built for What's Next. Below are highlights from the meeting. Theory of Change D  more
AEI Says Home Prices and Supply are Cooling
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- AEI Housing Center released 'AEI Housing Market Indicators', by Edward Pinto and Tobias Peter, on July 28, 2026. The presentation says its goal is to turn housing data into usable market signals, with coverage for prices, mortgage risk, inventory, sales, and affordability across the nation, states, metros, counties, and census tracts. Housing trends The briefing says preliminary June 2026 year-over-year home price appreciation was 1.6%, down from 1.7% in May and  more
AEI Says SB 840 is Already Adding Texas Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'SB 840: THE FIRST NINE MONTHS', with Edward Pinto as a coauthor and Brennan Griffin of Texas Appleseed and Brita Wallace of Texans for Reasonable Solutions, on July 20, 2026. The report says the Texas law, which lets qualifying commercial and retail parcels be used by right for multifamily and mixed-use housing, has already helped produce or support 8,488 units across 19 large cities. What SB 840 allows SB 840 lets devel  more
AEI Says Texas SB 15 is Already Boosting Starter-home Supply
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'SB 15: THE FIRST NINE MONTHS', by Edward Pinto and Arthur Gailes, on July 20, 2026. The report says Texas' SB 15 law, which lets qualifying developers build small-lot single-family homes by right in certain cities, has already helped create or support 3,564 housing units in the first nine months after taking effect. What the law changed SB 15 gives property owners and developers more freedom over lot size in qualifying c  more
AFIMSC Mission Spotlight: Blaine Kohpay
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following Q&A involving Blaine Kohpay, project manager for Air Force Civil Engineer Center's facilities engineering directorate at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center: * * * AFIMSC Mission Spotlight: Blaine Kohpay * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Meet Blaine Kohpay. Kohpay is the project manager for Air Force Civil Engineer Center's facilities engineering di  more
AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven't hit the ceiling yet
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: * * * AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven't hit the ceiling yet * Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. With smaller supplies of cattle on hand and good demand for beef continuing, prices could hold and go higher yet, said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension live  more
Air National Guard details bonuses, policy changes amid 'Summer Surge Incentives'
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air National Guard details bonuses, policy changes amid 'Summer Surge Incentives' * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives - removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wa  more
Airbnb.org offers free emergency housing to people displaced by wildfires in Washington state
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb.org offers free emergency housing to people displaced by wildfires in Washington state * Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is partnering with Washington 211 to offer free emergency housing to residents displaced by several active wildfires across six Washington counties and three tribal communities. Sta  more
Akin Expands Core and Digital Infrastructure Capabilities With Addition of Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Akin Expands Core and Digital Infrastructure Capabilities with Addition of Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano in Chicago (Chicago) - Akin announced today that Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano have joined the firm as partners in its energy & infrastructure practice in Chicago, adding significant capabilities in transportation, social and digital infrastructure across project development   more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo: * * * Alien Registration Requirements Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth  more
America First Policy Institute: America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping Executive Summary The U.S. beef cow herd has contracted for seven straight years, falling to 27.6 million head on January 1, 2026--the smallest since 1961 (USDA NASS 2026a; Peel 2026a). But the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) July 2026 Cattle report shows the long decline approaching its end: the all-cattle invento  more
America First Policy Institute: New Mexico - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * New Mexico: The Great American Comeback The Economy: Federal Tax Relief Goes Further in New Mexico New Mexico's economy has never been bigger--and Washington just delivered the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025. Because New Mexico's incomes and tax bills run bel  more
American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Society for Nutrition issued the following news: * * * American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) today announced its 2026-2027 leadership, welcoming Keith P. West, Jr., DrPH, MPH, as President and introducing newly elected members of the ASN Board of Directors. Beginning August 1, 2026, these leaders will help guide ASN's scientific, education  more
Another piece of the brain puzzle: Researcher uncovers a hidden neural pathway
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Another piece of the brain puzzle: Researcher uncovers a hidden neural pathway * The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons connected through extraordinarily complex networks. Alfonso Apicella, PhD, a neuroscientist at UT San Antonio, has spent years studying how neurons communicate and how brain circuits shape perception and behavior. In a recent study conducted, Apicella and h  more
Army Engineer R&D Development Center: Simulation Now a Fixture to Optimize USACE Navigation Projects
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * Simulation now a fixture to optimize USACE navigation projects By By Tim Reeves, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center The power of advanced simulation and a world-class research team are now officially at the forefront of how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) builds and modernizes the nation's inland navigation and maritime infrastructure. For   more
ASU-Beebe Little Rock AFB Campus Receives CLEP Honors Military Achievement Award
BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Little Rock AFB Campus Receives CLEP Honors Military Achievement Award * The Arkansas State University-Beebe Little Rock Air Force Base Testing Center has been honored as one of the Top 20 Military CLEP Test Centers in the nation. The site was recognized at the 2026 CLEP Honors Reception in San Antonio, Texas, on June 10. "This national recognition underscores ASU-Beebe's ongoing dedication  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates the American Academy of Pediatrics for Deceptively Promoting Childhood Vaccines for Financial Gain
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates the American Academy of Pediatrics for Deceptively Promoting Childhood Vaccines for Financial Gain * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics ("AAP") over concerns that the organization may be promoting and recommending childhood vaccines for financial gain. The AAP is the largest professional associ  more
Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
ORANGE, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026 * Company operates over 11 GW of capacity across the country ORANGE, Conn. -August 5, 2026 -Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it generated enough electricity during the first half of 2026 t  more
Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused education savings toward a down pay  more
Campaign Legal Center, UCLA Voting Rights Project File Lawsuit in Texas Supreme Court Challenging Galveston's New Unlawful County Government Maps
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Campaign Legal Center, UCLA Voting Rights Project File Lawsuit in Texas Supreme Court Challenging Galveston's New Unlawful County Government Maps * AUSTIN, Texas -On August 4, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) filed a lawsuit at the Texas Supreme Court, asking the court to strike down Galveston County's newly adopted commissioner precinct map  more
Census Bureau: 'Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates - 2024'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-15) by Sara B. Robinson and Amelia K. Ingram entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report presents summary statistics from the 2024 data released by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program of the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2026./1 Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income and pov  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team: * * * States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions - Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to   more
COCJ Alum Receives Highest Honor in Corrections, Continuing Historic Streak
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * COCJ Alum Receives Highest Honor in Corrections, Continuing Historic Streak * For the third consecutive year, a Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) alum has received the E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award from the American Correctional Association, the highest honor bestowed upon a corrections professional in the United States.This year's recipient, retired Lt. Co  more
Congressman Al Green Helped to Secure Half a Million Dollars in Federal Funding to Revitalize Hiram Clarke and Fort Bend Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Helped to Secure Half a Million Dollars in Federal Funding to Revitalize Hiram Clarke and Fort Bend Communities * (Houston, TX) -On Thursday, August 6, 2026, a symbolic check for $500,000 will be presented to the Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority (HCFBRA). The funding, awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Gra  more
Congresswoman Escobar Announces Fall 2026 Youth Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces Fall 2026 Youth Opportunities * Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced leadership opportunities and ways for teens and young adults to get involved in public service and the community. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) The Congressional App Challenge is hosted by Members of Congress for middle school and high school students to en  more
Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the federal agencies responsible for administering the H-2A agricultural guest worker program to make changes to improve its effectiveness. In a letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), State (DOS) and Homeland Security (D  more
CrowdStrike Announces $100,000 International AI Security Challenge
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Announces $100,000 International AI Security Challenge Virtual AI red teaming game in collaboration with AWS, AI Unlocked: Agents of Chaos, helps organizations experience and secure the new enterprise attack surface - AI agents - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced   more
Cruz, Schatz's CHATBOT Act Advances to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Cruz, Schatz's CHATBOT Act Advances to the Senate Floor Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced S. 4407, the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, with unanimous support. The legislation, authored by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tex  more
CyberPatriot camp advances regional Security Operations Center designation
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 5 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * CyberPatriot camp advances regional Security Operations Center designation * This July, San Jacinto College helped train tomorrow's aerospace leaders in cybersecurity skills while advancing its regional Security Operations Center goal. From July 6-10, the South Campus Security Operations Center, a lab equipped with high-performance computers and industry-standard software and monitoring tools, hosted the CyberPa  more
DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation * ARLINGTON, Virginia - 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 col  more
Daines Applauds Court Ruling to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Eliminate Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds Court Ruling to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Eliminate Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Requirement * #Daines Led Provision in Working Families Tax Cut to Eliminate NFA Excise Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that struck down the National Firearm Act's registration requir  more
De La Cruz Urges DHS Secretary Mullin to Prioritize Religious Worker Visa Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Urges DHS Secretary Mullin to Prioritize Religious Worker Visa Applications * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) wrote Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging the agency to prioritize processing religious worker visa applications. Processing delays have impacted religious leaders in Texas and those who rely on these individuals for re  more
Empire Center: New York's Electricity Prices Climb to Third Highest in the U.S.
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * New York's electricity prices climb to third highest in the U.S. Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the third-highest residential electricity prices in the country in May 2026, trailing only Hawaii and California. The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's residential electricity prices at 29.93 cents per kilo  more
Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer * Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors are particularly good at preventing the body's natural immune cells from mounting a strong attack. Researchers at the University of Chicago report a promising new strateg  more
Even light activity may lower stroke, death risk in people with atrial fibrillation
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Even light activity may lower stroke, death risk in people with atrial fibrillation * Research Highlights: * Being physically active was tied to a 9% to 19% lower risk of stroke or death for moderate to high physical activity levels, in an analysis of more than 87,000 adults in Norway. * Study participants had nearly the same health benefits from physical activity, reg  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
FAMU Researchers Use AI to Advance Hurricane Preparedness
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Researchers Use AI to Advance Hurricane Preparedness * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As Florida rolls through another active hurricane season, researchers at Florida A&M University's (FAMU) School of the Environment (SOE) are looking beyond weather forecasts to better understand how storms impact communities long after the winds and rain have passed. Th  more
FDA authorization of flavored nicotine pouches threatens to sustain youth nicotine use
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * FDA authorization of flavored nicotine pouches threatens to sustain youth nicotine use * DALLAS, August 4, 2026 -The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration's announcement authorizing four flavored on! nicotine pouches from Helix Inno  more
Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to launch pilot survey of the private credit market
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to launch pilot survey of the private credit market * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the forthcoming launch of a pilot survey exploring lending trends in the U.S. private credit direct lending market. After rapid growth in recent years, the U.S. direct lending market is estimated   more
Fernando Leibovici joins Dallas Fed's international research group
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Fernando Leibovici joins Dallas Fed's international research group * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has named Fernando Leibovici as assistant vice president in the research department's international group. He starts in his new role on Aug. 16. Leibovici will aid the group's focus on globalization and its implications for monetary policy. He will also help lead key initiatives at   more
From Classroom to Clinic: BJACH Prepares Army's Newest Physical Therapy Specialist
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Clinic: BJACH Prepares Army's Newest Physical Therapy Specialist * FORT POLK, La. -After months of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training, Pfc. Kentson Darnell reached a milestone marking the beginning of his Army medical career during a graduation ceremony at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital. Darnell completed the final phase of the Army's Physical Therapy Specialist (68  more
Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging -- is proud to announce its newest elected officers. These individuals were chosen by GSA's membership, which consists of more than 6,000 researchers, educators, and practitioners. The officers are responsible for matters of  more
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state wildfire response resources in anticipation of increased fire weather conditions in areas of the Texas Panhandle beginning today. "I directed the Texas Division of E  more
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant For Panhandle and South Plains
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant For Panhandle and South Plains * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant totaling more than $8 million to strengthen electric reliability for Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association members in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. The grant supports projects that improve electric transmissio  more
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,416,902 to Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. Through this grant, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin will provide customized training for 1,486 new and current workers at 18 rural hospitals and one urgent care  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Matt Glaves and Jerry Romero and appointed Chris Anderson to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on September 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor appointed Lindsay Price and Matt Hohon to the board for terms set to expire  more
Hospitals nationwide recognized for commitment to advancing high-quality cardiovascular health care
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Hospitals nationwide recognized for commitment to advancing high-quality cardiovascular health care * DALLAS, August 5, 2026 -Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, and improving survival depends on health care teams delivering timely, coordinate  more
How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market * ASA members say the path forward requires deeper customer relationships, greater speed and service, and a clearer value proposition. EMERGE Best Practices Roundtables in Arlington, TX. Photo by Mike Miazga During the flurry of ASA events this spring, one of the most popular aspects for attendees continued to be the  more
HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas
ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas * Hardin-Simmons University recently welcomed educators, administrators, specialists, and parents from across the region for the Literacy and Learning Dyslexia Institute, a professional development conference focused on the latest research and best practices in dyslexia identification and intervention. The featured speaker was Dr. Tim Odegard, pro  more
Huston-Tillotson's Historic "White House" Set To Get Much-Needed Renovations
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson's Historic "White House" Set To Get Much-Needed Renovations * Austin, TX -Boxes are being packed, offices are being cleared and Huston-Tillotson University (HT) administrators are finding temporary homes across campus as HT prepares for another major investment in Bluebonnet Hill. And the reason for all the moving? A major renovation is about to begin. Work began on July 29 on the historic  more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview With Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers 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,   more
Idaho National Laboratory: America Built Nuclear Power in Idaho First. Now It's Doing It Again
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * America built nuclear power in Idaho first. Now it's doing it again. American researchers and engineers first split the atom for usable electricity in Idaho. They built the reactor prototype of the nation's first nuclear submarine there. They raised more than 50 one-of-a-kind reactors on an 890-square-mile stretch of Idaho desert. Idaho was the cradle for the first a  more
Inmate who ran gun trafficking organization from state prison sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force investigation
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Inmate who ran gun trafficking organization from state prison sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force investigation * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 38-year-old resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been ordered by a federal judge to prison for conspiring to "straw purchase" firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. A straw purchase of firearms in  more
Johnston in Bloomberg Law: Why Delayed Investigations May Kill Your Trade Secret Claims
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Johnston in Bloomberg Law: Why Delayed Investigations May Kill Your Trade Secret Claims A recent Federal Circuit decision underscores the risks companies face when they delay investigating potential trade secret misappropriation claims. Haynes Boone Partner Lee Johnston authored an article for Bloomberg Law, examining how the court's ruling in Insulet v. EOFlow highlights the impor  more
Joint City University Advisory Board kicks off 2026-27
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Joint City University Advisory Board kicks off 2026-27 * Members of the Clemson University and City of Clemson communities are joining together in the Holcombe Family Engagement Room of the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center on Thursday, Aug. 6 for a 2026-27 kickoff meeting of the Joint City University Advisory Board (JCUAB). The annual kickoff event brings together University and City leaders prior t  more
Justice Department Secures Agreement With Connecticut Children's to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Justice Department Secures Agreement with Connecticut Children's to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care" Connecticut Children's becomes the third hospital to reach an agreement with the Department of Justice to stop providing sex-rejecting procedures to minors - Today, the Department of Justice announced another resolution with a leading children's medical center arising from the D  more
Liberty University: President Costin Urges New Class of Student-doctors to Be God's Hands and Feet in Reaching the Lost
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * President Costin urges new class of student-doctors to be God's hands and feet in reaching the lost By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement In speaking to 160 new student-doctors at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine's first Convocation of the school year on Wednesday, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin encouraged them to be the hands and feet of Christ as they  more
Lisa Campos named Sandy Barbour Nike DI FBS Athletic Director of the Year
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Lisa Campos named Sandy Barbour Nike DI FBS Athletic Director of the Year * UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos has been named the Sandy Barbour Nike DI FBS Athletic Director of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports. Campos was recognized for her leadership in guiding UTSA Athletics through one of the most successful periods in the department's history. Campos also was   more
More than 700 Lions Earning Their Degrees this Weekend at ETAMU Graduation
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 5 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * More than 700 Lions Earning Their Degrees this Weekend at ETAMU Graduation * Several hundred students will join the esteemed ranks of East Texas A&M University alums at summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for August 7 and 8 at the University Field House. In total, 768 Lions are set to graduate, an increase of 12 graduates over Summer 2025. Th  more
National Sorghum Producers Urges Senate to Preserve Year-Round E15, Advance Farm Bill
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sorghum Producers posted the following news release: * * * National Sorghum Producers Urges Senate to Preserve Year-Round E15, Advance Farm Bill * WASHINGTON (Aug. 5, 2026) -National Sorghum Producers today called on members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to preserve permanent nationwide, year-round E15 language in the Agricultural Act of 2026 and advance the Farm Bill. The updated Senate pro  more
New World Screwworm is a Threat to Small Ruminants as Well as Cattle
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- 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
Ohio Wesleyan University Esports Director Horne Recognized as National Association of Collegiate Esports Emerging Director of the Year
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Powered Up * The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has named Nevin Horne, director and head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University's Esports Program, as its 2026 Emerging Director of the Year. NACE, the largest association of varsity collegiate esports programs in North America, describes the award as honoring new directors who display "outstanding leadership and mentorship, while actively  more
Operation Homefront Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release: * * * Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Breanna "Bre" Baer as its Vice President of Field Development. In this capacity, Baer is responsible for the strategy and total revenue raised by fundraising field staff, overseeing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to build strong partnerships with corporate and f  more
Organist Jens Korndorfer to Perform at John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * Organist Jens Korndorfer to Perform at John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series * DUBUQUE, Iowa - German American organist Jens Korndorfer, DMus, will perform at the sixth annual John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque. The recital is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Ce  more
Phone-Free Schools: Baylor Expert Says Restrictions Can Restore Student Focus
WACO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Phone-Free Schools: Baylor Expert Says Restrictions Can Restore Student Focus Thoughtful school phone policies can improve student engagement, behavior and well-being By Kelly Craine From buzzing notifications to social media, mobile phones constantly compete for students' attention. Even when a device is not being used, its presence can interfere with classroom learning and face-to-face interaction, said William L. S  more
Pipeline between Lake Wales HS, Polk State Engineering Technology helps shape future for STEM in community
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Pipeline between Lake Wales HS, Polk State Engineering Technology helps shape future for STEM in community * Polk State College's newest articulation agreement - the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway Program with Florida Polytechnic University - will enhance STEM education at the College and make a profound impact on the local workforce. Partially responsible for creating that pipeline is Mike Sargent. Sargent serve  more
Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria * In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti that Awaits Action in the Senate Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement in vigorous support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and the famili  more
Quality of Life on the Front Lines: Exchange Accelerates Mission Support in Mainland Japan
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Quality of Life on the Front Lines: Exchange Accelerates Mission Support in Mainland Japan * YOKOTA AIR BASE - Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Brad Bingham visited Exchange locations across mainland Japan this week, meeting with associates and leaders on the ground to hear firsthand how the Department of War's largest retailer is supporting Warfighters from all branches of  more
Rare Broad-Winged Hawk Released at University of Wyoming After Discovery on Campus in June
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Rare Broad-Winged Hawk Released at UW After Discovery on Campus in June At the edge of the University of Wyoming's Prexy's Pasture Thursday, July 30, people gathered around a rare sight in Wyoming for this time of year -- a broad-winged hawk. The uncommon bird of prey was found on campus in June with a fractured beak and a significant parasite load. A month later, the young hawk, healed and ready to resume  more
Rice remembers trustee emeritus Doyle Arnold, champion of economics education and public discourse
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice remembers trustee emeritus Doyle Arnold, champion of economics education and public discourse * "Everything inside the walls of the classroom was fabulous." When Doyle Arnold '70 reflected on his Rice University education during an interview with Rice News in March 2026, that was one of the first things he said. What followed was the idea that would come to define much of his legacy at the university.   more
Rice to lead $15M Army Research center for next-generation sensing and communications
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to lead $15M Army Research center for next-generation sensing and communications * Rice University has received a $15 million award from the U.S. Army Research Office to establish a five-year research center dedicated to advancing secure sensing, imaging and communications. The Center for Large Aperture Secure Sensing, Imaging and Communications, or CLASSIC, brings together researchers from universities a  more
Rocketry Association withstands Texas weather, enjoys impressive launch
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 5 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Rocketry Association withstands Texas weather, enjoys impressive launch * In early June, deep in the Permian Basin of west Texas, members of the Auburn University Rocketry Association (AURA) packed their 11-foot-long rocket into a box truck and began the 16-hour journey back home. It was quite an experience. Brutal weather marred the 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC),  more
Rugged, Powerful and Charged Up for Adventure: 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Rugged, Powerful and Charged Up for Adventure: 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland * * Available In Base and Premium Grades with Standard All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE(r) * 375 Total System Horsepower with Powerful Acceleration (0-60 MPH in 4.5-seconds) * Ample Utility with 74.3-Cubic Foot Rear Cargo Area with Seats Folded Flat and 8.4-inch Ground Clearance * Well-Equipped Interior with Stan  more
Safe + Sound challenges can build a safer workplace
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Safe + Sound challenges can build a safer workplace * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - Since 2012, the Department of the Air Force has partnered with OSHA in the Safe + Sound week campaign. This partnership encourages members to maintain a culture where safety is an operational priority that directly supports mission readiness. The use of the Safe + S  more
San Jac logistics program earns $30,000 in Transportation Club scholarships
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 5 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac logistics program earns $30,000 in Transportation Club scholarships * PASADENA, Texas - Seven students and one professor in San Jacinto College's Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program received Transportation Club of Houston scholarships totaling more than $30,000. The scholarships represent 30% of the club's $100,000 in annual awards to students in logistics, sup  more
Sarla Aviation scales urban air mobility with Siemens Xcelerator
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Sarla Aviation scales urban air mobility with Siemens Xcelerator * Siemens today announced that Sarla Aviation is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to accelerate the development of its next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Based in Bengaluru, India,  more
SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers Competitive E2G Grants Target Key Areas for Reindustrialization - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA's Empo  more
Sen. Cruz Delivers Opening Remarks on Muslim Brotherhood Threat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Delivers Opening Remarks on Muslim Brotherhood Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, chaired a hearing titled Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America. The hearing examined the Muslim Brotherhood's efforts to seize influence insi  more
Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination * The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general. Reuters reports that Blanche agreed to rescind the controversial $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to which Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolin  more
Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States * Murray: "Mr. Blanche told us all exactly what he plans to do if Senators confirm him. His goal was to make the Dobbs decision 'permanent in every single state.' Every. Single. State." Murray: "This isn't just a confirmation vote anymore-it's a roll-call vote on which Senators endorse banning abo  more
Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Alerts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Alerts * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen emergency alerts during natural disasters. Sens. Ossoff and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently introduced the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act to improve distribution of wireless emergency alerts (WEA). The bipartisan legislation wou  more
Seventh Circuit Reminder: Employers Must Look to State Law When a Power of Attorney Is Used to Waive Spousal Benefits
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Seventh Circuit Reminder: Employers Must Look to State Law When a Power of Attorney Is Used to Waive Spousal Benefits A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Havlik v. University of Chicago, underscores that plan administrators must look to the governing state's power of attorney ("POA") laws to determine both whether a POA is valid and wh  more
Sheehy Introduces the Use Sovereignty to Reduce Rx Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Sheehy Introduces the Use Sovereignty to Reduce Rx Act Senator Tim Sheehy today introduced the Use Sovereignty to Reduce Rx Act (USTRx Act), a bill to combat unfair, foreign pharmaceutical price controls that force the American people to shoulder the cost of developing lifesaving drugs while other countries reap the benefits. "America leads the world in developing lifesaving medicines,   more
Sidley Wins Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" and Earns Multiple Honors at the Texas Legal Awards 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Wins Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" and Earns Multiple Honors at the Texas Legal Awards 2026 * Sidley earned "Litigation Department of the Year" honors in the Finance category at the Texas Legal Awards 2026, presented by Texas Lawyer. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has received the Finance "Litigation Department of the Year" honor. The   more
Siemens Advances Smarter, More Resilient Power Grids
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Advances Smarter, More Resilient Power Grids * Acapulco, Guerrero, 2026. Siemens Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the country's energy infrastructure through its participation in the 2026 International Summer Meeting on Power and Industrial Applications (RVP-AI) and the International Fall Meeting on Com  more
Stanford Medicine Researchers Awarded $20 Million for AI-guided Research Facilities
STANFORD, California, Aug. 6 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine researchers awarded $20 million for AI-guided research facilities Stanford Medicine researchers are developing standards to enable programmable cloud laboratories to implement experimental protocols originally written by and for humans. By Adam Hadhazy The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a collaboration led by Mark Musen, MD, PhD, professor  more
Strong at any age: UTMB Health strength-training program helps older adults improve health and independence
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Strong at any age: UTMB Health strength-training program helps older adults improve health and independence * Geri-Fit, a community-based, progressive-resistance strength-training program led by the Patient Education Program (PEP) at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health), is helping older adults build more than muscle. According to a new study published in the journal   more
SwRI develops improved medium-duty hydrogen engine
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI develops improved medium-duty hydrogen engine * August 5, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute successfully completed development of an optimized spark-ignited hydrogen (H2) internal combustion engine (ICE) designed for medium-duty commercial vehicles. The multiyear development resulted in an H2-fueled ICE that demonstrates diesel-like torque characteristics and perform  more
SwRI study finds evidence of liquid recently flowing on Pluto's surface
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI study finds evidence of liquid recently flowing on Pluto's surface * August 5, 2026 -A new study led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides evidence that liquid nitrogen is rising to Pluto's surface through cracks in the northern edge of the Sputnik Planitia, part of the massive heart-shaped glacier on the dwarf planet's surface. This is the first evidence of  more
SwRI-led study demonstrates PUNCH's potential to improve space weather forecasts
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led study demonstrates PUNCH's potential to improve space weather forecasts * August 4, 2026 -A Southwest Research Institute-led paper documents how NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere mission could greatly improve the ability to forecast the arrival of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These vast clouds of magnetized plasma can disrupt satellites, pow  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Transforming Low-cost Plastic Waste Into Premium Lubricants
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Transforming low-cost plastic waste into premium lubricants A new study reveals a method to convert difficult-to-recycle polyvinyl chloride waste into lubricants that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech and the C  more
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Announces Blue & Gold Commitment to Extend Education, Scholarships to Local Teachers
KINGSVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * TAMUK announces Blue & Gold Commitment to extend education, scholarships to local teachers Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is partnering with local school districts to offer scholarships to teachers who want to pursue a graduate degree. The Blue and Gold Commitment initiative was announced at the university's annual superintendent symposium Thursday in the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Cent  more
Texas Democratic Party: Texans Aren't Buying It - Prices Spiked Under Corrupt Ken Paxton Because Of Policies He Supports - And We Have The Receipts
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Texans Aren't Buying It: Prices Spiked Under Corrupt Ken Paxton Because Of Policies He Supports - And We Have The Receipts Corrupt Ken Paxton didn't release a single new policy for the first 478 days of his campaign, and now, Paxton is trying to cover up his price-spiking agenda- but we have the receipts. Texas Democratic Party Spokesperson Ryan Martin: "No Texan is buying that Corrupt Ken Paxton   more
UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award * Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate dean for global engagement and head of the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award in recognition of her contributions to international education in Arkansas. The award was prese  more
UCLA Health: Study Uses Living Human Brain Tissue to Map How Electric Stimulation Affects Neurons, Genetic Activity
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study uses living human brain tissue to map how electric stimulation affects neurons, genetic activity Findings could refine deep brain stimulation therapies for conditions like Parkinson's disease and cognitive decline - Neurons that once encoded a person's memories are now helping researchers identify genetic targets that may one day help preserve memory and slow cognitive decline in other  more
University of Alabama-Huntsville Nursing Dean Dr. Hyochol Ahn Sees Exciting Future for College, Healthcare, Community
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 6 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New UAH Nursing Dean Dr. Hyochol Ahn sees exciting future for college, healthcare, community Ann Marie Martin With high-achieving students, innovative new programs and partnerships to expand its reach, the College of Nursing is thriving at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. The college's many accomplishments impressed new Nursing Dean Dr. Hyochol B  more
University of Texas Health Science Center: Congenital Heart Disease Institute Inspires Future Innovators
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Congenital heart disease institute inspires future innovators By Clarissa Webb and Roman Petrowski A new generation of scientists took its first steps toward advancing congenital heart disease research this summer as students from across the country explored leading-edge science, engineered living tissues, and gained hands-on laboratory experience through the inaugural Center for Innovation  more
University of Texas Health Science Center: Tsusaki Inducted Into Fellows of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Tsusaki inducted into Fellows of American Association of Nurse Practitioners By Lizzy Spangler Rebecca Tsusaki, PhD, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC, an assistant professor of graduate studies at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners during the association's national conference June 25. The respected designation recognize  more
USGS Report Estimates 83 Billion Metric Tons of Gulf Coast Coal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Regional Characterization of Coal Resources in the Gulf Coast Coal Region--In Support of Coal as a Potential Source for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements', Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5045, by Peter D. Warwick, Robert C. Reedy, and Bridget R. Scanlon. Prepared with The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology and published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026, the report says the Gulf Coast coal region   more
Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 05, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Victory Medi  more
Vikings legend John Randle joins 'Greats of the Game' event
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Vikings legend John Randle joins 'Greats of the Game' event * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The EMC Greats of the Game at the Sanford International has finalized its lineup for the 2026 event with the addition of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle. Randle joins award-winning country music artist Jordan Davis, former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudol  more
Virginia Tech: Scientists Turn One of the World's Most Hated Plastics Into Premium Lubricant
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the remaining material into synthetic lubricant-based oils that perform competitively with commercial product  more
WestKai Private Wealth Joins LPL Strategic Wealth
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * WestKai Private Wealth Joins LPL Strategic Wealth SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Don A. Harrell, CFP(R) of WestKai Private Wealth has joined LPL Financial's supported independence model, LPL Strategic Wealth. Harrell's team reported serving approximately $400 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan   more
Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains * AMARILLO, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) -Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The plan outlines specific actions, technologies and operation  more
Yardi Matrix projects modest national multifamily rent growth for 2026
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix projects modest national multifamily rent growth for 2026 * Data over 6 months points to gradual reversal of slowdown through the early 2030s SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2026 - After analyzing six months of confirmed leasing data, Yardi(r) Matrix forecasts modest growth   more
Your Old Electronics Could Help Power Tomorrow's Technology
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 5 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Your Old Electronics Could Help Power Tomorrow's Technology * ETAMU scientists are developing a process to recover a critical semiconductor material from electronic waste, helping reduce dependence on foreign imports. Researchers at East Texas A&M University are helping tackle one of the nation's growing technology challenges by developing a proce  more