News Tipoffs - Texas Editors
Acquisition leader assumes new role at MICC Field Directorate Office at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Acquisition leader assumes new role at MICC Field Directorate Office at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
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Following the June selection of Col. Randy Garcia as chief of staff for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Aundair Kinney has assumed duties as acting director of the MICC Field Directorate Office-For
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ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR, EARVIN 'MAGIC' JOHNSON, KYLE CHANDLER, DAVE FRANCO WITH GUEST HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 10-14
BURBANK, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR, EARVIN 'MAGIC' JOHNSON, KYLE CHANDLER, DAVE FRANCO WITH GUEST HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 10-14
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ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comed
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ARTesian Gallery & Studios: A center for Chickasaw and other First American artists
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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ARTesian Gallery & Studios: A center for Chickasaw and other First American artists
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SULPHUR, Okla. -The ARTesian Gallery & Studios is a central hub for Chickasaw and other First American artists to share their work and stories with the public.
The ARTesian Gallery is featuring "Statements in Color," an exhibit by Chickasaw Hall of Fame artist Paul "Lance" S
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of Central New York in Syracuse as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickma
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Corte Argentino USA LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Corte Argentino USA LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspection
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 - Corte Argentino USA LLC, located in Aventura, Fla., is recalling approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef products that were imported from Argentina without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Depart
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Dhani Prakoso joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Dhani Prakoso joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory
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Long before he pursued veterinary science, Dhani Prakoso, DVM, Ph.D., was the child who couldn't ignore an animal in need.
Growing up in Surabaya, Indonesia, the country's second-largest city, Prakoso saw the challenges facing stray animals in a community w
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DPAA Marks 800th Korean War Identification at Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release:
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DPAA Marks 800th Korean War Identification at Korean/Cold War Annual Government Briefing
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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a significant milestone in the accounting mission during its annual Korean/Cold War Government Briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, Aug. 6-7, marking the 800th identification from the Korean War.
The annual event, held for the firs
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FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Over Coleman, Texas, Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish Class E airspace over Ranch at Double Gates Airport in Coleman, Texas, to support instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
The proposed rule would establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile radius of the airport. The action would update 14 CFR part 71 and FAA Order JO 7400.11K, which conta
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FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Over Havana, Illinois, Hospital Heliport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to establish Class E airspace over Mason District Hospital Heliport in Havana, Illinois, to support instrument flight rule operations.
The proposal would establish controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Mason District Hospital Heliport. The FAA said the action is needed to support instrument procedures being developed for the
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
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Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 45 high-achieving graduates during the July 30 Medallion Celebration at the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall.
The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university's most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.
The
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Governor Abbott Announces Skybox, Digital Realty, Mara Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Skybox, Digital Realty, Mara Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that data center companies Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.
"I established clear guardrails to ensure data centers protect our electric grid, conserve our water, respect our neighbo
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Governor Abbott Touts Texas Crime Rate Decline For Third Straight Year
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Touts Texas Crime Rate Decline For Third Straight Year
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Governor Greg Abbott today touted that under his current term the crime rate in Texas fell for the third consecutive year, according to new Uniform Crime Reporting data released by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The statewide rate dropped 13% in 2025.
"Tough laws and strong law enforcement have reduced crime every year
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How to Spread Gratitude in the Workplace and Change Mindsets
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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How to Spread Gratitude in the Workplace and Change Mindsets
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A research team led by Texas Tech's Lauren Locklear explores how gratitude spreads from leaders and impacts the workplace culture.
A little gratitude can go a long way.
Just how far workplace gratitude can go is at the center of a new paper by Lauren Locklear, assistant professor of management at the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business at Texas Te
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Justice Department Partners With Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Justice Department Partners with Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee
The Proposed Settlement with Two of Western Tennessee's Largest Hot-Mix Asphalt Suppliers would Prevent Competitive Harm from APAC's Purchase of Standard Construction
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
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Luther College is proud to announce its spring 2026 graduates. They were honored at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24.
At the ceremony, Gideon Armah-Amissah was awarded the Luther College Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal. That award is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the c
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NRC Renews License for Dewey-Burdock Uranium Recovery Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the enCore Energy Corp., Corpus Christi, Texas, license for the Dewey-Burdock Uranium In-Situ Recovery Project in Fall River and Custer Counties, South Dakota.
The NRC issued renewed Source and Materials License SUA-1600 on June 18, 2026, authorizing enCore Energy Corp., formerly identified as Powertech (USA) Incorporated, to operate the project facilities and possess uranium source and byproduct material, subject to li
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Rep. Doggett, 11 Co-Signers Issue Letter to International Boundary & Water Commission, Customs & Border Protection, Homeland Security, State Depts.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, with 11 co-signers issued the following letter to the International Boundary and Water Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
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The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Secur
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Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 22, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick,
I am writing to seek information about the Departme
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Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations
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The Senate, Aug. 6, confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to serve as the next Chief of Space Operations as the domain becomes increasingly contested and critical to national security.
Schiess, who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, will succeed Ge
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Sen. Cruz Issuess Letter to Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Secretary Rubio:
I write to urge the State Department to conduct a Diplomatic Security tiered assessment of Somalia and establish a separate, region-specific Travel Advisory for Somaliland.
The Departmen
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Slow down: Back to school means sharing the road
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Slow down: Back to school means sharing the road
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As parents and children prepare for the new school year, drivers should be mindful of increased traffic and activity around schools.
School buses will be stopping frequently to pick up and drop off students, young cyclists may be commuting to and from school, and parents wil
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Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2026 award winners
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2026 award winners
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Exceptional achievements by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program agents and associates were recognized at the Texas Extension Specialist Association, TESA, professional development conference recently
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Uncovering a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Uncovering a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
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A study published in Nature Cell Biology reports a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that might lead to novel therapies to treat this cancer while minimizing harm to normal cells.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions studied a new way that drugs that neutralize mutations of enzyme FLT3 work.
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US Army officially authorizes Army-wide wear of the Jungle Tab
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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US Army officially authorizes Army-wide wear of the Jungle Tab
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The Department of the Army officially approved the Army-wide wear of the Jungle Tab as an official Skill Tab, formally recognizing the elite jungle warfare expertise of our Soldiers across the entire force.
The tab is now authorized for any current Active, Reserve, and National Gu
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USASMDC Announces Winners of 2026 Best Squad Competition
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 8 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026:
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USASMDC announces winners of 2026 Best Squad Competition
FORT BLISS, Texas - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command has named the winners of its 2026 Best Squad Competition held at Fort Bliss, Texas, July 28-31.
The 1st Space Brigade, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, won the title of USASMDC Best Squad after four days of grueling events that tested
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