Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
ACLU of New Jersey Executive Director Sinha Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Amol Sinha, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for convening this hearing and f
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Aramark Student Nutrition Schools Recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Participation in the Farm Fresh Challenge
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Student Nutrition Schools Recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Participation in the Farm Fresh Challenge
Each fall, school nutrition teams across Texas take part in the Texas Department of Agriculture's "Farm Fresh Challenge", a statewide effort focused on bringing more locally grown foods into sc
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Baylor College of Medicine Signs Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement to Advance Xenoliver Transplantation Research
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Baylor College of Medicine Signs Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement to Advance Xenoliver Transplantation Research
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Baylor College of Medicine today announced that a new research agreement with United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, will provide up to $5 million a year for five years to establish the Baylor College of Medicine Center for Xenoliver Transplantation and
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Casar Leads Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 18 members of Congress calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately schedule open hearings with the CEOs of America's largest AI companies. The letter is co-led by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
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Casar Leads Demand for Information from Anthropic About Security Incidents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Demand for Information from Anthropic About Security Incidents
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 21 members of Congress demanding OpenAI disclose additional information about the company's disclosure that Anthropic models have, in three separate incidents, hacked unsuspecting companies without Anthropic's knowledge.
In a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the members write
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Casar Leads Demand for Information From Open AI About Security Incident
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Demand for Information From Open AI About Security Incident
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 28 members of Congress demanding OpenAI disclose additional information about a "deeply troubling cybersecurity incident" in which a frontier model exploited a security vulnerability to access the Internet without permission and hack into another organization.
In a letter to OpenAI C
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Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Similarly, and directly relevant to the subject of today's hearing, section 103(a)
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Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
Former New York City Police Department Commissioner and Los Angeles Police Departm
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CNN's Isobel Yeung Reports in "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN's Isobel Yeung Reports in "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
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August 10th, 2026
NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, NY - (August 10, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the growing mainstream appeal of performance-enhancing drugs. "Stacke
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Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Report Finds Greenhouse Gases, Sea Levels, and Ocean Heat Reached Record Highs in 2025
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news:
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Report finds greenhouse gases, sea levels, and ocean heat reached record highs in 2025
Nearly 20 CIRES scientists contributed to the annual review of Earth's climate
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Greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea levels, and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2025, according to the 36th annual State of the Climate report released today by the Bul
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Cornyn, Colleagues' Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Colleagues' Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week Passes Senate
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AUSTIN - On Saturday, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jim Justice (R-WV), Peter Welch (D-VT), James Lankford (R-OK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Shelley Capito (R-WV), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Michae
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Dallas College Becomes NIKE-Branded Athletics Program, a First for a Texas Community College
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Dallas College issued the following news release:
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Dallas College Becomes NIKE-Branded Athletics Program, a First for a Texas Community College
Dallas College Athletics has entered into a multi-year agreement with BSN SPORTS to become a NIKE-branded athletics program, positioning Dallas College as the first community college in Texas with this distinction and among a select group of institutions aligned with one of the most recognized brands in sports.
The par
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Dr. Michael E. Jones Named Tarleton State Chief of Police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Michael E. Jones Named Tarleton State Chief of Police
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University has named veteran law enforcement leader Dr. Michael E. Jones as the University Police Department Chief of Police, pending approval by The Texas A&M System Board of Regents. Jones brings nearly 30 years of experience in policing, corrections, emergency management, public safety training and homela
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Fact Check: President Trump Underscores PCSA Protections for Women's Sports, Calls on Senate to Pass Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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FACT CHECK: President Trump Underscores PCSA Protections for Women's Sports, Calls on Senate to Pass Bill
In an official White House memo, the Office of the White House Counsel yesterday made clear that "the Protect College Sports Act would not preempt state laws prohibiting men from participating in women's sports."
Misinformation ha
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FFRF Action Fund: Military Chaplain Bill Would Privilege Clergy
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund: Military chaplain bill would privilege clergy
The FFRF Action Fund is sounding the alarm over legislation that would dramatically expand the power and legal protections of military chaplains.
Sens. James Lankfo
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First Mid Bank & Trust Explains Why Buying a Home is Smarter Than Renting
MATTOON, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release:
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First Mid Bank & Trust Explains Why Buying a Home is Smarter Than Renting
Expert insight on building equity, creating long-term wealth, and making the most of homeownership
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With rising housing costs and evolving market conditions often creating confusion and uncertainty, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) believes homeownership continues to be one of the strongest ways to build long-term wealth
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Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
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Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russia's banks, energy revenues, shadow fleet, and global enablers while strengthening the path to a just and lasting peace
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congre
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Frost & Sullivan Marks 20th GIL Summit in China With Landmark Shanghai Gathering
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Marks 20th GIL Summit in China with Landmark Shanghai Gathering
Business leaders, policymakers and innovators explore AI, industrial transformation and global growth as Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary
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SHANGHAI, China -- Frost & Sullivan welcomed more than 2,000 b
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Getting to Know the Air Force Security Forces Center Commander
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Commander Colonel Gregory R. Bodenstein:
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Getting to know the Air Force Security Forces Center commander
Col. Gregory R. Bodenstein took command of the Air Force Security Forces Center in June, bringing 24 years of Air Force experience to the AFIMSC enterprise.
As the AFSFC commander, he directs the day-to-day operations of the center
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Governor Abbott Announces Bristol Myers Squibb Expansion In Harris County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Bristol Myers Squibb Expansion In Harris County
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Houston, with a capital investment of approximately $2.3 billion that will create nearly 500 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $4.89 million has been extended to Bristol Myers Squib
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Governor Abbott Announces Open AI Commits To Comply With His Data Center Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Open AI Commits To Comply With His Data Center Standards
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Open AI 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 neighborhoods, and pay their own way," said Governor Abbott. "They must n
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Governor Abbott Appoints Fossett to 137th Judicial District In Lubbock County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Fossett to 137th Judicial District In Lubbock County
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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott appointed Laura Beth Fossett as Judge of the 137th Judicial District Court in Lubbock County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026.
Laura Beth Fossett of Lubbock has served as an assistant district attorney in the Lubbock Criminal District Attorney's Office for the last 14 years. She i
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Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Ranks Second for Highest Hourly Wage Growth
HELENA, Montana, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Ranks Second for Highest Hourly Wage Growth
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Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana ranks second in the nation for the highest hourly wage growth according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. From 2024 to 2025, the average hourly wages in Montana increased 4.7 percent.
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Harvard Medical School: Researchers Add a Piece to the Puzzle of How Labor Begins
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Researchers Add a Piece to the Puzzle of How Labor Begins
Aging placenta offers insight into causes of preterm birth, potential therapeutic target
By Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess
Scientists studying pregnancy haven't yet solved the complex puzzle of what determines when labor begins, including the causes of preterm labor (delivery before 37 weeks). But a team led by researchers a
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Haynes & Boone Issues Commentary: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down OSHA's Mental Health Recordkeeping Rule
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following commentary by partner Mini Kapoor and associate for northern Virginia Jonathan Keller:
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down OSHA's Mental Health Recordkeeping Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated1 OSHA's mental illness recordkeeping rule, which requires employers to record employees' work-related mental illness once a qualified health care provider connects the illness to
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Haynes Boone Advises Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit on Financing for Sagepoint Logistics Platform
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Haynes Boone Advises Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit on Financing for Sagepoint Logistics Platform
Haynes Boone advised Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit (PSIC) in connection with a senior secured financing involving Sagepoint Logistics, a subsidiary of Sagepoint Energy.
The financing enables PSIC to support the launch and expansion of Sagepoint Logistics' dedicated
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HFTP Board of Directors Approves Bylaws Updates
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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HFTP Board of Directors Approves Bylaws Updates
HFTP announced that its Global Board of Directors has approved updates to the association's governing bylaws, effective August 10, 2026. The revisions are the result of a thorough review by the HFTP Bylaws Task Force, which met twice-a-month over six months. The task force's proposal was formally presented to the association's board of di
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham,
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Huston-Tillotson Athletics Partners with Influxer to Expand NIL Opportunities for Student-Athletes
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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Huston-Tillotson Athletics Partners with Influxer to Expand NIL Opportunities for Student-Athletes
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Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University (HT Athletics is expanding opportunities for student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness through a new partnership with Influxer, a platform specializing in personalized, officially licensed collegiate merchandise.
Through the partnership, HT stu
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Iowa A.G. Bird, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Sam Altman
CEO
OpenAI
3180 18th Street
San Francisco, California 94110
Dear Mr. Altman:
We write in our capacities as the Attorneys General of Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. We
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Iowa State University Hires New Slate of Economics Professors
AMES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news:
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Read More about New slate of economics professors hired at Iowa State University
Four new faculty members will join the Department of Economics at Iowa State University later this month, with a fifth arriving in January 2027.
A search for a sixth faculty member will begin this fall, with a focus on candidates who have expertise in agricultural processing.
These faculty appo
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Judicial Watch Sues FBI for Fauci Cell Phone Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Judicial Watch Sues FBI for Fauci Cell Phone Records
Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for the contents of Anthony Fauci's government-issued cell phones. The phones were provided to former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Fauci and later reportedly recovered by the FBI
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Justin Kendrick Once Again Named to Becker's List of 'Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know'
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release:
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Justin Kendrick Once Again Named to Becker's List of 'Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know'
Memorial Hermann Health System proudly announces that Justin P. Kendrick, Senior Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, has once again been named to Becker's Hospital Review's list of 'Community Hospital Presidents and CEO
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Katie Gray Recognized in 2026 Texas Legal Awards as a "Rising Star"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Katie Gray recognized in 2026 Texas Legal Awards as a "Rising Star"
HOUSTON - Mayer Brown partner Katie Gray has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the General Litigation category of Texas Lawyer and Law.com's 2026 Texas Legal Awards, which recognizes lawyers under 40 making a lasting impact on the Texas legal landscape.
A member of the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution prac
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KBR Awarded $208 Million Army Contract to Advance Next-Generation Tactical Munitions
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Awarded $208 Million Army Contract to Advance Next-Generation Tactical Munitions
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HOUSTON, August 10, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today Trinzic, the planned spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business, has secured an estimated $208 million cost-plus-fixed-fee task order to continue supporting the U.S. Army
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Lamar University Recognized for Volunteer Service at Southeast Texas Food Bank
BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Lamar University recognized for volunteer service at Southeast Texas Food Bank
By April Thompson
Lamar University has been recognized by the Southeast Texas Food Bank for contributing over 250 volunteer hours for 2025. Students from the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing contributed more volunteer hours than any other Lamar student organization during the past year, demonstrating the school's commitment to servic
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LIBRE Debuts New Ad Featuring Texas Mom Who Helped Advance School Choice Win
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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LIBRE Debuts New Ad Featuring Texas Mom Who Helped Advance School Choice Win
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ARLINGTON, VA (8/4/26) -The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, released a new bilingual ad highlighting LIBRE's role in advancing educational freedom in Texas through the story of Nancy Lara, a Rio Grande Valley homeschooling mom who helped advocate for Senate Bil
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Local Governments and Legal Services Organization Move to Defend Immigration Rule After Trump-Vance Administration and Texas Collude to Overturn It
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release:
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Local Governments and Legal Services Organization Move to Defend Immigration Rule After Trump-Vance Administration and Texas Collude to Overturn It
Motion to Intervene Challenges Unprecedented Consent Judgment that Eliminated Longstanding Immigration Court Procedures Wit
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LPL Financial Opens Focus 2026, Bringing Together Thousands of Advisors to Explore the Future of Wealth Management
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release:
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LPL Financial Opens Focus 2026, Bringing Together Thousands of Advisors to Explore the Future of Wealth Management
Firm showcases investments in AI, cybersecurity and wealth management solutions designed to help financial professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving industry
SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC kicked off Focus 2026 yesterday, the firm's premier annual
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.85 Million Sale of Super Star Car Wash in Avondale, Arizona
ENCINO, California, Aug. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.85 Million Sale of Super Star Car Wash in Avondale, Arizona
AVONDALE, Ariz.-- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Super Star Car Wash, an 11,662-square-foot net-leased property, for $5.85 million.
"This ma
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Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
Bhandari will lead Mavenir's expansion into the NeoCloud market and its Forward Deployment Engineering practice across communications service providers and NeoCloud customers.
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Mavenir today anno
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McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Li
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McGuireWoods' Durham McCormick Named Finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in Texas Legal Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Durham McCormick Named Finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in Texas Legal Awards
McGuireWoods Houston partner Durham McCormick, co-leader of the firm's Renewable Energy Practice Group, has been named a finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in the Texas Legal Awards presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com. The winners will be announced Sept. 30, 2026, at an awards dinner in Dal
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
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The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College present "Rebel Waters / Aguas Rebeldes," an exhibition featuring work by moving image artist Nicole Antebi. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 31 to Nov. 7 at CEAM, located at 48 Sevilla St. in historic downtown St. Augustine. The public is invited to attend an opening rec
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NRCC: AI Dios Mio - Henry Cuellar Treats Hispanics Like Idiots
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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AI DIOS MIO: Henry Cuellar Treats Hispanics Like Idiots
A new ad boosting Henry Cuellar offers a humiliating glimpse at how the 21-year incumbent views the Hispanic voters he has taken for granted his entire career.
This is not Hispanic outreach. It's a lazy, insulting stunt.
Cuellar clearly thinks voters will fall for anything.
"Self-serving Henry Cuellar has been parked in Washington f
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NRCC: Creepy Bobby's Pedophile Protection Pact
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Creepy Bobby's Pedophile Protection Pact
Creepy Bobby Pulido's disturbing pattern of siding with people who make life easier for child sex predators just got even uglier.
A new report revealed that James Talarico, proudly endorsed by Creepy Bobby Pulido, voted three times to preserve cashless bail for accused sex predators and violent offenders. No wonder Pulido likes him: Creepy Bobby bro
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NRCC: Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Bobby Pulido
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Bobby Pulido
Thanks to President Trump and House Republicans' America First agenda, another company is investing billions in a manufacturing campus that will create nearly 500 skilled jobs and roughly 2,000 construction jobs.
While Democrat Bobby Pulido clings to the failed globalist policies that shipped American jobs and critical supply chains overseas
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NRCC: Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Henry Cuellar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Henry Cuellar
Thanks to President Trump and House Republicans' America First agenda, another company is investing billions in a manufacturing campus that will create nearly 500 skilled jobs and roughly 2,000 construction jobs.
While Democrat Henry Cuellar clings to the failed globalist policies that shipped American jobs and critical supply chains overse
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NRCC: Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Johnny Garcia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Johnny Garcia
Thanks to President Trump and House Republicans' America First agenda, another company is investing billions in a manufacturing campus that will create nearly 500 skilled jobs and roughly 2,000 construction jobs.
While Democrat Johnny Garcia clings to the failed globalist policies that shipped American jobs and critical supply chains overse
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NRCC: Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Vicente Gonzalez
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Texas-Sized Jobs Boom, No Thanks to Vicente Gonzalez
Thanks to President Trump and House Republicans' America First agenda, another company is investing billions in a manufacturing campus that will create nearly 500 skilled jobs and roughly 2,000 construction jobs.
While Democrat Vicente Gonzalez clings to the failed globalist policies that shipped American jobs and critical supply chains
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Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
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Benecio Sandoval's research is helping improve food security and protect crops.
As the global demand for safe, sustainable food continues to grow, protecting the crops that feed the world has never been more important. East
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Purdue named most recognized public university in U.S., No. 4 overall in Global University Visibility rankings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue named most recognized public university in U.S., No. 4 overall in Global University Visibility rankings
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -For the third consecutive year, Purdue University was ranked as the nation's most recognized public university while climbing two spots to No. 4 among all universities in the world in the latest 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings.
In the study exam
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ranking the States Most and Least Dependent on the Federal Government
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell:
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Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government
In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets.
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Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything
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Rep. Houlahan, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Houlahan, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
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Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representatives Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) led a bica
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Rep. Smith Calls for Vulnerable Infant at Center of Legal Battle to Receive Lifesaving Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith calls for vulnerable infant at center of legal battle to receive lifesaving care
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following response to statements by McKenna West that she was pressured to abort a baby she was carrying as a surrogate after a 20-week ultrasound diagnosed a serious but treatable heart condition, and that she is currently en
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Regulatory Clarity to Hemp-derived Beverages
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Regulatory Clarity to Hemp-derived Beverages
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act. The bill gives Congress a targeted framework that protects children, provides regulatory certainty, and allows responsible hemp beverage companies to
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Rice receives gift from Kraft family to advance athletics and Jewish studies
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice receives gift from Kraft family to advance athletics and Jewish studies
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Rice University has received a generous gift from alumna and trustee Patti Lipoma Kraft '87 and her husband, Jonathan Kraft, to support two university priorities. The gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art, covered football practice pavilion and establish the Kraft Family Professorship in Jewish Studies, strengthe
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Rising insurance costs deepen Texas' housing affordability challenge
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 (TNSbrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rising insurance costs deepen Texas' housing affordability challenge
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As Texas leaders search for ways to rein in soaring homeowners insurance costs, new research suggests premiums are playing an increasingly important role in housing affordability across the state.
When homeowners insurance is factored into the cost of homeownership, nearly two-thirds of Texas households can no longer afford the
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Sen. Durbin Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley and Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Chairman John Cornyn:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
Chairman
Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
224 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Senate Passage of the John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Senate Passage of the John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety Officers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) issued statements following the Senate's passage of the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill speeds up benefit deter
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
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Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with its final night of Group Stage coverage on TNT and HBO Max starting a
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SLB Earns Workplace Pride Ambassador Status in 2026 Benchmark
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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SLB Earns Workplace Pride Ambassador Status in 2026 Benchmark
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SLB has been recognized as a Workplace Pride Ambassador in the 2026 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, an assessment of LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion for international companies.
Since 2021, participation in the benchmark has helped to guide SLB's continued efforts in championing inclusion and belonging. This year, SLB's
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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Dockery Notes 'Much Hopefulness' in Annual Employee Meeting
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Dockery notes 'much hopefulness' in annual employee meeting
Karen Garcia
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is set to begin a new academic year "with a sense of great thanksgiving, much hopefulness, [and] overall good spirit across the campus," President David S. Dockery said during an Aug. 5 annual gathering of all seminary personnel.
During the meeting, numerous staff were recog
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Students settle into new homes as move-in weekend kicks off at UNT
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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Students settle into new homes as move-in weekend kicks off at UNT
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -Residence halls filled with rolling carts, overflowing suitcases and families making one last trip up the stairs as thousands of University of North Texas students moved into their new homes ahead of the fall semester.
For many first-year students, move-in weekend marks the beginning of a new chapter filled
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SwRI's Olivier Mousis elected Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI's Olivier Mousis elected Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics
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August 10, 2026 -Dr. Olivier Mousis, a program director in the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Solar System Science and Exploration Division, has been elected an Academician, or full member, of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Full membership to the IAA recognizes
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Teach Plus Congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Tapped to Join Join Governor Abbott's New Classroom Commission
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release:
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Teach Plus Congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Tapped to Join Join Governor Abbott's New Classroom Commission
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AUSTIN, TX, August 10, 2026-Teach Plus congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas educators named to Governor Greg Abbott's newly formed 21
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Texas A&M Engineering Leads Work on Rapid Screwworm Treatment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Texas A&M Engineering leads work on rapid screwworm treatment
A multidisciplinary team is developing three novel wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide.
By Alyson Chapman, Engineering News Staff
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Sta
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Texas Farm Bureau District 1 State Director Blankenship Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Jared Blankenship, state director for Texas Farm Bureau District 1, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Safeguarding America's Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act (H.R. 7466):
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Chairwoman Hageman and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
My name is Jared Blankenship, and
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Texas Tech's Joshua Tropp Will Showcase Infrared Imaging Technology
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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Texas Tech's Joshua Tropp Will Showcase Infrared Imaging Technology
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The assistant professor will deliver a presentation at the Military Health System Research Symposium on next-generation technology his laboratory has developed.
Joshua Tropp, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University, will deliver a presentation on the pos
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on
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TPPF Releases New Research on Local Government Spending in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
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TPPF Releases New Research on Local Government Spending in Texas
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Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Taxpayer Protection Project released new research examining local government spending habits. This report confirms that local expenditures have increased far too quickly, resulting in higher costs and bigger government. It's because local budgets are so big that taxes are s
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Trammell Crow Company Subsidiary Tops Out Construction of SoHo Residential Property
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release:
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Trammell Crow Company Subsidiary Tops Out Construction of SoHo Residential Property
High Street Residential to deliver The Marq in 2027
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High Street Residential ("HSR"), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, the nation's largest commercial real estate developer, has announced the topping out of the firm's first Manhattan project, The Marq,
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
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Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recogni
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars:
Patent Stars
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U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
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Washington, D.C. - The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a bipartisan series of kids' online safety bills including the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, which is led by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), and John Curtis (R-
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University of Texas-Tyler Fraternity Earns Highest Honor at National Leadership Conference
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release:
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UT Tyler Fraternity Earns Highest Honor at National Leadership Conference
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The University of Texas at Tyler's Rho-Nu Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity earned the 2026 Founders' Circle Award, the highest honor presented to an undergraduate chapter by the fraternity, at this year's Kappa Sigma Leadership Conference. UT Tyler's chapter was one of only eight across the United States and Ca
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UT Foundation and UT Health Sciences Name Melissa Robinson Vice Chancellor for Advancement
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Foundation and UT Health Sciences Name Melissa Robinson Vice Chancellor for Advancement
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The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. and UT Health Sciences have named Melissa Robinson, DHA, MBA, vice chancellor for Advancement. Robinson, who has served as chief development officer since joining UT Health Sciences, steps into the expanded role after helping lead a record-sett
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UT San Antonio brings stronger Wi-Fi to campuses
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio brings stronger Wi-Fi to campuses
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UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff returning to the university this semester will experience a stronger and more secure AirRowdy Wi-Fi network. Over the summer, University Technology Solutions (UTS) replaced hundreds of network switches and wireless access points across buildings on the Main Campus and Downtown Campus. Where the new ha
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Virginia Tech: Karen Roberto Leaves a Legacy of Scholarship, Mentorship, and Impact
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Karen Roberto leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and impact
The University Distinguished Professor advanced gerontology and the social sciences throughout her decades-long career.
By Becca Halm
Karen Roberto has spent more than four decades building a reputation as a steadfast advocate for gerontology and the social sciences, mentoring students and faculty, and leading with authenticity.
On Sept. 1, t
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Wagner, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Wagner, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-Missouri) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late S
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Warren Presses Bowman, Gould Over Decision to Grant National Charter to Bank Facing Ongoing Enforcement Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Bowman, Gould Over Decision to Grant National Charter to Bank Facing Ongoing Enforcement Action
"Your decision to approve United Texas Bank's conversion weakens one of Dodd-Frank's basic protections against regulatory arbitrage. The approval opens the door for other banks to seek the same treatment."
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Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
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Senate investigation revealed ICE has attempted to deport 282 veterans and their relatives; could be violating law that prevents the use of military against civilians
"Service members must have confidence that their sacrifices will be honored, not used aga
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Winning combination: Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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A winning combination: Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
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A collaboration between the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing and UTSA Athletics is turning sports data into actionable insights while giving students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges.
While Roadrunner student-athletes focus on home runs, stolen bases and preparing for
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WLF Asks Fifth Circuit to Keep Texas from Forcing Deceptive Warning Labels on Perfectly Safe Food
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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WLF Asks Fifth Circuit to Keep Texas from Forcing Deceptive Warning Labels on Perfectly Safe Food
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Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to uphold a district court decision striking down a Texas food-labeling law on First Amendment grounds.
The case centers on Texas's new food labeling regime, which says that packaged
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