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The USPTO has updated its Patent Center to convert DOCX files directly to TIFF, a procedural change that affects how patent applicants review filings and underscores the existing up-to-$430 surcharge for non-DOCX submissions.

Regional Acceptance Corporation's Arlington office closure and layoffs of 205 employees raise urgent questions about retirement account protections in Texas bankruptcy, as workers with credit card debt may be tempted to withdraw 401(k) funds before exploring safer options.

LeAnn Race's new children's book, 'Today I Will Be Strong,' provides Christian affirmations to help young readers navigate challenges and develop courage, kindness, and faith.

SG Lab's G·GRIP Pro, the world's first AI golf club with built-in grip pressure sensors, launches globally on Kickstarter to provide data-driven swing analysis and coaching.

Dallas County's decision to mail 2026 property tax bills after the Nov. 3 rate election shortens the payment window, leaving homeowners less time to manage rising tax bills and potential foreclosure.

Dr. Judith A. Swack, originator of the Healing from the Body Level Up™ methodology, explains that unresolved trauma can unconsciously drive present-day anxiety and reactions, and she offers a self-assessment to identify lingering patterns during Emotional Wellness Month.

Western Star Resources announced encouraging first modern tungsten assays from its Eagle Point project in New Mexico, including 0.11% WO3 over 13.1 feet and grab samples up to 0.55% WO3, and will proceed with a 17-hole drill program to test the mineralized skarn.

Eagle Transfer Services shares practical advice on preparing sites for roll-off dumpster deliveries to prevent project delays and ensure safety.

Cayce City Council has unanimously adopted a Vision Zero resolution to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on non-interstate roads by 2036, highlighting the need for immediate legal awareness among crash victims.

Osuji & Smith Lawyers has launched a new website at osujismithlawyers.com, consolidating its digital identity and making it easier for clients to access its legal services across multiple offices.

Cozaint Corporation's new U.S. patent protects a multi-tiered storage architecture that lets security operators retrieve archived LTO surveillance video directly through their existing video management software, eliminating separate archive workflows and potentially reducing long-term storage costs.

Jon Shattuck's new book, Choices to Live By, provides a personal and practical guide to making intentional choices rooted in honesty and strong values.

Elisabeth Haggblade's Trauterose, an award-winning memoir, offers a rare first-person account of growing up in post-World War II Germany, highlighting a period often overlooked in popular narratives.

Salon and Spa Galleria is expanding its Grapevine Mills Parkway location, offering move-in-ready private salon suites for independent beauty professionals in a high-traffic North DFW corridor.

The 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight raised $363,162.91, providing 1,452,652 meals for Georgians in need, showcasing the accounting profession's impact on hunger relief.

Sabbeth Law's Sober Holiday Rides program provides up to $50 reimbursement for taxi or rideshare rides in Vermont and New Hampshire on Halloween, aiming to reduce impaired driving crashes and keep roads safe.

The USPTO's Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, which accelerates patent examination for qualifying applications, will end on October 27, 2026, and inventors and small businesses must act quickly to file petitions before the deadline or before Technology Centers reach their 200-application limit.

Aiken County has seen a sharp increase in traffic fatalities in 2026 even as South Carolina's overall death toll falls, highlighting the importance of legal rights and new fault rules for crash victims.

A bill awaiting President Trump's signature would raise Subchapter V debt limits to $7.5 million, potentially giving more Fort Worth small businesses access to a faster, less costly reorganization process.

The third Global Youth Powerhouse Summit in Hong Kong connected young professionals with government and business leaders, and facilitated start-up pitches to venture funds managing an estimated US$10 billion, highlighting the city's strategic opportunities in the new economy.