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State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 13, 2020 ( 170 items )  
16 Georgia State Sens. Issue Joint Statement on Texas Election Challenge
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 10 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following statement on the behalf of State Sens. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, William Ligon, R-Brunswick, Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, Burt Jones, R-Jackson, Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, Tyler Harper, R-Ocilla, Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, Marty Harbin, R-Tyrone, Renee Unterman, R-Buford, Carden Summers, R-Cordele, Bruce Thompson, R-White, Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, Billy Hickman, R-Statesboro, Elect Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, Elect Sheila  more
2 Texas Engineers Honored Among Top Inventors in U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Lizy K. John and Van N. Truskett are the latest members of The University of Texas at Austin community to be selected as fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, a prestigious distinction that has been awarded to a select group of 175 academic innovators around the world for 2020. Truskett and John are the only two new fellows from The University of Texas at Austin in this year's class. They join   more
A.G. Hill Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting Texas Motion for SCOTUS Review of 2020 Election
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Attorney General Curtis Hill today joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting a Texas effort to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to review alleged election irregularities in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. "Few things matter more to our American democracy than ensuring the integrity of elections under the rule of law," Attorney Ge  more
A.G. Landry Files Legal Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Texas' Motion Filed Yesterday
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 10 -- Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Louisiana Attorney General Jeff General today joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin to urge the Court grant Texas' motion related to its original action filed yesterday. The legal brief states that the Texas "Bill of Complaint raises  more
A.G. Landry's Statement on 2020 Federal Elections and Recent Texas Motion Before the Supreme Court
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 9 -- Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement: * * * Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement regarding the ongoing controversies over the 2020 federal election and the new motion put forward by the State of Texas before the U.S. Supreme Court: "Millions of Louisiana citizens, and tens of millions of our fellow citizens in the country, have deep concerns regarding the conduct of the 2020 federal elections. Deeply roo  more
A.G. Schmidt: Kansas Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Texas Election Lawsuit
TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 10 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Kansas and 16 other states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit brought by Texas and review whether voting procedures in several states that are alleged to have departed from state statutory requirements also violated the U.S. Constitution, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. "A month ago, Kansas asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Pennsylvania Supr  more
A.G. Weiser Joins Coalition of 23 States Opposing Texas' Undemocratic Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 11 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In a court brief filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the coalition explains that Texas's unprecedented lawsuit ignores our  more
A.G. Weiser Joins Coalition of 23 States Opposing Texas' Undemocratic Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 12 (TNSRep) -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In a court brief filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the coalition explains that Texas's unprecedented lawsuit ig  more
Abilene Christian University Social Work Group Plans Mobile Food Pantry for College Students
ABILENE, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Abilene Christian University issued the following news: A team from Abilene Christian University's School of Social Work, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Abilene and other local organizations, is planning to address food insecurity among a population not often associated with food insecurity: college students. The work is being conducted through ACU's Institute for Social and Community Development and will address food insecurity among students at all   more
AI Digital Oilfield Lab Opens at University of Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: The energy industry is rapidly becoming more dependent on the use of data and artificial intelligence. A new Artificial Intelligence Industry Incubator and Digital Oilfield Lab at the University of Houston will allow students, faculty and industry professionals to create the technologies and other solutions needed for the future. The lab, a project of the UH College of Technology and the AI Innovation Conso  more
Alamo Colleges Announces $1 Million Gift From Malu and Carlos Alvarez
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSMon) -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release on Dec. 7: In celebration of our 75th anniversary, the Alamo Colleges District is excited to announce a $1 million gift from Malu and Carlos Alvarez to establish the Alvarez Challenge Grant, which will fund scholarships for Alamo Colleges' AlamoPROMISE students to help them reach their educational goals. The Challenge grant is intended to be completed within five years. "Clearly, Mr. and Mrs. A  more
Angelo State University: Education Faculty Win International Exemplary Course Award
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSAwa) -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Ashley Atwood, Dr. Lesley Casarez and Dr. Audrey Heron of the Angelo State University curriculum and instruction faculty have been awarded a 2020 Exemplary Course Program Award by Blackboard Inc., a leading global education technology company. The Exemplary Course Program (ECP) recognizes faculty and course designers from schools, colleges and universities around the world who develop engaging and   more
Angelo State University: Randolph Foundation Endows $1 Million for Kinesiology/Handball
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSGra) -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University has received a $1 million grant from the Lubbock-based Randolph Foundation for Higher Education Inc. that will fund a new endowment to support the ASU Department of Kinesiology and ASU Handball Club. The endowment is to be used for cultivating and promoting the sport of handball at ASU through the Department of Kinesiology. The Handball Club will also be able to utilize endo  more
Angelo State University: Security Studies Prof Wins Multiple National Research Grants
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSGra) -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded three 2021 national research grants in support of his upcoming fifth book, "The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force: Protecting Free Society." The grants include a Dwight D. Eisenhower Foundation Research Grant, a Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Moody Research Grant, and a Harry S. Trum  more
Austin Community College Board of Trustees Welcomes in New Trustee
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSPer) -- The Austin Community College District issued the following news: The Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed its newly elected trustee and recognized its outgoing board member during the board's general meeting Monday, December 7. The Honorable Judge Clifford Brown held the honor of swearing in Trustee Dana Walker in a small ceremony at Highland Business Center. All present practiced safe social distancing measures. Walker ran unopposed for Place 1.  more
Bad News for Fake News: Rice Research Helps Combat Social Media Misinformation
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSRes) -- Rice University issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Rice University researchers have discovered a more efficient way for social media companies to keep misinformation from spreading online using probabilistic filters trained with artificial intelligence. The new approach to scanning social media is outlined in a study presented today at the online-only 2020 Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2020) by Rice computer scientis  more
Baylor College of Medicine: Novel Gene Variants That Modify Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Discovered
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, affecting almost 44 million people worldwide. Despite decades of research, genetic factors that predispose individuals to LOAD are not clearly understood. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have now identified more than 200 new gene variants believed to play a role in wh  more
Baylor Doctor Elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Dr. Ananth Annapragada of Baylor College of Medicine is one of the 175 notable academic inventors named as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the organization announced today. Fellows are elected for having created or facilitated outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society. Annapragada is a pr  more
Baylor Providing COVID Training for National Nursing Home Network
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 due to their age, underlying conditions and communal living conditions. Nursing homes are experiencing a disproportionate share of deaths during the pandemic. To reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect both residents and staff from poor outcomes, the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is supporting the University of  more
Baylor University: Huddles - Not Electronic Communication - May Be Best Way for Hospital Workers to Cope With Information Glut During COVID-19
WACO, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: Brief "huddles" -- rather than a barrage of emails and texts about safety and risk -- may be the fastest and simplest way for hospital workers to avoid communication overload as they deal with the flood of COVID-19 cases, a Baylor University researcher says. Even in normal times, hospitals are complex workplaces, with daily demands changing as staff treat patients, and prevent physical, biological and chemical risks t  more
Baylor University: Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Discovered on the English Channel Coast Is Identified as a New Species
WACO, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSJou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: A mysterious small marine reptile dating from 150 million years ago has been identified as a new species that may have been capable of diving very deeply. The well-preserved specimen was found in a Late Jurassic deep marine deposit along the English Channel coastline in Dorset, England. The aquatic reptile has been determined to be part of the group known as ichthyosaurs, which were streamlined marine predators from t  more
Baylor University: President Livingstone Elected Secretary of the American Council on Education Board of Directors
WACO, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSPer) -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., has been elected secretary of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for the nation's colleges and universities. During a webinar today with ACE members, Dr. Livingstone was elected along with Ronald A. Crutcher, president of the University of Richmond, who was elected as chair, and Michael Rao, president o  more
Board of Regents Approve Sam Houston State University Items
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Capital improvement projects were among the Sam Houston State University items approved by The Texas State University System Board of Regents during the board's quarterly meeting held virtually on Monday (Dec. 7). In planning and construction, Regents approved design development documents for a new parking structure on Ave. I, north of the existing Sam Houston parking garage. The project includes the design, c  more
California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation Joins $88 Million Multi-State Settlement With Nationstar Mortgage LLC
SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued the following news release on Dec. 7: The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today joined in a $88 million multi-state settlement with Nationstar Mortgage LLC to resolve allegations that the company violated state and federal laws on foreclosures, loan modifications and servicing. The settlement ensures that California consumers receive millions in financial restitutio  more
CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.1600, Series A Preferred Stock Dividend of $30.6250 and Series B Preferred Stock Dividend of $17.
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 10: CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) board of directors today declared dividends on shares of its common stock, Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock and Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. Common Stock Dividend The company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1600 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. The dividend will also be payab  more
Christian Life Commission and Howard Payne University Partner to Provide Three $2,000 Grants to Brown County Organizations
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSGra) -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: As part of the Micah 6:8 Conference hosted by Howard Payne University in October, the Christian Life Commission (CLC) and HPU recently partnered to provide three $2,000 grants to community-based and faith-based organizations in Brown County. The grants will be used for projects that benefit the marginalized in the Brown County area and promote social justice. Grant applications are currently open and must b  more
Conn. A.G. Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Texas AG Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief led by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine, filed in Texas v. Pennsylvani  more
Conn. A.G. Tong Statement on SCOTUS Rejection of Texas Election Suit
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 12 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * Attorney General William Tong issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court rejection of the Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. "The U.S. Supreme Court slapped down the seditious Texas suit. The court saw this suit for what it was--a shameful legal coup with zero basis in fact or law.   more
ConocoPhillips Commences Exchange Offers and Concho Resources Inc. Commences Consent Solicitations
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSRes) -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Dec. 7: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that, in connection with the anticipated acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. ("Concho") (NYSE: CXO) by ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips has commenced offers to eligible holders to exchange (each an "Exchange Offer" and collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes issued by Concho as set forth in the t  more
Cornell: New AVPs Named in Alumni Affairs & Development
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two senior-level appointments in the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD) will take place in January, according to Fred Van Sickle, vice president for alumni affairs and development. Mike Moyer, currently an associate vice president for advancement at Virginia Tech, will return to Cornell Jan. 15 as associate vice president for principal gifts, succeeding Jeff McCarthy. Additionally, Van Sickle annou  more
D.C. A.G. Racine Leads Coalition of 23 Attorneys General Opposing Texas AG's Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a coalition of 23 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the coalition argues that Texas's unprecedented suit depends on   more
Dallas ISD Boasts One of the Largest Dual Language Programs in the Nation
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: A national leader in Dual Language instruction, Dallas ISD proudly serves as one of the largest programs in the nation, with instruction offered at 145 schools. Dallas ISD students can begin their journey to becoming bilingual and biliterate in prekindergarten and can remain in the program through high school. If the Dual Language pathway is continued through 12th grade and TEA criteria are met,  more
Dirk Van Oostendorp Joins the Industry Advisory Board of the Center for Midstream Management and Science at Lamar University
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSPer) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University's Center for Midstream Management and Science is extremely pleased to announce that Dirk van Oostendorp has joined the Midstream Center's Industry Advisory Board. "We are extremely pleased and honored to have Mr. van Oostendorp, an industry leader in corrosion science and technology, supporting us in our efforts to deliver value to the midstream sector," said Thomas Kalb, director of the Midstream  more
Dr. Helen Lou Appointed to a New Position at Lamar University's Center for Midstream Management and Science
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSPer) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University's Center for Midstream Management and Science is extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Lou has joined the Midstream Center as the Associate Director - Research. "I am extremely pleased and honored to have Dr. Lou, a senior faculty member in LU's Chemical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, supporting us in our efforts to deliver value to the midstream sector," said Thomas K  more
Emory University's Woodruff Health Sciences Center: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Demands 'Unprecedented' Level of Communication With U.S. Public
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 (TNSJou) -- Emory University's Woodruff Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: Three leading experts on vaccination and COVID-19 are urging Americans and the U.S. government to be vigilant against anti-vaccination advocates and their "rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories in a fractured media universe." The experts - Ali Mokdad, PhD, of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at University of Washington, Peter Hotez, MD, of Baylor C  more
Entergy : Reliable Power, Resilient Communities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 -- Entergy issued the following news release: It's never convenient when the lights go out - especially if you're a critical business working to serve customers during these unprecedented times. Entergy Texas understands the need for some businesses to have 100 percent, uninterrupted power to ensure they can focus on their core mission without worrying about power outages. To address this need, Entergy Texas has filed an application with the Public Utility Commi  more
ExxonMobil Discovers Hydrocarbons Offshore Suriname
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 12 -- ExxonMobil, an international energy company, issued the following news release: ExxonMobil and PETRONAS have discovered hydrocarbons at the Sloanea-1 exploration well on Block 52 offshore Suriname, adding to ExxonMobil's extensive finds in the Guyana-Suriname basin. The well was drilled by operator PETRONAS, and the discovery is being evaluated to determine its resource potential. "Our first discovery in Suriname extends ExxonMobil's leading position in South America,  more
First-Gen Tarleton Grad to Share Her Journey in Commencement Address
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Alexis Soriano takes seriously the responsibility of being a first-generation college student. "There's definitely pressure," said the featured commencement speaker at Saturday's graduation ceremonies, set for 10 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. That's what she'll talk about in her speech. "I'm the first one to do it, so that means I have a responsibility to do well for my younger sibling. That's my motivat  more
Harvard Law School: Teaming Up to Promote Access to Water
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 10 (TNSRes) -- Harvard Law School issued the following news: Over the last semester, Laura Soundy '22 and Rehab Abdelwahab '21 have learned how critical it is to talk about subjects other than law. As the two team members on their project in the International Human Rights Clinic, they made space to share both their commitment to eradicating injustice as well as the fears and frustrations that come with living life, and attending law school remotely, during a pande  more
Hawaii A.G. Connors Joins Coalition of 23 Attorneys General Opposing Texas Attorney General's Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a coalition of 23 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief led by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine, filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the   more
Howard Payne University Model United Nations Wins First Distinguished Delegation Award at Virtual Conference
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSAwa) -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's Model United Nations teams recently competed in the virtual Northwest Model United Nations (NWMUN) conference and won the First Distinguished Delegation award, the second-place award for overall team performance. First-time delegate Sierra Ross, a senior from Galveston majoring in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science (jurisprudence), received a Distinguished Delegate  more
Idaho A.G. Wasden Issues Statement on Texas Election Case
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 11 -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following statement: * * * The following is a statement from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Texas' recent action before the U.S. Supreme Court. "I've spent substantial time reviewing Texas's Bill of Complaint so I could fully understand and consider the legal arguments being made. After doing so, I am declining to join this effort. "As I have done since the day I took my oath of office - in which I pledged   more
IHeartMedia Announces the Return of the IHeartRadio Podcast Awards On January 21, 2021
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 8: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the return of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9 p.m. local time. Since nominees will be unable to attend the third annual iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in person given the limitations on live events during the pandemic, this year's virtual event will be recorded from multiple locations, span 30  more
Journalism Alumna Recognized for Her Commitment to Public Service
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 11 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism was named to the Southeast Texas Young Professional Organization's 40 under 40 list for her commitment to public service and leadership capabilities. Emily Russell, BJ '17, was recognized for her contributions in the Beaumont, Texas, community as a public and government affairs advisor for ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest en  more
Junior League of Beaumont Establishes the Julie Richardson Procter Scholarship at Lamar University
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news: The Junior League of Beaumont established the Julie Richardson Procter Scholarship endowment at Lamar University in August 2019 with a gift of $71,767.96. The scholarship was established to honor Julie's legacy by rewarding a student who epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism and giving back to the community. The scholarship is open to full-time students of all majors, undergraduate and graduate levels who maintain a 3.0   more
Kent State Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
KENT, Ohio, Dec. 10 (TNSPer) -- Kent State University issued the following news: Kent State University has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search. She currently serves as associate dean and faculty and unit director of New College at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. She will join Kent State on April 1, 2  more
Lamar University Student Is One of 26 to Win an Optimal Scholarship
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Elijah Coleman, a sophomore political science major from Houston, has been award a higher education scholarship by Optimal. Coleman plans to attend law school, hoping to one day become a civil lawyer or medical lawyer. Coleman cares deeply about pursuing justice on other peoples' behalf, wanting to defend those who are in vulnerable positions and unable to help themselves. "I am extremely grateful for this blessing and wil  more
Lamar University: Black & Decker Funds LU to Improve Application of Artificial Intelligence
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSGra) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Hassan Zargarzadeh, assistant professor in electrical engineering, has been awarded to enable LU's Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems Lab to pioneer research in artificial intelligence. Black and Decker's CRC-Evans Oil and Gas has awarded $97,949 for Zargaarzadeh's grant proposal titled, "Performance improvement of the CRCE's artificial intelligent engine for detection and classification of weld defects a  more
Lyndon B. Johnson School Policy Leaders Craft Solutions for a Resilient Future
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news on Dec. 8: Twenty-nine LBJ School authors have come together to craft interdisciplinary and resilience-based policy solutions, published today in one toolkit called Resiliency in the Age of COVID-19. This toolkit comes as researchers from across The University of Texas at Austin continue to offer first-of-its-kind groundbreaking research and discovery in the fight against COVID   more
Maine A.G. Frey Joins Coalition of 23 Attorneys General Opposing Texas AG's Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 12 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey yesterday joined a coalition of 23 Attorneys General urging the Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Bidens victory. In an amicus brief led by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine, filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the coalition  more
MGA President Blake Elected To SACSCOC Board of Trustees
MACON, Georgia, Dec. 12 (TNSPer) -- Middle Georgia State University issued the following news: Dr. Christopher Blake, Middle Georgia State University president, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). He will serve a two-year term. SACSCOC is the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Caroli  more
Mich. A.G. Nessel Files Michigan's Response to Texas' Election Lawsuit in Scotus
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed her response today with the U.S. Supreme Court to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit, which seeks to overturn the election results in Michigan and several other battleground states. In her response, Nessel notes that the challenge by Texas is "an unprecedented one, without factual foundation and without a valid legal basis."   more
Mich. A.G. Nessel, Pa. A.G. Shapiro, Wis. A.G. Kaul Issue Joint Statement on Texas' Attempt to Block Election Results
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following joint statement on Dec. 8: * * * Attorneys General Dana Nessel of Michigan, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Josh Kaul of Wisconsin today issued a joint statement regarding Texas' efforts to discredit the 2020 election results in federal court. "These insignificant attempts to disregard the will of the people in our three states mislead the public and tear at the fabric of our Constitution. "The people   more
Mich. A.G. Nessel: Texas Lawsuit Against Michigan, Other States a 'Publicity Stunt'
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Dec. 8: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking to overturn election results in Michigan and other states: "The motion filed by the Texas Attorney General is a publicity stunt, not a serious legal pleading. "The erosion of confidence in our democratic system isn't attributable to   more
Minnesota A.G. Ellison Opposes Texas AG's Baseless Effort to Invalidate Clear Will of American Voters
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 11 -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued the following news on Dec. 10: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief led by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine, filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, th  more
Mo. A.G. Schmitt, 17 State Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in State of Texas Supreme Court Voting Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 10 -- Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt issued the following news release on Dec. 9: A coalition of 17 state attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, today filed an amicus brief in State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin to urge the Court to grant Texas leave to file their original action. The brief states that the Texas "Bill of Complaint raises constitutional questi  more
Mont. A.G. Fox: Montana Files Brief Supporting Texas Election Lawsuit
HELENA, Montana, Dec. 10 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Today, Montana and 16 other states filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. Supporting Texas, Montana is urging the court to accept the case. "While the odds of the U.S. Supreme Court accepting Texas's belated lawsuit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and   more
More Than 250 Donate to University of Houston Victoria for Giving Tuesday Event
VICTORIA, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: The University of Houston-Victoria was the recipient of a $10,000 challenge donation from a Victoria business after the university surpassed a goal of 250 donors during its fifth annual Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 1. In total, the university received $45,614 from 256 donors, including UHV faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, as well as donors from Australia, Canada, N  more
N.C. A.G. Stein Opposes Texas Scotus Lawsuit
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 11 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement on Dec. 10: * * * Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to oppose Texas' elections lawsuit. "Today, I joined 22 other attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court opposing Texas' radical, anti-democratic lawsuit. This suit seeks to overturn the will of the people by throwing  more
N.Y. A.G. James and Coalition Fight Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of a coalition of 23 Democratic attorneys general from around the nation, today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the court overturn election results in four states -- Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin -- critical to President-elect Joseph Biden's victory. In an amicus brief fil  more
N.Y. A.G. James' Statement on Supreme Court Rejecting Texas' Efforts to Undermine Election Results
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James tonight released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the court overturn election results in four states -- Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin -- critical to President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' victory: "The Supreme Cour  more
Nev. A.G. Ford Joins Coalition Opposing Texas AG's Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Dec. 11 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the Supreme Court to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicusbrief, the coalition argues that Texas's unprecedented suit depends on a misreading of the Constitu  more
New Mexico State University Hosted Virtual Robotics Competition, Winning Teams Advance to Regional Event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: More than 80 middle- and high-school students from across New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, gathered virtually for the 2020 NM Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology Robotics competition Nov. 21. While the COVID-19 pandemic affected the BEST competition, the 20-year event, hosted by New Mexico State University's College of Engineering, continued. The BEST competition engages middle- and high-school stud  more
New Mexico State University Receives $450,000 Grant for Pepper Production Research
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 11 (TNSGra) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: A research team from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University is working in partnership with colleagues from Texas A&M AgriLife Research to study issues affecting pepper production in the Southwest. The collaboration between the College of ACES and Texas A&M AgriLife Research recently received a $914,000 grant from the USDA-Specialty Crop Mul  more
Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation, WFXR-TV and WWCW-TV Donate $5,000 to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 8: The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation announced today it will donate $5,000 to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Inc., on behalf of WFXR-TV, WWCW-TV, and WFXRtv.com, the Nexstar Inc. local television stations serving Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia, as well as the central and southwest region of the state. The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a crisis intervention center for   more
Nexstar's Cable Network, WGN America, Reaches First-Ever Carriage Agreement With FuboTV
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, has reached a new multi-year comprehensive agreement with fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) to be carried by the live TV streaming platform beginning in mid-January. Today's announcement marks Nexstar's second agreement with a subscription-based streaming service reached thi  more
North Carolina Democratic Party: Statement on NCGOP's Congressional Delegation's Contempt for Democracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: Seven Republican members of North Carolina's Congressional delegation have signed on to a dangerous amicus brief in a Texas lawsuit to invalidate millions of legally-cast votes and from four key swing states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden. The North Carolina Republicans who joined the brief include Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09), Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13), Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Rep. Richard H  more
Ohio A.G. Yost's Statement on Amicus Brief Filed Regarding Texas vs. Pennsylvania Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement on Dec. 10: * * * Attorney General Dave Yost today filed an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to accept the case of Texas vs. Pennsylvania and rule on the Constitution's Electors Clause. The Electors Clause says that state legislatures--not the executive or judicial branches--set the rules for selecting electors for the Electoral College, which chooses the president. In several states,   more
Ohio House Democrats: Dem Weighs In on A.G. Yost's Indulgence of Radical Election Conspiracy Theories: 'This Has Got to Stop'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following statement on Dec. 9 by Ohio State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson, D-Toledo: * * * Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) today issued a statement in response to the Ohio Attorney General's comments indicating he is considering joining on behalf of Ohio a lawsuit by Texas officials to subvert democracy and overturn the will of this nation's voters. "This has got to stop. The ongoing efforts of Republicans to disregard the results of th  more
Okla. A.G. Hunter Joins Brief in Support of Texas Lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Attorney General Mike Hunter today signed on to a brief in support of the Texas attorney general's lawsuit against the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin, challenging the 2020 election results in those states. In his lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims these states are in violation of the Electors Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.  more
Oklahoma Black Caucus Opposes AG's Support to Overturn Election
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * State Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, released the following statement on behalf of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus in response to Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter's attempt to influence and overturn the 2020 presidential election. "The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus strongly opposes the support of Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter, among 18 Republican state AGs, and the ill  more
Oklahoma Democratic Party: Another Republican Stunt
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter's brief in support of the Texas attorney general's lawsuit contesting election results in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia: "What an outrageous stunt and waste of taxpayers' money. There has been no evidence of widespread fraud after counts, recounts, and certifications, yet state  more
Oklahoma State Sen. Standridge Issues Statement After Texas Files Election Lawsuit Challenging Battleground States' Presidential Election Results
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following statement: * * * State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, issued the following statement Tuesday after Texas announced it was challenging the 2020 presidential election results for Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin in the U.S. Supreme Court. "I am calling on Oklahoma and every other state to join in support of the lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against those battleground states that did not properly  more
Pa. A.G. Shapiro Statement on Texas Lawsuit Regarding 2020 Election in PA
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following statement: * * * "These continued attacks on our fair and free election system are beyond meritless, beyond reckless -- they are a scheme by the President of the United States and some in the Republican party to disregard the will of the people- and name their own victors. "This isn't a pick your own ending novel -- this is a Democracy. These attempts are uniquely unserious- nothing has worke  more
Pa. A.G. Shapiro, Wis. A.G. Kaul and Mich. A.G. Nessel Issue Joint Statement on Texas's Attempt to Block Election Results
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following joint statement: * * * Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued a joint statement regarding Texas's efforts to discredit the 2020 election results in federal court. "These insignificant attempts to disregard the will of the people in our three states mislead the public and tear at the fabric of our C  more
Public Utility Commission Executive Director Resigns
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on Dec. 9: The Public Utility Commission of Texas today announced that executive director John Paul Urban, III has resigned. "I am grateful to JP for his devoted service to this Commission, the great state of Texas and to me," said Chairman DeAnn Walker. "He will be dearly missed. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors." The process for selection of Urban's replacement will be discussed  more
Republican Party of Texas: Chairman Allen West's Response to SCOTUS Decision
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement: * * * Below is Chairman Allen West's statement regarding the decision by the Supreme Court to dismiss Texas' constitutionally legitimate and critical lawsuit. "The Supreme Court, in tossing the Texas lawsuit that was joined by seventeen states and 106 US congressman, has decreed that a state can take unconstitutional actions and violate its own election law. Resulting in damaging effects on other states   more
Rice Business Online MBA Program Earns High Marks in Its First Year
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business placed in the top 10 of five categories in The Princeton Review's latest rankings of the Best Business Schools for 2021, including the No. 6 spot for its newest program, MBA@Rice. Rice Business ranked highly in both the On-Campus MBA and Online MBA classifications. MBA@Rice graduated its first cohort this past May, making it eligible to be ranked. The Prin  more
Rice University: 'Pink Tax' Hurts Female Consumers, But Electing More Women Combats It
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- Rice University issued the following news release: The wage gap between men and women is no secret, but another form of gender discrimination directly and disproportionately affects women worldwide: the "pink tax" imposed by import tariffs that target female products. But new Rice University research concludes the "pink tax" is generally lower in countries where more women are elected to political office. "Women's Descriptive Representation and Gendered Impo  more
Rice University: Can Gender Inequality Kill? Paper Looks at Impact Among Older Indian Women
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Indian women past childbearing age are dying at a higher rate than those in other countries because of poverty and limited access to resources such as food and health care, according to a study from Rice University. "Why Are Older Women Missing in India? The Age Profile of Bargaining Power and Poverty" was published in a recent edition of the Journal of Political Economy. The research examines the impact of I  more
Rice University: Religious Discrimination Particularly High for Jews and Muslims, Study Shows
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Although people of all faiths report growing religious discrimination during the past few years, the phenomenon is most common among Jews and Muslims, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University and West Virginia University (WVU). In addition, Jews and Muslims are much more likely to become victims of violence because of their religious beliefs. "Individuals' Experiences with Religious Hosti  more
Rice University: Scientists Get the Lowdown on Sun's Super-Hot Atmosphere
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release: A phenomenon first detected in the solar wind may help solve a long-standing mystery about the sun: why the solar atmosphere is millions of degrees hotter than the surface. Images from the Earth-orbiting Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, aka IRIS, and the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly, aka AIA, show evidence that low-lying magnetic loops are heated to millions of degrees Kelvin. Researchers at Rice Unive  more
Rice University: Texas Lawmakers See Vaccine Legislation as Nonpartisan
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSRep) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Vaccine-related legislation should be promoted as nonpartisan, new research suggests, and most Texas lawmakers agree despite a vocal anti-vaccine movement. Vaccination rates have decreased over the past decade in the United States due to a "resurgence of anti-vaccine rhetoric and activity," according to researchers Kirstin Matthews, a fellow in science and technology policy at Rice University's Baker Institu  more
Rice University: U.S. Must 'Hold the Line' Against China's Revisionist Actions, Says Baker Institute Expert
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSRep) -- Rice University issued the following news release: The United States government should accept greater strategic risk to "hold the line" against the revisionist measures of the Chinese government, according to new research from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The analysis, authored by Gabriel Collins, Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at the Baker Institute, and Andrew Erickson, professor of strategy at the   more
Rice University: Vitamin Boosts Essential Synthetic Chemistry
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Inspired by light-sensing bacteria that thrive near hot oceanic vents, synthetic chemists at Rice University have found a mild method to make valuable hydrocarbons known as olefins, or alkenes. Like the bacteria, the researchers use vitamin B12, eliminating harsh chemicals typically needed to make precursor molecules essential to the manufacture of drugs and agrochemicals. The open-access work by Julian West  more
Rice's Pumani Hailed for Reaching 1 Million Babies
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release on Dec. 10: A life-saving device that got its start in an engineering classroom at Rice University 10 years ago, the low-cost Pumani CPAP today is helping newborns breathe easier in 35 countries and has impacted the lives of nearly 1 million babies and their families. In recognition of the rapidly approaching milestone, the Pumani and its creators at the Rice 360 degree Institute for Global Health have been n  more
S.C. A.G. Wilson Statement on Texas Election Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following statement: * * * As S.C. Attorney General, I am committed to protecting our voters against disenfranchisement as well as ensuring election integrity. That's why, in 2012, I successfully defended our state's voter ID law in federal court. Last month, my office filed a brief with nine other state attorneys general in a Pennsylvania voting lawsuit that's now pending in the Supreme Court of the U  more
Sam Houston State University: Computer Science Faculty Set the Standard for E-Learning Security
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Cihan Varol and Narasimha Shashidhar, both associate professors of Computer Science at Sam Houston State University, and two of their own Ph.D. students in Digital and Cyber Forensics, Ahmet Aydogan and Sundar Krishnan, are setting out to write the standards for securing e-learning systems from threats. E-learning systems, such as Blackboard used at SHSU, follow the best practice guidance from various sources  more
Sam Houston State University: Jerry Cook Named Regents' Professor By TSUS
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Jerry Cook, professor of Biological Sciences, was named a Texas State University System Regents' Professor, a designation that recognizes professors whose performances shine on three main objectives--outstanding research, teaching and service. Along with the award, recipients of the Regents' Professor Award maintain this title for the duration of their service within the system. Cook, now in his 21st year at S  more
Southwestern Assemblies of God University Social Work Student Creates Pen Pal Opportunity With Daymark Residents
WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Southwestern Assemblies of God University issued the following news: When COVID-19 restrictions no longer permitted SAGU students to meet with Daymark Living residents, Victoria Brockinton, a SAGU social work major, began searching for creative solutions. Daymark Living is a residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and it is also where Brockinton was completing her social work practicum. During her time at Daymark, she was   more
Statement of N.D. A.G. Stenehjem in Response to SCOTUS Decision
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 12 -- North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued the following statement in response to the decision by the US Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the Texas Attorney General. "For citizens of North Dakota who expressed strong support to have our state join in the amicus brief written by the state of Missouri, and also for those who expressed equally strong disap  more
Stephen F. Austin Business Grads Launching Their Careers at Lockheed Martin
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release: For top graduates from the Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business, the landing spot of Lufkin is increasingly becoming an option. And while the nightlife and the food scene might not compare to what a young professional would find in Houston or Dallas, the opportunity surely does. Located on Lufkin's west loop, one of Angelina County's largest employers, Lockheed Martin, o  more
Stephen F. Austin State University Appoints Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release: Stephen F. Austin State University's chief diversity officer has been appointed to serve as an interim vice president for the institution. Dr. Michara DeLaney-Fields will serve as interim vice president for student affairs beginning Dec. 19. DeLaney-Fields joined the SFA staff in 2019 as assistant dean of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and was promoted to chief diversit  more
Stony Brook University: News Article Highlights Laufer Center COVID-19 Research
STONY BROOK, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSJou) -- The Stony Brook University issued the following news: The work of Stony Brook University's Ken Dill, Carlos Simmerling and Emiliano Brini has been featured in a Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) article, "Protein Storytelling to Address the Pandemic." The piece details new computational tools developed at Stony Brook to help characterize protein structures and identify new treatments for COVID-19, research that was published in the November 27 Scie  more
Tarleton Alumna Captures NRA World Breakaway Roping Crown
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Tarleton State University alumna Jackie Hobbs-Crawford made history at the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping world championship Thursday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, taking the event's inaugural crown. In recognition of her achievement, Tarleton lit the Smokestack. "It was nerve-racking because obviously what a big thing this is and will go down in history," she said. "Of course, you have  more
Tarleton's Del Carmen Selected to Serve on IACP Committee
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSPer) -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Tarleton State University professor Dr. Alex del Carmen has been reappointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Human and Civil Rights Committee. "Being selected and reappointed is an extraordinary honor," said Del Carmen, Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Liberal Arts' School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies. He also heads the recently crea  more
Tarleton, Allen ISD Partner on Admission, Scholarships
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, Tarleton State University will provide annual scholarships and guarantee admission to Allen High School seniors who graduate in the top 50 percent of their class. The Allen Independent School District and Tarleton leaders cemented the agreement last week. As part of the Distinguished High School Partnership, Tarleton will waive ACT (American College Test) or SAT   more
Tenn. A.G. Slatery Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Texas Election Lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 10 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news on Dec. 9: * * * Nashville-Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III today released the following statement after joining Missouri's amicus brief in support of Texas's action in the Supreme Court. "The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has consistently taken the position that only a State's legislature has the authority to make and change election laws. "This Office pressed that argumen  more
Texas A&M Research Team Receives USDA Grant To Develop Innovative Wildlife Monitoring System
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSGra) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: A research team led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) has been awarded a Conservation Innovation Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a new artificial intelligence-based wildlife monitoring system. The Conservation Innovation Grant program, under the USDA Natural Resour  more
Texas A&M University's Commerce Students Represent University at American Physical Society Meeting
COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Undergraduate students representing the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently delivered talks at a virtual meeting of the Texas section of the American Physical Society hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington November 12-14. Flint Morgan, Rebecca Preston and Amber Stinson presented their research on neutron stars, which was supervised by Dr. Willi  more
Texas A&M Veterinarians Reach Underserved Areas With New Telehealth Project
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release on Dec. 7: A new, collaborative telehealth project at Texas A&M University is improving access to mental health resources and veterinary medical care in underserved areas surrounding Bryan-College Station. Jeremy Kenny, Veterinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship program manager in Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS)  more
Texas A&M: Briaud Takes Helm as American Society of Civil Engineers President
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud, distinguished professor, Spencer J. Buchanan Chair Professor and Regent's Fellow in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, recently took the helm of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He assumed the role of the 2021 ASCE president in a virtual ceremony held in late October. His vision includes vot  more
Texas A&M: Chameleon-Like Material Spiked With Boron Comes Closer to Mimicking Brain Cells
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Each waking moment, our brain processes a massive amount of data to make sense of the outside world. Thus, by imitating the way the human brain solves everyday problems, neuromorphic systems have tremendous potential to revolutionize big data analysis and pattern recognition problems that are a struggle for current digital technologies. But for artificial systems to be more brain  more
Texas A&M: COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts U.S. Electricity Sector
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: How has energy consumption changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? This is a question that researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University are hoping to answer. Dr. Le Xie, professor in the department, and his team and collaborators have created a first-of-its-kind cross-domain, open-access data hub to track the impact of the pandemic an  more
Texas A&M: Hydrogels With Fine-Toothed Molecular Combs Could Make Enduring Glucose-Monitoring Implants
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: In a new study, published online in the journal American Chemical Society (ACS) Applied Polymer Materials, scientists at Texas A&M University reported they have designed a hydrogel membrane that may be used to house optical glucose sensing materials, toward building a biosensor for monitoring sugar levels in diabetics. By incorporating dangling, comb-type molecular chains within   more
Texas A&M: Inspiring Students Through Teaching
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Shadi Balawi feels that as a professor, it is his job to ensure every student who walks into his classroom fully grasps the concepts he is teaching. It is this connection that inspires his passion for academia. "I think one of the things to maintain as a professor is that we need to encourage and inspire," said Balawi, an associate professor of instruction in the J. Mike Walker '66 D  more
Texas A&M: L David Black Receives 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSAwa) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: L. David Black is the recipient of the 2021 Wm. Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Distinguished Former Students Award for his significant success and contributions in management, manufacturing, marketing and sales industries throughout his 41-year career. In 1990, Black was recruited as president and chief operating officer for JLG Industries, In  more
Texas A&M: Lele Named Unocal Professor in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Departments
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Tanmay Lele has been named Unocal Professor in the biomedical engineering and chemical engineering departments at Texas A&M University. The professorship, awarded by the Texas A&M College of Engineering, is in recognition of Lele's exceptional record as a researcher and educator. Lele joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering as a full professor in summer 2020, after   more
Texas A&M: Multidisciplinary Engineering Professors Honored by Mexico for Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 4 (TNSRes) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The Sistema Nacional de Investigadores awarded Texas A&M University faculty members Aldo Jonathan Munoz-Vazquez and Ivan Diaz-Rodriguez the title of national researchers, level 1. This prestigious honor is bestowed by the government of Mexico to recognize distinguished and decorated researchers. "This award is a reminder of my commitment to science to produce high-quality and imp  more
Texas A&M: Nuclear Engineering Alumna Receives 2020-21 Young Former Student Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSAwa) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: When former student Dr. Kelli Humbird came to Texas A&M University, she had one primary goal for the future: to find a career in which she would be able to cultivate her love of caring for and owning horses. Instead, she ended up pursuing a double major in nuclear engineering and physics before beginning what would soon be a prominent career as a researcher and engineer. Most rec  more
Texas A&M: Researcher Develops Formulas to Predict Coastal Sediment Movement
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSRes) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: When Ashwin Gadgil, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University at Galveston, was tasked by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design beneficial-use islands in the Corpus Christi Bay made using dredged sediment pulled from the channel, several things were on his mind. Perhaps most important was to design the islands in such a way that the   more
Texas A&M: Two Engineering Researchers Named 2020 National Academy of Inventors Fellows
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Two faculty members from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering are among 175 scientists elected to the 2020 class of fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The new fellows are Dr. Duncan J. Maitland, director of research and Stewart & Stevenson Professor I in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Dr. Richard Miles, TEES Eminent Professor in the Depa  more
Texas A.G. Paxton Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today that Texas filed suit against Facebook for violating antitrust laws by monopolizing the market for personal social networking services. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and charges Facebook with violating federal antitrust statutes prohibiting monopolization and illegal mergers. Texas is joi  more
Texas A.G. Paxton Sues Battleground States for Unconstitutional Changes to 2020 Election Laws
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a lawsuit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the United States Supreme Court. The four states exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to justify ignoring federal and state election laws and unlawfully enacting last-minute changes, thus skewing the results of the 2020 General Election. The battleground states flooded their people with  more
Texas A.G. Paxton: Six States Join Texas in Lawsuit Defending the Security of the 2020 Election
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Utah have formally joined Texas in its Supreme Court suit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin--four battleground states who ran illegal and unconstitutional elections. The joining states agree with Texas: the defendant states exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to justify unlawfully enacting last-minute changes and ignoring   more
Texas Democratic Party: Hoping for a Presidential Pardon - Federally Indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Entertains Trump's False Election Claims With a New Lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document on Dec. 8: Today, Paxton in a last ditch effort to stop four states from casting their electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden, the clear winner of the 2020 Presidential Election filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court. Paxton claims cases of voter fraud in all four states despite experts and other federal courts who have firmly disputed these claims. ICYMI: Texas Tribune: In new lawsuit, Texas co  more
Texas Democratic Party: Ken Paxton Once Again Chooses to Pursue a Legally Embarrassing Lawsuit Rather Than Helping Texans
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Amid an FBI investigation into Ken Paxton's alleged criminal activity, including bribery and abuse of office, Texas' disgraced Attorney General is making a last-ditch attempt to save his own freedom, as well as the political career of his patron, President Trump. Paxton filed a lawsuit to overturn the results of the presidential election in four battleground states, despite the fact that all 50 states hav  more
Texas Democratic Party: Trump Called His Family a Traitor to Our Country, Now He Wants Cruz to Defend His Fraudulent Election Claims Before Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Ted Cruz is being "politically roasted" for agreeing to present oral arguments should The Supreme Court agree to take up a lawsuit filed by Indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the electoral votes in Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, where President-elect Joe Biden was declared the legitimate winner of the 2020 Presidential election. ICYMI: Dallas Morni  more
Texas Division of Emergency Management Welcomes New CFO From A&M-Commerce
COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 1 (TNSPer) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in Austin, Texas, has hired former Texas A&M University-Commerce administrator Paula Hanson as the new chief financial officer. With this move, Hanson will report directly to TDEM Chief Nim Kidd and oversee TDEM's financial services and fiscal affairs, including budget management, financial reporting, contract and grant administration,   more
Texas GOP Lauds Texas's Lawsuit Against Electoral Illegalities in Battleground States
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement: * * * Chairman Allen West and the entire Texas GOP support the legal action taken against the states of Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We cannot allow illegal votes to be counted and voter suppression to be tolerated. Below is Chairman West's full statement on the matter. "The Republican Party of Texas strongly supports the lawsuit filed by the State of Texas against Georgia, Pennsylvania,  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Laura
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 9: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement thanking President Trump for issuing a major disaster declaration for five of the Texas counties affected by Hurricane Laura. The Governor sent a letter to President Trump in September (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-sends-letter-to-white-house-requesting-major-disaster-declaration-for-hurricane-laura) requesting this declaratio  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Hiring of Additional Staff
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Governor Greg Abbott today named Dr. John Zerwas as special advisor and Steve Munisteri and Mark Miner as senior advisors. Dr. Zerwas is the University of Texas System Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs. Prior to his appointment to the University of Texas, he served seven terms in the Texas House of Representatives representing the citizens of Texas House District 28 in Fort Bend County  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Bascon To 466th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephanie Bascon as Judge of the 466th Judicial District Court in Comal County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Stephanie Bascon of New Braunfels is an attorney in private practice, and an Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of New Braunfels and a Munici  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Jones to 467th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derbha Jones as Judge of the 467th Judicial District Court in Denton County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Derbha Jones of Sanger is a solo practice attorney in Denton. She is board certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.   more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Perry To Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephanie Perry to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Committee advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. Stephanie Perry of Denton is a realtor with Fatho  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Three to Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tammy Biggar, Christopher "Chris" Taylor, and Holly Williamson to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31, 2025. The board oversees a retirement system for employees and retirees of more than 780 counties and districts, including hospital districts, water districts, emergency services districts and   more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Wright To 456th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Heather Hines Wright as Judge of the 456th Judicial District Court in Guadalupe County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Heather Hines Wright of Seguin is an assistant county attorney and serves as a felony prosecutor for the Guadalupe County Attorney's Office. She previous  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Deploys DPS Resources to Houston to Combat Violent Crime, Rise in Road Rage Shootings
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide support to the Houston Police Department (HPD) in their efforts to address an alarming rise in road rage-related shootings in the city of Houston. DPS will deploy marked and unmarked patrol units to patrol hot spots identified by HPD. Furthermore, Governor Abbott directed DPS to deploy multiple resources to  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration in Response to Drought Conditions
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, significantly low rainfall and prolonged dry conditions continue to increase the threat of wildfire across these portions of the state; and WHEREAS, these drought conditions pose an imminent threat to public health, property, and the economy; THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby declare a state of disaster in the previ  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Extends State Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 in December 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have issued proclamations renewing the disaster declaration for all Texas c  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Names Alvis Chair of Texas Facilities Commission
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has named Steven D. Alvis chair of the Texas Facilities Commission. The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state. Steven D. Alvis of Houston is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of NewQuest Properties. He is a member of the Young President's Organization, the Chief Executi  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Names Chair and Appoints Six to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James "Ron" Ainsworth, William "Bill" Klock, and Mark Savasta to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms set to expire on September 5, 2023. Additionally, the Governor appointed Frank Denton, who was named chair of the board, Calvin "Chip" Dence, and T. "Justin" MacDonald for terms set to expire on September 5, 2025. The board licenses master plumbers, journey  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Statement On Oil Storage Tank Explosion In Corpus Christi
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 5: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following an oil storage tank explosion at Magellan in Corpus Christi: "The State of Texas is working closely with Magellan and Corpus Christi officials to aid in the emergency response efforts and to provide immediate help to those injured in the explosion. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is monitoring air quality in the area, and   more
Texas Gov. Abbott Welcomes Oracle Headquarters to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 11: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Oracle announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California: "Oracle is a global technology giant with an already strong presence here in Texas, and we are proud to welcome its headquarters to Austin. "While some states are driving away businesses with high taxes and heavy-handed regulations, we continue to see a t  more
Texas Gov. Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Front Line Workers Of Small Businesses
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 7: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today launched a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses. This program will help small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Through this pilot program, TDEM will provide local Chamber of Commerce organizations with   more
Texas Gov. Abbott: State of Texas Activates Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Long-Term Care Staff, Residents
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will participate in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19. The program is free of charge to facilities and sends staff and Pfizer vaccines from partnering Walgreens and CVS locations to these facilities to vaccinate residents  more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Extended the Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Harvey in December 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on August 23, 2017, certifying that Hurricane Harvey posed a threat of imminent disaster for Aransas, Austin, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Liberty, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, Sa  more
Texas Lutheran University: Society of Physics Students Once Again Named an Outstanding Chapter
SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: For a sixth consecutive year the SPS National Council has nationally recognized the TLU Society of Physics Students (SPS) as an Outstanding Chapter--the highest level of distinction given to our chapters. TLU Physics student will also be featured in the winter issue of the SPS Observer. SPS--a professional association designed to help students transform themselves into contributing members of the professional commun  more
Trinity Announces Faculty Proposals and Stipends for 2020-21
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Trinity University issued the following news: It has always been well known that Trinity University faculty support their students, but how Trinity supports its faculty should not be overlooked, either. Annually, Trinity faculty members are awarded academic leaves--a semester or a year spent on an in-depth study--and summer stipends--monetary awards that allow faculty to devote the summer to a scholarly or creative project. For the 2020-21 academic year, Trinity h  more
Trinity University: Bringing Research to Life
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Trinity University issued the following news: From the jungles and rainforests of Costa Rica to the Serengeti of Tanzania, David Ribble has led countless Trinity undergraduates on breathtaking research opportunities. In 2020, he's leading another expedition, now as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Budget and Research. His mission is to seek out new ways for Trinity faculty and students to keep these opportunities alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.   more
Trinity University: Teaching at the Intersection of Mathematics, Social Justice, and COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Trinity University issued the following news: When mathematics professor E. Cabral Balreira engages people in conversation about COVID-19 and minority populations, he starts with the same question: "What difference do you see in these two maps?" More often than not, the answer he receives is, "Well, none, really." The map on the left shows cases per 100,000 inhabitants in Bexar County, while the map on the right shows the percentage of Hispanic or Latino populati  more
University of California Irvine Joins National Manufacturing Cybersecurity Collaboration
IRVINE, California, Dec. 11 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: The California Institute for Telecommunications & Information Technology at the University of California, Irvine is joining the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, a national organization focused on improving cybersecurity and energy efficiency in American manufacturing. In late November, the University of Texas at San Antonio formally launched CyManII, a $111 million publ  more
University of Houston Researcher Receives NSF CAREER Award to Boost Latina Representation in STEM Fields
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on Dec. 7: Despite the rapid rise of Hispanics enrolled in college across Texas, few Hispanic women are graduating with degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. To address this significant issue, University of Houston researcher Elsa Gonzalez has received a $1.3 million CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to identify factors that promote and hinder the su  more
University of Houston Scientist Named to National Academy of Inventors
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSPer) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Mark Clarke, associate provost for faculty development and faculty affairs at the University of Houston, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Clarke, a faculty member in the UH Department of Health and Human Performance, began his research career as a post-doctoral researcher at Harvard Medical School and moved to Houston in 1994 to serve as a National Research Council Fello  more
University of Houston-Victoria Associate Professor Recognized for Research on Sermons
VICTORIA, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: A study published by Mark Ward Sr., a University of Houston-Victoria associate professor of communication, won two awards for Article of the Year at the annual conventions of two national communication associations. Ward's winning publication, "Sermons as Social Interaction: Pulpit Speech, Power and Gender," was named the year's outstanding scholarly article by the Religious Commun  more
University of Houston-Victoria: Business Students Analyze Building Service Company
VICTORIA, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: When Candice Trybull and Trevor Babbitt first met with their teammates to plan out the workload for the 27th University of Houston-Victoria Bachelor of Business Administration Case Conference, they all agreed they weren't going to worry about placing well in the competition. They just wanted to get an A in the course. On Saturday, they did more than get an A. Trybull, a Sugar Land resident;  more
University of Houston: Ability to Predict C-Diff Mortality Nearly Doubled With New Guidelines
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSJou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the most common health care-associated infection in the United States, causing an estimated 12,800 deaths each year. The deadly and notoriously stubborn superbug, C. diff has been hard to spot and harder to stop. In 2017, two organizations leading the war on C. diff updated their guidelines for assessing patients and the severity of their infections. Now a  more
University of Houston: Researchers Call for Renewed Focus on Thermoelectric Cooling
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Almost 200 years after French physicist Jean Peltier discovered that electric current flowing through the junction of two different metals could be used to produce a heating or cooling effect, scientists continue to search for new thermoelectric materials that can be used for power generation. Researchers writing in Nature Materials, however, say it is time to step up efforts to find new materials f  more
University of St. Thomas: Three Biology Research Students Win Best Poster Presentations at ABRCMS 2020
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 1 (TNSRes) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Five University of St. Thomas biology students conducting research with Biology Professor Rosie Rosell recently presented at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, ABRCMS 2020: The Virtual Experience. Three students - Jernie Rae Rideb, Carolyn Lawrence, Jamila Boukari won best poster presentation in their category. Undergraduate Junior-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology   more
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: New Director of the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science Named
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Mark P. Goldberg, MD, currently a professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, will join UT Health San Antonio as director of the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science, assistant vice president for translational research and principal investigator clinical and translational science awards (CTSA) program, effective Feb. 15. Dr  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Robert Svatek, MD, MSCI, Named Chairman of Urology in Long School of Medicine
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has appointed Robert Svatek, MD, MSCI, as chairman of the Department of Urology. Dr. Svatek, who assumed the position Nov. 30, was selected after an extensive national search. Dr. Svatek was born and raised in Wharton, Texas, and has spent his st  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Triple Threat - COVID, Smoking and Mountain Cedar Pollen
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Mary Lucas lives on San Antonio's Northeast Side with her 8-year-old son, Mychael Gordon. Both have asthma, requiring them to have ready access to an inhaler and nebulizer. Making matters worse, the neighbors in their apartment complex smoke. "We have it coming in from all sides," Mary said. "If somebody starts smoking in one of the other apartments behind us, it comes  more
University of Texas System Issues Statement on Merger of UT Tyler, UT Health Science Center
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas System issued the following statement on Dec. 9 * * * The University of Texas System is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges today approved an operational plan to merge UT Tyler (UTT) and the UT Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT), one of the last critical steps in a process that began last year. Under this plan, UTHSCT will retain its status as a health-related institution while  more
University of Texas Tyler School of Nursing Awarded Coordinating Board Innovation Grant
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas's Tyler Campus issued the following news release on Dec. 3: The University of Texas at Tyler announced today the School of Nursing was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Nursing Innovation Grant Program. The School of Nursing will use the funds to expand its current simulation program by training faculty and adding infrastructure and equipment. During clinicals, nursing students are typically pla  more
University of Texas Tyler, Workforce Solutions East Texas Partner to Train Businesses and Employees About Environmental Safety During COVID-19
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Texas's Tyler Campus issued the following news release: Workforce Solutions East Texas (WSET) is working with The University of Texas at Tyler to provide up-to-date COVID-related information for businesses and individuals interested in working in the environmental safety industry. COVID: Safety & Sanitation for Business teaches participants how to maintain a healthy and safe environment for employees and patrons.The UT Tyler Longview University Center   more
University of Texas-Arlington: Faculty Member Selected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected an adjunct professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE) and alumnus from The University of Texas at Arlington as a fellow. David Hunn becomes the latest of 18 NAI fellows from UT Arlington. He was formerly the director of technology and innovation and senior fellow/technical director at Lockheed Martin. A 1992 doctora  more
University of Texas-Arlington: Milestone Measurements in Arc-Jet Plasma Wind Tunnel
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: A team from the Aerodynamic Research Center (ARC) at The University of Texas at Arlington has pioneered two cutting-edge measurement techniques in its state-of-the-art arc-jet plasma wind tunnel. The research team accomplished two milestones: measuring the composition of atomic species and measuring flow velocity in the high enthalpy environment generated in the ARC's arc-jet plasma wind tun  more
University of Texas-Dallas: Big Idea Competition Goes Bigger in Finale, Lifting More Startups
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: The annual Big Idea Competition, the premier entrepreneurial pitch contest at The University of Texas at Dallas, expanded in scope for its 2020 event, with more prize money, more categories and more competitors than in previous years. The event, held in a virtual format Nov. 19 as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week and the Texas Startups Roadshow, welcomed a new partner and new sponsors, an  more
University of Texas-Dallas: New Computer Science Graduate Finds Success Bit by Bit With True Grit, Talent
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Itzel Ramirez Tapia has been going through life at 100 miles an hour for as long as she can remember. As a mother, first-generation college student and underrepresented minority, she's used to defying stereotypes as a computer science major. "There's this narrative that it's impossible -- that you have to be a genius to succeed in this field," she said. "But it's not just natural talent. It'  more
University of Texas-Dallas: Simulation Lab Works to Expand Potential of Virtual Instruction
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, learning remotely through virtual human instruction could become commonplace, according to a University of Texas at Dallas professor. With nearly $1 million in national and local grants, Marjorie Zielke PhD'07 is developing a platform that will deliver virtual teaching via augmented reality and holograms. "The need for high-fidelity virtual te  more
University of Texas-Dallas: Study Outlines What Creates Racial Bias in Facial Recognition Technology
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: As facial recognition technology comes into wider use worldwide, more attention has fallen on the imbalance in the technology's performance across races. In a study published online Sept. 29 in the journal IEEE Transactions on Biometrics, Behavior, and Identity Science, researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) outlined the underl  more
University of Texas: CAR T Cell Therapy Effective as First-Line Treatment for High-Risk Large B-Cell Lymphoma
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Dec. 6: A study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, is a safe and effective first-line therapy for patients with high-risk large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), a group with an urgent need for new and effective treatments. These results were presented to  more
University of Texas: Combination of Chemotherapy and Blinatumomab Improves Survival for Patients With B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that first-line treatment with a regimen of chemotherapy combined with the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab resulted in increased survival and achieved a high rate of measurable residual disease (MRD) negativity for patients who were newly diagnosed with a high-risk form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (  more
University of Texas: Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugate Shows Promising Early Results in Rare Blood Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: A phase I/II study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found IMGN632, a novel CD123-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, was tolerable and resulted in a 29% overall response rate in patients with relapsed/refractory blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare, but aggressive, form of leukemia, and a 31% overall response ra  more
University of the Incarnate Word Lands Major Funding for Neurosciences
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSGra) -- The University of the Incarnate Word issued the following news: The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $32, 992 from the Grass Foundation in support of Neuroscience education in the Biology and Engineering departments. Specifically, the grant will allow for the purchase of physiology equipment which will be provided to each student so that they have a hands-on experience learning neuroscienc  more
Using Water Fleas, University of Texas Arlington Researchers Investigate Adaptive Evolution
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington resurrected the preserved eggs of a shrimp-like crustacean to examine long-standing questions about adaptive evolution, reporting the results in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. The study explores the evolutionary impacts of species invasions by studying Daphnia, a shrimp-like crustacean also known as   more
Va. A.G. Herring Opposes Texas' Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General Mark R. Herring has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Supreme Court to reject the Texas Attorney General's request that the Court overturn election results in four key states critical to President-Elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, Attorney General Herring and his colleagues argue that Texas' unp  more
Vt. A.G. Donovan Opposes Texas' Attempt to Invalidate Election Results in Four States
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Dec. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release on Dec. 10: Attorney General T. J. Donovan today joined a coalition in urging the Supreme Court to reject the Texas Attorney General's request that the Court overturn election results in four states critical to President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In an amicus brief, filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, the coalition of 23 attorneys general argues that Texas's unprecedented lawsuit depends on  more
Wash. A.G. Ferguson Files Amicus Brief Opposing Texas's Lawsuit to Overturn the Result of Free and Fair Election
OLYMPIA, Washington, Dec. 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement on Dec. 10: * * * Attorney General Bob Ferguson today issued the following statement regarding a multistate amicus brief, or "friend of the court" brief, in Texas v. Pennsylvania, Texas's attempt to throw out the results of the election in four battleground states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin. The states' brief asks the court to reject Texas's lawsuit. "I will contin  more
West Texas Professor Part of Major Study on Tortoise DNA Published in Science Magazine
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: A recently published major research project by a West Texas A&M University assistant professor is a reminder to go where the science leads. Dr. Peter A. Scott is the lead author of a study of the DNA of Mojave desert tortoises that appeared as the cover story of the Nov. 27 issue of Science. "It's pretty wild," said Scott, an assistant professor of wildlife biology. "It's not something I ever thought studyi  more
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