DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has appointed Richard Barrett as regional chief executive of its Canada business and Mark McManamny as regional chief executive of its Australia New Zealand business. Mr. Barrett and Mr. McManamny bring extensive industry experience to their new roles and will be responsible for delivering on the Company's stra  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it will serve as Lead Designer for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)'s I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project, which will be led by Skanska. As part of an integrated design-build team, AECOM will work in partnership with the contractor, Skanska, to deliver this v  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to announce it has represented Perfex Chemical Solution, LLC, in the acquisition of DynaChem Solutions, LLC, a provider of chemical products and services, including production chemicals, water treatment services, drilling and completion chemicals and laboratory support and technical services to oil and gas operators. "It was a privilege work with the Perfex team on this important acquisition as   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * The American Chemical Society honors John L. Wood, Ph.D., for outstanding achievement in the analysis, structure elucidation and chemical synthesis of natural products. * * * John L. Wood, Ph.D., The Robert A. Welch Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and co-director of the Baylor Synthesis and Drug-Lead Discovery Lab, has received the Ernest Guenther Aw  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Kristina Whitworth and Dr. Elaine Symanski at Baylor College of Medicine and Dr. Thomas F. Northrup at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston received funding from the National Institutes of Health as part of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program to recruit a cohort of pregnant people in Houston with the ultimate goal of following their children through age 21 ye  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2023: Baylor University today officially launched the Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR), a multi-million-dollar center to provide comprehensive research in cybersecurity and cyber resilience and training for the cybersecurity workforce to address critical needs at the local, national and international levels. The CTCR, in partnership with McLennan Community College (MCC) in Waco, will specialize in applied   more

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Brenda Barrio, an associate professor of special education in the University of North Texas College of Education, was selected as assistant vice president for research and innovation. Barrio, who has been serving as the research faculty fellow in UNT's Division of Research and Innovation for the past year, stepped into her new role Sept. 1. "This is a new position for the Division of Research a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Brown University issued the following news release: Before Ruth J. Simmons became the first Black president of an Ivy League university, she was Ruth Jean Stubblefield of tiny Daly, Texas, the 12th child of sharecroppers who toiled in cotton fields for meager pay. Born in 1945, Simmons lived with her family in a clapboard shack with a corrugated roof and no plumbing. She drank water from a bucket and bathed once a week in a tin tub. She wore crudely sewn cl  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2023: Carme Williams, CFRE, a veteran fundraising executive with almost three decades of experience serving higher education institutions and non-profits has been named Advancement Consultant-Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs at Texas Southern University. In this new role, Williams will provide oversight to the University's fundraising operation. "Texas Southern University is a sta  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Dell issued the following news release: Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the city of Amarillo announce plans to create an online digital assistant that uses generative AI (GenAI) to provide residents with details on government and city services. The city of Amarillo will take advantage of the digital assistant to address common citizen and visitor questions around topics such as park facilities, waste management and other nonemergency information. Website visito  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the ultraportable ultrasound industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Clarius with the 2023 North American Company of the Year Award. The company focuses on developing and producing cutting-edge handheld ultrasound technologies. It has bec  more

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 6 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University is part of a new nationwide collaboration focused on developing new sustainable vehicle technologies as part of The Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies for Mobility (eCAT). The eCAT Center is an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) sponsored by NSF tasked with developing sustainable mobility technologies such as electrification, smart infrastructure, and re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment issued the following news release: The Acting Director of the Department of DOEE is submitting the draft revised Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for organics and metals in the Anacostia River Watershed for a second public review and comment. * * * Background The Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for organics and metals in the Anacostia River Watershed (i.e., Anacostia River, Fort Chaplin Tributary, Fort Da  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy Texas successfully installed a new substation that will help improve reliability and support the growing electricity needs in Liberty County. The new Colony substation improves reliability in Dayton, Texas, and will support the expected commercial development along the Grand Parkway area. "Our customers depend on us to deliver affordable and reliable service to help power their daily lives," said Melanie Tayl  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 8 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: ETS-Lindgren will feature innovative products and services as well as custom MRI Solutions for healthcare management and construction professionals at two industry-leading trade shows in the coming weeks: the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, or HCF 2023, from September 19 to 21, in Charlotte, North Carolina;   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 6 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Ed Winegar and Gregory Berg, CPWA , CPFA , CRPC TM, CKA, have joined LPL's employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial, to launch Winegar Berg Wealth Management Powered by LPL Financial. They reported having served approximately $2  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan continually monitors connected work trends and, based on its research, has recognized Microsoft with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award. Microsoft is at the leading edge of innovation and has profoundly impacted the business communications and collaboration   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State College issued the following news release: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Athletics recently hired three new coaches to lead men's basketball, women's softball and women's volleyball. The three new coaches include John Putyrski for men's basketball, Sabrina Hartsell for women's softball and Chelsea Hinck for women's volleyball. Each coach brings a wealth of experience to FSCJ's programs. Coach Putyrski, a native of Chicago, Illinoi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dwayne L. Mason, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Houston's office, has been re-elected to the Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD) and will serve a third term as Treasurer. "I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue my work with the Association of Water Board Directors and furthering our mission of securing a sustainable future for Texas communities," Mason said. "I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: A dangerous, record-breaking heat wave is hitting the eastern United States, with new high temperatures being set in multiple cities from Texas to New England. The extreme heat wave has prompted many cities to issue heat advisories. Some schools have sent students home early due to the lack of air conditioning, while others are shifting to remote learning due to the heat. Schools are also making decisions w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: Back in July, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas for violating the Rivers and Harbors Act, barring the obstruction of U.S. waterways. Texas Governor Greg Abbott introduced "Operation Lone Star", a $4 billion campaign includes the transportation of migrants to northern U.S. cities, while deploying state and federal officials to the border. One step in "Operation Lone Star" wa  more

ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: By Mary Burke Hardin-Simmons University is excited to announce Jay Lester as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music, pending his retirement from Abilene Independent School District (AISD) at the end of December. Lester is a 1994 graduate of HSU and former Cowboy Band member who has served the university as Chairman of the Cowboy Band Foundation, Vice President of the Board of Young Associates, a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP advised Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BEN) in connection with a business combination with special-purpose acquisition company DHC Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DHCA) and a PIPE financing. The transaction would result in BEN, a provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology, becoming a U.S. publicly listed company with an implied initial enterprise value of approximately $35  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker Dr. Scott Walters, Regents Professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's School of Public Health, recently presented an online training for substance use providers through the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology and Transfer Center. "The Perfect and the Good: Engaging People around Harm Reduction and Non-Abstinence Based Goal  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey Papers authored by Dr. Waridibo Allison, HSC vice president of health policy and executive director of the university's Center for Health Policy, are part of a larger collection of works released Sept. 7. "Special Projects of National Significance Curing Hepatitis C (HCV) among People of Color Living with HIV Initiative: Improving Linkage to and Retention in HC  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell served as project counsel for Jupiter Power, a leading developer and operator of energy storage infrastructure, in its recently closed $70.4 million construction and term loan financing facility in support of two standalone battery energy storage projects in Texas. The projects are 160 megawatts (MW)/320 megawatt-hours (MWh) and are part of Jupiter Power's more than 11,000 MW of pr  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: By Luisa Buttler, Eva Cantwell Ocean acidification is a serious problem. Sometimes called "the osteoporosis of the sea," it creates conditions that erode minerals that are vital for marine life. The increase in acidity can also degrade coral reefs and cause a loss of habitat, ultimately leading to major economic impacts. The more acidic the ocean becomes, the less capacity it has to absorb c  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Golden Wright has been named the permanent dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar University. His appointment was announced to faculty and staff by LU's Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs at the fall Provost's Kickoff. "It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Dr. Golden Wright as dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication on a permanent basis. During his time  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Lamar University issued the following news: In July 2020, EnerG-ID Solutions Corporation (EIDS) of Denver, Colorado, teamed up with the Lamar University Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS or Midstream Center) to pursue EIDS's Data Advancement Program, designed to help finalize the development of EIDS's man-portable rapid DNA testing equipment and build information on damaging microbes living in energy systems across the United States. EIDS uses rapid   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: By Emily Loden Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) announces the hiring of Dr. Joseph D. ("Jody") Prestia and Colonel Matthew D. van Dalen as visiting assistant professors of law. "We are fortunate to be adding Dr. Prestia and Col. van Dalen to our faculty. They bring with them a vast amount of teaching and practice experience and a commitment to the mission of LMU Law," LMU Law Vice  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Panacea Venture today announced the launch of Manaolana Oncology Inc., a new company created to develop and advance antibody-based therapies against novel cancer antigens. Manaolana Oncology seeks to build upon the innovative antibody production capabilities and intellectual property of MD Anderson to r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: According to a recent UT statewide poll, the border and inflation are the top issues for Texas - bad news for extreme Democrat Vicente Gonzalez. Gonzalez has been a staunch supporter of Biden's weak border and inflationarypolicies. He voted for the disastrous Inflation Reduction Act, defended felony drug dealers and street gangs, and voted against securing the southern border. "Despite the disa  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement renewing the FOX affiliations of 29 Nexstar-owned stations across the United States, including those in six of the country's top twenty markets. In addition, Fox Corporation has reached agreements to renew t  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced that it has made another $50,000 donation to Feeding America(R), the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, to assist with Feeding America's promotion of "Hunger Action Month," which began Friday, September 1. The contribution is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s, ongoing four-year $2 millio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Office of the Attorney General of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Consumer Protection Division of his office filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction preventing Douglas W. Monahan and his company, iBackPack of Texas, LLC, from participating in deceptive crowdfunding schemes in violation of the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Starting in 2015, Monahan and his company raised   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: A Texas-based research company provided an update Friday on the assessment studying if Owens Community College should add a physical presence in the City of Toledo. Bryan Ashton, chief strategy and growth officer of Trellis Company, reviewed the assessment's methodology and eventual deliverables for a group of more than 50 key stakeholders who attended in person plus a virtual audience. The study will  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: "Evolution Earth," a new PBS docuseries, features chimpanzee research and interviews with Jill Pruetz, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology at Texas State University. The show tracks how animals are moving and adapting with the evolving planet. Pruetz has been the principal investigator of the Fongoli Savanna Chimpanzee Project in Senegal since 2001, focusing on the environmental pressures tha  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas secured refunds and bill credits of $540,513 for Texas electric, water and telecommunications consumers in fiscal year 2023 (Sept. 2022 - Aug. 2023). The agency's Consumer Protection Division (CPD) team of 23 employees assisted 11,559 consumers who submitted informal complaints related to billing or other issues across the three industries the PUCT regulates  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of Rice University researchers have won a 4-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different physical systems used to build quantum computers. Nai-Hui Chia, Kaden Hazzard and Kevin Slagle will use theory, numerical simulations and quantum hardware-run algorithms to provide a framework for comparing the viability and computational poten  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial beginsvtoday, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the state's chief law enforcement officer hopes to avoid conviction and removal from office. "No other state attorney general has represented a greater thorn in the side of the Biden Administration than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton," said Jones, a professor of politica  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins today, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the state's chief law enforcement officer hopes to avoid conviction and removal from office. "No other state attorney general has represented a greater thorn in the side of the Biden Administration than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton," said Jones, a professor of politica  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news on Sept. 7, 2023: Samsung Austin Semiconductor is partnering with Texas A&M University's College of Engineering to help build the talent pipeline needed to support the growing semiconductor ecosystem in Central Texas as part of its 5-Star Workforce Development plan. Samsung Austin Semiconductor's initial $1 million investment will help transform the Texas A&M University's semiconductor ed  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Sinclair Community College has been selected to join a new national center focused on creating and scaling up the high-demand training needed to fuel the country's technology-enabled economic growth. The National Information Technology Innovation Center (NITIC) will work with employers, community colleges across the country, and others to prepare highly skilled technicians through credential programs that ta  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor Medicine Dermatology has opened the Skin of Color Clinic, housed at the Jamail Specialty Care Center. The clinic provides personalized and culturally sensitive care to patients of all ethnicities, skin tones and hair textures and will be led by Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, assistant professor of dermatology. "I am excited to lead a clinic that addresses skin issues commonly found in underserved popula  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * How 'quality control pathways' work together could lead to new therapy for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer * * * SMU biology professor Zhihao Wu has received a $1.8 million, 5-year Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institutes of Health to determine if different quality control pathways in our bodies might be working together to repair damaged com  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Last August, Texas Lutheran University received a generous donation of $4,000 from the St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne, Texas, showcasing the power of community and advocacy. This meaningful contribution was made possible by Henry Brune, a TLU alumnus from the class of 1968, who serves as a member of the church's Wild Game Dinner planning committee. St. John Lutheran Church has had a rich tradition of hosting Wil  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Tarleton State University's Master of Social Work program has been reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Graduation from an accredited institution is required to sit for the state licensing exam. The reaffirmation of accreditation is good for eight years. "The reaffirmation of accreditation serves to underscore the MSW program's commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience tha  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: As part of a new educational program, TCC will provide a platform for students to learn and develop the skills needed to find employment in the film industry. The Fort Worth Film Collaborative is a film workforce development certification program to address the growing need for trained film industry crew in the DFW area. The one-of-a-kind curriculum will provide students a pathway to employment in the film i  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize digital business services company Teleperformance with the 2023 European Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Teleperformance provides a comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranging from front-office customer care to back-o  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Recently, Frost & Sullivan researched the AI-based neurological solutions industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes TeraRecon, a ConcertAI company, with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award. The US-based company operates in more than 74 countries and offers AI-e  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Engineering professor Joshua Peeples is working with faculty from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to process data from the state-of-the-art Plant Growth and Phenotyping Facility. * * * By Rachel Rose, Texas A&M University College of Engineering Plant phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. In addition to ensuring a healthier crop yiel  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Pharmacology research team reveals breakthrough findings on cannabinoid therapy for preventing epilepsy and refractory seizure disorders * * * The emerging field of medical cannabinoids has experienced a breakthrough in epilepsy and seizure disorders. D. Samba Reddy, PhD, RPh, a Regents Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at the Texas  more

KINGSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Texas A&M University-Kingsville issued the following news: Texas A&M University-Kingsville is enhancing security and support for the university community by launching SafeZone, a unified safety, communications, and wellbeing service from CriticalArc. Through this implementation, the university aims to deliver more rapid response to calls for assistance across all campus facilities. The service also features strict privacy safeguards based on opting in; SafeZone us  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $2,208,152 against 20 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: two air quality, three municipal wastewater discharges, two petroleum storage tanks, and four public water systems. Default orders we  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The Texas Department of Information Resources issued the following news: DIR has released a Request For Offer (RFO) for Texas Digital Identity Solution and Identity Access Management Assessments (TDIS/IAMA). DIR seeks one successful respondent to manage and further develop its Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solution known as the Texas Digital Identity Solution (TDIS), along with providing Identity Access Management Assessments (IAMA) to mak  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The Texas Department of Information Resources issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2023: The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced today the launch of a portal for local government entities to report cybersecurity incidents in compliance with Senate Bill 271, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature. The local government reporting portal, which went live on September 1, can be found on DIR's website at: https://dir.texas.gov/information-security/cyber  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * Subject: 2023-2024 Significant Expansion of Enrollment--Open-Enrollment Charter Schools Only Category: Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Next Steps: Share with business/finance and special education staff Open-enrollment charter schools that have been awarded 2023-2024 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * Subject: House Bill 3 Model Standards for Parental Notification Category: Information Next Steps: Adopt a policy regarding parental notification. * * * Overview The purpose of this To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) is to provide guidance for educational leaders in the field regarding parental notification, as required by House Bill (HB) 3, 88th Regula  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * Subject: Validations of Fiscal Data Reported by LEAs for Federal Grants Category: Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Next Steps: LEAs chosen in random sample(s) to provide documentation when requested The purpose of this letter is to inform local educational agencies (LEAs) that the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting (FFCR) Division of the Texas   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $229,000 to two schools in Central Texas to support career and technical education training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), these grants will help the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 70 students for high-demand occupations in manufactur  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced 20 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $7.6 million have been awarded to 14 schools across the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train mo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Debbie Crane Aliseda and Representative Brad Buckley, D.V.M. to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for terms set to expire on June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The SREB works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education. The nation's first regional interstate compact for education, SREB was cr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Bangor, Ph.D. to the Advisory Council on Postsecondary Education for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for a term set to expire on August 31, 2025. The Council was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to address barriers to accessing higher education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Aaron Bangor, Ph.D. of Austin is  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristen Cox to the Texas Medical Board District Two Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2024. Kristen Cox of College Station is president and chief executive officer of Checkpoint Services, Inc., and 12th Man Technology. She served for 12 years as a gubernatorial appointee on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. She was a founding board me  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Veronica Juarez-Dunne to the 465th Judicial District Court in Bastrop County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Veronica Juarez-Dunne of Elgin is an associate judge for Bastrop County and previously served as a special commissioner for the Bastrop County Court at Law. She is a member of the Bastrop Cou  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa Maciejewski-West to the Risk Management Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The State Office of Risk Management administers insurance services obtained by state agencies, including the self-insured government employee's workers' compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Elizabeth "Lisa" Maciejewski-West of Horseshoe Bay is  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David A. Rassin as a member of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Corporation oversees the provision of affordable housing for low-income Texans. David A. Rassin of Houston is the vice president, general counsel, secretary, and chief compliance officer for SAExploration, Inc. He is a member o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ron Rohrbacher to the Texas State Technical College System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Robb J. Misso and Tiffany Tremont for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029. Ron Rohrbacher of League City is owner of Rohrbacher Residential Construction Consulting, LLC. Previously, he served as vice president of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced a second allotment of 60,000 units of Naloxone (NARCAN) will be distributed to all Texas police departments as part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign. Law enforcement personnel, including municipal police, Independent School District police, and police departments at higher education institutions, will be eligible to receive a portion of this all  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Carolina Castillo Crimm, Ph.D. and Don Frazier, Ph.D. to the Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor named Frazier chair of the Committee. The Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee was established by HB 2497 (87R) to promote patriotic education and increase awareness of the Texas values that continue t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Daniel B. "Barry" Moore as the presiding officer of the Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that serve Brazos County. Daniel B. "Barr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $36 million in grant funding for veterans across Texas that will be distributed through TVC's Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Big Check Tour. Approved by TVC Commissioners in May, this grant funding will be awarded to 135 organizations across Texas and will serve more than 81,700 Texas veterans and their fa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 435,700 illegal immigrant a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * The Office of the Governor today issued a statement following the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against Texas maintaining its sovereign authority to secure the border with floating marine barriers: "Texas will appeal. Today's court decision merely prolongs President Biden's willful refusal to acknowledge that Texas is rightfully stepping up to do th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Trinity University issued the following news: Trinity University proudly announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: John Brozovich, Sally Deitch M'03, and John Thornton '87. The new Trustees join a roster of 35 Board Members and are distinguished by both their professional careers and personal perspectives. John Brozovich is president and chief executive officer of The Gambrinus Company, a leader in the craft beer industry. Through i  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news: As the 2023-2024 school year begins, the University of Dallas welcomes new faculty members in various disciplines and congratulates others on their promotions. * Christopher Bell, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, earned his doctorate from the University of West Georgia and formerly taught at Wesleyan University. * Richard H. Bulzacchelli, STD, affiliate assistant professor of ministry, held the position of le  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Report Finds Invasive Alien Species Play Key Role in 60% of Global Plant and Animal Extinctions * * * A new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) presents major findings on the gravity of impacts from invasive alien species on our planet. Researchers found more than 37,000 alien species have been introduced by human activities over the centu  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: After a rigorous data collection and reporting process, the university's Supplemental Instruction program has met the requirements for accreditation by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The accreditation is valid for three years, and the university joins just three other SEC schools -- Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Houston Law Center issued the following news release: The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer, an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career. The publication caters to undergraduates and those interested in pursuing the legal profession, featuring articles on topics from law school admissions, legal news and career development to profiles of don  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: As the role of telehealth in medical delivery continues to change the dynamics of health care, nurses often have less time with patients at the bedside in favor of more time connecting virtually. Many nursing theorists define nursing as "being with" the patient, but this technological evolution is challenging nurses to find new ways to offer the same compassion and empathy while connecting on a screen. In   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Leslie Reyna, Sally Crocker Dr. Melissa Lewis has been invited to join the new College Working Group of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Lewis, an associate dean for research and professor in the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, adds her expertise to NIAAA's focus on higher education environments and   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta Dr. Malinda Hansen has quite a list of accomplishments throughout her career. She is an acclaimed physician, she was named the 2019 Resident of the Year by the American Academy of Osteopathy, a business entrepreneur, a former women's basketball player at the University of Minnesota and now she's an author. Hansen, an assistant professor with the Texas College of Os  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: A new study led by researchers from the Center for Violence Prevention at the University of Texas medical branch has revealed encouraging findings in the fight against Adolescent Relationship Abuse. The study, just published in Pediatrics, focused on the Fourth R program, a 21-session healthy relationships curriculum delivered in middle or high school health classes, found that teens   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Five UTA researchers receive one-year grants of $20,000 each * * * The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded five Interdisciplinary Research Program (IRP) grants totaling $100,000 to foster collaboration between groups that would not typically work together. "Increasingly, the great societal challenges   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Schlumberger Foundation award honors women from emerging economies * * * A graduate student pursuing her doctorate in earth and environmental sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington has received a prestigious fellowship from the Schlumberger Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to science and technology education. Charity Kgotlaebonywe will receive $50,0  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * 'The world is at greater flood risk than what we realized," UTA scientist says * * * A University of Texas at Arlington hydrologist's study in the Nature journal Scientific Data provides the first-ever global estimate of human destruction of natural floodplains. The study can help guide future development in a way that can restore and conserve vital floodplain habitats that  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: When Dylan Parks, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Biology and head of UTA's new Brewing and Fermentation Science Certificate program, tells people he used to be a beer scientist, they usually get the wrong idea. "They're usually like, 'Oh, that's cool. You get to drink beer every day,'" he said. "Well, sure, but you have to drink it throughout the process, even befor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Austin and Karlin Real Estate, a global real estate investment and development firm, are teaming up to launch UT Impact Labs at Parmer Austin, located near East Parmer Lane and Parmer Ridge Drive in north Austin. The 10,000-square-foot wet lab space is the first off-campus site for the University's Discovery to Impact, which will manage the space for lease to life science sta  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: To combat the extreme environmental toll of major oil spills, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a technology that could significantly improve cleanup capabilities compared with current methods. The new technology uses a dual-layer mesh roller coupled with an induction heating technique, with material properties that allow it to separate oil from water and then remove that o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Ryan Streeter executive director of research and publications for the Civitas Institute, a nonpartisan center that supports independent scholarship and analysis to advance the principles of a free society, including individual liberty, constitutionalism and private enterprise. "For decades, Ryan has continued to have a meaningful impact on national polic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: A three-year, $3.4 million grant to investigate how Alzheimer's disease is connected to multiple chronic diseases has been awarded to UTHealth Houston researchers by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. To study this, a team led by Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD, principal investigator and professor and chair in the Department of Health Data Scienc  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: A University of Texas at Dallas researcher has published a series of papers about her investigations into the nature of primary muscle tension dysphonia (pMTD), a voice disorder that has proved hard to quantify or link to a cause. Dr. Adrianna Shembel, assistant professor of speech, language, and hearing in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS), has devised new metrics and method  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Texas-based musician and artist Darden Smith has been named the first recipient of the new songwriter in residence program at The University of Texas at Austin. The program, housed in the College of Fine Arts, is part of the University's efforts to expand live music experiences while integrating the campus community into Austin's vibrant live music community and economy. "The location of our University is sign  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson initiative lowered post-surgical opioid use without impacting pain control * * * By improving hospital care pathways, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center successfully reduced inpatient opioid use by 50% after pancreatic cancer surgery and cut the median opioid prescription volumes at discharge to zero. This approach, descr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW-led study shows most with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are not on drugs recommended to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes * * * Although hundreds of thousands of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are eligible for high-intensity statin therapy, most are not using the drugs, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers rep  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern researchers analyze statewide network data on suicidal ideation, behavior * * * Nearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had experienced suicidal ideation, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the journal S  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Phase I grant would expand region's research and manufacturing capability * * * UTA is the lead applicant in a consortium of nearly 20 entities from North Texas and Oklahoma for a funding opportunity released by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in May 2023 to designate at least 20 Tech Hubs across the country and separately award a total of $15 million to   more

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Seismic data will shape scientific understanding of how glacial ice moves, contributes to sea level rise * * * Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are using seismic data to track the structure and movement of Thwaites, the widest glacier on Earth. Thwaites is a Florida-sized glacier in west Antarctica whose continuous melting plays an outsize role in global sea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Dr. Kristina Whitworth and Dr. Elaine Symanski at Baylor College of Medicine and Dr. Thomas F. Northrup at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston received funding from the National Institutes of Health as part of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program to recruit a cohort of pregnant people in Houston with the ultimate goal of following their children   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Responding to an unexpected exponential influx of people to Texas during and following the pandemic, Verizon pledged significantly more investment in the state to manage the increased usage on its network. As part of the $97.9 million additional investment in the Lone Star state, Verizon engineers have been busy at work adding capacity, coverage and upgrading service in Austin, TX  more

CANYON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Sophomore and junior enrollment is up at West Texas A&M University, newly released figures show. On-campus semester credit hours also rose more than 7 percent over 2022, showing the continuing success of retention programs at the University. "Undergraduate enrollment is strong at WT, and those improvements in retention means a greater percentage of our students are going to earn their degree," said Mike Knox, vice   more

CANYON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Josh Lynn doesn't remember a time in his life when he wasn't around football. Lynn, now 45, spent evenings as a young kid at the fieldhouse of a small-town high school while his father, a lifelong high school football coach, led practice in the stadium. Lynn later would play on that field for his father and as a two-time team captain in college, before beginning a career in coaching himself. "We're a football coach  more