WACO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Baylor University issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: Baylor University today announced a $2 million gift from Scott and Susan Orr of The Woodlands, Texas, establishing the Scott & Susan Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities & Christian Faith to support teaching, mentorship and innovative research in the Medical Humanities Program within the College of Arts & Sciences. This endowed chair brings the total number of new endowed chair and faculty positions   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Four Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers are included in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 directory of the nation's leading dealmakers: Michael Boone, Ricardo Garcia-Moreno, George Y. Gonzalez, and Tom Harris. The Lawdragon editorial team selected 500 honorees through submissions, journalistic research of the lawyers behind the biggest deals, and editorial vetting from a board of peers. The Dealmakers guide focuses on M  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: An award-winning author and historian will speak Nov. 2 at West Texas A&M University for the Center for the Study of the American West's Garry L. Nall Lecture in Western Studies. Dan Flores, the A. B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of Western History at the University of Montana, will speak about his latest book "Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals & People in America" at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in Legacy Hall in the Jack B  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 24 -- American Airlines issued the following statement on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * American today released the following statement on the confirmation of Michael Whitaker. "It is essential for the FAA to have a permanent, qualified leader and we commend the United States Senate for unanimously approving Michael Whitaker's nomination with robust bipartisan support," said American's CEO Robert Isom. "Mr. Whitaker is the right person at the right time to lead the FAA into th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Zhiqiang An, PhD, has been named UTHealth Houston's first vice president of drug discovery. In this new role, An will work in close collaboration with researchers across campus, as well as the Office of Technology Management, Academic and Faculty Affairs, and the Office of the President to promote drug discovery and therapeutic innovation. "Dr. An is a world leader in therape  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 26 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release: In the wake of the Arizona Diamondbacks' thrilling victory in the 2023 National League Championship, State Representative Matt Gress is urging Governor Hobbs to issue an executive order extending the time for businesses to sell alcohol during the World Series. See his letter attached below. This historic moment for the Diamondbacks, who last clinched the championship in 2001, has ignited a wave of exci  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Atmos Energy Corp. issued the following news release: A team of volunteers will be turning soil at an Arlington elementary school this week to help young people learn the benefits of growing and eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and to promote life-long healthy habits. In its first official partnership with Arlington ISD and with the support of Atmos Energy, Texas Health's North Texas Healthy Communities (NTHC) is expanding its school gardening efforts beyond Fort  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Representatives from Aveanna Healthcare visited with some students in Texas State Technical College's Nursing program during a recent employer spotlight at TSTC's Harlingen campus. Jesus Mendez and Aaron Garcia explained the company's core values while providing an overview of its work culture, services offered, schedule flexibility, and even tuition reimbursement. "This group of Nursing students already has  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 (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 recently researched the edge serverless industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Azion with the 2023 North American New Product Innovation Award. Azion's Edge platform empowers developers to build and deploy serverless applications, create solid zer  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: People are increasingly spending time in front of screens on a daily and even hourly basis, giving eye muscles little chance to rest. A Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist explains how headaches form from eye strain and how to give your eyes a break. "We focus on one object, especially an object that's up close, like a computer screen or phone for prolonged periods of time, and we don't give ou  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Cell therapies can be a life-saving form of cancer treatment, but equitable access to these treatments remains a challenge, particularly within public safety-net healthcare systems that serve minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center is launching a pilot program to open cell therapy clinical trials at Harris Health th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Nuo Li, associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and a McNair Scholar, has been selected to be a part of the 2023 class of Innovation Fund Investigators by the Pew Charitable Trust. He was selected along with his collaborator Dr. Roozbeh Kiani, associate professor of neural science at New York University. They are among 12 scientists who are partnering on interdis  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a small molecule named 5D4 that can suppress the growth of breast and ovarian cancers in animal models. 5D4 works by binding to TopBP1 protein in cancer cells, disrupting its interactions with several pathways that promote cancer growth. Combining 5D4 with another cancer inhibitor, talazoparib, enhances the effectiveness of the anti-cancer activ  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor Medicine, the multidisciplinary practice of Baylor College of Medicine, has received Target: BP(TM) Gold+ and Silver recognition, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol(TM) Gold recognition and Target: Type 2 Diabetes(SM) Gold recognition from the American Heart Association. These awards acknowledge the practices' commitment to decreasing the number of Americans living with uncontrolled blood pressure, diab  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Solar cell efficiency has soared in recent years due to light-harvesting materials like halide perovskites, but the ability to produce them reliably at scale continues to be a challenge. A process developed by Rice University chemical and biomolecular engineer Aditya Mohite and collaborators at Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Rennes yields 2D perovskite-based semiconduc  more

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a federal program that allows children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to reunite with their parents and guardians in the United States. The coalition filed the brief in support of the Biden Administration, which is defending the  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following agency statement on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * "We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Israel and the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. "We remain hopeful that a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict will be found. Consistent with Caterpillar's focus on supporting humanitarian efforts in times of need, through the Caterpillar Foundation, we are donating $1 million   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) today announced a leadership transition that helps position the company to continue driving sustainable value for customers, communities, investors and employees. The Board has unanimously appointed Jason P. Wells, CenterPoint Energy President and Chief Operating Officer, to become President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Dire  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 (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 recently researched the UPS industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Centiel with the 2023 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award. Centiel is a Swiss company that designs and manufactures a wide range of best-in-class, energy-efficient UPS sy  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release: * * * CSU is one of seven universities that are part of the collaboration * * * Cleveland State University was awarded a grant for $600,000 to aid in Mobilizing the Emerging Diverse AI Talent (MEDAL) through Design and Automated Control of Automated Scientific Laboratories. The project is a collaboration between CSU, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the Florida International University,  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: The student-led Economics Reading Group in Stephen F. Austin State University's Rusche College of Business is hosting a discussion on entrepreneurship with Kevin Carr, a 1992 SFA finance graduate and owner of Community Beer Co. in Dallas, at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the McGee Business Building, Room 133, on the SFA campus. The event is free and open to the public. Also sponsored by SFA's Arnold Center for Entr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, an agency that says it creates and expedite innovation for cancer research, issued the following news: At its annual Fall Policy Summit at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in downtown Austin, the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) recognized CPRIT Chief Executive Officer Wayne Roberts with its highest honor, the Luminary Award. Each year, THBI's membership nominates individuals who have had an impact on th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Safety for students and employees is the top priority of Dallas ISD, and since the start of this school year, a new department has been designated to provide the technology and security enhancements to support that priority across the district. "The School Safety, Monitoring and Resources Department ensures that all schools and district facilities are equipped with the tools and technology syste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is announcing an expansion of its on-the-ground Republican accountability programs to include funding for communications and research staff in two offensive states: Texas and Florida. The expansion will bring the DSCC's cycle investment in this program to seven figures across 10 states, the largest investment in Republi  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Encore Wire issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) ("Encore Wire" or the "Company") today announced results for the third quarter of 2023. Third Quarter and YTD 2023 Highlights * Third Quarter Earnings per diluted share of $4.82; YTD Earnings per diluted share of $17.40 * Third Quarter Net Income of $82.1 million; YTD Net Income of $306.3 million * Gross Profit of 23.3% in the third quarte  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Patients with endometriosis are more likely to experience complications during and after hysterectomies, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The findings, published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, suggest surgeons should be prepared for the problems that may occur in patients with endometriosis, a painful condition that affects about  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: In a strategic move set to strengthen our corporate and foundation collaborations, Texas State University's University Advancement Division proudly introduces three new dynamic leaders into its ranks. The Corporate Engagement directors will launch a groundbreaking strategic corporate engagement program for Texas State University. The program will holistically align internal university stakeholders with a si  more

CONROE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Entergy issued the following news release: As part of its ongoing efforts to improve service to customers, Entergy Texas is scheduled to perform reliability upgrades along Longmire Road and Hwy 105 from I-45 to Dam Site Road in Conroe. The company is upgrading power lines to improve reliability and reduce the length of potential outages in the future. "The Conroe area is experiencing tremendous economic development, and these upgrades will improve reliability and ensu  more

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced third-quarter 2023 earnings of $9.1 billion, or $2.25 per share assuming dilution. Cash flow from operations was $16.0 billion, up $6.6 billion versus the second quarter. In line with plans, capital and exploration expenditures were $6.0 billion in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date 2023 expenditures to $18  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- FMI-The Food Industry Association issued the following news: New research finds that frozen foods maintain their relevance to grocery shoppers and offer a suite of valuable benefits that meet their mealtime needs. The third edition of the Power of Frozen in Retail, released today by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI - The Food Industry Association, reports that frozen food sales reached $74.2 billion over the last year and that the core consume  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- 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 announce Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) as recipients of its eighth annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron. The awards were presented during Itron Inspire 2023,  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 (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: The best in business gathered in Huntington Beach, CA at the 2023 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort. The gathering honored top business achievements of some of the most innovative and successful companies in their  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 (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 recently researched the Japanese automotive cybersecurity industry and, based on its findings, recognizes VicOne with the 2023 Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. VicOne, one of the automotive cybersecurity solutions leaders, that offers a comprehensive  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2023: * * * The sustainability narrative is being molded by various factors that can be positioned in the 6P Framework -- Policies, Products, Processes, People, Partnerships, and Platforms -- in the dynamic environment of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporti  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * WHAT: iHeartMedia Philadelphia and Recovery Centers of America today welcomed Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge to a special episode of "Recovery 360: Conversations on Addiction and Recovery." Etheridge, who tragically lost her son Beckett in 2020 following his years-long battle with opioid addiction, will join the hosts for a thoughtful conversation on substa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Arsalan Muhammad has been named to the 2023 class of the American Bankruptcy Institute's prestigious 40 Under 40 Program. ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The 40 Under 40 h  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Honduran mother and her three children faced threats of violence and discrimination in their home country and needed help winning asylum in New York. A domestic violence shelter in Utah was trying to expand its reach and serve hundreds of additional families. Throughout 2023, Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys volunteered more than 15,000 hours towards causes like these as part of its robust pro bono pra  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: An International Transactions team from Haynes and Boone, LLP represented Forefront Medical Investment Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of a company listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX), in the negotiation of a lease for a new manufacturing facility in Mexico. The facility is a new 68,000-square-foot building in Juarez and will be Forefront Medical's fifth medical devices contract manuf  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Teachers are often thought of as heroes in the classroom, but sometimes, they get to be heroes outside of school. That was the case for Israel Alfaro, an English I teacher at W.H. Adamson High School, who recently found himself in a dangerous situation, playing a crucial role in saving the life of a hot air balloon pilot. Alfaro--a Skyline High School graduate and three-year veteran of Dallas IS  more

HILLSBORO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Hill College issued the following news: Hill College is pleased to welcome Tamy Rogers as the Executive Director of Human Resources. Rogers comes to Hill College from Dallas Baptist University where she served as the human resources director for the past 23 years. Prior to that, Rogers was an internal audit secretary at Perot Systems in Dallas, Texas. "We feel so blessed to have hired a person with Ms. Rogers' depth and range of human resources experience and acco  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Katie Couric Media today relaunched the award-winning podcast, "Next Question with Katie Couric." Katie is back on the mic with intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations - this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she'll be joined by a number of special guest hosts for a series of "Katie Plus One" episodes. Together they'll  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Current-News/128-1.%20CAM%20brief.pdf) in support of a federal program that allows children from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to reunite with their parents in America. Raoul and the coalition filed the brief suppor  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds held a press conference to signify the safe return of 109 Iowa National Guard soldiers and 31 Department of Public Safety (DPS) law enforcement officers from their deployment to the U.S. Southern border as part of Texas' Operation Lone Star. The Iowa National Guard deployed from Aug. 2 through Sept. 1, 2023, and the DPS deployed from Sept. 1 through Oct. 2, 2023.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: The University of Florida (UF) Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) has appointed Jackson Walker partner Christopher J. Rourk (B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1985) to serve on the External Advisory Board. In his role on the board, Chris will help provide feedback on ECE Florida's program, direction, and future. "When I received my BSEE from UF ECE, I had the benefit of a great education from some o  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: To enhance industry knowledge and expand its influence, Lamar University's Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) has been busy with several workshops, seminars, and a significant addition to its advisory board. CMMS recently sponsored a three-day course aimed at educating LU faculty, graduate students, and industry personnel on the complexities of the midstream sector. The course, delivered on the LU campus,   more

BAY CITY, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $10,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Matagorda County Museum transform a storage area into additional exhibition space for its historical artifacts and local artwork. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $5,000 in matching funds from the Matagorda County Museum Association, will pay for remodeling the museum's top floor, which is reached   more

EAGLE LAKE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $10,200 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Prairie Edge Museum repair water damage and improve the appearance of its building in Eagle Lake. The Community Development Partnership Program, along with $2,550 in matching funds from the museum, will enable the museum to replace rotting wood damaged by massive roof leaks, add new interior ceiling tiles and upgrade lighting   more

MCCAMEY, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Upton County Historical Society will replace the roof and 1930s-era electrical wiring at a historic building in downtown McCamey, as well as install the building's first-ever air conditioning, thanks to a $17,360 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,340 in matching funds from the historical society, will enable the gro  more

ROBERT LEE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will enable West Coke County Emergency Medical Service to purchase a new portable heart monitor and defibrillator, elevating the quality of emergency care provided to cardiac patients in this area of West Texas. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $17,720 in matching funds from the EMS, will pay for a cardiac mon  more

EAGLE LAKE, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the City of Eagle Lake make much-needed repairs to the swimming pool at Eagle Lake Municipal Park. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $54,000 in matching funds from the city, will enable Eagle Lake to make significant structural repairs to the pool to prevent further damage and help ensure the pool can  more

MCCAMEY, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The City of McCamey will add walking paths, exercise stations and updated playground equipment to Santa Fe Park with the help of a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with nearly $75,000 in matching funds from the City of McCamey, the McCamey Economic Development Corporation and Upton County, will help improve the park an  more

PALACIOS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will enable the Palacios library to add new mobile shelving and make numerous other upgrades. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $25,000 in matching funds from Friends of the Palacios Library, will help create a more welcoming, modern environment and allow the library to expand its programming for both children an  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: West Texas A&M University's expert on all creatures large and small that call this region home is now the University's new James A. "Buddy" Davidson Professor of Wildlife Biology. Dr. Ray Matlack, who joined WT in 2002, recently was appointed to the position, announced Dr. Jason Yarbrough, head of both the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Physics in WT's Paul E  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring combination therapies for AML, pancreatic and stomach cancers, an approach to use exosomes for diagnosis and treatment of multiple cancers * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collabor  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The McKinney Economic Development Corp. issued the following news: Media X Partners, Inc. dba rikodi is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $50,000 non-dilutive grant from the Innovation Fund managed by the McKinney (TX) Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The MEDC launched the fund in 2020 as a part of a larger strategy to attract startups with high-growth potential and diversify the city's innovation ecosystem. It offers businesses several gra  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in an open letter supporting Yelp's efforts to ensure that consumers are provided with clear and accurate information about the limitations of services and staffing offered by Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs). Yelp has provided notices on CPCs' Yelp pages notifying consumers that CPCs do not provide comprehensi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: Vicente Gonzalez just voted against providing funding for restoration and protection of the Resacas. Gonzalez voted against H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill Gonzalez opposed provided $2 million to the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain and care for the Resacas. "Self-serving politician Vicente Gonzalez jeopardized Bro  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following new reporting from KTVN that revealed GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown failed to disclose his Texas business in apparent violation of federal law, Nevada Democrats have filed a complaint with the Department of Justice seeking an investigation into Brown's efforts to hide his Texas roots from Nevada voters. The complaint, filed by Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett,   more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and ReachTV today announced that they are partnering to extend the distribution of NewsNation, the country's fastest growing cable news network, and the sports programming of the CW Network, including ACC College Football and Basketball and LIV Golf. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The new live news p  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Monday, November 27, 2023, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 10, 2023. While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future,  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it has promoted Steven Blanchard to Vice President and General Manager of the company's broadcasting and digital operations in Richmond, Virginia, including WRIC-TV (ABC DMA #56), wric.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Mr. Blanchard will begin his duties immediately and report   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * BLAUT NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER * * * Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT), a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for rural financing, today announced the appointment of veteran Farm Credit financial leader Brian O'Keane as chief financial officer. O'Keane succeeds Brandon Blaut, who was promoted to chief operating officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Brian to the Farm Credit Bank  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Oracle today announced that it has been named a Leader for the eighth consecutive year in the 2023 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). Oracle was also placed furthest to the right for overall Completeness of Vision for the sixth consecutive year. A copy of the re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved the adoption of an additional area code for the greater Houston area to accommodate continued population growth. The area is expected to run out of new phone numbers starting with the current 281/346/713/832 area codes in 2025. Once telecommunications carriers have exhausted all telephone numbers with the current 281/346/713/832 area code  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 -- Regis College issued the following news: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has appointed a select handful of nursing students to its national Leadership Council of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). While more than 10,000 GNSA members were eligible for consideration, only eight were selected including Regis nursing graduate student Grace Udoh, of Forney, Texas. As members of the GNSA, students commit to two years of service as th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As early voting kicks off in Texas this week, Rice University experts are available to discuss the Nov. 7 election. Mark Jones, a professor of political science,fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and Texas political expert, is available to discuss the Houston mayoral, controller and city council races as well as the statewide, city and county propositions.Robert Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Bernard "Bernie" Banks will join Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders as its director, effective Jan. 1. He is a noted expert on leadership and organizational change, a sought-after speaker and an Army veteran. Banks comes to Rice from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he serves as associate dean for leadership development and inclusion and clinical professor of management and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Shepherd School of Music will present Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin," Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera . The romantic work is helmed by director Paul Curran with conductor Stephanie Rhodes Russell and the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra under the tutelage of Joshua Winograde, director of opera studies. Inspired by Alexander Pushkin's epon  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 (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 recently researched the cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Runecast with the 2023 European New Product Innovation Award. Runecast is a trusted cloud security solutions provider that helps or  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Oct. 27 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: ETS-Lindgren recently celebrated the success of the 2023 San Diego Test Equipment Symposium (SDTES). Leo Botero AIA, Principal Project Engineer with ETS-Lindgren, presented "Top 10 Considerations to Ensure a Successful RF Shielded Enclosure Project" as part of the technical program at SDTES hosted by Advanced Test E  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: Stephen F. Austin State University's emergency management office has announced an initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of the campus community by distributing Narcan, a potentially life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, to strategic locations around campus and by offering Narcan training sessions. The announcement coincides with both Red Ribbon Week and October's Fe  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: Stephen F. Austin State University has named Dr. Forrest Lane, an educator with nearly 20 years in a variety of academic and administrative positions within higher education, dean of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. "I am genuinely excited about joining the SFA community," Lane said. "Stephen F. Austin State University has been a significant resource to our state and region for 100 years. S  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: Stephen F. Austin State University's Stone Fort Museum has named Rick Still and the late Frances A. Shofner as the 2023 Cum Concilio Club Heritage Preservation Award recipients. The museum's biennial heritage preservation award was established in honor of the Cum Concilio Club's dedication to the preservation of Nacogdoches' cultural and historical landscape. The award recognizes a group or individual   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * MATA, a research assistant powered by artificial intelligence, turns NASA's earth science data into useable knowledge for scientists * * * NASA sensors scattered across land, sea, and space have collected hundreds of terabytes of Earth science data over the past four decades. Imagine if a digital assistant like Alexa or Siri, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), could quickly and easily sift  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: SMU has been designated the lead agency for a federally-funded economic development initiative to strengthen, build on and drive innovation in the existing semiconductor supply chain in 29 counties in North Texas and Oklahoma through regional collaboration and workforce development. The White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiative Monday afternoon as the first phase of the Tech Hubs p  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Southwestern University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 25, 2023, with Alex Goodwin, assistant professor of political science: * * * Could you introduce yourself and tell me a bit about your background? My name is Alex Goodwin. This is my first year here at Southwestern; I'm on the tenure track and an assistant professor in the Political Science Department. I'm from Houston, Texas, and I have a twin brother. What sparked your interest in political science, and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Associate Division Dean of Liberal Studies and Core Fellow Dr. Martin Lockerd and Assistant Professor of English and Core Fellow Sr. Maria Frassati Jakupcak, OP, Ph.D, participated in a panel discussion called "Liberal Learning in the Literature Classroom" at the 26th annual Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) conference held in October at the University of Houston. Nea  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: When we think about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, we may conjure horrific mental images of women being burned at the stake or bound by ropes and thrown into the water. But our assumptions about what happened during that bizarre time in American history may be misguided, and our mental images may be nothing more than misconceptions. Dr. John Howard Smith, a history professor at Texas A&M Univers  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Tarleton State University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lonn Reisman stood behind a podium on stage at Wisdom Gym. With university administrators, the Texas A&M System Chancellor and Board of Regents, and a full crowd of Texan faithful gathered for arguably the biggest announcement in school history - Tarleton State was moving to NCAA Division I. Fighting back emo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: On October 18, Tarrant To & Through (T3), a partner of Tarrant County College, announced the launch of a new digital workforce platform called Pathways to Careers (P2C). The launch was announced at an event held at TCC Trinity River. In addition to T3 Executive Director Natalie Young Williams and TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc, guest speakers included Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Hillwood President Mike Berr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Health researchers solve the mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection * * * Researchers at Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have uncovered why C. diff (also known as Clostridioides difficile or C. difficile) infection has developed resistance to the antibiotic metronidazole. C. diff is a bacterium that infects the   more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is entering into an innovative new partnership with Harmony Public Schools (HPS) with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in TAMIU's Student Center Ballroom. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the MOU paves the way to develop and expand a partnership between   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Texas A&M University is joining a multi-university team on a major research project to track objects orbiting the moon. The Air Force Research Laboratory is awarding up to $5 million over five years for the Space University Research Initiative (SURI). "The SURI is an outstanding initiative to train our next-generation workforce. We look forward to carrying out  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Texas A&M University-led research is filling in data gaps and developing new tools to improve trace elements monitoring of fish and their consumers - including both people and wildlife - in the state of Alaska. Alaska fisheries provide about 60% of total U.S. seafood harvests, according to Alaska's Resource Development Council, and are key   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * T cell regulator eEF2K plays a crucial role in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders and could have potential therapeutic uses * * * By Grayson Kotzur Autoimmune disorders are driven by abnormal inflammatory reactions that cause the body's own immune system to attack itself. These inflammatory autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and mul  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Raven Wuebker Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that when charging a supercapacitor, it stores energy and responds by stretching and expanding. This finding can be used to design new materials for flexible electronics or other devices that must be both strong and store energy efficiently. Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, associate department head of internal engagement a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Steve Kuhlmann Tucked away in the mountains of western Puerto Rico, the rural community of Castaner faced months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017. A team, including researchers from Texas A&M University, is now working to better manage and withstand future challenges using technology and distributed energy resources like rooftop solar panels. The pro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration's Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and several other agencies and officials over the federal government's practice of cutting and destroying Texas's concertina wire that was strategically positioned for the purpose of securing the state's border with Mexico and stemming the flow of illegal mig  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $168,590 against 8 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: one air quality, two municipal wastewater discharge, two petroleum storage tank, and one waste disposal well. Default orders were issued  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan is now accepting applications for the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP). Grants are available statewide for eligible new light-duty motor vehicles powered by alternative fuel purchased or leased on or after Sept. 1, 2023. * Grants of up to $5,000 are availa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: Today, the Texas Democratic Party is proud to announce Texas Blueprint - the official 2024 Coordinated Campaign that unites county parties and allied partners in a well-organized and focused effort designed to build on our collective goals to establish Texas as a bonafide battleground state for the betterment of working families. Our mission is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Democra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, the Texas Democratic Party is proud to announce Texas Blueprint - the official 2024 Coordinated Campaign that unites county parties and allied partners in a well-organized and focused effort designed to build on our collective goals to establish Texas as a bonafide battleground state for the betterment of working families. Our mission is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Democra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after House Republicans elected MAGA Republican extremist Rep. Mike Johnson to the U.S. Speaker of the House: "Absolutely no one is surprised that MAGA Republicans chose to elect known election denier Mike Johnson as the latest ringleader of their circus. Now that the Republican-led Congress has lifted their s  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement following the passage of HB 6: "Today, Texas House Republicans passed an inhumane bill that places already-vulnerable migrants in harm's way. "Pushed by Greg Abbott's billionaire oligarchs and white supremacist sympathizers, HB 6 will spend $1.5 billion of taxpayer dollars to fund death traps along our southern border,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Subject: Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) for Kindergarten Data, Public Prekindergarten, and Private Prekindergarten Providers Category: Early Childhood Education Next Steps: Share with early childhood and data management staff to ensure the kindergarten and prekindergarten data outlined below are submitted. The Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) is a fe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Subject: Information for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) Identified as Having a High Dropout Rate Category: Division of School Improvement Communication Next Steps: Share with appropriate staff The purpose of this letter is to provide LEAs with 2023-2024 intervention information for dropout prevention plan (DPP) monitoring. Texas Education Code (TEC), S  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Subject: The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy Category: Automatic Admission Next Steps: Share with high school junior-level students and their parents Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university's enrollment capacity desi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Fifth Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held this year in Houston on Wednesday, November 8, and Thursday, November 9. Co-hosted by the Texas Music Office, the City of Houston, the Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Houston Music Advisory Board, the music conference will include panel discussion  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Governor Greg Abbot today announced five dual credit grants totaling more than $900,000 have been awarded to five Texas independent school districts (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grants will help the ISDs purchase, repair, or replace equipment for career and technical education programs that provide postsecondary training to students for high-demand industries. "To keep  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa Thompson for a term set to expire on June 20, 2025, and appointed Juanita Webber and Erin "Amanda" Bowdoin and reappointed Bonnie Notargiacomo and Melva Henderson to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2026. The Council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Ind  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28 -- 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 480,000 illegal immigrant a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today hosted a public work session to review winter weather preparedness, grid reliability and resiliency, and industry compliance with weatherization standards. "Making sure we're ready to meet the power demands of the state is our number one focus as we head into the winter months," Commissioner Will McAdams said. "Today's work session was a great   more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and BlueTriton Brands, Inc., have launched an expanded three-year partnership to continue working together to ensure the long-term sustainability of Texas' water resources. Building on the successes of their five-year partnership, BlueTriton, a packaged water company, and the Meadows Center will scale community science efforts across  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: From expanding state parks and high-speed internet access to authorizing property tax relief and financing natural gas electric generating plants, a new survey suggests Texas voters are poised to approve some of the highest-profile proposed amendments to the state constitution. The survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Pub  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: The unique relationship between Texas Lutheran University and Labatt Food Service is aligning academic excellence and hands-on industry experience. This dynamic and successful collaboration has seen multiple graduates secure full-time jobs. As the 10th-largest food-away-from-home distributor in the nation, Labatt is a family-owned business that began in 1910. By serving as a pipeline for Labatt, TLU  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 24 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: Get ready for more fun next February and March with more flights from American Airlines to popular events around the world. Football fans can cheer on their favorite teams in Las Vegas (LAS) with flights from 10 destinations around the country. For more tech-minded travelers, American has also added flights to Barcelona, Spain (BCN), for nonstop access to a major annual mobile communications trade show. "Whether  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Trinity University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 24, 2023, with Maxence Leconte, visiting assistant professor of French studies: * * * Since 2019, Trinity University's Humanities Collective has funded Public Humanities Faculty Fellows each academic year. The Public Humanities Fellowship program supports faculty in their efforts to communicate their scholarship in the humanities to a broad audience and engage local, national, and worldwide publics in the co-cre  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary has announced the appointment of Jared E. Alcantara, Ph.D., professor of preaching and holder of The Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching at Truett, as director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching. Alongside Alcantara's new leadership role, Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $1.25 million grant to Baylor University to support Truett Seminary's initiativ  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Many aviation enthusiasts who have a passion for different types of aircraft set out to achieve a dream of working in the aviation industry in some aspect. That dream has become a reality for three Texas State Technical College Aircraft Airframe Technology students. Fabien Granja, Hafez Omar and Mark Sanchez are gaining real-world experience working full time at area aviation companies while studying at TSTC'  more

RED OAK, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Listed by Forbes as one of the top five manufacturing trends in 2023, sustainable manufacturing has been on the rise for years. The need for training related to the trend has not gone unnoticed by Texas State Technical College. Jimmy Carter, a representative from semiconductor manufacturing company Texas Instruments, recently gave insight into what sustainable manufacturing is and how it applies to the company.  more

ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: What started out as four television monitors on top of a vehicle dashboard is now the first complete ambulance simulator in North America. Texas State Technical College's Emergency Medical Services program hosted area first responders at the unveiling of the simulator, a multinational project between the college, Echo Healthcare, and SimLeader, a Canada-based company that develops safe training environments tha  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: By the time high schoolers reach their junior or senior year, most of them are dreaming of their future independence. Texas State Technical College's dual enrollment program can help them get a jump-start on their college education, giving them an early taste of that independence. TSTC partners with several high schools across Texas to offer their students a chance to take one or more technical classes per semeste  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: Texas Southern University is set to launch a new institute aimed at increasing participation in the electoral process with the support of a $990,000 grant from Houston Endowment Inc. The Institute for Voter and Civic Engagement, led by TSU Professor and EMPA program founder Dr. Michael O. Adams, will target students and staff. It will also coordinate university activities with community groups and conduct an indepe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Two different regions of the brain are critical to integrating semantic information while reading, which could shed more light on why people with aphasia have difficulty with semantics, according to new research from UTHealth Houston. The study, led by first author Elliot Murphy, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery with McGovern  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * $1.4M Study Targets Women with Type 2 Diabetes, May Also Reveal Early Signs Impacting the Brain * * * As if menopause isn't enough of an assault on a woman's body, couple it with Type 2 Diabetes (DM), sleep apnea and inflammation, and you've got a destructive combination that just might lead to dementia in later life. With a $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Stacey   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Houston have secured a $1.5 million grant from the National Academy of Sciences to develop a public health data system to address health equity challenges in Houston's medically underserved neighborhoods in times of natural disaster. "There's so much anxiety and other mental health impacts from floods and hurricanes, especially in areas that are socioeconomically ch  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news: In response to changes to federal student aid standards, the University of Dallas has established a new grant to help families of freshmen defray the cost of college. All first-year students admitted to the University of Dallas for the fall of 2024 will be eligible to receive a $5,000 grant per year from the university if they have siblings in college, regardless of family income or where their siblings are attending  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: Jodi Hunt, PhD, executive director of the Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff Institute for Ministry and Evangelization, recently led a panel and presented at a National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) conference. NCCL's Journey to the Future of Catechesis Convocation kicked off in Baltimore in September. Hunt presented on Oct. 3 at the convocation in Dallas. NCCL works to improve American catechesis thr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * University of Houston Researchers Uncover Algae's Surprising Potential to Help Ease Climate Change Worries * * * Scientists may be on the verge of taking a big step closer to the net-zero carbon emissions goal, thanks to University of Houston research into algae. Hidden potential is being revealed in the major algae studies at the microbial products lab, located at UH at Sugar Land. The re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * UH Researcher Leads $1.9M Project That Could Lead to Better Understanding of Trait Evolution and Human Diseases * * * University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Jacob Daane is leading a research project to uncover the genetic mechanisms that underlie trait evolution and disease resilience in fishes. The $1.9 million award from the National Institute of General Med  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Latest UH-TSU Survey Asked About Property Taxes, State Parks, Internet Access, Other Key Issues * * * From expanding state parks and high-speed internet access to authorizing property tax relief and financing natural gas electricity-generating plants, a new survey suggests Texas voters are poised to approve some of the highest-profile proposed amendments to the state constitution. The surv  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is proud to announce that the founding dean of its College of Nursing, Cindy Weston, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, recently received three prestigious nursing honors in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession. Weston was honored with the following awards and accolades: American Academy of Nursing  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: "A Way of Life in the Light of Faith" was the theme of the 13th annual Faithful Citizenship Dinner hosted on Oct. 12 at the River Oaks Country Club by the University of St. Thomas-Houston Donald S. Nesti, CSSp, Center for Faith & Culture. The Faithful Citizenship Award is conferred each year on an individual who manifests the incarnate love of God for the world in their daily life and actions. Catholic   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Accomplished theologian, Dr. Jon Kirwan, a University of St. Thomas-Houston associate professor of Theology, served as co-editor and translator with Dr. Matthew Minerd of a book written by Raymond-Leopold Bruckberger and Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange titled, "The Thomistic Response to the Nouvelle Theologie: Concerning the Truth of Dogma and the Nature of Theology." Published by Catholic University   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA team is 3D printing material that mimics ancient Roman concrete to restore coral reefs * * * Inspired by the remarkable durability of ancient Roman construction materials in seawater, a University of Texas at Arlington civil engineering researcher is attempting to duplicate Roman concrete by developing 3D-printed materials to restore damaged or dying coral reefs. Warda  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA teams up with UT Southwestern for early detection of brain swelling in newborns * * * A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor is collaborating with a clinical translational intensivist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to determine when brain swelling in neonatal newborns is in danger of occurring. Hanli Liu, a UT Arlington bioe  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA philosopher makes thought experiments tangible with help of FabLab and 3D printers * * * Eli Shupe recognizes that many philosophical concepts aren't exactly easy to parse. But The University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor of philosophy and humanities has an answer for that: Make Philosophy, her new collaborative, open pedagogy project offering a repository   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * TV special offers Spanish-speaking communities data to guide decisions on climate change * * * A broadcast journalism specialist at The University of Texas at Arlington partnered with a colleague at Catholic University of Colombia and The Weather Channel en Espanol on a one-hour television special about data and climate change aimed at Spanish-speaking viewers. The documen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Large chunks of the Navajo Nation in the Southwest lack access to clean drinkable water, a trend that has been rising in many parts of the U.S. in recent years. A research team led by engineers with The University of Texas at Austin is changing that. The team has developed a new water filtration solution for members of the Navajo Nation, lining clay pots with pine tree resin collected from the Navajo   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Dr. Tiziana Corsello, researcher and assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, was awarded the Catalyst Award from the American Lung Association Research Institute to study extracellular vesicles and how they carry viral infections. The award comes with $50,000 for up to two years. Corsello's research was one of 129 projects to share $13.6 million in research fun  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: McDonald Observatory is honored to receive a grant from Permian Basin Area Foundation in support of the Observatory's ongoing efforts to renovate exhibits at its Frank N. Bash Visitors Center. The exhibits are a meaningful part of the visitor experience, providing an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of astronomy and the questions it's trying to answer. Since the   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind technology to detect and reduce "noise" from electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electric vehicles. Such interference can cause malfunctions, such as providing incorrect navigation or compromising collision-avoidance systems. Electric vehicles (EVs) contain a large number of electrical components packed into small  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: The University of Texas at Dallas researchers who adapted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to improve the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation after a stroke have been recognized by the journal Molecular Medicine for their fundamental discoveries that have led to ongoing advances in clinical care. The journal's Anthony Cerami Award in Translational Medicine will be awarded to Dr. Michael Ki  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Dr. Karen Szauter, assistant dean in the Office of Educational Affairs at the University of Texas Medical Branch, was named a recipient of the 2023 Association of American Medical Colleges Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award, which recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions in medical education, research, clinical care, and commu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Bracewell LLP announced today that Christopher L. ("Kit") Crumbley has joined the firm's intellectual property litigation team as a partner in the Austin office. Crumbley most recently was a Lead Administrative Judge at the United States Patent & Trademark Office's Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). "We are excited to welcome Kit to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: UT Dentistry, the dental practice of the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, recently received $100,000 from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to provide necessary care to local veterans without dental benefits who are undergoing treatment for blood cancers. Veterans face challenges from exposures to hazardous substances they encountered during their military se  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS, trauma surgeon, professor and chairman of surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, received the Distinguished Service Award -- the American College of Surgeons' highest annual honor -- during the ACS Clinical Congress Convocation Ceremony on Oct. 22. The award is in recognition of exceptional and con  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center issued the following news release: Open source code development has changed the face of science. It allows researchers to make publicly funded scientific research transparent, inclusive, accessible and reproducible. To maximize the social and economic impact of open source software in research and education, The University of Texas at Austin has launched the Open Source Program Office, a cent  more

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Barbara Chapman, assistant professor at The University of Texas at Tyler's School of Nursing, was unanimously elected to join the Board of Directors for Texas Nurse Practitioners for one year. Texas Nurse Practitioners promotes legislative changes that enhance nurse practitioner practices within Texas to improve patient welfare. Chapman's appointment to this state-wide board underscores her ded  more

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler received a $714,125 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help lessen the impacts of carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions on the Earth's climate. Dr. Aaditya Khanal, an assistant professor in the UT Tyler Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering, serves as the project's principal investigator. "Probing CO2 Dissolution and Mineralization in Deep Saline A  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson-led study shows benefits over chemotherapy for patients previously treated with immunotherapy * * * Targeted treatment with the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitor erdafitinib improved responses and overall survival compared to standard chemotherapy for patients with metastatic urothelial cancers with FGFR alterations. Results from the Ph  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase III study finds perioperative nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly lowers chance of disease recurrence, progression or death compared to chemotherapy alone * * * Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy - given before and after surgery - significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients wi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase III trial finds 32% lower chance of disease recurrence, progression or death with immunotherapy plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone * * * A regimen of pre-surgical immunotherapy and chemotherapy followed by post-surgical immunotherapy significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) and pathologic complete response (pCR) rates compared to chemotherapy  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Recently diagnosed cancer patients often decide on their own to visit hospital emergency departments (EDs) for symptoms that don't warrant that type of care, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. Their study's results, published in the American Journal of Managed Care, could help patients safely avoid going to the ED. "Many health system telephone answering mes  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: The quintessential female sex hormone estrogen stimulates cells that line blood vessels to deliver insulin to muscles, lowering blood sugar and protecting against Type 2 diabetes, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could eventually lead to new therapies for Type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects hundreds of m  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: With one year to go before the 2024 presidential election, the latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds former President Donald Trump dominating a crowded Republican primary field and holding a comfortable lead in a hypothetical rematch with President Joe Biden, who faces no serious competition in the Democratic primary so far. Looking at Republican challengers to Trump for the pre  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a Texas- and Oklahoma-based consortium, led by Southern Methodist University (SMU), that will serve as a Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) to catalyze investment in technology critical to economic growth, national security and job creation. The Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, which was announced Oct. 23 by President Joe Biden an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: A four-year, $3.4 million grant to investigate molecular mechanisms and therapeutic treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston researchers by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. The study led by principal investigators Holger Eltzschig, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the  more

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news: Wayland Baptist University's Alpha Chi chapter has earned the prestigious designation of Notable Chapter for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the third consecutive year that Wayland's Texas Alpha Eta chapter has received the Notable Chapter designation. "This year only 19 Alpha Chi chapters across the nation earned this honorific," Lara Noah, Executive Director of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society sai  more

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: Waynesburg University's eHIVE was recently awarded the Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) during its annual conference held Thursday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 7. More than 700 representatives from universities across the world were in attendance. The award was announced at the annual GCEC conference awards ceremony at the Perot Museum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting details the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's announcement of expanded on-the-ground Republican accountability programs to include funding for communications and research staff in two offensive states: Texas and Florida. * * * Here's what they're saying: NBC News: Senate Democrats' campaign arm ups investments in two targets By Bridget Bowman October 25, 2023 * Sen  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 24 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The WKU Forensics team captured the overall team sweepstakes championship at the Marshall University Memorial Tournament and Ohio University Swing hosted on the campus of Marshall University October 21-22. WKU won both IE team sweepstakes in both halves of the tournament over Ohio University and Bowling Green State University, Bellevue College, and Marshall University. WKU also won debate sweepstakes ahe  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: West Texas A&M University's Office of Military and Veterans Services accepted a statewide award Oct. 23 ahead of extensive Veterans Day celebrations planned on campus. WT was one of 21 Texas public institutions of higher education honored with the 2023 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission, as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier this month. "Colleges and universities a  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: For a second consecutive year, West Texas A&M University's soil judging team has qualified for nationals. The WT team placed second in the Region IV Collegiate Soil Judging competition held Oct. 16 to 20 in Lubbock. WT outranked No. 3 Texas A&M University and just behind the winner, the University of Arkansas. The WT team also placed second in the team pit competition, where the team works together to characterize a  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: A first-generation West Texas A&M University student will attend a national student leadership conference in Chicago, thanks to help from the United States Department of Agriculture. Juan Castaneda, a sophomore agricultural business and economics major from Amarillo, will attend the iAdelante! Leadership Institute at the 37th annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' conference, which will run Oct. 2  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: A West Texas A&M University professor of nursing is one of 50 leaders from around the country chosen for a prestigious fellowship. Dr. Priscella Correa, WT's Baptist Community Services Professor of Nursing, is part of the fifth cohort of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' Leadership Academy / La Academia de Liderazgo. "Our leadership academy fellows have already proven the value of the Associati  more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: West Texas A&M University's internationally victorious meat judging team will be featured on the next episode of "Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp." The episode will roll out around the state beginning Oct. 26 and will air at 11 p.m. Oct. 29 in its regular timeslot on Panhandle PBS in the Amarillo area. The team and its coach, Dr. Loni Lucherk, WT's Gordon W. Davis Endowed Chair in Meat Judging, will be prof  more