| State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 17, 2023 ( 182 items ) |
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'Fort Worth Magazine' Lists 16 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the "Top Attorneys" of 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 16 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazine's "Top Attorneys" list for 2023. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a "rigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met."
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2023: A Year of Monumental Moments at UTD
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
From a landmark gift for the arts to federal investments for scientific innovations, from new hubs for research to unique educational opportunities, here are the News Center stories that defined The University of Texas at Dallas in 2023.
January
* Donal Skinner joined UT Dallas as dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College.
* UTD opened the Center for Harsh Environment Semiconductors and
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ACD Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant for Open Educational Resources
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release:
The Alamo Colleges District has been awarded a $1.96 million grant for the Alamo Colleges Open Educational Resources (OER) Consortium Project through the U.S. Department of Education's Open Textbooks Pilot Program for community colleges and universities.
This year, Alamo Colleges is one of only five institutions to receive the grant funding.
The Alamo Colleges OER Consortium Project will provide sup
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Adobe Creative Campus Program Spreads Digital Literacy Across TAMUC
COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release:
Students, faculty and staff are plugging into the power of Adobe software as digital literacy continues to spread across the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus.
For the past two years, A&M-Commerce has been an official Adobe Creative Campus, a partnership that provides access to a suite of Adobe Creative Cloud applications--free of charge--to students and university employees. As a Creative
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AECOM Awarded Program Management Support Services Contract by Miami-Dade County Public Schools
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected to provide program management services to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in support of facility upgrades, renovations, additions and new construction projects across the district. AECOM has supported the district over the past 60 years across various projects, including Americans wi
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AECOM Welcomes the EMPSi Team to Its U.S. West Environment Business
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has welcomed Environmental Management and Planning Solutions, Inc. (EMPSi), a leading U.S. environmental consulting firm, to AECOM. Founded in 2006, the EMPSi team of more than 50 professionals brings substantial expertise in environmental analysis, assessments and permitting, particularly with U.S. fe
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Alamo Colleges Completes Purchase of Eastside Education and Training Center
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release:
The Alamo Colleges District proudly announces the purchase of the Eastside Education and Training Center located at 4551 Dietrich Road.
The former elementary school location, previously leased by the San Antonio Independent School District since Fall 2016, is now officially under Alamo Colleges District ownership. The acquisition was completed at a purchase price of $4 million, with the project partia
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American Airlines Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
American Airlines has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time, one of only two passenger airlines included in the Index. American also returns to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for the third year in a row.
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global throu
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American's Expert Answers the Top Deicing Questions
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
During the cold and snowy winter months, deicing becomes a critical part of American's operation. You might be wondering how exactly the airline removes snow and ice from thousands of aircraft each winter to ensure its customers get to their destinations safely and on schedule.
We sat down with Gene Herrick, American's Manager of Deicing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to find out. Here's what he h
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Artists Needed for Bernalillo County Public Arts Project
BERNALILLO, New Mexico, Dec. 15 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release:
Bernalillo County is seeking qualified artists to help complete Phase III of its "Outposts" public art project. The county will commission five sculptures from five different artists, which will be placed at various points along Tramway, Route 66, and North Highway 14.
Regional artists living in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas are eligible and encouraged to apply. Selected artists w
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BMC Announces Colin Murphy as New SVP Customer Success and Chief Customer Officer
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- BMC Software issued the following news release:
BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, announced the appointment of Colin Murphy as senior vice president of customer success and chief customer officer effective January 1, 2024.
Murphy joined BMC to lead corporate initiatives and moved into the customer success organization in 2021 to lead new efforts focused on customer value realization. He has expanded his role over the pa
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Boeing Launches Interactive STEM Exhibit for Texas Students
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has launched a new interactive experience highlighting the excitement and wonder of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. The Boeing Aerospace Adventure at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) offers students of all ages a place where they
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Calif. A.G. Bonta, Controller Cohen Announce Settlement With ClubCorp for Holding Millions Owed to Members
OAKLAND, California, Dec. 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California State Controller Malia Cohen today announced a settlement with ClubCorp Holdings Inc., a Texas-based company that is the owner-operator of more than 200 private golf and country clubs nationwide. According to the 2019 complaint filed (https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-becerra-announces-lawsuit-against
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Cameron University Ethics Team Headed for National Competition
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
Four Cameron University students will head to the national championship competition of the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl(R) in February after narrowly defeating Virginia Tech in the regional competition. The CU team of Jonelle Dunham, Alyssa Martinez, Tara Ostergard and Taylor Spores remain undefeated as they look toward their next competition, where they will face winning teams from the other 11 regional comp
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Carbon nanotubes have progressed towards energy and health applications, but misconceptions remain, experts say
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) -- and a proposal in the European Union to ban the entire class of materials -- highlights the need for an updated and standardized approach to assess human and environmental impacts of CNTs and products that contain them, according to a new collaborative study co-authored by Rice University researchers.
More than 5,000 tonnes of CNTs are produced annually for use in res
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Caterpillar Appoints New Energy & Transportation Group President
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Jason Kaiser, senior vice president of the Electric Power Division, has been appointed to Group President of the Energy & Transportation (E&T) segment, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
In this role, Kaiser will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Po
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Chance twists ordered carbon nanotubes into 'tornado films'
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Chiral materials interact with light in very precise ways that are useful for building better displays, sensors and more powerful devices. However, engineering properties such as chirality reliably at scale is still a significant challenge in nanotechnology.
Rice University scientists in the lab of Junichiro Kono have developed two ways of making wafer-scale synthetic chiral carbon nanotube (CNT) assemblies startin
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Chef Casey Gates and LU Culinary Students Serve Up Holiday Spirit
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
For 21 years, Lamar University culinary instructor, Chef Casey Gates, has volunteered his holiday time to Garth House, Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program, helping with the annual Garth House Gala. Gates has carried on the time-honored tradition of involving Lamar's culinary program with the non-profit in several roles - student, business owner, and now instructor.
This year, students in Gates's basic foods class a
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Colo. Gov. Polis Releases Statement on Reproductive Freedom
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement:
"What is taking place in Texas is horrific and deeply sad. A person's individual choice should be left to them -- not politicians who are obsessed with taking away freedom.
"Here in Colorado, we value freedom and individual choice, and we have taken important steps in partnership with Colorado's legislature to protec
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Conn. A.G. Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning Texas Supreme Court Decision Upholding the State's Dangerous Abortion Ban
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 11 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a lethal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care.
"No one should be forced to fight in court
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Conn. A.G. Tong Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Case on Availability of Abortion Medication
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Attorney General William Tong today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a case that could determine whether a Texas court will be allowed to impose outdated and medically unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone, a medication that millions of women have safely used for abortion care.
"Medication abortion is safe,
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Del Mar College Announces New Corpus Christi Fire Chief Brandon Wade as Commencement Speaker, Giving Address This Friday (Dec. 15)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Del Mar College issued the following news release:
New City of Corpus Christi Fire Chief Brandon Wade worked his way through the ranks as a member of the Austin Fire Department. That hard work has led him to now oversee Corpus Christi's Fire Department beginning this past May.
As Del Mar College's December 2023 Commencement speaker, he shares a similar beginning with the "prospective" graduates who are participating during the Dec. 15 ceremony--Fire Chief Wad
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Dell Technologies: CoreWeave Taps Dell Technologies to Strengthen Cloud Platform for AI, Machine Learning
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news release:
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces that CoreWeave has purchased thousands of servers expanding access to compute power organizations need to innovate using AI and generative AI (GenAI).
CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider for large-scale NVIDIA GPU-accelerated workloads. The company will use Dell PowerEdge XE9860 ser
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DSCC: GOP Attacks on Abortion Access Escalating in Senate Battlegrounds & Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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In response to developing court cases further threatening abortion access this week in Texas, Arizona, and at the U.S. Supreme Court, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Nora Keefe issued the following statement:
"Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans have only intensified their attacks on women's right to make our own health care d
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DSCC: What They're Saying - Cruz "Grilled" On Texas Abortion Case
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
After the Texas Supreme Court prohibited a life-saving abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition, new reports detail that Ted Cruz has "dodged questions" on the case and "refused to comment" on his support for the state's ban -- which he previously called "a massive victory."
From DSCC spokesperson Amanda Sherman Baity: "Cruz has spent his career trying to
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DSCC: What They're Saying - Texas Case Highlights "The GOP's Gaping -Vulnerabilities on Abortion," "Cruz-A Certified Weasel and a Coward"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
A new wave of reporting highlights "the GOP's gaping...vulnerabilities on abortion," how the issue could help increase "turnout in Arizona, Florida and other crucial states," and spotlighting Ted Cruz as a "certified weasel and a coward."
Here's what they're saying:
MSNBC The Beat with Ari Melber: Republicans Run from Abortion Crackdown They Engineered
December 13, 2023
* Ari Melber: "[Whe
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DSU Researcher's Gun Possession Research Findings Released
DOVER, Delaware, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Delaware State University issued the following news:
Dr. Dorothy Dillard, Director of the DSU Center for Neighborhood Revitalization and Research, recently released the findings of her research on "Gun Possession among young African American men in Wilmington, Del."
The study was funded by a $1 million grant by the National Collaborative of Gun Violence Research. The funding went to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which in turn distributed it to researc
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Electronic pathways may enhance collective atomic vibrations' magnetism
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
by Kayt Sukel
Special to Rice News
Materials with enhanced thermal conductivity are critical for the development of advanced devices to support applications in communications, clean energy and aerospace. But in order to engineer materials with this property, scientists need to understand how phonons, or quantum units of the vibration of atoms, behave in a particular substance.
"Phonons are quite important for stu
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Emergency Training Exercise Planned on Tarleton State Campus
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:
Tarleton State University will host an on-campus emergency training exercise outside the Fine Arts Building from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.
The exercise will involve university and Stephenville emergency response units. Entry points will be blocked off for the day, as will parking lot P6. The Tarleton State Office of Risk Management requests that all nonessential individuals stay clear of the area.
The univ
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Father and Daughter Team Up for TSTC Educations
ROSENBERG, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
A bridge is easier to cross with a friend or loved one by your side, just as father and daughter Matt and Brooke Linthicum learned when they attended Texas State Technical College together.
The two earned their Associate of Applied Science degrees from TSTC's Automation and Controls Technology program at the Marshall campus and graduated in spring 2023.
Matt Linthicum is now working as a controls engineer
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FDA Renews $7.4M Grant for Pediatric Device Innovation Co-Led by Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news:
Most organizations and companies have two main goals -- fulfill a purpose and generate profit. In some cases, profit is prioritized over purpose. However, for researchers at Texas A&M University and their partners with the Southwest-Midwest Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC), the purpose transcends profit.
The SWPDC was established in 2018 with $6.75 mill
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Forcura Welcomes New Personal Care Client Pride PHC Services Inc.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 13 -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Forcura, a healthcare workflow management company, today announced the signing of new client Pride PHC Services Inc. (Pride PHC), a subsidiary of New Day Healthcare that provides essential personal care to recipients throughout Texas.
Pride PHC will activate Forcura's Workflow for Referrals and Workflow for Care Plan Management products, as well as its enhanced Referr
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Former Air Force Chief of Staff Mark A. Welsh III Named 27th President of Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Tuesday approved Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III as the 27th president of Texas A&M University.
"The board is certain that General Welsh will make a Texas-sized impact as president of our world-class flagship," Chairman Bill Mahomes said. "His remarkable career embodies Aggie core values. Now his mission is to raise Texas A&M's national stature i
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GTCC Esports Team Captures NJCAAE National Championship, No. 1 Ranking
JAMESTOWN, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- Guilford Technical Community College issued the following news release:
In just its second year of existence, Guilford Technical Community College's esports program has claimed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) national championship with its Rainbow Six Siege team officially ranked No. 1 in the country.
The Titans defeated Trinity Valley Community College from Athens, Texas, 3-2 in a marathon six-hour match to capture the Rain
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Harris County Drops Lawsuit After Texas A.G. Paxton Vigorously Defends Crucial Election Integrity Law
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Harris County has dropped a lawsuit challenging the new state law that eliminated the unelected and unaccountable "Elections Administrator" position in Texas's largest counties.
SB 1750 was adopted in 2023 after Harris County experienced multiple problems administering its elections. The law eliminates the Elections Administrator position in Harris County--an appointed position--and returns those pow
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Heads held high after semifinal loss
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
The Badger volleyball team lost to Texas 3-1 in the national semifinals of the NCAA tournament Thursday, ending a season filled with triumphs and teamwork. "There's a lot to celebrate, there's a lot to be proud of," Head Coach Kelly Sheffield said after the game. Senior MJ Hammill said: "I feel like the luckiest girl that I've gotten to surround myself with these people for the past four years.
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Hill College Centennial Endowment Fund Initiative Reaches Over $30,000 in Three Months. Hopes to Reach $100,00 by the End of the 2023-2024 Academic Year
HILLSBORO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Hill College issued the following news:
Earlier this year, in celebration of Hill College's centennial anniversary, the college launched an endowment campaign to support annual scholarships for nursing and education students.
Thanks to generous donations, the endowment has received over $30,000 toward the goal of $100,000 by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. "We are grateful for all the donations made so far and ask that friends and supporters of the college
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Holland & Knight Represents Equinix in Power Purchase Agreement With Sonnedix
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Holland & Knight advised Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) in a 10 year pay-as-produced power purchase agreement (PPA) in Portugal with global renewable energy producer Sonnedix. The PPA was announced December 5.
Equinix will secure renewable electricity from July 2025 supplied by Sonnedix's first Portuguese solar PV project, 149MW Sonnedix Douro. When operational, the solar PV plant will produce renewable
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HSC to Host Women's Cardiovascular and Brain Health Symposium
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
Sixty million U.S. women live with some form of heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease is responsible for 1 in 5 female deaths, but only about half of women recognize it as their No. 1 killer.
To bring awareness to the importance of women's heart and brain health, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is hos
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iHeartMedia and Empire State Building to Host 'iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party With Jimmy Fallon Presented by State Farm' With Special Music-to-Light Show
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the "iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon presented by State Farm" to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and celebrate Fallon's new song "Wrap Me Up" with Meghan Trainor. From New York City's landmark tower, the Empire State Building - named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers for two consecutive years- the
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iHeartMedia: iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope Team Up With Esteemed Biographer Walter Isaacson to Launch New Four-Part Series 'On Musk'
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope today premiered "On Musk," a podcast hosted by Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biography, Elon Musk. What is it like to shadow Elon Musk for two years? To sit courtside as he builds a rocket? Or tears apart an engineer? Or couch surfs at the homes of billionaires? And how on earth do you make sense of it all? Walter Isaacson is the biographer of gian
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iHeartMedia: Lineup Announced for ABC Star-Studded Holiday Special 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023' Airing Thursday, Dec. 21
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
ABC and iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023" holiday special that will feature performances from its annual nationwide tour, specifically the Madison Square Garden concert in New York City and the Forum concert in Los Angeles. The show will feature select performances by this year's biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Rol
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Inovalon Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Healthcare Delivery, Patient Outcomes, and Data Security With Its Inovalon ONE Platform
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 (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 healthcare analytics and real-world evidence (RWE) information technology solutions industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Inovalon with the 2023 North American Product Leadership Award. The cloud-based software-as-a-servic
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Jackson Walker: Artificial Intelligence Comes to Work
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
It's fun to watch old movies and see their predictions for the future. According to the classic 1985 film Back to the Future, the year 2015 would bring us flying cars, self-tying shoes, and--best of all--floating hover boards! While those predictions were mostly wrong (to my great personal regret), others hit closer to home. Take, for instance, another classic from 1984, The Terminator, where an artificial intellige
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Lamar University: Dr. Mehmet Akkurt Champions Global Mental Health Equity in Keynote Address
BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
In his first presentation as a keynote speaker, Dr. Mehmet Akkurt, assistant professor of counseling at Lamar University, is continuing his efforts to bridge the gap between mental health services and accessibility across the globe.
In December, Akkurt addressed attendees at the National Board of Certified Counselor's (NBCC) Mental Health Connections: Advancing Global Health Equity International Conference. He spoke about
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LCRA, PEC Award $19,800 Grant to Help Hays County Firefighters Save Lives
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
North Hays County Emergency Services District #1 soon will replace aging CPR devices with newer, more dependable models thanks to a $19,800 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $27,108 in matching funds from the ESD, will enable the district to purchase new mechanical chest compres
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LCRA, PEC Award $24,750 Grant for New Gear to Round Mountain VFD
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
Thanks to a $24,750 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will purchase safety gear for three new firefighters.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $11,120 in matching funds from the department, will pay for three custom-fit sets of personal protective equipment and three portable ha
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LCRA, PEC Award $8,800 Grant for Commemorative Air Force Museum Upgrades
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing will install new energy-efficient lighting to better showcase its WWII-era planes and other popular aircraft exhibits, thanks to a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
The $8,800 Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,200 in matching funds from the group, will allow for the replac
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Lilly Endowment Grant Establishes Interdisciplinary Project at Baylor for Churches to Embrace Young People With Disabilities, Other Challenges
WACO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Baylor University has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish a project led by Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary in collaboration with the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities in the School of Education and the Center for Church and Community Impact (C3I) in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work.
The interdisciplinary project focuses on helping congregations embrace
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Lorin Swint Matthews Becomes First Baylor Faculty Member Appointed as Fellow of the American Physical Society
WACO, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Lorin Swint Matthews, B.A. '94, Ph.D. '98, chair and professor of physics and associate director of Baylor's Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER), was appointed as a 2023 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a distinct honor bestowed on no more than one half of 1% of the American Physical Society's membership.
Matthews has built an internationally recognized reputation and researc
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Magellan Federal Earns Military Friendly and Military Times' Best for Vets Employer Designations
FRISCO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Magellan Healthcare, a subsidiary of Magellan Health, issued the following news release:
Magellan Health, Inc., is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Magellan Federal, has been honored with the 2024 Military Friendly(R) Employer at the gold level, and the 2023 Military Times' Best For Vets employer designation. This is the third consecutive year that Magellan Federal has been recognized as a Military Friendly(R) employer and its first year on the Military Times' Be
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Marquette University Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 14 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Marquette University's Board of Trustees elected two new members at its December 2023 meeting. The new trustees are Julie Creamer, president of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, and Kevin Frisinger, vice president and senior investment consultant for Robert W. Baird & Co.
Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum
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McNeese Celebrates Commencement of First DNP Students
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Dec. 13 -- McNeese State University issued the following news:
Melissa Blair Guilbeau, Nkem Nwaobi and Christy Roberts are the first Mcneese State University graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing offered by the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the McNeese commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8.
McNeese's DNP program is a practice-based approach to prepare current nurse practitioners to care
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MD Anderson Research Highlights for December 13, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight:
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Featuring liquid biopsies, genomic insights into TP53 and cancer risk prediction, combination therapies for AML and novel targets for pancreatic and liver cancer
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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 sea
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Media Tip Sheet: Legal Expert on Texas' Abortion Ruling Pause
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Last week a Texas judge ruled that a pregnant woman could legally terminate her pregnancy. After the woman sued the state to temporarily block the abortion ban due to the fetus's diagnosis and likelihood of not living for more than a few days outside the womb. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the woman and any doctor that they could face civil and criminal penalties should she obtain an abortion.
If you woul
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Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning Texas Supreme Court Decision Upholding the State's Dangerous Abortion Ban
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 12 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a fatal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care.
"No one should be forced to fight in court and leave their
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Mission Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group Launch NextGen TV on WPIX-TV In New York City
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Mission Broadcasting, Inc. ("Mission"), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) ("Nexstar"), today announced the launch of NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City, the #1 television market in the country. Mission owns WPIX-TV and Nexstar provides services to the station; the two companies worked together on today's launch. The New York launch marks the 51st N
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N.C. A.G. Stein Condemns Texas Supreme Court Decision Upholding Dangerous Abortion Ban
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release:
Attorney General Josh Stein and a coalition of 11 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a lethal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care.
"No one should be forced to fight in court and leave the
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N.Y. A.G. James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning Texas Supreme Court Decision Upholding the State's Dangerous Abortion Ban
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a lethal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care.
"No one should be forced to fight in cou
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Calls Out Texas Abortion Ban on CNN's This Morning
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on CNN's This Morning.
AUDIO of the event is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/governor-hochul-is-a-guest-on-cnns-this-morning).
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A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Phil Mattingly, CNN: Joining us now, Democratic Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, we appreciate your
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National Academy of Inventors Honors SMU Professor J.-C. Chiao as Fellow
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
J.-C. Chiao, the Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial Chair and professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the SMU Lyle School of Engineering, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Election as an NAI fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrat
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National Grid Renewables Donates $600,000 to Volunteer Fire Departments and Local Youth Group in Texas
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 12 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
National Grid Renewables announced today its plans to donate $600,000 to three volunteer fire departments and a youth athletic organization in Falls County, Texas through its Copperhead Solar and Storage Project (Copperhead). Copperhead is a 150-megawatt (MW) solar and 100-megawatt hour (MWh) storage project that is currently under construction a
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New Grant to Boost Efforts of UNT's First Generation Success Center
DENTON, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
The First-Generation Success Center at the University of North Texas received a $5,000 grant from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) to support the center's ongoing efforts in building first-generation student-centered programming. The grant is the second from TIAA and part of a larger grant donation that included UNT's Student Veteran Services and programs with the Office of Outreach.
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NEW: Ron DeSantis is Proud To Be Barring Women Like Kate Cox From Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
In response to Ron DeSantis bragging about his extreme abortion bans when asked about MAGA Republicans ripping away women's freedoms in Texas, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement:
"If Kate Cox lived in Florida, Ron DeSantis's cruel anti-abortion extremism could have her facing the same tragic situation that she faced in Texas -- a fact he conveniently failed to
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Nexstar Media Promotes Mike Spruill to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Nashville, Tennessee
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has promoted Mike Spruill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Nashville, Tennessee (DMA #26), overseeing WKRN-TV (ABC), wkrn.com, and their related social media channels. Mr. Spruill will assume his new responsibilities immediately and continue reporting
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On to the Final Four
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
The Badger volleyball team continued its December hot streak last weekend, defeating Penn State on Thursday and Oregon on Friday by identical 3-1 scores. Next, the Badgers head to Tampa to take on Texas in a national semifinal at 8:30 p.m. central time Thursday, with Nebraska facing Pittsburgh in the other semifinal. The national championship match will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and wil
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Oracle Becomes the First Hyperscaler With Two Cloud Regions in Chile
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Oracle today announced the opening of a second Oracle Cloud Region in Chile, making it the first hyperscaler to have two regions in the country. With the new Oracle Cloud Valparaiso Region and the existing region in Santiago, Oracle will help organizations across all industries in Chile strengthen business continuity while addressing data residency and sovereignty
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Oracle Named a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports for Financial Planning Software and Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Financial Planning Software and the 2023 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Cloud Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions. In both reports, Oracle was recognized as a Leader for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
With cont
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Ore. A.G. Rosenblum On SCOTUS Decision to Hear Medication Abortion Case
SALEM, Oregon, Dec. 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023:
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Only 18 months after its bombshell ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the US Constitutional right to an abortion, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear yet another case that could have a major impact on Americans' reproductive freedom. The case is an appeal from the ruling of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Texas case, FDA v. All
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Philippine Airlines and American Airlines Launch New Codeshare Partnership
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
Philippine Airlines and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that introduces the first marketed flights by a Philippine carrier to several U.S. destinations and allows American's customers to travel to the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, and the beautiful beaches of Cebu.
American's customers are now able to book tickets on aa.com for codeshare flights operated by Philippine Airlines to Manila an
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Prostate, Mammography Analysis & Imaging Methods to Be Tackled in Latest Texas Computational Oncology Collaboration
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center issued the following joint news release:
The Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) announced funding for five cancer research projects as part of the program in Oncological Data and Computational Science.
This collaborative effort, launched in 2020, is designed to support rese
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Reed Smith: U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce is Among Latest to Argue That Ambiguity in Texas Abortion Laws is Bad for Businesses
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Reed Smith today filed a supplemental amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court in the case of Zurawski v. Texas, welcoming an additional eight business organizations and three individuals who have signed on in support of the brief. Now, a total of 51 leading businesses, organizations, and individuals with operations in Texas have signed the brief, which argues that ambiguity in the state's abortion bans are havi
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Rice MBA ranks among top 20 business degrees in the US, according to Poets&Quants
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The full-time on-campus Master of Business Administration program from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business ranks No. 18 in the country, according to new 2024 rankings from Poets&Quants. The school rose 11 spots since 2023. This latest ranking makes Rice Business the No. 1 business school in Texas, according to Poets&Quants.
"The full-time MBA program at Rice Business recorded significant gains across
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Rice student-athlete Ahalya Lettenberger named Marshall Scholar
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University swimmer and recent graduate Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 51 students nationwide selected for a 2024 Marshall Scholarship, it was announced Dec. 11.
The Marshall Scholarship program was created by the British government in 1953 as a living memorial to former U.S. Secretary of State General George C. Marshall and USA for assistance under the Marshall Plan. The scholarship allows for up to three years o
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Rice-Hamburg U. of Technology launch research collaboration
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University chemical engineer Walter Chapman is spearheading a collaboration with the Hamburg University of Technology's SMART Reactors Collaborative Research Center, which aims to develop solutions in support of a transition from fossil fuel to renewables-based economic and production chains through innovative reactor design and development.
"We are very proud to welcome such an outstanding scientist with a glo
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SDSU Team Set to Lead NIH AIM-AHEAD Project
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
By Addison DeHaven
South Dakota State University has been selected to lead a research project on the National Institutes of Health-funded Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) program coordinated by the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The project's title is "Developing Explainable Machine
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SFA Banking Program Helps Students Launch Careers Before Graduating
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news:
Sophie Clakley of Carthage, a senior banking major in Stephen F. Austin State University's Rusche College of Business, was attending the Independent Bankers Association of Texas annual convention in September 2022 when she struck up a conversation with her future boss.
C Welch, a certified fraud examiner and assistant deputy comptroller for midsize and community banks with the Office of the Comptroller
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SFA's Third Montgomery Professorship Presentation Scheduled for Feb. 20 With Cynthia Trapanese
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news:
Cynthia Trapanese, a senior lecturer in the humane education program at Antioch University, will present "Teaching to be kind: Humane Education in the Classroom" for Stephen F. Austin State University's Montgomery Professorship for Human Education Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center.
SFA's Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education was awarded t
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Southern Methodist University: Early Assessment Data Can Help Educators Identify Students at Risk for Reading Disabilities
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
According to a new study co-authored by SMU researcher Stephanie Al Otaiba, educators can use reliable and early assessment data to inform literacy interventions for students at risk for developing reading difficulties.
Published in the Journal of Education Psychology and highlighted by its editors, the research found that kindergartners who learned the sounds of letters in the fall and read words well
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Southwestern University: From the Stage to the Courtroom
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Southwestern University issued the following news:
Megan Schmid '07 began her academic journey at Southwestern with a final goal in mind: becoming a doctor. Initially, she intended to pursue a double major in chemistry and theatre, but her plans shifted when the schedules of these classes conflicted. Driven by her passion for the performing arts, she opted for a major in theatre, accompanied by minors in French and feminist studies. This decision set her on the pat
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SPH Artificial Intelligence Workforce Event Draws Record Attendance
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Sally Crocker
More than 200 guests, both in person and online, participated in the recent School of Public Health workforce event on "Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and the Future of Public Health" at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Artificial intelligence is expected to bring significant changes to the future of the public health professio
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Standard Solar Expands Into Texas, Acquires 9.9-Megawatt Commercial Solar Project From EDF Renewables North America
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Dec. 13 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Marking its first foray into the Texas renewable energy market, Standard Solar today announced its latest acquisition of a 9.9-megawatt (MWac) behind-the-meter solar project to sustainably power part of an industrial process load for Messer Americas in Texas. As a leader in the ownership, operation, funding and development of commercial and community solar assets acr
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Tarleton Commencement Speaker to Reflect on Shared Campus Experiences
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:
When Sarah Ahmadi began her search for a college, she didn't even know Tarleton State University existed. Now after four years here, she's sad about leaving.
She'll reflect on her experiences in the commencement address at Saturday's 10 a.m. graduation ceremonies at Memorial Stadium.
"I actually didn't know about Tarleton until I started to get recruited to run track," said Sarah, who competed in the heptathl
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Tarleton State University: Fall Commencement Ceremonies Rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:
The Tarleton State University commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, have been rescheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville due to anticipated inclement weather, including heavy rainfall and low temperatures.
The ceremony for the College of Education, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the College of Liberal and Fine Arts will begin a
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Tarrant County College: Success at Work - Dulce Gonzalez Zamora
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Sometimes opportunity knocks. Sometimes you do.
After six years with ABM Industries, Dulce Gonzalez Zamora joined Tarrant County College Northeast this summer as an administrative assistant in Student Success and Advising -- all because of relationships she developed working for TCC's janitorial services provider.
"I was looking for better opportunities," she said. "TCC can help me grow as a person and hel
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TDLR: 11 Named To Newly Created Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release:
Eleven people have been named to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's new Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board. Members will serve staggered, six-year terms on the board.
The new board was created by Senate Bill 1213, 88 th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, authored by Senator Judith Zaffirini and sponsored by Representative Craig Goldman. Members will a
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TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT SUBMISSION WINDOW NOW OPEN
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023:
The submission window for the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grant Program is now open and will close February 16, 2024.
The Community Forestry Grant Program is offering more than $16 million in competitive grant opportunities for community, civic and neighborhood groups to promote the management and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems and provide positive i
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TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE PRESENTS $22,000 TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY'S ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023:
Texas A&M Forest Service presented a check for $22,389 to the Association of Former Students today. The funds are from timber sustainably managed and sold on the John Henry Kirby Memorial State Forest.
The state forest, originally known as State Forest #4, was gifted to Texas A&M Forest Service in 1929 by lumber baron John Henry Kirby. As part of the property deed, Kirby stipulated that
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TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: 5 EDUCATORS NAMED RECIPIENTS OF 2023 ZAFFIRINI TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN DEBT GRANTS
LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
The holiday season will arrive earlier than expected for five Laredo educators who were named recipients of college student loan debt grants through a program established by Carlos Zaffirini, Jr. honoring his mother, State Senator Judith Zaffirini.
During a reception held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) Senator Judith Zaf
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TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: CELEBRATES LEGACIES FORGED WITH ITS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
The impact and power of the legacies forged by Texas A&M International University's students, faculty, alumni, and donors is celebrated in digital and print editions of its 2023 Annual Report, now available online.
"This year's Annual Report, dubbed 'Forging Legacies,' shares the ongoing legacy of those who have forged or are forging lasting leg
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Texas A&M Research Suggests Fathers Abstain From Alcohol Use Prior To Conceiving Children
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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In examining the effects of paternal alcohol consumption on fetal alcohol syndrome, the groundbreaking new study reveals that it can take over a month for negative alcohol effects to wear off.
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Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center: Most American Parents Plan to Follow Vaccination Mandates for Their Children, New Study Finds
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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However, growing vaccine hesitancy leads researchers to predict excessive, preventable illnesses this fall and winter
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The first national study of its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their children vaccinated against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), despite increasing opposition to the pr
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Texas A&M University: Vet Med Launches Initiative to Address Mental Health Crisis Among Technicians
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
The shortage of veterinarians in the United States has been well reported, but the industry is also facing a looming shortage of veterinary technicians.
Veterinary Practice News reports that by 2030, while the U.S. will need 40,000 veterinarians to meet the needs of the nation's companion animals, 133,000 vet techs also will be needed.
This shortage is exacerbated by the same issues that affect veterinarians,
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: McNair Scholars Program at TAMU-CC Offers Mentorship, Research Opportunities, and Path to Success for Islander Twins
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
By Eva Cantwell
As Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi hosts its Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, a set of twins, Nasya and Noah Melendez, will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, respectively. They have coupled their achievement with successful participation in the university's McNair Scholars Program.
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Outstanding Islander Graduate Daisy Lopez '23 Volunteers in Local Community, Earns Biomedical Science Degree
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
By Louisa Andrews
A stellar scholar, an active community contributor, and a resilient young adult in the face of adversity, Daisy Lopez '23 will earn her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (BIMS) from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Saturday, Dec. 16, and will represent the university as the Fall 2023 College of Science Outstanding Islander Graduate.
For Lopez, a Corpus Christ
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Outstanding Islander Graduate Sarah Vasquez '19, '23 Earns Master's Degree in Nursing as First-Gen Student
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
By Louisa Andrews
"The journey was a long and hard one, but well worth it."
Those words are how Sarah Vasquez '19, '23, the Fall 2023 Outstanding Islander Graduate for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, describes her time navigating both her nursing school education and the COVID-19 pandemic. After completing a Bachelor of Sci
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Texas A&M: Da Silva Assumes Key Role Overseeing Computer Science Research Funding at NSF
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Amanda Norvelle
Dr. Dilma Da Silva has been named as the acting assistant director of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) at the National Science Foundation, effective Dec. 11.
The NSF has eight directorates across all fields of science and engineering, each comprised of divisions. As acting assistant director of the CISE Directorate, Da Silva will be res
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Texas A&M: Da Silva Assumes Key Role Overseeing Computer Science Research Funding at NSF
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Amanda Norvelle
Dr. Dilma Da Silva has been named as the acting assistant director of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) at the National Science Foundation, effective Dec. 11.
The NSF has eight directorates across all fields of science and engineering, each comprised of divisions. As acting assistant director of the CISE Directorate, Da Silva will be res
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Texas A&M: Haridas Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Dr. Balakrishna Haridas was elected to the 2023 class of National Academy of Inventors fellows, an honor awarded to academic inventors who have made a tangible impact toward the betterment of society.
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By Bailey Noah
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) elected Dr. Balakrishna Haridas to its 2023 class of fellows.
Haridas is a professor of practice and the dire
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Texas A&M: Pharr Recognized for Teaching and Mentorship by ASM International
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Jan McHarg
Dr. George Pharr was selected for the Albert Easton White Distinguished Teacher award from ASM International, the world's largest materials scientists and engineers association.
The Albert Easton White Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes unusually long and devoted service in teaching, significant accomplishments in materials science and engineering, and an unusual abili
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Texas A&M: Two New Faculty Members Join Aerospace Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Felysha Walker
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University welcomed two additional faculty members this fall, Dr. Swagnik Guhathakurta and John Connolly.
Dr. Swagnik Guhathakurta, Assistant Professor
Guhathakurta earned a doctorate and master's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Florida, a Master of Science degree in physics from the Indian In
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Texas A.G. Paxton Awards Operation Lone Star Death Benefits
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has awarded four lump-sum death benefits for fallen soldiers in Texas' Operation Lone Star. Pursuant to legislation enacted by the 88th Legislature, eligible active-duty military members and national guardsmen deployed for Operation Lone Star are now provided a death benefit.
The legislation provides that the surviving spouse, child, or parent will receive the benefi
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Texas A.G. Paxton Obtains Settlement With Blackbaud Requiring Overhaul of Its Data Security Privacy Practices
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained a settlement with Blackbaud, Inc. ("Blackbaud") to ensure that the South Carolina-based software provider corrects its deficient data security privacy practices and is prepared to respond properly to any future security incidents.
The settlement resolves an investigation of a 2020 data breach which affected over 13,000 Blackbaud customers and their respe
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Texas A.G. Paxton Opposes HHS Rule Discriminating Against Religious Foster Care Providers
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined two comment letters to the United States Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") opposing a proposed rule that forces state foster care programs and providers to "affirm" radical gender ideology for youth under their care, threatening to remove faith-based providers from the foster care system.
States are responsible for administering foster care progr
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Texas A.G. Paxton Sues Texas Company for Defrauding Veterans Seeking VA Disability Benefits
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued VA Claims Insider, LLC, ("VACI") for engaging in deceptive trade practices to defraud veterans seeking disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA").
VA Claims Insider is a for-profit business selling memberships that provide "education-based" coaching and consulting services to veterans seeking help in obtaining disability benefits
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Texas A.G. Paxton: Statement on the Third Anniversary of Jason Landry's Disappearance
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Three years ago this week, a Texas college student named Jason Landry disappeared. Attorney General Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit wish to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to this investigation and to pursuing all credible information received from the public. Mr. Landry, a student at Texas State University, was last seen on
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Appoints Keel New Executive Director
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has named a permanent executive director for the organization. Chairman Jon Niermann announced the appointment of Interim Executive Director Kelly Keel, as the new executive director, effective immediately, at yesterday's agenda meeting.
"Kelly is a 22-year veteran of TCEQ," says Niermann. "She has served admirably in a variet
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Approves Fines Totaling $545,307
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $527,317 against 19 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: three air quality, two multi-media, six municipal wastewater discharge, one public water system, and one water quality.
Default orders
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Texas Democratic Party: Kate Cox Forced to Flee the State to Receive Life-Saving Abortion Denied by the Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023:
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after Texas Supreme Court's refusal to allow Kate Cox to obtain emergency life-saving healthcare, forcing her to leave the state:
"Right now, Kate Cox is living in an all-American nightmare and MAGA Republican extremists are to blame. It is a draconian reality where a woman is forced to flee the state of Te
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Texas Democrats Congratulate Endorsed Candidate for Houston Controller Chris Hollins
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023:
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on the victory of Houston Controller-elect Chris Hollins:
"Texas Democrats were proud to endorse Chris Hollins in the December runoff - and tonight, we congratulate him as Houston's Controller-elect. Chris is a long-time Texas Democrat who has spent his career meeting the moment, fighting for progressive pol
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Texas Democrats Congratulate Houston Mayor-Elect John Whitmire
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023:
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement on Houston Mayor-elect John Whitmire's victory:
"It is my honor to congratulate John Whitmire as the next Mayor of Houston. With his legacy as the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, I am confident Mayor-elect Whitmire is prepared to lead Houston - and Houston's working families will be well-served u
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Texas Democrats Enter 2024 Cycle With Larger Slate of Candidates, Poised to Contest More Republican Seats Across State
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
Yesterday, the candidate filing period for the 2024 Primary Election closed, and the Texas Democratic Party is proud to be represented on the ballot next year by a broad and diverse group of qualified candidates running for office up and down the ballot in all corners of our state. Running for hundreds of offices from U.S. Senator to Texas Supreme Court to precinct chair - countless Democrats have s
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Texas Education Agency: House Bill 3 Transfer of Student Records
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Dec. 14, 2023:
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Subject: House Bill 3 Transfer of Student Records
Category: Information
Next Steps: Share with district and campus leaders, district PEIMS coordinators, Safe and Supportive School Program team members, campus behavior coordinators, campus registrars, and campus TREx clerks
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New Record Transfer Requirements
During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas
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Texas Education Agency: Safety and Facilities Enhancement Grant Cycle 2 Information
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Dec. 14, 2023:
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Subject: Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant Cycle 2 Information
Category: School Safety
Next Steps: LEAs complete the Compliance Assessment
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Overview
On May 31, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the adopted 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Atlanta
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Atlanta, Texas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
"Congratulations to the City of Atlanta, Texas on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have receiv
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Job Training Grants To Lone Star College
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $1,329,329 in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants to Lone Star College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through these SDF grants, Lone Star College will provide customized training to upskill more than 650 employees of AmeriTex Machine & Fabrication, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and Tenaris in releva
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Bryce To University Of North Texas System Board Of Regents
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cathy Bryce, Ed.D. to the University of North Texas (UNT) System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on May 22, 2029.
Cathy Bryce, Ed.D. of Argyle is a retired investment banker and consultant. She has over 30 years of teaching and school administration experience, including serving as superintendent for Highland Park ISD from 2001-2009 and Weatherford ISD from 1997-
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Cohen To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derek Cohen, Ph.D. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on November 19, 2029. The Commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension, or removal of a judge from office.
Derek Cohen, Ph.D. of Austin is the vice president of policy for the Texas Public Policy Foundation
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eva Read-Warden and reappointed Rosa Salazar and Joyce Smith to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms to expire on January 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Michael A. Ebbeler, Jr. and Justin Hiles to the board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027. The Board is a multi-profession regulatory agency that oversees the examination, registratio
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four To State Board Of Dental Examiners
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brady Morehead, D.D.S. and Sarah Lamb and reappointed Lorie Jones and Bryan Henderson, II, D.D.S. to the State Board of Dental Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board administers programs for the testing and licensing of dentists and dental hygienists in the state. The Board also enforces Texas laws regulating the practice of dentistry.
Brady Moreh
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Animal Health Commission
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anthony "T.J." Klein and Johnny E. Trotter and reappointed Joseph Osterkamp and Wendee Payne, Ph.D. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on September 6, 2029. The Commission works to protect and enhance the health of animal populations across the state.
Anthony "T.J." Klein of College Station is director of Texas Operations for MPS Egg Farms. He is
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Korina Delapena to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ryan Dollinger, Quida Pryor, and Lea Ann Tatum to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board is responsible for regulating the practice of social work in Texas.
Korina Delapena of Jonestown is the execu
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints French To TexNet Technical Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Larry French to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Committee advises the Bureau of Economic Geology on the use of funding, including the TexNet Seismic Monitoring Program and collaborative research relationships with other universities in Texas, and on the preparation of a status report to the Governor and L
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Hulgan To Gulf Coast Protection District Board Of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sharon Hulgan to the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) Board of Directors for a term set to expire on June 16, 2025. The GCPD was created to oversee the implementation of an integrated and comprehensive coastal resilience strategy for the upper Texas coast.
Sharon Hulgan of Friendswood is the lead site manufacturing director for Dow Houston Hub Operations. She has work
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Johnson To Texas Commission On Fire Protection
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Johnson to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry.
Michael Johnson of Texas City is a career advisor for BakerRipley. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and th
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Mitchell, Skurow To Commission On State Emergency Communications
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bobbie Mitchell and reappointed Cathy Skurow to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029. The Commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program.
Bobbie Mitchell of Lewisville is a Denton County Commissioner. Previously, she served as Mayor a
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Reyna To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Marriage And Family Therapists
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elvira Reyna to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board licenses and regulates marriage and family therapists in Texas.
Elvira Reyna of Little Elm is a former state representative for House District 101 in Mesquite. She served in the Texas Legislature from 1993 to 2007.
She was the first
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Texas Gov. Abbott Celebrates Hanukkah At Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott last night celebrated Hanukkah with members of the Jewish community at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin. Addressing a crowd of over 200, the Governor lauded the strength and resilience of the Jewish people and reaffirmed Texas' commitment to protecting Jewish communities across the state and combating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
"Together with Jewish com
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Texas Gov. Abbott Celebrates More Reliable Power Added To Texas Grid
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas' efforts to add new, reliable power plants to support the state's growing energy needs at Calpine Corporation's (Calpine) Freestone County Energy Center expansion project announcement in Houston. This expansion project will bring more than 300 new jobs to Freestone County and 425 megawatts of new, dispatchable generation to the Texas electrical gri
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Texas Gov. Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mala Sharma and Steven Nguyen, O.D. and reappointed Bill Thompson, O.D. for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor named Ronald L. Hopping, O.D. chair of the Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The board oversees licensing and regulation of optometrists in Texas.
Mala Sharma of Houston is an attorney, handling personal i
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Texas Gov. Abbott Touts Higher Education Wins At 2023 THECB Conference
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the incredible achievements Texas has made in higher education at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) Higher EDge 2023 leadership conference in Austin. The Governor was joined by THECB Chairman Dr. Fred Farias.
"Collectively, you all have put Texas on a trajectory of excellence in higher education in our great state," said Governor A
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Texas Gov. Abbott: Operation Lone Star Border Strategies Combat Drug, Human Smuggling
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- 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 continue 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 489,500 illegal immigrant apprehe
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Texas State Researchers Discover Astonishingly Low Mutation Rate in Sharks
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
For more than 400 million years, sharks have swum Earth's oceans. Before the first dinosaurs appeared, sharks filled every ocean. Surprisingly, sharks have changed very little during that span and look very much like their ancestors, even as other animals have undergone dramatic evolutionary change.
Now, researchers from Texas State University (TXST) have led an international team from the U.S., Ge
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Texas State Researchers Implement Innovative Wastewater Treatment Strategies
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Researchers from Texas State University's Ingram School of Engineering are implementing innovative wastewater treatment methods to improve the quality and aesthetics of reusable water.
Led by Dr. Keisuke Ikehata, assistant professor of civil engineering, the research team is on a mission to demonstrate that purified wastewater is clean and aesthetically pleasing for everyday use.
Texas' rapid popu
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Texas Woman's University: MBA Offers Exonerated Death Row Inmate Fresh Start
DENTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news:
Ryan Matthews is ready to exhale.
When he was 17 years old, Matthews was convicted of a murder he did not commit. He spent five years on death row in Louisiana before DNA evidence exonerated him in 2004. Nearly 20 years later, Matthews is ready to steer his own ship and take back a life that was nearly stolen from him.
Matthews takes a big step toward charting his course when he graduates from Texas Woman's on Dec
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Thanks to Donald Trump, MAGA Republicans Continue Anti-Abortion Crusade Across America
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
In response to new extreme attempts by MAGA Republicans to rip away women's freedoms in Missouri, Texas, and New Hampshire, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement:
"Anti-abortion extremists emboldened and enabled by Donald Trump are launching an onslaught against women in Missouri, Texas, New Hampshire, and across the country, from looking to ban abortion before
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The West Texan: WT Alumna Leads Volleyball Team to Success
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Five years into her role as head volleyball coach, Kendra Potts '04, '07 is as passionate about being at WT as when she was named to the post. And why shouldn't she be?
In 2022, Potts led WT's volleyball team to win the NCAA Division II National Championship--a first for the sport since 1997. And on Dec. 9, Potts and her team again played in the national finals , ending the season as the national runners-up.
But it
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Titan Quality Power Services Visits TSTC for Employer Spotlight
ROSENBERG, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Representatives from La Porte-based Titan Quality Power Services visited with some Texas State Technical College Electrical Power and Controls students during an employer spotlight at TSTC's Fort Bend County campus on Dec. 6.
The students are nearing their final semester of the program.
The representatives highlighted the benefits of working at their company, covering topics such as pay, schedules, day-to-da
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Trinity University Creates Leaders, TIME Says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Trinity University issued the following news:
Trinity University is among the top colleges in the nation for creating leaders, according to a TIME Magazine analysis.
TIME, in partnership with data-gathering platform Statista, has released a new ranking for the Best Colleges for Future Leaders, with Trinity checking in at No. 62. This list includes heavyweights from the Ivy League, along with large research universities and other household names that have signific
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Trinity University: Researching, Beyond
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news:
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Trinity researchers bring in prestigious, competitive grants
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While Trinity University offers well-funded institutional research opportunities, our acclaimed faculty don't rest on their laurels.
With the consistency and competitiveness you'd expect to see from a larger research institution, Trinity faculty regularly bring in major sources of funding to give Tigers of all backgrounds the chance t
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TSTC Recognized by Nationwide Automation Certification Organization
WACO, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Texas State Technical College has been recognized by the Smart Automation Certification Alliance for the number of microcredential certifications awarded to noncredit Industrial Systems students in 2022.
"I think it just validates the push for industry-based certifications," said Adam Barber, TSTC's executive director of Workforce Training and Continuing Education for the Marshall, North Texas, and Waco campuses.
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Two University of Houston Professors Named Fellows in National Academy of Inventors
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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Professors Vince Donnelly, Christine Ehlig-Economides Receive Highest Award to Academic Inventors
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Two powerhouse engineers and inventors from the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering have secured coveted positions as Fellows in the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
The election as academy Fellows of Vincent Donnelly, Moores Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Eng
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U of A Rome Center to Host WoArch 2024 'Women as Builders, Designers, and Critics' Symposium
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
The U of A Rome Center is hosting WoArch 2024, a symposium in collaboration with the School of Architecture + Planning at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The symposium, titled "Women as Builders, Designers, and Critics of the Built Environment Before 1800," is supported by the Women in Architecture Affiliate Group of the Society of Architectural Historians.
The symposium will be hosted Jan
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UH Law Expert Available to Discuss Latest Abortion Ruling From Texas Supreme Court
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Houston Law Center issued the following news release:
Seth Chandler, constitutional law professor at the University of Houston Law Center, is available for expert commentary on the recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court in Cox v. State of Texas, in which the court said a Texas woman did not qualify for a medical exception to the state's abortion ban to terminate her pregnancy, as well as how the ruling could impact other state legislatures consider
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UH Mourns the Loss of Kathrine G. McGovern
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
The University of Houston is mourning the loss of Kathrine G. McGovern, whose kindness and commitment to service not only enriched the university's cultural landscape but left an indelible mark on the city of Houston and beyond.
"I am saddened by the loss of a distinguished alumna, esteemed benefactor and friend," said UH President Renu Khator. "Kathrine's enduring generosity will resonate in the hearts of
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UH's Borders, Trade and Immigration Institute Named 'Center for Excellence to Counter Human Trafficking'
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) has named the Borders, Trade and Immigration (BTI) Institute led by the University of Houston as a new CCHT Center of Excellence to Counter Human Trafficking.
The announcement of the new Center of Excellence was made at the start of the 2nd Annual Conference to Combat Human Trafficking: Research and Technology held in H
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University of Arkansas: Meredith Dauria Selected as December's Student Leader of the Month
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Senior Meredith Dauria has been selected as the Student Leader of the Month for December 2023. Originally from Plano, Texas, Dauria came to the U of A to study nursing with a minor in substance abuse disorders. She is currently the president of Razorback Recovery and volunteers with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction to hand out lifesaving supplies and train people on how to use them. She also volunteers at
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University of Dallas Announces Homeschool Scholarship
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news:
The University of Dallas has established a scholarship for incoming homeschool students.
The Homeschool Scholarship is a $5,000 annual scholarship awarded to one exemplary high school student applying to the University of Dallas. Students of both accredited and unaccredited homeschool programs are eligible. The selected student may renew the scholarship for up to eight semesters, or four years of study.
The selected
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University of Houston Law Center Names Anna Cabot Director of the Immigration Clinic
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Houston Law Center issued the following news release:
Clinical Associate Professor J. Anna Cabot is now running the Immigration Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center. Cabot, who took on the director role this fall, emphasized the importance of the Immigration Clinic for both students and the community.
"Clinics are a crucial step between being a law student and a practicing lawyer," said Cabot. "Clinic students function as their client's la
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University of Houston: Improving Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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Identifying, Mitigating Potential Side Effects of Life Saving Treatment
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In the fatal world of opioid use disorder (OUD), pharmacotherapy, or using a prescribed medication to treat drug dependence, has emerged as the gold standard of treatment. Among the trio of FDA-approved medications to treat OUD, buprenorphine is the newest highly effective drug that can suppress and reduce craving
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University of Houston: Space Is Cool
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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But It's No Replacement for Our Home Planet
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UH alum and astronaut Aki Hoshide gives us a glimpse into his space missions and thoughts on the future of space travel.
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Imagine planning your summer vacation 10 years from now: Will you go to Paris? Cape Town? Maybe to a space station? I am an astronaut with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency and a graduate of the University
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University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Set as Pilot Site for NBOME's Core Competency Capstone
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners has selected The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a pilot site for Phase 2 of their Core Competency Capstone for Osteopathic Medicine project. The project, known as C3DO, is studying the feasibility of on-campus standardized assessment of funda
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University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Students Find Their Residency Homes on Military Match Day
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Class of 2024 students who serve in the United States Armed Forces learned their military residency assignments during Military Match Day. Four members of TCOM's Class of 2024, Joshua Baker, Dylan Jacobsen, Emily Lin, and Ryan White, were matched, with specialties ranging from Operational Emergency Medicine to Family Medic
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University of Texas-Arlington: A Commencement That Couldn't Wait
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
For Kerry Carr, the chance to officially graduate from The University of Texas at Arlington could not come soon enough.
The University recently held a special early commencement for Carr so that his wife, who is in hospice care for ovarian cancer, could see him graduate with a bachelor's degree in history. At a ceremony in Grand Prairie before friends, family, UTA representatives and, most
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University of Texas-Austin: Caregiving Can Be Stressful, But It Could Also Lower Risk of Depression
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study from a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin is questioning the idea that family caregiving is also a risk factor for depression.
The study, published in the journal Advances in Life Course Research, found that depression in adult caregivers is mostly driven by having a loved one experiencing serious health p
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University of Texas-Austin: Texas Ex Awarded Prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
On Dec. 6, Schwarzman Scholars announced its class of 2024-25, which, not for the first time, included a University of Texas at Austin graduate. This year's cohort of 150 students was drawn from an applicant pool of over 4,000 and represents 43 countries and 114 universities from around the globe. Among them is Bas (Sebastian) De Beurs, a Dutch immigrant who graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UT as a Presidential Sch
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University of Texas: Diplomat Becomes New U.S. State Department Resource for Students
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
By Katherine Morales
University of Texas at Dallas students have a new resource to help connect them with opportunities in the U.S. Department of State.
Daniel Stewart began his new role as the Diplomat in Residence for Texas this fall and will serve for two years. The position is affiliated with UT Dallas as part of a partnership with the State Department.
Stewart focuses on connecting students wi
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University of Texas: Dr. Jerry A. Mansfield Hired as Chief Nursing Executive
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
Dr. Gulshan Sharma, senior vice president and chief medical & clinical innovation officer at the University of Texas Medical Branch, announced today that Dr. Jerry A. Mansfield has accepted the position of vice president and system chief nursing executive at UTMB effective Feb. 1, 2024.
"Dr. Mansfield's dedication to nursing excellence has been evident over the course of his career." Sharma s
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University of Texas: Electrical Engineering Grad Completes Journey With Endless Energy
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
By Kim Horner
Jean Tchinda tells his five daughters not to put limits on their goals, and the 48-year-old University of Texas at Dallas electrical engineering senior hopes they will learn from his example.
Five years ago, Tchinda (pronounced "Chin-da") and his family moved to North Texas from Cameroon in Central Africa for better opportunities. Since then, Tchinda has learned English, navigated life
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University of Texas: Neuroscientist Aims To Improve Word Retrieval in MS Patients
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
By Stephen Fontenot
A University of Texas at Dallas researcher has received funding from the Department of Defense to test whether low-level electrical stimulation of the brain can address a cognitive issue in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Dr. John Hart Jr., the Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience and a professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, received a three-year
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University of Texas: Study Shows Statins May Reduce Clotting Risks Linked to Estrogen Therapy
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have published findings that could help providers better evaluate the risks of venous thromboembolisms for post-menopausal women on estrogen therapy.
The study, published in JAMA Network Open, builds on recently published findings from the same researchers that the risk for venous thromboembolisms may depend on the type of estroge
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UNT Police Chief Ramona Washington Honored With Statewide Award
DENTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
University of North Texas Police Chief Ramona Washington has been honored with the 2023 Bill G. Daniels Award for Outstanding Administrator.
The Texas Association of College and University Police Administrators (TACUPA) presented the award Dec. 6 at its annual conference in College Station. The Award for Outstanding Administrator was established to recognize a chief administrator who has made outstanding
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UST Leaders Participate in Panel Discussion for Governor's Small Business Summit - Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release:
The Governor's Small Business Summit-Houston was hosted in partnership with the Governor's Commission for Women, the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Both UST Chief Legal Counsel Gita Bolt and the University's Vice Chair of the UST Board of Directors Denise Castillo-Rhodes, MBA '92, serve on the Governor's Commission for Women.
Bolt was instrumental in exp
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UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: $32 Million NIA Grant Boosts Long COVID Cognition Study of Under-Studied Populations Including South Texas Hispanics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
COVID-19's long-term effects on cognition in older adults will be studied for five years thanks to a $32 million federal grant awarded to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio).
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) grant, with UT Health San Antonio as the coordinating center, focuses on recruitment and
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UT Tyler Charter School Teacher Recognized by Humanities Texas
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release:
Norris White Jr., a teacher at The University of Texas at Tyler University Academy - Palestine Campus, was named a 2023 Commended Teacher by Humanities Texas.
Humanities Texas annually recognizes teaching excellence and outstanding achievements of teachers across the state. Nominees must be full-time teachers in Texas public or private schools and should be skillful and dedicated teachers who posse
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UT Tyler School of Nursing Student Graduating on 72nd Birthday
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release:
Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Graham, a School of Nursing student at The University of Texas at Tyler, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing on her 72nd birthday.
"I'd wanted to complete college all of these years, and this was my opportunity," said Ruthie. "I knew it was my time."
Ruthie's earliest memory of being a nurse is dressing up when she was six years old, complete with a white dress and
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASH - Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients See Improved Outcomes With Oral Combination of Ibrutinib and Venetoclax
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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MD Anderson-led Phase III trial demonstrates significantly improved progression-free survival and remission rates
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The targeted therapy combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and achieved an overall remission rate in 82% of patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), according to researc
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASH - Novel Combination Therapy Significantly Reduces Spleen Volume in Patients With Myelofibrosis
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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MD Anderson-led Phase III trial nearly doubled number of patients with spleen size reduction
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Combining the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib with the BCL-xL inhibitor navitoclax was twice as effective in reducing enlarged spleens - a major indicator of clinical improvement - compared with standard-of-care ruxolitinib monotherapy for adult patients with
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASH - Novel Menin Inhibitors Show Promise for Patients With Advanced Acute Myeloid Leukemias
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Two MD Anderson-led trials demonstrate encouraging activity for leukemias with specific genetic mutations
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Two clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated early positive results from novel therapies targeting menin for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute leukemias with spec
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASH - Targeted Oral Therapy Reduced Disease Burden and Improved Symptoms for Patients With Rare Blood Disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Bezuclastinib was safe and rapidly lowered markers of disease burden for patients with nonadvanced systemic mastocytosis in Phase II trial
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The targeted therapy bezuclastinib was safe and rapidly reduced markers of disease burden while also improving symptoms for patients with a rare blood disorder called nonadvanced system mastocytosis, accordin
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: AI Accurately Predicts Cancer Outcomes From Tissue Samples
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that analyzes the spatial arrangement of cells in tissue samples. This innovative approach, detailed in Nature Communications, accurately predicted outcomes for cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in utilizing AI for cancer prognosis and personalized treatme
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Jinming Gao Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
Jinming Gao, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his efforts to develop innovative nanotechnology platforms to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Since its inception in 2012,
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UTA Grad Rewrites His Story
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
For Stephen Silva-Brave, earning his bachelor's in social work from The University of Texas at Arlington is about more than completing his courses. It is a triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds.
In 2016, at the age of 32, Silva-Brave was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver due to excessive alcohol use.
"I was faced with the reality that I was near death," he said. "I knew my only ch
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UTA's Woods and Weidanz Named to NAI
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected Jon Weidanz and Robert Woods, two professors from The University of Texas at Arlington, as fellows.
Weidanz is vice president for research and innovation and holds research positions in bioengineering and kinesiology. He also is a member of the Bone and Muscle Research Center and the Multi-Professional Center for Health Informatics at UTA.
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UTD Receives Veteran Education Award
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Chess Player Earns Grand Honor
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For the third consecutive year, The University of Texas at Dallas has received the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texas Veterans Commission.
The award recognizes public colleges and universities that provide excellence in education and related services that contribute to the academic success of student veterans and military-c
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UTEP Expands Paydirt Promise Free Tuition to Families Making Up to $80K
EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
The University of Texas at El Paso's signature Paydirt Promise Program is expanding to make higher education affordable to more students. The program, which previously covered undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for Texas students with a family income of under $75,000, will now include students with an adjusted gross family income of up to $80,000.
"UTEP is the No. 1 university for soci
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Working women feel unsupported by Christian congregations -- even more progressive ones
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
As church membership declines across the United States, a new study from Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance finds that working women do not feel supported by their clergy and churches, regardless of whether they're involved with a more conservative or liberal congregation.
"The Limits of Congregational Support for Working Women" is part of a larger study of fai
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WT Ag Professor Wins Grant to Continue Research Into Critical Issue in Feedlot Cattle
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
A West Texas A&M University faculty member recently won a $300,000 grant to study ways to prevent liver abscesses in feedlot cattle.
Dr. Kendall Samuelson, associate professor of animal science in the Department of Agricultural Sciences in WT's Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, was awarded $300,000 from the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture, which w
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WT Researcher Wins USDA Grant to Encourage Women, Minorities in STEM Fields
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
A West Texas A&M University professor recently won a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to support women and minorities in STEM fields.
The project--led by Dr. Mona Ozmaeian, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in WT's College of Engineering--was one of 10 that won a total of $2 million in USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants.
Ozmaeian's project is an online, interactive toolk
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WT Students, Professor Publish Research Into New Possibilities in Faster Electronics
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Student researchers from West Texas A&M University recently published a study into a new metal compound that could aid in the search for more efficient electronics.
Cole Phillips, a senior physics major from Amarillo, and Thinh (John) Nguyen, a WT graduate now pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Texas A&M University, were among the research team examining a vanadium-based compound that could have a profound im
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WT's Hill Institute to Promote Regional Values
CANYON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
It's not just any university. It's a distinctly West Texas university.
And so the values of the West Texas region should be foundational to how the University forms students into engaged citizens.
That's the impetus behind West Texas A&M University's Hill Institute, a new initiative that highlights and seeks to instill 10 key values of the Texas Panhandle throughout the academic landscape.
"As a regional univer
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Yale School of Medicine: PA Online Alumna Nicole Hoff Receives PA Foundation IMPACT Grant
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Abigail Roth
Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Online alumna Nicole Hoff, DMS, MMSC, PA-C, is a recipient of a 2023 PA Foundation IMPACT Grant for a project involving the TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries (TOMAGWA).
Through the Impact Grant Program, the PA Foundation "seeks to support patient-centered, community-based health projects within the United States and its territories t
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