ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: AeroVironment's PS2500 battery is now approved for use in the Puma(TM) 3 AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The optional PS2500 battery allows operators to achieve extended endurance of up to three hours of flight time. The increased endurance provides operators with greater mission flexibility and time on station across land and maritime operations. "The new PS2500 battery offers both new and current Puma customers   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin advised Cottonmouth Ventures LLC, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, on its Joint Development Agreement with Verde Clean Fuels for the proposed development, construction and operation of a facility to produce commodity-grade gasoline utilizing associated natural gas feedstock from Diamondback's operations in the Permian Basin. The Akin team was led by corporate partner John Goodgame and counsel Leana Gar  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news: American Airlines is teaming up with the reigning World Champions, the Texas Rangers. The multiyear deal taps American as the Official and Exclusive Airline and Airline Rewards Program of the Texas Rangers and includes additional marketing and sponsorship benefits that will engage fans in the community and beyond. "This partnership is a home run for both American and baseball fans," said Ron DeFeo, Chief Marketing and C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that Dominic Macklon, executive vice president, Strategy, Sustainability and Technology, has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024, for family medical reasons after 33 dedicated years of service. Dominic began his career with Conoco in 1991 and held numerous engineering, business development, operations and leadership r  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Contract Research Organizations (CROs) continue to rely on Oracle to keep pace with competitive pressures, changing market requirements, and a lack of skilled talent. Since its inception in summer 2022, numerous CROs have joined the Oracle CRO growth initiative, including recent entrants AMS Advanced Medical Services GmbH, Firma Clinical, and EPS Corp., among many others. Through   more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news release: ROUND ROCK, Texas and ESPOO, Finland -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announce the extension of a strategic partnership to use each company's expertise and industry-leading solutions, including infrastructure solutions from Dell and private wireless connectivity from Nokia, to advance open network architect  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Des Moines Water Works, a primary source of water supply in the city's metro and surrounding areas, has implemented Oracle NetSuite for Government to help ensure all of its customers obtain access to clean, high-quality water. With NetSuite for Government, Des Moines Water Works has been able to empower its staff to spend more time on higher-value initiatives that better serve the  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Many students at Texas A&M University-Commerce have wandered the halls or taken classes in David Talbot Hall. Despite the building's reputation as a well-known landmark--and possible ghost haven--on campus, many students and even faculty members are unacquainted with the building's namesake, civil rights champion Dr. David Arlington Talbot. Dr. Talbot was the first Black professor hired at A&M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * In response to Senator Cruz voting against the national security supplemental funding bill, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) spokesperson Amanda Sherman Baity issued the following statement: "As America's security and service members face serious threats, Ted Cruz's vote is a gift to Putin, China and our adversaries in the Middle East. "Cruz prioritized h  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Encore Wire issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend. Daniel L. Jones, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire Corporation, said, "This two-cent per share dividend will be paid on April 19, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2024. Any future quarterly dividends will   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: The ringing of a cash register isn't a typical sound heard in an elementary school, but at Victor H. Hexter Elementary School, students are learning how to run and operate their own store. Known as "Hexter Market," students in Heidi Zeko's Functional Living Skills (FLS) class take on the role of shopkeeper. Recognizing the diverse abilities of her students, Zeko tailors tasks to each individual'  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: At the direction of Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Georgia National Guard will deploy additional troops to the U.S. southern border to provide additional support to the Texas Guard in its mission to prevent the free flow of illegal migrants and threats to public safety from entering the country, known as Operation Lone Star. This deployment follows Governor Kemp's trip to the border earlier this month --  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte announced today he has directed the Montana National Guard (MTNG) to begin coordination with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas to identify their needs to address the national security crisis and secure the southern border. "National security is the number one responsibility of the federal government, and President Joe Biden has left Americans a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Embark, a new kind of business advisory firm that focuses on building strong, enduring relationships through knowledge, skill, experience, and hospitality, in the sale of a minority equity interest to CoVenture, an alternative asset manager that provides solutions across the capital stack of technology-enabled companies. In connection with the transacti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: Houston Christian University has announced plans to launch a Master of Science in Leadership program in fall 2024. Offered through HCU's Pampell Online Division, the new advanced degree is designed to prepare individuals for effective leadership in a diverse range of industries and organizations. In addition to equipping students to become effective leaders, the program is designed to help individuals cu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight attorneys recently secured an international arbitration win for Hupecol Operating Co. LLC in a dispute involving nearly $30 million in alleged damages. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Hupecol is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company that has had a significant presence in Colombia for the past 20 years. The dispute involved a breach of contract claim  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: HOUSTON - (Feb. 14, 2024) - Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship are joining forces to launch the inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week 2024. The Sept. 9-13 event will bring together leading energy and climate venture capital investors, industry leaders and startups from around the world where they will showcase the most innovative and promising compa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: "After visiting Eagle Pass, Texas, late last year and witnessing illegal crossings and chaos at the border along with the negative impacts taking place as a result, I'm grateful that Governor Holcomb is taking action and deploying members of the Indiana National Guard to our southern border," said State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City). "We're seeing a crisis in Texas with waves o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "Texas is taking a stand to rightfully protect and defend itself from the record number of illegal border crossings, and I'm grateful Indiana is joining their mission. Whether it's the dangerous criminals and drugs entering our country or enormous strain on government services, the negative consequences of open borders will impact all states," said State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). "We'r  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "As the Biden Administration continues to support dangerous open border policies, Americans are left vulnerable to the unchecked flow of illegal immigrants and drugs moving up from Mexico. Texas is at the epicenter of this illegal immigration crisis and Texans have every right to protect their state. That's why I wholeheartedly support Governor Holcomb sending our National Guard members to join th  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "The growing crisis at our nation's southern border is the direct result of failed and irresponsible leadership coming out of Washington, D.C.. Now states are joining forces to do what the federal government won't - and that's addressing this national security threat. I fully support Governor Holcomb's decision to send our guardsmen to help provide some aid to Texas as they bear the brunt of this   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024, by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves, R-Marion: * * * State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsman to help the   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University's Dr. Debbie Troxclair has been elected as the President of the Association for Gifted & Talented Students (AGTS-Louisiana). Dr. Troxclair's experience with AGTS-Louisiana began in the late 1980s when she taught a pull-out class for gifted learners in St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. At that time, the organization provided crucial professional and personal support to educators and parents of gifted and t  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson In a 1946 edition of The Redbird (now University Press), it reported that Lamar College celebrated G.A. Wimberly Day, with a special assembly in the Union building. G.A. Wimberly, an extraordinary figure in Lamar's history, had dedicated his life to the growth and prosperity of LU spending 47 years with the university as an auditor, business manager, comptroller, acting president, and assistant to the pre  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, Dean of the Reaud Honors College, has received nearly $100,000 in funding from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to conduct cutting-edge summer camps for students interested in STEM disciplines. The Governor's Summer Merit Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, makes nearly $1,000,000 available to educational institutions across Texas to organize summer camps for students to prep  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- Loews Hotels and Co. issued the following news release: Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today opens the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. The hotel is Loews' second and largest hotel in Arlington, Texas and the first-of-its-kind in the market, ushering a new era of hospitality to North Texas. Loews Arlington Hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings, events and resort destination that caters to groups of all   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 17 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: LPL Financial LLC announced today that Financial Advisors Mark Zafereo and Anthony Burgess, Client Associate Crystal Simmons and Office Manager Sandie Totah Loos have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms to launch an independent practice, CoastPoint Financial, LLC. The   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A with Justin "Fractal" Yu, reigning Classic Tetris World Champion. Yu is an MIT junior computer science and engineering major from Dallas, Texas. * * * In a Q&A, the reigning Classic Tetris World Champion describes his recent game crash -- and the behind-the-scenes race that led him and fellow player Willis "BlueScuti" Gibson to record achievements. * * * By Jane Halpern, Departm  more

SIKESTON, Missouri, Feb. 15 -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Feb. 14. Contracts included pavement improvements, bridge replacements, and pavement marking improvements. Contracts included the following: * An $8,135,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, LLC for: - Pavement resurfacing on  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Fiscal Committee in request of authorization of funds to facilitate a state active-duty operation of the New Hampshire National Guard in support of security activities at the southern United States border to protect New Hampshire citizens from harm. The $850,000 in authorized expenditures will allow for up to 15  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: Apache Corporation (Apache) has agreed to pay $4 million in civil penalties and undertake projects expected to cost at least $5.5 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state and federal clean air regulations and offset past illegal emissions. Apache's agreement settles a civil suit - filed jointly by the United States, on behalf of the Environmenta  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 16 -- 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 global hybrid cloud storage management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NetApp with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. NetApp provides a unified platform that offers seamless insights and automation, enhancing the mana  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Oracle NetSuite today announced NetSuite has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Midmarket Finance and Accounting Applications 2023--2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51405023, December 2023) for its two pronged approach to industries and industry specialization. A complimentary copy of the excerpt is available here (  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Dan Lanzano as Senior Vice President of National Advertising Sales, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Mr. Lanzano will oversee national advertising sales across all of Nexstar's national media portfolio, including The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, Rewind TV, an  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in March: * Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Location: The Palace Hotel - San Francisco, CA Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Fireside Chat Presentation: 3:35 p.m. ET (12:35 p.m. PT) Speaker:  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Image Bhattarai, an Oklahoma State University Department of Computer Science Ph.D. student, was honored with the Best Paper Award at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Consumer Communications and Networking Conference in January. The paper, "A Lightweight Aggregate Authentication Protocol For Internet Of Drones," was co-authored by Dr. Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo from the University of Texas at  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: In a move that adds a premier corporate team to its Houston office, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that David Elder, Christopher Centrich, and Patrick Hurley have joined the firm. With broad corporate experience across numerous sectors, Elder, Centrich, and Hurley focus on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, corporate governance, and general corporate securities m  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Reed Smith trial team obtained a jury verdict of more than $22 million for Daniel Moos in a breach of contract and declaratory judgment against Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (Pillar), a company founded by late Dallas real estate mogul Gene Phillips. The verdict followed an eight-day trial in the 160th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas. The Reed Smith team, led by Mark Johansen, along wit  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2024: The Republican Party of Texas officially censured Representative Dade Phelan today, imposing the full set of penalties allowed by the rules, for lack of fidelity to Republican principles and priorities. Rule 44 of the Republican Party of Texas allows the party to censure elected officials who violate Republican Party of Texas principles and priorities three times or more in a given bienni  more

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: RIYADH, KSA and SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Riyadh Air, the new national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that's shaping the future of flying, announces a fundamental collaboration with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry. This strategic partnership underscores Riyadh Air's commitment to enhancing operational efficienc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Special to Rice News Ronald L. Sass, a charismatic and outgoing Rice University professor who mastered multiple scientific disciplines, championed education at all levels and used his scientific and diplomatic skills to markedly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming worldwide, has died at age 91. Sass, a professor at Rice for 66 years, died in a Houston hospital Jan. 9 after a brief illness. He was the H  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University's official Active Attacker Response Program to learn how to respond to a potentially life-threatening situation in any environment. Based on the Run, Hide, Fight model developed by the city of Houston, Texas, Penn State's Active Attacker Response Program o  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Patrick Vu, a master's candidate in choral conducting at Texas Tech University, has been announced as winner of the 2023 Gregg Smith Choral Composition Contest in the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). The award, which is named for renowned composer and choral conductor Gregg Smith, is given biennially to a composer between the ages of 21 and 35 w  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: Southwestern University, along with other academic institutions, has been informed that the release of crucial FAFSA data by the federal government will be postponed until at least mid-March. This delay significantly hinders the ability of universities to distribute need-based financial aid letters, consequently stalling the overall enrollment and financial aid process. In a strategic move to mitigate the impact o  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: Southwestern University announces the appointment of Dinah Ritchie as Vice President for Integrated Communications and Chief Marketing Officer. Ritchie, who has been serving in an interim role since October 2023, brings a dedicated approach and valuable experience to the University. Over the past eight years, she has contributed significantly to Southwestern's communications and marketing efforts. "Dinah's appoint  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- St. Edward's University issued the following news release: St. Edward's University is proud to once again be named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. students for the 2023-2024 academic year -- ranking as one of the top 3 universities in the Master's institutions list. This is the 13th time that the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has recognized St. Edward's as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of st  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: The State of North Carolina has implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to support its mission to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner. With Oracle Cloud ERP, North Carolina has standardized finance processes in the cloud, increased efficiency, improved controls, and enhanced its abi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: The Tarrant County College District is turbocharging regional economic growth, generating an estimated $2.1 billion in added income for Tarrant County while providing students with the education and training needed to meet growing North Texas workforce demands. An independent study by the nationally recognized labor market analysis firm Lightcast confirms TCCD's value extending far beyond a traditional two-  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The evolution of viral tolerance in Myotis bats may hold the key to preventing future pandemics. * * * Bats carry some of the deadliest zoonotic diseases that can infect both humans and animals, such as Ebola and COVID-19. In a recently published article in the journal Cell Genomics, a Texas A&M research team revealed that some sp  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Over the next three years, the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) will get to partner with one of the top veterinary gastroenterologists in the world, thanks to a fellowship from the Texas A&M Hagler Institute for Advanced Study. Dr. Jody Gookin, the FluoroScience Dist  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health study was one of the first to address seniors and RSV * * * By Ann Kellett A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that only 9 percent of older Americans had been vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prior to this fall and winter, despite the threat of increased rates of hospitalization and deaths nationwide   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: On behalf of Toby Baker, Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Greg Abbott and the governor's appointee to the RESTORE Council, TCEQ is seeking review and public comment for pre-proposals for program areas within Texas for Bucket 2/Funded Priorities List (FPL) 4. The five pre-proposals include: * Protection and conservation of current wetland and future wetland mitigation corridors - This p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: With an estimated $13.5 million in grant funding, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Texas Clean School Bus (TCSB) Program. The funding is available to replace or retrofit school buses to help reduce children's exposure to diesel exhaust in and around diesel-fueled school buses. Buses eligible for this program must b  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "It's unclear how much weight the endorsement of a Nazi-sympathizer like Matt Rinaldi means in 2024 - but now Rinaldi is sinking to new lows by throwing his support behind Jared Woodfill, known associate of Paul Pressler, notorious child abuser and former Texas Republican elected official . "Woodfill kne  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: "Sandy Young was a strong woman who worked tirelessly to advance the Democratic Party and its values in Medina County. "Throughout her long tenure as chair, she was an ardent supporter of women's rights, public education, healthcare access, and civility in government. "She was a friend to many, a mentor to her fellow county chairs, and was never afraid to speak her truth. Democrats across Texas will miss her dear  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2024: * * * "Today's shooting at Lakewood Church is yet another example of the danger and trauma that reckless gun laws have bestowed upon our communities. No place of worship, shopping center, classroom, or shared public space is safe under the leadership of those that place the gun lobby over Texans' safety. We are praying for the injured and all those impacted by this senseless act of violenc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * "Every corner of this country is plagued with gun violence as we've seen more shootings in 2024 than we have days in the year - and it's not even March. Missouri's reckless gun laws mimic that of the laws here in Texas: "no background checks, no license to carry, no required training, and no red flag laws. "The lack of sensible measures that would keep firearms in the hands of law-abid  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has notified the Marlin Independent School District (MISD) that the transition of district governance from the appointed Board of Managers to the elected Board of Trustees has been initiated. As part of the transition process, two elected Board of Trustee members will reassume their governance authority and become part of the Board of Managers. In a letter to Marlin ISD Supe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: 2023 Leaver Records Data Validation Compliance Reviews Category: Data Reporting Compliance Unit Update Next Steps: Share with the appropriate staff The Data Reporting Compliance Unit (DRCU) within the Information Technology Customer Relationship Management and Data Standards Department reviews data submitted through the Texas Student Data System (  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: FY23 School Safety Allotment Data Collection School Category: Information Next Steps: Complete the FY23 School Safety Allotment data collection survey Overview The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to improve the safety and security of school facilities for staff, s  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: Guidance Regarding Individual Graduation Committees Category: Graduation Requirements and Compliance Reviews Next Steps: Ensure high school administrators are aware of individual graduation committee requirements and related documentation that must be retained Overview Students enrolled in 11th or 12th grade who have taken all assessment  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: Instructional Materials Review and Approval Category: Instructional Materials Next Steps: Share IMRA Reviewer Application Link Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) The new IMRA process replaces the former State Board of Education (SBOE) Proclamation and the Texas Resource Review (TRR) processes. IMRA was enacted under House Bill (HB  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: Proposed 2024 Accountability Manual Category: Performance Reporting Next Steps: Share with appropriate staff The purpose of this communication is to inform school districts and open-enrollment charter schools (school systems) about the publication of the proposed 2024 Accountability Manual. A-F Accountability The Texas A-F accountability system   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Subject: Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant Cycle 2 Information Category: School Safety Next Steps: LEA staff should attend webinar and complete eGrants Application On May 31, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the adopted 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 61 (https://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/archive/May262023/Adopted%20Ru  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Texas Global is returning to 2400 Nueces St. (N24) after a yearlong renovation and temporary relocation to the Main Building at The University of Texas at Austin. Set to reopen Feb. 26, the revitalized space will showcase a cutting-edge facility, now equipped with enhanced functionality to better serve the global Longhorn community. Texas Global plays a crucial role in leading, supporting and coordinating the   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Koch, David Volleman, John Votava, and Coleman Locke to the Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor named Kevin Koch as chair of the Council. The Council is tasked with developing a State Food System Security Plan that provides for the orderly development and managem  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Killinger to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Corporation is the private side of a public-private partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development & Tourism tasked with marketing Texas, domestically and globally, as the best state for business. Elizabeth Killinger  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced during a press conference in Eagle Pass that Texas is building a Forward Operating Base in the Del Rio sector to house Texas National Guard soldiers who are responding to President Joe Biden's border crisis. "Texas is expanding our border security capabilities by building a new Texas Military Department base camp to increase and improve border security o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2024 : * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the shooting near Lakewood church in Houston: "Our hearts are with those impacted by today's tragic shooting and the entire Lakewood Church community in Houston. Places of worship are sacred. I have been in contact with Mayor Whitmire and offered the full support and resources of the State of Texas, including Department of Public Safety  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a shooting at an industrial facility in Angleton: "Texans mourn with the Angleton community following the tragic shooting at the Thermal Polymer industrial facility. "I have been in contact with state and local officials to offer the full support of the State of Texas to ensure this criminal is brought to justice. "We thank all t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- 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 500,000 illegal immigrant apprehe  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University Vice President for University Advancement Brooks Hull has named Kristi Troxel the new executive director of alumni engagement. Troxel has served as the university's director of development and alumni engagement since January 2022. She assumes her new role immediately. A TXST alum herself, Troxel earned her B.A. in anthropology in 2007. "Kristi is a proven leader for Texas State and   more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce named Texas State University's Round Rock Campus "Business of the Year" during the chamber's 56th annual Business Awards celebration. Kelly Damphousse, TXST president, along with Julie Lessiter, TXST Round Rock Campus vice president, accepted the award at the Feb. 7 event, which was held at Kalahari Resort and Conventions. The annual Business Awards is Round Rock's premi  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University (TXST) has set several new enrollment records for the spring 2024 semester, led by a record 31,704 undergraduate students, a 3% increase over the previous year. Overall, TXST reported total enrollment of 35,378 students for spring 2024, also a 3% increase over 2023. Other new enrollment records include: * First-time undergraduate enrollment, i.e., freshmen, is up an impressive 59%   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs again recognized The University of Texas at Austin for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Notably, UT Austin has earned top-producing accolades for 15 of the last 20 years. Seventeen Longhorns earned selections for Fulbright awards durin  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: It pays to be early. "Many financial aid programs, especially those with limited funds, have deadlines for application," said Leah Williams, TSTC's associate director of financial aid processing. "Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early ensures that you meet these deadlines and have the best chance of securing available financial aid." According to the Institute of Education Sci  more

ABILENE, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: One of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States is that of fiber optics installer. Texas State Technical College will provide training for people interested in the profession at the four West Texas campuses beginning in March, according to Cindy Brunett, TSTC's executive director of Workforce Training and Continuing Education. "The federal government has seen the need for people to be trained in the prope  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: U.S. News and World Report has named three Texas State University programs among the Best Online Programs for 2024. Texas State's top program placements nationally came in the categories Online Master's in Nursing Programs (tied for No. 28), Online Master's in Education Programs (tied for No. 88) and Online Bachelor's Programs (tied for No. 104). The new rankings mark an improvement of nine spots for nursin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The University of Saint Thomas-Houston is excited to welcome Walt Yarrow as the Head Coach for Celt Cross Country. With a distinguished track record and deep roots in Houston-area high schools, Coach Yarrow emerged as the standout choice for this position. Now, as part of the UST family, Coach Yarrow will lead both the Men's and Women's Cross Country teams, bringing his expertise and passion to guide our student   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: International award-winning photographer Platon, who has shot portraits for a wide range of publications, is the next speaker at The University of Texas at Arlington's Maverick Speakers Series. Platon will present "Powerful Portraits" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Texas Hall, 701 W. Nedderman Drive. In his presentation, he will share his photographs and showcase stories of those who liv  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Amphisbaenians are strange creatures. Like worms with vertebrae, scales, a large central tooth and sometimes small forearms, these reptiles live underground, burrowing tunnels and preying on just about anything they encounter, not unlike a miniature version of the monstrous sandworms from "Dune." Even though they're found around much of the world, little is known about how amphisbaenians behave in the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: On February 6, 2024, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Announced University of Texas at Austin sociologist Javier Auyero as one if its 14 Distinguished Scholars of 2024. The scholars were chosen by a rigorous peer-review competition as intellectual leaders who are exploring the causes, manifestations, and control of violence around the world and addressing the most urgent contemporary problems of violence.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The Global Cybersecurity Program in partnership with the Center for International Studies held its 4th Annual Cyber Ethics Conference last Friday, Feb. 9. The event, hosted by Prof. Eric Botts, director of the Global Cybersecurity Program, was held in Malloy Hall's Tatkon Boardroom and was a hybrid event with most participants attending virtually. The keynote speaker was the U.S. Attorney for the South  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation's first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation, known as DBS, is the placement of electrodes  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler offers two new certificates within the Master of Education in reading program. Registration is now open for the literacy coaching certificate, while registration for the dyslexia certificate begins Monday, April 1. The nine-credit UT Tyler literacy coaching certificate focuses on literacy coaching theories, research, roles and responsibilities. The 12-credit UT Tyle  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler University Academy has been approved for the Teacher Incentive Allotment, or TIA, by the Texas Education Agency. This approval provides UA with nearly $200,000 dollars to recognize TEA Designated Teachers this year. TEA Designated teachers will receive 80% of the funds, while 10% will be used to recognize the work of UA school aides. The remaining 10% will be utiliz  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler offers a new Master of Special Education specialization track in emotional and behavioral disorders, specifically designed for full-time K-12 teachers. Program registration is now open, and the first cohort will begin in May. The two-year, 36-credit hour program is the first of its kind in Texas to be offered 100% online. "We are excited to offer this new Master of  more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP, announced today that he will retire as president of The University of Texas at Tyler effective May 31, 2024, after serving a combined 22 years as president of UT Tyler and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT). "Jeanette and I arrived in Tyler when I was appointed as the new president of the UT Health Science Center at Tyler at   more

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler Master of Education in reading program was recognized at the national level by the International Literacy Association. ILA, a top-tier professional literacy organization, demands high standards for the preparation of literacy professionals and serves as a leader in publishing innovative, peer-reviewed literacy research. The university's three-year selection process   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase II trial finds durvalumab plus ceralasertib boosted immune response and improved outcomes in patients with lung cancer * * * A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new study led by a re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson-led Phase II trial suggests neoadjuvant immunotherapy is safe and may be an effective option for patients with soft-tissue sarcomas * * * Patients with soft-tissue sarcoma treated with neoadjuvant, or pre-surgical, immunotherapy had very little residual tumor at the time of surgery and promising long-term survival, according to Phase II trial results pu  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 13 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Moody v. NetChoice. The filing, which was led by the States of Missouri and Ohio, supports laws passed in Florida and Texas that help prevent censorship by social media platforms. Both Texas and Florida passed laws in 2021 prohibiting corporate censorship on social media platforms. Texas' H.B. 20 regul  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: The new $80 million Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center (AMAC) on campus is progressing toward completion. Today, officials from The University of Texas at El Paso and Sundt Construction celebrated a major milestone in the building's progress -- the Topping Out Ceremony. The traditional ceremony in the construction industry occurs when the last beam of a new structure  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: The University of Texas at El Paso is expanding its partnership with the State of Chihuahua, Mexico to benefit students in the Paso del Norte region. Today, the state's Secretariat for Innovation and Economic Development and the Innovation and Competitiveness Institute of Chihuahua presented 15 new scholarships funded by the state government for students from Chihuahua who cur  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Ten projects that address pressing health needs received a University of Texas Medical Branch President's Cabinet award. The awards totaled more than $220,000 and will go to 26 UTMB faculty, staff and students working on the winning projects. This year, the projects include expansion of a successful eye care project, the creation of an outdoor learning environment for infants and toddlers, an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of new reports highlights the DSCC's "new digital-video ad" "slamming" Republican Senate candidates "for ditching 'the toughest border bill in a generation,'" Here's what they're saying: * Punchbowl News: "The DSCC is running a new digital ad that claims Senate Republicans 'won't keep us safe' because the GOP Conference killed the bipartisan Senate border security bill earlier this mo  more