| State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday May 05, 2024 ( 181 items ) |
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2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, May 4 From Moody Center in Austin, Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
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WHAT: On Saturday, May 4 iHeartMedia celebrates the biggest names in country music at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One at 7 p.m. CT from Moody Center in Austin, TX. For the first time, Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. iHeartCountry radio stations will also broadcast the
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7-Eleven, Inc. Teams Up With The Tetris Company for Slurpee Drink-Inspired Handheld Gaming Device and Themed 7Collection Drop
IRVING, Texas, May 2 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Two of America's most iconic brands are coming together for an epic collaboration. 7-Eleven, Inc. and The Tetris Company have teamed up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved Tetris(R) game, inviting customers to visit their nearby 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(R) store to snack ... and stack.
Beginning today, customers across the U.S. who purchase participating produ
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A SIZZLING SUMMER AWAITS: OMNI SERVES UP EPIC 'THESE ARE THE DAYS' EXPERIENCES
DALLAS, Texas, April 30 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
Now more than ever travelers are prioritizing experiences over material possessions, craving authentic, immersive encounters that allow them to connect with local culture and communities. This summer, Omni Hotels & Resorts is rolling out an exclusive array of Signature Experiences that will be relived by it's guests for years to come. Omni underscores its dedication to crafting lasting memories with the launch
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A Virus Could Help Save Billions of Gallons of Wastewater Produced by Fracking
EL PASO, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
An estimated 168 billion gallons of wastewater -- or produced water -- is generated annually by the Permian Basin fracking industry, according to a 2022 report by the Texas Produced Water Consortium. The major waste stream has proved both difficult and costly to treat because of the chemical complexity of the water.
In a new study published in the journal Water, researchers at The Uni
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A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive
COMMERCE, Texas, May 2 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release:
This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive in their careers.
According to Dr. Carrie Klypchak, senior director of Academ
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Aligned peptide 'noodles' could enable lab-grown biological tissues
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body. The development of a novel fabrication process to create aligned nanofiber hydrogels could offer new possibilities for tissue regeneration after injury and provide a way to test therapeutic drug
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Alston & Bird Represents Former NFL Player in Pro Bono Compassionate Release Case
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Alston & Bird attorneys successfully represented a former Texas A&M star running back and NFL player in a request for compassionate release under the First Step Act following a terminal diagnosis of metastatic throat cancer.
The client's football career was cut short as a result of a drug addiction, which eventually led to a string of armed robberies and jail sentences. In 2014, he was sentenced to 324 m
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American Airlines Salutes Service Members During Military Appreciation Month
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- American Airlines issued the following news:
Serving in the military can be one of life's toughest journeys as members of the Armed Forces navigate active service and veteran life. During Military Appreciation Month and throughout the entire year, American Airlines honors those who are serving and those who've served, including the more than 11,800 American team members who are veterans or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves.
American offers a robust
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Baylor College of Medicine: Unruly Sports Parents' Effect on Children's Mental Health
HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Children's sporting events are a fun time to cheer on the kids and socialize, but they can quickly go south if parents act excessively competitive. A Baylor College of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatrist details the impact of poor sports behavior on kids.
"Some of those behaviors would be setting unrealistic expectations for the young athlete, such as perfection in a game and displaying disappointment or
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Betting on Parlay: Puppy Overcomes Tetanus With Help From Texas A&M Veterinarians
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Rachel Knight
Parlay, a black Labrador retriever, was named after a gambling term that refers to a series of bets.
When the little lab was diagnosed with tetanus -- a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacteria -- his name took on a new meaning as his veterinary team at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) worked to help him beat the odds and survive his condition.
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Bracewell: Lawdragon Recognizes Victoria Garcia Among 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers for 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 4 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Lawdragon named Bracewell LLP partner Victoria M. Garcia to its 2024 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list.
Garcia represents many businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, in virtually every aspect of their immigration matters, concerns and other challenges.
Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides free online news and editorial features, including guides to leading US lawyers based on thorough j
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Caterpillar Announces Voluntary Delisting From Euronext Paris
IRVING, Texas, April 30 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT - Euronext Paris: CATR) (the "Company" or "Caterpillar") today announced that, following a comprehensive review of the significantly low trading volume, costs and administrative requirements related to the listing of its common stock (ISIN US1491231015) on exchanges other than the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), it reques
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Center for Simulation Innovation at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing Earns Prestigious Accreditation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
Hal, the talking mannequin that's a centerpiece of a simulation training lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, comes with life-like head and facial movements and the occasional attitude of a youthful patient.
"Hello, my name is Hal. And if you talk to me, I'll talk back," he greets guests touring the lab, cheerfully at first. "How are you doing, Hal?" as
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CenterPoint Energy Continues Transformative Investments in System Resiliency Projects to Strengthen Houston's Electric Grid
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
As part of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's commitment to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the Greater Houston area, the company filed a Transmission and Distribution System Resiliency Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today.
CenterPoint Energy's electric service territory covers approximately 5,000-square-miles across Houston and surrounding c
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Clemson University, NASA Sign Agreement to Advance Research, Education
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 (TNSres) -- Clemson University issued the following news:
Clemson University and NASA's Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that opens the door to unique research and education opportunities aimed at advancing space exploration.
Johnson Space Center in Texas is home to America's astronaut corps, NASA's Mission Control Center, International Space Station operations, and a team of scientists and engineers working on advances in science, technolog
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Connecting a Community With Music--Southwest Airlines Hosts Concert in Hawaii Featuring Russell Dickerson and Lily Meola
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release:
Southwest Airlines is continuing its celebration of its fifth anniversary of Hawaii service, with Hawaii Heart Beats, a program and concert focused on connecting the people of Hawaii to one of the things that is important in their lives--music.
Through Hawaii Heart Beats Southwest encouraged Hawaii residents to sign up for a Rapid Rewards account and enter a sweepstakes to win concert tickets, airfare, and a hotel st
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ConocoPhillips Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results, Quarterly Dividend and VROC
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
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* Reported first-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $2.15 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.03.
* Generated cash provided by operating activities of $5.0 billion and cash from operations (CFO) of $5.1 billion.
* Declared ordinary dividend of $0.58 per share and variable return of cash (VROC) of $0.20 per share payable in the second quarter.
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Covington Represents Trustmark In Its $345M Sale of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance
NEW YORK, May 3 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Covington advised Trustmark National Bank in its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc., to Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC for $345 million in cash.
Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.
Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance is amon
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CPS Energy to Power Its Operations With Oracle Cloud
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Oracle today announced that CPS Energy plans to standardize its mission critical technologies on a single, modern Oracle cloud platform. By integrating data and processes across the utility, CPS Energy can optimize its operations and enhance service for its 1.3M customers. This collaboration supports the utility's Vision 2027 strategic plan designed to provide rapi
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D Magazine Names Three Hunton Andrews Kurth Attorneys to 2024 Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that partners Kathleen Munoz, Peter G. Weinstock, and Kathleen J. Wu have been named to D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas list for 2024.
To compile the listing of the city's top local attorneys, D Magazine editors conduct a citywide poll asking Dallas lawyers to nominate those peers they would rank among the best in one of 40 practice areas. An anonymous panel
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Dallas ISD Helps Students Make Financial Sense
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
Dallas ISD is dedicated to ensuring all students have the tools they need to thrive.
That includes empowering them to learn how to manage finances and how spending decisions impact their lives as a whole.
"Dallas ISD is doing a great job providing students with multiple avenues of graduating with degrees, associates, and certificates. But when you think about the conversation around financial lit
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Dell Technologies Introduces Multicloud Data Protection and AI Advances to Counter Increasing Cyberattacks
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- 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) is expanding its data protection portfolio of appliances, software and as-a-Service offerings to help customers strengthen cyber resiliency in the face of increasing cyberattacks.
With advances across the Dell Data Protection portfolio, Dell is helping customers build a modern and resilient
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: LI Herald - Laura Gillen - We Must Secure Our Borders, Reform Immigration Now
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
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Laura Gillen: "D'Esposito's refusal to engage in any real attempt to move border solutions forward, coupled with his shocking recent praise of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending nearly 40,000 migrants to our state, highlight a disturbing trend of prioritizing partisan loyalty over constructive problem-solving."
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In a new op-ed, Democratic congressional candidate L
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Monica De La Cruz Set to Raise Monthly Internet Costs for Over 90,000 Texas Households
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing tens of thousands of Texas families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills.
The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves over 90,000 households in Texas' 15th Congressional District. Through the program, roughly one in three households in De La C
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Reminder - Monica De La Cruz Supports the Texas Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Today, a near-total abortion ban in Florida, similar to the Texas abortion ban, takes effect.
While Monica De La Cruz has a clear anti-abortion record - celebrating Texas's abortion ban and being a member of the Republican Study Committee that released a budget which calls for passing a national abortion ban with no exceptions. De La Cruz has also tried to hide her views on ab
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DMC History Professor Dr. Bryan Stone Designated Today as a Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation 'Piper Professor'
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 2 -- Del Mar College issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Colleagues with the Del Mar College (DMC) Social Sciences Department and administrators filed into History Professor Dr. Bryan Stone's classroom one by one this morning. Students in the faculty member's class, HIST 1302 U.S. History 1865 to Present, looked a little perplexed.
But, the purpose became clear when College officials presented Dr. Stone with a certificate designating him a 2024 "Piper Professor
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Dr. Andy Bowne Named President for TCC Southeast Campus
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Following a national search, Andy Bowne, EdD, has been named president for Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, effective July 1.
A champion of higher education with more than 20 years in leadership, he most recently served as president of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. Amplified student achievement, increased enrollment and strengthened business and community partnerships marked
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Dr. Scot McKnight Joins Houston Theological Seminary's Doctor of Ministry Faculty
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release:
Houston Christian University and Houston Theological Seminary (HTS) are pleased to announce that Dr. Scot McKnight joins the teaching team for the Doctor of Ministry program, teaching classes and supervising students.
Dr. McKnight brings decades of teaching experience and an active engagement with the church to the study of the New Testament (NT). He has written over 50 books, including "The Jesus Creed: L
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Emerson Software Helps Covestro Increase Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release:
Global technology and software company Emerson is helping Covestro, a world-leading producer of high-tech polymer materials, to enhance the operational performance and sustainability of its manufacturing facility in Barcelona, Spain. As part of a continuous plant improvement program aimed at red
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ESU Hosts Men of Color Alliance Leadership Dinner
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
East Stroudsburg University welcomed Willie Worsley, 2007 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, author, and guard of the Legendary "Texas Western Five", as the keynote speaker for the Men of Color Alliance Leadership Dinner.
Worsley, born December 13, 1945, is a basketball pioneer from New York City. As a standout player for DeWitt Clinton High School, he led the team to the 1963 NYC C
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ExxonMobil Completes Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources
SPRING, Texas, May 4 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) today announced it has closed its acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE: PXD).
* Transforms ExxonMobil's upstream portfolio by more than doubling the company's Permian footprint
* Combines Pioneer's sizeable acreage, entrepreneurial culture and deep industry expertise with ExxonMobil's balance-sheet strength, a
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Faegre Drinker Continues Growth of Dallas Office With Finance and Restructuring Partner Glenn Reitman
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Faegre Drinker announced today that Glenn Reitman has joined the firm as a partner in the finance & restructuring practice in Dallas. Reitman joins from an international law firm where he was the Head of Finance for Texas.
For more than 20 years, Reitman has been representing U.S. and international lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating and documenting finance transactions,
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Fla. CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Deploys Aid to Texas
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced that the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), Division of State Fire Marshal is deploying 43 members of Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 5 from Jacksonville to the State of Texas where severe flooding has caused life-threatening conditions in the Houston region. Ad
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Four Texas A&M Former Students Honored by the College of Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By David Holt
The Texas A&M University College of Engineering honored four former students during the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards Banquet, held on April 18. The Outstanding Alumni Honor Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Honor Awards are the highest honors given by the college, recognizing both the personal and professional accomplishments of the awardees.
The recipient of the Out
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Fox Nation Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to Hour-Long Film 'Deep in the Heart'
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
FOX Nation has acquired exclusive rights to the Matthew McConaughey narrated, hour-long film "Deep in the Heart," announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform. Available today through the fall, the film is a celebration of the landscape, wildlife and wonder that can only be found in McConaughey's home state of Texas.
In commenting on the acquisition, Petterson said, "It's
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GeoESP Lifting Pumps: Halliburton Introduces Innovative Solution for Geothermal Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today introduced GeoESP(R) lifting pumps, an advanced submersible borehole and surface pump technology designed specifically for geothermal energy applications. Developed by Summit ESP(R), a Halliburton service, GeoESP lifting pumps address critical challenges related to the transport of fluids to the surface thro
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Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group Wins International Recognition From InBIA
STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group (BIG) returned home from San Antonio, Texas, with high honors from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) during its annual awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in entrepreneur support.
In an awards ceremony held during the 38th annual International Conference on Business Incubation, BIG received four awards including t
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Georgia Tech and Meta Create Massive Open Dataset to Advance AI Solutions for Carbon Capture
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
To avoid catastrophic climate impacts, excessive carbon emissions must be addressed. At this point, cutting emissions isn't enough. Direct air capture, a technology that pulls carbon dioxide out of ambient air, has great potential to help solve the problem.
But there's a big challenge. For direct air capture technology, every type of environment and location requires a uniquely specific design. A dir
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Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams Appoints STEM Scholar and Fundraiser Betty H. Stewart, Ph.D. as New Executive Vice President & Provost
HAMPTON, Virginia, May 3 -- Hampton University issued the following news on May 2, 2024:
Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams proudly announced today the appointment of Betty H. Stewart, Ph.D., as the new Executive Vice President and Provost, effective July 1, 2024.
With a distinguished career spanning 30 years in academia, Stewart brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to academic excellence to her new post, having served as provost at the University of North Tex
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Hawkins Parnell & Young: Rob Gilbreath Named to D Magazine's 2024 Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release:
For the eleventh year, Hawkins Parnell & Young partner Robert Gilbreath was selected to D Magazine's 2024 Best Lawyers in Dallas as one of the top appellate lawyers.
Rob chairs Hawkins Parnell's appellate group and has handled more than 200 appeals nationwide in federal and state appellate courts. He is among Texas's most highly recognized appellate lawyers and has argued in numerous appellate cou
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Hawkins Parnell & Young: Texas Appeals Court Denies Rehearing in Reversal of $15.6M Verdict
DALLAS, Texas, May 2 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas has once again ruled in favor of Hawkins Parnell's client, Monticello Asset Management, by denying a motion for a rehearing brought by the plaintiffs in a previously reversed $15.6 million jury verdict.
In January 2024, the appeals court reversed the trial court judgment against Monticello. Rob Gilbreath, chair of Hawkins Parnell's appellate group, successfully
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Haynes & Boone Expands San Francisco Office With Move to One Post
DALLAS, Texas, April 30 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes and Boone, LLP is excited to announce a significant long-term investment in San Francisco, marking a pivotal moment in the firm's growth and commitment to the region's business and legal community and clients.
The firm will move its San Francisco office to One Post Street, occupying the entire 12,000 square feet of the 28th floor. The new office, located in the heart of the Financial District, pr
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Haynes & Boone Wins Top 2 D CEO Deal of the Year Awards
DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
D CEO and the Association for Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth recognized Haynes Boone in both their $260-999 million and $1 billion+ Deal of the Year categories. at Thursday's 11th Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Awards. The event recognized the top acquisitions, dispositions and other financial transactions of 2023 as well as the dealmakers who made them happen.
They named the $1.2 billion take-private s
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Heartbeat HERoes win Rice's 2024 Engineering Design Showcase
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen's (OEDK) annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase last month. The team secured the 2024 Woods-Leazar Innovation Award along with a $5,000 cash prize for its project in medical engineering.
Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University's Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice Universi
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Holland & Knight Advises Abound Health Group on $140M Financing
DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
Holland & Knight advised Abound Health Group, a Charlotte-based healthcare company that provides specialty services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, on a $140 million financing transaction. The transaction closed on April 8.
The new credit facilities consist of a $75 million initial term loan facility, a $60 million delayed-draw term loan facility and a $
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Holland & Knight Represents U.S. DeBusk in Sale to H.I.G. Capital Affiliate
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Holland & Knight advised USA DeBusk LLC, a leading national provider of industrial cleaning and infrastructure maintenance services and a portfolio company of First Reserve, in its sale to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. The deal was announced May 1.
The sale will allow USA DeBusk to leverage H.I.G.'s resources and experience to expand its capabilities and offerings. USA DeBusk's executive team, led by
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Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises Duke Energy Progress on $178M Senior Secured Storm Recovery Bonds Offering
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as counsel to Duke Energy Progress, LLC ("DEP") and Duke Energy Progress SC Storm Funding LLC (the "Issuer") on a SEC-registered offering of approximately $178 million aggregate principal amount of Series A Senior Secured Storm Recovery Bonds (the "Bonds") by the Issuer, special purpose entity, wholly-owned by DEP, as sponsor, depositor and servicer.
The Bonds were sold in an
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Hunton Andrews Kurth: Los Angeles Business Journal Names Ann Marie Mortimer Among the 'Top 100 Lawyers'
DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that Los Angeles partner Ann Marie Mortimer has been featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Top 100 Lawyers" for the third consecutive year. The award spotlights the most influential attorneys in Los Angeles County based on legal achievements, community involvement and impacts to the profession.
Head of the firm's commercial litigation practice and foun
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Husch Blackwell Enhances Energy Practice With Addition of Partner Carrie Collier-Brown in Texas
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 2 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Husch Blackwell continues its strategic national growth efforts with the addition of energy partner Carrie Collier-Brown. She joins from Locke Lord where she was a partner.
Based in Austin, Texas, Collier-Brown focuses her practice on energy regulation and administrative litigation in the Texas energy market, including before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT. She advises clients in a
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iHeartMedia and P&G Announce Fifth Annual Can't Cancel Pride Will Stream on June 12
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
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WHAT: iHeartMedia and P&G will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of Can't Cancel Pride - an evening recognizing the impact of music and the impact that LGBTQ+ organizations continue to have on the community. The special event will feature performances from some of today's hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, and will be available to
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iHeartMedia Names Honey Bxby Latest 'On The Verge' Artist; World Premieres New Singles Daddy Yankee, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown & Marshmello
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest 'On The Verge' campaign and World Premiere debuts.
On April 30, iHeartMedia named Honey Bxby as its newest 'On The Verge' Hip Hop artist with the song "Touchin." iHeartMedia's 'On The Verge' program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all 'On The Verge' artists have charted in the t
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Ind. Senate Republicans: Raatz - When Immigration Law Not Enforced, Hoosiers Bear Cost
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 1 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) is highlighting the importance of a new law passed this year to push back against illegal immigration in Indiana.
"When the federal government refuses to enforce immigration law, communities all across the U.S. are impacted, which is why I support Indiana's recent decision to deploy 50 Indiana National Guard soldiers to the Texas border," said R
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KBR Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results
HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results.
"KBR's extraordinary team has yet again surpassed expectations, delivering outstanding first-quarter results," said Stuart Bradie, KBR's President and CEO. "Our team's unwavering commitment to our customers has led to year-over-year increases across
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KBR Awarded $100m Operational Support Contract for UK Ministry of Defence
HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it is extending its support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with the award of a contract worth more than $100m, with options, to provide unique heavy lift movement services of front-line equipment for the British Army.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a fleet of Heavy Equipment Transpor
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KBR Awarded $771M in LOGCAP Contract Options to Provide Logistics and Life Support Services to U.S. Army EUCOM and NORTHCOM
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an estimated $771 million in cost-plus-fixed-fee contract options to continue mission-critical support to the U.S. Army Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and European Command (EUCOM) under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V contract. LOGCAP is an indefinite delivery indefinite qu
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KBR Secures Support Contract for U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $34 million recompete cost-plus-fixed-fee single award IDIQ contract by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for facility operations, maintenance and security in Washington, D.C. over a five-year period.
Under the terms of the new contract, KBR's scope and services will expand to incorporate staffin
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KBR Welcomes Amphibious and Replenishment Ship CLCM Contract
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
KBR welcomes the recent announcement that the company has been selected as the industry partner to deliver a sovereign sustainment capability to the Royal Australian's Navy's (RAN) Amphibious and Replenishment Ship fleet.
This is one of the first Capability Life Cycle Management (CLCM) sustainment programs to include multiple asset classes
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Kirkland Advises Savage on Acquiring Texon
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis counseled Savage, a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and solutions, on its decision to acquire Texon, a Houston, Texas-based midstream service provider of butane blending and energy marketing.
The addition of Texon and its team, which will continue to operate under its legacy brand, significantly bolsters Savage's existing energy business.
Read Savage's press release (
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Kirkland Represents Captona on Joint Venture With UBS Asset Management for Investment in Battery Storage Portfolio
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis advised Captona, a leading North America-focused investment company dedicated to the energy transition and decarbonization, and its equity partner on a joint venture with UBS Asset Management's Real Estate & Private Markets business to invest in a portfolio of four utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Texas. Previously acquired by UBS Asset Management, the projects total 7
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Lamar University: AIAA Students Rocket to Success
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
Lamar University's American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student chapter, revived in spring 2023, has made significant strides as a student organization.
Driven by a passion for space exploration, the AIAA chapter collaborated on the senior design capstone project to establish Lamar's presence in rocketry.
Their efforts culminated in the 2024 NASA University Student Launch Initiative, a nine-month comp
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LCRA Awards $14,526 Grant to Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department
MATAGORDA, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department soon will add a utility terrain vehicle to its fleet to help first responders reach island and beach areas during emergencies, thanks to a $14,526 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with about $8,000 in matching funds from the department, will allow the Matagorda VFD to buy a new util
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LCRA Awards $17,920 Grant to Pontotoc Ranch Fire Association
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
A $17,920 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Pontotoc Ranch Fire Association build a helipad on the fire station grounds.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,480 in matching funds from the fire association, will enable the association to build a 40-by-40-foot concrete landing zone for helicopters responding to medical and other emergencies.
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LCRA Awards $2,850 Grant to Palacios Museum
PALACIOS, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
A $2,850 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will enable the City by the Sea Museum to replace a malfunctioning exterior side door, improving both security and environmental conditions for the museum's displays and artifacts.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant to the Palacios Area Historical Association will assist the museum in reaching a long-held goal - becoming a displ
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LCRA Awards $20,000 Grant to Kinney County Fire Rescue
BRACKETTVILLE, Texas, May 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
Kinney County Fire Rescue soon will add a utility terrain vehicle to its fleet to help first responders during emergencies on ranchland and other rugged areas, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with about $5,000 in matching funds from Kinney County Fire Rescue, will allow the all-volunteer fire depa
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LCRA Awards $25,000 Grant to Northside Center for New Restrooms
EL CAMPO, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The Northside Center will build two new restrooms in its auditorium thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Community Development Partnership grant, along with $125,000 in matching funds raised by the center, will enable the Northside Center to complete the final stage of a campus revitalization project by adding restrooms in an upstairs auditorium.
"We've renovated t
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LCRA Awards $50,000 Grant for New Schleicher County Library
ELDORADO, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The Schleicher County Public Library will move to a larger and upgraded facility in the Eldorado Service Center with the help of a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with more than $517,000 in matching funds from donations, Schleicher County and several foundations, will allow the library to relocate to a 5,000-squar
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LCRA Awards $8,538 Grant to the City of Brackettville for New UTV
BRACKETTVILLE, Texas, May 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
The City of Brackettville will purchase a new utility task vehicle for city crews to use in responding to service calls, thanks to an $8,538 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,135 in matching funds from the city, will enable Brackettville to purchase a UTV to provide transportation for city maintenance employees resp
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-Op Award $8,760 Grant to Pipe Creek VFD
AUSTIN, Texas, May 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
BANDERA COUNTY, Texas - The Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department will more than double its storage capacity for water to use in fighting fires with the help of an $8,760 grant for new water tanks from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative.
The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,500 in matching funds from the VFD, will enable the department
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LCRA, City of Brady Award $25,000 Grant for Cardiac Equipment for McCulloch County Hospital District Ambulance
BRADY, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brady will upgrade emergency care for cardiac patients in the area by providing a new defibrillator and heart monitor for a McCulloch County Hospital District ambulance.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $8,726 in matching funds from the hospital district, will enable the district to replace a broken u
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Local Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Two of TLU's Own
SEGUIN, Texas, May 2 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
The Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held its 35th Annual Awards Banquet, where they honored businesses, individuals, and community groups who make Seguin a better place.
Among those receiving awards are two of TLU's own: Dr. Cesar Silva, Assistant Professor for Mexican American Studies and the Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies, and attorney and TLU alum Paul Gaytan.
Sil
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Louisiana A.G. Murrill Sues The Biden Administration Over Unlawful Ban on Private Firearms Sales
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 3 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is suing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the U.S. Department of Justice for illegally attempting to curtail Americans' constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms.
Louisiana is part of a multi-state coalition that includes Texas, Mississippi, and Utah.
Just weeks ago, the Justice Department expanded rules requiri
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LPL Financial Welcomes Guardian Partners Wealth Management
SAN DIEGO, Texas, May 3 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Mitchell "Mitch" and Wesley "Wes" McCann have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They reported serving approximately $240 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and join LPL from Ameriprise.
With the move, the father and son team launch Guardia
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LPL Financial Welcomes Journey Financial
SAN DIEGO, Texas, May 3 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Timothy J. Heisterkamp, CFP(R), and Max Neese, CFP(R) have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They reported serving approximately $200 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Cambridge.
Heisterkamp, an advisor since 1998, built
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LPL Financial Welcomes Strategic Wealth Partners
SAN DIEGO, Texas, April 30 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
LPL Financial LLC announced today that the advisors at Strategic Wealth Partners have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The team reported serving approximately $860 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Lincoln Financial.
With 25 years of financial planning experience, Strate
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McGuireWoods' Jon Finger Named Finalist for Attorney of the Year in D CEO's M&A Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McGuireWoods partner Jon Finger is a finalist for Attorney of the Year in the Mergers & Acquisitions Awards program sponsored by D CEO magazine and the Association for Corporate Growth-DFW. The annual awards spotlight top acquisitions, dispositions and other financial transactions in North Texas in 2023 and the dealmakers who made them happen.
Finalists will be featured in the May 2024 issue of D CEO m
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MD Anderson and Pan American Health Organization Join Forces to Support Cancer Prevention and Control in the Americas
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced the signing of an agreement to strengthen cancer prevention and control initiatives across the Americas. The event took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from both organizations.
As part of the new agreement, MD Anderson and PAHO will work together to support the im
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MD Anderson Researcher Sharon Dent Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Sciences
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
Sharon Dent, Ph.D., professor of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Dent is a global leader in the field of chromatin research whose foundational work has helped define the role of chromatin in cancer growth and development.
Dent is one of 120 members and 24 interna
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New Chief Scientific Officer Joining Nationwide Children's Hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
Joanne Turner, PhD, BSc, is returning to Columbus, Ohio, to serve as the chief scientific officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Turner was the executive vice president for research and a professor at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to that role, she was on the faculty at The Ohio State University for 14 years, rising
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Nexstar Television Stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette, LA, to Become Affiliated With the CW Network on September 1
IRVING, Texas, May 2 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Chicago, Illinois (DMA #3), Norfolk, Virginia (DMA #43), and Lafayette, Louisiana (DMA #125), will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2024. All three stations will begin carrying the network's primetime entertainment, live sports, and special
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NRCC: Will House Democrats Call on Cuellar to Resign?
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on May 3, 2024:
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In light of reports Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will be indicted by the Department of Justice, the National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement calling on Cuellar's colleagues to urge him to resign:
"Henry Cuellar does not put Texas first, he puts himself first.
"If his colleagues truly believe in putting 'people over politics,' they will call on
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Olivet Science Students Travel to View Eclipse
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 3 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news:
By Steve Case
Olivet students and professors had a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in April when the moon's shadow swept across the United States, causing a total solar eclipse viewed by millions. The path of totality on April 8 stretched from Maine to Texas and was the second total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in the past decade. Students from the Earth
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OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES THE GENERATION CUP
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
Omni Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the PGA TOUR and PGA of America, is proud to announce a year-long celebration of golf, family and competition with the introduction of The Generation Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament series across its golf portfolio for players of all ages and skill levels.
The Generation Cup aims to build camaraderie among families who love to play golf with generational t
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Oracle and TIM Collaborate to Accelerate Cloud Adoption in Italy
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Oracle and TIM today announced a collaboration to support the increasing demand for cloud services in Italy from public and private sector organizations. As part of the agreement, TIM's business unit dedicated to businesses and the public sector, TIM Enterprise, will integrate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) into its portfolio. In addition, TIM will become the host
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Oracle Database 23ai Brings the Power of AI to Enterprise Data and Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle AI Vector Search allows documents, images, and relational data that are stored in mission-critical databases to be easily searched based on their conceptual content
Generative AI can now be used to ask natural language questions about private data stored in Oracle databases
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Oracle Database 23ai, the latest release of Oracle's converged database is now
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Oracle Electronic Health Records Live at 100% of the DoD's Garrison Facilities Worldwide
AUSTIN, Texas, May 4 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
With the successful go-live of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Lovell FHCC) in Chicago, Oracle's modern electronic health records (EHR) are now operational at all Department of Defense (DoD) garrison facilities around the globe. Today, the Federal EHR system, known as MHS GENESIS, supports 3,890 locations with over 197,200 end-users serving mor
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Oracle U.S. Government Cloud Customers Accelerate Sovereign AI With NVIDIA AI Enterprise
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
Oracle today announced that NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster is now available in the Oracle U.S. Government Cloud region to help address sovereign AI. Building on the expansion of their partnership, Oracle and NVIDIA are helping U.S. government customers train and deploy AI solutions with access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's 100+ services, inclu
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Begins Accepting Notices of Intent to Apply for Texas Energy Fund In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release:
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is now accepting Notices of Intent (NOI) to apply for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program. Potential program applicants must submit an NOI between, May 1, 2024, and May 31, 2024 on the TEF Portal and the PUC Interchange to be considered for an In-ERCOT Generation Loan. Resources to support applicants are available on the TEF Onl
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Research on Geological Hydrogen Receives Funding From U.S. Department of Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor was selected to receive $1.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funding is part of ARPA-E's Exploratory Topics related to geologic hydrogen, which aim to explore early-stage research and development to advance low-cost, low-emissions hydrogen. This is the first time the Harold Vanc
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Ribbon Communications and SURF Enable Interoperable 2x400GbE Transmission Over 800G Single Wavelength Over 1,650km Existing Fiber Link Between Amsterdam and Geneva
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- Ribbon Communications Operating Co. issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Ribbon Communications Inc. (USA, Texas, Japan) is a global provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions that maintains and optimizes the networks of many of the world's largest service providers and critical infrastructure operators. On April 29 (US Eastern Time), Ribbon Communications, Inc. (Corporation: Ribbon Communications, Inc.) announced
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Rice hosts annual sustainability Carbon HUB conference
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University will host its 2024 Carbon Hub Annual Meeting May 6-7. The two-day event set to take place on campus promises a dynamic lineup of panel discussions, technical sessions, networking opportunities and roundtable meetings with experts from industry, academia and foundations.
The Ralph S. O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science at Rice. Photo by Brandon Martin/Rice University.Among the notable speake
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Rice's Harvey, Ramesh named to National Academy of Sciences
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University's Ramamoorthy Ramesh and Frank Reese Harvey are among 120 new U.S. members elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research," according to a statement from the organization.
Members are elected by their peers based on their contribution to one of six areas of scientific inquiry following an extensive vetting proc
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Rice's Yousif Shamoo elected AAAS fellow
HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
By Jade Boyd
Special to Rice News
Rice University bioscientist Yousif Shamoo has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
The lifetime honor, one of the highest in the scientific community, is accorded to fewer than 1% of AAAS members each year. Shamoo, the Ralph and Dorothy Loon
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Rice, Baylor College of Medicine centers jointly award seed grants
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
By Jade Boyd
Special to Rice News
Rice University's Synthesis X Center (SynthX) and Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center have jointly awarded their first innovation seed grants to three teams of research collaborators from Rice and Baylor.
Rice University's Synthesis X Center and Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center have jointly awarded their fi
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Selman joins Rice Board of Trustees, Kraft re-elected
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman '78 and the re-election of Patti Kraft '87 to its board of trustees. Both distinguished alumnae will serve four-year terms starting July 1.
Cathryn Selman '78 (left) Patti Kraft '87 (right)."On behalf of the Rice community and the board of trustees, I am pleased to introduce our newest trustees, both proud Rice alumnae," said Robert T. Ladd, chair of the b
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Serko's Corporate Travel Platform, Zeno, Launches NDC Offers Through Sabre
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 30 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, and AUKLAND, New Zealand -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced that Serko has launched Sabre NDC content in Zeno, the online travel platform for the business travel market. The activation makes Sabre the first GDS to provide NDC content through Zeno.
Starting this month, Serko's corpo
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Southern Methodist University: Rock Solid Evidence - Angola Geology Reveals Ancient Split Between South America and Africa
DALLAS, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
An SMU-led research team has found that ancient rocks and fossils from long-extinct marine reptiles in Angola clearly show a key part of Earth's past in one place - the splitting of South America and Africa and the subsequent formation of the South Atlantic Ocean.
With their easily visualized "jigsaw-puzzle fit," it has long been known that the western coast of Africa and the eastern coast of South Americ
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Southwest Airlines Launches Wanna Go Wednesdays
DALLAS, Texas, May 2 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is making Wednesdays a little more fun with "Wanna Go Wednesdays" for Customers looking to get away or book a last-minute trip. Starting today, May 1, Customers can visit Southwest.com each Wednesday to take advantage of the airline's low fares for their next getaway.
"Customers have a whole new reason to look forward to the weekdays. Wanna Go Wednesdays is a new week
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Southwest Airlines Ranked the Top Airline in Newsweek's 2024 America's Best Customer Service List
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its No. 1 ranking on Newsweek's 2024 America's Best Customer Service List in the Airlines and Low-Cost Airlines subcategories.
"I'm proud of our People for their unwavering commitment to providing Southwest's legendary Hospitality," said Tony Roach, Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer at Southwest Airlines. "We owe this honor to our Employee
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Southwestern University: Sociology Major Wins First Place in Nationwide Paper Competition
GEORGETOWN, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Southwestern University issued the following news:
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Elena Clark's '24 capstone project won top honors in Alpha Kappa Delta's prestigious national undergraduate paper competition.
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Southwestern University sociology major Elena Clark '24 won first place in the nationwide undergraduate paper competition hosted by Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society.
Clark's submission to the contest was a result of her capstone project, ti
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Spindletop Center Partners With LU Counseling to Grow Mental Health Community Access
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 2 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
By Sara Flores
The Spindletop Center and Lamar University have partnered to increase access to mental health services while also providing jobs to new graduates.
The T.L.L Temple Foundation awarded a grant of $517,942 to Spindletop Center, which will fund six entry-level therapist positions over three years. Positions will be filled by newly licensed graduates of Lamar University's master-level counseling programs.
In add
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Statement From Texas A.G. Paxton After Austin City Council Threatens Noncompliance With Texas Law Prohibiting 'Gender Transition' Treatments For Children
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on May 2, 2024:
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement reminding the City of Austin of the obligations Texas municipalities have to follow all state laws relating to prohibited treatments for children.
"On May 2, 2024, the Austin City Council passed a resolution that purportedly directs the City Manager and city employees not to comply with Texas's prohibition of puberty bl
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Sterling College's Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards
STERLING, Kansas, April 30 -- Sterling College issued the following news release:
Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest.
Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner.
Also, the Sterling College Observer, which is in its fifth year as the campus student media outlet, received second place in the overall category. In that category, publications can earn one or none of
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Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force.
The new stretchable e-skin, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, solves a major bottleneck in the emerging technology. Existing e-skin tec
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TAMIU Faculty Member Dr. Soto-Vasquez Concludes Spring Book Tour for 'Migrant World Making'
LAREDO, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) assistant professor of Communication Dr. Arthur D. Soto-Vasquez recently concluded a spring book talk tour representing his co-editors and authors at institutions of higher learning across the United States.
Dr. Soto-Vasquez shared information and insight on the group's new book "Migrant World Making," pu
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TAMIU Gets SAA Top 30% Best Value University Ranking for International Students
LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has been ranked in the Top 30% in the World as a Best Value University for International Students by Study Abroad Aide (SAA), a comprehensive database of universities worldwide.
The ranking evaluated 8,060 higher education institutions across 69 countries, selecting those institutions that, according to evaluators
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TAMIU Receives IIE American Passport Project Grant, Funding to Support Underrepresented Students
LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 TAMIU students to obtain their first U.S. passports, opening the gateway to study abroad.
Now, in its fourth year, IIE has awarded 51 institutions in the IIENetwork membe
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TAMIU SBDC Offering QuickBooks Course Tuesday, June 18
LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Texas A&M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will offer a course on Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for those who wish to learn how to use the QuickBooks online edition effectively.
The course will be led by a certified business advisor. Participants will learn how to use the features of the online accounting pro
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TCC Becomes ASE Certification Testing Center
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Tarrant County College and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are partnering to provide area automotive technicians a more convenient way to become ASE certified.
The Testing Center at TCC South is now an official Prometric Testing Center for ASE certification. ASE certification involves rigorous testing to verify technical knowledge through the National Institute for Automotive
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Texas A&M Avian Health Center Receives Donation Supporting Nutrition Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
The Texas A&M Schubot Center for Avian Health has received a $250,000 donation from Harrison's Bird Foods to advance avian health research, with a focus on nutrition, and allow the center to hire a postdoctoral researcher to help lead projects.
The new research to be conducted by the Schubot Center will determine how different diets contr
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Texas A&M Cadets Win Sandhurst Trophy For Second Straight Year
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Texas A&M University's Army ROTC program recently claimed first place among ROTC teams in the 55th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
It is the second straight year the Texas A&M team won the ROTC Cup following the two-day competition of 48 teams from service academies, ROTC programs and international militaries.
"I am so proud of the Aggies for co
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Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute To Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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International Research Team Investigates
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A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species.
The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleuti
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Texas A&M Health Students Compete at National Interprofessional Health Competition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
An interprofessional team of students from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) took the stage in Minneapolis on April 12 at the national CLARION Case Competition to present their proposed solution to a simulated health challenge. Kyla Brown, a senior public health student on the team, took home the Best Presenter Award for "excellent oral presentation skills.
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Texas A&M Team Receives National Recognition for Collaborative Service in Rio Grande Valley
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
A collaborative effort by Texas A&M University to support border health has received the 2024 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award.
Awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative, the award is presented to a team of health students and faculty whose interdisc
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center: Study Reveals Cost and Perceived Difficulty Keep Men From Getting Mpox Vaccine
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Unlike previous studies, perceived risk of contracting mpox and perceptions of disease severity were not associated with vaccine uptake
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Several factors are known to influence vaccination rates. Among these are perceptions about the severity of and likelihood of contracting a disease, views on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and real and perceived barriers such as
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Texas A&M University: Aggies Bring The Spirit to Dallas to Celebrate With ESPN Films and Dude Perfect
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Lesley Henton
The stars were out on the red carpet at the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) opening night last week, and by "stars" of course we mean Reveille X. But also the Texas A&M University Yell Leaders, ESPN's Fernando Palomo, and the outrageously successful Aggies known worldwide as Dude Perfect.
Texas A&M was the opening night sponsor April 25 for DIFF's 18th annual event, which over the cours
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Texas A&M University: Mays Family Foundation Donates $25 Million For Graduate Education Building
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news on April 30, 2024:
A $25 million gift from the Mays Family Foundation will support the construction of a new graduate education building in the Mays Business Education Complex (BEC) at Texas A&M University. This gift was announced during a ceremony Friday, April 26.
The foundation's donation is the largest single donation in Mays Business School's history, and it is one of the largest gifts to an academic program a
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Texas A&M University: New Study Dispels Myth That Purebred Dogs Are More Prone to Health Problems
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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A survey of more than 27,000 dogs in the Dog Aging Project has found that the most common reasons for visits to the vet have little to do with breed.
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By Courtney Price
It's a common belief that purebred dogs are more prone to disease than mixed-breed dogs, but a new study led by researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has busted this myth.
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Texas A&M University: Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute to Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Rachel Knight
A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species.
The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleutian Islands -- the strip of islands stretching between Russia and Alaska and separating the Bering Sea a
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Texas A&M University: Shining a Light on Untapped Lunar Resources
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Alyssa Schaechinger
Near the moon's south pole lies a 13-mile wide, 2.5-mile-deep crater known as Shackleton, named for Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton -- and craters like it -- may contain untapped resources that can be accessed with lunar mining.
Solar energy is the optimal energy source to power lunar mining since it does not need to be transported from Earth, but rather is beamed
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Texas A&M University: Study Reveals Cost and Perceived Difficulty Keep Men From Getting Mpox Vaccine
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Unlike previous studies, perceived risk of contracting mpox and perceptions of disease severity were not associated with vaccine uptake
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By George Hale
Several factors are known to influence vaccination rates. Among these are perceptions about the severity of and likelihood of contracting a disease, views on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and real and perceived
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Texas A&M University: Texans Should Prepare For Hotter Temperatures, Greater Risk Of Fire And Flooding
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Luke Henkhaus
Weather conditions across the Lone Star State are getting more extreme and more dangerous by the year, according to a new report from Texas A&M University professor and State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon.
The newly updated assessment of extreme weather in Texas draws on data from 1900-2023 to predict trends through the year 2036, and shows a significant uptick in extreme temperature
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Texas A&M University: VMBS Researcher Elected to National Academy of Sciences
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
By Courtney Price
A professor in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
Dr. William Murphy -- the James E. Womack University Professor of Genetics in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) -- is one of 144 new members and the only faculty member from Texas A&M elected during this cycle.
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Texas A&M VET Part Of Team Honored For Service To Border Community
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was part of a collaborative effort by Texas A&M University to support border health that has received the 2024 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award.
Awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health an
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Texas A&M: Aggie PITCH Competition Showcases Entrepreneurship in Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Abriana Ciabattari
The McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the sixth annual Aggie PITCH competition, providing current and former Texas A&M students a platform to display their business startup ideas. Each year, the university-wide contest highlights entrepreneurial talent in the College of Engineering.
Between the three different competition areas -- current student full pitch
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Texas A&M: Biomedical Engineering Professor's Innovation Recognized
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Alyssa Schaechinger
Dr. Gerard L. Cote has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Chancellor's Innovation Award. This award recognizes one employee from an institution within The Texas A&M University System who has made a remarkable achievement through their discovery and invention.
Cote, the James J. Cain Professor I in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is recognized
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Texas A&M: Rich Molecular Language Guides Tiny Liquid Droplet Formation in Cells
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Scientists show that the amino acids within disordered proteins can interact in multiple ways to form membrane-less liquid droplets.
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Peering into a biological cell reveals a bustling microscopic world. The workhorses within this realm are specialized structures called organelles that perform vital cellular functions. Curiously, some organelles defy accepted conventio
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Texas A&M: Synthetic Plugs Offer Alternative to Total Knee Replacements
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Dr. Melissa Grunlan is developing synthetic plugs for patients suffering from chronic knee pain or disabilities that would avoid total knee replacements.
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By Michelle Revels
Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage and underlying bone, leading to chronic pain and loss of joint function. Depending on the extent of damage, individuals must undergo sur
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Texas A.G. Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Suing Biden Administration Over Unlawful Ban On Private Firearms Sales
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a multistate coalition including Louisiana, Missouri, and Utah to sue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") of the U.S. Department of Justice for unlawfully attempting to abridge Americans' constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms.
The ATF's regulatory restrictions go beyond the authority granted to the
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Texas A.G. Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Unlawfully Using Title IX to Mandate Radical Gender Ideology, Violating Constitution and Putting Women At Risk
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to stop an unlawful federal rule issued by the Biden Administration that destroys protections for women in educational institutions by mandating compliance with radical gender ideology.
The Department of Education's new regulatory requirements under Title IX expand the definition of "sex" to include one's self-professed "gender identity." Title IX is a civ
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Texas Democratic Party: Ken Paxton Flees Texas for Front Row Seat at NYC Trump Trial
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 30, 2024:
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Today, disgraced Attorney General Ken Paxton was in front row attendance at Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York City. It's clear that Paxton's faithful allegiance to Trump knows no bounds - even in cases of criminal activity.
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Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement:
"Ken Paxton sat front row during Trump's hush money trials. Notably,
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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: PUBLIC RELEASE OF SPP/APR LEA REPORTS PUBLISHED ON THE TEA WEBSITE
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on May 2, 2024:
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Subject: Public Release of SPP/APR LEA Reports Published on the TEA Website
Category: SPP/APR Public Reporting Requirement
Next Steps: Share with appropriate Local Educational Agency (LEA) and Education Service Center (ESC) staff
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to transparency and accountability for public education. In accordance with t
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Texas Education Agency: Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System Updates for Appraisers and Trainers
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on May 2, 2024:
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Subject: Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Updates for Appraisers and Trainers
Category: Teacher Appraisal
Next Steps: Determine need for the optional implementation of Alternate Domain I rubric for lesson internalization and ensure appraisers complete appropriate training.
The purpose of this communication is to provide school system
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Texas Gov. Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on May 2, 2024:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, certifying the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Baylor, Chambers, Dickens, Ellis,
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Chandler Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Chandler has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas citie
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms, Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Texas communities affected by severe weather and flooding early last month. Texas counties included in the declaration are Angelina, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, and Tyler counties.
"For Texans who have been impacted by storms an
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Texas Gov. Abbott Condemns President Biden's Illegal Rewrite Of Title IX
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden condemning his recent revision of Title IX, which forces schools to treat biological men as women. The Governor also informed the President that Texas will not adhere to the new rules.
"Title IX was written by Congress to support the advancement of women academically and athletically," reads the letter. "The law was based on
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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 29 Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agricultural industry throughout the state. The counties in the Governor's declaration include: Baylor, Chambers, Dickens, Ellis, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Haskell, Hill, Hood, Hunt, Kaufman, K
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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaratation For East Texas In April 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that the severe storms and flooding event that began on April 26, 2024, and continues, and that included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts are causing widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Baylor, Chambers, Dickens, Ellis, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Harris
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Texas Gov. Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In April 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on April 27, 2024:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on February 27, 2024, certifying that the wildfires that began on February 23, 2024, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that the same wildfire conditions
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Texas Gov. Abbott' Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States
AUSTIN, Texas, May 4 -- 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 509,000 illegal immigrant apprehens
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Texas Gov. Abbott, THECB Announce Chair Of Healthcare Workforce Task Force
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Victoria Ford as Chair of the THECB Healthcare Workforce Task Force. The task force will address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet the demands of our growing state and provide students with the tools they need to succeed.
"With almost three decades of experience in healthcare policy and
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Texas State Anthropology Doctoral Student Receives P.E.O. Scholar Award
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Molly Kaplan, Ph.D. student in applied anthropology at Texas State University, has received a Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 award year given by the international chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
The $25,000 merit-based award recognizes and encourages academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs and provides partial support for study and research. Receiving a P.E.O. Scholar Award
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Texas State: Wittliff Collections Acquires Complete Archive of Writer Benjamin Alire Saenz
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 1 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University has acquired the complete archive of internationally acclaimed writer Benjamin Alire Saenz. A major literary voice from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Saenz is the author of nearly 30 books and his works have been published in 25 languages worldwide.
Saenz, who lives and works in El Paso, has said, "I hope that my readers gain some insight into the human condit
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They've Got Your Back: Meet American's System Customer Service Managers
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 -- American Airlines issued the following Q&A on April 29, 2024, with Daniel Schiff, senior manager of network operations strategy in the Integrated Operations Center, and System Customer Service Manager Kim Burrell:
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Day and night, rain or shine, American's team of system customer service managers (SCSM) has a sharp focus on our customers, helping to ensure their journeys go smoothly. Though they're based at American's Integrated Operations Center (IOC) in Fort W
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TLU Reaffirms Agreement With Alamo Colleges
SEGUIN, Texas, May 2 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
This spring, Texas Lutheran University reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a seamless transition for students transferring to TLU from San Antonio's Alamo Colleges District.
In 2016, the South and Central Texas Transfer Compact, an endeavor aimed at enhancing the efficiency of transferring from any of the schools within the district to a four-year college or university, was initiated. TLU is one of 21 schools curren
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Trinity Senior Receives 2024 ASIANetwork McJimsey Student Essay Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 -- Trinity University issued the following news:
By Layal Khalil
Last summer, Trinity University senior Ollie Bowen '24 conducted a Mellon Initiative Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship alongside psychology professor Elaine Wong, Ph.D. Although Bowen is a biochemistry and molecular biology major, Trinity's interdisciplinary nature allowed them to explore their interests in the humanities and social sciences.
Bowen's research project originated from their gen
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Trinity University: Mark Detterick Named as Vice President for Finance and Administration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 2 -- Trinity University issued the following news:
Following a national search, Trinity University welcomes Mark Detterick as its new vice president for Finance and Administration. As the University's Chief Financial Officer, Detterick will lead the University's financial planning and management as Trinity positions itself on the national landscape. In addition, Detterick will manage the daily business functions of the University as one of two co-operating officers in pa
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TSTC Adding Two Certificate Programs This Fall at New Braunfels Location
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Texas State Technical College's New Braunfels location will offer two new technical programs this fall.
Certificates of completion will be available there in Industrial Systems Mechanic - Electrical and in Structural Welding.
"The main excitement is getting out in the community and promoting the programs," said Mike Anderson, TSTC's vice president of operations at the New Braunfels location. "We see a l
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TSTC Alumna Named Finalist for Abilene's New Business of the Year
ABILENE, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Texas State Technical College alumna Caitlin Wallace-Bruno said she was surprised to learn that her restaurant had been nominated for the Abilene Chamber of Commerce's New Business of the Year award.
"It was an even bigger shock when I learned I was one of three finalists," said the 2018 Culinary Arts graduate and owner of Caitie Pies in downtown Abilene.
Brandon Scott Thomas, TSTC's senior field development off
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TSTC SkillsUSA Gold Medalists Qualify to Move on to National Conference in Georgia
WACO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Students at Texas State Technical College's Waco campus won medals in 15 events at the 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference held April 18-20 in Houston.
"This year we competed in categories and events with many new advisors, and we did not disappoint," said Abby Ford, TSTC's SkillsUSA coordinator for the Waco campus. "I am tremendously proud of our students and beyond thankful fo
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TSTC Students at East Williamson County Location Receive Medals at State SkillsUSA Conference
HUTTO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Four students at Texas State Technical College's East Williamson County location won medals in two events at the recent 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference held April 18-20 in Houston.
"It reflects the dedication and hard work of both the students and the faculty," said Kelly Coke, provost of TSTC's East Williamson County location. "The faculty's commitment to providing a high-
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TSTC Students Return With Medals From SkillsUSA State Competition
HARLINGEN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
Some Texas State Technical College students from the Harlingen location medaled at the recent 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston.
Winning gold medals were Allison Agundiz, of Donna, in Welding Sculpture; Mohamed Deyab, of Harlingen, in Sheet Metal; Rene Garay Jr., of Brownsville, Matthew Muniz, of Mercedes, and Adrian Munoz, of Harlingen, in Automated Manufac
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Two Years After Dobbs Decision Leak, Texas Democrats SlamTrump's MAGA Crusade Against Reproductive Freedom
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on May 2, 2024:
Today, Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Monique Alcala released the following statement on the second anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which opened the floodgates to Trump's extreme abortion bans across the country:
"Two years ago today, women across Texas and the country learned that Donald Trump would succeed in his crue
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University of Dallas Receives Highest National Ranking for Coursework Requirements
IRVING, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release:
Unique among organizations that rank American colleges and universities, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) publishes a ranking that focuses on the rigor and breadth of undergraduate course requirements. The University of Dallas is one of just seven colleges and universities to receive the highest possible grade on this ranking, called the What Will They Learn? project.
What Will They Learn?
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University of Houston Hydride Research Pushes Frontiers of Practical, Accessible Superconductivity
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Bryan Luhn
Science is taking a huge step forward in the quest for superconductors that will not require ultra-high pressure to function thanks to multinational research led by Xiaojia Chen at the University of Houston.
"It has long been superconductivity researchers' goal to ease or even eliminate the critical controls currently required regarding temperature and pressure," said Chen, the M.D. Anders
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University of Houston: Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives Amid a Decline in Post-Pandemic Mental Health
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Mental Health Expert Available in May to Discuss Bolstering Psychological Fortitude
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By Laurie Fickman
As Mental Health Awareness Month dawns in May, it's a good time to review the state of mental health of our society. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health condit
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University of Houston: Under Examination - Buckling - When Structures Suddenly Collapse
HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Laurie Fickman
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New Model Can Guide Better Design to Avoid Catastrophe
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Last summer when the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion on its way to take passengers to see the Titanic shipwreck it was a dramatic example of the failure of a thin-walled structure. Those structures, which may be in the shapes of spherical or cylindrical shells, can efficiently carry relatively large lo
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University of North Texas: 2024 Faculty Achievement Award Winner Named
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
By Libby Maness
On Wednesday, Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor, microbiology, immunology and genetics, in the School of Biomedical Sciences was awarded The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's prestigious Faculty Achievement Award.
The Faculty Achievement Award Committee annually selects one winner based on a nominee's achievements in tea
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University of North Texas: Dr. Tracy Hicks Reelected Board Member-at-Large of the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Kate Lino
Tracy Hicks, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN, FAANP, associate professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's College of Nursing, was recently re-elected as board member-at-large of the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Hicks manages her own practice in East Texas, serving mental health, addiction a
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University of North Texas: Faculty Highlight - Dr. Andrew Yockey
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following Q&A on April 30, 2024, with Andrew Yockey, assistant professor, population and community health:
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Dr. Yockey is an assistant professor, population and community health, at The University of North Texas Health Science Center's School of Public Health, with a joint appointment as assistant professor for TCOM's department of internal medicine and geriatrics. He recently served as a plenary sp
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University of North Texas: Faculty Highlight - Dr. Collin O'Hara
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following Q&A on April 30, 2024, with O'Hara, curriculum director and a pathology medical educator:
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Dr. O'Hara is the year 2 curriculum director and a pathology medical educator at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her research focuses on the effectiveness of multidisciplinary team teaching and active learning strategies in la
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University of North Texas: SaferCare Texas Appoints New Director
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Leslie Reyna
Justin Burton has been appointed as the new director of SaferCare Texas, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's department dedicated to enhancing patient safety initiatives across the state.
Burton is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience. He joined SaferCare Texas in 2022 as the department's patient safety and quality execu
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University of North Texas: TCOM Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society Welcomes New Members
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
The humanistic side of medicine is continuing to flourish at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The TCOM chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation inducted 33 students and four faculty members into the Gold Humanism Honor Society during a recent ceremony at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.
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University of Texas-Arlington: A Better Virtual Reality Experience
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
A University of Texas at Arlington computer scientist hopes to understand the quality of users' experiences in virtual reality (VR) by using artificial intelligence (AI) to quantify physiological reactions to immersive videos.
Ming Li, associate professor of computer science and engineering, earned a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for her research. Yingying Zhu, assist
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University of Texas-Arlington: Bioengineer Explores New Approach to Diabetes Treatment
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Cho's novel approach could increase viability and efficacy of islet cell transplants
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The chair of the Bioengineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington is working on an invention that will allow for better treatment of Type 1 diabetes patients.
Michael Cho's approach, which he recently patented, will aid doctors in increasing the viability and effica
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UNT Faculty Recognized for Exceptional Teaching, Research and Service at Annual Awards Celebration
DENTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
The University of North Texas celebrated 34 faculty members for their remarkable impact on student success and outstanding scholarly and creative achievements during the annual Salute to Faculty Excellence awards ceremony April 26 at Frisco Landing.
Faculty representing a variety of colleges from across the university received awards at this year's Salute to Faculty Excellence ceremony
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UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER-SAN ANTONIO: STRONG STAR CONSORTIUM SECURES $17 MILLION IN DOD RESEARCH FUNDING FOR BRAIN INJURIES, PTSD AND MORE
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
In a recent round of grant awards, the U.S. Department of Defense selected the STRONG STAR Consortium based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) for a total of $17 million in funding to launch eight new research projects focused on traumatic brain injury and psychological health.
The combined projects will en
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UT System Institutions Surpass $4 Billion in Research for FY 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release:
The University of Texas System invested $4.3 billion in research in FY 2024, up ten percent from FY 2022, ranking UT System #2 nationally for research expenditures among higher education institutions and systems.
This spring, multiple UT institutions announced significant fiscal year 2023 research milestones. The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center led among UT institutions with $1.1 billion in research
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Cancer Screening Rates are Significantly Lower in U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 26, 2024:
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Study finds breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening substantially lower in clinics serving underrepresented communities compared to overall national and state rates.
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A national study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of New Mexico (UNM) Comprehensive Cancer Center found major
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Increasing Doses of Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement Helps Persistent Smokers Quit
HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
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Trial finds smokers who previously tried to quit and failed had greater cessation success if their treatment plan doses were increased or, in some cases, altered
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For most smokers, quitting on the first attempt is likely to be unsuccessful, but a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found patients were more likely to qu
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Cancer Cell-Immune Cell Interactions Predict Immunotherapy Response
DALLAS, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
By examining which genes were turned on and off in a mix of cell types from breast cancer biopsies, a team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers developed a tool that can accurately predict which patients with breast cancer will respond to immunotherapies. Their findings, reported in Cell Reports Medicine, could offer a new way to perform precision medicine, whi
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Combined Therapy Makes Headway for Liver Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
A drug that targets a protein known as phosphatidylserine boosted the response rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving immunotherapy without compromising their safety, according to results of a phase two clinical trial conducted by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Nature Communications, show the potential benefits of augmenting immu
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UTA Nursing is Nation's First to Use VR Immersion Room
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
The University of Texas at Arlington has become the first university in the nation to use a new type of virtual immersion room as a training tool for future nurses.
UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its new Igloo Immersion Room, a 13-foot-by-13-foot space made up of screens and projectors that can simulate lifelike environments on its walls and f
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UTA Receives Significant Gift for Athletics Department
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
Alumnus Raymond Matthews ('68 BS, Political Science) has pledged a significant investment in support of The University of Texas at Arlington's Athletics Department.
Matthews' transformative gift is the largest unrestricted contribution ever received by UTA Athletics, marking a meaningful milestone in the University's pursuit of excellence in intercollegiate athletics.
"I am eternally gratefu
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UTA Scientists Test for Quantum Nature of Gravity
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Research at the south pole studied the mysterious quantum structure of space and time
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Einstein's theory of general relativity explains that gravity is caused by a curvature of the directions of space and time. The most familiar manifestation of this is the Earth's gravity, which keeps us on the ground and explains why balls fall to the floor and individuals have weight
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UTA Student Links Worm Behavior to Brain Disease
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Psychology student worked with biology faculty to study neurological diseases
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As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington's Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research. Near the end of her first year at UTA, the Keller native reached out to the lab of biology Assistant Professor Piya Ghose.
"Hannah has been a very im
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UTEP Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious STEM Fellowships
EL PASO, Texas, April 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
Seven current students and recent graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso have received two of the most highly competitive national scholarships for research in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) -- the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP).
The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to soph
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UW-Whitewater Safety Students Earn National Scholarship
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release:
Two students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's occupational and environmental safety and health (OESH) major were named recipients of the 2023 Qualified Academic Program Scholarship by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Christopher Gomez of Reeseville and James Groehler of Oconomowoc were among the 40 students nationwide to earn the scholarship, which
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UWF Students Win First Place in the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 3 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business students took home a first-place win at the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition. The competition is hosted by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The student team beat out students from 28 other universities, including D
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Vinson & Elkins Hires Durgesh Sharma as Chief Technology and Data Officer
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
Vinson & Elkins today announced that Durgesh Sharma has joined the firm as its Chief Technology and Data Officer.
Dennis Van Metre, who served as Chief Information Officer at Vinson & Elkins for more than 30 years, is retiring at the end of June.
"Technology and innovation play a foundational role for how we think at the firm," said Keith Fullenweider, Chair of Vinson & Elkins. "We
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Website Ranks TSTC's Automotive and Auto Collision Programs Best in US
HARLINGEN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
College Factual recently placed Texas State Technical College at the top of its list of 2024 Best Mechanic and Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the United States.
According to its website, collegefactual.com, the company was created to help students research colleges and careers. It gathers data from public and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Education.
"We are proud of the
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