EL PASO, Texas, May 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, The University of Texas at El Paso announced the establishment of UTEP Health, a renewed focus on meeting the health needs of the Paso del Norte region by educating more healthcare workers to a high standard. The effort is backed by a $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. "For every five doctors, there are 95 other health care pr  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly. A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) found that a continuous long-term ketogenic diet may induce senescence, or aged, cells in normal tiss  more

BURBANK, California, May 14 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: * * * FRIDAY, MAY 31 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1507" (1507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to present a handy accessory for using the bathroom outdoors, a collection of tiny building materials for hobbyists, a stickable guitar pick and a line of customizable children's clothing. (TV-PG, D) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. Extended Logl  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide project inspection services for the construction of drainage tunnels for the next phase of its $4.5 billion Capital Express (CapEx) Central project in Austin. The project includes the delivery of two large-diameter drainage  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: To support those impacted by heavy rains and flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Airbnb.org is partnering with the state government and coordinating with local nonprofits to offer free, temporary housing to people displaced from their homes, as well as first responders and volunteers in the region. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb h  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 17 -- American Airlines issued the following news: While summer kicks off, customers can get a head start on planning to get away this winter with more options to visit the Caribbean and Latin America with American Airlines. In winter 2024, American will enhance its industry-leading short-haul international network with eight new routes and increased service, offering flights to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier in the region. "Customers will have more reason  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn Dr. Steven Starks, a geriatric psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, has been appointed speaker of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches, the prestigious organization's highest position. Starks began his one-year term at the close of the organization's recent annual meeting in New Y  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's School of Science and Mathematics invites high school students to apply for admission to the second annual Summer Research Symposium, scheduled for July 1 through August 5, 2024. Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 17. The symposium provides students with a paid laboratory experience prior to their attending university. This program lasts for four weeks, during  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: Axiom Space has partnered with Virgin Galactic to send Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) backup and Turkish Space Agency (TUA) astronaut Tuva Atasever on a suborbital flight on June 8 to conduct microgravity research. Atasever, a 31-year-old engineer, is set to become the second Turkish astronaut in his nation's history, when he partic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reveals that people who participated in regular bicycling over their lifetime had a lower prevalence of frequent knee pain, radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) and symptomatic radiographic osteoarthritis (SOA). Rheumatologists often encourage regular physical activity for the prevention of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Before bed, we might think of eating a late-night snack or drinking something that may have an impact through the night. Roberta Anding, registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shares why it is important to be intentional about what you eat or drink late at night, specifically with caffeine, because it can impact your health. "From a sleep s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 16 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Sleepaway camp can be an exciting - and scary - time for children. Whether children are ready to leave home or not, it's important for parents to understand their kid's needs before making the decision to send them to camp. A Baylor College of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatrist sheds light on the right time to let your child go to sleepaway camp. If a child can stay away from the family for at least one  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Phillips 66's DCP Midstream Acquisition has been named the M&A Transaction of the Year by The Texas Lawbook and the Association of Corporate Counsel's (ACC) 2024 Houston Corporate Counsel Awards. Bracewell LLP advised Phillips 66 on the take-private transaction, which closed in June 2023 and was the second part of a two-deal, multiyear transformation of DCP Midstream into a privately owned P66 subsidiary. In ad  more

GALVESTON, Texas, May 17 -- Carnival, a leisure travel company, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Marking a Texas-sized milestone today, Carnival Cruise Line further solidified its position as the market leader in Galveston, Tex., becoming the first cruise operator to embark 10 million guests from the port. Marsha Taulton of Houston was recognized on Carnival Breeze as the 10 millionth Carnival guest cruising from Galveston. Taulton and her husband, Paul, were welcomed aboard   more

IRVING, Texas, May 18 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced a $90 million investment to prepare its facilities in Schertz and Seguin, Texas, to produce the all-new Cat(R) C13D industrial engine. The investment will create 25 jobs at Schertz starting in 2026. "We appreciate the support from the local community as we prepare our Seguin and Schertz facilities to produce t  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 14 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: Hard work, long days or nights and juggling coursework with employment schedules or family to reach their goal will pay off with graduation this Friday, May 17. The Del Mar College (DMC) "prospective" graduates making up the Class of Spring 2024 have reached a milestone as they prepare for their next endeavor after taking the spotlight at the American Bank Center (ABC) during Commencement, an occasion that not only they  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: CenterPoint Energy's damage assessment and restoration efforts are continuing to ramp up this morning following yesterday evening's severe weather event. Crews began efforts overnight to restore power to affected customers as safely and quickly as possible. There are currently more than 2,000 employees and contractors deployed, with approximately 4,000 lineworkers and 1,000 vegetation professionals r  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 16 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Children's HealthSM and UT Southwestern Medical Center on Wednesday announced a historic gift of $100 million from the Jean and Mack Pogue family in support of the $5 billion transformative new Dallas pediatric campus, unveiled earlier this year. The gift from the Pogue Foundation is one of only four $100 million philanthropic gifts ever publicly announced in North Tex  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, an agency that says it creates and expedite innovation for cancer research, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved $51.8 million in grants to advance the state's fight against cancer. The grants are a mix of academic research recruitment grants and product development research projects. "These grants, like all CP  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, an agency that says it creates and expedite innovation for cancer research, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Today, the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved Kristen Doyle as the new CPRIT Chief Executive Officer beginning July 1. Ms. Doyle, currently Deputy Executive Officer and General Counsel, will succeed Wayne Roberts who will step down on June 30 aft  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 17 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: As a leader in innovation and change, a new opportunity is emerging for a school in the southeast corner of Dallas ISD. The girls at Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School will be soon dropping a piece of their name and becoming Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs (YWSA). Through a partnership with the Young Women's Preparatory Network, YWSA will become the second all  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Eye On Art Program at the Ion -- Houston's innovation hub powered by Rice University -- will celebrate two new installations and a monumental piece of artwork in the plaza at a free May 15 preview party. The two window installations are "Primordial Seas" by Pavlina Vagioni and "Baking Soda" by Hillerbrand + Magsamen. These artists were chosen via an open call to Houston-area- only artists to submit their ideas and  more

ABILENE, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: Hardin-Simmons University student Maya Morell was recently awarded the Texas Academy of Science Award for her research. Her award-winning research centered around zebra mussels, an invasive species affecting neighboring counties, and how the species would affect Taylor County if they entered its lakes. The research included measuring the lakes where zebra mussels have sprung up, observing what conditions al  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP represented ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) in its strategic acquisition of an approximately 450-mile natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline system in the Gulf Coast region from Houston-based Easton Energy for approximately $280 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction, expected to close mid-year 2024, will increase ONEOK's connectivity to critical supply and demand centers for  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is proud to announce it raised around $174,000 for United Way of Greater Houston, more than any other law firm in the area's 2024 campaign. On top of the overall fundraising total, the Houston and Woodlands offices also boast the largest number of Alexis de Tocqueville donors (those contributing $10,000 or more) and the highest number of Young Leaders (people under 45 years old who d  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 17 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a unanimous ruling, the United States Supreme Court sided with Haynes and Boone, LLP in a case that provides important clarity on how federal courts should handle countless arbitration cases across the country. The case centers around the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and stems from a suit by delivery drivers who alleged IntelliQuick Delivery Inc. misclassified them as independent contractors to avoid   more

LUFKIN, Texas, May 18 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: Hudson High School has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support its Esports program from Consolidated Communications' Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program. Consolidated joined students, teachers and faculty in celebrating the grant award during a check presentation at the Hudson Independent School District School Board meeting on Thursday. "Hudson   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by NiSource Inc. (NiSource) of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.950% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2054. NiSource is an energy holding company whose primary subsidiaries are fully regulated natural gas and electric utility companies, serving approximately 3.8 million customers in six states.   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation) (the "Company") of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.65% First Mortgage Bonds, Series due June 15, 2054 The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., and was incorporated in 1901 in Wisconsin. It generates, transmits, distributes and sells el  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented Wave 27 Ventures, LLC, as the holder of a majority of the preferred stock of Montucky Cold Snacks, Co. ("Montucky"), in Montucky's transaction with GALLO. For more information about the transaction, please see GALLO's press release. The Hunton Andrews Kurth deal team was led by Corporate partners Jeff Dodd and Lee Davis, with assistance from Intellectual Property partner   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 15 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised sales agents, forward sellers and forward purchasers in connection with the establishment of the at-the-market program (the "ATM") for The Southern Company ("Southern") to sell up to an aggregate 50 million shares of its common stock from time to time, including through the forward sellers, who will, at Southern's request, borrow shares of Southern's common stock from third par  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 15 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCo) of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Debentures due May 15, 2029. The transaction closed on May 14, 2024. WEPCo, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, Inc., is primarily engaged in the business of providing the distribution and sale of electricity and natur  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Myles F. Reynolds, partner and chair of the firm's national energy regulatory practice, has been named managing partner of the firm's Dallas and Austin offices. Reynolds is a nationally recognized energy regulatory attorney who focuses his practice on the representation of, and associated counseling for, electric utilities, natural gas utilities, and midstr  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Haynes and Boone, LLP is thrilled to welcome Partner Jeff Morton to the firm's Orange County office and Intellectual Property Practice Group. Morton joins from Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, where he was leader of the Life Sciences Group and co-leader of the Licensing and Technology Transactions Practice. Residing in San Diego, Morton is an intellectual property lawyer with a fo  more

PLANO, Texas, May 18 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: For the eighth consecutive year, JCPenney has been named to the LATINA Style 50 as one of the Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the United States for 2023 by LATINA Style, Inc (https://www.latinastyle50.com/). JCPenney ranks at number 38 on this list, which recognizes companies that continue to find diversity and inclusion essential to their success and commit to emp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Pennybacker Capital Management, LLC, an Austin, Texas-based real assets investment management firm with approximately $4 billion of assets under management, in a strategic minority investment in its business by Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Petershill program. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Pennybacker will leverage this passive, minority investment to accel  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 18 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Glen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast Texas Legend by Lamar University. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his unwavering commitment to community service. Morgan's journey to becoming a Southeast Texas Legend is deeply intertwined with his alma mater, Lamar University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Admi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Cat Spring Agricultural Society will have a new space for community events and agricultural education, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $250,750 in matching funds raised by the nonprofit agricultural society, will be used to complete construction on a new metal building that will serve as a community  more

COLUMBUS, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department will install a sprinkler system in its fire station to protect firetrucks and other emergency equipment, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $16,950 in matching funds from the department, will pay for the installation of the sprinkler system that will run through the  more

EAGLE LAKE, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $4,796 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will begin work on a kitchen area and renovate the cramped restrooms in a popular community meeting space. The Community Development Partnership Program grant will pay for improvements to the community hall that is adjacent to the chamber's business office. Rentals of the space help fund the chamb  more

BELLVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Bellville, the Bellville Chamber of Commerce will install a modernized community message board that will share emergency alerts and information about local events with the public. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $59,695 in matching funds from the chamber, will pay for an LED message bo  more

GOLDTHWAITE, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Goldthwaite, the Mills County Historical Museum will make critically needed repairs to a distinctive exterior rock wall. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $11,750 in matching funds from the museum, will pay for work to ensure the wall's structural integrity. The lower section of the wa  more

LAMPASAS, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Lampasas Trails, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining trails in the Lampasas area, will be able to complete the first phase of a trail project, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Lampasas. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $80,600 in matching funds and in-kind donations from the organization, will  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The American Legion Post 487 in Priddy will renovate the popular Legion Hall, thanks to a $10,716 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,679 in matching funds from the post, will replace all windows in the building and provide much-needed upgrades to the restrooms and kitchen. Upgrades   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department will purchase new extrication tools, thanks to a $19,172 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,792 in matching funds from the department, will enable Adamsville VFD to respond faster to crashes and farm accidents that require freeing people or l  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Tara Blair, CFP(R), CPA, has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. She reported serving approximately $215 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Lincoln Financial. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Blair has more than 25 years of experience in financia  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Garrett Oczachowski has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. He reported serving approximately $280 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from JPMorgan Chase. Based in Santa Monica, Calif., Oczachowski is a 25-year veteran of the fina  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: * * * * New SEC on ABC Franchise Debuts with Sunshine State Showdown Between Miami (FL) and Florida * Labor Day Sunday Showcases USC vs. LSU in Vegas Kickoff Classic * Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One Kicks Off with Notre Dame at Texas A&M, Site of College GameDay Built by The Home Depot for Week 1 * Florida State and Georgia Tech Duel in Dublin for Aer Lingus Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Internal discord within the GOP is escalating as House Republicans face challenges backed by their own party members. From Nebraska to Texas, feuds between incumbents and challengers are creating rifts that could jeopardize the party's chances in November's general election. Despite warnings from party leaders, the clashes highlight the ideological divisions within the Republican Party, exacerbated by the legacy of   more

HELENA, Montana, May 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the return of Montana National Guard (MTNG) soldiers from their deployment to the southern border to support the state of Texas through Operation Lone Star. "I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our soldiers who stepped up to the plate to answer the call for assistance to address the national security crisis that is our open southern  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the sale of a portfolio of four fully leased industrial properties, two located in El Paso and two in Laredo, Texas, for $178 million to two distinct institutional investors. The warehouses, which total more than 1.2 million squ  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: This morning, Punchbowl News reported that Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, who has been indicted on bribery and foreign influence charges, doled out $340,000 to Democratic campaigns, including Marcy Kaptur. Just take a look: Marcy Kaptur took $1,000 from Henry Cuellar's super PAC. "Follow the money and you'll know who holds the purse strings. "Marcy Kaptur needs to immediately return this  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 17 -- 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) expands the industry's top-selling server portfolio with performance and efficiency upgrades for wherever Dell PowerEdge is deployed. These servers represent the latest generation of server innovation for Dell's largest and smallest customers. Built with versatility in mind, these new Dell PowerEdge  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: This coming Thursday, May 16, Reyhitza Marquez will walk into history, ready to make a difference in her community. That's because Reyhitza, a United Independent School District (UISD) employee, is the first participant in a transformative collaboration, "UTeach," to address Laredo's critical need for special education teachers. Marquez' c  more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has completed the sale of The Armory, a premier student housing property located near Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas. The property, which features 145 units and 502 beds, traded from Stonemont Financial - a real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Atlanta - to the New York-based full-service real estate company Time Equities, Inc. The asset was 96% occupied at   more

IRVING, Texas, May 14 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Humberto Hormaza as Vice President and General manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Houston, Texas (DMA #6), responsible for overseeing the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of KIAH-TV (CW), cw39.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Mr. Hormaza  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Nomura Research Institute (NRI), a leading global provider of consulting services and system solutions, has deployed Oracle Alloy in its data centers to help its customers move to the cloud faster and more securely. With Oracle Alloy, NRI's customers now have access to more than 100 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including the latest AI capabilities. Oracle is the only  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Omni Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Innocentin as its Chief Marketing Officer. Innocentin will oversee the planning, development, and execution of all brand marketing initiatives, including advertising, public relations, social media, the website, and digital campaigns. Additionally, he will direct Omni's customer engagement and Select Guest Loyalty programs.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Oracle Hospitality today announced that it has signed an agreement with Choice Hotels International, one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, to extend its AI-powered merchandising solution Oracle Nor1, to its portfolio of upscale hotels to help them capitalize on incremental revenue opportunities. With applied AI built into to the system, each hotel can  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Warehouse Management Systems for the ninth consecutive year. Oracle was recognized based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. A copy of the report is available here (https://www.oracle.com/scm/logistics/warehouse-management/analyst-report/). "Fast-changing market   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: As part of our commitment to supporting diverse communities, Airbnb announced a new partnership with the United Spinal Association, an organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders, and all wheelchair users. This comes as searches using our 13 accessibility search filters have grown 40 percent globally, demonstrating increasing demand for accommodatio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden approved the state's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. "The partial approval of my Presidential Disaster Declaration request is a crucial step in the right direction in helping Texans rebuild and recover from recent severe weather events," sai  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) assessed $424,500 in penalties, secured $66,912 in market refunds, and approved a $100,000 customer assistance donation related to violations of electric and water rules at its open meeting today. The Commission has primary oversight and economic regulatory authority over the state's electricity, water, and telecommunications industries  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 16 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to welcome Real Estate Finance Partner Daniel Mallet to the firm's Orange County office. Mallet joins the firm from Sheppard Mullin, where he worked for the last five years. Mallet is the seventh partner to join the rapidly growing Orange County office since September, along with Jeff Morton, David Hengstler, Martin Florman, Paul Tobin, Elizabeth Weldon and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A research team from Rice University led by Aryeh Warmflash has made strides in understanding the processes that guide human embryonic development. The group's findings were published in the scientific journal Cells Systems May 15. Embryonic development, the journey from a single fertilized egg to a complex organism, is orchestrated by complex interactions between biochemical signals. But mechanisms behind how the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Peter Wolynes and his research team have unveiled a breakthrough in understanding how specific genetic sequences, known as pseudogenes, evolve. Their paper was published May 13 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Journal. Led by Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science, professor of chemistry, biosciences and physics and astro  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: By Patrick Kurp Special to Rice News As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows larger and more complex, it becomes increasingly difficult to develop applications. Konstantinos Mamouras is assistant professor of computer science at Rice University. (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)"A common approach to this problem is to move data from the sensing devices to a central location, such as the cloud, for processing," sa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Miguel Harth-Bedoya will join Rice's Shepherd School of Music faculty as distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting (Photo by Michal Novak)Following an exhaustive international search, the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is pleased to announce that Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya will join the faculty as distinguished resident director o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University and Universite Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL), two of the world's leading urban research and higher education institutions, announced Monday in Paris the signing of a strategic partnership for research and innovation on major global challenges and opportunities. With this ambitious collaboration, the two universities aim to advance research in the fields of energy and climate; quantum computing and art  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 18 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem went to the warzone at our Southern Border with Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute, Tribal Law Enforcement Liaison Algin Young, Senator Erin Tobin, Senator Mike Walsh, and Representative J.D. Wangsness. They received a briefing from Border Patrol and Texas Public Safety and saw the work that the South Dakota National Guard is doi  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 16 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Amidst rising depression rates on college campuses, SMU researchers discovered combining behavioral activation therapy with savoring enhanced students' mental health. This approach improved both positive and negative moods significantly. * * * With rates of depression rising among young people on university campuses, a team of SMU researchers found that combining two different therapeutic approac  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: On May 1, Southwest Airlines and AULANI, A Disney Resort and Spa located on Oahu, teamed up to host a Lei Day celebration for Customers onboard a Los Angeles-Honolulu flight. Lei Day is a Hawaiian tradition to honor the symbol of aloha--the lei. The aircraft for this flight was Imua One, the Southwest plane dedicated to the people and communities in Hawaii. Southwest Customers were serenaded with a g  more

ALPINE, Texas, May 15 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University is pleased to introduce Sully Shelf, an innovative new partnership with Follett Access to reduce the cost of textbooks and course materials for students starting with the Fall 2024 semester. The cost for students under the Sully Shelf program is $250 per the fall and spring semesters. The summer semester cost, which will not begin until 2025, is still being determined. The amount will be co  more

ALPINE, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University's La Frontera Research Initiative (LFRI) for STEM has been awarded a grant for nearly $150,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support education students in rural border communities. According to the "Creating and Sustaining Noyce Mentors en la Frontera" grant application, "the project aims to serve the national need to build greater understanding of what it means to b  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 17 -- 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) College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology and Communication recently hosted the second French-Mexican-Texan Colloquium, "Somos Vinculos," where researchers presented on the social and cultural expressions of the Northeast region of Mexico and Texas. A total of 14 scholars from Mexican universities and  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 17 -- 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) professor of Bilingual Education and College of Education chair of Educational Programs Dr. Christian J. Faltis is a contributing editor to a new book honoring the impactful contributions of Dr. Guadalupe Valdes, a leading scholar and researcher in bilingualism. Dr. Faltis also created the artwork for the book cov  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Recently, five Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) undergraduate students attended the American Physiological Society Annual Summit where one student received an undergraduate research award. The award recipient was Gerardo Beltran who received the Barbara A. Horwitz and John M. Horwitz Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Award for his research, "Ef  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 18 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Jonathan Lephuoc Each year, the international OCEANS Conference represents an opportunity for maritime professionals and researchers from around the world to learn, innovate, and share their knowledge in the field of ocean engineering and marine sciences. OCEANS was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore from April 14 - 18, 2024. One of the flagship events held duri  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: Efforts aimed at saving Texas A&M University students money on the increasing cost of textbooks are set to expand. The university's established course affordability efforts are credited with saving students an estimated $1.2 million this academic year by using Libraries-purchased materials as replacements for traditional textbooks. Texas A&M University Libraries recently hired Jennifer Pate to build on that suc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: A new technology studied at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) Veterinary Medical Park is making giving dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) -- or complete kidney failure -- easier while also prolonging their ability to continue receiving treatment. The device, called the Ark, crea  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 18 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: Telemedicine has been presented as a cost-effective alternative to in-person care and a way to provide services for those facing barriers to conventional care. For example, people living in rural areas often face provider shortages and transportation challenges. Additionally, telemedicine services could help people with disabilities (many of whom are covered by Texas Medicaid) and   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 16 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Despite a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and related paraphernalia, vaping is more popular than ever in Mexico--and around the world * * * Many smokers begin using tobacco products as young adults, and vaping--consuming tobacco through an e-cigarette or other device that typically uses a battery, heating element and a liquid to produce an inhalable aerosol--is the method o  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Luke Henkhaus It's a scene straight out of a mystery novel: The skeletons of two unrelated men show signs of remarkably similar injuries. One is missing about one-fifth of his lower left leg, while the other is missing the same length of bone, down to the centimeter, on his right. Add the fact that both victims have been dead for more than 2,000 years, and this puzzle has the potential to stump even the most s  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Four members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and four future Aggie veterinarians on the VET rotation have deployed to East Texas in response to historic river flooding affecting thousands of people and animals. The already soaked area is expected to receive additional rainfall on Thursday, prompting the federal Weather Prediction Cen  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By David Holt When young Chicago native Ken Washington '82 walked onto the Texas A&M University campus for the first time, he was ready for a challenge. Little did he know he would one day lead advancements in technology that would impact generations, reshaping the relationship between humankind and innovation. Washington graduated with his bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. in nuclear engin  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Inspired by past medical uses of natural, inorganic materials, researchers have discovered a new technique for tissue regeneration using mineral-based nanomaterials. * * * By Bailey Noah For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived healing properties. Egyptians thought green copper ore helped eye inflammation, the Ch  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Raven Wuebker Chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate Jenna Vito will receive the 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her research in zeolite catalysis. "There are a lot of professional development opportunities with this award, as well as networking," Vito said. "Overall, it's exciting and a pretty prestigious award." Vito's goal is to work towar  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 16 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Katie Satterlee From recognizing complex patterns to making predictions about future outcomes, the applications of machine learning are constantly evolving. Dr. Ruida Zhou, a recent electrical and computer engineering doctoral graduate, is working on designing and analyzing algorithms to solve machine learning problems using information theory. Information theory is understanding how  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Grace Dalton The ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has never been more important as climate change and sustainability awareness continue to rise. This transition requires a robust information structure to ensure a smooth shift. Wind and solar power is among the most abundant sources of renewable energy; however, engineers and researchers in this  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended complaint along with a motion for a stay of agency action and a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the Biden Administration's attempt to unlawfully remove protections for women in educational institutions under Title IX. The amended complaint highlights the history of Title IX, demonstrating that the law's "prohibition on sex-based disc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news: Days before the two-year anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting, Trump is continuing to tell victims of gun violence to "get over it" by pandering to the NRA. Ahead of Trump's remarks at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Less than a week before the anniversary of the worst school shooting in Texas history, Don  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 13, 2024: * * * Today, 39 Texas House Democrats led by Representative Jon Rosenthal (Houston) penned a letter to Greg Abbott urging him to call a special legislative session to address the dire need for public education funding amidst a historic multi-billion dollar budget surplus. * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "Greg Abbott has held public educatio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Today, Greg Abbott issued a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted in April 2023 of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester. Abbott ordered the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to further investigate the case before Perry was even sentenced after succumbing to pressure from former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson. Last year, court documents revealed that Daniel Perry had a h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today called out 39 Texas House Democrats for voting against Representative Brad Buckley's comprehensive education package that would have provided $6 billion for additional public school funding, teacher pay raises, and school safety measures. The bill also included a provision that expands school choice for every Texas family. "As you surely recall, I worked with Repres  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as amended on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, and Tuesday, May 7, 2024, certifying that 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 caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or lo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting at the Governor's Mansion in Austin with the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom and a delegation of other Swedish leaders to discuss bolstering the international economic partnership between Texas and Sweden. This is the Minister's first official visit to Texas and his first meeting with Governor Abbott. During the meeting, Governor   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation granting a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry following a unanimous recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. "The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles conducted an exhaustive review of U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry's personal history and the facts surrounding the July 2020 incident and recommended a Full Pardon and Resto  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and WHEREAS, I amended the aforementioned proclam  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. The Governor's letter requests Individual Assistance programs for seven impacted counties and Public Assistance programs for 26 impacted counties. "Due to severe weather and flooding that con  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- 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 511,300 illegal immigrant apprehen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and diverse Texas economy following the release of employment numbers showing Texas tripled the monthly job growth rate of the U.S., adding 42,600 non-farm jobs in April. Texas also leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. "Texas grew jobs at three times the rate of the U.S. in April tha  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 18 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) has named Cyrus Cassells, a professor in the Department of English and Texas State University System Regents' Professor at Texas State University, co-winner of the 2024 Soeurette Diehl Fraser Award for Best Translation of a Book. Cassells was honored for his translation of To the Cypress Again and Again: Tribute to Salvador Espriu from the Catalan language, published by S  more

SEGUIN, Texas, May 15 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Every year, one student presentation is selected to receive the International Student Showcase Award presented by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This year, Texas Lutheran University's Dylan Swanson, William Errett, and Joaquin Rodriguez were named the winners for their presentation, Bulldog Investment Company. "Winning the ACBSP International Student Showcase Competition is such   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: Active transportation is an important link in the Texas transportation system connecting travelers across the state. TxDOT is developing the Statewide Active Transportation Plan to develop recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling, walking and rolling across the state. Safe active transportation networks not only connect people to destinations, but can also improve individual health, enhance  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, May 16 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University recently received a gift of $25,000 in scholarship funds from TexasBank through the James and Dorothy Doss Foundation. The contribution was provided as a part of the Doss Foundation, TexasBank Scholars - Heart of Texas Scholarship Fund, which was established to help area students attend HPU. "TexasBank has been a valued partner with HPU for many years," shared Dr. Dale Meinecke, vice presiden  more

SEGUIN, Texas, May 18 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has a new football helmet to add to her collection. In her Washington, D.C. office, De La Cruz, who serves Texas's 15th Congressional District, has helmets from several of the universities in her territory--and as of this week, she's got one more. "I thank TLU for the football helmet," says De La Cruz. "It's a wonderful addition to my collection and a reminder of one of the top institu  more

SEGUIN, Texas, May 15 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: TLU extends special congratulations to Stacey Wiatrek, class of '98, for being named Seguin ISD's A.J. Briesemeister Middle School Teacher of the Year! Wiatrek is grateful to have been recognized. "To be honored by your peers is an incredible experience and I am so thankful for this recognition," she says. This victory is all the more sweet since only a few years ago, Wiatrek was told she'd never work again. "I was   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Emergency response training (ERT) isn't just for Del Mar College (DMC) Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services and Occupational Safety and Health students who are working toward careers in the public service sector as first responders. Many Coastal Bend employers in industry need localized training for their safety personnel to stay ahead of the curve in ERT. Through customized training by the College'  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: In 2023, Airbnb guests travelled to more than 100,000 destinations around the world, making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform. In Canada, more than 1,700 cities and towns welcomed guests - another record - demonstrating that travel on Airbnb continues to be a popular way for people to experience Canadian destinations from coast-to coast-to coast. Airbnb helps suppo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- Trinity University issued the following news: The job market is robust--and reliable--for Trinity University graduates who want to work in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Graduate employment data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that a Trinity computer science degree is one of only four degrees nationwide that is both 100% employable and can earn graduates more than $100,000 in salary--and to have these numbers hold true at both the one-year   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 -- Trinity University issued the following news: By James Hill Kim Sayles '02 provides protection for some of the most important people in the world. You see, Sayles is a member of the United States Secret Service Special Operations Division. Specifically, she is a key component of the Counter Sniper Team, which provides long-range observation and real-time information gathering at exterior sites visited by Secret Service protectees. The officers are all highly trai  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper has received the Products & Services Deal of the Year Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston in recognition of the firm's role as buyer counsel in Spring Partners Retail LLC's acquisition of 64 fuel and convenience store locations from Landmark Industries, LLC. Read a company press release about the transaction online here. Spring Partners Retail LLC is a joint venture betwe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Method Allows Researchers to Boost Band Convergence Without Traditional Time-Consuming Trial-and-Error Approach * * * By Rashda Khan Thermoelectric materials could play an important role in the clean energy transition, as they can produce electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise go to waste without generating additional greenhouse gases or requiring large up-front investment. But their  more

ORONO, Maine, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Maine's first small research satellite, designed to engage middle and high school students in STEM, is expected to launch into orbit within the next couple of months. Firefly Aerospace, a company based in Cedar Rapids, Texas, integrated the nearly 1 foot tall satellite, known as MESAT1, into a rocket to be launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. The integration was conduct  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Hayden Ullmann, who will graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 18 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences, has earned a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to teach English in Germany. Ullmann, from Fort Worth, Texas, is a secondary education major with endorsements in French and Spanish and minors in German and international studies. A member  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey As Interprofessional education or IPE, has become more widespread among health care disciplines, one professor in The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Department of Physical Therapy once again finds herself at the forefront. Dr. Myles Quiben was named vice chair of the newly formed Interprofessional Education and Practice, or IPEP, Special   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center issued the following news release: * * * NSF-funded system enables science and engineering research and education for thousands of projects and users nationwide * * * A powerful new supercomputer that will enable dynamic open science research projects in the U.S. is in full production at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin. For more than a decade,  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: The 2024 Board of Visitors Winter Meeting took place February 23-24 at The University of Texas at Austin. Over 150 Board of Visitors members attended. Through a series of talks, the event explored some of the ways artificial intelligence (AI) is making an impact within UT's Astronomy Department and McDonald Observatory, and how it may shape the future of scientific   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) has inducted Diane Jones Allen to its Academy of Fellows for her continued work in underserved communities. This designation puts Allen, program director for landscape architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, among the best landscape architecture educators in the worl  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Arlington study: Island species may tolerate changes better than mainland animals * * * Scientists still don't fully understand the consequences that pollution and climate change can have on the world around us. Now, a new peer-reviewed study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society examining bird populations living on islands shows we may know even less than pre  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions -- and, with its persistence, baffling scientists. Finally, in a study published yesterday in Nature, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have discovered how this dangerous strain has   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A powerful new supercomputer that will enable dynamic open science research projects in the U.S. is in full production in the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin. For more than a decade, the Stampede systems -- Stampede (2012), Stampede2 (2017) and now Stampede3 (2024) -- have been flagships in the National Science Foundation's scientific supercomputing ecosystem  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 16 -- USA Softball issued the following news: The Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship marked a historic moment at Devon Park, drawing in a total crowd of 16,755 eager fans over the course of the four-day event to witness the first ever champions to be crowned at Devon Park. Opening day saw lots of excitement and competition as the first game of the day featured seventh-seeded Kansas who took a 6-5 narrow victory over tenth-seeded Houston. Following suit, eight  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 in NALA Membranes, a UT-affiliated startup advancing water purification through the development of a new class of game-changing chlorine-tolerant membranes for reverse osmosis industrial and municipal wastewater systems. This is the fifth investment made by UT's $10 million Seed Fund, which invests in the most promising new s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase III study finds perioperative nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly lowers chance of disease recurrence, progression or death compared to chemotherapy alone * * * Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy - given before and after surgery - significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients wit  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A unique collaboration between two UT Southwestern Medical Center labs - one that studies bacteria and another that studies viruses - has identified two immune proteins that appear key to fighting infections. The findings, published in PLOS Pathogens, could lead to new strategies for treating microbial infections and even cancer, the authors said. "By studying how bacterial   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A team led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center developed deep learning models to identify a simple set of rules that govern the activity of promoters - regions of DNA that initiate the process by which genes produce proteins. Their findings, published in Science, could lead to a better understanding of how promoters contribute to gene regulation in health and dis  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: By completely or even partially depleting a protein called midnolin in B cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suppressed leukemia and lymphoma in a mouse model genetically prone to these cancers. Their findings, reported in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, could lead to new treatments for these diseases that avoid the serious side effects of current therapie  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: In recognition of The University of Texas at Arlington's role as a leading economic engine for the North Texas region, UTA has recently received the Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) designation from APLU, the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. The designation recognizes UTA's ability to engage with private and public sector partners to promote business and industry; t  more

WACO, Texas, May 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Debuting this fall, Magnolia Network will launch its all-new family-friendly unscripted content slate created for Max. From ambitious large-scale competitions to out-of-the-box social experiments, this premium content initiative for Max will be produced specifically for the whole household to watch and enjoy together, filled with elements of surprise, delight and authenticity. Executive pr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Dorian Martin Breakthroughs in chemistry will play a crucial part in solving many of the world's most complex challenges, such as finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease, cleaning up the world's water supply or traveling safely to Mars. Now thanks to major philanthropic commitments by the Robert A. Welch Foundation and Jon Hagler '58, Texas A&M University's Hagler Institute for Advanced Study will bring some o  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Donald Trump visits Dallas, Texas to speak at the NRA convention, DNC Spokesperson Kenia Guerrero released the following statement: "Donald Trump is in Texas speaking to the NRA today to once again show the American people where his true priorities lie: appeasing the gun lobby over prioritizing Americans' safety. Let's not forget that just days after the Uvalde shooting, when 19 children and two educ  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Center to Extend Human Presence on the Moon and Mars, Promote 21st-century Aerospace Engineering Education * * * By Laurie Fickman With a multi-million-dollar grant from NASA, the University of Houston will open an aerospace engineering research center to support the space agency's strategic goal of extending human presence on the moon and Mars for sustainable, long-term space exploration, developm  more