SAN MARCOS, Texas, June 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Ten Texas State University undergraduate students across various majors received the Quanta Services Scholarship, awarded by TXST Career Services and EXC2EL, for securing and completing summer internships. The $1,500 scholarship, made possible by a generous donation by Quanta Services, was established to support enrolled students' career readiness by decreasing the financial burden that work-based learning   more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, June 25 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Sixteen Texas State University graduate students have received awards from the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund for 2024-2025. The P.E.O. IPS provides up to $12,500 for women pursuing graduate studies in the United States, and international students may apply for a one-time renewal to receive up to $25,000 in total to support their graduate degrees. TXST routinely receives more awards than   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 25 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the firm's Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice in Houston: Alvin Houston, Of Counsel, and Patrick Wall, Associate. "I am delighted to have Alvin and Patrick join our attorney team here in Houston," said Matt Manning, Managing Member of McGlinchey's Houston office. "They bring a specific skillset to our w  more

NEW YORK, June 28 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news: * * * A&E TO PREMIERE THE TWO-NIGHT DOCUMENTARY EVENT "THE CHICANO SQUAD" BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 9PM ET/PT THE SPECIAL TELLS THE FIRST-HAND STORY OF THE FIRST ALL-LATIN HOMICIDE UNIT WITHIN THE HOUSTON, TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT DEDICATED TO TACKLING THE CITY'S SOARING RATE OF UNSOLVED LATIN HOMICIDE CASES IN 1979 PRODUCED BY BENDER BROWN PRODUCTIONS AND JUPITER ENTERTAINMENT WITH MARIO DIAZ SERVING AS SHOWRUNN  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 28 -- American Airlines issued the following news: American Airlines announced that Fiji Airways, Fiji's national airline, will join the award-winning AAdvantage(R) travel rewards program in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits as well as earning and redemption capabilities when traveling on either airline. This collaboration means that AAdvantage(R) members will enjoy a seamless experience when traveling on Fiji Airways, receiving benefits such as prior  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- AT&T issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * The board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares, payable August 1, 2024. Key Takeaways: * The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on August 1, 2024. The board of directors of AT&  more

OAKLAND, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Rob Bonta led 20 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief in States of Texas and Montana v. Becerra et al., opposing the State of Texas and Montana's motion for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and stay of agency action against the Biden administration's 2024 Final Rule implementing Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") observe Sanctity of Life Day to commemorate the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade and other similar decisions, returning the legal authority to pass laws concerning abortion back to the states. That same day the OAG close  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on June 22, 2024: * * * Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a statement responding to the split decision of the Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") that grants the federal government even more authority over States and halts the agreement between Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado that would have secured vital water allotments for Texas farmers. In 2013, Texas sued New Mexico to enforce  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: The Bavarian State Chancellery signed a letter of intent with the Houston-based company Axiom Space to collaborate on space exploration activities to include a possible future human spaceflight. The letter of intent envisages opening up the possibilities of sustainable access to space for Bavaria in the future. As a first s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dry drowning is a common phrase used to describe an aftermath of drowning, but this is a misused term and does not accurately describe a medical condition. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains the effects of drowning. Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory difficulty from submersion/immersion in water. It can be fatal or nonfatal. Most victims who are rescued and experienced m  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New UTA study explores impact of 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill * * * A new peer-reviewed study from researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington; the University of Nevada, Reno; Mokwon University in Daejeon, Korea; and Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi shows the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill of 2010 affected wildlife and their habitat much more than previ  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * BNSF announces receipt of requisite consents and expiration of consent solicitation for holders of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC's 7.25% debentures due August 1, 2097 * * * Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC ("BNSF") today announced that it has received the Requisite Consents (as defined below) pursuant to the consent solicitation (the "Consent Solicitati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of Bracewell LLP clients Weatherford International, LLC and Weatherford Services, Ltd. in a case with implications for Texas-based companies with overseas affiliates. At issue were wrongful-death claims asserted in Texas against these two Weatherford companies, alleging that they should be held liable in Texas for the death of an individual abroad who was working for a  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 27 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: As a Brownwood native, Joseph Burcham didn't have to travel far for a college education at Howard Payne University. However, his road to graduation as an engineering science major led to an innovative way to light rural interstate highways. "My project is a system-based design harvesting mechanical electrical power from roadways," Burcham said. "It's an embedded system, designed to go inside roadways. As cars drive  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: Contributing toward a renewal in faithful Catholic education, the University of St. Thomas-Houston hosted the 2024 Newman Guide College Leaders Summit on its campus June 12 - 14. UST President Dr. Richard Ludwick delivered the opening keynote address to prominent leaders in Catholic higher education from around the country who came together to plan new opportunities for collaboration and s  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that the company plans to combine its Project Management business with Turner & Townsend, its majority-owned subsidiary that provides program management, cost consultancy and project management services globally. Upon closing the transaction, CBRE will own 70% of the combined Turner & Townsend/CBRE Project Management   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications for its second and final 2024 grant cycle through July 26. Funded separately and financially independent from the utility, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation strives to be a catalyst in the communities it serves by leveraging everyday opportunities and resources to increase the vibrancy of these communities. Grants are awarded to eligible nonprof  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is recognized as one of the top firms for USA-Nationwide Crisis Management in the Chambers and Partners 2024 Crisis & Risk Management guide. As one of the law firms in the nation recognized by Chambers as a top tier firm in the practice area, researchers observed that the firm has "a wide range of areas to offer clients a significant crisis manage  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is proposing a new non-rule air quality standard permit for natural gas fired electric generating units (NG EGUs). The public can make comments and participate in a public meeting on this proposed permit. The proposed standard permit would provide a preconstruction authorization that may be used by any NG EGU complying with the standard  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Courtney Hjaltman was sworn in today as commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Commissioner Hjaltman was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 24, 2024 and previously served as the chief executive and public counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC). "I want to thank Governor Abbott for his confidence and for the opportunity to continue   more

EL PASO, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: Conference USA (CUSA) has selected Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas at El Paso, as the inaugural recipient of the Professor of the Year Award for the entire conference. The new annual award honors professors from conference member institutions who demonstrate a record of outstanding teaching, research, servi  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Two highly accomplished education leaders have joined the ranks of Dallas College as the school's newest presidents of its Brookhaven and Mountain View campuses. Dr. Macario Hernandez, an education administrator for 25 years, will lead Mountain View Campus in southwestern Dallas County, and Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins will lead Brookhaven Campus in Farmers Branch. Both appointments were made by Dr. Justin Lonon, Dall  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: New reporting from Politico exposes vulnerable Republican Monica De La Cruz's relationship with Della Fay Perez - a Texas attorney who was arrested for allegedly stealing half a million dollars from victims of a Ponzi scheme. In late May, Monica De La Cruz was supposed to hold a press conference to show off the nearly $2.4 million earmark she secured for a local advocacy p  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Two years ago, Mark Robertson supported the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and take away a woman's right to have an abortion. In the two years since Robertson cheered for the fall of Roe, his party has worked to further restrict women's reproductive freedoms. Robertson himself has pushed for more states to copy Texas' near-total abortion ban that crimina  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Lino Guajardo, a fifth-year doctoral student in mathematics education at Texas State University, has received the NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. Guajardo is the first-ever TXST student to have received this prestigious write-up award from the National Academy of Education with financial support from the Spencer Foundation. With over 400 alumni, who include many of today's leading education r  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release: BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas A&M University System announced the appointment of Dr. E. Steve Putna as the inaugural director of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute to begin July 1, 2024. This appointment marks a milestone in the System's commitment to advancing semiconductor research and development, workforce training and industry collaboration. "Dr. Putna has the experience a  more

IPSWICH, Massachusetts, June 28 -- EBSCO Information Services, a division of EBSCO Industries, issued the following news release: EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) will award $300,000 in grants spread amongst five libraries: Biblioteca Daniel Cosio Villegas, Mexico; Royal Oak Public Library, Michigan; Williamsville Public Library, Illinois; Carnegie Public Library, Arkansas; and The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine Library, Texas. These libraries will receive an   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * The human resource technology and services company will move to an over 40,000-square-foot office in the West Houston submarket * * * Savills initiated a new real estate strategy for client Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. Empyrean will relocate its headquarters to a 41,667-square-foot office space across two full floors at CityWest Building 4 located at 2103 CityWest Boulevard. "Empyrean w  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: For the 10th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to the airways of SEC Network to present all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Saturday, June 29, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the greatest moments from the past year, including SEC Championships, SEC   more

SPRING, Texas, June 25 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Air Liquide today announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil's Baytown, Texas facility. The agreement will enable transportation of low-carbon hydrogen through Air Liquide's existing pipeline network. Additionally, Air Liquide will build and operate four Large Modular A  more

SPRING, Texas, June 26 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * SK On seeking multiyear supply, up to 100,000 metric tons, of lithium from ExxonMobil for U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing * * * * Agreement signals demand for domestically sourced MobilTM Lithium and marks a milestone in building out U.S. electric vehicle and battery supply chains. * Domestic lithium production contributes to energy security, supports U.S. manufa  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: * * * The latest news about border security should stop all of South Texas in their tracks... * * * In all their years in Congress, have Vicente Gonzalez or Henry Cuellar done anything to crack down on fentanyl issues? Nope. Rather, they have consistently made it easier for fentanyl to come into Texas. Both Gonzalez and Cuellar refused to support (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Norman Roy Garza, Jr. has been named as the Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission. The Texas Space Commission was created to further cement Texas' position as a national leader in the space industry and secure its future in space exploration and development for the next generation of Texans. "The Texas Space Commission was created last ye  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Workforce Grants * * * Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants were awarded to 20 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. Since 2015, Governor Abbott has awarded over $50 million in Texas Talent Connection grants. "Texas dominates   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved seven additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. With this FEMA approval of 7 new counties for Public Assistance programs, qualifying entities in 48 total counties are now eligible to apply. "The approval of seven a  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Mark Trachtenberg and Associate Ryan Pitts secured a significant win in the Texas Supreme Court for the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) in a long-running dispute over the valuation of a landfill owned by Texas Disposal Systems Landfill Inc. (Texas Disposal). The Court delivered an important and favorable 7-2 decision, which both solidified the broad  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is this year's recipient of the prestigious W. Frank Newton Award on behalf of the State Bar of Texas and its Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee. This award honors the dedicated members of the legal profession who are committed to providing legal services to the less fortunate in Texas. The firm was honored at the Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon at the State Bar   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Haynes and Boone, LLP advised AI innovator Awaken Intelligence Ltd. ("Awaken") in a cross-border strategic partnership and equity investment in Creovai, Inc. ("Creovai"), an affiliate of IAG Capital Partners. At the same time, Creovai also acquired 100% of the assets of CollapIP, Inc. ("Tethr"), a leader in AI-powered conversation intelligence software. The combination creates the indust  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Kent Rutter and Senior Counsel Lynne Liberato have received the 2024 Outstanding Law Review Article Award from the Texas Bar Foundation for their article entitled "Summary Judgments in Texas: State and Federal Practice." They co-authored the article with U.S. District Judge David Hittner and Jeremy W. Dunbar in the South Texas Law Review. The Outstanding Law Review Article A  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP guided Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE), a leader in zinc-based long-duration energy storage systems, in securing a strategic investment of up to $315.5 million from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management LP. The investment structure includes a $210.5 million delayed draw term loan and a $105 million revolver as well as issuances of warrants and preferred stock. The  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The gap between health insurance costs and workers' wages has significantly expanded, and this trend has not only led to significant concerns about health care affordability but raised questions regarding whether hospitals or health insurance companies bear the blame for escalating costs, according to new research from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. In the Health Affairs Scholar report "Why Does  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Hotels, resorts, and casinos around the world continue to trust the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform to help improve automation, efficiency, and data intelligence across properties. In the past fiscal year/1, Oracle has seen more than a 100% increase in properties using OPERA Cloud, including 1,500 implementations in Q4 alone/2. Brands selecting or extending their use of OP  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 25 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University recently welcomed high school juniors and seniors for the second annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW). The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and offered hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. The students attending received instruction in basic suturing and stapling, basic EKG in  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Kate Lino Dr. Cheryl Thaxton, DNP, APRN, CPNP, FNP-BC, CHPPN, ACUE, FPCN, FAANP, was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Each year, AAN inducts a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care. Thaxton, who serves as associate dean/chair for graduate studies and professor for  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Libby Maness For Dr. Nicole Phillips, assistant professor, microbiology, immunology and genetics, in The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's School of Biomedical Sciences, it all started six years ago with a Peloton in her living room. After hearing about her friend's Peloton for a few months, she finally decided it was time to see what the hype was all ab  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker The Community Health Worker Training Center at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's School of Public Health is empowering students who might otherwise lack resources through the use of Open Educational Resources that provide no-cost, online access to textbooks and course materials. HSC's CHW program is the first on campus to provide this b  more

ABILENE, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is proud to announce the continuation of its pioneering research project in metal additive manufacturing (AM), also known as metal 3D printing, in collaboration with Pantex, a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) site under the Department of Energy (DOE). This significant research initiative, now entering its fourth phase, originally began six years ago and has bee  more

ABILENE, Texas, June 27 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: Hardin-Simmons University is proud to announce it has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The HSI designation is granted to universities by the U.S. Department of Education and requires a minimum of 25% of an institution's full-time undergraduate students identify as Hispanic. Currently, approximately 26% of HSU's undergraduates identify as Hispanic. Reaching HSI status has been a goal for the uni  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- 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 $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Notes due 2029. 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. NiSource's principal subsidiaries include a co  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Energy Kentucky) in connection with the issuance of (i) $80 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.90% Debentures due 2031, (ii) $95 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% Debentures due 2034 and (iii) $50 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.17% Debentures due 2039, in private placement offerings under Section 4(a)(2) of t  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that partner Jared Grodin has been named one of the Houston Business Journal's 2024 40 Under 40 honorees. This prestigious award recognizes young professionals in the Greater Houston area who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, community involvement, and professional excellence. Grodin, 38, has made significant contributions to the legal industry through hi  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jane Hinton was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the 2024 Women's Leadership Symposium and Awards. The award ceremony was hosted on June 13, where Hinton was honored as a nominee for Mentor of the Year. As a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office on the Capital Finance & Real Estate Team, Hinton brings a broad range of experience  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Kurt G. Larkin has been honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as one of 25 "Go To Lawyers" for employment law in the Commonwealth. VLW selected the honorees using six criteria, including expertise in their field, familiarity with the nuances of relevant case law, statutes and regulations, their ability to think creatively and identify all options for   more

BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following commentary on June 27, 2024: * * * We must Protect Idaho's Water Sovereignty by Following the Law, Protecting Farmers, Conserving the Resource Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Cou  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * WHAT: iHeartMedia and NBCUniversal today announced the launch of "Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics." Hosted by Saturday Night Live's Bowen Yang and Actor/Comedian Matt Rogers, the first episode is live now, with new episodes airing each Tuesday. In the 15-episode podcast special, Yang and Rogers break down the top storylines, discuss the athletes to watch and their results, ob  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * WHAT: Go behind the scenes of Apartment 4D with the crew who called it home for seven incredible seasons. Each week, "New Girl" stars and real-life friends Hannah Simone (Cece) and Lamorne Morris (Winston) rewatch their Emmy-nominated series and reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes escapades. Join them as they go bear hunting for every grizzly hidden in the background. Speaking of bes  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Airline launches 10-week sweepstakes in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureaus * * * Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches the Summer of Go sweepstakes, which offers Customers weekly chances to win 1 of 10 destination prize packages to attractive leisure destinations. Beginning today, Customers can visit Southwest.fm/SummerofGo to learn m  more

PLANO, Texas, June 26 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: In January, JCPenney asked its associates to nominate high schools that align with the Company's core values of service, passion, energy, inclusion and family for a chance to win its Dream Prom Giveaway, in which JCPenney committed to donating a total of $250,000 to deserving high schools across the country to help them throw an unforgettable prom night. In partnership with celebr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 25 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Researchers use statistical modeling to estimate infant deaths expected if one of the country's most stringent state abortion laws had not been enacted. * * * A study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers estimates that infant deaths in Texas increased more than expected in the year following the state's 2021 ban on aborti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 (TNSres) -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue its second quarter 2024 earnings release and earnings presentation in advance of the call. Both will be available on KBR's  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, June 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Jack Flemming has earned a gold award in the 74th annual National Assoc. of Real Estate Editors' (NAREE) journalism awards. The annual awards competition recognizes excellence in reporting, writing and editing stories about residential and commercial real estate. Winners were honored at the NAREE conference in Austin, Texas, on June 21. Flemming won the gold award in the c  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Ashley Dockens began her professional journey with a deep commitment to audiology. However, her career trajectory has taken an unexpected turn, leading her to become a prominent figure in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. "I am an audiologist by trade. I have my clinical doctorate; I have my Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and never even expected to be in   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Dr. Anita L. Riddle, alumna of Lamar University (LU) and retired ExxonMobil executive, has established a $15,000 endowment aimed at supporting the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at LU. Originally from Bisbee, Arizona, Dr. Riddle earned her Master of Engineering Management and Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering degrees from Lamar University in 1993 and 1996, respectively. Her doctoral resear  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Grants of up to $50,000 available to nonprofit groups and first responders * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. LCRA awa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New mini pumper truck and extrication equipment will improve emergency response * * * A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department purchase a new mini pumper truck and extrication equipment to help with response efforts during emergency calls. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $337,307 in matching funds  more

SHINER, Texas, June 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New mini-split heating, ventilating and air conditioning units will help preserve historical documents, weapons and other relics * * * The City of Shiner's Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum soon will install two new mini-split heating, ventilating and air conditioning units to better preserve local history, thanks to a $9,161 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA Community Dev  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Funding for 44 projects will aid first responders, support community activities across LCRA's service area * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $1 million in Community Development Partnership Program grants for community projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The grants will help fund 44 projects, including helping provide   more

YOAKUM, Texas, June 27 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Student-led project results in new marquee for school, community and emergency messages * * * The Yoakum High School Student Council soon will install a new marquee in front of Yoakum High School, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Yoakum. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with almost $16,700 in matching funds from the   more

ALPINE, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news on June 26, 2024: La Frontera Research Initiative at Sul Ross State University will host the 7th Annual Science of STEM Literacy Conference in Alpine next month. Students, faculty, staff, educators and STEM education outreach professionals are invited to the Morelock Academic Building on Monday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Lunch will be provided with registration. This year's theme is "Lighting Pathways T  more

SAN DIEGO, Texas, June 28 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: LPL Financial LLC announced today that the advisors of First Summit Capital Management have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, aligning with Momentum Wealth Partners, an existing firm supporting LPL-affiliated advisors. The First Summit advisors reported having served approximately $380 million in advisory, brokerage a  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 28 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, together with VIAVI Solutions and CableLabs, today announce a significant milestone for the security of the Open RAN ecosystem - having successfully completed 3GPP Security Assurance Testing for the RU, DU, and CU, collectively k  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Initiative aligns expertise to advance bioengineering research to improve early detection and treatment of cancer * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University today announced the creation of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative to develop innovative technologies and bioengineering approaches to improve cancer resea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5. The mutation blocks the normal development of bone stem cells into mature cells, which would form healthy bones. Instead, the mutation leads to the formation of bones  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news on June 24, 2024: * * * NetSuite SuiteSuccess Healthcare Edition helps streamline business processes, expand insights, and enhance decision-making while supporting HIPAA privacy and security requirements * * * Oracle NetSuite today announced a new solution to help healthcare organizations improve business efficiency and support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. W  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has arranged the sale and financing of The Park on Brodie Lane, a 290-unit multifamily asset located at 6607 Brodie Lane in Austin, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Vice Chairman Patton Jones and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represented the seller, Charlotte-based Barings Real Estate, in the transaction. Vice Chairman Matt Greer and Director Andrew Wilson secured the financing on behalf of the buyer,   more

IRVING, Texas, June 27 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 877-407-9208 or +1 201-493-6784, conference ID 13  more

IRVING, Texas, June 26 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Lloyd Bucher to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (DMA #4), overseeing the long-range planning and day-to-day management of WPHL-TV (CW), phl17.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. Mr. Bucher succeed  more

ABILENE, Texas, June 28 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Some Texas State Technical College students learned during a recent employer spotlight that they may find a successful career with NexTier Completion Solutions, an oil field service provider. NexTier representatives Jim Jenson and Mike Johnson discussed the company's job opportunities with Electrical Power and Controls program and Industrial Systems program students. Many of the students visited with the NexTie  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: On the two year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, NV Dems up and down the ballot underscored the ongoing threat Donald Trump and MAGA extremists like Sam Brown and the entire far-right slate of GOP congressional candidates pose to reproductive freedom in Nevada. In the Senate race, Sam Brown has repeatedly supported abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest, including an extreme abortion ban  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * Customers can build generative AI applications without AI expertise, data movement, or additional cost HeatWave GenAI is 30X faster than Snowflake, 18X faster than Google BigQuery, and 15X faster than Databricks for vector processing * * * Oracle today announced the general availability of HeatWave GenAI, which includes the industry's first in-database l  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * New Oracle Health Insurance Data Exchange Cloud Service simplifies and secures data exchange with CMS and employer groups * * * Oracle introduced the Oracle Health Insurance Data Exchange Cloud Service, a new solution designed to help healthcare insurers more easily onboard evolving data formats and simplify their complex data exchange needs. With the ability to create cu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * As families gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, we're unveiling trending destinations for the holiday weekend. * Some of the most wishlisted listings across all 50 states highlight unique and extraordinary homes. * To inspire Independence Day vacations, we've rounded up some July 4th-themed stays, including the most wishlisted homes with barbecues and fire  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: The owner of a Houston massage establishment that was closed in late May by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for suspected human trafficking has agreed to close all eight massage establishments that he owns and to permanently quit the massage industry. TDLR had issued an emergency closure order on May 30 against Hsin Wei Chen and Foot Reflexology Star. It was the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 -- Weaver, a provider of an assurance, tax and advisory services, issued the following news release: National accounting and advisory firm, Weaver, has grown its Private Client Services (PCS) team with the addition of Prerna Jagada, CPA, as a tax director based in Dallas. Prerna has more than 25 years of public accounting experience in tax compliance, income tax planning, stock option and philanthropic planning for high-net-worth individuals. Her experience extends to t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Integrated distribution, sales, service, and loyalty capabilities give Red Sea Global a complete, connected hospitality platform to deliver premier services for guests * * * Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has selected Oracle OPERA Cloud Central to gain a comprehensive view of its hotel   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith served as counsel to Cira Apps Limited, an Austin, Texas-based SaaS company focused on providing solutions to enhance Microsoft 365 productivity for iPhone and Android business users, in its sale to Vegvisir Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring software and related services companies. The cross-office team that advised Cira Apps Limited was le  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * The findings further support the need to examine nature's impact on food choices, especially since 68% of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. * * * Can exposure to nature drive people to make healthier food choices? A new paper by SMU Cox marketing professor Maria Langlois suggests that it is indeed the case, with research participants selecting healthier foods whe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of scientists led by Qimiao Si predicts the existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level. Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University. In a study published in Nature Communications June 19, a team of scientists led by Rice University's Qimiao Si predicts the existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level, a finding that could enable new forms of quantum computing and electronic devices. Quantum ma  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the creation of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative to develop innovative technologies and bioengineering approaches to improve cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Jeffrey Molldrem (right) and Gang Bao (Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University)Led by Rice's Gang Bao and MD Anderson's Dr. Jeffrey Molldrem, the initiative   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on June 25, 2024: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's scheme to forgive some college student loans. The Court issued a preliminary injunction Monday afternoon in a lawsuit filed by South Carolina, Alaska, and Texas. Attorney General Wilson said, "This is a huge win   more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 25 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Sabre Hospitality showcases standalone offers and auto fulfillment through SynXis Retailing at HITEC in Charlotte, USA * * * Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced the next evolution of its retailing solution: SynXis Retailing. With the addition of   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * The global real estate advisory firm will relocate its Dallas operations to the Class AA trophy officer tower in the Uptown submarket upon its completion * * * Savills, the global real estate advisory firm, today announced that it is expanding its presence in Dallas, one of its core Texas markets, by leasing space on the 14th floor of Granite Properties' 23Springs located at   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "The Supreme Court's decision to side with Joseph Fischer, a former police officer involved in the Capitol riot, is an outrageous denial of justice. This ruling let's Fischer off the hook and jeopardizes accountability for the 247 related cases of rioters who brought our democracy to its knees. It also offe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Today, as Idahoans and Texans alike continue to live under the threat of state-sanctioned pregnancy, the MAGA-majority in the U.S. Supreme Court woefully missed the opportunity to affirm that the federal EMTALA law protects emergency abortions in every state--despite state bans. "This decision means legal  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, not only provide new insights into the factors involved in healthy memory but also in conditions associated with memory loss, like Alzhei  more

NEW YORK, June 28 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: Sewell Chan, editor-in-chief at The Texas Tribune, will join Columbia Journalism Review full time as the new Executive Editor, effective September 16, 2024. With over two decades in key editorial positions at leading publications across the country, Chan's commitment to integrity and innovative journalism aligns closely with CJR's mission -- to be the intellectual leader in the rapidly changing wo  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Snacking in the sky gets a new twist with the addition of Stellar Pretzels as the carrier's go-to salty snack. * * * Southwest Airlines today begins serving Stellar Snacks' Maui Monk Pretzel Braids as its new inflight salty snack. The carrier introduces the exciting flavor of Stellar's buttery pretzel combined with the sweet and savory taste of Maui onion seasoning and a hint of monk fruit   more

ALPINE, Texas, June 27 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: James W. Downing, a professor of Psychology at Sul Ross State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Psychology to Croatia for the 2024-225 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The award will allow Dr. Downing to work in the psychology department at the University of Rijeka where he will teach courses in "Political Psychology" and "C  more

ALPINE, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Sul Ross State University Office for Institutional Effectiveness (IE) has been invited to present at the annual conference of the Texas Association for Higher Education Assessment (TxAHEA). The presentation, titled "One Size Fits All? Alignment Strategies for Assessments and Accreditation Requirements," discusses the early-stage development of an internal, institutional tracker to align assessment stand  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * University at Buffalo engineers, partners create model to make nation's grid more resilient amid extreme weather, projected spikes in demand * * * University at Buffalo researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model designed to help electrical grids prevent power outages by automatically rerouting electricity in milliseconds. The UB researcher  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered new potential therapeutic targets for cancer and new insights into existing cancer drug targets, expanding the breadth of possibilities for treating this disease. Using a comprehensive approach that included integrating proteomics, genomics and epigenomics data from 10 cancer types, the team identified protein and s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson researchers demonstrate value of IMRT compared to 3D-CRT, validate heart exposure as important radiation planning objective * * * Results from a new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center support standard use of the more precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) over the alternative 3D-conformal radiotherapy   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that three San Francisco-based lawyers have been recognized in the most recent publication of Northern California Super Lawyers 2024. * * * Rising Stars J. Drei Munar, Employment & Labor Katherine Sandberg, Employment Litigation * * * Super Lawyers Shannon Broome, Environmental Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 prac  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that eight Florida-based lawyers have been recognized in the most recent publication of Florida Super Lawyers 2024. * * * Rising Stars Yaniel Abreu, Insurance Coverage Daniel Butler, Employment & Labor Demitrianna Grekos,Communications Jae Lynn Huckaba, Insurance Coverage * * * Super Lawyers Samuel Danon, Business Litigation Juan Enjamio, Employment & La  more

COMMERCE, Texas, June 25 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Team member Kaden Profili highlighted the Lions' success at the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) with a National Championship victory in the Team Roping event. Profili, a senior majoring in agricultural science and technology from Jacksonville, Texas, won the event as the team's heeler. He was paired with James Arviso of Hill College. This was Profi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 28 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: The Tarrant County College Board of Trustees today approved an agreement with New Heights that will enable adults ages 18-50 to simultaneously earn a full high school diploma and certification in one of at least 10 career and technical programs. The only dual enrollment offering of its kind in Texas is open to all Tarrant County residents. A projected 350 students are expected opening day, Sept. 3, with 150  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * Penalties Assessed Against 108 Regulated Entities * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $874,137 against 40 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: five air quality, four multi-media, one municipal solid waste, seven mu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: * * * Complete TDLR administrative penalties list also available * * * The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) maintains a database of all violations that resulted in administrative orders (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cimsfo/fosearch.asp) during the past two years - including penalties and license revocations and suspensions, as well as people who have been issued ceas  more

ALPINE, Texas, June 25 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife Extension partners with Borderlands Research Institute to provide additional resources for West Texas lTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Partners with Borderlands Research Institute to Provide Additional Resources for West Texas Landownersandowners * * * A new partnership in West Texas will provide additional resources to area landowners seeking assistance in conserving rangelands for both live  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Hannah Carter, a graduate student at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has received an $80,000 research grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation to study sirtuins, a type of protein known to reduce signs of aging that may also play a role in breast cancer metastasis -- the point at which cancer spread  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Once we travel to another planet, we'll face the next challenge -- how to survive. Emmanuel Mendoza began tackling that problem in his parent's garage during his senior year of high school. "I've always been interested in human space systems, specifically, how we grow or how humans live in long-term space environments," said Mendoza, an aerospace engineering student at Texas A&M University. T  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Once we travel to another planet, we'll face the next challenge -- how to survive. Emmanuel Mendoza began tackling that problem in his parent's garage during his senior year of high school. "I've always been interested in human space systems, specifically, how we grow or how humans live in long-term space environments," said Mendoza, an aerospace engineering s  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Jan McHarg Several members from the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISEN) were recognized during the 2024 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Annual Conference and Expo. Dr. Lewis Ntaimo was named a 2024 IISE Fellow, the highest classification of IISE membership. It is given to leaders who have made significant, natio  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 29 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Amanda Norvelle Imagine receiving a packet of difficult coding problems that must be quickly solved with a computer you share with two other people. This scenario is what Mark Sturtevant, Vidith Madhu, and Siqi Guo have trained for. Sturtevant, Madhu, and Guo, graduate students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, form the programming team FINALB0SS. They competed   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Maddi Busby A team of mechanical engineering students collaborated with the Fortis Therapy Center in Dripping Springs, Texas, to design and build a device aimed at facilitating rehabilitation through unweighting mobility. This innovative approach alleviates the physical strain experienced by individuals dealing with injuries, disabilities, or conditions like cerebral palsy. Fortis T  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Texas Again Named Best Business Climate In The Nation * * * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized the Best Business Climate in the nation for the second year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 20th Annual Rankings Report. "Texas continues to lead the nation as the Best Business Climate," said Governor Abbott. "When businesses succeed,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: Bus Collision Reporting Category: School Safety Next Steps: LEAs should complete the Bus Collision Reporting System survey * * * Overview The Texas Education Agency uses an annual survey to collect information on collisions involving school buses operated or contracted for use by school systems. This To the Administrator Addressed prov  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: ESSER III Closeout, ARP Liquidation Extension, and Pre-Payment Flexibility Category: ESSER Grant Compliance Next Steps: Share information with program, grant, and business staff. This letter provides an overview of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER III) closeout procedures and related compl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: Middle School Advanced Math Programs Update Category: Curriculum and Instruction Next Steps: Share with middle school campus administrators and counselors Beginning no later than the 2024-2025 school year, each school district and open-enrollment charter school must develop an advanced mathematics program for middle school students that is designe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: School Safety Vendor Technology Directory Category: Information Next Steps: Share with all educational service center (ESC) and district safety personnel * * * Overview The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to improve the safety and security of school facilities for staff,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on June 26, 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 co  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- 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 Thursday, May 2, 2024, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Monday, May 20, 2024, Sunday, May 26, 2024, Thursday, May 30, 2024, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and Thursday, June 13, 2024, certifying that the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- 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 procl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on adding the most jobs in the nation over the last 12 months following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/laus.pdf). Texas added 316,700 nonfarm jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, far ahead of every other state. "Texas is America's undispu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- 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 514,900 illegal immigrant apprehe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again being recognized with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for leading among the most populous states in attracting high-value economic development projects that will create a significant number of new jobs. This is the 11th Gold Shovel Award for Texas; the state has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 19 years of the a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Ahead of the presidential debate tonight, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement: "Tonight, Texans will see the stark contrast between President Biden's vision for the future - building on his agenda of lowering prices, creating good-paying jobs, and protecting our fundamental freedoms - and convicted felon Donald Trump's plan to give more tax br  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 28 -- Trinity University issued the following news on June 27, 2024: Trinity University's Health Care Administration (HCAD) Alumni Association will gather from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, October 25, in the Korbell Great Hall inside the Chapman Center for its annual dinner and awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the 2024 Duce and Momentum Awards. The Duce Award honors a graduate of the HCAD program who has shown outstanding leadership and made significant contributions   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine announced today two selected projects to analyze advanced engineering and synthetic biology solutions that can be used in long-duration, deep space human missions. Future deep space missions will require large amounts of food, medication and other consumables to support years-long human journeys. Given the distance fro  more

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Quarterra Multifamily, a premier multifamily real estate development and operating company, has sold a portfolio of 18 multifamily assets to KKR, a leading global investment firm, for approximately $2.1 billion. Read KKR's press release about the transaction. The recently built, Class A portfolio consists of over 5,200 units concentrated primarily in growing coastal and sunbelt markets including  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 24, 2024: * * * Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Monique Alcala released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and paved the way for extreme abortion bans across the country: "In the two years since Donald Trump's Supreme Court justices overturned Roe v. Wade, millions of w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Jonathan McCullers Appointed VP for Health Affairs, Claudia Neuhauser Appointed VP for Research * * * By Kevin Quinn After an extensive nationwide search, University of Houston President Renu Khator has appointed two accomplished and highly respected individuals to key leadership positions at UH. Jonathan A. McCullers, M.D., will become the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Til  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: University Headquarters (HQ), a trusted organization that ranks colleges for their online degree programs, awarded top rankings to 14 different programs offered through the Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies at the University of St. Thomas-Houston. UST achieved significant rankings, including: * No. 1 for its Online Associate in Addiction Counseling * No. 2 for Best Addiction Co  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Driving the Global Energy Transition * * * By Rashda Khan The University of Houston, the energy university with multiple energy-focused research centers, last week signed two memorandums of understanding with industry partners Promethean Energy and Endeavor Management. The agreements formalize the partnership to address the challenges of repurposing offshore infrastructure for clean energy use. B  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Venkatesh Balan sees a climate hero in an unlikely little creature: microalgae that have proven remarkably effective at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. * * * By Peter Simek In the Microbiome and Genomics Lab at the University of Houston at Sugar Land, Venkatesh Balan produces a glass flask containing a putrid green liquid. The contents resemble the aftermath of a clogged sink, but Balan believ  more

DENTON, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Research by University of North Texas professor Constance B. Hilliard has uncovered a possible cause of key health issues among American individuals of African descent. Hilliard, an African evolutionary historian in UNT's Department of History, found that certain illnesses common in many Black American communities -- like hypertension and kidney disease -- may be explained by unique genetic vari  more

DENTON, Texas, June 28 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas is making significant strides in supporting transfer students with the help of its Transfer Center. According to the Community College Research Center (CCRC), only 45% of Texas community college transfer students earn a bachelor's degree within six years. On the national level, that number is 48%. However, UNT's institutional research reveals that 68% of its 2017 transfer coh  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * University tripled paid undergraduate research opportunities in 2024 * * * Studies have shown that undergraduate students who participate in research activities under the guidance of a faculty member or mentor are more likely to finish college. That's one of the reasons why The University of Texas at Arlington has tripled its investment in specific undergraduate research op  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been rated number six of the top rising 25 institutions in North America, according to Nature Index, a database of author affiliations and institutional relationships. Nature Index tracks contributions to research articles published in high-quality natural-science and healt  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Patients with moderate to severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD) might have better symptom relief from ketamine infusions than from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but those with severe TRD could benefit more from ECT early in treatment, an analysis led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher shows. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, are the first to   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center developed nanoparticles that successfully edited the disease-causing gene in the lungs of a mouse model of cystic fibrosis (CF), swapping a mutated form with a healthy one that persisted in stem cells. Their findings, reported in Science, could offer hope for people with CF and other debilitating genetic lung diseases. "If these  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A UT Southwestern Medical Center study of hundreds of underserved women showed that depression and anxiety, in addition to physical factors such as a higher body mass index and previous births, are associated with lingering postpartum urinary incontinence. The findings, published in Urogynecology, shine a spotlight on these conditions that can carry stigmas but are largely t  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: A weekly dose of semaglutide 2.4 mg significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in people with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease but not diabetes, regardless of blood sugar level, according to a clinical trial including researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published in Diabetes Care, also show the red  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Mikaela Leevy will have her tuition and fees paid for as she pursues her degree * * * Mikaela Leevy, a graduate student in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship to pursue her doctoral degree. The NDSEG Fellowship Program is a competi  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranked these programs in the top 100 best graduate schools * * * The University of Texas at Arlington's graduate engineering programs were ranked among the top 100 in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, the latest sign of academic excellence at UTA. Additionally, the civil and mechanical engineering graduate programs each improved by  more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The Community Health Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by America's Essential Hospitals, a national trade association, for its work in redirecting high-risk, unfunded patients from overcrowded emergency rooms to a more appropriate care setting within the community. America's Essential Hospitals, which represents 300 hospitals that care for low-income and o  more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch has been named a recipient of the 2024 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association. "Receiving an HFMA MAP award and being recognized as a High Performing Revenue Cycle is extremely rewarding and a testament to the work we're doing each and every day," said Jamie Bailey, executive vice pre  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight welcomes Michael Warner as a senior policy advisor in the Public Policy & Regulation Group in Austin, Texas. Mr. Warner brings more than 25 years of government affairs experience at the state, local and federal levels of government. Most recently, Mr. Warner was the leader of Spencer Fane's Texas Governmental Affairs Group. Mr. Warner will lead and grow Holland & Knight's newly created   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partners Maya M. Eckstein and Lonnie D. "Chip" Nunley, III have been named 2024 Pro Bono Service Champions by the Virginia State Bar. Eckstein and Nunley are among the eight Virginia attorneys recognized for reporting the highest number of pro bono service hours for the July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Bar year. Additionally, 55 firm attorneys have been recogni  more

NEW YORK, June 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. through its United States-based subsidiary, Mitsui E&P USA LLC (MEPUSA), on the acquisition of an unconventional gas asset in Texas, from US oil & gas exploration and production companies Sabana, LLC and Vanna, LLC. The White & Case team was led by M&A partners Mingda Zhao and Emery Choi, Environment & Climate Change partner Taylor Pullins, Tax par  more

SAN JOSE, California, June 28 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * YK Communications leverages Calix partnership to build a complete business model around spectacular customer support and differentiated offerings--from a security-focused family package to outdoor Wi-Fi--yielding near-perfect Net Promoter Scores even among subscribers with recent trouble tickets, ensuring a competitive edge in expanding Texas markets * * * Tod  more