SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * Tickets Available Now at AXS.com Hulu to Serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival * * * WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today that A$AP Rocky, Coldplay's Chris Martin and The Weeknd are joining the lineup for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, taking place on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. WHO: The epic two-  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: * * * A&M-Commerce Assistant Professor Eralda Lameborshi will embark on an eight-month research excursion * * * Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor Eralda Lameborshi, Ph.D., received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. The Fulbright Award allows higher education faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields, to teach, conduct resea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * First-of-its-kind study reveals viewers from minority groups, current smokers and those with lower education or income levels are more likely to encounter tobacco-related programming * * * Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law. Investigators from the Texas Attorney General's Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to identify potential voter registration of noncitizens in Texas. The investigation has   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led a coalition of 16 states and America First Legal to sue the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and other Biden Administration officials. The new lawsuit aims to stop an unlawful agency rule granting hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens the ability to "parole in place." This change would allow certain classifications of i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: On August 20, 2024, Attorney General Ken Paxton's Election Integrity Unit executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties as part of an ongoing election integrity investigation. In 2022, the Election Integrity Unit received a referral from the 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Louis regarding allegations of election fraud and vote harvesting that occurred during the 2022   more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Three Arkansas Tech University students earned awards at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference this summer in Orlando, Fla. Senior Julia Matteson of Centerton won first place in the national foundations of management competition, while junior Tibor Hollmann of Joshua, Texas, finished fifth in the national hospitality administration event. Olivia Johnson of Pottsvi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $17 million in grants by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities. CPRIT awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research to create a regional hub to serve as a support for infrastructure, services, community engagement and workforce development to advance research and drive innovation in clinical translatio  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: An international team of scientists has uncovered a mechanism by which acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells sustain their growth. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine in Austria and Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Spain discovered that AML cells prevent the synthesis of proteins that suppress their growth by forcibly isolating the mRNAs that encode   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research to create a regional hub to serve as a support for infrastructure, services, community engagement and workforce development to advance research and drive innovation in clinical translational   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 19, 2024 - CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announced its Indiana-based electric utility business, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, has issued an All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) to meet the evolving energy needs of its 150,000 electric customers in southwestern Indiana. "As we continue to transition our electric generation resources, we are focused on diversifying our energy port  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by OpenAI, could help humans with daily, creative tasks even tasks typically thought to require the human ability to "read between the lines," according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven to be superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any technical  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: In ceremonies Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the awarding of a grant sustaining the critical Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program through funding of $1,473,960 from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). "The SANE grant will train registered n  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Imagine being transported to a new world with the push of a button. By picking from a selection of stories in their campus's book vending machine, Dallas ISD students are able to do just that. The initial book vending machines, introduced in 2022 through a partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, began in three schools to foster a love of reading and help students build an at-home libr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation Center for Experimental Therapeutics, a Phase 1 clinical trial program that will provide its patients the opportunity to enroll in early phase clinical trials targeting a wide range of malignancies. The program's first trial, which includes a novel therapy targeting a mutation com  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Longtime Natural Sciences faculty member received award during fall convocation * * * By Richrd Guerrero Del Mar College (DMC) Biology Professor Bob Long remembers the day he had a heart attack with great clarity. He recalls that while it was minor, he experienced chest pain. Beyond his own health concerns, Long says what he remembers most about that experience is the extended team who helped that day in the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * Mike Garcia, Monica De La Cruz, Lori Chavez DeRemer, and Anna Paulina Luna among those who "continue to downplay the climate crisis" * * * New reporting from Telemundo exposes how extreme Republican policies denying the climate crisis harms U.S Latinos, one of the communities who are the most affected by climate change. From California and Oregon, to Texas and Flo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Findings from UTSW study offer potential applications in cancer treatment, nuclear accidents, and space exploration * * * Metformin, a well-tolerated diabetes drug prescribed to as many as 150 million people worldwide, may also protect cells from radiation damage, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, could have broa  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Entomologist Shares Latest Control Strategies * * * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As reports of fall armyworms continue across Tennessee, an entomologist with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture encourages residents to monitor their land for this migratory pest. "Fall armyworms travel north from Texas, passing right through Tennessee and neighbor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Study finds cost benefits--but at a possible risk to quality * * * Large hospital systems control eight out of 10 hospital beds in the United States--and they continue to grow--but little has been known until now about how system ownership affects hospital operations. To learn more, Benjamin Ukert, PhD, and Elena Andreyeva, PhD, both with the Texas A&M University School   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 24 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University is pioneering a partnership with a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer to innovate groundbreaking UAS technology. MSU's Agricultural Autonomy Institute, or AAI, and Hylio, a Texas-based drone manufacturer, are leading the way in researching the emerging technology of agricultural spray drones. These advanced systems are poised to revolutionize how farmers manage agricultur  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. "As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity," said Governor Abbott. "Texans are strongly ur  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today honored Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw's selfless dedication and service to the State of Texas throughout his more than 40-year career as a law enforcement officer and 15 years leading the agency at the DPS Recruit Class A-2024 Graduation Ceremony in Austin. During his keynote address, the Governor also celebrated new graduates who wi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with Coahuila Governor Manolo Jimenez Salinas to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the creation of the single state of "Coahuila y Tejas" and bolster the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Coahuila during a signing ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. "Today is a historic day where we reco  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP represented TPG Real Estate Credit in a $150 million refinancing for a multifamily development in Brooklyn, New York. The transaction involved refinancing a $137 million mortgage provided to the developers for the property. The new financing replaces a previous $137 million construction loan issued in 2022. The project consists of an eight-story building located in Williamsburg,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: Houston Christian University's Bachelor's degree programs in Cyber Engineering and Electrical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and its Bachelor's in Computer Science has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Librarian Jon Shaw has been named a 2024 Education Champion by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The prestigious honor was announced during the AWS Imagine conference held July 23-24 in Austin, Texas. Shaw's nomination, submitted by Amazon Nashville, commends his pivotal role in transforming IT infrastructure, fostering research and innovation, and enhancing digital preservation at Vanderbilt's Jea  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: HPU alumna Abigail (Brown) Rainey '20 will present her first solo art exhibition August 23-October 6 at HPU's Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center. The exhibition is titled (Un)common Grace: All That I Don't Deserve. Viewers are invited to attend the exhibition's reception on Friday, August 23, from 6-8 p.m. and a workshop on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the gallery. The  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeart's Coverage Will Bring Performances by Post Malone, Doja Cat, LISA, Jelly Roll, Rauw Alejandro and Others to Millions of Listeners Across America on iHeartMedia Stations and the iHeartRadio App Premiere Networks to Offer Global Citizen Festival to International Radio Stations * * * New York - August 21, 2024 - For the 12th year, iHeartMedia will join forces with international advocacy organization Glob  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Intermed Labs (IL), in collaboration with Marshall Health Network (MHN), has launched Kneedle LLC, a company featuring an innovative medical device designed to significantly enhance the detection of infections in joint replacement surgeries. The patent-pending device was co-invented by Ali Oliashirazi, M.D., professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled Pinon Midstream, LLC, a Black Bay Energy Capital portfolio company, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by an Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) affiliate in a debt-free transaction for $950 million in cash consideration. Pinon Midstream provides natural gas gathering and treating services in the core of the prolific eastern flank of the Delaware Basin i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled the seller of natural gas properties in eastern Texas on a purchase and sale agreement with Diversified Energy Co. PLC (LSE:DEC)(NYSE:DEC). Notably, the Assets contain a significant Proved Developed Producing (PDP) component, approximately $68 million, which will be purchased by Diversified. Concurrently, an active third-party development company with operations in the ar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded nine grants totaling over $21.4 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of two new core facilities, faculty recruitment and groundbreaking cancer research across all areas of the institution. "We are enormously appreciative of CPRIT's support of impactful cance  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring a combination treatment for gastric cancer, positive ADC results in colorectal cancer, and a new understanding of liver regeneration * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Shepherd School of Music is celebrating the return of alumnus Cristian Macelaru and the addition of opera luminary Patrick Summers to its faculty. Macelaru will serve as distinguished visiting artist from the 2025-26 season through 2027-28, building on the conductor's array of international roles in classical music. Summers, the artistic and music director of Houston Grand Opera (HGO), will as  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A large multi-institutional collaboration, led by Northwestern University, has received $26 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch a new Engineering Research Center (ERC) dedicated to revolutionizing the ability of robots to amplify human labor. The NSF grant will fund the new center across five years, with the ability to renew for another $26 million for an additional five years. It  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 21 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Natural rubber is a crucial material with limited and therefore vulnerable sources Caltech is joining a multi-institution effort to develop domestic sources of natural rubber--a crucial material that is often irreplaceable by synthetic alternatives. Dubbed the Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security (TARDISS) Engineering Research Center (ERC), the $26 mi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could help humans with daily, creative tasks -- even those typically thought to require the human ability to "read between the lines," according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven to be superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: Nearly half of Texans plan to vote for former Republican President Donald Trump in November, according to a new survey of likely voters, while 44.6% support the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. While Trump has increased his vote share slightly in the past two months - 49.5% now, compared to 48.9% in June - Harris has chipped away at his lead, shrinking the gap to just under 5 points. That'  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Augusta, Georgia (WJBF-D3 DMA #110); Monroe, Louisiana (KARD-D2 DMA #142); Wichita Falls, Texas (KFDX-D3 DMA #149); Terre Haute, Indiana (WTWO-D2 DMA #159); and Utica, New York (WFXV-D2 DMA #171), will become affiliates of The CW Network. All five local st  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * Lawsuit Alleges Price-Fixing Cartel Harms Renters and Undercuts Fair Housing Market * * * Today Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined the US Department of Justice ("USDOJ") in an antitrust enforcement action against RealPage Inc. ("RealPage"), filed in US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, RealPage offers pro  more

GENESEO, New York, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Distinguished Professor of Geological Sciences D. Jeffrey Over, as part of a team of researchers, has been awarded a $105K National Science Foundation collaborative research grant for a project titled, "Collaborative Research: Integrated Late Devonian Earth evolution: Diverse perspectives on ocean-climate-biosphere interaction from Laurentia and Gondwana." During the three-year p  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Regents' Research Excellence Program is largest state-funded research program in UTEP history State of the University Highlights: * Regents Excellence most significant advancement in UTEP research since achieving R1 status * UTEP brings in record fundraising haul for fourth year in a row * New campus master plan envisions new student housing, union, student success center,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Keratin intermediate filaments appear to have dual role, UTSW study suggests * * * An extensive family of proteins that gives human skin mechanical strength also appears to organize molecular signals that control skin cell activity, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. Their findings, published in Developmental Cell, could lead to new way  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Scientists have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function, which is important for understanding how they work in living systems. While recent artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made it possible to predict what proteins look like in their resting state, figuring out how they move is still challenging because there are not enough direct data from experiments on protein motion  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique texture traps air in its nanosized ridges and folds. Alexandria Carter and Michael King (Photo by Gustavo Raskosky)Rice University bioengineers report harnessing the lotus effect to develop a system for culturing cancer cell clusters that can shed light on hard-to-study tumor properti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: HOUSTON (August 15, 2024) Rice Innovation announced its two most recent awardees of the One Small Step Grant , marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for these Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the grant aims to support lab-stage projects across campus, providing crucial capital for projects to spin out of the university and successfully attract inves  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As the Houston Independent School District looks to voters to approve a historic $4.4 billion bond in November, surveys conducted in January and August by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research found robust support among residents who live in the district. More than 75% of in-district respondents signaled their support for a bond that does not result in a tax increase. Photo credit: 123rf.com."School b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is preparing for a monumental milestone, beginning a multiyear celebration this fall in honor of the school's 50th anniversary. The celebratory crescendo begins with the 2024-25 season, which features an array of bold and dynamic programming for its orchestra, opera and chamber music programs, plus recitals by faculty and guest artists performing numerous world premiere   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Study finds trust between patient and provider is key--and is a two-way street * * * Rural Americans have higher rates of lung, colorectal and cervical cancers and higher cancer death rates overall compared to their metropolitan counterparts. They also have lower access to cancer screening, treatment and specialty care, are less likely to have access to reliable transport  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Rice University Office of Innovation has appointed Sanjoy Paul as executive director of the Rice Nexus, the university's premier innovation factory in the Ion that will offer state-of-the-art facilities for prototyping, testing and launching new ventures by Rice faculty and students. Opening this fall, the Rice Nexus is designed to derisk, develop and deploy new technology to bridge the gap between the university   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, dean of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's School of Health Professions, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the medical profession through excellence in pat  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * New Learning Commons houses existing Debby Ellis Writing Center and newly-established Tutoring Center inside A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center. * * * Southwestern University is thrilled to introduce the Professor John Score II Learning Commons, another powerful resource that Pirates will be able to take advantage of during their collegiate journeys. Located on the first floor of the A. Frank Smith, Jr. L  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Research shows children, young adults and rural patients have benefitted the most from a 2019 Colorado law that caps insulin prices * * * By George Hale Diabetes affects millions of Americans, with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed each year. This chronic condition is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and accounts for more than $320 billion in annual   more

ROLLA, Missouri, Aug. 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Cavitt Bruhn, a junior in mechanical engineering from Plano, Texas, and a goalkeeper for S&T's men's soccer team, will be taking a trip to southwest Michigan next week to compete in the PIT Collegiate Throwdown (PCT). The event is an international CrossFit competition in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers, Michigan, that will be held Aug. 27-30. To earn an invitation to compete, Cavitt participated in a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The end of the COVID-19 pandemic ended Medicaid access for millions and researchers are finding bipartisan support for easing the enrollment burden. * * * By Ann Kellett More than 23 million Americans who were granted Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic lost their coverage starting in March 2023 after the pandemic was declared no longer a public health emergency. Many likely will not  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center issued the following news release: * * * As the home for Horizon and future LCCF systems, TACC will leverage the advantages of colocation including a campus that will accommodate high-density deployments with low-cost renewable power * * * The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The Universitiy of Texas at Austin today announced it has chosen Sabey Data Centers (SDC Austin) as its colocation p  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Dr. Rebecca Legere, a doctoral student and incoming faculty member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has won the 2024 Elaine and Bertram Klein Development Award, a highly competitive career development award of $20,000 from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The award, which is issued annually t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Candice Chu has created a "virtual study partner" to help veterinary students prepare for exams. * * * A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is discovering new ways for veterinarians to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in both the clinic and the classroom. Dr. Candice C  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Candice Chu has created a "virtual study partner" to help veterinary students prepare for exams. * * * By Courtney Price A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is discovering new ways for veterinarians to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in both the clinic and the classroom. Dr. Candice Chu, an assistant professor in the VMBS' Depa  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Both species may contribute to disease recirculation among each other's populations, and diseases that have already devastated bighorns could be present in aoudad with unknown effects. * * * By Courtney Price A team of researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that aoudad -- an animal in the sheep and goat family -- can catch and s  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Both species may contribute to disease recirculation among each other's populations, and diseases that have already devastated bighorns could be present in aoudad with unknown effects. * * * A team of researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that aoudad -- an animal i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2024: Texas A&M University's Division of Research today called for eligible faculty to submit proposals to its Targeted Proposal Teams (TPT) program for the 2024-25 academic year. The program is designed to encourage interdisciplinary research and to leverage external funding from government agencies and private foundations. Proposal submissions are due by Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. An information se  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Vice President and Galveston Campus Chief Operating Officer Michael Fossum, a former astronaut, explains how Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are spending their time on the International Space Station. * * * Texas A&M Vice President Col. Michael E. Fossum describes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore as former military combat pilots who know how to accept a mission -- "even   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- 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 518,300 illegal immigrant apprehe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the resignation of the Honorable Charles "Doc" Anderson, and its acceptance, have caused a vacancy to exist in Texas House of Representatives District No. 56, which is wholly contained within McLennan County; and WHEREAS, Article III, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution and Section 203.002 of the Texas Election Code require that a special election be ordered upon such a vacancy, and Section 3.003(  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Powder X-ray diffractometer. To the untrained ear, it sounds like something a super villain would wield in a comic book showdown. But in reality, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) is one of the most utilized tools in materials science and engineering. And thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Texas Lutheran University will soon have the technology. "An X-ray diffractometer shines X-rays on a powder-s  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Texas Lutheran University President Dr. Debbie Cottrell has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Presidents Council. The National Collegiate Athletic Association exists to regulate student athletics among its member schools, and the Presidents Council is the highest governing body in Division III. The council serves to implement policies adopted by the Association's Board of Governors and establishes and directs g  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Although fish in the Xiphophorus genus have long had an important role as models for evolutionary biology and human disease research, the origins of the genus and the interrelation of the various species have been shrouded in uncertainty and disagreement. Now, researchers from Texas State University have led an international team from the U.S., Korea and Germany in a groundbreaking study that not   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Socialization is crucial to children's development from an early age, shaping their skills and fostering companionship and empathy. Relationships teach young children about perspective, taking turns and meaningful friendships. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist explains the importance of socialization for children while offering tips for parents of children who struggle in social settings. "[Socializat  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Week 1 Game Crew - Play-By-Play Voice Ari Wolfe, Analyst Darius Walker & Reporter Jared Greenberg San Jose State & New Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo to Kick Off Season Against Sacramento State - Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m. ET on truTV & Max Opening Week on truTV & Max to Continue with San Diego State & Debut of New Head Coach Sean Lewis vs. Texas A&M Commerce on Satu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine will send a series of human health research experiments aboard the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, the first in a series of human spaceflight missions from the Polaris Program. TRISH will join other institutions to send a number of experiments into high-altitude Earth orbit. TRISH will use federal funding from i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Researchers are working to create a digital twin of the College Station campus to optimize class times and locations. * * * By Alyssa Schaechinger Texas A&M University researchers are working to create a campus "digital twin" that could lower commute times, enable students to plan efficient schedules, and help course schedulers to maximize classroom use. If implemented, this collaborative rese  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Sergio Mendez and Jordan Nelson, two biology students from Lamar University, have taken important steps toward their medical careers this summer through their participation in the prestigious Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). The program, established by the Texas Legislature in 2001, is designed to support economically disadvantaged Texas students in their journey to becoming physicians. JAMP, which partners with 68   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: As the University of Houston welcomes students for fall classes, the campus is buzzing with excitement and energy, fueled by the arrival of its largest freshman class ever. More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester -- a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH. This growth underscores UH's rising reputation as a destination for top-tier students seeking a world-c  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * A Nobel-winning Biologist, Two Engineering Schools, and a Vial of Houston Rainwater Cast New Light on the Origin of Life on Earth * * * One of the major unanswered questions about the origin of life is how droplets of RNA floating around the primordial soup turned into the membrane-protected packets of life we call cells. A new paper by engineers from the University of Houston's   more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas (UNT) Foundation has been awarded a $1.1 million M-Pact Fund grant from the Moody Foundation to enhance educational opportunities for students with foster care experience across the state. UNT will manage the M-Pact Fund grant in partnership with Education Reach for Texans, a statewide nonprofit that focuses on improving post-secondary education outcomes for students who hav  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas-Houston is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Pomilla as the new Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator. Pomilla brings a wealth of experience in human resources leadership, particularly in global benefits and total rewards at the corporate level. A Wealth of Experience Before joining the University of St. Thomas, Pomilla served   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Federally sponsored research at UTA contributed $77 million to the U.S. economy * * * In 2023, federally sponsored research at The University of Texas at Arlington accounted for $77 million in expenditures, with about $40.7 million spent on research-related goods and services in Texas. That more than doubles the total for 2022, when federally sponsored research at UTA contr  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Texas Medical Branch researchers more than $4.1 million over the next five years to test an anti-inflammatory drug capable of reaching and treating a fetus during pregnancy to prevent preterm birth. The research, led by Dr. Ramkumar Menon, professor and Director of Basic and Translational Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gyne  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * It's important to determine when your visible veins are harmless and when they are signs of underlying health issues. * * * By Teresa Saenz Have you ever wondered why some veins appear enlarged and twisted and cause discomfort? Varicose veins are a common vascular condition identified by bulging veins that can be seen through the skin. Monitoring changes and recognizing symptoms can help determ  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 24 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State's new head of the Department of Chemistry in the university's College of Arts and Sciences originally hails from England, but most recently was a University of Texas at Arlington faculty member with more than 20 years of experience in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Professor Carl Lovely began his MSU role on August 1. He served as the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Bioch  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Young Women's STEAM Academy, Dallas ISD's first all-girls legacy school, began the 2024-2025 school year with an inaugural freshman class as part of its expansion - and the Young Women's Preparatory Network's newest members. In support of YWSA's integration to the network, Texas Instruments Foundation donated a $2 million grant in an effort to shrink the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mat  more