Thursday - November 21, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Monday October 28, 2024 ( 98 items )  

2023 U.S. Statistical Abstract: Powerboat Sales Trends Report Now Available
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Powerboat Sales Trends report, part of NMMA's 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available. The U.S. new powerboat market saw a downturn last year due to broader economic pressures and shifting consumer preferences. Total new powerboat unit sales declined 6.8% to 176,643 units in 2023. Notably, new jet boat sales saw a 44.3% increase i  more

ABS Honors Contributions and Achievements of Women in Maritime in the Arabian Gulf
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: (DUBAI) ABS celebrated the achievements of women in the Middle East and global maritime with an event titled Empowering Diversity: Women Leading the Way in Middle Eastern Maritime. More than 120 representatives from the region's maritime industries saw a panel discussion among executives from Hapag-Lloyd Middle East, Drydocks World, Bahri Ship Management and Adani Ports & Harbour Services Internationa  more

ABS Hosts U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop in Washington DC
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS helped bring together industry and government leaders for a U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop to help stakeholders align on key policy and commercial priorities. This was the third in a series of workshops organized to inform a U.S. national maritime strategy and was done in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Office of Senator Mark Kelly and Office of U.S. Representative M  more

America's Credit Unions: GoWest, Cornerstone Leagues Welcome Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- America's Credit Unions issued the following news: With federal lawmakers back home in their districts in advance of the November elections, credit union leaders are meeting with members of Congress and policymakers across the country - including Colorado, Arkansas and Texas. Cornerstone League recently brought leaders together with credit union champion Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., at TruService Community Federal Credit Union in Little Rock, Ark. The group discussed fraud   more

American Botanical Council: Cordyceps Adulteration Bulletin Published by Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: * * * New BAPP publication summarizes available information on adulteration and nomenclatural confusion of cordyceps * * * The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) announces the publication of a Botanical Adulteration Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis), documenting the many ways in which the fruiting body and mycelium of the fungus are m  more

American College of Emergency Physicians: Boarding Patients in Emergency Departments Nearly Doubles Daily Cost of Care, Study Finds
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: Extreme delays associated with boarding in the emergency department have become a national public health crisis. A study in the October issue of Annals of Emergency Medicine is the first of its kind to detail the daily costs of boarding for a hospital. "Our analysis found that caring for patients who are boarding in the emergency department nearly doubled the daily cost of care fo  more

Applications being accepted for USDA FAS Agricultural Export Market Challenge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service have announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024/2025 FAS Agricultural Export Market Challenge. This experiential learning opportunity is available for administrators/faculty from minority-serving institutio  more

ARC Group Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Reliable and Superior Investment Advisory Service and Its Market-Leading Position
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * ARC Group leverages its experience, expert workforce, and personalized customer relationships to build its brand among industry stakeholders and beyond. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the mid-market investment advisory services industry and, base  more

Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Commentary: Emergency Doctors Grapple With Abortion Bans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Emergency Doctors Grapple with Abortion Bans By Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer In states with abortion bans, emergency physicians often feel caught between confusing laws and their duty to provide quality care. We look at how the Dobbs decision has impacted emergency medicine. In February 2023, Kyleigh Thurman was sent home from a Texas emergency department (ED) ble  more

Baylor College of Medicine: FluMist - Who is the Nasal Spray Best For?
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine spray, was approved in September by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for at-home use starting in fall 2025. Currently, it can only be administered by a healthcare provider. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, details what FluMist is, its efficacy and how to decide if it is best for you. What is it?  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Study Increases Understanding of Why Recurrent Meningiomas are Aggressive
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified clinical and genetic predictors of multiply recurrent meningiomas (MRMs), a most aggressive form of this common brain tumor. Published in Science Advances, the study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors.  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Take Care of Your Mental Health This Election Season
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers advice to those experiencing distress throughout election season. "There is uncertainty with change," said Dr. Eric Storch, professor and vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and vice chair of psychol  more

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute Conducting PTSD Research With $2.7 Million Award From Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Novel treatment being studied in Level I trauma centers in Texas and Wisconsin * * * A unique tactic to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a physical injury is being studied in patients at Level I trauma centers in three medical centers in Texas and Wisconsin: * Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas * Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple   more

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Supports BCM Global Health's Cervical Cancer Project in Malawi
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization, has awarded Baylor College of Medicine Global Health $2.25 million for the Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Pilot Initiative in Malawi. Catharine Grimes, president, Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation), and Michael B. Mizwa, director, Texas Children's Global Health Network, Baylor College of Medicine Global Health, and board c  more

California City Denies Chinese-American Church Permit to Conduct Religious Services on Church Property
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * City denies permit after church purchases property for its congregation. * * * Santa Ana, CA--Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firm O'Melveny & Myers LLP sent a letter demanding the City of Santa Ana (CA) Planning and Building Agency grant Anchor Stone Christian Church's Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to use church property to conduct religious services. "It is indisputable that the City ha  more

California Parents Appeal to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Challenging Religious Discrimination in California School Funding
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Lower court dismissed the case stating there was no infringement of First Amendment rights when public funds were denied for homeschool families. * * * San Francisco, CA--First Liberty Institute and the law firm King & Spalding LLP filed their opening brief in an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging California school policies that discriminate against famil  more

Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Scientist Awarded NIH Director's New Innovator Award
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Javier Garcia Bermudez, Ph.D., and CRI colleagues to study how metastatic cancers overcome lethal oxidative stress * * * Javier Garcia Bermudez, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI), is one of 67 scientists awarded a 2024 National Institutes of Health High-Risk, High-Reward (HRHR) Research grant. Dr.  more

Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Scientists Discover Ancient Viral DNA Activates Blood Cell Production During Pregnancy, After Bleeding
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Morrison Lab study published in Science shows humans co-opted retrotransposons to avoid anemia during pregnancy * * * Ancient viral remnants in the human genome are activated during pregnancy and after significant bleeding in order to increase blood cell production, an important step toward defining the purpose of "junk DNA" in humans, according to new research from  more

College students selected for HACU's Leader-in-Residence program announced
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the students that have been selected for its Leader-in-Residence Program. A total of 50 college students from HACU-member institutions nationwide were selected to participate in the program. The students selected will attend the !Adelante! Leadership Institute on Nov. 1-3, 2024, as part   more

Construction Employment Increases In 40 States From September 2023 To September 2024, While 24 States Add Jobs From August To This Month
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Texas and Ohio Post Highest Monthly Increases, While Tennessee and North Dakota Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 40 states in September from a year earlier, while 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August  more

Consumer Brands Association Releases New Study: CPG Industry Drives Nearly $200 Billion Economic Impact in Texas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Brands Association issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new study released today by the Consumer Brands Association reveals the unparalleled economic impact of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in Texas. Conducted by PwC, the research highlights the CPG sector as a major manufacturing employer, supporting more than 1.8 million jobs in the state, which is more jobs than the population of Dallas, and contribu  more

Criminalizing Immigration: Influence of SB4, Texas's Regressive State Deportation Law
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 25 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Texas anti-immigrant laws are trickling to other states, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center pushes breaking data where the organization tracks some of these troubling trends. * * * (TEXAS) - Since Texas SB 4 was enacted, it has become a template of hate for other states. Our latest brief, "Criminalizing Immigration," outlines which communities are at risk of being harmed and ho  more

Del Mar College Foundation Receiving Nearly $1.9 Million City Council-Approved Grant to Enhance and Expand High-Demand Workforce Training Programs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Equipment and cutting-edge technology to keep South Texas Coastal Bend's economy globally competitive while preparing more graduates for local workforce needs * * * As the Coastal Bend economy continues to grow, the Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved today a nearly $1.9 million grant to help fill the gap between the number of skilled workers available and local jobs ready to be filled. The direc  more

EdTrust Launches First Comprehensive Digital Tool to Evaluate Social-Emotional Learning Assessments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 [Category: Education] -- Education Trust issued the following news release: EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve. Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserve  more

EdTrust Welcomes the Release of Proposed Hardship Relief Rule for Student Debt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 [Category: Education] -- Education Trust issued the following news release: EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve. Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserve  more

Erin Hannigan to succeed Robert Atherholt as professor of oboe at Rice's Shepherd School of Music
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Erin Hannigan's career spans more than three decades during which she has performed as a frequent concerto soloist for Dallas Symphony Orchestra and as guest principal oboist with orchestras across the country, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. (Photo by Sylvia Elzafon)The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is proud   more

Event to showcase AI-powered robots and technologies for space exploration Nov. 4-5
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Rice University Office of Innovation, in partnership with NASA, Purdue University and the Ion District, will host the In-Space Physical AI Workshop on Nov. 4-5. The event will bring together industry leaders, startups, government agencies and researchers to explore the cutting edge of AI in space exploration. Workshop sessions will cover a range of topics in physical AI robots or systems that apply AI to autonom  more

Family Asks Supreme Court to Hear Qualified Immunity Case Against SWAT Commander Who Ordered Officers to Raid Wrong Home
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: * * * Police stormed the wrong house and held innocent family at gunpoint, while executing a warrant for an alleged drug house at a different address * * * Today, an innocent family whose Lancaster, Texas, home was raided by a SWAT team in March 2019 asked the United States Supreme Court to hear their case against the SWAT team's lieutenant. Karen Jimerson and her partner, James Parks, have teamed u  more

From Houston to Scotland: Seed Grants Boosting Shared Energy Solutions and Innovations
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston and Scotland's Heriot-Watt University Boost Six Transatlantic Research Projects * * * By Rashda Khan The University of Houston and Scotland's Heriot-Watt University have awarded seed grants to six innovative energy projects as part of their transatlantic research collaboration. The projects, which bring together researchers from both universities, focus on cutting-edge soluti  more

Frost & Sullivan: Harnessing Generative AI in Healthcare and Improving Cardiometabolic Health With Precision Medicine - Key Opportunities and Insights
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Discover how Generative AI and precision medicine are transforming cardiometabolic health, enhancing patient care, and addressing key challenges. * * * In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, two powerful forces are reshaping how we diagnose, tre  more

Government Accountability Project: Independent Scientists Highlight Ongoing Concerns in East Palestine at Environmental Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: FORT WORTH, TEXAS - Today, Government Accountability Project whistleblower and independent environmental tester, Scott Smith, and a team of scientists including Don Brown, Bruce Vigon, and Dr. Beatrice Golomb, presented key findings from a target study on the environmental and health impacts of the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment disaster. The study unveiled today at   more

Great Plains Center of Excellence hosts inaugural conference on clean energy and workforce development
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Great Plains Center of Excellence convened its inaugural conference at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City. Held on Sept. 9-10, this landmark event attracted 100-plus participants from various states, including Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, Missouri, and California. It brought together experts, industry leaders and educators to discuss advancements in the clean energy sector. GPCoE is   more

HACU accepting applications for virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit, Nov. 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will be hosting a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit on Nov. 15, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. CT. Applications are being accepted from undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who are enrolled at a HACU-member institution nationwide. College students majoring in STEM and business-related fiel  more

HACU announces ten honorees to be recognized at 38th Annual Conference on Hispanic higher education, Nov. 1-3, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced 10 honorees will be recognized for their contributions to improving opportunities for college students. The awards will be presented during HACU's 38th Annual Conference, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity," taking pla  more

Hospital price increases since 2000 outpaced inflation by more than double, Baker Institute report says
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Hospital service prices surged more than 220% between 2000 and 2022, according to a report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. While hospitals attribute rising prices to increased operating costs particularly due to labor shortages from the pandemic evidence shows that hospital prices have consistently risen faster than other medical services since 2006, according to the authors. This surge in p  more

Human Rights Watch: Texas Targets Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Lawsuit Escalates US State's Crackdown on Medical Providers * * * The US state of Texas has filed a lawsuit (https://www.oag.state.tx.us/sites/default/files/images/press/SB14%20Illegal%20Procedures%20Lawsuit%20Filed%20Copy.pdf) against a Dallas-based doctor, accusing her of violating the state's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This case, among the first of its kind, underscores the severity of dracon  more

Jason Skoog Announced as OEM Perspective Keynote Speaker for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue 2025
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Oct. 24 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: Jason Skoog General Manager Peterbilt Motors CompanyRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, in partnership with MacKay & Company, is excited to announce that Jason Skoog , General Manager of Peterbilt Motors Company, will deliver the OEM Perspective Keynote at the upcoming Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) on Janua  more

Kaishan Recognized With Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Its Outstanding Contributions to the Industrial Air Compressor Industry
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Kaishan's robust R&D capabilities, strategic manufacturing processes, and energy-efficient solutions position it as a global leader in air compression technology. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently researched the industrial air compressor industry and, based   more

Lamar University Breaks Ground on $90M Library Renovation
BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Lamar University officially launched the $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library last week, marking the first major update to the iconic building since it opened nearly five decades ago. The groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks from university leaders, including Lamar University President Jaime Taylor, Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall, Lamar University's Acting P  more

LatinoJustice, Kirkland & Ellis, & Webber Law Celebrate Victory in Case Against Hays County
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: * * * Hays County Improperly Deleted Key Footage of Assault by Corrections Officer * * * Austin, TX - A judge for the US District Court for the Western District of Texas has recommended that the Hays County Jail be sanctioned for deleting video footage of an assault by a corrections officer in the case of Salvador Sanchez v. C.O. Thomas, et al. . US Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howell found that Sanchez's jail grie  more

Local Resident Suddenly Forced to Obtain Town Permit for Holding Religious Sign on Public Sidewalk
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Town's attempt to regulate speech and suppress religious expression on a public sidewalk is unconstitutional and an arbitrary overreach, law firm says. * * * Chapin, SC -- First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the Town of Chapin, South Carolina on behalf of local resident Ernest Giardino after he was told a permit was required to hold a sign and share his faith on a public sidewalk. "No one need  more

LU Professors Present Research on Vocal Techniques at International Conference
BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Dr. Serdar Ilban and Dr. James Han, faculty members from the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University, were invited to present their research at the 15th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVoC) held in Santander, Spain, from Sept. 4-7, 2024. The biannual conference provides a global forum where voice professionals from across pedagogical, artistic, medical, and scientific domains g  more

Majority of Harris County residents plan to vote in November, but many fear political unrest after Election Day
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new survey from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that 6 in 10 eligible voters in Harris County plan to participate in the November 2024 election figures on par with past presidential election turnout (58.4% in 2016 and 65.9% in 2020, respectively). Photo credit: Rice Kinder InstituteThe report, published online today, also revealed that while most voters are confident in an accurate vote   more

McCain Institute Panel Selected to Appear on Stage at SXSW(R) 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Panel discussion organized by the McCain Institute to feature young democracy activists discussing their fight against authoritarianism * * * The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today announced it was selected to appear at the South by Southwest(R) (SXSW(R)) 2025 festival in Austin, Texas. The McCain Institute's proposed panel, "The Next Generation  more

MD Anderson Expands Arts Experience Program to Enhance Healing and Well-Being for Patients
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: As part of its ongoing commitment to patient comfort and healing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a new focus on art to support the revitalization and expansion of its clinical facilities. This initiative will include the creation of a multisensory healing environment in both public spaces and patient care areas that are designed to  more

Mixed Status Families Ask Supreme Court to Lift Freeze on President Biden's Keeping Families Together Process
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, eleven directly impacted individuals and Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) members represented by Justice Action Center (JAC) and Make the Road New York (MRNY), filed an application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Texas v. DHS and allow the federal government to begin granting parole to mixed status families under President Biden's Keeping Familie  more

More Southern Glazer's Workers Join Teamsters Local 745
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: (FARMERS BRANCH, Texas) Merchandisers at the Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits distribution facility in Farmers Branch, Texas, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 745. They join 250 warehouse and delivery workers who formed their union with the Teamsters in 2023. "Workers throughout Dallas and the surrounding communities are recognizing that the best way to secure   more

New developmental psychology resource available from OpenStax
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: OpenStax, the world's largest publisher of open educational resources based at Rice University, announces the publication of the latest title in its social sciences collection, "Lifespan Development." This resource is free to anyone interested in learning, upskilling, reskilling or refining their knowledge of developmental psychology. Like all OpenStax resources, access to "Lifespan Development" is not limited to tra  more

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Guideline Highlights: Each year in the U.S., over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke Association urges health care professionals to screen people for stroke risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesit  more

NFL's Bears add lifesavers to the chain of survival in Chicago
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO, October 22, 2024 The American Heart Association and the Chicago Bears brought cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Girls Flag Football State Finals on Saturday, Oct. 19. More than 150 youth athletes, coaches and league administrators learned lifesaving skills building their c  more

Office of International Studies at SRSU Enters Partnership With Taiwan University
ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Office of International Studies at Sul Ross State University signed an agreement earlier in October with Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) in New Taipei City in Taiwan, the latest of several new Study Abroad partnerships aimed at developing more cultural learning opportunities. Esther Daganzo-Cantens, Ph.D., the Director of International Studies and a professor of Spanish, announced the partnership. "We   more

Partnership Formed Between Harte Research Institute and Gulf of Mexico Trust to Enhance Sustainability of the Texas Gulf Coast
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: The partnership forged between the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (HRI) and the Gulf of Mexico Trust (GOMT) is built on key shared missions with the overarching goal to enhance the health and sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico. From scientific research, conservation efforts, sustainable management, education, and outreach to policy advocacy  more

Rice Business conference Oct. 25 to explore diversity in business
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice Business' annual conference, "Sparking Success: The Intersection of Business and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," will take place Oct. 25. The event bring together academics, corporate leaders and communications experts for dialogue and skill-building around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in business. "Sparking Success" provides a forum for awareness and discussion with panels presenting the science of D  more

Rice launches RBL LLC to rapidly create biotech startups focused on delivering breakthrough therapies to patients
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Rice University issued the following news release: In a bold move to transform patient care, Rice University has launched RBL LLC, a pioneering biotech venture creation studio designed to rapidly build companies based on life-saving medical technologies developed out of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, the university's biotech innovation accelerator. The Rice Biotech Launch Pad, established last year, will continue to provide RBL with fully developed and de-risked techno  more

Rice's Shepherd School of Music presents enchanting performances of Handel's 'Alcina'
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Shepherd School of Music will present Handel's "Alcina," a baroque masterpiece of magic, deception and passion, in Brockman Hall for Opera Nov. 1 and 3. Under the direction of Crystal Manich and conducted by Louis Lohraseb, this production promises an engaging journey into a world of sorcery and timeless music, featuring some of Handel's most exquisite arias. "'Alcina' is my favorite Handel oper  more

Shipping is Entering the Fifth Industrial Revolution, Says ABS Chairman and CEO
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: "Maritime 5.0 will be defined by the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence, driving our complex industry to be safer, more efficient and more optimized, while emphasizing the increasing importance of the humans in the loop." That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, as he delivered the guest lecture for the National University Singapore's Master of Scie  more

SMU Solution May Be Key to Low-Cost, Long-Lasting Renewable Batteries for Electric Vehicles
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU engineer and his research team have found a way to make lithium-sulfur batteries last longer, with higher energy, than existing renewable batteries. * * * Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and other devices. But SMU mechanical engineer Donghai Wang and his research team have found a way to make   more

Southern Methodist University: Researchers Aim to Personalize Hazardous Weather Warning for Improved Safety
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU engineer received a National Science Foundation Planning Grant to revolutionize how weather warnings are issued in the U.S. and improve safety of communities. * * * Imagine if weather warning systems knew your daily commute. You could be alerted that a dangerous flash flood directly impacted your drive home, and you could choose a safer path. A new research project aims to make more persona  more

Study offers 'compelling evidence' for continuous stroke care improvement
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: A retrospective look at Get With The Guidelines(r) Stroke registry data from 2003 to 2022 finds substantial and sustained improvements in acute stroke care among those in the quality improvement program. Researchers found increased adherence to evidence-based stroke care translates to better clinical outcomes and, ultimately, more patients being discharged h  more

Sul Ross State University: Archives of the Big Bend Receives TSLAC Grant to Digitize Harry Warren Collection
ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: A TexTreasures grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will help to digitize the entire Harry Warren Papers collection beginning this fall at the Archives of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University in Alpine. The collection is expected to be freely available to the public by Fall 2025. The Harry Warren Papers consist of journals, correspondence, scrapbooks, biographical and historical m  more

SWANA Announces All-New Event for 2025 That Shifts Emphasis to Waste as a Resource
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: GRAPEVINE, TEXAS October 22, 2024 -- Today the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced its new event - RCon(TM). This premiere event, to be held for the first time November 12-15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, will live SWANA's principles of activating resource management and being climate champions. "This is a totally new conference that will replace SWANA's legacy  more

SWANA Welcomes Over 1,200 Waste and Resource Management Professionals to WASTECON 2024 for Knowledge-Sharing, Problem-Solving, and Unique Networking Fun
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: GRAPEVINE, TEXAS October 21, 2024 -- Waste and resource management professionals from 50 U.S. states and territories and seven countries are convening at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, this week for one of the largest gatherings of the solid waste and resource management community this year. SWANA is welcoming more than 1,200 attendees and 137 exhibitors and sponsor  more

SwRI and JPL Co-Led Study Offers Insights Into Mysterious Features on Airless Worlds
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * SwRI and JPL co-led study offers insights into mysterious features on airless worlds * * * A Southwest Research Institute researcher collaborated with a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to attempt to explain the presence of mysterious flow features that exist on the surfaces of airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta and Ceres, explored recently by the NASA Dawn mission,  more

SwRI Celebrates Groundbreaking of New 21,000-Square-Foot Clinical Supply Facility
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Southwest Research Institute broke ground today on a new 21,000-square-foot Clinical Supply Facility to support government and industry clients with integrated pharmaceutical and bioengineering research and development. "The new facility expands our bioengineering laboratory footprint and adds dedicated bioengineering production suites with filtered air and low airborne particulate c  more

Texas A&M Research Collaboration Fights Melanoma In Pigs Using Light And Ultrasound Therapy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The therapy could open new doors for low-cost, non-invasive treatments in pigs, humans and other mammals. * * * Texas A&M University researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are collaborating on a new project that studies how techniques using ultrasound and light -- including ultraviolet  more

Texas A&M Team Advances to DARPA AIxCC Finals
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A Texas A&M team was one of seven teams that qualified for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge finals. * * * By Michelle Revels A team led by Texas A&M University was one of seven teams selected to head to the finals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge (AIx  more

Texas A&M: 30 Years of Service - Watson Receives Rare ABET Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karan L. Watson received the prestigious Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her years of exceptional dedication and service to ABET. * * * By Katie Satterlee Dr. Karan L. Watson, Regents and Senior Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, joined the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technol  more

Texas A&M: New Energy-Efficient Interconnect Technologies for Microchips
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A research team at Texas A&M has received a $1.8M National Science Foundation Future of Semiconductor grant to develop new energy-efficient interconnect technologies for microchips. * * * By Michelle Revels Modern computing infrastructures in data centers or distributed computing systems contribute significantly to global electricity use. The increasing demand for elect  more

Texas Doctor Sues Biden-Harris Admin Over Unlawful Changes to Federal Health Privacy Laws
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Oct. 22 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: * * * ADF attorneys represent family physician in federal lawsuit challenging new rule that exceed government authority * * * AMARILLO, Texas - Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday to challenge the Biden-Harris administration's recent regulations that illegally restrict how doctors can protect patients from the harms of abortion and "gender transition." The U.S. D  more

The Ion adds new partners Oxy, Fathom Fund and Activate
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University and the Rice Real Estate Company are proud to announce new partnerships with Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy), Fathom Fund and Activate, marking a major milestone as the Ion is now 90% leased. These new leases highlight the Ion's growing role as a premier destination for partners dedicated to empowering startups and fostering technological innovation in Houston's thriving Midtown district. "As t  more

Travel Works for Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Joins U.S. Travel at Travel Works Power Hour Fireside Chat
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: Last week, Governor Greg Abbott joined U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman to amplify the impact the travel and tourism industry has on the booming Texas economy during a fireside chat at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth, attended by dozens of regional business leaders and local media. Travel is far more than a means to reach a destination; it is a dynamic force that po  more

TSTC's Professional Driving Academy Updates Training to Meet New Federal Mandate
ROSENBERG, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: (HARLINGEN, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Professional Driving Academy recently updated its four-week, 160-hour commercial driver's license (CDL) training in accordance with the newest federal mandate that took effect in spring 2024 to meet compliance as an accredited program for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry-Level Driver Training. The mandate is intended to create a simpl  more

Two Way Street: New Survey From USAA Shows Driving Apps Help Connect Parents and Young Drivers on Importance of Safe Driving, Leading to Safer Roads
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The United Services Automobile Association issued the following news release: * * * Data Reveals 87% of App-Using Parents Feel Their Child's Driving Improved, Citing Increased Awareness and Feedback * * * Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in teens (ages 15-18), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), yet so many can be prevented with effective safe driving habits. To kick off National Teen Driver Sa  more

UnidosUS Higher Education Survey Uncovers Severe Food Insecurity Among Latino College Students, Mental Health Crisis Compounds Academic Struggles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- UnidosUS issued the following news release: An alarming survey by UnidosUS and BSP Research reveals that a staggering number of Latino college students are grappling with severe food insecurity and many are considering leaving school altogether. Despite these challenges, Latino students continue to hold onto their aspirations for achieving a better life through higher education. The survey of 3,000 Latino college students or recent graduates aged 18-35, conducted across   more

University of Houston Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Reducing International Flights in Western Europe Results in Fewer Global COVID-19 Cases * * * By Laurie Fickman A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Nature on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world.By using a newly developed AI tool, the team identified hotspots of infection linked to air  more

University of Houston Researchers Awarded New Funding for Superconductivity Project
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: Researchers at the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston have received second-year funding from Intellectual Ventures, a global leader in the business of invention, to continue their important study of the retention at atmospheric pressure of high-pressure-induced/enhanced superconductivity. The project, which has been awarded $767,000 to date, is led by Paul C. W. Chu, T.L.L. Tem  more

University of Houston: Texas Voters Cite Concerns About Election Integrity
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * U.S. Elections Draw More Concerns, State and Local Elections Seen as More Secure * * * Two-thirds of Texas voters say they are confident the upcoming U.S. presidential election will be conducted fairly and accurately, but a sizeable majority expressed concerns about fraud, accurate counting of mail ballots, voting by non-citizens and other threats to the electoral process. Key Findings: * Approximately th  more

University of North Texas Health Science Center: 2023-24 Student Affairs Impact Report Released
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Reggie Johnson Andrea Tompkins, a 2022 graduate of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Medical Science program, was excited when she received her first medical school interview invitation. But she was also nervous because she didn't know what to expect at the interview and how she could prepare. Would her personal statement impress them? Woul  more

University of North Texas: HSC Spinout to Join StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot Community
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Nicole Luna Cx Precision Medicine, a groundbreaking diagnostics company founded on the research of Dr. Sid O'Bryant at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, recently was selected to join the prestigious StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot community. The recognition solidifies both CxPM and HSC's place at the forefront of the global effort to drive inno  more

University of St. Thomas-Houston: France, Italy, Costa Rica, and Mexico in September's Global Greater Things Line-Up
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: A key element of the University of St. Thomas' (UST) Greater Things 2030 Strategic Vision is leveraging international partnerships to support the University's overall goals for excellence as a world-class Catholic university. This commitment to global bridge-building accelerated in September through various exchanges. * * * Visit to France Dr. Hans Stockton, associate vice president for Internat  more

University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory: Frontier Fellows Tackle Humanity's Biggest Question - Where Do We Come From?
FORT DAVIS, Texas, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: This fall, The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Astronomy welcomes the inaugural class of postdoctoral fellows to its Cosmic Frontier Center. The Frontier Fellows will support the center, which launched earlier this year, in its mission to uncover the origins of galaxies in the universe through a combination of theoretical and observational astrophysics  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Can Snakes Shed Light on Human Regenerative Capacity?
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Arlington research on pythons provides insights into human diseases like diabetes and cancer * * * All animals possess some capacity for repairing and replacing the lining of their intestines, a process called intestinal regeneration. In mammals, including humans, this constant but relatively minor turnover of cells helps the intestine keep up with the daily requirement  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Day Family Gift to Expand Library Resources
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * The Day Family Research Lab seeks to foster research excellence * * * The James Day Jr. family has made a $100,000 gift to expand research resources and services for students and faculty at The University of Texas at Arlington. James (Jimmy) and Jennifer Day's gift has created The Day Family Research Lab, a new program that fosters research excellence at UTA by supporting  more

University of Texas-Austin: New Thermal Interface Material Could Cool Down Energy-Hungry Data Centers
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A new cooling technology could change how heat is managed in electronic devices -- from tiny semiconductors to massive data centers. A team led by scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin created a new "thermal interface material" that could organically remove heat from high-powered electronic devices, reducing or even eliminating the need for extensive cooling. The new material,   more

UNT's First-Generation Success Center Gets Boost From Capital One Support
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas' First-Generation Success Center has received financial support from Capital One for four consecutive years. The latest grant will help the Center strengthen support for first-generation programming and resources. "The grant will be instrumental in enhancing the center's key initiatives, include the First-Gen Experience and Career Week programs," said Desiree Padron, directo  more

US President Biden Awards National Humanities Medal to UH's Nicolas Kanellos
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Distinguished Professor Recognized for Contributions to Latino Literature, History * * * For more than four decades, the University of Houston's Nicolas Kanellos has played a major role in helping Latinos tell their stories. Whether it's through fiction, poetry, biographies or history, Kanellos has made an indelible impact on U.S. Latino culture. He has balanced his roles directing Arte Pu  more

UT Health San Antonio World-Renowned Expert in BRCA Research to Be Honored for Global Contributions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Patrick Sung, DPhil, director of the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute and associate dean for research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is the latest recipient of the 2024 Basser Global Prize. A leading researcher in the field of DNA damage repair and cancer biology, Sung has been awarded the pr  more

UT Health San Antonio-Led Study Finds Novel Role of BRCA1 in Tumor Suppression
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A new study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is shedding light on a novel role of breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) in tumor suppression. Individuals with inherited mutations in BRCA1 are predisposed to breast, ovarian and other cancers. BRCA1 helps prevent cancer by repairing damaged DNA, but how it does s  more

UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: American Medical Association Awards UT Health San Antonio 'Joy in Medicine' Designation for Reducing Physician Burnout
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- 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 earned the bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association as a Joy in Medicine(TM) health organization. The prestigious distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program and acknowledges   more

UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Gene-Mutation Pathway Discovery Paves Way for Targeted Blood Cancers Therapies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Approximately 30% of individuals with myeloid malignancy diseases have a mutation in a certain gene called tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2). This gene is responsible for providing instructions on creating certain proteins and is known to have a tumor-suppressive function. A study published Oct. 2 in Nature is the first to explain the pathway of TET2's e  more

UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Combining Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Improves Overall Survival in Patients With Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Approach achieved longest median overall survival published to date for systematic therapy in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma * * * Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with mutation-directed targeted therapy extended overall survival (OS) in patients with anaplastic thyroid carcin  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: AI Tool Helps Identify Heart Failure Risk in Diabetes Patients
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Machine learning model predicts high-risk diabetic cardiomyopathy, revealing potential for targeted prevention * * * Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a machine learning model that can identify patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition characterized by abnormal changes in the heart's structure and function that predisposes t  more

UTEP Researchers Develop Low-Cost Device That Detects Cancer in an Hour
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Particularly beneficial for rural U.S. areas, developing countries * * * Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device that can detect colorectal and prostate cancer more cheaply and quickly than prevailing methods. The team believes the device may be especially helpful in developing countries, which experience higher cancer mortality rates   more

UTEP's Hunt College of Business Launches Political Economy Minor
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * New program bridges philosophy, history, economics and political science * * * Starting this fall, students at The University of Texas at El Paso can enroll in a new Political Economy minor, housed in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business. The program prepares students for careers in economic analysis and policy in fields such as international relations and advocacy. With a focus on   more

UTMB Brain Health Institute Announces 2nd Annual Pilot Grant Program Winners
GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch Brain Health Institute, a neuroscience hub focused on rapidly transitioning groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical neuroscience to clinical applications, recently announced the awardees of its 2nd Annual Pilot Grant Program. "As we look to the future of brain health, the UTMB Brain Health Institute remains dedicated to leading the way in innovative app  more

UTMB Recognized With Specialty Excellence Clinical Achievements From Healthgrades
GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: The University of Texas Medical Branch announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades. Among UTMB's distinctions are for Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation's top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care. UTMB was also rated five stars for eight services, including trea  more

Venessa Hutchinson Joins the MADD Sports Advisory Board to Champion Mental Wellness and Personal Accountability in the Fight to End Impaired Driving
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is proud to announce the addition of Venessa Hutchinson to the MADD Sports Advisory Board. Hutchinson's addition reinforces MADD's ongoing commitment to safety, well-being, and the promotion of responsible behaviors within the sports community to end impaired driving. Hutchinson, a seasoned professional in the world of sports and professional football, brings her exte  more

WATT Fuel Cell Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2024 North America Technology Innovation Leadership Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Award recognizes WATT's production of high-efficiency solid-oxide fuel cell systems * * * Frost & Sullivan recently researched the high-temperature solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes WATT (https://wattfuelcell.com/  more