PLANO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * Company remains committed to reinvesting in U.S. manufacturing operations, environmental sustainability and stable employment * * * GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2024) - Transformation continues at Toyota Kentucky with a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility and further support electrification efforts. The facility is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways * Airbnb is rolling out anti-party technology in countries and regions globally to help reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive parties over NYE. * Nearly 74,000 people globally were deterred from booking last New Year's Eve. * * * This New Year's Eve, Airbnb is introducing measures to help reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive pa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * More than 55% of stays took place outside of major cities, dispersing these positive benefits beyond traditional tourist destinations. * Domestic travelers and families particularly appreciate affordable and flexible accommodation options provided by STRs. In 2023, 67% of stays in the EU were made by Europeans, and nearly four out of ten travelers booked  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following agency statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways * Product and policy updates informed by Project Lighthouse have supported hundreds of thousands of bookings in the US over two years. * Following these changes, the booking success rate has improved for all perceived racial groups since 2021, leading to more bookings for all. * The largest booking success rate disparity in 2021, between gues  more

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * * Standard i-FORCE powertrain with up to 278 Horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of Torque * Available i-FORCE MAX with up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of Torque * Standard power rear window with an available hands-free power liftgate * First-ever Trailhunter and Platinum grades now offered * Available 14-inch Touchscreen Display * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard on all models * MSRP starting at $40,770, plus $  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- American Airlines issued the following news: * * * - For the 2025 program year, status and reward levels will stay the same, making it straightforward for members to achieve or retain status. - New Loyalty Point Reward choices make the entire travel journey even more personalized. - Members enjoy even more ways to use their miles, including for food and beverage purchases in flight. - Members have more time to use systemwide upgrades. - Higher Million Miler TM  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 10 -- American Airlines issued the following news: Together with the Female Founder Collective (FFC) and Nyakio Grieco, founder of beauty retailer and amenity kit partner Thirteen Lune, American Airlines and its AAdvantage Business program recently chatted business travel at the second annual FFC Nette Retreat. The gathering of approximately 50 high-growth female founders revealed the importance of in-person interaction and relationship building required to secure fundin  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Holiday marathons include "Classic Christmas Collection" on Dec. 24, "Yule Log" and "Christmas Through the Years" on Dec. 25, "Drew Carey's New Year's Eve Party" on Dec. 31 and "New Year's Day Fresh Start Marathon" on Jan. 1 * * * Antenna TV is your destination for comfort and joy this holiday season. Enjoy curated episodes from the classic television shows you know and   more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Dec. 7 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Catherine Ann (Marshall, '94) Rudowsky's career journey in higher education "had a wonderful start at AU." "I think the single greatest thing I learned is critical thinking," said the 1994 Ashland University graduate who was recently named the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. "I also gained confidence while at AU. Like most college students, those years are an opportuni  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Key Takeaway: * AT&T redeemed the outstanding principal amount of its 5.625% Global Notes due 2067 * * * AT&T (NYSE:T) today redeemed the outstanding principal amount of its 5.625% Global Notes due 2067 (CUSIP 00206R409, NYSE ticker symbol TBC) (the "Notes"). The Notes were redeemed at the redemption price of $830,285,156.25, which is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued inte  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways: * The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on February 3, 2025. * * * The board of directors of AT&T (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. The board of directors also declare  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 11 -- BakerHostetler, a law firm, issued the following news release: AUSTIN -- Dec. 10, 2024 -- BakerHostetler announced today it will open a full-service office in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 1, 2025, further expanding its presence in the state. The Austin office will be BakerHostetler's 18th in the United States and the third in Texas, joining its other Texas locations, in Houston and Dallas. The Austin office opening will coincide with the addition of 10 highly accomplished  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Large-scale protein and gene profiling have massively expanded the landscape of cancer-associated proteins and gene mutations, but it has been difficult to discern whether they play an active role in the disease or are innocent bystanders. In a study published in Nature Cancer, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine revealed a powerful and unbiased machine learning-based approach called FunMap for a  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and forty-one cents ($1.41) per share of common stock, payable Feb. 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 21, 2025. Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was form  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's Spanish for Law Enforcement and Social Work class concluded with a special ceremony honoring the students' completion of coursework on December 5. The curriculum was designed to teach Spanish specifically for application in the law enforcement and social work fields. Spanish for Law Enforcement has been offered as a class in previous years, but this was the first time that the course's cont  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new study from Rice University sheds light on the complex moral foundations of Christian nationalism (CN), showing that understanding the different intuitions behind it can help us better grasp its political and social impact. Kerby Goff, associate director of research at Rice's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, explains, "Christian nationalism is the belief that America was foun  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: The City of Alexandria's new Police Chief, Tarrick McGuire was officially sworn in by the City of Alexandria Chief Circuit Court Judge, Lisa B. Kemler, on December 10, 2024. Alexandria City Manager James Parajon appointed Tarrick McGuire as the new Police Chief for the City of Alexandria in November, effective November 25. Coming from the Arlington Police Department in Texas, where he   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) ("COP") announced today the pricing terms of its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Offers" or collectively, the "Tender Offer") of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ConocoPhillips Company ("CPCo") to purchase: (1) any and all of Marathon Oil Corporation's ("Marathon") debt securities listed in the first table below (collectively,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) ("COP") today announced that, in connection with the previously announced offers to eligible holders to exchange (each, an "Exchange Offer" and collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes issued by Marathon Oil Corporation ("Marathon") as set forth in the table below (the "Existing Marathon Notes") for up to $4,000,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) ("COP") announced today the early results of the previously announced cash tender offers (the "Offers" or collectively, the "Tender Offer") of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ConocoPhillips Company ("CPCo"). In addition, COP further announced that it has amended the Offers by increasing the Maximum Offer Reference Amount (as defined below) f  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, Dec. 14 (TNSadm) -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: In an effort to expand access and boost enrollment, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) will offer a tuition rate equal to the university's in-state rate to new students in bordering states and California, Nevada, and Texas as well as five countries, marking one of the institution's most ambitious recruitment initiatives to date. Reduced Tuition Rate The Regional In-State  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Growing up on a ranch in the rough, desert country of Pecos County, Texas, N. Malone Mitchell Jr. was no stranger to the value of hard work. He credits his parents for instilling strong values and work ethic in him during his childhood. "Ranching is what I did as a youth, and it is what I always wanted to do," Mitchell said. "I am still doing it just ranching taking care of the livestock and the land." At 4  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas A&M University Commerce campus issued the following news release: Dr. Albers is poised to build on the College of Business's tradition of excellence. After a competitive national search, Dr. Nancy Albers has been named dean of the College of Business at East Texas A&M University. The College of Business houses the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Management and Economics, and Marketing and Business Analytics. It offers ten undergraduate degrees, 11 grad  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 12 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Expects to deliver growth potential of $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in cash flow/1 Key elements of ExxonMobil's 2030 plan: * Increasing Pioneer acquisition average annual synergies by over 50% to more than $3 billion/2 * Growing new business earnings potential to $3 billion/3 * Adding $7 billion more in structural cost savings vs. 3Q2024   more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 12 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following agency statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Our Proxxima polyolefin thermoset resin systems are paving the way in construction, coatings and transportation - Proxxima systems have proven uses in several industries. - The total addressable market could reach $30 billion by 2030. - We're using our expertise and industry knowledge to expand globally. * * * The Proxxima systems scale-up has b  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following agency statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * * Liquified natural gas plays a crucial role in meeting energy demand and reducing emissions. * ExxonMobil's LNG portfolio is on track to double by 2030 to continue to meet global needs. * * * Our Global Outlook projects energy demand will increase by 15% to support a growing population and rising living standards, especially in developing countri  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Texas Farm Credit District stockholders have re-elected John L. "Jack" Dailey of Extension, Louisiana, to the Farm Credit Bank of Texas board of directors. Additionally, the board has reappointed Dorothy Nichols of Reston, Virginia, as an outside director. Both will begin three-year terms on January 1, 2025. Dailey, a board member since 2019, chairs the bank's compensation committee and ser  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) co-led a global research team that discovered the answer to a long-standing question in malaria research: Do people who live in areas where malaria is ever-present develop broadly neutralizing antibodies against the malaria parasite? The answer is yes, as presen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a federal order for the testing of the nation's milk supply. This order comes following the increase in bird flu cases. The virus was first detected in March in a Texas cow and has since continued to spread. Under this federal order, regulators will be able to test samples from dairy farms. The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight an  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the College of Education at Texas State University the Augustus F. Hawkins Center of Excellence grant. The five-year, $2.74 million grant will establish the Hawkins Center of Excellence in Educator Preparation at TXST. The new center will house Project ADAPT (Accelerated Development of Aides into Professional Teachers), a new innovative grow-your-own teacher cer  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes Boone advised Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) in the successful closing of a $303.5 million loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This milestone financing will drive the expansion of Eos' manufacturing capabilities for its innovative zinc-based, long-duration energy storage systems under Project AMAZE (American Made Zinc Energy). Global Projects Co-Chair Gilbert Porte  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: 2025 has the potential to be a pivotal turning point for global real estate markets, according to leading global real estate investment manager Hines' 2025 Global Investment Outlook report. The report, titled "A New Dawn: Seizing Real Estate's Moment of Opportunity," highlights the key trends and sector-specific strategies Hines sees shaping the global real estate market as it transit  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University was recently notified that the university has been selected as a recipient of a $90,000 Department Grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation. The grant will be distributed over the next three years beginning in June 2025. The Welch Foundation is committed to the mission of "Advancing Chemistry and Improving Life" through grant-making in several capacities, all relating to chemistry. "We are   more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University received recognition of a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Austin on Dec. 10. The university submitted a 10-year reaffirmation compliance report to SACSCOC that included responding to 73 compliance standards. After review, HPU had zero findings of non-compliance. Dr. C  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP continues to expand in London with the addition of nearly a dozen highly regarded energy and project finance lawyers. Partners Charles Morrison, Dimitri Papaefstratiou, Simon Collier, Harry Brunt, Counsel Joseph Lam, and Consultant Grant Henderson, along with five associates, have joined the firm from Ernst & Young's legal services arm, EY Law. The team focuses on transactions in var  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The event hosted by iHeartRadio Z100's Crystal Rosas will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on Dec. 20 * * * NEW YORK - Dec. 11, 2024 - iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the "iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Meghan Trainor" in celebration of the holiday season in New York City with a special event and music-to-light show at the landmark tower, whose iconic Observato  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The Superstar Duo Bring the "SWEAT Tour" to Virtual Reality Exclusively on Meta Quest, Starting December 27, 2024 * * * New York, NY - December 12, 2024 - iHeartMedia and Meta, produced alongside OBB Media, today announced "Charli xcx & Troye Sivan Present SWEAT in VR," bringing the superstar duo's highly-popular "SWEAT Tour" to virtual reality exclusively on Meta Quest devices starting December 27, 2024 at 5  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the United States, today announced its adoption of Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), a privacy-focused, open-source identity framework pioneered by The Trade Desk. Designed to meet the evolving needs of audio advertising, UID2 empowers iHeartMedia's advertising partners with advanced tools for more effective targeting, precise measurement, and accurate attribution. Wit  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Delivers industry-first features and a fresh, tailored user experience based directly on listener feedback * * * NEW YORK - December 12, 2024 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America by reach, today announced the debut of its next-generation iHeartRadio app, redesigned with industry-first mobile features and access to exclusive content. The new app interface -- iHeartRadio's most significant product   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranged the acquisition financing for 1500 High Meadows Way, a 7.54-acre industrial outdoor storage property southwest of Dallas * * * AUSTIN, Dec. 12, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the acquisition financing for 1500 High Meadows Way, a 7.54-acre industrial outdoor storage facility in Cedar Hill, Tex  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled Permian Resources Corporation (NYSE: PR) on entering into a definitive agreement to sell natural gas and oil gathering systems located primarily in Reeves County, Texas to Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) for a total cash consideration of $180 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The divested natural gas and oil pipeline systems include a combination   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New smoke detection system, automated external defibrillators move historic venue one step closer to reopening * * * COLUMBUS, Texas - The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust soon will install a smoke detection system and purchase automated external defibrillators as part of ongoing renovations to the Stafford Opera House, thanks to an $11,437 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New breathing equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies * * * COLORADO COUNTY, Texas - The Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department is upgrading and adding new breathing equipment to its fleet of essential rescue gear, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, combined with $21,232 in matching   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Funding will support first responders, civic centers and dozens of other projects across LCRA's service area * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $890,973 in grants to support community projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The Community Development Partnership Program grants will help fund 37 projects, including a new emergenc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Window treatment, drainage improvements will help preserve cultural venue housed in historic post office * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham Heritage Museum soon will install new window shades, tinting and drainage spouts to improve energy efficiency and protect the museum's valuable collections and historic structure it calls home, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Auth  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New lighting system will enhance performances, community events * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham High School Theater soon will replace its 25-year-old lighting system with more modern, dynamic lighting for its performances and community events hosted in the space, thanks to a $4,896 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brenham. The Community Development Partnershi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: World-class leader and talent recruiter John Strackhouse has been named chairman of the external board of Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Recognized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as one of the nation's top executive recruiters, Strackhouse serves as a vice chairman at Caldwell. His practice recruits transformational talent to the boards and leadership teams of technology companies. H  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Open RAN solutions connected via a 3GPP Xn interface within Boost Mobile's 5G infrastructure for seamless mobility. Boost Mobile's customers experience uninterrupted and consistent service in areas using mixed Open RAN vendors. * * * Mavenir and Boost Mobile (formerly DISH Wireless) announce the industry first inter-vendor Op  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Terrestar, with the assistance of Mavenir, has also established a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to standard-based satellite communication testing and integration in Montreal. * * * Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, and Terrestar Solutions Inc. (TSI), Canada's pre  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration to evaluate monoclonal antibody as first-in-class treatment in this setting * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and AmMax Bio, Inc. today announced a worldwide exclusive license agreement and clinical trial agreement to develop and advance AmMax's AMB-066 monoclonal antibody therapy as a first-in-class treatment option for patients w  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the Attorney General of Texas filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor for providing telehealth abortion care: "Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Jobs and Education for Texans grant providing for advanced equipment to meet workforce shortage and complex skill set requirements of automotive repair industry; Dual Enrollment students with four partnering ISDs to benefit from grant purchases * * * Automotive service technicians and mechanics--they're in demand, and there's a shortage. According to the most recent figures from the U.S.. Bureau of Labor Stati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new study by Rice University physicist Qimiao Si unravels the enigmatic behaviors of quantum critical metals materials that defy conventional physics at low temperatures. Published in Nature Physics Dec. 9, the research examines quantum critical points (QCPs), where materials teeter on the edge between two distinct phases such as magnetism and nonmagnetism. The findings illuminate the peculiarities of these metals  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store features more than 1,500 local products from 240 Florida-based suppliers * * * BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2024) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 42,024-square-foot store located at 7395 Boynton Beach Blvd. The Boynton Beach store's product assortment includes more than 1,500 locally sourced items from across the state of Florida, each meeting Whole Foods Market's rigorous Quality Standa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store features more than 1,180 products from 175 New England-based suppliers * * * NASHUA, N.H. (Dec. 10, 2024) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 44,600-square-foot store located at 272 Daniel Webster Highway. The new location's product assortment includes more than 1,180 items from New England with more than 300 from New Hampshire, each meeting Whole Foods Market's rigorous Quality Standards. "  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store features more than 1,000 local products from 250+ Northeast-based suppliers * * * STAMFORD, Conn. (Dec. 12, 2024) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 44,648-square-foot store located at 110 High Ridge Road, in the former Lord & Taylor space. The Stamford store's product assortment includes more than 1,000 locally sourced items from across the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market's rigor  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has completed the sale of Augusta Flats, a 260-unit trophy multifamily asset located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones, Executive Managing Director Matt Michelson and Managing Director Andrew Dickson facilitated the transaction on behalf of seller Benefit Street Partners, marking the team's second time overseeing the sale of Augusta Flats. The a  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology's Entomology Trivia Team has been named the 2024 national Entomology Games champion. The team earned the title at the Entomological Society of America's Annual Meeting in November. Each year, teams from universities across the country compete for the national championship, with competition beginning at the regional level. OSU advanced t  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Pearson Education issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * New Collaboration to Provide Connections Academy Students with Seamless Pathway to College Credits * * * Pearson's (FTSE: PSON.L) Connections Academy announced today a partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) to provide high school students with a new pathway to college. The collaboration is designed to support students in early career exploration, bolster college and care  more

MESA, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Mesa Community College launches a study abroad program in San Jose, Costa Rica, introducing students to the world of international business and economics, May 12-26, 2025, followed by an additional six weeks of online coursework. The program is a collaboration with Texas Tech University-Costa Rica where students will have access to all Texas Tech University-Costa Rica facilities. The program includes a visit to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zero temperature. Instead, they remain in a constantly fluctuating, entangled state. This unusual behavior is governed by complex quantum rules, leading to emergent properties that resemble fundamental aspects of our universe   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University celebrated a milestone in its scientific history Dec. 9 by displaying the Nobel Prize medals of late Rice chemistry professors Robert F. Curl '54 and Richard Smalley at a daylong event held at the Welcome Center at Sewall Hall. The special occasion marked the start of a yearlong celebration leading up to the Wiess School of Natural Sciences' 50th anniversary in the fall of 2025, spotlighting five de  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of Rice University scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows. Imaging applications in a range of fields e.g. security, surveillance, industrial research and diagnostics could benefit from the research findings, which were reported in the journal Communications Engineering. Gururaj Naik (Photo by Gustavo Raskosk  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected as a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors. Veiseh was recognized for his "exceptional achievements as an inventor, [whose] contributions have made a significant impact on innovation, economic development and society's welfare," according to an award letter from the organization. Omid Veiseh (Photo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A deep-rooted passion for plants took Aaron Essary across the ocean to Germany. Essary's interest in horticulture began at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where an introductory botany class sparked his curiosity. "I did not know anything about grapes or wine back then I just knew I loved plants," said Essary, Oklahoma State University Extension viticulture specialist. "After finishin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: "These awards reflect the incredible talent and legacy of the Shepherd School community, and we are grateful to see their work recognized by such a prestigious organization," said Dean Matthew Loden. (Photo by Brandon Martin)Rice University's Shepherd School of Music is celebrating an exceptional showing at the Chamber Music America (CMA) Awards as its faculty and alumni received three of the organization's top   more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University prepares students for tomorrow's careers. * * * Though it traces its rich history back to 1840, Southwestern University is redefining the liberal arts for the 21st century. For nearly 200 years, Southwestern students have been developing the art of creative thinking while honing their skills of reasoning, analysis, and cross-cultural communication--skills that are preparing them for  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University MBA student Bryson Diener earned the Best Q&A Award at the National Business and Ethics Case Competition in Ethical Leadership held Nov. 13-15 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Diener, along with teammates Elizabeth Rosson, Reagan Sims and Shianna Woods, competed against 14 other prestigious MBA programs, including Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M and Minnesota. The team had 24 hours to   more

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Rio Grande College of Business (RGCOB) at Sul Ross State University announced its membership in the preeminent and global Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This marks a significant step as RGCOB embarks on its journey to achieve ACBSP accreditation, a distinction earned by only 7.5 percent of business schools worldwide. ACBSP accreditation represents the highest standard in busine  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: (New York) -- Steptoe LLP represented the lenders, arrangers, green loan coordinators and issuing banks on a series of four construction financings for renewable energy power projects being developed and built in Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri and Texas by Invenergy. The first was a $1.17 billion Green Loan Principles-aligned build-transfer project financing for the Wagon Wheel Wind Energy Center in Logan, Garfield, N  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * The study seeks to determine whether rapamycin increases the lifespan of dogs, with the hope that it may also help extend human lives. * * * Researchers led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have received $7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand a clinical trial st  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The first West Texas A&M University (WT) student to complete his dissertation work with the Texas A&M Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program is graduating with a doctorate this weekend. Daniel Young, a Pendleton, Indiana, native, officially will be granted his Ph.D. in agriculture after successfully defending a dissertation that   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into Character.AI and fourteen other companies including Reddit, Instagram, and Discord regarding their privacy and safety practices for minors pursuant to the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment ("SCOPE") Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act ("TDPSA"). The SCOPE Act prohibits digital service provid  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a stay preventing Harris County from restarting its unlawful "guaranteed income" program after the County made an attempt to sidestep a court order halting a similar program. In April 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued Harris County to stop its original "guaranteed income" program that unlawfully distributed public money with "no strings attached."  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for unlawfully providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents in direct violation of state law. Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York doctor and founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, unlawfully provided a Collin County resident with abortion-inducing drugs that ended the life of an unborn child and resulted in   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a groundbreaking new lawsuit against the largest manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") chemical products, 3M and DuPont, for misrepresentations and key omissions they made in advertising the safety of brand names such as Teflon, Stainmaster, and Scotchgard. PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" because they are persi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024, by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: * * * "For nearly a decade, Judge Tano Tijerina represented Webb County as a proud Texas Democrat, championing initiatives that echo the values and priorities of our party by lowering taxes, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting small businesses. While his abrupt switch to the Republican Party reflects his own personal and political journey, it does not reflect   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Breckenridge, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. "Congratulations to Breckenridge on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this recognition," said   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas. "Texas is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the entire world," said Governor Abbott. "This is owed to the hard work and determination of the men and women of the energy industry. Here in Texas, we believe in an 'all-of-the-above' energy appr  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: * * * The residence hall is being renamed in honor of Richard A. Castro, a distinguished alumnus who established scholarships for TXST students in the College of Liberal Arts and student-athletes. * * * Texas State University has renamed the residence hall currently under construction on the San Marcos Campus in honor of Distinguished Alumnus Richard A. Castro. Previously known as Canyon Hall, the projec  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: SINGAPORE and Bangkok, THAILAND - Dec. 9, 2024 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Thai Airways. The national carrier of Thailand has selected Sabre's advanced Fares Manager and Fares Optimizer solutions to enhance its pricing capabilities and drive  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Welch Foundation, one of the nation's leading private funders of basic chemistry research, has awarded the 2025 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research to Haotian Wang, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University. Wang is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to carbon dioxide electrochemistry, which pave the way for sustainable energy solu  more

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * Sheehy Toyota of Laurel celebrates achievement as first-ever Certified Pre-Owned brand to surpass milestone * * * LAUREL, Md. (Dec. 11, 2024) - Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV), the number one certified pre-owned vehicle program in the nation, achieved its 8 millionth sale when Sheehy Toyota of Laurel sold a 2024 Toyota Camry with a Supersonic Red exterior. By becoming the first-ever certified pre-owned ve  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * The health system is the project's anchor tenant * * * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate developer, has signed a 68,000-square-foot lease with The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. at The Wellness Center at West Falls in Falls Church, Virginia. The non-profit healthcare system will occupy the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the building   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Topping out marks progress on the Law and Education Building, supporting the University's professional programs. * * * Turner Construction Company, in collaboration with joint venture partners CARCON Industries and Source Building Group, celebrated the topping-out of the Law and Education Building for Texas A&M-Fort Worth. The topping-out marks the completion of vertical construction. Click here to see more from th  more

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release: Last month, two teams of UDallas students took first and second place at the first DFW AI Agent Hackathon event beating out a total of 17 entries including students from UTD and UNT. The event was sponsored by a consortium of AI companies including Intelligage. At the event, Bryan Plaster, Intelligage co-founder and CEO, and the jury of panelists lauded the applicability and creativity of our students' entri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $100,000 for Full-Time Director, Expanded Services * * * By Bryan Luhn The BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by music icon Beyonce Knowles-Carter, has given a $100,000 gift to support the University of Houston Law Center's Criminal Justice Clinic. "I am delighted that the BeyGOOD Foundation has made this very generous gift to the UH Law Center," said Leonard Baynes, dean of the UH Law Center. "Not only will th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn Edward Ratner, a computer information systems lecturer in the Department of Information Science Technology at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. Ratner is the 40th faculty member from UH who are either a Fellow or Senior Member of the NAI.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Eye Movements Help Understand Facial Processing in Children with Autism * * * By Laurie Fickman University of Houston psychology researcher Jason Griffin, who has pioneered new ways of measuring eye movements to understand autism spectrum disorder, is reporting that children with autism focus on faces differently than other children, especially in the early stages of visual processing. His finding  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: The University of Texas at Austin joined the Giant Magellan Telescope today in announcing that Northwestern University has joined its international consortium to construct the $2.54 billion observatory. Home to the world-renowned Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) and the newly founded NSF-Simons AI Insti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers observed 100% response rate on Phase Ib trial for patients with newly diagnosed malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis * * * ABSTRACT: 805 (https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper204230.html) * * * SAN DIEGO - Adult patients with newly diagnosed malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (mHLH) - a rare, aggressi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Three clinical trials yield strong results with undetectable measurable residual disease and overall response rates ABSTRACTS: 216 (https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper204375.html), 219 (https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper200393.html), 1011 (https://ash.confex.com/ash/2024/webprogram/Paper211454.html) * * * SAN DIEGO - Three clinical trials   more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW-led clinical trial suggests broader use for selinexor in cancers with KRAS mutations * * * An FDA-approved drug used to treat multiple myeloma and lymphoma also shrank tumors in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with KRAS mutations, a clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers showed. The findings, published  more

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * 1 of only 3 Texas universities to offer cutting-edge program * * * Artificial intelligence is transforming modern life, and computer science students at The University of Texas at El Paso will now have a chance to be at the cutting edge of the technological revolution. Beginning in the spring of 2025, UTEP is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Studies investigate link between snake intestines and humans, cancer patients' ED use, and tDCS stroke treatment * * * Regeneration insights from snake intestines Most vertebrates undergo intestinal regeneration to repair digestion wear and tear. The best understood regeneration mechanism occurs in humans and other mammals, in which stem cells that regenerate the i  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- Walmart issued the following agency statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * This fall, we celebrated the grand opening of the Grapevine, Texas, Sam's Club, unveiling a bold new design and experience that blends industry leading technology with the personal touch Sam's Club is known for. Redesigning the future of retail With the reopening of the Grapevine Sam's Club, we introduced "the dance floor", an omnichannel showroom to reimagine the member shopping experienc  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 14 (TNSpro) -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Leavitt School of Health aims to train 3,000 new nurses in Texas and adjacent states by 2028 * * * HOUSTON, TX, DECEMBER 13, 2024 - The Western Governors University (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) today announced the expansion of its Clinical Learning and Simulation Center in Houston, a nursing lab created to clinically train students across Te  more

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: UTEP announced today that the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation has pledged $2.5 million to support UTEP Athletics as the university prepares to transition to the Mountain West Conference in July 2026. This transformative gift will play a pivotal role in ensuring UTEP's competitiveness on and off the field as it enters a new era of regional rivalries and athletic excellenc  more