HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * 'Trump's economic policies offer promise and risk': Rice political scientists, economists weigh in on incoming president's plans As former and future U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office Jan. 20, Rice University has a variety of experts available to speak about his proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans. "Trump's economic policies offer promise and risk," said John  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The inventor of the most widely adopted artificial intelligence technology in U.S. health care is joining The University of Texas at Austin. The hire comes a year and a half after The University of Texas System announced an ambitious plan to establish an academic medical center in Austin, the largest U.S. city without one. Charles "Charley" Taylor, Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in artificial inte  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following agency statement on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * With tens of thousands of people currently displaced in the Los Angeles area and the prospect of that figure continuing to increase, the last thing anyone should encounter is pricing for a hotel room or a home that seeks to take advantage of a desperate situation. Today, we're taking action with our hosts with respect to pricing in light of the exceptional c  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman represented GRAM ABF in its majority investment in UniVista Insurance. GRAM ABF is the private equity division of Grupo Romero Asset Management and is focused on partnering with businesses benefiting the U.S. Hispanic ecosystem. UniVista Insurance is a leading distributor of insurance products and services to Hispanic communities in Florida and Texas. In connection with this investment, the company annou  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news: MIAMI -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are preparing for takeoff in their aviation maintenance careers thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. With the partnership, students will enjoy ongoing engagement opportunities with Technical Operations team members at American's Miami (MIA) hub and on campus. Additionally, students at the top of their   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report for training, American Airlines is offering baseball fans numerous options to get up close to their favorite players in sunny Arizona and Florida. Access the action As the official airline of the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers, customers can engage with the AAdvantage program for chances to win exclusive access to events, prizes and more. AAdva  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that partner Nash E. Long has been elected as a new member of the American Law Institute (ALI). Long joins nine of his Hunton colleagues, already members of the organization, including deputy managing partner Robin Russell and partner and chief growth officer Wally Martinez. The American Law Institute is the "leading independent organization in the United States   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 16 -- American Airlines issued the following news: American handles large volumes of data from a range of sources that it needs to quickly learn from and adapt to so it can better deliver on the objectives of the airlines. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be very helpful to this effort. AI is nothing new to American. It helps the airline look at data and create solutions that can directly and positively impact customers and team members, and importantly, improve their e  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Executive Team Members on Joining the Trump Administration Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated two top staff members after President Donald Trump announced their appointments to the White House National Economic Council ("NEC"). Paige Willey served as the Director of Communications for the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG"), championing Att  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration's Unlawful DACA Policy at the Fifth Circuit, Securing a Major Win for Texas and Border Security Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which affirmed a district court's ruling that the Biden Administration's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") policy is unlawful  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Protecting Children from Harmful Online Pornography at U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today at the Supreme Court of the United States, Attorney General Ken Paxton defended a Texas law requiring online pornography sites to verify the user's age to protect children from being exposed to harmful content. In 2023, Texas passed House Bill 1181   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity ("Allstate"), for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling data about the location and movement of Texans' cell phones through secretly embedded software in mobile apps, such as Life360. Allstate and other insurers then used the covertly obtained data to justify raising Texans' insurance rates. Allstate, through its subsidiar  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to stop Joe Biden's effort to ban gas-powered water heaters as part of his radical environmental agenda that hurts consumers. Paxton and a multi-state coalition of Attorneys General are challenging the unlawful regulation designed by Biden's Depa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent the Creation of an Unlawful Methane Tax Which Would Harm America's Energy Industry Attorney General Ken Paxton led a 23-State coalition to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") for adopting a Final Rule that would unlawfully tax the oil and gas industry in the last days of the Biden Administration. In January 202  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 13 (TNSsta) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2025: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement addressing news of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Prospect Medical Holdings. "This morning, my Office was advised that Prospect has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the federal bankruptcy court in Dallas, Texas. In a press release issued late last night, Prospect stated t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The abrupt loss of a home due to a natural disaster such as wildfires and other events beyond one's control can leave people feeling hopeless. A Baylor College of Medicine expert gives advice on ways to cope with these kinds of tragedies and shares some ways others can provide support to those impacted. "Homes and everything inside them are much more than just material things; they are possessions and memorie  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Outbreaks of norovirus, which causes acute gastroenteritis, leading people to get sick with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, are being reported as above the range in the U.S. compared to previous years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infection spikes also are being seen in Europe and other parts of the world. An infectious disease expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains how to p  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, makes people sick. The study published in Science Advances is among the first to show that the rotavirus protein NSP4 is both necessary and sufficient for multiple aspects of rotavirus infection by disrupting calcium signa  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Jan. 17 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: IRVING, Texas, Jan. 16, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 30. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on PR Newswire. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SE  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Renowned Motorsports Announcer Adam Alexander to Lead Play-by-Play Commentary DAYTONA 500 Champion Jamie McMurray and NASCAR Driver Parker Kligerman Join the CW Sports Team as Analysts Dillon Welch and Kim Coon to Serve as Pit Reporters Carla Gebhart to Host Pre-Race Studio Show "NASCAR Countdown Live" NASCAR Xfinity Series on The CW Begins Saturday, February 15, 2025,  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Jan. 18 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: Howard Payne University's 17th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker Dr. Joao Chaves, assistant professor of history of religion in the Americas at Baylor University. The lectures will be held on Wednesday, January 29, at 10 a.m. during HPU's Chapel service in L.J. Mims Auditorium, and on Thursday, January 30, at 7 p.m. in the Richard and Wanda Jackson Confere  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas, January 13, 2025--Duane Morris LLP has appointed Austin partner Tracy L. McCreight as chair of the Duane Morris Women's Impact Network for Success (WINS). "We are strategic in selecting new leaders who will advance our longstanding collaborative, broad-minded and client-focused culture," said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. "Duane Morris has long been attuned to p  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Texas A&M University Commerce campus issued the following news release: East Texas A&M University has announced a multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. Nike, the Oregon-based global leader in sports apparel, will become the official outfitter of East Texas A&M beginning June 1, 2025. In conjunction with the partnership with Nike, BSN SPORTS, the premier platform for team sports solutions, will serve as the official supplier of Lion Athletics uniform, appa  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * New meta-analysis: combining electrical muscle stimulation with resistance training increases strength, muscle mass * * * If building strength and muscle mass is part of your New Year's Resolution, you may want to add a new routine to your workout. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract mu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Emerging focus on brain health among several Rice researchers' expertise Brain health is a key factor in workforce well-being and organizational success and carries a deep-seated impact on economic development. In growing recognition of the role of the human brain as foundational to economies around the globe -- both in terms of the costs associated with brain disease and as individual and collective brain cap  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 15 -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 empowers users to improve batch consistency, quality, and innovation in life sciences and other batch processing industries * * * AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 14, 2025) - Emerson, an industrial technology leader delivering advanced automation solution  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Engineers develop breakthrough method for aluminum surfaces, enabling advancements in cooling, self-cleaning and anti-icing technologies Topography contrast enables patterning of emitted infrared radiation, shown here by infrared images of surfaces patterned with a symbolic representation of the Edinburgh castle (etched outline) and the Rice owl (smooth outline). In the image, etched zones appear brighter beca  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 17 -- Entergy issued the following news release: * * * Projects included in the multiyear resiliency plan aim to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce outage times and save customers millions in storm restoration costs * * * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - A brighter, more resilient energy future is on the horizon for Southeast Texas. On January 16, the Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Phase I of Entergy Texas' Texas Future Ready Resilie  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JAN. 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: "The Elrod Family" (104) Logline: Hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin aid a deserving family in Houston, Texas, who lost their home, beloved grandmother and pet cat in a devastating fire. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Extreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas A cluster of E. coli bacterial cells appear as orange rod-shaped structures in a colorized micrograph.credit: National Institutes of Health ( CC BY-NC 2.0 ) Study: Extreme rainfall disproportionately impacts E. coli concentrations in Texas recreational water bodies (DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178062) Nobody wants to share a da  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * East Texas employers, community organizations and families team up to promote wellness and reduce risk of cancer * * * In an effort to improve public health and reduce cancer risk in East Texas, leaders in Beaumont are working with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to launch Be Well(TM) Beaumont through a newly announced $10 million gift from  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 16 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * * ExxonMobil and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launch Be Well Beaumont, an initiative focused on promoting wellness and addressing cancer risk factors. * The initiative builds on the success of Be Well Baytown, which launched in 2016. * Be Well Beaumont is supported by a $10 million grant from ExxonMobil. * * * ExxonMobil and The University of Tex  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * TEAM'S HAUL INCLUDES 90 AWARDS SINCE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR * * * Del Mar College Foghorn News student journalists continue to build on the history of award-winning journalism that the program is known for by adding new accolades to the list. For the 2023-2024 academic year, Vikings earned more than 30 awards in individual categories and six organizational categories in nationwide contests. I  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Baytown Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Baytown, 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 Baytown on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas comm  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Southeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in December. The declaration includes the following Texas counties: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Early As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Early on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit Early's  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day. Pursuant to federal statute, the U.S. flag should be displayed "especially on...Inauguration Day, January 20." "Texas continues to mourn with our fellow Americans across the country over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter," said Go  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Webb County following prolonged boil water notices caused by a water connection issue in Laredo in October. "Since last October when Laredo was impacted by prolonged boil water notices, Texas continues working with local officials to ensure there are no unmet needs for Texans   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Southeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in December. If approved, the SBA declaration will make federal assistance available through disaster loans for Montgomery and Brazoria counties and their contiguous counties. "Texas continues to work to prov  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: SINGAPORE and Hainan, CHINA - Jan. 16, 2025 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced a new long-term agreement with Hainan Airlines. The carrier, which is one of the largest in China, will use Sabre's Fares Manager and Contract Manager to efficiently manage and optimize international fares, helping to ensur  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes Boone is proud to have provided pro bono support to the Houston-based nonprofit Housing, Entrepreneurship and Readiness Training (H.E.A.R.T.) Program in its mission to provide workforce development and job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With the assistance of a team of Haynes Boone attorneys, H.E.A.R.T. secured $790,000 in funding to facilitate crucial renovat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Recent developments, including expansion into its ninth country, Italy, showcase HGIT's conviction in its diversified portfolio strategy and commitment to individual investors' investment goals * * * Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, today announced recent activities within its private wealth platform, which enters 2025 with enthusiasm for the an  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters in the sale of $565 million aggregate principal amount of its Series 2025A 6.50% Junior Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2085. The Southern Company is the parent company of three traditional electric operating companies, Southern Power Company and Southern Company Gas. The traditional electric operating companies -- Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Compan  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth acted as counsel to the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering of $336,700,000 aggregate principal amount of Series 2024-A Senior Secured Storm Recovery Bonds (the Bonds) by SWEPCO Storm Recovery LLC, as "Issuing Entity", a special purpose entity, wholly-owned by Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO"), as sponsor and depositor. The Bonds were sold pursuant to a financing order  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP recently represented Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A. (SNN) in connection with a complex and highly bespoke engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the provision of the retubing, refurbishment and infrastructure works for Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Cernavoda, Romania. With an initial estimated value of Euros1.9 billion, the scope of  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Jan. 16 -- HVS Brokerage and Advisory issued the following news release: HOUSTON, TX, January 15, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 50-key Alister Square Inn, located at 122 South Alister Street, Port Aransas, Texas 78373. The property, built in 1997, was purchased by Bhavani Investments, LP, based in Corpus Christi, Texas, from Alister Square Inn, Ltd., based in Port Aransas, Texas. Charles Crawford Sr., President of Alister Square Inn, Ltd., commen  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Jan. 17 -- HVS Brokerage and Advisory issued the following news release: HOUSTON, TX, January 16, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 73-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Houston - Cypress Station, located at 150 Wagon Point, Houston, Texas 77090. The hotel asset, built in 2000, was purchased by RS 150 Hospitality LLC, based in Houston, Texas, from Door Capital Partners, based in Austin, Texas. The property benefits from its strategic location along t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Following a distinguished career in public service, Niermann will represent corporate clients with critical project development efforts and environmental compliance and enforcement actions. * * * Vinson & Elkins today announced that Jon Niermann has joined the firm as an Austin-based partner in the firm's Environmental practice. Niermann served as chairman of the Texas Commiss  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitates the sale of Retreat at Mesa Hills in Texas * * * DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of Retreat at Mesa Hills, a 752-unit multi-housing community in El Paso, Texas. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, JRK Property Holdings. Retreat at Mesa Hills, located at 945 South   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 18 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitates sale of Quorum II Plaza in Dallas' Platinum Corridor in Addison * * * DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of Quorum II Plaza, a 77,319-square-foot shopping center in Addison, part of the Dallas Fort Worth area, in Texas. JLL represented the seller, Westwood Financial C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a global agreement by BP International Limited (bp) for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide EPCM for onshore, offshore, greenfield and brownfield conventional energy projects and new energy sector projects w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue its fourth quarter 2024 earnings release and earnings presentation in advance of the call. Both will be   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson In his latest book, "The Price They Paid," award-winning historian Dr. Jeff Forret unveils a harrowing yet overlooked chapter of American history, chronicling the U.S. government's relentless efforts to secure reparations--not for enslaved people, but for their owners--after a series of slave shipwrecks in the 19th century. Published by The New Press, Forret's work begins with the 1831 wreck of   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Lockheed Martin issued the following news release: * * * Additional fuel sources promote mission readiness for the world's most advanced fighter aircraft * * * FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 16, 2025 - Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently approved the use of synthetic aviation turbine fuels (SATF) in the F-35 Lightning II. The new fuel sources will improve readiness by reducing reliance on the extended supply chain. "Lockheed Martin is committed to ensuring the F-35   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Dallas Bar Association has offered Haynes Boone Associate Martha Wyrick a place in its WE LEAD program. The leadership program was created to "address the unique challenges facing women in the legal profession; to empower, educate and uplift women lawyers to take an already successful law practice to new heights; and to prepare lawyers for active professional leadership within their law firm, the busi  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Colonel Megan A. Cornett, a retired U.S. Air Force officer with experience in government relations, as director of New Mexico's Office of Military Base Planning and Support. Cornett most recently served as Albuquerque operations officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and has extensive experience in civil and commercial airfield  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of Crystal Lees as a Second Judicial District Court judge. Lees' appointment follows the retirement of Judge Debra Ramirez. Since 2018, Lees has served the state of New Mexico as a domestic relations hearing officer for the Second Judicial District Court, presiding over hearings in child custody, divor  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: By Nicole Luna The National Research Mentoring Network-Resource Center at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth learned Monday that it was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. Presented by President Joe Biden, the honor recognizes the center NRMN-RC for its exemplary dedicati  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store location features more than 700 local products from Florida * * * BOCA RATON, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 35,000-square-foot store located at 9560 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fla., on February 11. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. The new location's product assortment features more than 700 loca  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * 'On Balance with Leland Vittert to Air at 9 pm ET; 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports' Moves to 7 pm Elizabeth Vargas Reaches Agreement on Multi-Year Contract Renewal * * * CHICAGO, IL (Jan. 15, 2025) - NewsNation today announced new additions to its primetime programming line-up, with On Balance hosted by anchor/reporter Leland Vittert taking over the 9 pm ET hour, and Elizabet  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 877-407-9208 or +1 201-493-6784, conference ID  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice Business named presenting sponsor for the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition In honor of the Rice Business Plan Competition's (RBPC) 25th year, Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship announced today that Rice Business will be the presenting sponsor at this year's event. The world's largest and richest intercollegiate student startup  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice Real Estate Co. announces support for affordable housing development in Houston's Third Ward Rice Real Estate Co. announced today it has entered into an agreement with Brinshore Development, a leader in mixed-income housing and community revitalization, and Family Scholar House, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through its proven two-generation model, to support a new housing develop  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release: To describe how matter works at infinitesimal scales, researchers designate collective behaviors with single concepts like calling a group of birds flying in sync a "flock" or "murmuration." Known as quasiparticles, the phenomena these concepts refer to could be the key to next-generation technologies. Shengxi Huang is an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and materials science and nanoengine  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice University researchers have published a landmark study in the journal Carbon demonstrating that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can be fully recycled without any loss in their structure or properties. This discovery positions CNT fibers as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials like metals, polymers and the much larger carbon fib  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation Rice University invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events honoring his life and legacy as well as insights from university experts on the continued relevance of his work. The Rice Black Men's Association and Multicultural Community Relations in the university's Office of Publ  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. In a recent paper published in the journal Evolution, Rafael S. Marcondes and Nicolette Douvas reveal that lekking -- a mating system where males display for females without forming lasting bonds -- is an evolutionarily stable strategy. In cont  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A recent study conducted by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Houston finds that two-thirds of Houston-area residents are unable to cover three months of living expenses using savings alone, underscoring significant financial vulnerability within the region. While 64% of area residents reported having regular savings practices, either by setting asi  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: SOUTHLAKE, Texas and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jan. 14, 2025 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced the launch of Saudia's New Distribution Capability (NDC) content on the Sabre marketplace. This milestone marks a significant advancement in Saudia's distribution strategy, enabling the national flag carrier of t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 17 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * One gene affects multiple organs increasing death risk. * * * Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of epilepsy-related mortality. Although the underlying mechanisms have historically remained shrouded in mystery, new findings from the lab of SMU biology professor Edward Glasscock are beginning to provide valuable clues. Around 3 million people in the U.S. have epilep  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern and Texas Tech are teaming up to provide Applied Physics majors from SU with the opportunity to pursue a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at TTU. * * * By Andrew Felts Southwestern University establishes a new academic partnership with Texas Tech University. The collaboration is designed to encourage students to seek education beyond a baccalaureate degree by creating an accelerated   more

ALPINE, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Guitar in the Big Bend and the Sul Ross State University Music Program announced that acclaimed international concert artists, Duo Fortis, will perform in Marfa and Alpine in February. The Marfa concert will be Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Alpine concert will be Saturday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of the Big Bend. Both concerts are free. A masterclass will be held on Saturday,  more

ALPINE, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University in Alpine will host Dr. Don Asher for Graduate School Bootcamp Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25. Asher is one of the nation's foremost authorities on the graduate admissions process. Hundreds of thousands of students have seen his lectures and conferences. He is the author of 12 books, including Graduate Admissions Essays, the best-selling guide to the graduate admissions process, and The Be  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Study also shows it can increase control of emotions such as anger and sadness * * * A new, longitudinal study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health provides additional empirical evidence that meditation using immersive virtual reality devices provides greater relief from depression and anxiety symptoms than meditation alone. The study, funded by the Nati  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Engineers have spent over 30 years studying ways to monitor electric power lines for faults and failures to correct those conditions before an outage or fire occurs. * * * By Katie Satterlee Fires can start in 10s of milliseconds, and approximately 10% of wildfires are started by something related to the power system. For over 30 years, researchers in   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2025: Today, President Joe Biden will deliver his final address to the nation. As we brace for the challenges ahead under Trump and his allies, we take this moment to reflect on and celebrate the significant achievements of the Biden-Harris administration. President Biden kept his promise to create jobs and strengthen the middle class right here in the Lone Star State. Texas Democratic Party and Texas Na  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services. "Our hearts grieve wit  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Launches Upgraded State Of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Database Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the enhanced State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) database. STEAR is a free, voluntary registry designed to provide local emergency planners and responders with vital information about their community's specific needs, such as communication barriers   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes Boone Appellate Partner Polly Fohn argued before the Supreme Court of Texas in American Midstream LLC v. Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, a case involving the proper construction of a pipeline transportation agreement between two energy companies. The argument was the first presided over by newly appointed Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who took over that role after an 11-year run by former Ch  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * The Brain House at Davos: Rice is helping lead brain health innovation at World Economic Forum The Brain House at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) upcoming annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is a marquee platform designed to spotlight the critical importance of brain health and how innovation in " brain capital " can address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Sponsored by Rice University for the   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 18 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global commercial real estate developer, has secured planning permission following a successful appeal for a 44,637 sq m (480,469 sq ft) Grade A logistics scheme in Heywood, Greater Manchester. TCC will develop best-in-class industrial and logistics space in two buildings, with two units (the first consisting of 4,796 sq m / 51,623 s  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * The project is slated for delivery by mid-2027 * * * High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company (TCC), and JV partner Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA) have broken ground on a 215-unit, Class A, luxury residential community in Scottsdale, Arizona. The project, which will have a formal name announced as construction progre  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Dallas a $200,000 grant for laboratory instruments. Following a successful application for the grant led by Assistant Professor Jonathan Dannatt, PhD, laboratories serving the Organic Chemistry II course will soon equip students to collect real data rather than conduct "cookbook-style experiments," Dannatt said. The University of Dal  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Findings Use Nature to Boost Plant Growth Instead of Relying on Chemicals * * * By Laurie Fickman Hemp has become increasingly popular for its versatile uses: CBD-rich varieties are in high demand for pharmaceutical products, while fiber-rich varieties are valued for industrial applications like textiles. Now, a new University of Houston study of hemp microbes, published in the journal Nature,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Benefit of Contact Lenses for Slowing Myopia Has a Lasting Effect * * * By Laurie Fickman Capping ten years of work to stem the tide of nearsightedness, David Berntsen, Golden-Golden Professor of Optometry and chair of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston College of Optometry, is reporting that his team's method to slow myopia not only works -- but lasts. Key Points: * The benefits of   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker An herbal substance called "kratom" that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects has exploded in vape shop sales over the last few years. While people report using kratom to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and cravings - especially from opioid use - as well as for pain, fatigue and mental health conditions, there is growing concern over its health risks   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * In 2024, the Blanton Museum at The University of Texas at Austin saw a record-breaking attendance of more than 260,000 visitors, following the completion of the museum grounds. * * * The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin welcomed 260,899 visitors during the 2024 calendar year. This record-breaking attendance exceeds prepandemic figures and follows a period of significa  more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Haley Zettler, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of North Texas, is pioneering initiatives to that promote successful reentry and provide support for incarcerated individuals. Zettler, who launched Texas' first Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program in 2022, brings together UNT students and incarcerated individuals to exchange perspectives on crime and the legal system. "My passio  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- 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) and Trinity University are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for a four-year, $2.2 million study on eating disorders in older Hispanic women. A grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health is funding this transformativ  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: With cancer still rising in the U.S. Latino population, leaders at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and national cancer experts have published an online book with innovative recommendations to reduce Latino cancer. The book, "Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings," highlights  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW researchers' discovery suggests need for early screening among patients with a milder form of lupus disease * * * Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), an autoimmune disease that causes skin inflammation, have a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or hardening of the arteries, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers f  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Physicist J. Ping Liu receives $1.3 million grant to develop stronger cost-effective magnets, reducing U.S. reliance on foreign supplies * * * The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a $1.3 million grant to develop a more efficient process for sourcing rare earth elements needed to produce high-performance magnets. Led by physicist J. Ping Liu, the project aims to mak  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * 'Broken gate' in brain may explain why addicts pursue risky drug behavior * * * Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the neurobiological mechanisms behind drug-taking behaviors and addiction. The study will focus on striosomes, clusters of cells within the brain that   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Dr. Suresh K. Bhavnani, a professor of biomedical informatics in the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science in the School of Public and Population Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch, has been named one of 57 scholars who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars' 10th annual class. For the past decade, Presidential Leadership Scholars has brought together more   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: Vinson & Elkins today announced the promotion of three senior directors to its C-Suite: Emily Pittman, to Chief International Operations Officer - EMEA and Asia, and Ale Valentini and Allie Watkins, to Co-Chief Practice Management Officers. "We recognize the invaluable role our business professionals play in fostering an optimal work environment where all of us can thrive - while deliv  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: NEW YORK (Jan. 17, 2025) - At this year's Retail's Big Show hosted by the National Retail Federation, Whole Foods Market Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk discussed lowering prices, Quality Standards, and food trends during her fireside chat with Progressive Grocer Editor-in-Chief, Gina Acosta. Kicking off the event titled, "Retail Powerhouses: The Whole Foods Market Story," Gafsi Oblisk   more