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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Accent Translation is Shaping Tomorrow's CX Newsflash: Customer Experience (CX) is a crucial component of a company's success and influences customer loyalty, and modern businesses know it is something they must improve. An excellent CX requires the proper balance of people,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: Today, in response to reports that Texas-based Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk will allow Missouri, Idaho, and Kansas to move ahead with their lawsuit seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, Accountable.US President Caroline Ciccone released the following statement condemning the brazen use of judge shopping  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: During today's U.S. Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem, the President-elect's choice for Secretary of the Homeland Security Department failed to quell concerns over her history of abusing power for her own benefit, broken relations with Native Americans, and woef  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * ACLU FOIA Litigation Continues to Disclose ICE Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide WASHINGTON - Newly released documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union confirm that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * ACLU Statement on Federal Court Allowing Medication Abortion Case to Continue in Amarillo, Texas AMARILLO, Texas -- U.S. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling today permitting the attorneys general of I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: OLYMPIA, Wash. -- As Washington legislators convene today for a new session, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates will ask them to prioritize patients' ready access to needed and proven biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is about identifying the most effective treatment for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. It can open the door to  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release: * * * American Lung Association Disappointed About Ruling in Graphic Warning Labels Case This week, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker in Tyler, Texas, ruled in favor of tobacco industry plaintiffs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot proceed with its rule to require graphic warning labels on cigarette packages until the legal challenge to the rule is resolved  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Corey Bentley, an American Heart Association local volunteer and marketing professional in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the Association's 2024 National Leaders of Impact(tm) Winner. In the fall of 2024, more than 300 local leaders in 60 communities volunteered to improve heart health while raising funds to fuel the lifesaving mission of the Association, through its nationwide Le  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: The Texas Chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced their commitment to monitoring legislation and advocating for the rights and concerns of the Muslim community as the 2025 Texas Legislative Session officially commenced on January 14, 2025. Since November 2024, a wave   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: RICHMOND, VA - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today released an updated report which finds that a natural gas ban could cost every household in Virginia more than $31,000. "2025 Update - The Hidden Costs of a Virginia Natural Gas Ban" examines the impact of a natural gas ban if it were forced onto Virginian   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America issued the following news release: The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) welcomed Texas's lawsuit against Allstate's alleged violations of consumer and privacy data, and called for a thorough investigation of these violations.  "This is an important action to protect consumers and underlies the desperate need for privacy protections throughout the whole country that has strong prohibitions on secondary  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: An Accuracy in Media investigation recently revealed an equity officer for the Dallas Independent School District is not only advising parents on how to get around the state's ban on boys competing in girls' sports but gloating about how liberal organizations would bail her out of jail if she faced legal repercussions for skirting the law. AIM showed up to the Dallas ISD building with a mobile billboard and questions to confron  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

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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the solid oxide electrochemical cell industry and, based on its research, recognizes Elcogen with the 2024 European Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company is a global leader in clean energy, specializing in solid oxide fuel cells ( SOFC   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

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

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

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * FDA proposes landmark nicotine limit in cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products WASHINGTON, DC, January 15, 2025 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a proposed rule that would for the first time require the tobacco industry to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, which have addicted and killed millions of people over decades, to mini  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 14 -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release: MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 579-2188 BERKELEY, CA--JANUARY 10, 2024-- Today, Judge Reed O'Connor, a federal judge in Texas, ruled that American Airlines violated its fiduciary duty to retirement plan participants by failing to prevent Blackrock from engaging in investment actions to address long-term risk and value-creation. "If left to stand, the district court opinion in Spence  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following statement: * * * Texas Supreme Court heard argument in case involving application of state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. * * * Austin, TX--The following statement regarding oral argument at the Texas Supreme Court in Paxton v. Annunciation House, a lawsuit brought against a religious non-profit, may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute: "The   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

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a proposed rule for a front-of-pack nutrition labeling system for foods and beverages. Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, issued the following statement:  "By proposing front-of-pack labeling in the United States, the FDA is taking a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the North American public safety industry and, based on its findings, recognizes RapidSOS with the 2024 Product Leadership Award. RapidSOS is an AI-powered intelligent safety company headquartered in New York City that provides real-time data int  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU accepting applications for 2025-26 Leadership Academy/ La Academia de Liderazgo SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced applications are being accepted for the seventh cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership program prepares senior higher education administrators at c  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU accepting applications for Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced it is accepting applications for its Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program, targeted to develop mid-management leaders in higher education. The program is especially designed to help increase Hispanic   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU accepting applications for Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program Jan. 17, 2025 # HACU accepting applications for Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced applications are being accepted for the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program. The program is a six-month development experienc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars January 14, 2025 # HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, has announced that 68 eligible undergraduate students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholar  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU to hold 30th Annual National Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C. April 29-30, 2025 The largest advocacy gathering for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is expected to bring together 400 higher education leaders and supporters to advocate on issues impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions on April 29-30, 2025, in Washington, D  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Current Challenges Facing Academic Leaders January 17, 2025 # HACU Webinar: Current Challenges Facing Academic Leaders The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is hosting a webinar titled, "Current Challenges Facing Academic Leaders," for HACU-members, on Feb. 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT. The webinar will provide inf  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Increasing Student Engagement Through Peer Led Learning January 16, 2025 # HACU Webinar: Increasing Student Engagement Through Peer Led Learning The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is hosting a HACU-member webinar titled, "Increasing Student Engagement Through Peer Led Learning," on Jan. 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. C  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: Shrinking Failure Rates in Gateway Courses January 16, 2025 The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is hosting a HACU-member webinar titled, "Shrinking Failure Rates in Gateway Courses," on Feb. 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. The webinar will be presented by CircleIn, attendees will learn how high impact peer led learni  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 18 -- Justice Action Center issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * NEW ORLEANS--Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Here is a statement by Hillary Li, Counsel at Justice Action Center: "On October 10, hundreds of DACA recipients made their voices heard before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, sharing their stories while MALDEF and their co-counsel defended DACA against lawy  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: AUSTIN (Jan. 14, 2025) - To kick off the start of the 89 th Texas legislative session, NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett outlined several small business priorities for lawmakers, including inventory tax relief, tort and regulatory reform, and workforce development. "Ensuring the Lone Star State remains a friendly small business state requires lawmakers to understand sm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO - A Latino civil rights organization has filed a lawsuit against an El Paso, Texas man who threatened migrants by pointing a gun at them on New Year's Eve in 2022 and New Year's Day in 2023, according to papers filed in state court last month. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed the lawsuit on behalf of three men who were threatened by the g  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: * * * Mitchell Institute Awards 111th Attack Squadron the General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Trophy ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented the 2023 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 111th Attack Squadron (ATKS) of the Texas Air National  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB and Texas Association of Business Endorse Bills to Bring T... AUSTIN (Jan. 17, 2025) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading voice for small businesses and the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, today jointly announced their strong support for Senate Bill 818, filed by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, and House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $7.7 million in grants to restore aquatic habitats to benefit native freshwater species in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The slate also provides expertise to help landowners implement voluntary practices that improve the health of rivers and streams on private  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Jan. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: It's Not Too Late to Attend in San Antonio CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Jan. 13, 2025) - While CattleCon 2025 is just around the corner, Feb. 4-6, in San Antonio, Texas, it isn't too late to register. Whether flying or driving, make plans to join thousands of cattlemen and women for the largest cattle industry event in the country. Register in advance at convention.ncba.  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

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

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court May Decide if Government Can Age-Gate Sexual Expression Online WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court today heard arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a challenge to H.B. 1181, a Texas law that requires people to undergo an  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage * * * INDIANAPOLIS - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) for working with Komen to introduce legislation on two vitally im  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage * * * BISMARCK - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Karen Karls (R-Bismarck) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage * * * RICHMOND - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Shelly Simonds (D-Newport News) and Senator Tara Durant (R-Fredericksburg) for working with Komen to e  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Southwest Research Institute developed the Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (LMS) to characterize the structure and composition of the Moon's mantle by measuring electric and magnetic fields. The LMS instrument -- manifested on the Blue Ghost lunar lander developed by Firefly Aerospace and targeted to launch on January 15, 2025 -- will b  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Syracuse University's Fran Brown named Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award recipient HOUSTON, January 15, 2025 -- The American Heart Association has named Syracuse University's Fran Brown as the recipient of the 2024 Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. This award celebrates the achievements of an individual who has not had any previous head  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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: * * * Tricare Extends Deadlines for West Region Users Tricare Extends Deadlines for West Region Users Beneficiaries who use Tricare in the West Region now have more time to update their payment information. On Jan. 1, TriWest Healthcare Alliance became the new West Region contractor, replacing Health Net Federal Services. Tricare also moved six states from the East Regio  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- UnidosUS issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Inaction by Texas leaders left over one million children hungry during the summer of 2024, exacerbating food insecurity and economic challenges for thousands of families * * * McAllen, TX -- UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a report today that calls on Texas leaders and the local government officials to accept federal funding that could prov  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- Biden-Harris ATF Reverses Unlawful Policy Targeting Federal Firearms License Holders Following AFL's Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, America First Legal (AFL) and the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) secured a major victory over the Biden-Harris Administration when the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF  more