JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 20 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Supports Rehabilitation Act Funding and Protections (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska's continued participation in the Texas v. Becerra multistate case ensures that the Rehabilitation Act will continue, without undue interference, to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and the federal funding that supports existing Section 504 protections. The new federal regulations that Alas  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Announcing the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing Satellite Campus The new center will provide learning and training opportunities for students and industry partners in biomanufacturing at Pegasus Park in Dallas. By Michelle Revels The National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing Satellite Campus (NCTM2) at Pegasus Park in Dallas will be an epicenter for research   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Annual event showcases AI and high-performance computing advances in energy The Ken Kennedy Institute's Energy HPC Conference has become Houston's forum for taking the pulse of industry needs and discussing developments at the interface of energy, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). The conference, now in its 18th year, is attended by over 500 industry leaders and experts, provid  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * At UTSW, an innovative procedure offers new hope for amputees Osseointegrated implants provide numerous benefits over conventional prostheses, surgeons say DALLAS - Feb. 18, 2025 - Complications after an amputation left Scott Bryson, a 50-year-old father of three, unable to walk. But in the spring of 2024, he took his first steps in nearly a decade after receiving a revoluti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton and National Coalition Sue New York to Stop Unconstitutional Attempt to Destroy American Energy Industry Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of attorneys general have sued New York over its blatantly unconstitutional law that seeks to destroy America's energy industry. Titled the Climate Change Superfund Act, New York's law would retroactively fine coal, n  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands NCAA Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete in Women's Sports After Intentionally Deceptive Policy Change Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for a temporary injunction against the National Collegiate Athletic Association ("NCAA") to protect women's sports after an intentionally deceptive rule change falsely claimed to have prevented biological males from p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Provides Update on Lawsuit Against Biden-era Rule That Would Require Texas to Treat "Transgenderism" as a Disability and Threatens Loss of Federal Funding Attorney General Ken Paxton is continuing his multistate lawsuit to stop an illegal rule put forward by the Biden Administration that would redefine "gender dysphoria" as a disability and require all recipients of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Absurd "Dietary Guidelines" Pushed by a Committee Appointed During the Biden Administration Attorney General Ken Paxton slammed the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines that was published by an advisory committee comprised of individuals appointed during the Biden Administration. This purportedly "scientific" report serves as the basis of the Sec  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Era Emission Rule that Unlawfully Sought to Force Radical Climate Agenda on States Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped a Biden Administration edict that would have forced Texas to adopt unlawful greenhouse gas reporting measures after the Trump Administration dismissed the Biden Administration's appeal of a lower court's decision in Texa  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 22 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor in Deeds Strategic Plan Underscores Actions Taken by Baylor Board of Regents Regents approve undergraduate degrees in aerospace engineering, Great Texts; new $250 million scholarship initiative; tuition for 2025-26; and affirm new Regents, among other business By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern scientists identify feature of aggressive non-small cell lung cancer DeBerardinis Lab finds high glucose contribution to tricarboxylic acid cycle involved in predicting cancer spread DALLAS - Feb. 19, 2025 - In localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a tumor's ability to use carbon from glucose to feed the tricarboxylic   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 20 -- American Airlines issued the following news: * * * Cleared to connect: American Airlines pilots streamlined security program in collaboration with US and UK governments Program reimagines international connections, reducing misconnections and mishandled bags, and strengthening security FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is teaming up with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.K. Department for Transport (DfT) to make connecting internati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 22 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2025: * * * ConocoPhillips announces agreement to sell interest in Ursa and Europa Fields HOUSTON - ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its interests in the Ursa and Europa Fields and Ursa Oil Pipeline Company LLC to Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company LP, subsidiaries of Shell plc, for $735 million subject to   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Current strategies for minimizing non-urgent visits to emergency departments are questionable, study finds Study sheds light on gaps between the reasons patients give for their visit, their actual need for care and their final diagnosis Emergency departments in the United States have more than 140 million visits each year--a rate of four visits for every 10 people--that cost nearl  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Delivers 1.8 Million Total Viewers for NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Opener Race Ranks as Most-Viewed NASCAR Xfinity Series Season-Opener at Daytona Since 2020 Saturday's Broadcast on The CW Was the Most-Watched NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Across Any Track or Network Since Talladega in April 2022 Viewership Peaked at 2.2 Million Total Viewers BURBANK, CA (  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Cytisine and estrogen: A promising duo for protecting brain cells in Parkinson's Researchers explore how a smoking cessation drug combined with estradiol could be used to treat Parkinson's disease in women The smoking cessation drug cytisine has demonstrated the ability to protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease, and new research highlights the critical role of estrogen in enha  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: * * * Dallas College To Offer Bachelor's Degree in Software Development in Fall 2025 (DALLAS) -- Dallas College is proud to announce the launch of its Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development, which will provide students with an affordable pathway to high-paying, in-demand occupations starting this Fall. The program has been approved by both the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Dan Cook appointed University architect and vice president for facilities design and operations The University of Notre Dame has appointed Dan Cook as its new University architect and vice president for facilities design and operations. A 1996 Notre Dame alumnus, Cook succeeds Doug Marsh, who served as the inaugural University architect and will continue as a key leader of the facilities design and  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Dan Cook appointed University architect and vice president for facilities design and operations The University of Notre Dame has appointed Dan Cook as its new University architect and vice president for facilities design and operations. A 1996 Notre Dame alumnus, Cook succeeds Doug Marsh, who served as the inaugural University architect and will continue as a key leader of the facilities design and   more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Dust Storms and Wind Erosion Cause $154 Billion in Damages Annually, UTEP Study Shows Dust storms on par with cost of major disasters like hurricanes EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2025) - A windy, dusty day can ruin your new car wash and leave you with grit in your mouth and dirt on your floors. But a new study in the journal Nature Sustainability, published by researchers at The Universi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 19 -- 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: * * * Emerson's New Data Acquisition Solutions Streamline Testing for Entry-Level Ethernet Systems Latest addition to NI CompactDAQ lineup delivers powerful Ethernet tools and FlexLogger enhancements, providing cost-effective option for high-performance testing AUSTIN, Texas   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 21 -- Entergy issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Entergy Texas receives approval on backup generation program Company partners with customers on solutions to provide a more reliable and resilient energy future for Southeast Texas THE WOODLANDS, Texas - In today's world, electricity is an essential part of our everyday life. People rely on energy to help power everything from electronics and appliances to public transportation and infrastru  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Present 17 Ranked Teams in Action this Week, Highlighted by a Top 10 Doubleheader on Sat, Feb. 22 * Saturday slate headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at No. 7 Texas A&M (noon ET, ESPN) and No. 8 Iowa State at No. 5 Houston (2 p.m., ESPN) * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm travels to Houston for the 150th men's college basketball road show This  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Score Top Women's College Basketball Regular Season Games in 2024-25 Season * Sunday's ABC doubleheader averaged 1.8 million viewers between the two games * The two games serve as the two most-watched this season across ESPN platforms * UConn-South Carolina served as the third-most watched women's college basketball regular season game all-time on   more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Students who enroll in the Biomedical Equipment Technology program this fall at Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus will benefit from an expanded program with new resources. "Students can expect more comprehensive, hands-on lab experiences that are designed to enhance practical and real-world problem-solving skills," said Ray Longoria, TSTC's Biomedical Equipment Technology program team lead in H  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * From Human-Centered AI to Precise Health Care Policies Most doctors' visits focus on reviewing medical information such as cholesterol levels and symptoms like a persistent cough to diagnose and treat health conditions. However, discussions rarely touch on nonmedical factors, such as whether a patient has reliable transportation to attend follow-up appointments. Missing critical appoin  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * From volunteer to medical director: HSC medical director's 46th year at Cowtown Marathon By: Libby Maness If you've ever received medical care at the Cowtown Marathon, chances are you've seen Dr. Jeff Beeson, interim executive vice president of health systems and vice president of clinical partnerships at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Beeso  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Killeen Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Killeen has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In City Of Fate Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Fate will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on February 24. "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," said Governor Abbott. "I thank the Texas Music Office for helping communitie  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Silicon Labs Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the third Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $23,250,000 has been extended to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. ("Silicon Labs") for their new research and development (R&D) operation in Austin, which is expected to create more than $80 million in capital investment.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Bandera As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Bandera 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 Bandera County Co  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing failure as an asset: How Rice researchers are innovating smarter wearable tech In the world of soft robotics and wearable technology, sheet-based fluidic devices are revolutionizing how lightweight, flexible and multifunctional systems are designed. But with innovation comes challenges, particularly in understanding and controlling failure in these devices. A new study by mechanical engineers at Ric  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 22 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Guides Power Metal Resources to Sale Agreement With 10x Return Haynes Boone advised Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW, OTCQB:POWMF), a London-listed mining exploration company focused on global resource projects, on a partial disposal of its stake in Guardian Metal Resources PLC (GMET) to UCAM Ltd. The transaction is valued at pound sterling9.2 million before costs and involved the   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Advises New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation on Recovery Bonds Offerings Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as counsel to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation ("NYSEG") and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation ("RG&E" and, together with NYSEG, the "Companies") subsidiaries of Avangrid, Inc. on two SEC-registered offerings of $710.6 million aggr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the purchasers in connection with Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company's (the "Company") issuance of (i) $100 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.18% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2024A, Tranche A due 2034 (the "2034 Bonds"), (ii) $60 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.28% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2024A, Tranche B due 2036 (the "2036 Bonds") and (iii)   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Attorney Honored by the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP associate Jessica Rivero has been recognized by the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers' as a "Woman to Watch." The award will be presented at the inaugural Impact Awards which recognize outstanding women lawyers in Miami-Dade County who have practiced law for eig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin Kicks Off "Organizing Everywhere" Tour Across Blue, Purple, and Red States as First Official Trip as DNC Chair Arrow Today, new DNC Chair Ken Martin kicks off his first official tour as DNC Chair, traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment as DNC Chair that Democrats will go everywhere and compete everywhere. In the coming  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Emboldened by Trump, Texas and Louisiana Republicans Threaten to Punish Doctors Supplying Medication to Patients Fleeing Extreme Abortion Bans Arrow In response to Republicans' recent attacks on abortion shield laws, which protect abortion patients and providers from interstate criminal and civil penalties in abortion cases, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the followi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: DNC Chair Touts Vision For the Future of the Democratic Party, Americans Reject Trump's Losing Agenda Arrow This week, DNC Chair Ken Martin kicked off his first official tour as DNC chair, traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country. As a part of his "Organizing Everywhere" Tour, Chair Martin visited Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, and Missouri this week and will b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL closes sale of Energy Corridor office building HOUSTON, Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of 1255 Enclave, a 171,091-square-foot, Class A office building in Houston, Texas. JLL marketed the property for sale on behalf of the seller. Harmony Public Schools purchased the asset  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Join Anitta for an epic Carnival celebration on Bloco da Anitta Key Takeaways * Anitta, a Rio local who never misses Carnival in Brazil, invites guests to experience Brazilians' favorite celebration in the Wonderful City. * The three-night stay in March takes place in a luxurious penthouse overlooking Copacabana Beach - Anitta's own favorite Airbnb. Prepara! Fans of Anitta, on  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 21 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Dividend Declaration HOUSTON - February 20, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share on the company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to be paid on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on March 14, 2025. About KBR We deliver science, technology   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Long-term survival following CAR T cell therapy to treat neuroblastoma Houston, TX - Feb 17, 2025 An 18-year survivor of neuroblastoma, a solid childhood tumor that develops in immature nerve cells, is believed to represent the longest reported remission to date in a patient treated with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, describe several long-t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Los Angeles County Bar Association Names Marcus Nelson a 2025 Black History Month Honoree Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that associate Marcus Nelson was recognized as a 2025 Black History Month Honoree by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). Each February, the organization selects and honors "outstanding individuals for their contributions to the legal community." Current  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Launches Comprehensive Alternative Investment Platform "With the launch of our new alternative investment platform, advisors have access to a shelf of tailored, institution-caliber opportunities, ...designed to set advisors apart from the competition." - Cheri Belski Bespoke solution offers a centralized hub to meet the evolving needs of investors  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Prill | Garwood Financial Advisors SAN DIEGO - Feb. 19, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Shane J. Prill, CFP (r), Vance E. Garwood, CFP (r), and Grant Garwood, CFP (r), have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. Th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Welcomes Prill | Garwood Financial Advisors "We believe that affiliating with LPL best positions us to continue providing the high level of service clients have come to expect." - Shane J. Prill SAN DIEGO - Feb. 19, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Shane J. Prill, CFP, Vance E. Garwood, CFP, and Grant Garwood, CFP, have joine  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and EdgeQ Introduce Industry's First Software-Defined 4G and 5G Next Generation Small Cells for Neutral Host and Urban Densification Companies bring together multi-generation expertise to deliver flexible, rapidly deployable and low-power small cells for indoor and outdoor environments February 18, 2025, Richardson, Te  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson receives nearly $23 million in CPRIT funding for cancer research, faculty recruitment The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded nearly $23 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of 20 cancer research projects to advance new breakthroughs in discovery, translational, clinical and prevention sci  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson Research Highlights for February 10, 2025 Featuring ASCO GU studies, personalized risk-based screening, breast cancer treatment advances, and promising results for bladder and prostate cancers The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made p  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 21 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * More, more, more in Chicago: American Airlines will offer more capacity, premium options and exciting new destinations from O'Hare * The airline will fly more from Chicago than ever before with larger aircraft and premium options on every flight this summer. * Customers can enjoy nine new destinations so far in 2025, including Chicago's only nonstop service to Naples, Italy (NAP), which joins a   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Statement and Court Filing in Texas v. Becerra Regarding Section 504 Attorney General Hilgers joined the lawsuit because of a new, overreaching federal regulation that hijacks Section 504 for political purposes and threatens the way Nebraska provides mental health services. He appreciates the importance of Section 504 to disabled Nebraskans and parents of children wit  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * New research provides key insight into Alzheimer's disease risk across populations SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 6, 2025 - A groundbreaking study from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has uncovered a genetic factor that may contribute to the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative conditi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New, national policy brief sheds light on unprecedented challenges faced by disaster workers School of Public Health faculty member helped draft the document that offers guidance for policies and procedures Natural and human-made disasters are more frequent--and complex--than ever, and workers involved in their response and clean-up face unprecedented challenges. A new policy bri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * NexMetro Communities completes $333M recapitalization of eight-asset build-to-rent portfolio across three states PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a recapitalization of eight NexMetro assets with Stockbridge investing $65.9 million of preferred equity along existing assumable agenc  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Names Samantha Osborne Reynolds as Vice President of Political Sales IRVING, TX (Feb. 18, 2025)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced the appointment of Samantha Osborne Reynolds as Vice President of Political Sales, effective February 18. Ms. Osborne Reynolds will be responsible for building and managing the company's newly created natio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * North Carolina Super Lawyers 2025 Names Jordan Bernstein a Rising Star Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Charlotte-based associate Jordan L. Bernstein has been recognized in the practice area of General Litigation in the 2025 publication of North Carolina Super Lawyers. Bernstein's practice focuses on complex litigation, developing strategies and providing solution-based advice for  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces 4th Quarter 2024 Results * Progressed on Occidental's deleveraging priorities: - Completed our near-term debt repayment target of $4.5 billion - Announced additional $1.2 billion of divestitures in the first quarter of 2025 * Increased quarterly dividend by 9% to $0.24 per share, payable April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces Further Progress on Debt Reduction * Achieved near-term debt repayment target of $4.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 * Announced proceeds from $1.2 billion of divestitures signed in the first quarter of 2025 will go toward current year debt maturities HOUSTON -- February 18, 2025 -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced it  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Parental Alcohol Abuse Predisposes Children To Cancer, Texas A&M Researchers Find Story by Courtney Price, VMBS Marketing & Communications New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has discovered that parents who chronically abuse alcohol can pass along adverse effects that increase their ch  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Welcomes Acclaimed Texas Trial Lawyer Amy Ruhland Amy Ruhland, a seasoned trial lawyer with an impressive track record of success in high-stakes litigation, has joined Pillsbury's Austin office. She joins from litigation boutique Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP, where she served as managing partner of the Austin office, and was previously a partner with DLA Piper.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Planview Acquires Sciforma, Expanding Global Leadership in Portfolio Management Solutions Ropes & Gray represented Planview (r), a leading platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Development (DPD), in its completed acquisition of Sciforma, a provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Product Development solutions. The completed acquisiti  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Prof's new novel imagines a U.S. without Texas Imagine if Texas seceded from the United States, led by a character eerily similar to former President George W. Bush, who does such ridiculous things as rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of Christco. Hard to fathom? Maybe not. That's the premise of Charlie Green's new novel, "The Shah of Texas," which published Feb. 18 from Gold Wake Press. Green is a senior le  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * Recent audit affirms strong financial health at HPU BROWNWOOD - February 18, 2025 - For the past five years, Howard Payne University has met or exceeded the financial target goals for the Department of Education, according to the university's auditing firm CapinCrouse, LLP. In a recent report to the HPU Board of Trustees, CapinCrouse shared audit information from the 2023-2024 academic year. Their report fou  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Research sheds new light on sexualized drug use factors among rural sexual minority men Study finds that sexual minority stressors and past year sexual risk and substance misuse behaviors were contributing factors Gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men in Southern U.S. states are more likely than their counterparts elsewhere to have HIV and other sexually transmitted infectio  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Researchers develop the first free online training program on workplace chemical exposure and safety for nail salon workers Modules in English and Vietnamese were developed with insight from nail salon workers in Michigan One occupation is expected to grow faster than all others--a whopping 12 percent per year--through 2033: nail salon work. This surge began in 2023, bringing the  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover surprising link to stroke risk UTA study finds that Americans over 65 who experienced parental divorce as children are more likely to suffer a stroke Divorce can take a toll on children's mental health, but new research from The University of Texas at Arlington reports that its effects may last far longer than expected, potentially increasing the risk of serious   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice appoints Susan Christian to lead new campus events unit, establish conference services division Rice University has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services. This is a key and centralized leadership role in the university's ongoing efforts to enhance its connections and convening opportunities for the ca  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business Plan Competition, world's largest and richest intercollegiate student startup competition, selects 2025 ventures The 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) announced today the 42 startups invited to compete for more than $1 million in prizes April 10-12 at Rice University and the Ion in Houston. The RBPC, presented by Rice Business and hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepre  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice computer science department invites Houston industry, community partners for discussion on generative AI and DeepSeek Rice University's Department of Computer Science and Ken Kennedy Institute invite Houston industry and community partners to an evening discussion on large language models, DeepSeek and the future of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The event will provide an accessible introduction  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice-led study finds 2D carbon material is 8 times tougher than graphene, resists cracking Even the strongest crack under pressure, a problem materials scientists have long been grappling with. For instance, carbon-derived materials like graphene are among the strongest on Earth, but once established, cracks propagate rapidly through them, making them prone to sudden fracture. Bongki Shin is a materials scie  more

ALPINE, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Rio Grande College of Business at SRSU launches new Master of Management Sul Ross State University announced the launch of its Master of Science in Management degree, commencing in Fall 2025, pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This innovative graduate program is designed to equip students with modern management skills essential for success in a rapidly evolving, post-pandemi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Samsung Austin Semiconductor Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Austin Community College with $1.5 Million Gift The partnership celebrates growth and success, addresses the critical need for engineers. AUSTIN, Texas (February 18, 2025) - Austin Community College District (ACC) hosted a special event celebrating a $1.5 million gift from Samsung Austin Semiconductor to suppo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Scientists find new biomarker that predicts cancer aggressiveness Novel technology enables discovery, which could help predict tumor recurrence Using a new technology and computational method, researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting outcomes in meningioma brain   more

ALPINE, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * SRSU's Williams named to Swipe Out Hunger Leadership Council Katy Williams, the director of Civic Engagement and Student Assistance and the Lobo Pantry at Sul Ross State University, has been named to the Swipe Out Hunger Leadership Council. Swipe Out Hunger is the leading national nonprofit powering the movement to end food insecurity amongst students, collaborating with colleges, legislators, and the greate  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 22 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stealth virus: Zika virus builds tunnels to covertly infect cells of the placenta Infection with Zika virus in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities and fetal death. Until now, how the virus manages to cross the placenta, which nurtures the developing fetus and forms a strong barrier against microbes and chemicals that could harm the fetus, has not been clear. Researchers at   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Study: UTA research drives widespread economic impact University's $59M research spending in 2024 boosted local, state and national economies while supporting student development University of Texas at Arlington research projects contributed $59 million to the national economy in 2024--an increase of 39% from 2023, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Innovat  more

ALPINE, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Sul Ross State University earns Carnegie Classification as Research College and University Sul Ross State University has announced its designation as a Research College and University under the newly revised Carnegie Classifications system. The revision marks a significant milestone for SRSU, elevating its status from a basic classification to recognition for its research activity and expenditures. The Carn  more

LAREDO, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's Texas Center Releases Comprehensive Analysis of North American Trade Integration The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development (TCBEED) has released a comprehensive analysis examining North American trade integration and the potential impacts  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 22 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC receives $50,000 Autobahn Fort Worth donation for scholarships FORT WORTH, Texas -- Because the good life shouldn't be spent in neutral. The Tarrant County College Foundation has secured another scholarship to help students put their dreams in high gear. Autobahn Fort Worth, a family-owned dealership that sells premium luxury vehicles, has donated $50,000 to establish the Autobahn Fort Worth Sch  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2025: * * * TCC, TXST launch guaranteed transfer program Tarrant County College and Texas State University today signed an agreement to streamline the transfer of TCC students into Texas State's two campuses. TCC students who have earned an associate degree and have a 2.25 or higher GPA will be guaranteed admission to Texas State. With four-year college costs on the rise, more students are star  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas National Guard Soldiers Deputized By U.S. Border Patrol Chief Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since t  more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Feb. 19 -- Dick Clark Productions posted the following news: * * * Tickets On Sale for Landmark 60th ACMs TICKETS ON SALE FOR LANDMARK 60TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, HOSTED BY ENTERTAINMENT ICON REBA MCENTIRE, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 LIVE FROM FORD CENTER AT THE STAR IN FRISCO, TEXAS AND STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON PRIME VIDEO Fans are Invited to Access the Best Tickets Available for this Unforgettable, Star-Studded Country Music Event Through the ACM Awards Pre-  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Feb. 18, 2025) -- Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has developed a new fuel cell (FC) system, its third-generation fuel cell system (3rd Gen FC System), as part of its continued efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society. The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 19 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Supports Storm Relief Efforts Contributions promote recovery; customer payment relief offers assist those in need PLANO, Texas ( Feb. 19, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services announced efforts to assist those suffering from the impacts of the recent storms in the Southeastern and Eastern United States. Toyota contributes annually to The American R  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Trinity Joins Inaugural Carnegie Classification for Research Colleges and Universities Designation recognizes sustained research activity from colleges and universities spending more than $2.5M annually on research Trinity University has been designated by the American Council on Education as a Research College and University in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. This new designation recognizes institutions hi  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: After recently graduating from Texas State Technical College's Emergency Medical Services - EMT program, Jessie Rodriguez re-enrolled at TSTC, this time to become a paramedic. Facing some financial challenges when she started the EMT program, Rodriguez had to find a creative solution to assemble the program's uniform: blue cargo pants, blue polo shirt with the TSTC EMS logo on it, and black tactical boots. He  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: * * * TSTC student trades swimming pool maintenance for Automation and Controls Technology (MARSHALL, Texas) - After working in swimming pool maintenance for almost 18 years, Johnathan Gaither discovered the Automation and Controls Technology program at Texas State Technical College's Marshall campus. "I kind of came to a crossroads where I felt like I just wanted a change in career," he said. "I enjoyed wh  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Professors Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors By Bryan Luhn University of Houston professors Birol Dindoruk, Megan Robertson and Francisco Robles Hernandez have joined the prestigious list of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors. The University of Houston now has 39 faculty members in the NAI. "We congratulate these three esteemed colleagues on being named NAI Sen  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna re-establish network agreement The University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna(R), a CVS Health business, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings UTMB facilities and providers in network for most Aetna health plan participants, effective immediately. This means for most Aetna members, health care services from UTMB will now be cover  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 20 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * University Remembers the Legacy of Francis McMillan Parks Francis McMillan Parks, former director of Students Offering Service and African American Programs in Hendricks Chapel and a beloved community storyteller, died on Jan. 12. She was 87. Francis Parks holds a statue of American Folk musician Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten. (Photo by Stephanie Ellen Parks) Parks grew up in Odessa, Texas. She earned a bachelo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * US research universities' innovation and future to be examined at Ion event Feb. 24 In an interconnected and rapidly changing world, how can American research universities best serve the public? Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Arizona State University President Michael Crow, two distinguished leaders in higher education and public service, will discuss the evolving role of U.S. research univ  more

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Achieves Record Spring Enrollment All-time high in returning undergraduates underpins enrollment milestone EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 17, 2025) - The University of Texas at El Paso is celebrating its highest spring headcount in history, with a total enrollment of 23,861 students this semester. This latest figure represents a 5% increase over last spring. "These impressive numbers are  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Study Confirms Benzoyl Peroxide Safety and No Link to Cancer Risk Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch recently published in The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology a study on the safety of benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment. The study reinforces the safety of benzoyl peroxide as a standard-of-care treatment for acne by investigating its potential imp  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Welcome Building one of only three workplaces in Bristol to achieve a NABERS Design for Performance Target Rating of 5 Stars Welcome Building, a sustainable new workspace in Bristol, delivered in a joint venture between EPISO 5, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners, and Trammell Crow Company, has achieved a NABERS Design for Performance Target Rating   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * What are the side effects of GLP-1 medications? Houston, TX - Feb 17, 2025 GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings. However, over the past few years, these medications have become popular due to their weight loss and weight management benefits. Dr. Saundra Nguyen, assistant professor of internal medicine at Baylor College   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * What Can Electrifying Your Ride do to the Grid? Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass and a team of researchers are looking into how the power grid can be affected by electrifying passenger cars. By Katie Satterlee Around one in five cars sold last year were electric vehicles (EVs). While they offer benefits -- including zero tailpipe emissions, minimizing noise pollution, and reducing relianc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Working in border cities compounds EMS workers' physical and mental stresses, study finds A lack of resources and misaligned missions with federal agencies are two critical factors that define the unique role of EMS clinicians along the U.S.-Mexico border Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians--highly skilled clinicians who are typically the first on the scene at medical emer  more