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State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday March 02, 2025 ( 116 items )  

2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: China's Cyber Espionage Surges 150% With Increasingly Aggressive Tactics, Weaponization of AI-powered Deception Rises
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: China's Cyber Espionage Surges 150% with Increasingly Aggressive Tactics, Weaponization of AI-powered Deception Rises The industry's preeminent source on adversary intelligence exposes a 442% increase in vishing as GenAI-driven social engineering attacks increase;  more

3D Microfabrication and Nanotechnology Contributions Recognized
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 3D Microfabrication and Nanotechnology Contributions Recognized Dr. Sy-Bor Wen has been named an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow. By Maddi Busby Dr. Sy-Bor Wen, an associate professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This prestigious honor recognize  more

Advanced Wearable Technology Improves Support For People With Dementia And Their Caregivers
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Advanced Wearable Technology Improves Support For People With Dementia And Their Caregivers A new pilot study is one of the first to assess how caregivers use these devices and their opinions of them. By Ann Kellett Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping prevent people with dementia from wandering and alerting their caregivers when they do. Studies h  more

AI Accelerates Discovery of Neurodevelopmental Disorder-associated Genes
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * AI accelerates discovery of neurodevelopmental disorder-associated genes Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay. This new powerful computational tool can help fully characterize the genetic landscape of neurodevelopm  more

Airbnb Community Fund Donates Over $8.5 Million to 160+ Nonprofits Globally
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Airbnb Community Fund donates over $8.5 million to 160+ nonprofits globally Key Takeaways * The Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100 million to communities by the end of 2030. * In the Fund's fourth year, over 160 organizations across 30+countries will receive donations totaling more than $8.5 million USD. As in previous years, hosts helped direct a majority of the donati  more

Alternative Treatments for Complex Aortic Aneurysms Now Offered at Baylor College of Medicine
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Alternative treatments for complex aortic aneurysms now offered at Baylor College of Medicine Patients at Baylor Medicine, the primary multidisciplinary clinical practice of Baylor College of Medicine, and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center who have experienced complex aortic aneurysms can now be treated with a new stent procedure, endovascular fenestrated and branched stent-grafts, which will repair the   more

Apple Will Spend More Than $500 Billion in the U.S. Over the Next Four Years
CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 25 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Apple will spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years Teams and facilities to expand in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington Plans include a new factory in Texas, doubling the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, a manufacturing academy, and accelerated in  more

Ashleigh Myers Evaluates Potential Impact of New York's New Climate Change Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ashleigh Myers Evaluates Potential Impact of New York's New Climate Change Law Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with attorneys general from 21 other states and industry groups, has filed a lawsuit challenging New York's recently enacted "Climate Superfund" law. The law requires the largest greenhouse gas-emitting companies to collectively contribute $75 billion into a fund des  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Suspicious and Potentially Illegal Lottery "Winnings"
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Suspicious and Potentially Illegal Lottery "Winnings" Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas lottery process, including two suspicious and possibly unlawful lottery "winnings" that involved bulk lottery ticket purchases and the utilization of a third-party courier service. The investigation will exami  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Top Deputy on New Role as Advisor to Vice President JD Vance
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Top Deputy on New Role as Advisor to Vice President JD Vance Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement congratulating Deputy Attorney General James Lloyd for being appointed Deputy Policy Director to Vice President JD Vance. "James handled some of the most important, complex, and significant cases during his time in my office and Tex  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team Attorney General Ken Paxton has appointed Austin Kinghorn as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, Ryan Walters as the Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy, and Billy Cole as Principal Deputy Solicitor General. "Austin Kinghorn, Ryan Walters, and Billy Cole have been indispensable members of my team for ye  more

Award-winning Research May Unlock Universe's Origins
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Award-winning research may unlock universe's origins UTA physicist Ben Jones recognized for pioneering particle physics instrumentation University of Texas at Arlington physicist Ben Jones has received an international honor for his contributions to developing advanced instruments used in particle physics research. Dr. Jones, an associate professor of physics, was awarded the 2025   more

Baylor Chemist Among Innovators Joining TMC's Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics to Advance Oncology Treatment in Texas
WACO, Texas, March 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Chemist Among Innovators Joining TMC's Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics to Advance Oncology Treatment in Texas CPRIT-funded program advances work of Daniel Romo, Ph.D., on a new therapeutic for pancreatic cancer By Lori Fogleman Baylor University cancer therapeutics researcher Daniel Romo, Ph.D., The Schotts Professor of Chemistry and co-director of the Baylor Synthesis and Drug Lead Discovery Lab, is one o  more

Baylor Public Health Expert: Explaining the West Texas Measles Outbreak
WACO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Public Health Expert: Explaining the West Texas Measles Outbreak Low vaccination rates and delayed recognition contribute to rapid spread of disease once though eradicated in the U.S. By Kelly Craine Public health officials are sounding the alarm as cases of the worst measles outbreak in 30 years continue to spread in West Texas. Since January 2025, The Texas Department of State Health Services reports over 10  more

CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for Falcon Exposure Management, Securing Attack Surfaces for Highly Regulated Industries in the Cloud
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for Falcon Exposure Management, Securing Attack Surfaces for Highly Regulated Industries in the Cloud New FedRAMP authorization enables U.S. public sector entities to proactively reduce risk and stop breaches AUSTIN, Texas - Feb. 26, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDA  more

CrowdStrike and AWS Select 36 Startups for 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator, With Support From NVIDIA
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and AWS Select 36 Startups for 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator, with Support from NVIDIA Startups across the U.S., Israel and Europe to receive mentorship, technical support and go-to-market guidance to drive AI and cloud security innovation AUSTIN, Texas - February 24, 2025 -- CrowdStrike   more

CrowdStrike Expands Leadership in Hybrid Identity Protection With Falcon Identity Protection for Microsoft Entra ID
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Expands Leadership in Hybrid Identity Protection with Falcon Identity Protection for Microsoft Entra ID Falcon platform unifies real-time prevention with advanced ITDR, securing the entire identity attack lifecycle--from initial access to lateral movement--across hybrid environments AUSTIN  more

CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Supported on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Supported on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Falcon Cloud Security for OCI unifies code-to-cloud protection across multi-cloud environments AUSTIN, Texas - Feb. 26, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it is bringing the power of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Secu  more

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Selected by Orange Cyberdefense to Enhance Its Cybersecurity in Europe and North Africa
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Selected by Orange Cyberdefense to Enhance its Cybersecurity in Europe and North Africa Falcon platform chosen to augment Orange Cyberdefense's SOC-as-a-Service and MDR offerings, delivering the technology and expertise to help protect customers against breaches Paris, Fran  more

CrowdStrike is the First Cloud-Native Cybersecurity ISV to Exceed $1 Billion in Annual AWS Marketplace Sales
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike is the First Cloud-Native Cybersecurity ISV to Exceed $1 Billion in Annual AWS Marketplace Sales CrowdStrike's sales deals average 4x larger when transacted in AWS Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas - February 26, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it is the first cloud-native cybers  more

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Managed Detection and Response by Independent Research Firm
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Managed Detection and Response by Independent Research Firm Ranks highest of all vendors in Strategy category; earns highest possible scores in managed investigation and threat hunting criteria AUSTIN, Texas - February 27, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced  more

Defining Oligarchy: The Fusion of Wealth and Power in American Democracy
WACO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Defining Oligarchy: The Fusion of Wealth and Power in American Democracy Baylor political rhetoric scholar shares insight on how oligarchy is reshaping American democracy By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin Oligarchy is being thrown around a lot these days. But what does the term mean? Is America an oligarchy? And how does oligarchy help explain American democracy today? Political rhetoric scholar Luke Winslow, Ph.D., associate pr  more

DNC Chair Martin Barnstorms Red, Blue, and Purple States in "Organizing Everywhere" Tour Arrow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Chair Martin Barnstorms Red, Blue, and Purple States in "Organizing Everywhere" Tour Arrow DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road last week for his first official trip as DNC Chair -- traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment that Democrats will go everywhere, compete everywhere, and win at every level of the ballot. As a part of his "Organizing Ever  more

Emerson Partnership Bolsters UT Expertise in Semiconductors and AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 26 -- 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 Partnership Bolsters UT Expertise in Semiconductors and AI AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) - A new partnership between industrial technology leader Emerson and The University of Texas at Austin will support advanced research into artificial intelligence, automation  more

Emerson Partnership Bolsters UT Expertise in Semiconductors and AI
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Emerson Partnership Bolsters UT Expertise in Semiconductors and AI AUSTIN, Texas -- A new partnership between industrial technology leader Emerson and The University of Texas at Austin will support advanced research into artificial intelligence, automation, energy, semiconductors and other scientific disciplines. The three-year agreement includes research lab upgrades at UT facilities, contributions to  more

Esso, Mitsui and Woodside to Invest Nearly $200 Million Into the Gippsland Basin
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 25 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Esso, Mitsui and Woodside to invest nearly $200 million into the Gippsland Basin * The VALARIS 107 to drill new well in the Kipper field * West Tuna platform to be significantly upgraded MELBOURNE, Australia - Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd ('Esso Australia', a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd) has announced a nearly $200 million dollar investment in the K  more

Falling in love one standby flight at a time
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines issued the following news: * * * Falling in love one standby flight at a time Just friends -- that's all Rafael and Kenia Sanchez were. No really. Just friends. They met as managers on duty for the afternoon shift on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ramp in 2022. "We ran a pretty tight ship," Rafael said. "There was no thought of dating." Three years and 40,000 standby miles later, they are much mo  more

Farm Credit Bank of Texas Reports 2024 Year-end Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Farm Credit Bank of Texas Reports 2024 Year-end Financial Results AUSTIN, Texas - February 25, 2025 - Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid earnings and loan growth, while sustaining strong credit quality in 2024. Total loan volume increased 7.0% in 2024 to $31.8 billion at Dec. 31, primarily reflecting growth in direct notes to the bank's affiliated lending institutions. Total assets incre  more

Governor Abbott Activates State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Wildfire Danger
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Wildfire Danger Governor Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state wildfire response resources in anticipation of increased wildfire danger expected across West Texas mid-week. "Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support local communities as the  more

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Canyon
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Canyon Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Canyon, 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 Canyon on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other T  more

Governor Abbott Announces Little Elm Designated 75th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Little Elm Designated 75th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Town of Little Elm has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as the 75th 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  more

Governor Abbott Announces Menard Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Menard Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Menard 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 fost  more

Governor Abbott Announces Over $137,000 Job Training Grant To El Paso Community College
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $137,000 Job Training Grant To El Paso Community College Governor Greg Abbott today announced a more than $137,000 Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awarded to El Paso Community College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through this SDF grant, El Paso Community College will provide customized training for over 65 new and incumbent employees of Vinton Steel, LLC  more

Governor Abbott Appoints Toney To Governing Board Of Texas Civil Commitment Office
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Toney To Governing Board Of Texas Civil Commitment Office Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bruce Toney to the Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Office is responsible for providing monitoring and treatment of civilly committed sexually violent predators. Bruce Toney of Sagerton is a criminal investigator for   more

Governor Abbott Celebrates Career And Technical Education Month In Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Celebrates Career And Technical Education Month In Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by recognizing the achievements of Texas students in career and job training programs as they prepare for high-demand, good-paying jobs in over 460 different fields across the state. "The Texas economy is booming thanks to our diverse and highly s  more

Governor Abbott Congratulates Plano As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Plano As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Plano 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 Plano's commitm  more

Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Investigate Two Texas Lottery Incidents
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Investigate Two Texas Lottery Incidents Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two incidents involving the Texas Lottery, including a bulk purchase of lottery tickets in April 2023 and the recent $83.5 million win through a courier service. "Texans must be able to trust in our state's lottery system and know that the lottery is   more

Governor Abbott Statement On Majority Support For School Choice In Texas House
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On Majority Support For School Choice In Texas House Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement that 75 members of the Texas House of Representatives have co-authored Chairman Brad Buckley's House Bill 3, which will create a universal school choice program in Texas. "For the first time in our great state's history, the Texas House has the vote  more

Hardin-Simmons University Announces 2025 Alumni Association Board of Directors
ABILENE, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Announces 2025 Alumni Association Board of Directors The Office of Alumni Engagement for Hardin-Simmons University is excited to announce the 20 individuals who will make up the 2025 Alumni Association Board of Directors (AAB). The Board seeks to communicate with the 25,000 HSU alumni throughout the world and provide avenues for alumni to continue and further their relationship with  more

Hardin-Simmons University: Dr. Jacob West Becomes Dean of Logsdon School of Theology
ABILENE, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Jacob West Becomes Dean of Logsdon School of Theology Dr. Jacob West '04, '07, '13 has been named the new dean of Hardin-Simmons University's Logsdon School of Theology. He will begin this role starting June 2025. West, who has served as the associate dean of the Logsdon School of Theology in the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts since March 2024, was named dean after the elevation of Logsdon a  more

Harrison and Brittany Barnes Donate $250,000 to AlamoPROMISE
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release: * * * Harrison and Brittany Barnes donate $250,000 to AlamoPROMISE San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes alongside his wife, Brittany Barnes, have donated $250,000 to the AlamoPROMISE tuition-free program, benefiting students at St. Philip's College, a Historically Black College and University and Hispanic-Serving Institution within the Alamo Colleges District. The contribution, made in honor of  more

Haynes & Boone and Partners Beckert and Bobo Listed as D CEO M&A Award Finalists
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone and Partners Beckert and Bobo Listed as D CEO M&A Award Finalists D CEO has listed Haynes Boone Partners Brent Beckert and Kellie Bobo as finalists for 2025 Attorney of the Year, to be named at the 12th Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Awards. Haynes Boone is the only firm to have two finalists in the category. The firm's representation of Applied Avionics in its sale to Loar Group is  more

Haynes & Boone Guides PATHOMIQ in AI Diagnostics Deal With Myriad Genetics to Transform Cancer Care
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Guides PATHOMIQ in AI Diagnostics Deal with Myriad Genetics to Transform Cancer Care Haynes Boone represented PATHOMIQ, Inc., a pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics, in securing an exclusive U.S. licensing agreement with Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine. The new collaboration will bring PATHOMIQ_PRAD  more

Haynes & Boone Represents RedHill in Global Licensing Agreement With Hyloris
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Represents RedHill in Global Licensing Agreement with Hyloris A cross-practice Haynes Boone team represented RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDHL) in negotiating an exclusive worldwide development and commercialization licensing agreement, excluding North America, for its RHB-102 drug candidate, securing potential payments of up to $60 million plus royalties. The agreement grants Hyl  more

Haynes & Boone Secures Reversal of Multimillion-Dollar Jury Verdict Clarifying Off-Duty Conduct Liability for Employers
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Reversal of Multimillion-Dollar Jury Verdict Clarifying Off-Duty Conduct Liability for Employers A Haynes Boone appellate team led by Partner Mark Trachtenberg and Associate Ryan Pitts successfully reversed a $3.8 million jury verdict and obtained a take-nothing judgment from the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston on behalf of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company in a h  more

Holland & Hart Advises RenewaFi on Its Acquisition by Pexapark to Expand Global Renewable Energy Platform
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 27 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Advises RenewaFi on its Acquisition by Pexapark to Expand Global Renewable Energy Platform Holland & Hart represented RenewaFi Holdings Corporation (RenewaFi), a leading pricing intelligence platform for renewable energy in ERCOT, the grid for most of Texas, in its acquisition by Pexapark AG (Pexapark), a Swiss-based provider of price data, market intelligence, and advisory services for  more

House Republicans Push Trump's Funding Bill to Rip Away Health Care, Food for Texans to Give Handout to the Rich
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the statement on Feb. 25, 2025, by Executive Director Monique Alcala: * * * House Republicans Push Trump's Funding Bill to Rip Away Health Care, Food for Texans to Give Handout to the Rich AUSTIN, Texas - In a reckless move that prioritizes the wealthy over working Texans, House Republicans push forward with a devastating budget resolution that leaves Texas families behind. Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Monique Alcala   more

HPU Establishes Gold and Blue Partnerships With Carroll ISD and Santa Fe Christian School
BROWNWOOD, Texas, March 1 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU establishes Gold and Blue Partnerships with Carroll ISD and Santa Fe Christian School BROWNWOOD - February 27, 2025 - Howard Payne University recently formed Gold and Blue Partnership programs with Carroll ISD (CISD), in Southlake, Texas, and Santa Fe Christian School (SFC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The partnerships will provide automatic acceptance for students from each school who graduate within the to  more

Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection With Strategic Growth Investment by Apax Partners
DALLAS, Texas, March 1 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Represents CohnReznick in Connection with Strategic Growth Investment by Apax Partners Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is representing CohnReznick LLP, a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, in connection with the formation of an alternative practice structure and strategic growth investment in its nonattest business by Apax Partners LLP. With over 5,000 global employees and 350+ partners in 29  more

KBR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results Delivered Strong Financial Performance with Solid Bookings Momentum Issues Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance for Revenues, Adj. EBITDA, Adj. EPS, and Operating Cash Flows Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights (All comparisons versus prior year period unless noted.) * Revenues of $2.1 billion, up 23% (15% org  more

La. A.G. Murrill Issues Statement on Letter Sent to POTUS on Suspension, Revocation of Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease and Grant Obligations
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 28 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement on a letter sent to the POTUS on the suspension and revocation of Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease and Grant Obligations: * * * "I sent a letter along with my fellow attorneys general Lynn Fitch of Mississippi and Ken Paxton of Texas, to President Trump and Interior Secretary Burgum, to discuss our shared goal of immediately reversing the harmful policies of the Biden a  more

LCRA Announces 2025 Schedule for Property Owners Who Want to Treat Invasive Aquatic Vegetation
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * LCRA announces 2025 schedule for property owners who want to treat invasive aquatic vegetation HOA, municipalities and counties eligible for rebates for treatment BURNET AND LLANO COUNTIES, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced the 2025 schedule for property owners planning to treat nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble   more

LEDC Strengthens Economic Leadership With Board Appointments of TAMIU A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Leaders
LAREDO, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * LEDC Strengthens Economic Leadership with Board Appointments of TAMIU A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Leaders The Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) has appointed two leaders from Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business to its Board of Directors, affirming the University's extensive role i  more

LPL Financial Welcomes Servant Path Wealth Partners to Linsco Channel
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Servant Path Wealth Partners to Linsco Channel "We feel the LPL platform provides a wealth of strategic resources and innovative technology that will help us expand our value proposition to clients." - Ryne Stokes SAN DIEGO - Feb. 25, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Joe Young, CFP, and Ryne Stokes, CFP, ha  more

LPL Welcomes Townsgate Wealth Management
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Welcomes Townsgate Wealth Management SAN DIEGO - Feb. 27, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Jim Murray, Larry Bernstein, Abby Goldstein, CFP, Michael Kazmer, CFP, Brett Goldberg and Wesley Wong of Townsgate Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms.   more

Luay Nakhleh reappointed as dean of Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Luay Nakhleh reappointed as dean of Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing Luay Nakhleh (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Rice University has reappointed Luay Nakhleh as dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, effective July 1. Under his leadership since 2021, the school has experienced significant growth in faculty, research impact and academic programs, ali  more

Mavenir and Aira Technologies Help Enable Higher 5G Spectral Efficiency and Throughput
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and Aira Technologies Help Enable Higher 5G Spectral Efficiency and Throughput Demonstrate AI-powered high-fidelity MIMO channel estimation and prediction. February 25, 2025, Richardson, Texas and Saratoga, California: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks and Aira Te  more

Mavenir and O2 Telefonica Germany Strengthen Partnership With Multi-Year IMS Contract Extension for Cloud-Native IMS Services
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and O2 Telefonica Germany Strengthen Partnership with Multi-Year IMS Contract Extension for Cloud-Native IMS Services New five-year contract with Mavenir powering O2 Telefonica to transition its 4G/5G voice services to latest cloud-native technology. February 26, 2025, Munich and Bonn, Germany: Mavenir, the cloud-nativ  more

Mavenir and OXIO Powering the Next Generation of MVNOs
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and OXIO Powering the Next Generation of MVNOs OXIO's Telecom-as-a-Service Platform integrates Mavenir Packet Core, IMS and Messaging solutions on Amazon Web Services for enhanced agility February 26, 2025, Richardson, Texas: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, to  more

Mavenir and Terrestar Achieve Industry First Satellite Voice Over NB-IoT Call in NTN Mode
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir and Terrestar Achieve Industry First Satellite Voice Over NB-IoT Call in NTN Mode Breakthrough deployable via software upgrade to existing GEO satellites using available S-band spectrum to allow operators to monetize NTN services immediately February 24, 2025, Richardson, Texas: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infras  more

Mavenir's Network Intelligence as a Service AI Agents Deliver 40% Mobility KPI Gains in 5G Non-Standalone Networks
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir's Network Intelligence as a Service AI Agents Deliver 40% Mobility KPI Gains in 5G Non-Standalone Networks Company Demonstrates New Industry Standard with Unprecedented AI/ML Milestone Proven in Live Open RAN Deployments with South Asian Mobile Operators February 27, 2025, Richardson, Texas: Mavenir, the cloud-native n  more

Mays Cancer Center Continues Collaboration With American Cancer Society to Expand Lung Cancer Screenings
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24, 2024 - Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce the American Cancer Society's continued support for its lung cancer screening program. The gift is a $  more

MD Anderson Researchers Develop Novel Antibody-Toxin Conjugate
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson researchers develop novel antibody-toxin conjugate New drug design prompts immune response rather than directly destroying cancer cells Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a novel antibody-toxin conjugate (ATC) designed to stimulate immune-mediated eradication of tumors. According to preclinical results published today i  more

Media Tip Sheet: Measles Outbreak Grows in Texas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Measles Outbreak Grows in Texas According to the Texas Department of State and Health Services, 90 cases of the measles have been reported in Texas. The outbreak which started in January is spreading among people who are not vaccinated. Health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. The CDC recommends children get two doses of the MMR shot, getting the first dose at  more

Media Tip Sheet: Unvaccinated Child Dies From the Measles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Unvaccinated Child Dies From the Measles The first measles death in more than a decade in the United States has been reported in Texas. According to the Texas Health Department, it was a school-aged child who was not vaccinated. The outbreak in Texas has now infected 124 people. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight about measles and getting   more

New method developed to dramatically enhance bioelectronic sensors
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New method developed to dramatically enhance bioelectronic sensors Rice University graduate student Ravindra Saxena shows a lithographically patterned OECT device used for measurement with enzymatic and microbial fuel cells. In a breakthrough that could transform bioelectronic sensing, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Rice University has developed a new method to dramatically enhance the sensitivi  more

Newmark Facilitates $450M Refinancing for Texas Tower, Trophy Class A Office High-Rise
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates $450M Refinancing for Texas Tower, Trophy Class A Office High-Rise February 27, 2025 5:30 PM Newmark announces the firm has secured a $450 million refinancing loan for Texas Tower, a 47-story trophy office skyscraper in Houston, Texas. Newmark Co-Heads of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub and Jonathan Firestone, Vice Chairmen Clint Frease and Blake Tho  more

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $15,000 to Christian Appalachian Project in Lexington, KY
IRVING, Texas, March 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $15,000 to Christian Appalachian Project in Lexington, KY Irving, TX and Lexington, KY (February 28, 2025) - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WDKY-TV, the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television station serving Lexington, KY, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate $15,000  more

Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1.49 Billion
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1.49 Billion Q4 Net Revenue Drives Net Income of $229 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $628 Million, Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $411 Million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $411 Million Reduced Year-over-Year Losses at The CW by $7 Million in the Quarter and $126 Million for the Year Quarter a  more

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences IRVING, TX (February 25, 2025) -- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in March: * Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Location: The Palace Hotel - San Francisco, CA Date: Wednesda  more

Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Critical Insight Into Dementia Disorders, UT Health San Antonio Study Reveals
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 - Catholic nuns don't make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has yielded critical insights into cognitive resilience, neuropathology and aging-related disorders. Researc  more

Oncor Reports 2024 Results; Announces $36 Billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release: * * * Oncor Reports 2024 Results; Announces $36 Billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan DALLAS (Feb. 25, 2025) -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported twelve months ended December 31, 2024 net income of $968 million compared to twelve months ended December 31, 2023 net income of $864 million. This $104 million increase was driven by overall higher revenues primarily attributable to updated inte  more

Our Commitment to Providing the Highest Quality Stays
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Our commitment to providing the highest quality stays Key Takeaways * We're releasing our first-ever Global Quality Report as part of our commitment to deliver on quality and reliability across the platform. * We're providing insight into the many ways in which we're supporting our community, which has resulted in more five-star reviews, more Superhosts than ever before and ove  more

Parental Alcohol Use Linked To Increased Cancer Risk In Children, Texas A&M Researchers Find
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Parental Alcohol Use Linked To Increased Cancer Risk In Children, Texas A&M Researchers Find Chronic alcohol abuse by parents heightens their children's susceptibility to liver cancer and other health risks, according to new findings. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedica  more

Pathology Faculty Elected to Global Fellowship
GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Pathology faculty elected to global fellowship Two members of the University of Texas Medical Branch's Department of Pathology were recently elected to the 2025 class of fellows with the American Academy of Microbiology. Drs. Alexander Bukreyev and Jere McBride, UTMB professors in the Department of Pathology are two of 65 Academy fellows for 2025. "It's truly an honor to be elected a  more

Professor's new novel imagines a US without Texas
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Professor's new novel imagines a US 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., Click to open gallery view Charlie Green That's the premise of Charlie Green's new novel, "The Shah of Texas," which published Feb  more

Ready, set, jet toward status with up to 5,000 Loyalty Points as American Airlines kicks off the AAdvantage program new year
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines issued the following news: * * * Ready, set, jet toward status with up to 5,000 Loyalty Points as American Airlines kicks off the AAdvantage program new year With the start of a new AAdvantage (r) program year March 1, American Airlines is offering millions of members a launch pad to get a head start on status and rewards in 2025. For a limited time, AAdvantage (r) members may earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for each   more

Researchers Make Molecular Connection Between Blindness, Dementia
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers make molecular connection between blindness, dementia UTSW findings could lead to new ways to improve brain health in people with sensory impairments DALLAS - Feb. 24, 2025 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have linked blindness in animal models to a brain-wide cellular stress response that's a common risk factor for dementia. Their findings, publis  more

Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum in the fight against climate change, the conversation around public charging infrastructure is growing increasingly complex. Xinwu Qian, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, is spearheading research that reimagines how and where charging stations should be deployed -- ensuring  more

Rice Business to host ceremony marking milestone in new building construction
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business to host ceremony marking milestone in new building construction Rice Business will celebrate the completion of the highest point of its new building with a "topping out" ceremony Feb. 28. This milestone marks the structural peak of the project, and the event will bring together university and school leaders to sign the building's final beam before it is lifted into place atop the structure. The  more

Rice researchers develop efficient lithium extraction method, setting stage for sustainable EV battery supply chains
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers develop efficient lithium extraction method, setting stage for sustainable EV battery supply chains Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Photo credit: Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University). In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium -- a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles -- a team of researchers from   more

Rice researchers harness gravity to create low-cost device for rapid cell analysis
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers harness gravity to create low-cost device for rapid cell analysis Kevin McHugh (from left), Tyler Graf, Desh Deepak Dixit and Peter Lillehoj; slug flow-driven microfluidic chip (Photos by Doni Soward/Rice University) By Raji Natarajan, Special to Rice News A team of researchers at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University has developed an innovative art  more

Rice researchers team up with UT, A&M to help rural Texas communities overhaul flood management system
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers team up with UT, A&M to help rural Texas communities overhaul flood management system Flooding remains the most destructive natural hazard in the United States, costing billions in damages annually, disrupting critical infrastructure and endangering lives. While urban areas often have access to substantial resources to tackle these challenges, rural communities face persistent barriers in miti  more

Rice researchers unravel menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers unravel menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility Menopause, driven by ovarian aging and the depletion of ovarian reserve, marks the end of a woman's fertility, and while many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remain unclear. A new study from Rice University researchers, published in Biophysical Journal on Feb. 10, introduces a novel app  more

Rice supporting World Engineering Day as official partner
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice supporting World Engineering Day as official partner (Photo credit: Brandon Martin/Rice University) Rice University is an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, which will be held at UNESCO's Paris headquarters March 4, marking the start of a yearlong global campaign to highlight the essential role of engineering in addressing some of the world's most pressing cha  more

Sale of NOVA Apartments highlights San Antonio's thriving multi-housing market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Sale of NOVA Apartments highlights San Antonio's thriving multi-housing market AUSTIN, Feb. 28, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of NOVA Apartments, a 412-unit multi-family community in Northwest San Antonio, Texas. JLL represented the seller, Metlife Investment Management. NOVA Apartm  more

Samsung Austin Semiconductor Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy At Austin Community College With $1.5 Million Gift
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University 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 Community College District (ACC) hosted a special event celebrating a $1.5 million gift from Samsung Austin Semiconductor to support the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at ACC at the Highland C  more

Science, technology and presidential policymaking to be highlighted by Rice's Baker Institute
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Science, technology and presidential policymaking to be highlighted by Rice's Baker Institute Three former presidential science advisers will speak on how science and technology play a critical role in addressing complex challenges such as climate change, public health, national security and economic competitiveness at a March 8 event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The discussio  more

Senior Policy Advisor Kate Goodrich Joins Holland & Knight As It Continues Growth of Texas Government Advocacy Team
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Senior Policy Advisor Kate Goodrich Joins Holland & Knight As It Continues Growth of Texas Government Advocacy Team AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2025) - Holland & Knight welcomes Kate Goodrich as a senior policy advisor and member of the Firm's Texas Government Advocacy Team in Austin. Most recently, Ms. Goodrich was deputy general counsel and policy advisor for the Speaker of the Texas House of  more

Shining light on brain function: New optogenetics protocol poised to advance neuroscience
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Shining light on brain function: New optogenetics protocol poised to advance neuroscience Rice University neuroscientist Valentin Dragoi and collaborator Ariana Andrei from the Houston Methodist Research Institute developed a detailed, step-by-step guide for deploying optogenetics in nonhuman primates. The experimental protocol, documented in a paper published in Nature Protocols, provides critical guidance fo  more

Texas A&M Names Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr. As Corps Commandant
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Names Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr. As Corps Commandant Decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran will oversee university's Corps of Cadets, mentoring future military and civilian leaders. Texas A&M University has selected U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr. as the 47th commandant of the Corps of Cadets. Bierman will step into this role on Aug. 1, upon his retirement from active duty. As  more

Texas A&M Researcher Compares AI, Human Evaluators In Swine Medicine
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researcher Compares AI, Human Evaluators In Swine Medicine A Texas A&M Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program-led research team is studying whether artificial intelligence (AI) could play a supportive role in the evaluation of respiratory disease in pigs. In their recently published study, the team, led by Dr. R  more

Texas A&M University's Health Science Center: New Evidence Further Supports Link Between High Urinary Arsenic Levels and Kidney Damage
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 1 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * New evidence further supports link between high urinary arsenic levels and kidney damage Assessment of more than 9,000 adults in the United States identifies key indicators of kidney disease In a recent study, epidemiologists at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health examined a link between high urinary arsenic levels and kidney damage in humans using U.S. population-lev  more

Texas A&M: AI for Aggieland
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * AI for Aggieland The Texas A&M University System has purchased an AI supercomputer, which will enable increased speed and complexity in research. By Amanda Norvelle An AI supercomputer is coming to campus. The Texas A&M University System has purchased multiple NVIDIA DGX SuperPODs for $45 million. This initial investment will triple the university's supercomputing capacity, powe  more

Texas-France space hub aims to innovate space commerce and research
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Texas-France space hub aims to innovate space commerce and research A new trans-Atlantic space initiative has launched, linking Texas and France in an ambitious effort to fuel startup growth, drive research and forge international partnerships. Announced at the 2025 ASCENDxTexas event Feb. 27, the Texas-France Space Hub aims to unite academic institutions and private enterprises, expanding commercial space pre  more

TNT Sports & Max Announce NASCAR Driver Cam "Featured Multiview" Selections for EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, March 2
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & Max Announce NASCAR Driver Cam "Featured Multiview" Selections for EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, March 2 TNT Sports and Max today announced the driver selections for NASCAR Driver Cam 's Featured Multiview during this Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with streaming coverage s  more

Toyota Announces Executive Changes
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Announces Executive Changes * Chris Reynolds to retire, will join company's global Board of Directors * Chris Yang to take on global Compliance and Risk responsibilities PLANO, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) - Christopher Reynolds, executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), will retire effective May 30. In the interim, effective Apr  more

U.S. News & World Report Honors Hunton as a 2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firm
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report Honors Hunton as a 2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firm Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that it was named to the list of 2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. The publication assesses and identifies its list of "best" firms based on employee perceptions of six metrics: quality of pay and benefits, work/life balanc  more

UH Researchers Making Clean Water More Accessible
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers Making Clean Water More Accessible New Membrane Allows Water to Flow Eight-Times Faster By Laurie Fickman -- 713-743-8454 When you drink a nice refreshing glass of water, do you ever think, "Gee, I'm glad that polymeric desalination membrane did its job!" Probably not, but maybe you should. Those thin polyamide, or plastic-like, membranes work as filters that turn salty water into fresh dr  more

UH Researchers Paving the Way for New Era in Medical Imaging
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers Paving the Way for New Era in Medical Imaging Photon Counting Detectors Promise Fast Color X-ray Images By Bryan Luhn -- 713-743-0954 New technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston could revolutionize medical imaging and lead to faster, more precise and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional diagnostic methods. For years, doctors have relied on conventional 2D  more

University of North Texas Health Science: Dr. Maria Crompton Receives the Rural Medical Education Founders Award
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Dr. Maria Crompton receives the Rural Medical Education Founders Award By: Steven Bartolotta There isn't anyone more passionate about rural medicine, rural health care and the underserved communities across the state of Texas than Maria Crompton, DO, FAAFP, DipABLM, and for her dedication she received the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Rural Medical Education Founder's  more

University of Texas Medical Branch and Aetna Re-establish Network Agreement
GALVESTON, Texas, March 1 -- 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

University of Texas Medical Branch: New Study Links Herpes Simplex Virus Infections to Increased Risk of Dementia
GALVESTON, Texas, March 1 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New Study Links Herpes Simplex Virus Infections to Increased Risk of Dementia A new study from researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch has found that individuals with a history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, highl  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Birds Breathe in Dangerous Plastics--and So Do We
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 1 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Birds breathe in dangerous plastics--and so do we A UTA study finds high levels of microplastics in bird lungs, raising alarms about the pollution humans inhale daily Microscopic plastic pollutants drifting through the air are lodging in the lungs of birds, a new University of Texas at Arlington study finds. Researchers worldwide are increasingly alarmed by how pervasive these harmf  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Program's Expansion Boosts Student Research Opportunities
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Program's expansion boosts student research opportunities UTA undergraduate research program helps students present their work at academic conferences Aerospace engineering senior Philip Wilson attended an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) conference. Rohit Raut, a senior physics major, presented his work at a nuclear research symposium, and senior biology ma  more

UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 - The new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(R) for hospital accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to continuous compliance with stringent perfo  more

UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Mays Cancer Center Earns Gold Standard for Excellence in Radiation Oncology
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Mays Cancer Center earns gold standard for excellence in radiation oncology SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 - Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce it has earned its inaugural Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). This distinctio  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: New Target to Thwart Multidrug Resistance in Cancer Treatment
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * New target to thwart multidrug resistance in cancer treatment Study led by UTSW researchers reveals potential combination therapy to treat certain cancers DALLAS - Feb. 25, 2025 - Multidrug resistance in cancer can be overcome by combining a drug that blocks a key enzyme with another anticancer drug, according to a study in preclinical models led by researchers at UT Southwe  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Video Helps Defibrillator Patients Make Informed Choices
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Video helps defibrillator patients make informed choices Educational initiative addresses critical gap in care, spurring conversations about heart device management, UTSW researchers report DALLAS - Feb. 26, 2025 - A UT Southwestern Medical Center quality improvement team led a large-scale, multispecialty project in partnership with the Parkland Center of Innovation and Valu  more

UTEP Reasserts Prestigious R1 Research Status Under New Carnegie Classification Criteria
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Reasserts Prestigious R1 Research Status Under New Carnegie Classification Criteria EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2025) - The University of Texas at El Paso has once again earned R1 status in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, confirming the University's position among top research universities nationwide. R1 is the highest research classification a  more

Verizon Completes Its First Satellite to Cellular Enabled Video Call With AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 2
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon completes its first satellite to cellular enabled video call with AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 2 MIDLAND, TEXAS - Verizon and AST have yet again pushed the boundaries of what can be done with mobile devices by successfully trialing a live video call between two mobile devices with one connected via satellite and the other connected via Verizon's terrestrial network con  more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Arthur Schmalz a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Business Litigation
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Arthur Schmalz a 2025 Go To Lawyer for Business Litigation Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Arthur E. Schmalz has been honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a 2025 "Go To Lawyer" for business litigation in the Commonwealth. Virginia Lawyers Weekly selects "Go To Lawyer" honorees based on the following five criteria: * A lawyer who is an exper  more

Wells Fargo Abandons Anti-Energy Political Goals Due to Attorney General Paxton's Efforts
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Wells Fargo Abandons Anti-Energy Political Goals Due to Attorney General Paxton's Efforts Attorney General Paxton commended Wells Fargo for abandoning their anti-energy goal of achieving net-zero for financed emissions by 2050. Wells Fargo's decision came after Attorney General Paxton opened a review of the bank to determine if it was boycotting certain energy companies and the oil and gas i  more

What Can Electrifying Your Ride Do To The Grid?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Texas A&M University 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 reliance on imported fossil fuel  more

White & Case advises Zachry Holdings, Inc. on chapter 11 plan
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Zachry Holdings, Inc. on chapter 11 plan Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Zachry Holdings, Inc.--a 100-year old, leading engineering and construction business--on its successful restructuring through chapter 11 cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. On February 26, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court confir  more

Whole Foods Market Expands International Footprint With New U.K. Location
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market Expands International Footprint with New U.K. Location Retailer's new King's Road location set to open on March 25 First new store in the U.K. in 10 years will feature a mix of customer favourites and new, exclusive products LONDON (Feb. 27, 2025) - Whole Foods Market is expanding internationally, announcing today that a new store located at 120 King's Road, SW3, will open on March 25, 2  more