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State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday March 16, 2025 ( 103 items )  

Accenture and CrowdStrike Team to Transform Security Operations, Mitigating Cyber Threats and Reducing Costs With AI-Native Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * Accenture and CrowdStrike Team to Transform Security Operations, Mitigating Cyber Threats and Reducing Costs with AI-native Solutions WHSmith strengthens global security operations with Accenture and CrowdStrike solutions NEW YORK; March 12, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD)  more

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines celebrates 40 years of supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines and its partners raised more than $1.2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at this year's Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This event has been a significant fundraiser for the Foundation, helping to raise critical funds that directly s  more

American Airlines ushers in a new season of flavors and offerings this spring, both in flight and across Admirals Club lounges
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines ushers in a new season of flavors and offerings this spring, both in flight and across Admirals Club lounges * The airline's Admirals Club (r) lounges across the U.S. and Canada will feature new regionalized menus, along with an updated selection of spirits and other beverages. * In flight, customers can enjoy new breakfast entrees and preorder the much-anticipated   more

Arnold & Porter Secures Major Victory for Charter in Patent Dispute
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Secures Major Victory for Charter in Patent Dispute Arnold & Porter recently secured a victory for client Charter Communications in a significant patent lawsuit, as an eight-person jury in the Eastern District of Texas returned a verdict of non-infringement in favor of Charter against Touchstream Technologies Inc., which sought over $1 billion in damages. The case involved three patents rel  more

As next hurricane season nears, Rice study explores impacts of 2024's storms
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As next hurricane season nears, Rice study explores impacts of 2024's storms When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating. A new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that more than half of Houston-area workers lost income due to these storms, either because they   more

AT&T to Release First-Quarter 2025 Earnings on April 23
DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- AT&T issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * AT&T to Release First-Quarter 2025 Earnings on April 23 We will release our first-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and webcast a conference call to discuss results. Key Takeaways: * AT&T will release its first-quarter 2025 results on April 23 * AT&T will webcast a conference call to discuss results AT&T (NYSE:T) will release its first-quarter 2025 results before the New York Stock  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Dallas for Open Borders Sanctuary City Policies that Violate State Law
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Dallas for Open Borders Sanctuary City Policies that Violate State Law Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation and issued a formal request for records from the City of Dallas concerning the Dallas Police Department's refusal to comply with state and federal immigration laws. Recently, Dallas Interim Police Chief Michae  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas A&M's Ban on Drag Shows Against Lawsuit from Left-Wing Group
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas A&M's Ban on Drag Shows Against Lawsuit from Left-Wing Group Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending the Texas A&M Board of Regents' ("Board") decision to ban drag shows on the college system's campuses. Following the decision to ban drag shows, Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council sued to overturn the ban and promote offensive and obscene drag show  more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue "Transgender" Driver's Licenses and ID Documents
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue "Transgender" Driver's Licenses and ID Documents Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses, b  more

AVP Strikes Historic Multi-Year Broadcast Agreements With The CW Network and CBS Sports
IRVING, Texas, March 13 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * AVP Strikes Historic Multi-Year Broadcast Agreements with The CW Network and CBS Sports The CW Network to Air Weekly Professional Beach Volleyball Matches from Iconic Venues on Summer Saturdays Starting Memorial Day Weekend CBS Television Network to Broadcast AVP League Championship Live on Labor Day Weekend: CBS Sports Network Continues to Air Additional Matches Throu  more

AVP Strikes Historic Multi-Year Broadcast Agreements with The CW Network and CBS Sports
IRVING, Texas, March 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * AVP Strikes Historic Multi-Year Broadcast Agreements with The CW Network and CBS Sports The CW Network to Air Weekly Professional Beach Volleyball Matches from Iconic Venues on Summer Saturdays Starting Memorial Day Weekend CBS Television Network to Broadcast AVP League Championship Live on Labor Day Weekend: CBS Sports Network Continues to Air A  more

BASF Signs Long-Term Agreement With Braven Environmental for Supply of Advanced Recycled Feedstock
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, March 12 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF signs long-term agreement with Braven Environmental for supply of advanced recycled feedstock * Supply of pyrolysis oil is an important step in the commercialization of BASF ChemCycling project in North America * Pyrolysis oil from mixed plastic waste will partly replace fossil feedstock * Braven to supply PyChem from a future site in Texas HOUSTON, TX, MARCH 11, 2025 - BASF Corporation and Brave  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Importance of Preventative Care for Women
HOUSTON, Texas, March 14 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The importance of preventative care for women Preventative care is crucial to prevent and reduce the risk of health issues, but many avoid their recommended screenings. Some women neglect their preventative appointments for a variety of reasons, and a Baylor College of Medicine primary care provider emphasizes the importance of getting regular screenings. "Women are often caregivers and tend to be ve  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Long COVID - Where are We Five Years Later?
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Long COVID: Where are we five years later? Years after exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many still are experiencing long-term effects known as long COVID. Dr. Fidaa Shaib, pulmonologist and medical director of Baylor Medicine's Post COVID Care Clinic, explains what long COVID is like today. Long COVID remains a complex and challenging condition, affecting patients in various ways. The length of the il  more

Baylor College of Medicine: New CDKL Genes Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
HOUSTON, Texas, March 15 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New CDKL genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders CDKL5, one of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, is important for proper neurodevelopment and associated with seizures. However, the role the other four members of this family play in health and disease is unknown. A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan N  more

Bell and Omni Helicopters International Group Sign Agreement for Operational Evaluation of Bell 525 in Guyana Basin
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell and Omni Helicopters International Group Sign Agreement for Operational Evaluation of Bell 525 in Guyana Basin Georgetown [March 10, 2025] -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI, Omni), Latin America's leading air mobility solutions provider today announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bel  more

Bell and PT Black Diamond Heliaero Completes Avionics Upgrade For Six Indonesian Army Aviation Bell 412EP Helicopters
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 14 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell and PT Black Diamond Heliaero Completes Avionics Upgrade For Six Indonesian Army Aviation Bell 412EP Helicopters Dallas, Texas (March 13, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that six Bell 412EP helicopters modernized with its BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit Kit have been delivered to the Indonesian Army Aviation. The upgrade, delivered by P  more

Bell Announces Purchase Agreement of Up to 27 IFR-Configured Bell 407GXis and a Bell 429 to Air Methods
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Announces Purchase Agreement of Up to 27 IFR-Configured Bell 407GXis and a Bell 429 to Air Methods Dallas, Texas (March 11, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 that Air Methods has signed a Master Purchasing Agreement for up to 27 aircraft, including fifteen IFR-configured Bell 407GXis with an option to purchase an   more

Bell Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in Latin America
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in Latin America Dallas, Texas (March 12, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 that it set a new record for aircraft orders in Latin America during FY2024, marking the largest number of Bell 429s ordered in a single year in the region. This milestone underscores the growing demand fo  more

Bell Launches New Designer Series Interior for the Bell 407GXi
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Launches New Designer Series Interior for the Bell 407GXi Dallas (March 11, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, introduces new luxury interiors for the Bell 407GXi, creating a new addition for its Designer Series catalogue. This latest offering was directly inspired by customer feedback on new interiors and features requested to amplify their flight ex  more

Bell President and CEO Honored at Soldiers to Sidelines Legacy of Leadership Event
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 15 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell President and CEO Honored at Soldiers to Sidelines Legacy of Leadership Event At the fourth annual Soldiers to Sidelines Legacy of Leadership event, President and CEO Lisa Atherton was recognized as a "Business Leader" designee, highlighting her dedicated work in serving the military community and advocating for veterans through her work at Bell. "A trailblazer with a compassio  more

CrowdStrike Announces New Distribution Agreement With Dicker Data to Meet Rising Cybersecurity Demand Across Australia & New Zealand
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Announces New Distribution Agreement with Dicker Data to Meet Rising Cybersecurity Demand Across Australia & New Zealand Dicker Data chooses CrowdStrike to meet partner demand for the Falcon platform; CrowdStrike most requested cybersecurity solution in ANZ AUSTIN, Texas and SYDNEY, Austr  more

CrowdStrike Fuels Partner Growth and Profitability With Expanded Accelerate Partner Program
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Fuels Partner Growth and Profitability with Expanded Accelerate Partner Program New incentives, tools, training and resources make it easier for partners to consolidate cybersecurity on the Falcon platform, driving larger deals and superior customer outcomes AUSTIN, Texas and APJ Partner   more

CrowdStrike Recognizes 2025 Partner Award Winners at Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Symposium
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Recognizes 2025 Partner Award Winners at Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Symposium AUSTIN, Texas and APJ Partner Symposium, Taipei - March 11, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of the annual CrowdStrike Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) Partner Awards at its 2025 APJ   more

CW Network To Broadcast 4th Annual Men's HBCU All-Star Basketball Game
IRVING, Texas, March 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network To Broadcast 4th Annual Men's HBCU All-Star Basketball Game Matchup Featuring Top HBCU Athletes to Air Live from San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, April 6 BURBANK, CA (March 13, 2025) - The CW Network today announced it will be the exclusive broadcast home of the 4 th Annual Men's HBCU All-Star Basketball Game. The elite college basketba  more

Discovery to Impact Makes $150,000 Investment in Locus Lock Through UT Seed Fund
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Discovery to Impact Makes $150,000 Investment in Locus Lock Through UT Seed Fund AUSTIN, Texas -- With its mission of bringing research discoveries to the marketplace, Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $150,000 through the UT Seed Fund in Locus Lock, a UT-affiliated startup developing cutting-edge positioning solutions for mobility in the commercial and defense secto  more

Energy and Infrastructure Attorney Nathaniel Rowe Joins Hunton in Tokyo
DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Energy and Infrastructure Attorney Nathaniel Rowe Joins Hunton in Tokyo Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to welcome attorney Nathaniel Rowe, as the firm continues to expand its energy and infrastructure practice and presence in Tokyo. Rowe, who joins the firm as a senior attorney, represents leading Japanese sponsors, financial institutions, developers and government entities on large-scale, firs  more

Entergy Texas offers free tax assistance for customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy issued the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas offers free tax assistance for customers THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of Goodfellow luncheon at the McNease Convention Center, San Angelo, Texas, March 11. Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, spoke at the monthly San Angelo Chamber of Commerce luncheon to provide an update about the previous year of   more

EVgo Opens First Fast Charging Stations Deployed Through Toyota's "Empact" Vision
PLANO, Texas, March 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * EVgo Opens First Fast Charging Stations Deployed Through Toyota's "Empact" Vision The companies collaborated on high-power DC fast charger deployment in key markets to increase public charging infrastructure LOS ANGELES (March 11, 2025) - EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) ("EVgo" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure for electric ve  more

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources For Extremely Critical Wildfire Danger
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources For Extremely Critical Wildfire Danger Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfire danger expected across West Texas and ongoing elevated-to-critical fire weather co  more

Governor Abbott Announces Schneider Electric Expansion In El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas, March 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Schneider Electric Expansion In El Paso Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Schneider Electric USA, Inc. ("Schneider Electric USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric SE, will modernize and expand their electric equipment manufacturing facilities on their El Paso campus. The multi-million-dollar project will create 300 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (  more

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To SpaceX
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To SpaceX Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the fifth Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant of $17.3 million has been extended to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation ("SpaceX") for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop. This expansion is expec  more

Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Investigate Social Transitioning Incident
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Investigate Social Transitioning Incident Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Representative Steve Toth to thank him for highlighting unethical actions by educators to "socially transition" a student at Bellaire High School and to notify him that he directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate the incident. "Parental rights are not stripped once a  more

Haynes & Boone Achieves Gold Awards From Wellness Alliance and Cigna
DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Achieves Gold Awards from Wellness Alliance and Cigna Haynes Boone received the Gold Well Workplace award from Wellness Alliance for having built exceptional and comprehensive worksite wellness strategies. Firms receive this designation when they have demonstrated a clear and unique business case for wellness in the workplace and have created appropriate wellness initiatives and stra  more

Haynes & Boone Advises Goosehead Insurance on $375 Million Financing
DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Goosehead Insurance on $375 Million Financing Haynes Boone advised Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSHD) on its $300 million term loan B and $75 million revolving credit facility. The new financing allows Goosehead to retire its existing $93 million term loan, fund a special dividend and support general corporate purposes. The new term loan, maturing Jan. 8, 2032, carries  more

Haynes & Boone Client Rexmark Holdings Secures $505 Million Settlement in Historic Eminent Domain Case
DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Client Rexmark Holdings Secures $505 Million Settlement in Historic Eminent Domain Case Haynes Boone represented Rexmark Holdings in obtaining a $505 million settlement from Amtrak for its acquisition of the leasehold interest in Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. The settlement ends what is believed to be the largest eminent domain case in United States history based on valuation. U  more

Hines Sees Opportunities in a Transformed Global Living Sector
HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on March 10, 2025: * * * Hines Sees Opportunities in a Transformed Global Living Sector Notable demographic shifts, a pronounced housing shortage and an affordability crisis are converging to change the shape of global housing markets (HOUSTON) - Hines, the global real estate investment manager, today released a new paper, "Global Living Reimagined." The study reveals a global housing suppl  more

Holland & Knight Advises Southwestern Bancorp in Merger With Liberty Capital Bancshares
MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Southwestern Bancorp in Merger with Liberty Capital Bancshares AUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2025) - Holland & Knight advised Southwestern Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Texas Heritage Bank, in its merger with Liberty Capital Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Liberty Capital Bank, a community bank with $415 million in assets. The transaction closed on January   more

HSR Breaks Ground on 370-Unit Residential Community in Apex, NC
DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * HSR Breaks Ground on 370-unit Residential Community in Apex, NC Construction is expected to be complete by late 2026 High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, has broken ground on The Henley. The four-story, 370-unit residential community will be located in Apex, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh and one of the   more

HSU Announces New Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies
ABILENE, Texas, March 12 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * HSU Announces New Dean of the Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies Dr. Doug McIntyre has been appointed as the new dean of Hardin-Simmons University's Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies, where he holds the Charles and Pauline Brinkley Endowed Chair of Business. He will officially step into this role in June 2025 and will succeed Dr. Robert Tucker, who will transition to the D  more

Hunton Advises on Evergy Kansas Central Concurrent Mortgage Bonds and Notes Offerings
DALLAS, Texas, March 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Advises on Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s Concurrent Mortgage Bonds and Notes Offerings Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (Evergy Kansas Central) in connection with concurrent offerings of (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 5.25% Series due 2035 and (ii) $300 million aggregate principal amount of Notes, 4.70% Series due 2028. Evergy   more

Hunton and Three Firm Attorneys Honored as Pro Bono Leaders With ABA Free Legal Answers
DALLAS, Texas, March 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton and Three Firm Attorneys Honored as Pro Bono Leaders with ABA Free Legal Answers Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that it was recently named an American Bar Association (ABA) Free Legal Answers 2024 Pro Bono Leader by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. This recognition is given to law firms, corporate law departments and legal organizations who collectiv  more

Hunton Receives Four Recognitions at Benchmark Litigation's 2025 U.S. Awards
DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Receives Four Recognitions at Benchmark Litigation's 2025 US Awards Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was honored in four categories at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards. The Benchmark Litigation annual awards recognize the country's most distinguished litigators and their firms for their work over the past year. Benchmark Litigation selects a firm of the year  more

Hunton Secures Trial Victory for Sutton Home Fashions and Registered Trademark BON VOYAGE
DALLAS, Texas, March 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Secures Trial Victory for Sutton Home Fashions, Inc. and Registered Trademark BON VOYAGE Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP recently prevailed in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) trial for client Sutton Home Fashions, Inc. (Sutton) against Kennedy International, Inc. (Kennedy), saving Sutton's registered trademark, BON VOYAGE. In the fall of 2022, Kennedy filed a Petition at the TTAB for Cance  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Hilton Garden Inn Houston Cypress Station
LOVELAND, Colorado, March 11 -- HVS Brokerage and Advisory issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Hilton Garden Inn Houston Cypress Station HOUSTON, TX, March 10, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 118-key Hilton Garden Inn Houston Cypress Station, located at 160 Wagon Point, Houston, Texas 77090. The property, built in 2016, was purchased by Kapstones Hotel Franchises, LLC, based in Sarasota, Florida, from Level X Group, based   more

Information regarding American Eagle Flight 5342
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Information regarding American Eagle Flight 5342 NTSB releases preliminary report on aircraft collision involving Flight 5342 Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report into the aircraft collision involving Flight 5342. This report is an accounting of facts and does not contain any analysis or determination of pr  more

JCPenney's Imagination Runs Wild in New Kids Collaboration With World-Renowned Artist
PLANO, Texas, March 14 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney's Imagination Runs Wild in New Kids Collaboration with World-Renowned Artist Retailer teams up with artist Matthew Langille to create one-of-a-kind prints and patterns for its most popular kids brands PLANO, Texas (March 13, 2025) - Today, JCPenney proudly debuts a new collaboration for Okie Dokie and Thereabouts with Matthew Langille, an extraordinary artist who makes fash  more

KBR and ISU Scale-Up Lithium Sulfide Production for Advanced Batteries With PureLi2S
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR and ISU Scale-up Lithium Sulfide Production for Advanced Batteries with PureLi2S KBR and ISU Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd. have advanced their PureLi2SSM lithium sulfide technology to commercial scale, following the successful operation of the Onsan pilot plant in Ulsan, Republic of Korea. Under the joint development agreement signed in 2023, the c  more

KBR Awarded $85M Procurement as a Service Contract for Airfield Repair Kits With U.S. Air Force
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded $85M Procurement as a Service Contract for Airfield Repair Kits with U.S. Air Force HOUSTON, March 10, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price, $85M task award by the U.S. Air Force to procure, design and deliver critical training aids and airfield damage repair kits globally. The AM-2 Matting task awa  more

LPL Financial Closes Acquisition of The Investment Center, Inc.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Closes Acquisition of The Investment Center, Inc. "Joining LPL is the next step that will empower our advisors to deliver exceptional service and achieve even greater heights." - Ralph DeVito SAN DIEGO - March 11, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC (NASDAQ: LPLA) today announced it has closed its acquisition of the wealth business of The Investment Center,  more

LPL Financial Welcomes Four Advisors to Carnegie Private Wealth
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Four Advisors to Carnegie Private Wealth "Joining this team allows me to collaborate with advisors who share my commitment to creating meaningful financial strategies for clients." - James Larsen SAN DIEGO - March 12, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors James Larsen, CFP, Lucas Decker, CFP, Kevin Lewis, CFP,   more

Measles resurgence Q&A: Epidemiologist explains why cases are surging and how to stop the spread
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Measles resurgence Q & A: Epidemiologist explains why cases are surging and how to stop the spread Virginia Tech infectious disease epidemiologist Lisa M. Lee explains why new measles cases are being reported around the country, not just in Texas, despite the illness being declared eliminated in the U.S. in the early 2000s due to rigorous vaccine uptake. What factors have contributed to the recent measles outbr  more

NASA Taps UTA to Shape Future of Autonomous Aviation
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * NASA taps UTA to shape future of autonomous aviation UTA team tasked with developing safety systems for drones and unmanned flying vehicles Envision a world where unmanned aircraft deliver goods to your front door and transport passengers in flying taxis, cargo planes cross continents carrying vital trade goods, and fighter jets patrol battle zones--all without a human pilot at the  more

New Whole Foods Market in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Now Open
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Now Open Store features more than 500 local products from Mid-Atlantic suppliers DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (March 13, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 43,617-square-foot store located at 1745 South Easton Road in Doylestown, Pa. The Doylestown store's product assortment includes more than 500 locally sourced items from the Mid-Atlantic region, each me  more

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, SD
IRVING, Texas, March 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, SD Irving, TX and Sioux Falls, SD (March 13, 2025) - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KELOLAND Media Group, the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television station serving Sioux Falls, SD, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Fo  more

Operation Lone Star Seizes Over Six Million Dollars' Worth Of Cocaine
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Operation Lone Star Seizes Over Six Million Dollars' Worth Of Cocaine 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. Sinc  more

Papua New Guinea Clans Unite to Conserve 20,000 Hectares
IRVING, Texas, March 14 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Papua New Guinea clans unite to conserve 20,000 hectares * We support the well-being of the communities and pursue environmental excellence where we operate. * This milestone achievement advances our affiliate ExxonMobil Papua New Guinea's long-term biodiversity strategy. * "Protect Tomorrow. Today is the principle that guides us," says ExxonMobil PNG Biodiversity Su  more

Rice Innovation awards third cycle of One Small Step Grants
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Innovation awards third cycle of One Small Step Grants HOUSTON - (March 13, 2025) - Rice Innovation announced its most recent awardee of the One Small Step Grant, marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for these Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the One Small Step Grant program aims to support lab-stage projects across the Rice campus, pro  more

Rice research on super-Earths and mini-Neptunes suggests more Earth-like planets may exist
HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice research on super-Earths and mini-Neptunes suggests more Earth-like planets may exist A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy. Using advanced simulations, the researchers propose that these planets e  more

Rice's Glasscock School to host annual Best Boards Conference
HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Glasscock School to host annual Best Boards Conference HOUSTON -- (March 11, 2025) -- The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is set to host the 24th annual Best Boards Conference, bringing together nonprofit leaders, board members and community stakeholders to explore governance strategies and impactful leadership. A  more

Rice's Glasscock School to host Best Boards Conference; Houston Endowment CEO Ann B. Stern is keynote
HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Glasscock School to host Best Boards Conference; Houston Endowment CEO Ann B. Stern is keynote HOUSTON -- (March 11, 2025) -- The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is set to host the 24th annual Best Boards Conference, bringing together nonprofit leaders, board members and community stakeholders to explore governance   more

Secretary of State Wes Allen Adds Texas to the List of Partner States in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 13 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on March 12, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Wes Allen Adds Texas to the List of Partner States in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, has partnered with Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to cross-check the states' voter files, making Texas the eighth partner state of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID). Alabama has entered into Memorandums of Understan  more

Sen. Hancock Files Bill to Form the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Hancock Files Bill to Form the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee Senate Bill 2455 would address the need for a more reliable, efficient electric grid AUSTIN, TX - Texas is at a critical turning point, facing the challenge of balancing rising energy demand with the need for a more reliable and efficient electric grid. Although the state leads the nation in energy generation,  more

SIFMA's 2025 C&L Seminar to Feature Two Greenberg Traurig Litigators
MIAMI, Florida, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * SIFMA's 2025 C&L Seminar to Feature Two Greenberg Traurig Litigators WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - March 12, 2025 - Two shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Broker-Dealer Securities Litigation Practice will appear at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance & Legal (C&L) Annual Seminar, to be held March 23-26 in Austi  more

Sinclair Names David Todd Bailey Vice President/GM of KTXS in Abilene, TX
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, March 11 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair Names David Todd Bailey Vice President/GM of KTXS in Abilene, TX ABILENE, Texas - Sinclair today announced David Todd Bailey has been named Vice President and General Manager of KTXS in Abilene, TX. Bailey has held several sales leadership positions across Texas, including Station Manager at KTEN in Sherman and Sales Manager at KETK and KFXK  more

Southern Methodist University: 'Magnetic Tweezers' Make Robotic Surgery Safer, More Precise
DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * "Magnetic tweezers" make robotic surgery safer, more precise SMU and George Washington University have created a magnetic tweezer system that could one day make it possible for doctors to do remote, non-invasive, highly precise medical procedures on their patients using a microrobot. Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on her patients using a tiny robot  more

Southern Methodist University: Microrobots for Vitreous Hemorrhage Treatment
DALLAS, Texas, March 13 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Microrobots for vitreous hemorrhage treatment SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim is working with Applied Research Associates, Inc. to create tiny robots that could offer a less invasive way to treat vitreous hemorrhage. Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) and SMU are collaborating to develop microrobots for vitreous hemorrhage mitigation and accelerated recovery. The project will be led by ARA Se  more

Sul Ross State University to Offer Graduate Degree in Space Commerce
ALPINE, Texas, March 13 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Sul Ross State University to offer graduate degree in Space Commerce Sul Ross State University will be offering a new Master of Business Administration in Space Commerce starting in the Fall 2025. Texas is the leader of the new space economy with numerous companies located across the state, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines. The Texas Space Commission was created in 202  more

Sul Ross State University: Rare Mammoth Tusk Discovered at West Texas Ranch
ALPINE, Texas, March 13 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Rare mammoth tusk discovered at West Texas ranch Although he was searching for deer, a hunter at the O2 Ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties found something very different and a little puzzling. Could it be a mammoth tusk? In West Texas? "I was skeptical when a deer hunter showed me a picture of what he thought was a fossil," said O2 Ranch Manager Will Juett. "I figured it was likely just an old stump,   more

Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Discovery May Help Prevent GI Disease In Dogs
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Discovery May Help Prevent GI Disease In Dogs Researchers at the Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) have discovered signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease -- which causes more than 10% of all new visits to a veterinarian -- before they develop sy  more

Texas A&M Researchers Identify Early Signs Of GI Disease Risk In Dogs
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Identify Early Signs Of GI Disease Risk In Dogs Gastrointestinal Lab study uncovers biomarkers that could lead to early detection and prevention through diet. By Courtney Price Researchers at the Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) have discovered signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease -- which causes more than 10% of all ne  more

Texas A&M Student's Work Lands On The Moon With Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 13 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Student's Work Lands On The Moon With Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission Aerospace engineering senior Garrett Stevenson contributes to lunar lander project under NASA's Artemis program. By Alyssa Schaechinger In the summer of 2024, senior aerospace engineering student Garrett Stevenson landed an internship with Firefly Aerospace. But that wasn't the only thing he landed -- Stevenson's name is now o  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: 'ChatGPT' for Computer Security
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * "ChatGPT" for Computer Security A researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is developing a security-focused large language model to defend against malware. By Amanda Norvelle Security was top of mind when Dr. Marcus Botacin, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, heard about large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering Student Reaches Lunar Heights
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aerospace Engineering Student Reaches Lunar Heights Aerospace engineering student Garrett Stevenson interned with Firefly Aerospace. Now his name is on the moon. By Alyssa Schaechinger In the summer of 2024, senior aerospace engineering student Garrett Stevenson landed an internship with Firefly Aerospace. But that wasn't the only thing he landed -- Stevenson's name is now o  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: New Armor Defends Against Snakebites
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Armor Defends Against Snakebites An undergraduate entrepreneur's low-cost idea is helping farmers in developing countries prevent venomous snakebites through a customizable armor. By Bailey Noah Paralysis. Fever. Convulsions. These are just some of the symptoms of a venomous snakebite. If you're lucky and live close to a hospital, you can receive antivenom and leave with   more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Revolutionary Inventor
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A Revolutionary Inventor Keith Hearon '14 is a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow and Texas A&M Engineering Outstanding Young Alumni. By Kamryn Chapman From Student Inventor to Deep Tech CEO Keith Hearon's success began in elementary school. As an Augusta, Georgia, native, Keith was named a Georgia Tech President's Scholar after attending Westminster Schools of August  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Students Fuel the Future of Secure Nuclear Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students Fuel the Future of Secure Nuclear Energy A College of Engineering team developed a security system for nuclear microreactors, securing first place at Aggies Invent. By Abriana Ciabattari As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent, low-carbon power with a modular des  more

Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Research Reveals Ways to Keep Emergency Responders Safe in Future Pandemics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Research reveals ways to keep emergency responders safe in future pandemics Findings show significant links between airport-based first responders' perceptions of COVID-19 and their experiences with it One category of first responders had close, daily contact with travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic: aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel. Now, the first study of its kind  more

Texas A&M University's Health Science Center: Rare Amino Acid Demonstrates Potential to Reshape Our Understanding of Brain Communication and Pain
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 13 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Rare amino acid demonstrates potential to reshape our understanding of brain communication and pain Researchers discover how D-serine reduces neuronal cell-to-cell communication, impacting how these connections are formed and maintained A recent study from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) has uncovered a new role for D-serine--a rare, naturally oc  more

Texas A&M University's Health Science Center: Sick or Injured Undocumented Immigrants in South Texas Face a Choice - Medical Care or Deportation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Sick or injured undocumented immigrants in South Texas face a choice: Medical care or deportation First study of its kind analyzed how undocumented immigrant patients are transferred through interior border checkpoints to access higher-level medical care Procedures implemented in 2018 to streamline the passage of seriously ill or injured undocumented immigrants by ambulance throu  more

Texas A&M University: Research Reveals Ways To Keep Emergency Responders Safe In Future Pandemics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Research Reveals Ways To Keep Emergency Responders Safe In Future Pandemics Findings show significant links between airport-based first responders' perceptions of COVID-19 and their experiences with it. By Ann Kellett One category of first responders had close, daily contact with travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic: aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel. Now, the first study of its kind reveals  more

Texas A&M University: Revolutionizing Dental Surgery With AI
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 13 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Revolutionizing Dental Surgery With AI Texas A&M University researchers receive prestigious Seed Program Award for advancing smart orthopedic surgery planning. By Maddi Busby Texas A&M University researchers Dr. Yuxiao Zhou, assistant professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Jaesung Lee, assistant professor in the Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial a  more

Texas A&M University: Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 12 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy A College of Engineering team developed a security system for nuclear microreactors, securing first place at Aggies Invent. By Abriana Ciabattari As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent, low-carbon power with a modular design that facilitates stream  more

Texas Surpasses Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Business Expansion
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Surpasses Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Business Expansion Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America's most dynamic economy as the state again surpassed all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on January 2025 employment data. "Hardworking Texans drive America's most dynamic economy," said Governor Abbott. "An  more

Trinity University: NAICU Nominates President Beasley as At-Large Board Member
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * NAICU Nominates President Beasley as At-Large Board Member Trinity's president to serve national organization focused on representing private, nonprofit higher education on public policy The NAICU (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) has elected Trinity University President Vanessa B. Beasley, Ph.D., as an At-Large Board Member. Each year, the NAICU nominates four individuals to ser  more

Trophy Office Tower, Texas Tower, Reaches 99% Leased
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Trophy Office Tower, Texas Tower, Reaches 99% Leased Prominent Law Firm Signs 52,000 Square-Foot Lease (HOUSTON, TX) - Global real estate investment manager, Hines, and the global real estate group of CDPQ, Ivanhoe Cambridge, today announced that Texas Tower has reached a major milestone and is now 99% leased with the addition of leading global law firm, Skadden, Ar  more

Two Bell 429s to Join Entergy's Fleet for Powerline Patrol
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Two Bell 429s to Join Entergy's Fleet for Powerline Patrol Dallas, Texas (March 12, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to Entergy Services, LLC, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy deli  more

UH Professors First to Take Images of How Cholesterol Forms Crystals in the Body
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Professors First to Take Images of How Cholesterol Forms Crystals in the Body Findings Could Lead to New Medicines to Prevent Heart and Other Diseases By Laurie Fickman A pair of University of Houston professors, known globally for their seminal contributions to crystal engineering with specific breakthroughs in the design of therapeutics to prevent crystallization in human diseases, are discovering ho  more

University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Alumnus Establishes Dr. William R. Boone Jr. and Kyoko Nakamizo Scholars Program
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 14 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * TCOM alumnus establishes Dr. William R. Boone Jr. and Kyoko Nakamizo Scholars Program By: Steven Bartolotta He practiced osteopathic medicine following in his father's footsteps, lived a simple life, drove a modest car and took care of his community for decades as a family medicine physician. Now, Dr. William R. Boone and his wife Kyoko Nakamizo are giving back to the medical   more

University of Texas-Arlington: Biochemist's Impact on Science and Students Honored
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Biochemist's impact on science and students honored UTA's Kayunta Johnson-Winters named American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fellow Kayunta Johnson-Winters, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The honor recognitio  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Professor Trains to Take Research From Lab to Market
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Professor trains to take research from lab to market UTA civil engineering researcher joins a training cohort focused on translating research into real-world impact. Technology transfer is a crucial process that bridges the gap between academic research and real-world applications, driving job creation, economic growth and societal benefits. However, university researchers are not   more

University of Texas-Austin: How Does Education Affect Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk? It's About More Than Degree Attainment
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * How Does Education Affect Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk? It's About More Than Degree Attainment AUSTIN, Texas -- Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees. Co-led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Minnesota, the University of   more

UNT Supporting Future STEM Educators With $2.4M NSF Grant
DENTON, Texas, March 12 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT supporting future STEM educators with $2.4M NSF grant DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas is working to address the national shortage of science, engineering and mathematics educators with a $2.4 million grant earned from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The six-year project, led by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Engineering and College of   more

UNTHSC Names New Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Dean of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC names new vice president of clinical affairs and dean of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine By: Nicole Luna Leadership at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth on Monday announced that Lisa Nash, DO, MS-HPEd, FAAFP will take over as vice president clinical affairs and transition from her role as interim dean of the Texas College of Osteopa  more

UNTHSC Student Earns Heart Association Fellowship for Nicotine Addiction Research
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC student earns heart association fellowship for nicotine addiction research By: Matt Havlik Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, was awarded a prestigious American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship to support his research project explor  more

UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Innovative in Vivo Imaging Offers New Treatment, Hope for Sufferers of Chronic TMJ-related Pain
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Innovative in vivo imaging offers new treatment, hope for sufferers of chronic TMJ-related pain A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ injury and inflammation, the discovery cou  more

UT Southwestern Scientists Develop 'Self-Driving' Microscope
DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern scientists develop 'self-driving' microscope Novel microscope and software allow imaging at different scales, tracking biological processes over long time periods DALLAS - March 11, 2025 - A new "self-driving" microscope developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers solves two fundamental challenges that have long plagued microscopy: first, imaging  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Faster Clot-Busting Drug Works as Well as Traditional Drug for Stroke
DALLAS, Texas, March 13 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Faster clot-busting drug works as well as traditional drug for stroke Newly approved tenecteplase, administered in a single rapid dose, may have advantages over alteplase for treating acute ischemic strokes, UTSW-led study shows DALLAS - March 12, 2025 - A clot-busting drug recently approved to treat acute ischemic strokes (AIS) that can be delivered quickly works as well a  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Upper Urinary Tract Cancer Drug May Offer Long-Term Benefits
DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Upper urinary tract cancer drug may offer long-term benefits UGN-101 prevents recurrence at three-year mark for majority of patients, UTSW researchers find DALLAS - March 10, 2025 - While randomized comparative trials are needed, a relatively new treatment option for upper urinary tract cancers shows promise for lowering long-term recurrence in many patients with low-grade   more

UTA Team Wins Prize for Vital U.S. Magnet Technology
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 11 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA team wins prize for vital U.S. magnet technology Physics professor J. Ping Liu helps boost nation's energy security and advance toward a world-class magnet research hub University of Texas at Arlington physics Professor J. Ping Liu has won the 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences for pioneering new ways to design magnets that power high-tech devices. Awarded by the Texas Acade  more

UTEP Researchers Develop Portable, Blood-Based Device That Detects Colon Cancer
EL PASO, Texas, March 14 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Researchers Develop Portable, Blood-Based Device that Detects Colon Cancer Would support early detection of the second-deadliest U.S. cancer EL PASO, Texas (March 12, 2025) - No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for colorectal cancers, is unpleasant and costly and can lead to medical complications. But screening for the cancer is critic  more

Veterans Business Battle returns to Rice March 13-14
HOUSTON, Texas, March 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Veterans Business Battle returns to Rice March 13-14 On March 13-14, Rice Business is hosting its 11th annual Veterans Business Battle -- a forum for veterans to connect with investors, advisers and resources. Each year, the event gives military veterans an opportunity to pitch business ideas for a chance to raise capital. This year, the Veterans Business Battle is working with the Houston Regional Veterans  more

Vicente Gonzalez's Flip-Flop on Government Shutdown Puts Texans at Risk
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Vicente Gonzalez's Flip-Flop on Government Shutdown Puts Texans at Risk Out-of-touch Vicente Gonzalez has once again proved the Democrat Party will always put politics over people. Vicente Gonzalez is choosing to play partisan games, even if it means shutting down the government and hurting hardworking families in Texas. But here's Vicente Gonzalez's past statement about government shutdow  more