AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * 3 UT Faculty Members Elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science AUSTIN, Texas -- Three faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin have been elected to the 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows class. AAAS fellowships are a distinguished lifetime honor in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements on behalf of the advanc  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 25 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Has the Essentials to Fuel Up, Snack Up and Hit the Road This Spring Break $1 snacks, meal deals and fuel savings take every pit stop even further IRVING, TX (March 24, 2025) - Spring break is here, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is making sure road trippers, beachgoers and adventure-seekers fuel up in style. 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes has it covered with exclusive meal deals, $1 s  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Honors Its Heritage with the Launch of New Southland Reserve Cold Brew Tea Lineup 7-Eleven debuts four refreshing cold brew tea flavors in collaboration with AriZona Beverages IRVING, TX - March 25, 2025 - 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, unveils Southland Reserve, an exclusive new private label drink designed to honor the brand's rich heritage in t  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Ameresco Partners with City of Hurst, Texas to Replace Aging Water Meter Technology and Improve Efficiency The over $9 million project involves the replacement of residential and commercial water meters along with the installation of a customer portal FRAMINGHAM, MA and HURST, TX - March 25, 2025 - Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC)  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines celebrates Punta Cana's March Map-ness win with a slam dunk deal As spring basketball marches on, American Airlines has already scored a perfect March Map-ness bracket, with fans choosing Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as their favorite destination from among 16 vacation spots. To celebrate, American is offering flights to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) from ju  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is springing into next winter with new routes to warm weather getaways * American will offer five new routes to Cancun, Mexico (CUN), and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), this winter. * Customers looking to visit Hawaii's spectacular volcanoes this winter can do so with convenient resuming service to Kona (KOA). * American will also extend the season of serv  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines recognizes Medal of Honor recipients ahead of National Medal of Honor Museum opening American Airlines proudly showcased its ongoing commitment to the recipients of the Medal of Honor with a mission to honor our nation's greatest heroes with the Valor Tour. Ahead of the National Medal of Honor Museum's opening, American Airlines recognized those who have received our   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 29 -- AT&T issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares Key Takeaways: * The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on May 1, 2025. The board of directors of AT&T (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common  more

WACO, Texas, March 28 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Anthropology Scientist Julie A. Hoggarth, Ph.D., Named AAAS Fellow World's largest general scientific society honors Dr. Hoggarth for meritorious contribution to the advancement of science By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin Noted Maya archeologist Julie A Hoggarth, Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology at Baylor University, has been elected to the rank of AAAS Fellow, a lifetime honor announced today by the Coun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Combating springtime allergies While spring is a beautiful time of year, rampant pollen exacerbates allergy symptoms in many people and makes it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. Baylor College of Medicine allergist Dr. David Corry explains how to combat allergies safely. Q: How does this year's spring allergy season compare to past seasons? A: This year's allergy season is about the same - nothing u  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Pavan Reddy elected 2024 AAAS Fellow Dr. Pavan Reddy, director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, has been elected to the newest class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. Reddy is recognized for his work to revolutionize the care of patients to control graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), with seminal insights into immunolo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 29 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Fatty acids promote immune suppression and therapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer A new study published in the journal Immunity reveals a mechanism that allows triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to therapy. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine showed that lipid accumulation in tumor cells and nearby immune cells promotes immune suppression, but disrupting lipid  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Researc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 29 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Study Provides Comprehensive Insights into Rare Triglyceride Disorder Triglycerides are a vital source of energy, but when levels become dangerously high, they can lead to serious health complications, including pancreatitis. One such condition, chylomicronemia, is a rare but severe disorder in which triglyceride levels exceed 1,000 mg/dL, increasing the risk of life-threatening complications. A g  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 29 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Transforming the recognition and management of persistent chylomicronemia A new framework for the categorization and management of chylomicronemia - an extreme form of hypertriglyceridemia defined as triglyceride (TG) greater than or equal to 1000 mg/dL) is being recommended by experts from the National Lipid Association (NLA) and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), including experts  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * TRISH research on Fram2 Mission to advance space health research, exploration The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Space Medicine with partners Caltech and MIT, announced today six human health and performance research projects to be conducted aboard the Fram2 human spaceflight mission. TRISH's research projects will  more

DECORAH, Iowa, March 26 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Concert Band among seven small college ensembles recognized at national conference # Luther College is thrilled to announce that its Concert Band is one of seven small college ensembles selected for the small band program showcase on Saturday, March 29, at the national conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) in Fort Worth, Texas. The Luther College Concert Band was formed in 1878, lay  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * ConocoPhillips to Hold First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 8 HOUSTON - ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results. The company's financial and operating results will be released before the market opens   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Accelerates Cybersecurity Consolidation with AI-Powered Network Vulnerability Assessment for Falcon Exposure Management New capability extends the Falcon platform's AI-driven risk prioritization to network assets, eliminating the need for standalone scanners, agents or hardware; Falcon Exp  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Announces Services Partner Program to Transform the SOC, Accelerating Ecosystem Growth with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM Leading services partners including Deloitte, Echelon, eSentire, EY, NETbuilder, Wipro and more join CrowdStrike's new partner services model to build their businesses on the Fa  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Does Vicente Gonzalez Condone 'Governor Hot Wheels' Remark? New Democrat leader, Jasmine Crockett, was cheered for mocking Texas Governor Greg Abbott's disability, calling him "Governor Hot Wheels." Vicente Gonzalez needs to answer: Does he agree with Crockett's disgusting attack on Governor Abbott? "Vicente Gonzalez must answer for his fellow Texas Democrat's unhinged attack on Gove  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 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 Enhances Control System Software to Increase Operational Agility DeltaV update features support for PROFINET S2 devices, more flexible operator training functions and robust change management for human machine interfaces AUSTIN, Texas (March 25, 2025) - Emerson  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Energy-efficient power amplifier could speed up wireless networks for 5G and beyond, cut energy use As demand for ultrafast wireless connectivity grows from telemedicine to streaming high-definition videos society faces a significant roadblock: power-hungry electronics that make high-speed networks like 5G expensive and inefficient to operate.  At the heart of this challenge lies the power amplifier, a crit  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Live, Four-Feed Coverage of Texas Children's Houston Open * Starts tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. ET, continues through Sunday, March 30 * Marquee, Featured Groups include world's top two players: Scheffler, McIlroy * Also defending champion Jager, fan-favorites Clark, Day, Finau, Fowler, Knapp, Lee, Theegala, more * Subscribe to  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * GE Vernova addresses grid reliability and digitization challenges at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 TEXAS, US (March 25, 2025) \- As utilities worldwide confront growing challenges in grid security, modernization, and reliability, GE Vernova has released a series of whitepapers offering practical strategies to strengthen energy systems. Launched during DISTRIBUTECH 2025 in   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Investigation Into Unlawful Discrimination By East Plano Islamic Center Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission opened an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and any affiliated entities for potential discrimination in violation of the Texas Fair Housing Act. "Texas vigorously safeguards the freedoms granted to American   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To DSM Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the sixth Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant of $7.87 million has been extended to DSM Semichem LLC (DSM) for an expansion of their specialty materials and chemicals facility in Plainview. This expansion brings DSM's total capital investment in the facility to $176 million and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas State Securities Board Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas State Securities Board launched an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities for potential failures to comply with applicable state and federal securities requirements, including protections against fraud. "The  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Stephenville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Stephenville 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 Stephe  more

ABILENE, Texas, March 29 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Research that Impacts: Exploring Artificial Intelligence, Strength in Grunting, the Human Side of Mentorship, and Strength Assessment in Home Health Part One: The Doctor of Physical Therapy 29th Annual Scientific Inquiry Event At Hardin-Simmons University, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a dynamic, hands-on degree program that extends beyond textbooks and lectures, shaping the future of hea  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * HotelTonight launches new perk: Earn Airbnb credit with every hotel stay HotelTonight is unveiling a new benefit as part of its HT Perks program for travelers in the US and the UK. Guests can now earn Airbnb credit when booking through HotelTonight. For each booked stay, users will earn 10 percent of the booking value in Airbnb credit - delivering even more value on top of its a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston's audit shows ongoing financial challenges, Baker Institute experts say A recent audit of Houston's finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms the city could face financial instability that affects essential services. That's the key takeaway from a new working paper from the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute for P  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * HSR Closes on Six-Acre Site in Thousand Oaks for Multifamily Development High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, has closed on approximately six acres of land and announced plans for a new multifamily development in Thousand Oaks, California. The development, which is currently unnamed, will offer 328 rental unit  more

PLANO, Texas, March 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Innovative and Cutting-Edge: The Toyota Mirai Streamlines for MY2025 * Toyota Mirai will offer a Mono-grade Strategy for MY2025 * Standard Features Include Panoramic View Monitor, Digital Key Capability* and More * Impressive EPA-Estimated Driving Range Rating of 402 Miles PLANO, Texas (March 28, 2025) - The Toyota Mirai enter s the 2025 model year with the same great cutti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL's Self Storage team closes sale and financing of 5-property portfolio DALLAS, Mar. 25, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale and financing of a five-property self-storage portfolio totaling 2,327 units in the metropolitan areas of Houston, Texas, and Providence, Rhode Island. JLL repres  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson and UT Austin launch joint initiative to advance breakthroughs in cancer research The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas at Austin have launched a joint initiative, the Collaborative Accelerator for Transformative Research Endeavors, to enable groundbreaking research projects that align complementary strengths to improve canc  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 26 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Measles elimination versus eradication: the difference and why it matters By Taylor Thomas The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory warning about the spread of measles in multiple states across the country. As of March 13, the CDC has confirmed 301 cases of measles as well as the death of a child in Texas. Reports show tha  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in London, U.K., Now Open Retailer's new King's Road location now open, marking first U.K. store launch in a decade with a mix of customer favourites and exclusive new offerings LONDON (March 25, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 21,800-square-foot store located at 120 King's Road, SW3 marking an exciting expansion of the company's presence in the United Kingdom. The new  more

NEW YORK, March 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Adds Market-Leading Healthcare Advisor Chris Wadley, Growing U.S. Healthcare Practice March 24, 2025 11:00 AM Newmark announces the company has hired Chris Wadley, one of the nation's leading advisors of healthcare systems and medical real estate investors, as Vice Chairman. In his new role, Wadley will advise health systems and medical companies on their real estate management, s  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NM Produced Water Research Consortium at NMSU honored for water research For its pioneering advancements and contributions to the reuse of water in the energy industry, the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium was honored with the inaugural Pioneering Advancements Award at the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference hosted by the University of Texas Permian Basin in Midland, Texa  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: UTA expert on Texas' growing measles crisis Public health professor Erin Carlson says increasing vaccinations is key to containing state's largest outbreak in 30 years Measles is a highly contagious disease that was declared eliminated from the U.S. by the World Health Organization 25 years ago due to the success of vaccination efforts. Yet, Texas counties primarily in the Sou  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 25 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Queensland Police Service to Add Three Bell 429s, Taking Its POLAIR Fleet to Six Bell Aircraft With the addition of three Bell 429s, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will be operating six Bell aircraft, making it Australia's largest Bell law enforcement fleet. Victoria, Australia (March 24, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced, at the Avalon Aus  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 29 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Revealing the most wishlisted homes across the 50 states Key Takeaways * This summer, Airbnb is seeing a rise in spontaneous travel and last-minute trips. * Searches for trips close to guests' origins make up a quarter of searches for summer travel, reflecting a growing preference for nearby getaways. * From a train caboose and helicopter, to a boulder house and glamping dome  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multi-sensory haptic technology From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues like vibration-based notifications, modern advancements have paved the way for multisensory haptic devices that i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice announces Dr. Huda Zoghbi as commencement speaker for 112th ceremony Dr. Huda Zoghbi, an internationally renowned neurogeneticist and pioneer in the field of brain research, will serve as the speaker at Rice University's 112th commencement ceremony May 10 at Rice Stadium. Zoghbi's groundbreaking work has transformed the understanding of brain development and neurodegenerative diseases, making her a trail  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC to celebrate official launch and lab opening The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will hold an event to celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5, following a Rice University presidential lecture on the significance of innovation at Rice delivered by Robert Langer Jr., biotech entrepreneur, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and founder   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice physicists use quantum entanglement to crack mystery of strange metals Scientists have long sought to unravel the mysteries of strange metals -- materials that defy conventional rules of electricity and magnetism. Now, a team of physicists at Rice University has made a breakthrough in this area using a tool from quantum information science. Their study, published recently in Nature Communications, reveal  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * South Australia Police Welcomes Bell Into Fleet With Purchase of Two Bell 429s Victoria, Australia (March 27, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced Toll Aviation, with the Government of South Australia, has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to support the South Australia Police (SAPOL) aerial capability. Upon the aircraft delivery, SAPOL   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 -- 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. March 25, 2025 DALLAS (SMU) - Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on   more

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul "The anti-woman, anti-abortion zealots are at it again. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to come after a New York doctor who prescribed medication abortion via telemedicine -- the same doctor who is facing charges in Louisiana for the so-called 'crime' of prescribing this FDA-approved medication. "Today, the County Clerk in Ulster County brave  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Symposium to explore intersections of STEM, arts and Black life in Houston The 2025 Black Houston(s) Symposium, set to take place March 27-28, will convene scholars, artists and community leaders to explore the deep and evolving relationship between Black cultural expression and STEM-based research in Houston. With the theme Dark Matter: STEM and the Arts in Black Houston, this year's convening invites partic  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 24 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Researcher William Murphy Named 2025 SEC Professor Of The Year Murphy, a National Academy of Sciences member and Texas A&M University System Regents Professor, is Texas A&M's third recipient of the SEC's highest faculty honor. Dr. William Murphy, a researcher at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Advancing Energy Through Research in Porous Media Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor is developing new best practices and frameworks that support alternative energy storage technologies through her research in porous media. By Michelle Revels Porous media refers to natural or engineered materials, such as rock formations or soil, that contain interconnected pores or void spaces. These  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 28 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School-based health centers could be key to increasing vaccination rates for children who otherwise lack access Current vaccination programs at these centers have strong support, even as overall vaccination rates have dropped, study finds Vaccination rates for children have fallen below critical disease-prevention thresholds in more than 8,000 schools across the United States, an  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 26 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence That Uses Less Energy By Mimicking The Human Brain Texas A&M University engineers work to create "Super-Turing AI," which operates more efficiently by learning on the fly. By Lesley Henton Artificial Intelligence (AI) can perform complex calculations and analyze data faster than any human, but to do so requires enormous amounts of energy. The human brain is also an incredibly po  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 26 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Smartphone-Based Program Helps Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Study finds app significantly improves cognitive function in assisted living residents with mild impairment. By Ann Kellett A growing body of research indicates that older adults in assisted living facilities can delay or even prevent cognitive decline through interventions that combine multiple activities, such as improving diet, so  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Breaks Record For Total Jobs, Working Texans, Size Of Labor Force Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading all states for jobs added over the last 12 months based on February 2025 employment data. Texas also broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force. "Texas continues to lead the nation for job creation beca  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Action Taken Against East Plano Islamic Center Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) compound to immediately stop all illegal funeral service operations. Earlier this week, Governor Abbott announced that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential ill  more

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

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Launches NARCAN Locator Map As Part Of "One Pill Kills" Campaign Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an online interactive map by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that pinpoints where Texans can acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN) as part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign. This new tool will help Texans locate over-the-coun  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Top Dem Spox Jasmine Crockett Goes Off the Rails - Again Jasmine Crockett, the unquestioned leader of the Democrat Party, just showed us exactly what her party stands for -- disgusting insults and playground bullying. Crockett referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels," mocking his disability in a display of pure nastiness. Will House Democrats condemn these disgusti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Two MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows Lung cancer clinician and prevention expert recognized for their achievements in advancing cancer care and research In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Lauren Byers, M.D., and Paul Scheet, Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH, Rice Scientists Redefine Chemical Manufacturing Two of Houston's Top Universities Team Up to Solve Carbon Capture Problem By Jonathan Adams Each year, billions of tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels, certain industrial processes, construction and other human activities. This has contributed to a significant increase in the E  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Forms New Partnership with Delhi Technological University The institutions aim to share internship opportunities, research in newly signed alliance By Jonathan Adams The University of Houston prides itself on its global reach, as it attracts students from around the world to study at one of the country's top research institutions. The school's ability to build interest international  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Pharmacy Team Discovers Target to Repair Injured Muscles Possible Therapeutic Approach for Aging and Degenerative Muscle Disorders By Laurie Fickman For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; it's about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can make everyday activities -- like walk  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Emotion-driven borrowing is deepening personal debt UTA study reveals how impulsive loans lead to defaults and long-term financial consequences Given the ease of securing loans in today's digital world, it's perhaps not surprising that new research from The University of Texas at Arlington shows more people are borrowing than ever--particularly during emotionally vulnerable times.   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC awarded NIH grant to address ethical gaps in prosthetic technology By: Eric Griffey Research A $426,000 federal grant recently awarded to The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth will fund a groundbreaking study on the bioethical challenges surrounding bionic and robotic prostheses. The grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow Gr  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC launches SteadFAST academic journal By: Eric Griffey Research The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's physician assistant studies program has launched SteadFAST, an academic journal dedicated to exclusively publishing articles written by students. It is the first such journal in Texas and one of the few in the nation. The inaugural edition f  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio-led research discovers a way to slow or block recurrence of glioblastoma Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a way to delay or even block recurrence of the deadliest brain cancer after radiation, bringing new hope for survival. Ironically, the scientists found that the customary trea  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern Q&A: What you need to know about the measles The outbreak of measles that started in West Texas in January and spread to other regions and states has focused renewed attention on a childhood disease that had been eliminated in the United States in recent decades. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause serious health problems. The good   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 29 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Surgery may not be necessary to treat invasive breast cancer Omitting breast surgery after treatment resulted in patients remaining cancer free after five years Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Social media may heighten depression severity in youth UTSW study finds many young people with mental health issues report problematic social media habits and more severe symptoms An emotional overattachment to social media may be associated with increased severity of mental health symptoms among young people being treated for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, acc  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA uses VR to train rural health workers in veteran suicide prevention The technology will simulate what real-life scenarios could look like with a patient With a significant shortage of mental health professionals across Texas--246 of the state's 254 counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas by the Texas Department of State Health Services--veterans liv  more

GALVESTON, Texas, March 29 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB research uncovers how drug candidate stops dengue infection New research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch reveals findings that drug candidate NITD-688 utilized a unique way to stop dengue, a potentially life-threatening infection spread by mosquitos. Dengue, caused by the dengue virus, presents a significant public health challenge with limited effective treatments  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Texas with Signing of Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country Expected to open in 2027, the Fredericksburg resort will offer 60 dedicated hotel keys and 87 Waldorf Astoria Residences FREDERICKSBURG, Tx. and MCLEAN, Va. - Today, global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a branding and management agreement w  more