HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: MD Anderson researchers share cancer breakthroughs CHICAGO - Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present breakthrough studies in 12 minisymposia abstracts at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025. Findings span various cancer types and cover topics such as innovations in immunology, experimental thera  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * African Development Forum sparks fresh thinking on sustainable growth in Africa The conversation around Africa's development is shifting, and Rice University is helping lead the charge. More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice April 11-12 for the 2025 African Development Forum -- a high-energy, solutions-driven event focused on unlocking Africa's untapped potential thr  more

IRVING, Texas, April 23 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Arizona State, Florida and UC Davis Earn Recognition with Week 11 Big 12 Weekly Awards UC Davis' Ally Richardson-Pepper (defensive), Arizona State's Anna Viglione (midfielder) and Lydia Oldknow (attack) along with Florida's Elyse Finnelle (goalkeeper) and Frannie Hahn (freshman) earned Big 12 Weekly Awards in Week 11. Richardson-Pepper had 20 saves against Colorado in a game lead  more

TYLER, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * At The Bedside: Seeing 20/20 becomes possible again for patient with help from UTHealth Houston and Robert Cizik Eye Clinic optometrist By Deborah Mann Lake More than a decade after undergoing radial keratotomy surgery in 1990 to correct her myopia, or nearsightedness, Shubhra Ghosh noticed she was beginning to strain her eyes to see. Radial keratotomy, a precursor to Lasik surgery, invo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How to maintain your weight after completing weight loss medications Weight loss medications help adjust the hormones that make a person feel hungry, causing them to feel full faster after eating small portions. However, once a person stops taking these medications, there is a likelihood of regaining weight that was lost. Isabel Valdez, physician assistant and associate professor of medicine at Baylor   more

IRVING, Texas, April 23 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * BYU and OSU Share Big 12 Softball Weekly Accolades BYU's Keila Kamoku (player) and Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan (pitcher) were tabbed the Big 12's Players of the Week for their play in Week 11's slate. Kamoku helped the Cougars finish the week with a 4-0 record, including a series sweep against Utah and a victory over Fresno State. In 15 plate appearances, the senior posted a .60  more

PLANO, Texas, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * California Mayor Who Allowed Puppet During Public Comment but Stopped Citizen from Praying Warned Action Illegal Ventura, CA --First Liberty Institute sent a letter to Ventura, California Mayor Dr. Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios after she interrupted and ordered First Liberty client Tarin Swain to  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE and ACLU of TX: University of Texas must drop unconstitutional drag ban AUSTIN, Texas, Apr. 22, 2025 -- A pair of civil liberties organizations are joining forces today to demand the University of Texas System Board of Regents rescind its ban on campus drag shows -- a clear First Amendment violation. In a joint letter, the American Civil Liberties Union o  more

ABILENE, Texas, April 23 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * From Abilene to Anywhere: HSU's Telehealth Certificate Strengthens Rural Healthcare Across rural West Texas, access to timely, quality healthcare has become an urgent topic of discussion. Geographic isolation, provider shortages, and limited transportation continue to create barriers that leave many communities underserved. National statistics underscore the seriousness of this issue: according to the U.S.  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Join the Nation of Lifesavers at NFL Draft in Green Bay DALLAS, April 22, 2025 -- The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) want more people to be confident and capable when faced with a cardiac emergency. Currently, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die [1]. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), perfor  more

FRISCO, Texas, April 23 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * McNeese's Fluri Doubles Up on Freshman, Player of the Year Honors as Women's Tennis All-Conference and Superlatives Announced The Southland Conference announced this year's Women's Tennis All-Conference Teams and Superlative awards ahead of the 2025 Southland Conference Tennis Championships. First-year McNeese star Salome Fluri shined on the ballot, winning both the conference's Player of the Year and Freshm  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck Research Highlights * A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics -- minuscule bits of plastic -- compared to arteries free of plaque buildup. Plaque, the fatty deposits that can narrow the carotid artery, may cause  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Support Lower Drug Prices, Demand Congress Act Close to 90% say it is important that the government, as the largest purchaser of Rx drugs in the U.S., be able to negotiate the price it pays. Washington, D.C.--(April 22, 2025) More than three-in-four voters, and 70% of Trump voters, say it is very important for Congress to take action to   more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New UTMB Research Reveals Causes Behind America's Life Expectancy Gap A newly published study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch offers fresh insights into a critical public health concern: why Americans live shorter lives compared to people in other wealthy nations. Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the study was led by Dr. Neil Mehta, P  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Rep. Harshburger's Demeaning Comments Require an Apology The following statement is from Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. During a recent podcast interview with FAME Ministries, Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger referred to Texas Congressman Al Green using a racial slur, suggested that the cane he uses to provide stability wh  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Researchers awarded $15 million to study cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in women DALLAS, April 22, 2025 -- Research teams from Augusta University, Massachusetts General Hospital and The Ohio State University will lead a $15 million project dedicated to studying the various ways that risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases impact women. The American H  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice, HISD partnership is helping Sunrise Centers support students and families A collaboration between Rice University and Houston Independent School District is helping the district strengthen its Sunrise Centers -- neighborhood-based hubs that provide essential noninstructional support for students and families from food and school supplies to mental health care and job training. The Kinder Institute for  more

FRISCO, Texas, April 23 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * Southland Conference Releases 2025 Beach Volleyball Award Winners and All-Conference Teams The Southland Conference has announced the 2025 Beach Volleyball superlative award winners and all-conference teams ahead of this week's conference championships. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Tess Spaansen and Madison Morrow were named the Pair of the Year. Spaansen was also named Freshman of the Year. Boise State's Ally  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 23 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University Enters Partnership with Baylor University for Accelerated Nursing Degree Program Pre-nursing graduates from Southwestern will now have the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor's Louise Herrington School of Nursing in as little as 12 months. Southwestern University has entered into an articulation agreement with Baylor University designed to provide S  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Secrets of How Microbes Feel Their Way Around Dr. Pushkar Lele received a National Institute of General Medical Sciences research grant to investigate how bacteria sense their mechanical environment. By Artie McFerrin Understanding how bacteria form communities on surfaces, including biofilms, has significant implications for both health and industry. Cells use tactile senso  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas producers plant corn amid strong, but uncertain markets Texas Crop and Weather Report By Kay Ledbetter The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains. But that strong market might not last due to market pressures and a large in  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * TMEIC Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for Leading the Industrial Carbon-Neutral Solutions Market San Antonio, TX -- 23 rd April, 2025 -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the industrial carbon-neutral solutions industry and, based on its fi  more

PLANO, Texas, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Should Side with Parents in Battle Over Gender Ideology Teaching, Religious Liberty Expert Says Washington, DC --The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument today in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case where Maryland parents have asked the Court to restore their right t  more

KERRVILLE, Texas, April 23 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * UIW's Posts Scorching Second Round, Augusta Remains in Front After Round 2 UIW shot a blistering 274 (-14), moving within three strokes of the tournament leader Augusta in Round 2 of the Southland Men's Golf Championship. The Cardinals 573 (-7) trail the Jaguars 569 (-11) heading into the final day of play here at Comanche Trace Golf Club. Bo Blanchard remained Augusta's driving force, shooting 67 (-5) t  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA-backed research tackles health challenges across ages Raj Nooyi Endowed Research Award Fund supports studies on improving care for children with complex needs and advancing healthy aging research Genevieve Graaf spent years as a mental health social worker specializing in children and youth with complex behavioral health needs. Many had to travel to other states or hundreds of   more