HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study led by researchers from the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, along with collaborators from Baylor Universit  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research discovery defends citrus and potatoes Natural plant peptides may provide a new way to combat hard-to-treat plant diseases By Ashley Vargo Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a new approach to countering citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases, two economically devastating agricultural dise  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research to help reduce flood risks in Central Texas Watershed project in Coryell County to use predictive models to assess future floods By Adam Russell An ongoing watershed project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research is working to reduce flood risks for residents in Coryell County and surrounding areas. The 30-month proj  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Airbnb Q1 2025 financial results Today, we issued our first quarter 2025 quarter financial results. You can read the details here. Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky said: "Our strong Q1 results show how resilient and adaptable our model is--no matter what's happening in the world, people continue to choose Airbnb. We've been focused on long-term growth and gett  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines and DFW Airport reveal plans for state-of-the-art new terminal for customers New terminal expected to be bigger, better and launched sooner than previously planned * Larger, state-of-the-art Terminal F designed to have double the number of gates, new facilities to expand international operations, increased lounge and premium space, new lobby check-in experience and a de  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is ready for a "Suite Summer" as new premium Flagship Suite seats go on sale next week * American unveils the routes for its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring the private Flagship Suite seats. * The inaugural international flight offering the premium Flagship Suite experience will be on June 5 from Chicago to London. * Customers wanting a taste of the s  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines wins big at the 2025 Freddie Awards FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines won three awards at the 2025 Freddie Awards, held last evening at the Chicago Athletic Association, taking home hardware for Best Airline Redemption Ability and Best Airline Customer Service. American also won Best Loyalty Credit Card for the Citi (r) / AAdvantage (r) Platinum Select (r) World Elite  more

PLANO, Texas, April 30 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * Ashley Graham Partners with JCPenney in Bold Move to Redefine Plus Category Fashion icon Ashley Graham joins forces with JCPenney to take fashion inclusivity to the next level PLANO, Texas (April 29, 2025) - JCPenney announced today that it has tapped multi-hyphenated supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham to create an exclusive namesake collection for the full-figured woman. Set  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 2 -- Baker and O'Brien, a provider of construction, financial, risk management and legal services, issued the following news release: * * * Baker & O'Brien ranked in the GAR 100 Expert Power Index Baker & O'Brien is proud to announce its recognition in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms' Power Index for 2025, ranking 21st amongst the top 30 international arbitration expert witness firms. The GAR 100 is a highly regarded guide to the leading practices f  more

ALPINE, Texas, April 30 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Barrera to deliver graduation address at SRSU International Jorge Barrera, Jr., will deliver the Sul Ross State University International spring commencement address at the ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m. International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass. Barrera was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. After moving to the U.S., he attended San Luis Elementary School, Memorial Junior High and Eagl  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Allen and Kanwal elected to the American Association of Physicians Two Baylor College of Medicine faculty members, Dr. Carl Allen and Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, are among the newly elected members of the American Association of Physicians (AAP). Allen is a professor of pediatrics - hematology and oncology at Baylor and co-director of the Texas Children's Cancer Center Histiocytosis and Lymphoma Programs. Kanwal i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Margaret Goodell named to the National Academy of Sciences Dr. Margaret ("Peggy") Goodell, an expert in the field of stem cell research, has been elected as one of the newest members of the National Academy of Sciences. She is being recognized for her distinguished career and continuing achievements in original science and research. "I feel so very fortunate. It is a huge honor to be recognized this  more

WACO, Texas, May 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor University Launches Institute for Global Human Flourishing By Lori Fogleman Institute establishes Baylor as a global leader for research on faith and human flourishing, as well as the epicenter for global flourishing research/practice alongside Harvard's Human Flourishing Program WACO, Texas (April 30, 2025) - Baylor University today announced the launch of the Institute for Global Human Flourishing, placing Bay  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Announces Delivery of Two Bell 407GXis to Chicago Police Department Fort Worth, Texas (May 1, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that the Chicago Police Department has accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXis, expanding their all-Bell fleet with additional public safety capabilities. "Bell is proud to build upon our over 20-year relationship   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Announces Signed Purchase Agreement for First Bell 505 in the Netherlands Prague, Czech Republic (April 29, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer. "Bell is proud to work alongside the Verdegro Group as they w  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Boeing Celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record Amarillo, TEXAS (April 28, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Cent  more

PEORIA, Illinois, May 1 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2025 Shareholder Meeting IRVING, Texas, April 30, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will hold a virtual annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, June 11 at 8 a.m. CDT. Shareholders owning Caterpillar common stock at the close of business on April 14, or their legal proxy holders, are entitled to participate, submit questions and vo  more

PEORIA, Illinois, May 1 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results * First-quarter 2025 profit per share of $4.20; adjusted profit per share of $4.25 * Enterprise operating cash flow was $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 * Deployed $4.3 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the first quarter IRVING, Texas,  more

ALPINE, Texas, April 30 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Cobos to deliver spring graduation address at Sul Ross State University Lori Cobos will deliver the Sul Ross State University spring commencement address at the ceremony on Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. Pete P. Gallego Center in Alpine. An Alpine native with deep West Texas roots, Cobos received a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business with Magna Cum Laude honors and a Master of Arts in Publi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and ExtraHop Expand Partnership to Stop Shadow AI Risks New integration empowers SOC teams to detect and contain unauthorized AI usage with real-time, unified visibility and automated response across the enterprise AUSTIN, Texas and RSA 2025, San Francisco - April 30, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NAS  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Delivers Industry-First Managed Threat Hunting Across Third-Party Data Falcon Adversary OverWatch now hunts across third-party data in Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, extending expert-driven detection across every attack surface to stop stealthy adversaries AUSTIN, Texas and RSA 2025, San Francisco  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Unleashes New Agentic, Outcome-Driven AI Innovations to Power the Next Evolution of the SOC Charlotte AI unites intelligent automation with human cyber expertise, accelerating detection, investigation and response across the AI-native SOC AUSTIN, Texas and RSA 2025, San Francisco - CrowdS  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Unveils New Innovations to Secure Every Area of Cloud Risk, from AI Models to Runtime Data New innovations secure AI, data, identities and SaaS applications - expanding CrowdStrike's leadership in delivering unified protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments AUSTIN, Texas and R  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Unveils Unified Data Protection to Secure Data Across Endpoints, Cloud, GenAI and SaaS New Falcon Data Protection innovations stop encrypted file exfiltration, GenAI data leaks and SaaS misconfigurations, closing critical gaps attackers exploit to steal sensitive data AUSTIN, Texas and RS  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Diamondback Energy Supports Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Midland College with $1.5 Million Gift The gift will support the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Midland College, which aims to create an affordable and accessible route for future engineers. Midland College held a special ceremony on Monday, April 28, to celebrate a generous $1.5 million gift from Diamondback Energ  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Dibs on the beach this winter: American Airlines doubles access from Chicago to warm weather destinations * American Airlines announces seven new destinations from Chicago (ORD) this winter, including five new international destinations to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. * With increased flights on current routes and new destinations, the airline will double its capacity to w  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Differences in survival persist despite access to cancer clinical trials Study led by UT Southwestern researcher reveals Black and Hispanic children with high-risk neuroblastoma have worse outcomes despite standardized treatment Black and Hispanic children with high-risk neuroblastoma experience worse survival outcomes than their white peers, even when treated in frontline   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Dogs With Meningiomas Live Longer With Radiation Therapy Than Surgery, Texas A&M Researchers Find Study of 285 cases shows radiation nearly doubles average survival time in dogs with brain tumors. By Courtney Price Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that dogs with meningiomas -- the most common type of brain tumor in dogs -- live l  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Dogs With Meningiomas Live Longer With Radiation Therapy Than Surgery, Texas A&M Researchers Find Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that dogs with meningiomas -- the most common type of brain tumor in dogs -- live longer if they receive radiation therapy rather than surg  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Electricity-generating bacteria may power future innovations A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of breathing on oxygen. The findings, published in Cell last month, could enable new developments in clean energy and industrial biotechnolo  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson's New Edge Device Simplifies SCADA Architecture The DeltaV SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect edge solution combines the power of edge computing with the flexibility of a cloud platform AUSTIN, Texas (April 29, 2025) - Emerson, an industrial technology leader deliver  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Extreme price variation at Houston hospitals continues, expert says Houston hospitals show significant pricing differences in their procedures, according to a new brief from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The research revisits the websites of the four largest Texas Medical Center (TMC) hospitals to assess whether they have followed federal hospital price transparency laws. The analysis f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Farm Credit Bank of Texas Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid earnings, loan growth, and maintained strong credit quality in the first quarter of 2025. Net income was $51.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025; a 5.3% increase compared with the same period of 2024. The increase was driven primarily by increases in net interest income  more

WACO, Texas, May 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Global Flourishing Study Maps the Topography of the Human Experience Generational, financial, geographical and spiritual differences top flourishing findings WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2025) - The Global Flourishing Study (GFS), a multi-year collaborative research study carried out by Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion, the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, Gallup and the Center for Op  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week. "Texans should prepare for severe weather   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Marriage and Family Therapists Governor Greg Abbott appointed James Castro and William Price and reappointed Russell "Russ" Bartee, Ph.D. to the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The board licenses and regulates Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas. James Castro of Bergheim is a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law. "Israel is a stalwart ally of the United States and a friend to Texas," reads the letter. "I have repeatedly made clear that Texas will not tolerate antisemitism. Anti-Israel policies ar  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates McKinney As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of McKinney on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit McKinney  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Joins President Trump's FEMA Review Council Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation's emergency management and disaster response system. President Trump also appointed Texas Division of Emergency Management Chi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert "Bobby" Lewis and Margaret "Meg" Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor named Stephen F. "Steve" Cooper as chair of the board for a term set to exp  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Gray Dawes Group appoints Sabre as exclusive global distribution partner Southlake, Texas - April 30, 2025 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a multi-year partnership with Gray Dawes Group, one of the industry's largest independent travel management companies (TMCs). Under this partnership, Gr  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 29 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers Both institutions will partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in region By Michele Coffill Leaders at Grand Valley and Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrated their enhanced partnership that gives students in Southwest Michigan a seamless path to a ba  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Hines and Healthpeak Announce a Strategic Partnership on the Cambridge Point Mixed-Use Development (BOSTON) -- Hines, a global real estate investment manager, and Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC), a leading owner, operator, and developer of real estate for healthcare discovery and delivery, announced today a long-term partnership to develop the residential com  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines Makes First Move Into Swedish Residential To Grow Nordic Platform (STOCKHOLM) - Hines, a global real estate investor, developer and manager has acquired its first residential asset in Sweden, signing a forward funding agreement with Magnolia Bostad, one of the largest Swedish residential developers, to deliver 310 residential for rent apartments in Kista, Stockholm. The project  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 29 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU dedicates new Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Martin Volleyball Courts A special dedication ceremony and ribbon cuttings were held on April 26 for the new Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Woody and Miki Martin Volleyball Courts on the HPU campus. The new facilities are located between Veda Hodge Hall and the J. Howard Hodge Bell Towers. "We are so grateful for the Mieth and Martin families and thei  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Iconic Slurpee Drink Goes Punk: 7-Eleven, Inc. and Green Day Reunite for Exclusive Encore with New Slurpee Drink Flavor The new Kerplunk Kandy Grape flavor is taking center stage at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide IRVING, TX (April 30, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. is turning the flavor dial to 11 once again by teaming up with Green Day and Punk Bunny to unveil an all-new, exclusiv  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Selected as Key Commercialization Partner for Samsara Eco's First-of-a-Kind Enzymatic Recycling Plant HOUSTON, April 29, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it will support biotech innovator, Samsara Eco, to design its first-of-a-kind plastics and textile enzymatic recycling plant, due for completion in early 2028. Samsara Eco's enzymatic recy  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Kimberly-Clark Corporation expanding Aiken County operation COLUMBIA, S.C. - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark), a producer of personal care products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company's investment of over $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $10,720 grant to Odem Little League for new scoreboards New energy-efficient scoreboards to enhance game day experience ODEM, Texas - The Odem Little League soon will install two new scoreboards at its community fields, thanks to a $10,720 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,681 in matc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $19,823 grant to Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department New concrete road will improve emergency access, community safety COLEMAN COUNTY, Texas - The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department soon will install a new concrete entrance into its fire station from State Highway 153 to help ensure faster, safer emergency responses, thanks to a $19,823 grant from the Lower Colorado  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Coleman County Center for Seniors New insulation will help transform vacant building into active community center COLEMAN, Texas - The Coleman County Center for Seniors soon will install insulation to help refurbish its newly acquired building into a vibrant, year-round community center, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authori  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $23,136 grant to Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department for new protective gear Much-needed equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies SANTA ANNA, Texas - The Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department soon will be able to purchase 10 new sets of personal protective equipment thanks to a $23,136 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant for outdoor fitness court in Kenedy New facility will provide a safe, free exercise space for all KENEDY, Texas - The City of Kenedy soon will begin construction on an outdoor fitness court, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $95,000 in matching funds fro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $4,730 grant to Berclair VFD for new protective equipment New wildland gear will help first responders combat fires across Goliad County and beyond GOLIAD COUNTY, Texas - The Berclair Volunteer Fire Department soon will be able to purchase 13 new sets of personal protective equipment, thanks to a $4,730 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $4,861 grant to Smiley Marshal's Office for safety equipment New AEDs, tools will help deputies provide much-needed services to community SMILEY, Texas - The City of Smiley Marshal's Office soon will be able to purchase updated safety equipment, thanks to a $4,861 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant w  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bronte Community Center for major upgrade Renovations will help restore vital emergency shelter, community gathering space BRONTE, Texas - The Bronte Community Center soon will be able to repair and upgrade the town's only community gathering space and designated emergency shelter thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to first responders for new safety equipment New equipment will expand emergency response capabilities for Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department BROWN COUNTY, Texas - The Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department soon will have new state-of-the-art safety gear to help firefighters provide more comprehensive firefighting responses, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the L  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method Ziyang Wang and Shengxi Huang (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Researchers at Rice University have developed a new machine learning (ML) algorithm that excels at interpreting the "light signatures," or optical spectra, of molecules, materials and disease biomarkers, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Matthew Tyler receives NSF CAREER award to improve reliability of survey-based research Matthew Tyler, an assistant professor of political science at Rice University, is working to advance statistical methods aimed at strengthening the accuracy and reliability of survey-based research. Through a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Tyler will address a long  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * More than 120 Whole Foods Market Team Members Graduate from Artisan Pizza-Making Apprentice Program Pizzaioli training helps store Team Members grow artisan skills and advance their careers AUSTIN, Texas (April 29, 2025) -- Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce the graduation of 121 store Team Members from its Pizzaioli Apprentice Program, a hands-on culinary training program designed to build expertis  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * National Academy of Sciences elects Lydia Kavraki as a member Lydia Kavraki, a leading researcher in robotics, computational biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) at Rice University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the world's foremost professional societies dedicated to honoring achievement in science and outstanding original research. At Rice, Kavraki is the Kennet  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New national survey reveals what American consumers truly value across 18 key industries As businesses across the country strive to deliver better customer experiences, a new nationwide study provides timely insights into what Americans value most in the products and services they use every day. The 2025 Customer Value Report, authored by marketing researchers at Rice Business and the University of Miami Patti  more

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, May 1 -- Edmentum, a provider of online teaching and learning solutions services, issued the following news release: * * * New Partnership Taps Immersive Technology to Give the 'Toolbelt Generation' Exposure to In-Demand Skilled Trades in High School Partnership between Edmentum and Interplay Learning gives school districts access to simulation-based, industry-recognized content that prepares students for post-high school jobs and postsecondary training BLOOMINGTON,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New UH Study Finds All STEM Stereotypes Are Not the Same Ask boys or girls to picture an engineer, and they'll likely visualize a man. Ask about a computer scientist, and the response would be the same. But ask which gender is better at and more interested in math or science, and the slight edge these days would likely go to girls. New research from the University of Houston released this week found that stud  more

IRVING, Texas, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War with Special Programs Airing on NewsNation and All of its 200 Owned and Partner Television Stations "The Vietnam War: Flight to a New Future" and "Vietnam: A Lost Generation" Will Air on Nexstar's Local Television Stations Across the Country NewsNation to Debut "The Vietnam War  more

IRVING, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences IRVING, TX (May 1, 2025) -- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two upcoming institutional investor conferences: * JPMorgan Technology, Media and Communications Conference Location: Westin Boston Seaport - Boston,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces Dividend HOUSTON -- May 1, 2025 -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on common stock, payable on July 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 10, 2025. About Occidental Occidental is an international energy compa  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Oh baby! American Airlines to gift 100,000 AAdvantage miles to the first baby born on Frequent Flyer Day on May 1 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Adventure awaits this summer with American Airlines -- for everyone, regardless of age. And as proof you're never too young to start exploring the world, American Airlines is celebrating Frequent Flyer Day with a unique gift, offering 100,000 AAdvantage (  more

IRVING, Texas, May 1 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Ahead of September 2025 Opening Conveniently connected to the expanded and renovated Broward County Convention Center and adjacent to the world class Port Everglades Cruise Terminal Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 30, 2025) - Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, a newly built addition to the Omni Hotels & Resorts portfolio and the brand's first property in Fort Lau  more

IRVING, Texas, May 2 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Hotels & Resorts Launches New Lineup of Seasonal Deals and Experiences to Celebrate Summer Travel Guests can enjoy exclusive summer savings, family-friendly perks, nostalgic pop-up experiences, tiki cocktails and more at select Omni destinations DALLAS, TX (May 1, 2025) - Omni Hotels & Resorts welcomes the summer season with a new lineup of immersive experiences and exclusive offers designed to insp  more

PLANO, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Rehlko Signs Exclusive Agreement with Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 29, 2025) - Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo a supplier agreement wherein Toyota will provide its hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko, a global leader in energy resilience, for use in stationary power generat  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Response to reports about discussions with JetBlue There have been industry rumors and media reports about American's discussions with JetBlue. To clarify, American is sharing a letter that was sent to team members today from its Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson. Team, In recent months, we had been exploring an opportunity to further enhance our network by renewing  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice engineer awarded NSF CAREER Award to advance decentralized learning for next-generation computing systems Cesar A. Uribe, the Louis Owen Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, has won a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the mathematical foundations of decentralized learning, a critical area for the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice professor Menachem Elimelech receives Sidney Loeb Award for groundbreaking work in water purification Menachem Elimelech with Miriam Balaban, secretary general of the European Desalination Society. Rice University's Menachem Elimelech was honored with the Sidney Loeb Award at the European Desalination Society Conference held in Porto, Portugal, April 28. The award recognizes his pioneering contribution  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Rollins, Kennedy tour Texas A&M AgriLife to connect agriculture and health Visit highlights role of agriculture in improving health By Kay Ledbetter Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins '94 and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured Texas A&M AgriLife on April 29 to gain a greater understanding of how T  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Sabre and Iberia enhance travel retailing with NDC Iaunch Sabre's multi-source content platform now includes Iberia's NDC offers, providing agencies with enriched content and travelers with personalized options SOUTHLAKE, Texas, and MADRID - April 29, 2025 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today activated   more

TYLER, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Shelters at bus stops intended to provide relief from heat can actually result in higher temperatures, UTHealth Houston researchers discover By Sydney Lowther Some public transit shelter designs can actually do more harm than good when it comes to shielding from summer temperatures, according to a study led by UTHealth Houston. The research was published in Transportation Research Part D: T  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Sky high and reimagined: American Airlines refreshes the inflight experience May is bringing more than flowers -- it's bringing bold new flavors, thoughtful upgrades and entertainment that travels well. American Airlines is taking its inflight refresh to new heights this May with a fresh lineup of enhancements designed to surprise and delight all customers. From snack-time favorites to se  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 2 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Federal tribe uses ancient DNA to establish genetic link to ancestral sacred sites The Picuris Pueblo initiated the research to show their ties to Chaco Canyon, the center of an Ancestral Pueblo regional interaction system and now a World Heritage site located in northwestern New Mexico. In a rare collaboration with geneticists and archaeologists, a federally recognized tribe in the United States has utili  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 30 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University and Universidad de la Libertad Collaborate to Offer International Exchange Student Program Southwestern students will soon have the opportunity to study abroad at Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City. Southwestern University has entered into a partnership with Mexico City's Universidad de la Libertad (UL) to promote the exchange of students and scholars. As part of the interna  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, May 2 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University to Offer Certificate in Legal Studies Southwestern's new Certificate in Legal Studies is designed to prepare students to engage with questions of the law in today's society by exploring the applications, contexts, and consequences of law. Southwestern University students interested in law can soon add a Certificate in Legal Studies to their resume. Beginning this fall, Southwestern wi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Spy Vs. Spy: Texas A&M Researchers Work To Secure Messaging Cybersecurity expert Dr. Nitesh Saxena studies the privacy promises -- and addresses the pitfalls -- of secure messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. May 2, 2025By Lesley Henton, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications When you send a message through WhatsApp or iMessage, you might think only you and the recipient can rea  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Murphy on Trump Administration's Cancellation of School-Based Mental Health Services Grant "It is extremely disappointing that the U.S. Department of Education has arbitrarily canceled nearly $1 billion in nationwide school-based mental health funding that was approved through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act following one of our nation's most horrific school shoo  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU'S Sanchez School of Business, Texas Center Releases Second Volume in North American Trade-Linked Employment Analysis Series The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development (TCBEED) has released the second volume in its three-part series analyzing N  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Engineering at Houston Community College Receives $300,000 Gift from ExxonMobil Foundation The gift will support the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Houston Community College, which aims to create an affordable and accessible route for future engineers. Houston, Texas (April 30, 2025) - Houston Community College (HCC) held a special event on Wednesday, April 30, to cel  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Engineering Team Named Finalist in NASA Competition A team of Texas A&M University engineering students designed an autonomous robotic system to help advance the future of space exploration. A team of Texas A&M engineering students, guided by Dr. Sivakumar Rathinam, a professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been named a finalist  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M to Debut PTSD Management System Researchers will introduce a breakthrough wearable device for PTSD management at the 2025 Project Hero Texas Challenge. By Wm Michael Barnes To help veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder improve their mental health and live normal lives, the Texas A&M University College of Engineering will debut a breakthrough  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M To Debut PTSD Management System Researchers will introduce a breakthrough wearable device for PTSD management at the 2025 Project Hero Texas Challenge. By Wm Michael Barnes To help veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder improve their mental health and live normal lives, the Texas A&M University College of Engineering will debut a breakthrough technology called the Firs  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Decoding Diseases and Advancing Therapeutics with Machine Learning Dr. Yang Shen is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand disease mechanisms and facilitate therapeutics. By Katie Satterlee Diseases like cancer are tragic on their own, but even more so when they evolve to resist the very treatments meant to eliminate them. At Texas A&M University, r  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Self-Healing Polymer Possesses a Quality Never Before Seen at Any Scale Material scientists at Texas A&M have developed a dynamic material that self-heals after puncturing by changing from solid to liquid and back. By Denise Brehm What if there were a fabric that, like Superman, could take a bullet and self-heal? Such a super-dynamic, action-powered polymer might actually he  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall By Blair Fannin Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. First cuts of hay are in progress in many par  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Equipping Rural Texans With Health Care Through Aggie Collaboration Texas A&M University's BUILD, the College of Medicine's Rural Medicine Outreach program and the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute helped the small Texas town of Sarita gain access to medical care. Nestled along the Texas Gulf Coast, about 70 miles south of Corpus Christi, sits the tiny town of Sarita. Home to just under 50 people and lots   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops By Adam Russell Homegrown tomato lovers, beware. A sneaky pest may be lurking in your garden, which could be why your fruit turns tough, blemished or completely inedible. Leaf-footed bugs are appearing in garden  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Spacecraft That Sweat? A Cool New Way to Tackle Atmospheric Reentry As space travel becomes more common, the need to reuse spacecraft will rise. The solution may be spacecraft that "sweat." Apr 30, 2025By Jacob Wologo, Texas A&M University College of Engineering A car may drive for 15-20 years before needing replacement, while a passenger jet may fly for up to 40. But a spacecraft may only fly once.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Wins 2025 Prosperity Cup For New Business Investments Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2025 Prosperity Cup awarded by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for attracting new business investments. "Texas is No. 1 in the nation for attracting new business investments because we offer businesses the freedom to succeed," said Governor Abbott. "For industry lead  more

IRVING, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Renews Broadcast Agreement with Pac-12 to Bring College Football Games to a National Audience This Fall Network Will Air Nine Oregon State and Washington State Home Games in 2025 Coverage Kicks Off Saturday, August 30 with Idaho at Washington State BURBANK, CA (April 29, 2025) - The CW Network today announced that it has renewed it  more

PLANO, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Camry Brings Bold New Nightshade Edition to Lineup in 2026 * New Nightshade Edition Offers Midnight Black Metallic Exterior Cues * Camry Adds New Exterior Color Dark Cosmos on Select Grades * Equipped with 5th Gen Toyota Hybrid System with up to manufacturer-estimated 51 MPG * Available in Front-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive PLANO, Texas (May 1, 2025) - Toyota announces a  more

PLANO, Texas, April 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Expands Commitment to Hydrogen Society with Fleet, Infrastructure and Next-Gen System Debut * Plans to introduce hydrogen trucks to Southern California-based Toyota North American Parts Center fleet * Investments in hydrogen infrastructure to benefit trucking fleets and consumers * North American debut of Toyota's more efficient, more powerful Gen 3 FC system ANAHEIM  more

PLANO, Texas, April 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Launches New, Commercially Focused Hydrogen Business Website * New website to support Toyota Hydrogen Solutions (THS), a business unit in Toyota's North American Hydrogen Headquarters that focuses on promoting hydrogen-powered products, services and solutions primarily to commercial customers to support their goals for reliable eco-conscious power and systems * Website to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH BRAIN, TIRR Memorial Hermann Develop First Wearable Pediatric Soft Exoskeleton Made of Smart Materials Team Ushers in a New Era of Mobility for Children with Cerebral Palsy By Laurie Fickman Just one look at the next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy reveals the powerful role technology can play in solving global challenges and improving lives. Built to help chi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH/UC Researchers Use Machine Learning to Map Brain Changes from Heroin Addiction Groundbreaking Insights Could Transform Treatment Options By Bryan Luhn Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain, potentially opening new doors for addiction treatment. In a groundbreaking study published Apr  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * TCOM's Refugee Health Initiative receives grant By Steven Bartolotta Refugees who enter the United States are almost all seeking a better opportunity for themselves and their families, but oftentimes don't know where to turn to get basic needs, food, clothing and health care. That's where the Refugee Health Initiative student interest group at The University of North Texas Hea  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies UTA researchers help develop a tool to aid allergy sufferers, farmers and city planners Imagine trying to tell identical twins apart just by looking at their fingerprints. That's how challenging it can be for scientists to distinguish the tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce and pine trees. But a new artificial intelligence  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Study connects metal exposure to childhood gut health Publication selected as National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Extramural Paper of the Month A new study led by The University of Texas at Arlington, University of California Los Angeles, University of Sherbrooke, and Harvard University links metal exposure to digestive issues in children. "This is a very interesti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Rare Earth Element Extraction Bolstered by New Research AUSTIN, Texas -- A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly imports. A new method, developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, allows for separating and e  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: First-in-class covalent Werner helicase inhibitor shows clinical proof-of-concept in Phase I trial * RO7589831, a new drug from Roche, is first in a new class of drugs called Werner helicase inhibitors * Drug works similarly to other DNA damage repair inhibitors, such as PARP inhibitors * This class of drugs is important because many solid tumor patients with microsa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: HER2 targeted therapy shows promise in previously treated lung cancers Oral therapy is under priority review by the FDA * Zongertinib, a HER2-targeted therapy made by Boehringer Ingelheim, demonstrated promising results in HER2-mutant lung cancer. * These cancers are associated with resistance to standard therapies and a very poor prognosis. * As an oral pill, zonge  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: New CAR T cell therapy benefits patients with advanced thyroid cancers * Phase I trial demonstrates lasting responses and encouraging safety profile in two aggressive thyroid cancer subtypes, suggesting further progress for CAR T cell therapy in solid tumors * One patient experienced a complete response, and one patient had a partial response * This type of cancer has  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: Olaparib and pembrolizumab combination shows early promise in molecularly selected, tumor-agnostic trial * Combining Lynparza (olaparib) and Keytruda (pembrolizumab) showed antitumor activity in multiple cancer types, particularly those with BRCA1/2 mutations * In this combination trial patients were matched by genetic features, not tumor type - a tumor-agnostic, mole  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * AACR: Topical gel relieves painful skin rash side effect caused by targeted therapy for colorectal cancer * Novel treatment allowed patients with colorectal cancer to successfully continue taking their cancer treatment with improved quality of life * Acne-like skin rash is a common side effect from colorectal cancer treatment, often causing patients to postpone their treatme  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * FDA-designated orphan drug could increase radiation efficacy in lung cancer UTSW researchers find crucial metabolic pathway targeted by drug creates key vulnerability in cancer cells An FDA-designated orphan drug that can target a key vulnerability in lung cancer shows promise in improving the efficacy of radiation treatments in preclinical models, according to a study by UT S  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Obesity in childhood raises risk of experiencing weight stigma UTSW researchers encourage screening to identify patients in need of interventions to counteract negative health effects Adults who developed severe obesity before the age of 18 are nearly three times more likely than those who developed the condition later to be subjected to severe experienced weight stigma (EWS),  more

GALVESTON, Texas, May 3 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Information Technology Services enhances access to innovation through partnership agreement The University of Texas Medical Branch signed a five-year agreement with Microsoft, paving the way for initiatives that will protect data, enhance the patient experience, enhance operations and drive innovation. The agreement creates a framework for bringing Microsoft's resources and experti  more

NEW YORK, April 29 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com(R) Release Spring 2025 Housing Market Ranking [NEW YORK/AUSTIN, TEXAS] April 28, 2025 -- The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com(R) released the Spring 2025 Housing Market Ranking, which revealed Toledo, Ohio, as the top-ranked market in America. The WSJ/Realtor.com(R) Housing Market Ranking analyzes key housing market data, economic   more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, May 1 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Opens Next Generation Supercenter as Part of Broader National Growth Strategy The new Cypress, Texas, Supercenter reflects Walmart's commitment to grow, modernize and strengthen local economies. Key Insights * With the opening of its first ground-up Supercenter in four years, Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail. * As part of Walmart's plans to buil  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market Debuts "Beyond the Board" Podcast Spotlighting Purpose-Driven Food Industry Leaders and Changemakers AUSTIN, Texas (May 1, 2025) - Whole Foods Market launched Beyond the Board, a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests -- from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers -- all working to nourish people and the p  more