HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Pinballs in a cosmic arcade': New study suggests how wide-orbit planets form, supporting existence of Planet Nine A stock illustration of a theoretical distant planet. In the cold, dark outskirts of planetary systems far beyond the reach of the known planets, mysterious gas giants and planetary masses silently orbit their stars -- sometimes thousands of astronomical units (AU) away. For years, scientists hav  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Unwavering determination': Rice Wind Energy takes second place at national Collegiate Wind Competition Rice University's student-led Rice Wind Energy team soared to new heights this year, clinching second place overall at the U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC). Hosted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratories at the University of Colorado Boulder campus, the CWC challenges s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 12 startups selected to join Class 5 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship has announced the 12 startups chosen for Class 5 of its Clean Energy Accelerator, a program designed to propel early stage ventures advancing the global energy transition. These companies from both the Houston-region and across the U.S. and Canada are developing new solutions   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey finds Houstonians proud, united and looking ahead The Hilton Americas ballroom buzzed with energy as nearly 1,000 civic leaders, researchers and community members gathered to celebrate a milestone: the 15th anniversary of Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the release of its 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey -- the largest and most expansive in the survey's 4  more

IRVING, Texas, May 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * 28 Nexstar Television Stations Win 52 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama and KGET-TV in Bakersfield, California Honored for "Overall Excellence" IRVING, TX (May 29, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that 28 of its owned and operat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Airbnb announces first-ever global live music partnership, with Lollapalooza festivals worldwide Key Takeaways * Airbnb will offer one-of-a-kind experiences at Lollapalooza festivals across the world, hosted by artists and music industry insiders. * The partnership will kick off at Lollapalooza Berlin in July 2025. Airbnb is announcing our first global live music partnership, o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Airbnb partners with the Tour de France to shine a light on French regions Key Takeaways * Airbnb will be an official partner of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the next three years, until 2027. * Airbnb will offer unique experiences to enjoy the Grande Boucle and the communities surrounding the route, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 29 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines now offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for AAdvantage members at select airports FORT WORTH, Texas -- Starting May 29, AAdvantage (r) members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will be eligible to enjoy a streamlined   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines statement on Azul restructuring and GOL partnership American Airlines issued the following statement from Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Stephen Johnson about American's support of Azul's restructuring and its commitment to its partnership with GOL. "We are confident that Azul's plan to strengthen its future will be extremely positive for the Brazilian aviation m  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: MD Anderson's Christopher Flowers honored for teaching and mentorship Christopher Flowers, M.D., division head of Cancer Medicine and chair of Lymphoma/Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be honored with the Jamie Von Roenn Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in   more

TYLER, Texas, May 29 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * At the Bedside: Man's sight is restored after brain tumor removal by UTHealth Houston physicians By Jeannette Sanchez When Charles Hurst, 40, began to experience nausea and a sudden and severe headache, he thought he could just sleep it off. But after two days of intense pain and increased symptoms that included vomiting and blurred vision, he decided to go to a local urgent care. By the t  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 31 -- AT&T issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * AT&T to Release Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings on July 23 We will release second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and webcast a conference call to discuss results. Key Takeaways: * AT&T will release its second-quarter 2025 results on July 23 * AT&T will webcast a conference call to discuss results * AT&T (NYSE:T) will release its second-quarter 2025 results before the New York Stock Exchange  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * For the first time there are safe and effective RSV prevention treatments and they significantly reduce hospitalizations in infants Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the number one cause of hospitalization in infants, accounting for about 25% of all their hospitalizations. However, a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shows that for the first time we have very effective   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A new treatment that can potentially change the outlook for patients with Alagille syndrome A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has developed a new treatment that could change the outlook for patients with Alagille syndrome. The condition affects multiple organs, including the liver where it often leads   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Baylor's Class of 2025 celebrates commencement Baylor College of Medicine held its 2025 commencement ceremony at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Tuesday. The School of Medicine graduated 191 students, while 80 graduates received diplomas from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and nine graduated from the Genetic Counseling Program in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Paul Klotman, pr  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Business travel, rewarded: The AAdvantage Business program helps companies go the extra mile American Airlines is always looking for ways to make travel more rewarding, and for companies enrolled in the AAdvantage Business(tm) program, it's doing just that. With travel management tools and the ability to earn miles on eligible travel booked anywhere with American, the AAdvantage Business(t  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BY THE NUMBERS: Monica De La Cruz Supports Kicking Over 50,000 Constituents Off Health Insurance to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires Last week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz cast her vote selling out Texas's working families in exchange for giving tax breaks to the wealthiest people in the country. According to new analysis by the Joint Economic Committee, more than 50,000 people i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron updates stockholders at annual meeting Houston, May 28, 2025 - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today provided an overview of the company's business performance and plans at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting highlighted the company's strong performance and consistent strategy, with stockholders showing their support by voting in favor of the full slate of Directors and with the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following agency statement on May 27, 2025: * * * A commitment to conservation in new mexico For Chevron, protecting habitats such as those in the Pecos River Watershed is part of being a good neighbor in the communities where it operates. David Archuleta's perfect day of fly fishing on New Mexico's Pecos River begins early and allows for plenty of peaceful contemplation of the area's beauty. "I would say, it starts maybe aroun  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and AARNet Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response to Australia's Research and Education Sector Expanded managed services partnership provides 24/7 MDR powered by Falcon's AI-native technology and elite cyber expertise to stop advanced threats AUSTIN, Texas and SYD  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for Endpoint Protection Platforms Report CrowdStrike has the most 5-star ratings (450) of any Customers' Choice vendor in the Endpoint Protection Platforms report; only vendor named a Customers' Choi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Frost Radar Leader in Cloud and Application Runtime Security CrowdStrike scores highest of all vendors on the Innovation Index as the only CNAPP recognized for unified, real-time protection across cloud, identity and endpoint CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been na  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named the Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Recognized as the most mature and complete platform; only vendor with a perfect score for Emerging Features, tied for highest marks in Key Features and Business Criteria AUST  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Czech Republic Intends to Send National Astronaut to Space on Future Axiom Mission The Czech Republic's Minister of Transport, Martin Kupka, recently sent Axiom Space a Letter of Intent (LOI) expressing interest in flying a national astronaut to space on one of the company's future human spaceflight missions. This ini  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 30 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Energy-efficient, high-entropy nanoribbon material for extreme environments and cost-effective manufacturing created A new study could revolutionize the material science field for aerospace, energy, electronics and other industries reliant on resilient materials. An SMU-led research team has developed a more cost-effective, energy-efficient material called high-entropy oxide (HEO) nanoribbons tha  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas hosts full-scale storm drill ahead of 2025 hurricane season THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas recently conducted its annual emergency storm drill to test storm response strategies, communication protocols and logistical coordination ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The drill took on added significance as severe weather moved through the region the same day - impacting s  more

COMMERCE, Texas, May 29 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU's Adult Learners Benefit from Professors' Real-World Experiences By Ryan Scott The College of Innovation and Design (CID) at East Texas A&M University offers some of the university's most unique and varied degree programs. Several CID faculty members use their distinctive personal and professional competencies to help shape these programs int  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Fahad Express Travel and Tourism renews long-standing agreement with Sabre to drive growth and innovation Fahad Express Travel & Tourism renews long-standing agreement with Sabre to drive growth and innovation Muscat, OMAN and SOUTHLAKE, Texas - May 28, 2025 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Faizan Zaki declared champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Faizan Zaki (FAY-zahn ZAH-kee), a 13-year-old speller from Allen, Texas, is the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.  Zaki earned the prestigious title in round 21 when he correctly spelled "eclaircissement," which is defined as "the clearing up of something obscure: enlighte  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * Guest spending boosts US economy by a record $90 billion in 2024 Key Takeaways * According to newly released estimates, travel on Airbnb generated more than $90B in economic activity across the United States in 2024 * The influx of visitor spending helped support more than one million estimated jobs nationwide last year - a new record - helping to generate over $  more

ABILENE, Texas, May 28 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program Earns National Recognition Physician Assistant Studies Recognized as a top 100 program by U.S. News & World Report The Hardin-Simmons University College of Health Professions has earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, with its physician assistant (PA) graduate program ranked No. 93 out of 311 ARC-PA-accredited programs   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Henry Cuellar Stands Up For Texas Families, Doesn't Cave to GOP Billionaire Demands Last week, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted to protect vital programs that working families in Texas's 28th Congressional district depend on, putting the needs of his constituents above tax cuts for billionaires. While the House GOP rammed through their bill that would gut Medicaid for over 43,000 TX  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 31 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release: * * * Hines and Kanakia Group Announce Trophy Office Development in Mumbai (MUMBAI) - Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, and Kanakia Group, a prominent premium real estate developer in India, have announced a new trophy office development in Mumbai, the country's key financial hub. This project underscores Hines' strategic focus on India's commercial real estate market.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on May 28, 2025: * * * Hines Global Income Trust Grows Industrial Portfolio With $309 Million In East Coast Acquisitions HGIT Leverages Market Dynamics for Strategic Growth Hines Global Income Trust Grows Industrial Portfolio With $309 Million In East Coast Acquisitions HGIT Leverages Market Dynamics for Strategic Growth * A 2.5 million square foot portfolio, purchased from The Davis Compan  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded $476M Base Operations Support Contract in Djibouti HOUSTON, May 27, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price, $476M contract by the U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to continue performing Base Operations Support (BOS) services at Camp Lemonnier and Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti.   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Kick Off Summer in Style: 7-Eleven, Inc. Rolls Out Cool Treats and Hot Deals for Memorial Day Celebrate the season with frozen favorites, $2 snacks and limited-time meal deals IRVING, TX - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is helping customers celebrate with refreshing new treats, unbeatable value and convenient ways to stock up for the warm-weather seaso  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University earns Opportunity College and University distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications By Sherri Smith and April Thompson Lamar University has received national recognition in the new 2025 Carnegie Classifications, earning both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation earlier this year as well as the newly introduced Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation. The Carnegie Classification  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $16,210 grant to help develop food truck park in Richland Springs New restrooms for outdoor dining space will help downtown revitalization project RICHLAND SPRINGS, Texas - The City of Richland Springs soon will begin work to construct an outdoor dining area and new public restrooms in its downtown district, thanks to a $16,210 grant from the Lower Colorado River A  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $45,440 grant for upgrades at Veterans, Simmang Northwest parks New lights, AC and more in store for restrooms at popular Giddings parks * GIDDINGS, Texas - The City of Giddings soon will begin renovations to upgrade and make the restroom facilities at Veterans and Simmang Northwest parks more accessible, thanks to a $45,440 grant from the Lower Colorado River Aut  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * LCRA to offer two $100,000 community grants to celebrate grant program's 30th year First responders, museums and other nonprofits can apply for the special grants in July 2025 and January 2026 The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the amount of money available for community grants over the next fiscal year and plans to award two $100,000 grants to commemorate the gr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op award $17,478 grant to Round Top Family Library for outdoor classroom ADA-compliant space will expand inclusive learning, wellness and community programs at library annex * ROUND TOP, Texas - The Round Top Family Library soon will build an ADA-accessible deck and outdoor classroom space at its community center annex, thanks to a $17,478 grant f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,500 grant to South Lee County VFD Specialized truck will be more reliable, enable firefighters to cross rugged terrain more quickly * LEE COUNTY, Texas - The South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase a 6x6 semi-tractor truck to provide a more reliable way for firefighters to access difficult terrain and respond to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Brady award $24,159 grant to Brady Volunteer Fire Department New enclosed trailer will improve response time, provide new mobile command post BRADY, Texas - The Brady Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase an enclosed trailer to safely store and transport its utility task vehicle and support large-scale incident responses, thanks to a $24,159 grant from the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant for new thermal imaging cameras to help in fighting fires New technology for Brenham Fire Department will improve firefighter safety, emergency response capabilities * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham Fire Department soon will purchase six new thermal imaging cameras to enhance the department's emergency response capabilities and help fir  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant to upgrade school athletic facilities Improvements will support student-athletes, expand community access to recreational spaces GOLDTHWAITE, Texas - The Goldthwaite Athletic Booster Club soon will upgrade the school district's baseball and softball facilities with help from a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of San Saba award $6,950 grant to improve lighting at the San Saba County Rodeo Arena New energy-efficient lights will improve safety, reduce electricity costs SAN SABA, Texas - The San Saba County Rodeo and Livestock Association soon will install new energy-efficient lighting at the San Saba Rodeo Arena, thanks to a $6,950 grant from the Lower Colorado River Author  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for April 2025 SAN DIEGO - May 22, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC ("LPL Financial"), a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the "Company"), today released its monthly activity report for April 2025. Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of April were $1.79 trillion, a decrease of $7.0   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * MAE students produce model of innovative CVD engine Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Students in Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology collaborated with AmeriBand LLC, a company based in Fort Worth, Texas, on an innovative engine design. Four mechanical engineering technology seniors, Jack   more

ENCINO, California, May 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Crash Champions Property in San Antonio, Texas SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Crash Champions property in San Antonio, Texas. "We received six offers within the firs  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 30 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Collaboration with Three UK and Red Hat Doubles Glasgow 5G Speeds in UK-First Open RAN Small Cells Roll-Out * Mavenir Open vRAN and O-RAN compliant small cells central to success of Three UK's Glasgow City Centre roll-out - boosting coverage and capacity across a high-demand, dense urban environment * Landmark trial dem  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 28 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir's Converged Packet Core Solution Set to Transform Tampnet's Global 4G/5G Mobile Network New partnership empowers offshore connectivity innovator to deliver cloud-native 5G services - including enhanced mobile broadband, URLLC and mMTC May 27, 2025, Reading, United Kingdom: Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructur  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New leash on life: Rice students design haptic vest for blind dogs For blind dogs, everyday life can become an obstacle course of collisions and confusion. Traditional solutions, like rigid "halo" frames and Elizabethan cones, can be bulky and uncomfortable, making it harder for pets to socialize and play. Hoping to offer a more innovative, comfortable alternative, a team of engineering students at Rice Unive  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New UTA tool aims to transform wheelchair access Project uses data and machine learning to help make buildings work better for wheelchair users June Young Park, assistant professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a research project that could significantly improve how wheelchair users navi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Midtown Miami, to Open June 26 New store features coffee bar with Cuban-style coffee offerings and more than 500 local products from Florida-based suppliers Miami, Fla. (May 28, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 53,400-square-foot store located at 2910 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Fla., at 9:00 a.m. on June 26. Regular store hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. The n  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in St. Charles, Illinois, to Open June 25 New store features more than 650 products from more than 155 Midwest-based suppliers ST. CHARLES, Ill. (May 27, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 36,234-square-foot store located at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Ill., at 9:00 a.m. on June 25. Regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. The new location's product assor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice anthropologists spotlight human toll of glacier loss In an important contribution from the social sciences, Rice University anthropologists Cymene Howe and Dominic Boyer examine the societal consequences of global glacier loss in a commentary published today in Science.  Their article appears alongside new research that estimates that more than three-quarters of the world's glacier mass could disappear b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers lay groundwork for designer hybrid 2D materials Some of the most promising materials for future technologies come in layers just one atom thick graphene, e.g., a sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, prized for its exceptional strength and conductivity. While hundreds of such materials exist, truly merging them into something new has remained a challenge. Most efforts simply st  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students drive real-world change through research with Houston nonprofits Community partners across Houston say they're seeing meaningful results from a unique research partnership with Rice University students -- one that's changing both neighborhoods and career paths. Through the Community Bridges program at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, undergraduates are paired with local nonprofit organiz  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's SSPEED Center unveils Galveston Bay Park Plan: A comprehensive solution to hurricane storm surge threats Rendering of the Galveston Bay Park Plan (Credit: Rogers Partners). The Houston-Galveston region, home to over 6 million residents, thousands of commercial and industrial facilities and the vital Port Houston, faces an escalating threat from hurricane storm surge. With hurricanes becoming more sever  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice-led forum tackles critical water-energy nexus in Washington, D.C. In a time of escalating climate risks, crumbling infrastructure and ballooning industrial demand, understanding how water and energy intertwine has never been more urgent. That was the resounding message from experts who convened May 19 in Washington, D.C., for "The Intersection of Water and Energy, 2025-2030," a forum hosted by Rice Univers  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice-led research team develop super material that could change electronics A research team led by physicists Ming Yi and Emilia Morosan from Rice University has developed a new material with unique electronic properties that could enable more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices. The material, known as a Kramers nodal line metal, was produced by introducing a small amount of indium into a layered   more

DENTON, Texas, May 29 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * Small but mighty: UNT researchers study tardigrade ecology in southern Chile DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A discovery made by a faculty researcher at the University of North Texas is shedding new light on biodiversity at the southernmost tip of South America. Jaime Jimenez, professor of wildlife ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences, identified both previously documented and new species of ta  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Awarded 2024 Client for Life by Schneider Electric Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Clients for Life Award by Schneider Electric, recognizing nearly a decade of impactful collaboration and innovation in campus energy efficiency and sustainability. Since 2016, TAMIU and Schneider Electric have p  more

LAREDO, Texas, May 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Students Win Top Awards at 29th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference Two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) International Business Administration doctoral students and three undergraduate Business students won cash prizes for the Best Student Paper and Honorable Mention awards at the 29th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade (WHT)   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Announces Varcity, Aggies' First Retirement Village Longevity-centric community allows former students, fans the opportunity to reside in environment promoting longer, healthier lives. Texas A&M University has entered a public-private partnership with Varcity to build its first residential retirement community for former students and fans at the main campus in Bryan-College Station. The Varcity  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Hosts Young Scientists From Around The US Selected To Attend 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Along with this year's co-sponsors Nestle Purina Petcare and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Texas A&M is partnering with Lindau to support a transformational opportunity for young scientists. By Rob Dixon A group of 27 of the most promising young chemistry undergraduates, graduate studen  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 29 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggies Win Cybersecurity Competition Computer science and engineering students take first place in the 2025 Information Security Talent Search competition. By Amanda Norvelle Computer science and engineering students Sam Bederman, Michael Bengil, Devon Kelly IV, Noah Mustoe and Alex Zhang won first place in the 2025 Information Security Talent Search (ISTS) competition at Roche  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Predicting Underwater Landslides Before They Strike A new method for predicting underwater landslides may improve the resilience of offshore facilities. Below ocean wind farms, oil rigs and other offshore installations are mammoth networks of underwater structures, including pipelines, anchors, risers and cables, that are essential to harness the energy source. But much  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Replicating Real-Life Blood Vessels to Cure Vascular Disease A new platform mimics various blood vessel structures, enabling more accurate models of vascular disease and patient-specific research. By Bailey Noah Blood vessels are like big-city highways; full of curves, branches, merges, and congestion. Yet for years, lab models replicated vessels like straight, simple   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students Team Up With National Lab to Advance Cooling Technology Mechanical engineering seniors collaborate with Los Alamos National Laboratory to design and test metal foam cooling systems for nuclear isotope production. By Maddi Busby In collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), a team of senior mechanical engineering students at Texas A&M University set out t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Alternative fruits gain ground in Texas agriculture Texas Crop and Weather Report By Karn Dhingra As Texas fruit growers battle unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes, a small, but growing, group is turning to lesser-known or "alternative" fruit crops in search of more resilient and profitable options. Fruits such as f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Former student Erin Morris joins USDA leadership Department of Animal Science graduate named Agricultural Marketing Service administrator By Kay Ledbetter Erin Morris '95, a cum laude graduate of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science, has been appointed as the next administrator of the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Safeguarding Texas livestock from skin infections after severe weather Diagnostic experts warn of bacterial infections following prolonged exposure to floodwater By Maci Guay As hurricane season ramps up in Texas, so do threats to livestock health. Beyond downed fences and flooded pastures, contaminated floodwater can quietly set   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Small Currents, Big Impact: Satellite Breakthrough Reveals Hidden Ocean Forces Texas A&M's Jinbo Wang and an international team use SWOT satellite data to uncover powerful submesoscale eddies, reshaping our understanding of ocean-climate dynamics. By Grant Hawkins What if some of the smallest ocean currents turned out to be some of the most powerful forces shaping our planet's climate? This que  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Space Commission Awards Axiom Space $5.5 Million to Fuel Bold Orbital Data Center Initiative HOUSTON, May 23, 2025 - The Texas Space Commission (TSC) has awarded Axiom Space up to $5.5 million through its Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) to support the development and operationalization of  more

PLANO, Texas, May 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Announces Multifaceted Partnership with Latin GRAMMY Winning Singer-Songwriter, Ela Taubert Partnership includes Ela's highly anticipated U.S. tour set to kick-off later this year PLANO, TEXAS (May 29, 2025) - To kick off this year's Latin music journey, Toyota announced a year-long partnership with Colombian pop phenom, Ela Taubert, who recently released her highly acclaimed  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Receives $1.1M Gift for Biomedical Engineering Research By Bryan Luhn Key Takeaways * UH receives $1.1 million gift from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation for potentially life-changing research on Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children. * The gift builds upon a previous award from the National Eye Institute and will help advance innovative gene therapy approaches for the con  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Awarded $3M to Launch Cancer Biomarker Facility for Immunotherapy Research Project to Be Housed at UH Drug Discovery Institute By Laurie Fickman Key takeaway: The new University of Houston Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Core facility will accelerate biomarker discovery, improve immunotherapy targeting and expand research capacity across Texas -- enhancing the state's competitiveness i  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Texas, California teams crowned champions at Science Olympiad Student teams from Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, and Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine, California, took top honors at the 41st Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 24. This is the first time Seven Lakes High School has captured the title and adds another championship for Sierra V  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Radar system aims to catch drone failures early UTA researcher developing radar system to boost safety as drone delivery becomes part of everyday life The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, of  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Studying how bacteria grow to fight infections UTA biologist examines growth patterns in bacteria to help develop more targeted, effective antibiotics The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers  more

EL PASO, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Antidepressant Use in Teens Contributes to Increased Pain Sensitivity in Adulthood UTEP study: Drugs like Prozac may disrupt brain maturation, lead to long-term side effects for women EL PASO, Texas (May 27, 2025) - As scientists seek to understand the long-term effects of antidepressants given to teens, a new study from The University of Texas at El Paso finds that the use of  more

DENTON, Texas, May 31 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT launches National Security and Economic Strategy Initiative at inaugural summit The University of North Texas proudly announced the establishment of its National Security and Economic Strategy Initiative, a groundbreaking effort aimed at helping address increasingly complex challenges at the critical intersection of national security, economic competitiveness, and global supply chain resilience  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 31 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: Triple therapy regimen significantly improves survival in BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer * Approximately 8 to 12% of patients with colorectal cancer have BRAF mutations * Treatment with the triplet combination of drugs - encorafenib, cetuximab and chemotherapy - helped patients live longer and kept cancer from progressing * The Food and Drug Administra  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Most Americans unaware of cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, but public awareness of the connection remains strikingly low in the U.S., with just 40% of American adults recognizing alcohol as a cancer risk, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The findings, publis  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * New biomarker may guide best use of KRAS inhibitors in lung cancer * Lung cancer patients with high TTF-1 expression had improved survival outcomes following treatment with the KRAS inhibitor, sotorasib * This biomarker may help physicians determine those most likely to benefit from sotorasib and those who may need alternative or combination therapies * TTF-1 is a re  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Cardiac arrest survival rates fell in early years of pandemic UTSW research shows rates for out-of-hospital episodes lagged, racial and ethnic outcome differences widened through 2022 Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Scientists identify protein that heightens neurodegenerative disease Targeting GADD45G could improve outcomes for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other conditions, UTSW researchers say UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have identified a protein that appears to act as a master control switch for reactive gliosis, a prominent feature of many neurodegenerative dis  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vicente Gonzalez Stands Up For Texas Families, Doesn't Cave to GOP Billionaire Demands Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez voted to protect vital programs that working families in Texas's 34th Congressional District depend on, putting the needs of his constituents above tax cuts for billionaires. While the House GOP rammed through their bill that would gut Medicaid for nearly 5  more