Tuesday - July 15, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 22, 2025 ( 65 items )  

2025 Kinder State of Housing report finds rising vulnerability and shrinking affordability
HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 (TNSrep) -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Kinder State of Housing report finds rising vulnerability and shrinking affordability * Houston may still be considered one of the nation's more affordable major cities, but that notion is under growing strain. According to the newly released 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston (https://kinder.rice.edu/research/2025-state-housing-harris-county-and-houston) report from Rice Univers  more

Advanced Energy United Escalates Campaign To Safeguard Energy Tax Credits With Senate Push
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Advanced Energy United Escalates Campaign To Safeguard Energy Tax Credits With Senate Push The third phase of the national campaign is educating constituents in Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas about the consequences of repealing advanced energy tax credits *  As the Senate advances a major tax package, Advanced Energy United (United) launched  more

AI in the Classroom? Lyon College Junior's Research is Turning Heads and Earning Honors
BATESVILLE, Arkansas, June 19 -- Lyon College issued the following news: * * * AI in the Classroom? Lyon College Junior's Research is Turning Heads and Earning Honors Whether she's diving into the ethics of artificial intelligence or stepping up as a student leader in psychology, Lyon College junior Hannah Young of Joshua, Texas, is making her mark. A psychology and exercise science double major and Honors Fellow, Young has turned her passion for research into real impact--most recently earni  more

American Airlines: Technology is making travel even easier this summer
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Technology is making travel even easier this summer * * Customers can take advantage of new technology to make their travel journeys more convenient. * American is testing new chat assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to help customers navigate changes to their travel plans, plus a recently redesigned mobile app and more to help take the stress out of summ  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Integrative Exome Sequencing and Machine Learning Identify New Genes Contributing to Systemic Sclerosis Risk
HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Integrative exome sequencing and machine learning identify new genes contributing to systemic sclerosis risk Molly Chiu Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a severe autoimmune disease with complex genetic causes. Some genetic contributors have been identified, but others remain unknown, which has impeded development of targeted treatments. In a new study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases,   more

Bell Signs Fleet Purchase Agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX Aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Signs Fleet Purchase Agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX Aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force Bell signs first SUBARU Bell 412EPX order in Africa * Paris Air Show (16 June, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces today, at the Paris Air Show 2025, a signed purchase agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPXs to the Tunisian Air Force, marking the first o  more

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Encourages Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for the Final Grant Cycle of 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation encourages nonprofit organizations to apply for the final grant cycle of 2025 The Foundation welcomes applications to fund eligible nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on community vitality and education * ALL REGIONS-- June 17, 2025 -- The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through July 18 for its final grant cycle of the year. Grants a  more

CenterPoint Energy Sends Large Temporary Emergency Generation Units to San Antonio to Support State's Energy Needs and Lower Costs for Houston Customers
HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy sends large temporary emergency generation units to San Antonio to support state's energy needs and lower costs for Houston customers * Company delivers on unprecedented contribution of approximately $200 million of value to the State of Texas * First five of the 15 large temporary emergency generation units deployed to San Antonio area to help address regional power generation shortfall  more

Chevron Enters Domestic Lithium Sector to Support U.S. Energy Security
HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron enters domestic lithium sector to support U.S. energy security Leverages subsurface, drilling, and resource extraction capabilities and strengths * Houston, TX (June 17, 2025) - Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), announced today the acquisition of two leasehold acreage positions. The first from TerraVolta Resources, whose investor is an affiliate of The   more

Chevron Explores Domestic Lithium Production for Energy Transition
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Chevron announced its evaluation of lithium production potential in the U.S., aiming to meet the growing demand for the metal essential to digital conveniences and electric vehicles. Rania Yacoub, corporate business development manager for Chevron New Energies, stated that the company is looking to help drive U.S. energy competitiveness by sourcing lithium domestically. Chevron plans to utilize innovative techniques like direct lithium extraction from brines, leveraging   more

Chevron: Innovative Imaging Method Gives Clearer Picture of Subsurface
HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Innovative imaging method gives clearer picture of subsurface Industry-leading new technology helps Chevron evaluate exploration prospects, so it can target reservoirs more accurately. * An innovative technological advancement is giving Chevron a clearer picture of what lies beneath. And in the world of exploration, more accurate imaging has a positive ripple effect. Chevron is using this new t  more

CPRIT Awards UT Health San Antonio $3.4 Million to Target Drug-resistant Cancers, Raise HPV Vaccination Rates
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 19 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * CPRIT awards UT Health San Antonio $3.4 million to target drug-resistant cancers, raise HPV vaccination rates By Jane Alvarez-Hernandez The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is taking the lead in targeting hard-to-treat cancers and boosting vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) that leads to cancer w  more

CrowdStrike Falcon for AWS Security Incident Response Strengthens Cyber Resilience for AWS Customers
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Falcon for AWS Security Incident Response Strengthens Cyber Resilience for AWS Customers New program offers AWS Security Incident Response customers best-in-class Falcon platform protection at preferred rates * AUSTIN, Texas - June 16, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today unveiled Falc  more

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Statement on Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Statement on Juneteenth * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement celebrating the Juneteenth holiday: "On Juneteenth, we commemorate the anniversary of the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston Bay, Texas, freeing 250,000 people from slavery, more than two years after President Lincoln made the decree. "This day i  more

DUNE-TECH boot camp at Rice ignites next generation of America's neutrino scientists
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * DUNE-TECH boot camp at Rice ignites next generation of America's neutrino scientists * A group photo of the DUNE-TECH camp attendees. In a milestone moment for science education and collaboration, Rice University hosted its first DUNE-TECH (DUNE Training ExperienCe Hub) camp this June, drawing students, researchers and scientists from across the country into the world of neutrino physics and computing. The   more

Electrified Trailblazer: The Toyota Prius Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S.
PLANO, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Electrified Trailblazer: The Toyota Prius Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S. * Four Grades Available: LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited * Fifth-Generation Toyota Hybrid System Has Impressive Fuel Economy with Up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 57 MPG Combined Rating on FWD Grades * Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive Available on Each Grade * Toyota Audio Multimedia with Available 12.3-in  more

Emerson and LG Electronics Build 6G Wireless Research Testbed
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 17 -- 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 and LG Electronics Build 6G Wireless Research Testbed Proof of concept platform will accelerate development of new wireless technologies using NI hardware and software * AUSTIN, Texas (June 16, 2025) - Emerson and multinational consumer electronics leader LG El  more

Emerson Introduces New All-in-One Engineering Laboratory for Academic Applications
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 19 -- 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 Introduces New All-in-One Engineering Laboratory for Academic Applications NI Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max electronics lab enables quick and easy circuit design testing in hands-on learning environments * AUSTIN, Texas (June 18, 2025) - Emerson has anno  more

Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 3, 2025. About Entergy Texas Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 5  more

EverMark Investment Partners Launches With Support From LPL Strategic Wealth
AUSTIN, Texas, June 18 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * EverMark Investment Partners Launches with Support from LPL Strategic Wealth SAN DIEGO - June 17, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Matthew Sweeney, CFP, John Folsom and Tanner Carter, CFP, have launched a new independent practice, EverMark Investment Partners ("EverMark"), through affiliation with LPL Financial's supported indepen  more

Gen Z and Millennials Drive Searches for Global Pride Celebrations
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Gen Z and Millennials drive searches for global Pride celebrations Key Takeaways * Young travelers are immersing themselves in Pride celebrations, with searches for cities hosting festivities surging from 20% to 90% for June 2025. * Trending destinations for Pride celebrations include Cologne, Germany, Bogota, Colombia, Chicago and Mexico City. * Airbnb guests can find unique   more

Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery
SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 17 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: * * * Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery Demand Continues for Proven Super-Midsize Leader * Savannah, Ga., June 16, 2025 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the 300th customer delivery for the Gulfstream G280 fleet. The milestone delivery was completed at Gulfstream's Dallas-Fort Worth area facility in Texas where the aircraft was outfitted. As o  more

High Street Residential Breaks Ground on 434 Apartments, 102 Townhomes in Allen, Texas
DALLAS, Texas, June 19 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * High Street Residential Breaks Ground on 434 Apartments, 102 Townhomes in Allen, Texas High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, and its development partners, have broken ground on two new housing developments at the southeast corner of Custer Road and State Highway 121 in Allen, Texas. The projects include the 434-  more

Hines' Mid-Year Outlook: Global Shocks Provide Generational Opportunity For Those Who Know Where To Look
HOUSTON, Texas, June 19 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Hines' Mid-Year Outlook: Global Shocks Provide Generational Opportunity For Those Who Know Where To Look New research from global real estate investment manager Hines predicts cap rate compression is here for the long term as global tumult creates a 1970s style twin-peak inflation cycle; The firm's 2025 Global Mid-Year Outlook shows real estate set for period of accele  more

HPU Unveils New Branding
BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 18 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU unveils new branding Howard Payne University announced a branding update for the university's main logos and corresponding brand identity across campus departments. The branding refresh brings a cohesive look to the main university identity and the Department of Athletics. "We look forward to increasing brand recognition and connection to HPU through these new designs," said Dr. Cory Hines, university p  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi - North Padre Island
LOVELAND, Colorado, June 19 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi - North Padre Island HOUSTON, TX, June 18, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 60-key La Quinta Inn & Suites Corpus Christi - North Padre Island, located at 14430 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418. The 2006-built property was purchased by Mr. Inderjit Randh  more

KBR Announcement on HomeSafe Alliance Global Household Goods Contract
HOUSTON, Texas, June 21 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Announcement on HomeSafe Alliance Global Household Goods Contract HOUSTON, June 20, 2025 - HomeSafe Alliance, a KBR (NYSE: KBR) Joint Venture, informed us on June 18, 2025, that U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has terminated HomeSafe's role in the Global Household Goods Contract, a contract designed to improve the moving system for military   more

LCRA Awards More Than $1.1 Million in Grants for Community Projects
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * LCRA awards more than $1.1 million in grants for community projects Funding will support first responders, community centers and dozens of other projects across LCRA's service area * AUSTIN, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $1,108,769 in grants to support community projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. T  more

LeadsOnline Nearly Doubles Headquarters at Legacy Town Center II
NEW YORK, June 20 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * LeadsOnline Nearly Doubles Headquarters at Legacy Town Center II The global provider of data, analysis and ballistic tools for law enforcement agencies will remain in place and expand onto a full floor * DALLAS (June 18, 2025) - Savills oversaw the real estate plan for LeadsOnline's Texas-based headquarters. The investigative technology company will remain in its current 14,992-square-foot space   more

Lilie Summer Venture Studio accelerator returns with 8 new student ventures
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Lilie Summer Venture Studio accelerator returns with 8 new student ventures * The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice University has unveiled the eight high-potential ventures selected for the third annual Lilie Summer Venture Studio accelerator program. Summer Venture Studio is Rice's accelerator for high growth, high ambition founders, offering a deep dive into venture building   more

Major Discovery by UT Health San Antonio Scientists Sheds Light on Cancer Drug Resistance
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Major discovery by UT Health San Antonio scientists sheds light on cancer drug resistance By Claire Kowalick Approximately one in 300 Americans have a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, which helps repair damaged DNA, putting them at a higher risk of developing certain cancers, especially breast, prostate and ovarian cancer. Many patients with these  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Shadow-Anchored Retail Center in Central Texas
ENCINO, California, June 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Shadow-Anchored Retail Center in Central Texas KILLEEN, Texas, June 17, 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 West Killeen Market, a shadow-anchored multi-tenant shopping center in Killeen, Texas. "We were able t  more

Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard shows need for infrastructure policy, Rice Baker Institute expert says
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard shows need for infrastructure policy, Rice Baker Institute expert says * The Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy compares combinations of demographics and disasters to show impacts over time and provides evidence that policy and regulation need to prioritize infrastructure resilience. The dashboard unveiled   more

Nexstar Media Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting
IRVING, Texas, June 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting * IRVING, Texas (June 20, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or "the Company") announced that at its 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting shareholders voted to: * Elect all nominees to Nexstar's Board of Directors; * Affirm the execut  more

Omni Las Colinas Hotel Announces Completion of $33 Million Property-Wide Renovation
IRVING, Texas, June 18 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Las Colinas Hotel Announces Completion of $33 Million Property-Wide Renovation Latest $20 Million upgrade debuts redesign of all 421 guestrooms following $13M transformation of resort-style poolscape, waterfront lounge, and new dining concepts * DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2025) - Omni Las Colinas Hotel is proud to announce the completion of a $20 million renovation across all 421 guestrooms, includi  more

Researchers With UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Awarded $5 Million to Study Cancer Risk Among Firefighters in Texas
TYLER, Texas, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Researchers with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health awarded $5 million to study cancer risk among firefighters in Texas By Jeannette Sanchez and Deborah Lake The state of Texas awarded UTHealth Houston School of Public Health $5 million over two years for early detection and research, led by principal investigator Jooyeon Hwang, PhD, associate professor in the Department of   more

Rice chemists leap across terpenoid landscapes with enzyme-enabled scaffold hopping
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice chemists leap across terpenoid landscapes with enzyme-enabled scaffold hopping * A research team led by Rice University has introduced an innovative strategy that uses enzymes to convert one terpenoid structure into many different forms, streamlining synthetic pathways and redefining the approach to natural product synthesis. Hans Renata is an associate professor of chemistry at Rice. Photo by Jeff Fit  more

Rice scientists harness vacuum fluctuations to engineer quantum materials
HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists harness vacuum fluctuations to engineer quantum materials * By Raji Natarajan, Special to Rice News Vacuum is often thought of as empty, but in fact it is teeming with fleeting energy fluctuations -- virtual photons popping in and out of existence that can interact with matter, giving rise to new, potentially useful properties. Researchers use optical cavities, structures made of mirrors   more

Robotic Heart Transplant Surgery Performed at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
HOUSTON, Texas, June 17 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Robotic heart transplant surgery performed at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on an adult patient - the first reported in the United States. Using a surgical robot, lead surgeon Dr. Kenneth Liao and his team made small, precise incisions, eliminating the need to open the chest and break the breast bone  more

SFA Earns Carnegie Recognition for Access and Research
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, June 18 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA earns Carnegie recognition for access and research NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education designated Stephen F. Austin State University as a Higher Access, Medium Earnings institution due to its work to advance opportunity in a rural service area. Because of SFA, East Texas students benefit from greater access to a college education and above-aver  more

Singing Meets Science: Texas A&M Researchers 'See Sound' To Quiet Future Flights
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Singing Meets Science: Texas A&M Researchers 'See Sound' To Quiet Future Flights By blending choral performance with aerospace engineering, a student-built acoustic imaging instrument helps researchers track sound with precision -- a key step toward designing quieter airplanes. By Alyssa Schaechinger As the beautiful harmonies of the Century Singers echo through the hallway, dozens of microphones pick u  more

SynXis Concierge.AI Supercharges Direct Bookings and Guest Engagement with Generative AI
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * SynXis Concierge.AI Supercharges Direct Bookings and Guest Engagement with Generative AI Sabre Hospitality unveils AI integration with SynXis Booking Engine to boost conversions, streamline service, and personalize guest interactions * Sabre Hospitality today announced the latest advancements in SynXis Concierge.AI that expand AI capabilities into SynXi  more

Texas A&M Courtney Cares Leads the Way in Equine-assisted Services
AUSTIN, Texas, June 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home By Gabe Saldana For children, veterans and adults facing physical or emotional challenges, healing can begin through new connections with caregivers and horses. The C  more

Texas A&M Launches Statewide Dementia Research Initiative To Tackle Alzheimer's Crisis
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Launches Statewide Dementia Research Initiative To Tackle Alzheimer's Crisis With over $1.2 million in seed funding, the Dementia & Alzheimer's Research Initiative (DARI) unites researchers across disciplines to drive breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and care. By Lasha Markham As rates of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias continue to rise across Texas and the nation, the Texas A&  more

Texas A&M Research Offers Hope For Patients Facing Alzheimer's
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 19 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Research Offers Hope For Patients Facing Alzheimer's The innovative new treatment could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms for years after initial diagnosis. * Imagine looking in the mirror and not knowing who is looking back at you, or suddenly realizing you no longer know how to cook eggs. It's a frightening image, but one that is all too real for the more than 55 million people  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: One Size Does Not Fit All in Women's Health
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * One Size Does Not Fit All in Women's Health Texas A&M University researcher seeks to revolutionize women's health with biomedical engineering, calling engineers to impactful research and open communication. By James Cavin Artificial hip joints fail more frequently in female patients because the unisex design is not tailored to the differences between men and women's h  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Research Aims to Understand Adaptable Bacterial Membranes
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 17 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Research Aims to Understand Adaptable Bacterial Membranes Dr. Pushkar Lele has received a $3 million grant to investigate antibiotic tolerance in bacteria. By Alyssa Schaechinger What do winning the lottery and a bacteria cell surviving antibiotics have in common? Both are unlikely. But just as somebody eventually wins the lottery, a few bacterial cells frequently survive. Th  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Websites Are Tracking You Via Browser Fingerprinting
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 19 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Websites Are Tracking You Via Browser Fingerprinting New research provides first evidence of the use of browser fingerprints for online tracking. * Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting -- a method to uniquely identify a web browser -- to track  more

Texas A&M University: Advancing Computer Modeling of Agriculture and Natural Resources
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Advancing computer modeling of agriculture and natural resources AgriLife Research scientists' endowments support sustainable benefits to production By Gabe Saldana Two Texas A&M AgriLife Research endowments at the Texas A&M AgriLife Blackland Research and Extension Center at Temple will support improvements to computer modeling   more

Texas A&M University: AI Medical Receptionist Modernizing Doctor Appointments, Poised To Improve Patient Care Nationwide
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 19 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * AI Medical Receptionist Modernizing Doctor Appointments, Poised To Improve Patient Care Nationwide Texas A&M teams with Humanate, an NVIDIA Inception company, to advance "Cassie," which uses facial recognition for more human and empathetic interactions. By Lesley Henton A virtual medical receptionist named "Cassie," developed through research at Texas A&M University, is transforming the way patients int  more

Texas A&M University: Analysis - Government-Funded R&D Leads To Long-Term Economic Growth
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 21 (TNSrpt) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Analysis: Government-Funded R&D Leads To Long-Term Economic Growth Texas A&M University research shows that federal science funding drives U.S. productivity and innovation. By Emma Lawson From telecommunication satellites to breakthrough medicines, government-funded research and development, or R&D, has tangible results that have improved lives around the world. Not only does this research fu  more

Texas A&M University: Backyard Beekeeper Training Takes Flight Across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, June 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Backyard beekeeper training takes flight across Texas AgriLife Extension's Beekeeping 101 supports new beekeepers with research-backed program By Adam Russell What started as a niche class for Central Texas hobbyists has grown into a statewide movement to support and educate a new generation of beekeepers. With backyard hives on  more

Texas A&M University: From Aggie Leader To Global Health - Dr. Patrick Conway's Path To Purpose
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * From Aggie Leader To Global Health: Dr. Patrick Conway's Path To Purpose The journey from College Station to the C-suite: One leader's path through medicine, policy and health care transformation. By Melissa Rynning As CEO of Optum -- a health care giant serving more than 150 million people globally -- Patrick Conway, M.D. '96, oversees decisions that impact the health care system daily. But if you hear  more

Texas A&M University: Tech-driven Rice and Bioenergy Research Expands at Beaumont
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology By Kay Ledbetter A future where the rice crop uses less water and thrives with lower inputs is coming into sharper focus at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center   more

Texas A&M University: Watermelon Prices Not So Sweet for Texas Growers
AUSTIN, Texas, June 18 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers By Adam Russell Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak season, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Juan Anciso, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulture program leader and associate he  more

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Gets Edgier with New Nightshade Edition
PLANO, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Gets Edgier with New Nightshade Edition * New Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade Edition Available in 2026 * Available in Karashi, Wind Chill Pearl, and Midnight Black Metallic * Up to 44-Miles of Manufacturer-Estimated All Electric Driving Range Rating * Up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 52 Combined MPG Rating in Hybrid Mode * Standard Toyota Audio M  more

Trammell Crow Company Breaks Ground on Major Industrial Development in Kerpen, Germany
DALLAS, Texas, June 17 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Trammell Crow Company breaks ground on major industrial development in Kerpen, Germany Groundbreaking marks start of 28,000 sqm development in strategic Rhine-Ruhr logistics hub * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, has broken ground on a speculative industrial development in the strategic Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany.  more

Trinity University: Andrew Porter Makes National Headlines With Launch of New Book
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 19 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Andrew Porter Makes National Headlines with Launch of New Book Publication of 'The Imagined Life' met with resounding success By Carla Sierra Andrew Porter's launch of The Imagined Life has solidified Andrew Porter's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary fiction locally and nationally. The strong turnout, critical acclaim, and robust media presence have marked a highly impactful release. Locally, Por  more

U.S. District Court Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike
AUSTIN, Texas, June 20 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * U.S. District Court Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike AUSTIN, TX -- June 19, 2025 -- The U.S. District Court of Western Texas has granted CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) a motion to dismiss a consumer class action suit brought by airline passengers who claimed they experienced flight disrup  more

University of Houston: Research Provides Insight Into How Multifocal Contacts Help Fight Myopia
HOUSTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Research Provides Insight into How Multifocal Contacts Help Fight Myopia UH Professor Shows How the Treatment Slows Nearsightedness in Children By Laurie Fickman Have you noticed that more children than ever are wearing glasses? Global research indicates 35% of children are affected by myopia, needing glasses to see clearly at a distance. If the trend continues, the number is expected to rise to 4  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Bayesian Learning Boosts Gene Research Accuracy
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Bayesian learning boosts gene research accuracy UTA researchers develop a new tool to identify transcriptional regulators that, when they malfunction, can cause cancer * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed a new computational tool that helps scientists pinpoint proteins known as transcriptional regulators that control how genes turn on and of  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Chronic Pain Hits Rural Residents Hardest
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Chronic pain hits rural residents hardest Pain may explain higher opioid use in rural areas, UTA study finds * A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that people who live in rural areas are more likely to have chronic pain than those in urban settings. They're also more likely to go from having no pain or occasional pain to chronic pain. The findings  more

UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: Researchers Identify Key B-cell Lymphoma Traits Linked With Greatest Benefit From CD19 CAR T Cell Therapy
HOUSTON, Texas, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify key B-cell lymphoma traits linked with greatest benefit from CD19 CAR T cell therapy * Largest study of its kind provides new insights on lymphoma biology to guide clinical approaches * Researchers identified three subgroups with differential benefit from CD19 CAR T cell therapy * Study points to opportunities for alternative approaches to treat  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Gene-editing System Targets Multiple Organs Simultaneously
DALLAS, Texas, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Gene-editing system targets multiple organs simultaneously Tool developed at UT Southwestern corrects mutation that affects the liver and lungs in model of rare genetic disease * DALLAS - June 18, 2025 - A gene-editing delivery system developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers simultaneously targeted the liver and lungs of a preclinical model of a rare  more

UTA Taps AI to Help Cancer Survivors Get Moving
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA taps AI to help cancer survivors get moving Regular exercise boosts recovery--researchers are creating an AI-powered system to promote healthy behaviors By Cristal Gonzalez A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington has received a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, to tackle the critical issue of low physical act  more