Tuesday - July 15, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 29, 2025 ( 72 items )  

7-Eleven, Inc. Lights Up Fourth of July With Firework-Worthy Flavor and Deals
DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Lights Up Fourth of July with Firework-Worthy Flavor and Deals Celebrate Independence Day with limited-time treats, big savings and easy delivery options * IRVING, Texas (June 26, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. is serving up Fourth of July gatherings everywhere with celebratory savings and festive snacks designed to add an extra spark to the holiday weekend. Whether it's a weekend   more

7-Eleven, Inc. Raises More Than $3 Million For Children's Miracle Network Hospitals At 34th Annual Miracle Tournament & Celebration Dinner
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Raises More Than $3 Million For Children's Miracle Network Hospitals At 34th Annual Miracle Tournament & Celebration Dinner Nationwide fundraising continues with in-store campaign at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores * IRVING, TEXAS (June 25, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today that it raised more than $3 million to support Children's Miracle Network (C  more

AgriLife Extension Offers New Online Rangeland Ecology Course
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension offers new online rangeland ecology course Program provides key management information for landowners and natural resource professionals By Sarah Fuller The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently launched Texas Rangeland Ecology and Management, a free online course designed for landowners and natural res  more

American Airlines to elevate the premium travel experience at Miami International Airport with new Flagship lounge and expanded Admirals Club lounge
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines to elevate the premium travel experience at Miami International Airport with new Flagship lounge and expanded Admirals Club lounge * American Airlines continues to invest in the Miami community with its latest plans to build a brand-new Flagship lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA), along with expanding its Admirals Club lounge footprint. Once complete, the expa  more

At the Bedside: After Years of Mysterious Cardiac Episodes, a Patient is Offered a New Lease on Life Through Innovative Multidisciplinary Techniques Championed at UTHealth Houston
TYLER, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * At the Bedside: After years of mysterious cardiac episodes, a patient is offered a new lease on life through innovative multidisciplinary techniques championed at UTHealth Houston By Sydney Lowther Fifteen years ago, while walking to his car after a routine workout at the gym, Robert Brown, now 71, suddenly felt violently ill. He was rushed to the emergency room. "I had some kind of heart  more

AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- AT&T issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares Key Takeaways: * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on August 1, 2025. * The board of directors of AT&T (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. The board of directors also declared quarterly dividends on the company's 5.000% Perpetual Pre  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Man Up This Men's Health Month by Taking Charge of Your Health
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Man up this Men's Health Month by taking charge of your health Men should prioritize their health year-round but often neglect annual checkups and necessary screenings. This Men's Health Month, a Baylor College of Medicine expert encourages men to put their wellbeing first. "All men should be aware of the four major chronic diseases that significantly contribute to illness and early death as they age:  more

Baylor Prof's 'Digital Dementia' Research Draws International Attention
WACO, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor prof's 'Digital Dementia' research draws international attention You may have heard friends or family members lament the ubiquity of technology, or bemoan that the ways it changes our interactions with the world could lead to "brain rot" or something similar. (Maybe you've even said that yourself). Dr. Michael Scullin, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor, set out to see if s  more

Baylor Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Research With DeBakey Awards
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research over a three-year period. The 2025 recipients of the DeBakey Research Awards were Dr. Alastair Thompson, Dr. Ann  more

Baylor University: Secret Specialists - Leopard Seals Are Reshaping Antarctica's Ecosystem
WACO, Texas, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Secret Specialists: Leopard Seals Are Reshaping Antarctica's Ecosystem Baylor-led study challenges assumptions about apex predators By Kelly Craine While leopard seals have long been labeled as dietary generalist predators, a new study led by researchers at Baylor University reveals that these Antarctic apex predators are anything but uniform in their feeding behavior. In fact, most individual leopard seals   more

Bell Completes Delivery of 40 Bell 505s to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 25 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Completes Delivery of 40 Bell 505s to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Seoul, South Korea (June 24, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has successfully delivered 40 Bell 505 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). This fulfills the delivery requirements outlined in a contract signed between Bell and the Rep  more

Binge boldly: Summer's best entertainment takes off with American
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Binge boldly: Summer's best entertainment takes off with American * American Airlines is diving headfirst into summer with an electrifying inflight entertainment lineup, headlined by exclusive early access to one of Shark Week's most jaw-dropping episodes: "Battle for Shark Mountain." Starting July 1, customers flying with American can be the very first to witness the epic underwater s  more

Caterpillar Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4
PEORIA, Illinois, June 25 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4 IRVING, Texas, June 23, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will host its 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4, in the Dallas area, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and the Caterpillar executive leadership team will provide an update on strategic priorities and growth opportunities as the comp  more

CenterPoint Energy Introduces a Redesigned Indiana South Electric Bill
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy introduces a redesigned Indiana South electric bill Revised bill design, itemized charges allow for additional understanding of customer energy use * EVANSVILLE, Ind. - June 24, 2025 - CenterPoint Energy today announced an updated format of its electric bill for Indiana South customers. The revised layout is designed to provide a clearer breakdown of monthly charges and support greater   more

Chevron: Understanding the Pascagoula Refinery's Role in US Energy Independence
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Understanding the pascagoula refinery's role in US energy independence Chevron's Mississippi refinery is an important part of the energy value chain, contributing to the Gulf Coast's oil and gas production capacity. Chevron's refinery in Pascagoula, Mississippi, safely and reliably produces nearly 7 million gallons of gasoline and other oil products every day. It is a vital link in the energy valu  more

CW Network Brings Romance to Primetime with Six Original Movies Inspired by Harlequin Bestsellers
IRVING, Texas, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Brings Romance to Primetime with Six Original Movies Inspired by Harlequin Bestsellers * "Montana Mavericks," starring Katherine McNamara from The CW's "Walker: Independence," to Hit the Big Screen First in Exclusive Partnership with Fathom Entertainment August 26-27 Burbank, CA and Denver, CO (June 24, 2025) - The CW is turning up t  more

Entergy Texas proposes major transmission investments to power Southeast Texas growth
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas proposes major transmission investments to power Southeast Texas growth * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - With Texas leading the nation in population growth, the demand for reliable electricity has never been higher. As new families and businesses move into Southeast Texas, Entergy Texas is proposing two major transmission projects to help ensure the region has the infrastructure it  more

First CenterPoint Energy Resiliency Technology Summit Showcases Innovative New Tools to Help Improve Hurricane Preparedness and Response
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * First CenterPoint Energy Resiliency Technology Summit showcases innovative new tools to help improve hurricane preparedness and response Global technology leaders share best practices and demonstrate advanced technologies and AI tools being used to enhance storm preparedness and emergency response * HOUSTON, June 25, 2025 - As part of its commitment to build the most resilient coast grid in the country, a  more

Future Planning Will Benefit NMSU Engineering Students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Future planning will benefit NMSU engineering students Ron Williams grew up in the thick of America's space race, a scrappy Philadelphia kid captivated by astronauts and space. He vividly remembers the first humans launched into space in 1961, President John F. Kennedy's moonshot challenge, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landing on the moon in 1969. Years later, Williams would join NA  more

Governor Abbott Signs HB 5323 Into Law to Meet Texas' Growing Energy Needs
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Signs HB 5323 Into Law to Meet Texas' Growing Energy Needs Legislation establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee * AUSTIN, TX - Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 5323 into law, marking a critical step to help modernize Texas' electric grid. HB 5323 establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. This committee will bring together leaders from k  more

Guac Is Extra, But Should It Be? Texas A&M Anthropologist Shows The Resilience Of Ancient Avocados
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Guac Is Extra, But Should It Be? Texas A&M Anthropologist Shows The Resilience Of Ancient Avocados Texas A&M anthropologist Dr. Heather B. Thakar uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication at El Gigante Rockshelter, revealing how ancient Hondurans shaped the evolution of this globally significant crop. By Jordan Fox Today's avocado industry, a multi-billion-dollar global enterpri  more

LCRA Accepting Applications in July for Community Grants of Up to $100,000
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants of up to $100,000 Grants available to nonprofit groups, first responders and municipalities * AUSTIN, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as  more

Legislators Allocate Almost $630 Million to Texas A&M Forest Service
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Legislators allocate almost $630 million to Texas A&M Forest Service New funds will support wildfire suppression aircraft, volunteer fire departments By Leighton Gibson Texas legislators allocated approximately $630 million in new funding, above current base funding, for Texas A&M Forest Service over the next two fiscal years. T  more

LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for May 2025
AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for May 2025 SAN DIEGO - June 23, 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 May 2025. Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of May were $1.85 trillion, an increase of $66.6 bil  more

MD Anderson Achieves Sixth Magnet Designation in Recognition of Nursing Excellence
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson achieves sixth Magnet designation in recognition of nursing excellence * The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program is the highest honor of excellence in nursing * MD Anderson achieved its first Magnet with Distinction designation, an elite rating earned only by the world's top-tier organizations * MD Anderson is one of 26 organiz  more

Most In-Demand Experiences: Nature, Cuisine, Arts and Sightseeing
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Most in-demand experiences: Nature, cuisine, arts and sightseeing Key Takeaways * Over 85% of travelers said that experiences and activities are an important part of travel, indicating a strong desire to explore destinations more fully. * The most sought-after experiences by travelers include sightseeing and tours, culinary explorations, nature and outdoor activities, and arts   more

Music, memory and the power of emotion: Rice study reveals how music influences what we remember
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Music, memory and the power of emotion: Rice study reveals how music influences what we remember * We all know music can bring old memories flooding back -- but can it help shape new ones? That's the question Rice graduate student Kayla Clark and adjunct assistant professor Stephanie Leal set out to explore. Their research, conducted at Rice and recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience, one of the   more

Near-perfect defects in 2D material could serve as quantum bits
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Near-perfect defects in 2D material could serve as quantum bits * Scientists across the world are working to make quantum technologies viable at scale an achievement that requires a reliable way to generate qubits, or quantum bits, which are the fundamental units of information in quantum computing. Arka Chatterjee, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Rice electrical engineer Shengxi Huang and a first au  more

New Whole Foods Market in Miami, Florida, Now Open
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Miami, Florida, Now Open New store features coffee bar with Cuban-style coffee offerings and more than 500 local products from 130+ Florida-based suppliers * Miami, Fla. (June 26, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 53,400-square-foot store located at 2910 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida. The Midtown Miami store's product assortment includes more than 500 local ite  more

Newmark Arranges $7.6 Million Retail Acquisition for Bob Mills Furniture, Fueling South Texas Expansion
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $7.6 Million Retail Acquisition for Bob Mills Furniture, Fueling South Texas Expansion * Newmark announces the company has arranged the $7.6 million acquisition of a newly renovated 54,608-square-foot retail and warehouse facility at 801 E Interstate 2 in San Juan, Texas, on behalf of Bob Mills Furniture. The transaction marks the furniture retailer's first location in the   more

Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 7
IRVING, Texas, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 7 * IRVING, Texas (June 25, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2025 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 1  more

Oncor Files Rate Review to Further Support Critical Investments in Texas
DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release: * * * Oncor Files Rate Review to Further Support Critical Investments in Texas DALLAS (June 26, 2025) -- As Texas continues to experience extraordinary growth, Oncor is supporting the state's energy needs through record construction and maintenance efforts, increased storm recovery efforts, and a continued focus on safety and reliability. Today, Oncor is filing a request for a base rate review to help further  more

Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study * An international team of scientists led by Rice University's Pengcheng Dai has confirmed the existence of emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations in a rare quantum spin liquid. Published in Nature Physics on June 19, their findings identify the crystalline compound cerium zirconium oxide (Ce2Zr2O7) as a clear, 3D realization of this ex  more

Rice recruits biophysicist to boost cancer research efforts
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice recruits biophysicist to boost cancer research efforts * Rice University's Department of Chemistry will soon welcome Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, who will enhance the university's research efforts in biophysics when she joins the faculty as a professor July 1, backed by a $6 million recruitment grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Rice's Department of Chemistry will   more

Rice Researchers Coax Nanotubes into Liquid Crystals for Next-Gen Aerospace and Electronics
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'No one had done this before': Art, science and the surprising versatility of boron nitride nanotubes * In an elegant fusion of art and science, researchers at Rice University have achieved a major milestone in nanomaterials engineering by uncovering how boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) -- touted for their strength, thermal stability and insulating properties -- can be coaxed into forming ordered liquid crysta  more

Rice University's OpenStax partners with Microsoft for AI-Enhanced Learning
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice University's OpenStax partners with Microsoft for AI-Enhanced Learning * OpenStax, a provider of affordable instructional technologies and the world's largest publisher of open educational resources (OER), has partnered with Microsoft to integrate its trusted content into Microsoft's latest learning innovation, Microsoft Learning Zone. Available on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft Learning Zone aims to   more

SEC Storied: "Wishbone" Explores How the Offense Altered the History of College Football - Debuts Thu., July 17 on SEC Network
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Storied: "Wishbone" Explores How the Offense Altered the History of College Football - Debuts Thu., July 17 on SEC Network * As the college football season looms on the horizon, SEC fans can delve into the remarkable story of how the triple-option offense rescued three of college football's biggest brand names--Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama--and fundamentally altered  more

SFA's JacksTeach Program Launches Fellowship to Support STEM Educators
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, June 27 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's JacksTeach program launches fellowship to support STEM educators NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- In recognition of exceptional public school science teachers, Stephen F. Austin State University's JacksTeach program has launched the JacksTeach Science Teacher Fellowship to support their continued professional growth. Inaugural fellow Jessica Mayes is an accomplished middle school science teacher at   more

Stroke Risk is Increased in Women Who Experience Any of Five Common Pregnancy Complications, According to UTHealth Houston Research
TYLER, Texas, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Stroke risk is increased in women who experience any of five common pregnancy complications, according to UTHealth Houston research By Taylor Medlin Women who experienced any of five common pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, faced a higher risk of stroke even decades after giving birth, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Hous  more

TAMIU Applauds Texas Legislature for Historic, Record Investments in Higher Education Here
LAREDO, Texas, June 28 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Applauds Texas Legislature for Historic, Record Investments in Higher Education Here Texas A&M International University interim president Juan J. Castillo joined Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp in thanking Texas lawmakers for delivering significant funding increases to The Texas A&M University System members during the 89th Legislativ  more

TCC and CBRE IM Break Ground on 500K-SF Phase One of Gulfbelt Logistics Park in Houston
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * TCC and CBRE IM Break Ground on 500K-SF Phase One of Gulfbelt Logistics Park in Houston Phase one will include three Class-A warehouses * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner CBRE Investment Management, have broken ground on phase one of Gulfbelt Logistics Park. The project is prominently located at the n  more

Tell Me Why: 'Modernizing our digital customer experience' -- Ganesh Jayaram
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Tell Me Why: 'Modernizing our digital customer experience' -- Ganesh Jayaram * Season 8, episode 2 of the Tell Me Why podcast is now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms. In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Chief Digital and Information Officer Ganesh Jayaram joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to discuss the critical role IT plays in enhancing the operati  more

Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $4 Million for Community Forestry Projects
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service awards $4 million for community forestry projects Funding will help 18 organizations address urban challenges with nature-based solutions By Jonathan Stuckey Texas A&M Forest Service's Community Forestry Grants program awarded over $4 million to 18 Texas municipalities, schools and nonprofit organizations  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Collaboration is Key to Advancing Research in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Collaboration is Key to Advancing Research in Texas Researchers unite to tackle challenges in semiconductor tech, health care and infrastructure. By Lauren Jenkins Each year, the TEES Annual Research Conference (TARC) brings together representatives from the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) regional divisions and affiliates to develop research projects to expand  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Construction on Mars Takes a Leap Forward
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Construction on Mars Takes a Leap Forward Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and team have pioneered an out-of-this-world technique to build an extraterrestrial synthetic community. By Jennifer Nichols Inhabiting Mars has long been a futuristic fantasy fueled by science fiction. However, successful landings on our neighboring planet over the past half-century have made this seemi  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Hey Siri, Fix My Spacecraft!
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hey Siri, Fix My Spacecraft! Researchers are testing a virtual assistant that may help astronauts solve unexpected problems during space travel. By Alyssa Schaechinger When astronauts make the long journey to Mars in the not-so-distant future, communication with mission control will be impossible for days to weeks at a time. Enter Daphne-AT: a virtual assistant (VA) d  more

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Hypergraphs Are Worth the Hype
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hypergraphs Are Worth the Hype A Texas A&M researcher is using hypergraphs to study resilience in complex networks. By Amanda Norvelle Picture a large organization -- Texas A&M University, for example. Texas A&M employs over 26,000 people, and this workforce is divided into thousands of small groups working on their own projects, each influencing the organization's success. Im  more

Texas A&M University: Mixed Bag of Rain and Drought for Texas Growers
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Mixed bag of rain and drought for Texas growers By Karn Dhingra Texas producers are facing another year of hit-or-miss rainfall, with stark contrasts across the state, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While many areas received spring and early summer rains, drought lingers across parts of South and South  more

Texas A&M University: Research Advances Precision Dairy Care With AI-powered Tools
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools Paudyal drives innovation to support dairy farmers with data-driven tools to boost efficiency By Kay Ledbetter As the dairy industry increasingly adopts automation with the use of sensors and robotics, researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are helping producers harness this  more

Texas A&M University: Season in Decline - Diagnosing a Failing Crop
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A season in decline -- diagnosing a failing crop AgriLife Extension supports growers, mitigates risks with new corn disease identification in the High Plains By Kay Ledbetter Glenn Carter of Armstrong County knew something was wrong. In 2023, his corn began browning seemingly overnight despite his irrigation efforts. A seasoned   more

Texas A&M University: Study Shows Plants And Green Decor In Hospital Rooms May Aid Stress Recovery
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 28 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Study Shows Plants And Green Decor In Hospital Rooms May Aid Stress Recovery Researchers use immersive VR to understand how different visual elements in hospital rooms affect relaxation and cognitive restoration in patients experiencing acute stress. By Lesley Henton A study from Texas A&M University reveals that hospital rooms designed with natural elements -- like indoor plants, green decor and views   more

Texas A&M University: Websites Are Tracking You Via Browser Fingerprinting
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Websites Are Tracking You Via Browser Fingerprinting New research provides the 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 people across browser   more

Texas A&M University: Your Smartwatch Might Know You're Sick Before You Do -- And It Might Help Stop Pandemics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Your Smartwatch Might Know You're Sick Before You Do -- And It Might Help Stop Pandemics Texas A&M research shows wearable health tech can detect infections like COVID-19 and flu within hours -- enabling faster isolation, treatment and prevention. By Courtney Price Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools   more

Texas Accelerates Public Safety Modernization with Oracle
REDWOOD SHORES, California, June 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * The State of Texas Accelerates Public Safety Modernization with Oracle * With more than 31 million citizens spanning 254 counties, rapid population growth in Texas has intensified the need for modern public safety solutions. To support these diverse needs at scale, the Oracle Public Safety Suite is now available to first res  more

The CW Network and Mobil 1(tm) Brand Team Up to Showcase "Mobil 1 Victory Lane" in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
IRVING, Texas, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Mobil 1(tm) Brand Team Up to Showcase "Mobil 1 Victory Lane" in the NASCAR Xfinity Series * Starting in Chicago, Fans Can Expect Five Epic Races Packed with Exclusive Content, Behind the Scenes Moments, and a Fresh Spin on Post-Race Celebrations BURBANK, CA (June 26, 2025) - The CW Network and Mobil 1(tm) teams are joining forces  more

The State of Texas Accelerates Public Safety Modernization with Oracle
REDWOOD SHORES, California, June 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * The State of Texas Accelerates Public Safety Modernization with Oracle * With more than 31 million citizens spanning 254 counties, rapid population growth in Texas has intensified the need for modern public safety solutions. To support these diverse needs at scale, the Oracle Public Safety Suite is now available to first res  more

UH Student Organizes Free Health Screenings for Special Olympics Texas Athletes
HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Student Organizes Free Health Screenings for Special Olympics Texas Athletes Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Students Gain Experience Serving Patients with Disabilities Key Takeaways * UH's Fertitta College of Medicine partnered with Special Olympics Texas to provide free health screenings for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helping to reduce barriers to ca  more

University of Kansas: Researchers Unearth Big Possum That Lived Around 60 Million Years Ago in Texas' Big Bend National Park
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Researchers unearth big possum that lived around 60 million years ago in Texas' Big Bend National Park They say everything's bigger in Texas. And that appears to be true, at least in the case of a group of ancient near-marsupials scientists call Swaindelphys. Paleontologists from the University of Kansas have described for the first time a species of Swaindelphys discovered in Texas' Big Bend Nati  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Can Enzyme Behind High Cholesterol Be Turned Off?
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Can enzyme behind high cholesterol be turned off? UTA research could help restore proper cholesterol levels, stopping many diseases in their tracks * Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be "turned off" to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels--a significant development that could lead to new treatments for diseases th  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Taking the Fear Out of Quantum Physics
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Taking the fear out of quantum physics National pilot program led by UTA faculty equips STEM teachers to teach quantum science and inspire tech careers * Just the word "quantum" can make even seasoned science teachers break into a sweat. But a national pilot program led by The University of Texas at Arlington is helping take the mystery out of the subject for students and educators  more

University of the Ozarks: Huggins '91 Establishes Pre-Nursing Scholarship to Honor Mother
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, June 26 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: * * * Huggins '91 Establishes Pre-Nursing Scholarship to Honor Mother University of the Ozarks alumna Shannon (Carlisle) Huggins '91 (pictured, left) and her family of Arlington, Texas, have created an endowed scholarship for pre-nursing students to honor the life and legacy of her mother, a long-time surgical and school nurse in Texas. The Janeice Carlisle Pre-Nursing Scholarship was established with a  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Cognitive Impairment Common After Cardiogenic Shock, Study Shows
DALLAS, Texas, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Cognitive impairment common after cardiogenic shock, study shows UTSW researchers followed shock survivors after hospital discharge and found high rates of cognitive impairment, suggesting need for screening, referrals to aid recovery * Many survivors of cardiogenic shock showed evidence of new cognitive impairment after leaving the hospital, according to a study l  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Gene Editing Treats Smooth Muscle Disease in Preclinical Model
DALLAS, Texas, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Gene editing treats smooth muscle disease in preclinical model UTSW findings could lead to therapies for rare syndrome linked to inherited vascular conditions, other health problems * DALLAS - June 23, 2025 - Using gene editing in a preclinical model, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center blocked the symptoms of a rare smooth muscle disease before they deve  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Gene-editing System Targets Multiple Organs Simultaneously
DALLAS, Texas, June 23 (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

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: RNA Molecular Pathway Steers Stem Cells to Aid Kidney Development
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * RNA molecular pathway steers stem cells to aid kidney development Manipulating level of key molecules could boost the number of blood-filtering nephrons and protect against chronic kidney disease, UTSW researchers say * UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered an RNA pathway that appears to push stem cells to form nephrons, the functional units of  more

UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Tool Sheds Light on Where RNA is Found in Cells
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * New tool sheds light on where RNA is found in cells PHOTON, developed by UTSW scientists, could lead to new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases * A new tool called PHOTON, developed by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, can identify RNA molecules at their native locations within cells - providing valuable clues to where different RNA species are dis  more

UTA Leads Charge to Solve AI Data Centers' Energy Crisis
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA leads charge to solve AI data centers' energy crisis Dereje Agonafer' team is working to greatly reduce energy and water use as new AI data centers rapidly rise in Texas By Brian Lopez As demand for generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT rapidly grows, so does the need for water and energy to cool and power the massive data centers that support them. Existing   more

UTA Powers Smarter Microgrids With New Converter Tech
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA powers smarter microgrids with new converter tech Liwei Zhou's system improves microgrid accuracy, cutting costs while managing solar, batteries and EV charging 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 Inn  more

UTEP Named an Opportunity University by Carnegie Foundation
EL PASO, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Named an Opportunity University by Carnegie Foundation One of only 21 universities in the country to hold both R1 and Opportunity designations * EL PASO, Texas (June 24, 2025) - The University of Texas at El Paso has been named an Opportunity College & University in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. The honor is bestowed upon universities that serve as exceptional springboards   more

UTMB Study Suggests Combination Thyroid Therapy May Reduce Dementia and Mortality Risk in Hypothyroidism
GALVESTON, Texas, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Study Suggests Combination Thyroid Therapy May Reduce Dementia and Mortality Risk in Hypothyroidism A major new study led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch suggests that standard treatment for hypothyroidism may not fully protect patients from long-term risks such as dementia and premature death--even when thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels ar  more

Whole Foods Market in St. Charles, Illinois, Now Open
AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in St. Charles, Illinois, Now Open New store features more than 650 products from 155+ Midwest-based suppliers * St. Charles, Ill. (June 25, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 36,234-square-foot store located at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The store's product assortment includes more than 650 locally sourced items from the Midwest, each meeting Whole Foods  more

Wine and alpine: American Airlines adds new destinations for travelers to explore more outdoors
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Wine and alpine: American Airlines adds new destinations for travelers to explore more outdoors * * American's industry-leading domestic network grows stronger with new service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN), and Santa Maria, California (SMX), coming later this year. * In addition, customers can also enjoy easier access to Fort Myers, Florida (RSW); Missoula, Montana (MSO); and Santa Fe,  more