DALLAS, Texas, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Releases 2024 Impact Report This year's report demonstrates continued progress in sustainability and social impact for the global convenience retail leader * Irving, Texas (June 30, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. has released its 2024 Impact Report summarizing the company's continuing work to build thriving communities, protect the environment and promote responsible consum  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research reimagines citrus greening treatment delivery Multistate grant to investigate two innovative techniques for sustainable therapeutic delivery By Ashley Vargo Texas A&M AgriLife Research is launching a multi-institutional study to develop and evaluate systems that deliver treatments to trees affected by citrus gree  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is making travel cozier this winter with more routes featuring premium Flagship Suite seats * * After entering service this summer, American is unveiling additional routes for its newly designed Boeing 787-9 featuring premium Flagship Suite (r) seats. * Travelers flying to certain destinations in Australia, New Zealand and South America will be able to choose the Fla  more

TYLER, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * At the Bedside: How electroconvulsive therapy at UTHealth Houston helped one woman reclaim her life By Taylor Medlin At 59, Karen Vine Fuller had tried everything -- more than 30 medications, and years of psychotherapy -- but none of it could lift the heavy depression that had overtaken her life. She stopped writing, stopped going to church, stopped driving. Her lively, outgoing, bubbly pe  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 3 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T and TPG Close DIRECTV Transaction AT&T completes sale of entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG. * Today AT&T (NYSE:T) announced it has closed its previously announced transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. To automatically receive AT&T financial news by email, please subscribe  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 4 -- AT&T issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * AT&T to Accelerate Fiber Network Expansion Following Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Bill's tax provisions facilitate accelerated fiber deployment to an additional 1 million locations annually starting in 2026, advancing U.S. infrastructure goals * AT&T plans to more quickly build fiber infrastructure thanks to pro-investment policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress today.   more

WACO, Texas, July 2 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baptist World Alliance, Baylor University Establish Program at Truett Seminary Ceremonial signing of program agreement scheduled for July 10 during the Baptist World Congress in Brisbane, Australia By Lori Fogleman Ahead of the 23rd Baptist World Congress in Brisbane, Australia, July 7-12, the Baptist World Alliance and Baylor University announced today the establishment of a Baptist World Alliance Program, the first-  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Changes in the blood could protect against Alzheimer's disease A study published in Cell Stem Cell reveals that some mutations in blood stem cells might help protect against late-onset Alzheimer's disease. A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that both a mouse model and people carrying blood stem cells with mutations in the gene TET2, but not in the gene DNMT3A, ha  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the mystery behind Barrett's esophagus A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett's esophagus formation. This condition affects the lining of the esophagus - the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach - and increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Bayou bend project aims to advance carbon dioxide storage along the US gulf coast The joint venture is intended to help critical industries in the area lower the carbon intensity of their operations. * Jay LeJeune likes a challenge. That's why he signed up to be part of the Bayou Bend CCS LLC (Bayou Bend) team. Bayou Bend, a joint venture between Chevron, Equinor and TotalEnergies SE, is a carbon  more

EL PASO, Texas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Being an Adult Moth is No Picnic, UTEP Research Finds Adult moths are more vulnerable to predation than moths in the caterpillar stage * EL PASO, Texas (July 1, 2025) - Age is just a number, or is it? A new study by UTEP researchers shows that adult moths are more vulnerable to attack than when they are young. The recently published research in the journal Insects studied p  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Computational biochemist joins Rice with CPRIT recruitment award * Rice University has recruited computational biochemist Linna An to the Department of Biosciences with support from a $2 million award from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Rice University has recruited computational biochemist Linna An to the Department of Biosciences with support from a $2 million award from th  more

IRVING, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Announces New Drama Series "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent" To Premiere Wednesday, September 24 * Highly Anticipated 10-Episode First Season Stars Aden Young and Kathleen Munroe as Detectives Investigating High-Profile Homicides BURBANK, CA (July 1, 2025) - The CW Network today announced that the highly-anticipated new drama ser  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One Schedule Update: American League Leading Detroit Tigers to Visit Texas Rangers on July 20 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025 Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One schedule. On July 20, the American League-leading Detroit Tigers will visit the Texas Rangers at 7 p.m. ET. Karl Ravech, the voice of Su  more

ENCINO, California, July 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 119-Room Cambria Hotel in Richardson, Texas * RICHARDSON, Texas, July 2, 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 119-room Cambria hotel property located in Richardson, Texas. "The buyer was in a 1031 exchange and   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Ask The Expert: What's the problem with artificial food dyes? We eat with our eyes. You know this if you've ever had a favorite color candy. Food manufacturers also know that people are attracted to brightly colored food. The first artificial food dyes were introduced more than 150 years ago. Recent news, however, has reported issues with artificial food dyes. Kraft Heinz and General Mills are now ph  more

NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale of One Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Houston, Texas * July 2, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the company has arranged the sale of Fairbanks Logistics Park, a four-building, one million-square-foot industrial park at 8702-8726 Fairbanks North Houston Road in Houston, Texas. Newmark Vice Chairman Reggie Beavan and Senior Managing Director Joshua Brown represe  more

IRVING, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Refinances Credit Facilities * Refinancing Extends Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Maturities and Reduces Interest Rate Margin IRVING, Texas (June 30, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc. ("Nexstar"), and Mission Broadcasting  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Rare achievement: UTA undergrad publishes research Caroline King's research on rural midwifery was published in a peer-reviewed nursing journal * Caroline King didn't expect to get involved in research when she arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington. But after joining the Honors College and taking a job with the Center for Rural Health and Nursing, she found hersel  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 2 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's East Texas Research Center, The Sons of the Republic of Texas partner to preserve the area's role in Texas Revolution NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Stephen F. Austin State University's East Texas Research Center recently received a $3,000 donation from The Sons of the Republic of Texas as part of the group's efforts to commemorate the role played by the Department of Nacogdoches in the Mexican stat  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Slurpee Day Just Got Cooler: 7-Eleven, Inc. Celebrates with a Tongue-Too Takeover Celebrate 98 years of flavor and fun with a first-of-its-kind Slurpee Day experience * IRVING, Texas (July 1, 2025) -- 7-Eleven, Inc.'s annual birthday tradition is coming back in a bold and colorful way this Slurpee drink season. Tastebuds across the country are in for a treat on Friday, July 11 (7/11), when  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Wheat harvest wraps up with mixed yields By Kay Ledbetter Across Texas, wheat harvest results depended very much on the weather. Drought led to early termination of dryland fields, and muddy conditions are delaying ongoing harvests to the detriment of grain quality. However, across the state, it was an average year for Texas wheat.  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Expert Featured In Documentary About The Health Benefits Of Nature Major new film is sponsored by REI and produced by Robert Redford's environmental philanthropy. * Jay Maddock, a professor in Texas A&M University's School of Public Health and the director of the Center for Health and Nature, will be featured in a documentary sponsored by outdoor gear giant REI about the benefits of spending ti  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New Partnership Explores Frontiers of AI in Higher Education Texas A&M Engineering joined leading universities in OpenAI's NexGenAI consortium to foster tech-driven literacy. By David Holt Walk into a laboratory or classroom at Texas A&M University and chances are you will overhear more than just discussions about complex equations, research questions or project deadlines. Incr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Support Networks May Be The Missing Link For College Students Who Seek Help For Excessive Drinking A Texas A&M University School of Public Health study combines two major approaches to shed new light on help-seeking behaviors. By Ann Kellett College students who want help overcoming high-risk drinking could benefit from a two-pronged approach that combines an individual-focused psychological the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M's Beef Cattle Short Course tackles markets, herd management Aug. 4-6 Maximizing high calf prices, weather, markets and New World screwworm among hot topics By Kay Ledbetter High calf prices, unpredictable weather and a new threat will headline the general session of the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on A  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Texas' McKinney Independent School District Selects Adaptive and Engaging Edtech Solution to Support Math Instruction in Grades K-5 * Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, July 2, 2025) --Texas' McKinney Independent School District (MISD) today announced that it has selected DreamBox Math by Discovery Education, an adaptive and engaging edtech solu  more

PLANO, Texas, July 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Affirms Commitment to Arizona Proving Grounds with New Investment * More than $50 million in new development includes 5.5-mile oval track and expanded capabilities for vehicle and technology testing and development Facility available for third-party usage through rentals and long-term residencies WITTMANN, Ariz. (July 2, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announce  more

PLANO, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2025 U.S. Sales Results * Second quarter electrified Toyota and Lexus sales make up over 46 percent of total sales volume 32 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showrooms throughout 2025 PLANO, Texas (July 1, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2025 U.S.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * 3D Printing Breakthrough Paves Way for Next-Gen Medical Devices and Stretchable Electronics AUSTIN, Texas -- Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seam  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * New genetic marker linked to improved survival with immunotherapy in ovarian and other cancers * Ovarian clear cell carcinoma is difficult to treat, and treatment options are limited * Patients with specific PPP2R1A mutations in their tumors survived significantly longer after immunotherapy treatment * Targeting PPP2R1A may improve responses even further according to  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * High phosphate diet impacts nervous system, induces hypertension UTSW researchers uncover brain signaling pathway that links high blood pressure with additives found in processed foods * Diets rich in phosphate additives, commonly found in processed foods, can increase blood pressure by triggering a brain signaling pathway and overactivating the sympathetic nervous   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Hormone may hold key to longer life, improved metabolic health FGF21 produced by fat cells lowers ceramides, which are linked to heart disease and diabetes, UTSW research shows * DALLAS - July 01, 2025 - Fat cells genetically altered to overproduce a hormone called FGF21 resulted in improved metabolic health and an extended lifespan in mice that were fed a high-fat   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Presurgical radiation may curb pancreatic cancer recurrence Combining ablative radiotherapy with chemotherapy prior to pancreatic cancer surgery reduces risk of regrowth, stimulates immune system, UTSW researchers find * DALLAS - July 02, 2025 - Adding targeted radiation to chemotherapy prior to surgery may offer better control of pancreatic tumors - potentially red  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Ridding cells of mitochondria sheds light on their function New method pioneered by UTSW researchers removes mysterious organelles from stem cells and embryos to reveal their roles * DALLAS - July 03, 2025 - By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insigh  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA program builds Russian fluency for global roles STARTALK program prepares future leaders for careers in diplomacy, defense and other global-facing fields * The University of Texas at Arlington immersed 30 high school and college students in a three-week summer Russian language and culture program designed to spark interest in academics and careers in critical languages. Funded   more

EL PASO, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Researchers Reveal Alcohol Impacts Decision-Making in Males More Than Females Findings suggest gender-specific vulnerability to alcohol that could inform more targeted approaches to substance abuse * EL PASO, Texas (July 2, 2025) - Alcohol consumption is widely known to affect decision-making, but a recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso found tha  more

GALVESTON, Texas, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB and Moderna Study Demonstrates First-Ever mRNA Vaccine against Deadly Marburg Virus In a major step forward for pandemic preparedness and vaccine development, scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Moderna have developed and tested a groundbreaking mRNA vaccine that provides full protection against the deadly Marburg virus and the closely related Ravn vir  more