PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Sequoia Elevates the Driving Experience * * Capstone Interior Updated with Shale Premium Textured Leather Trim * New Wave Maker Color Available on TRD Pro * Limited Models will Transition to Leather-Trimmed Seats * Standard Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain Offers Power * i-FORCE MAX: Impressive 437 hp, 583 lb.-ft. of Torque * Maximum Towing Capacity of up to 9,520   more

PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Toyota Tundra: A Bold New Chapter in Full-Size Pickup Excellence * * Capstone Interior Updated with Shale Premium Textured Leather Trim * ISO Dynamic Seats are Now Available on Tundra TRD Pro * New Wave Maker Color Available on TRD Pro * TRD 3" Lift Kit and Tow Tech Package Now Available on TRD Rally Package * 32.2 Gallon Fuel Tank is Now Standard on All Grades   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A violent criminal illegal immigrant attacked ICE agents. Kristen McDonald Rivet is to blame. * A violent criminal illegal immigrant - who entered the U.S. thanks to Democrats' open border policies - attacked ICE agents with scissors. This is the latest in a string of brutal attacks against ICE officers: * An active shooter opened fire on Border Patrol agents in Texas... * A left-w  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Advisor Team with Nearly $500 Million Joins Ameriprise Financial For Client-Focused Culture The father-son, father-daughter team joins Q5 Wealth Management, an established Ameriprise practice * MINNEAPOLIS - Financial advisors Chuck Heare, Ross Heare, CFP, Tommy Goth and Jennifer Goth-Castillo, recently joined the ind  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines and Mastercard renew partnership for even more rewarding travel experiences * Agreement strengthens one of the world's largest co-branded portfolios, enhancing priceless experiences for AAdvantage Mastercard cardmembers FORT WORTH, Texas and PURCHASE, New York -- American Airlines and Mastercard today announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforci  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines expands Premium Economy service to New York-Los Angeles route * FORT WORTH, Texas -- For travelers looking for extra comfort when traveling between New York and Los Angeles, American Airlines will begin offering Premium Economy service on the transcontinental route in October. "We are excited to provide customers the opportunity to experience our Premium Economy servi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 24 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines reports second-quarter 2025 financial results * FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, including: * Record quarterly revenue of $14.4 billion * Second-quarter GAAP net income of $599 million, or $0.91 per diluted share * Excluding net special items 1, second-quarter net income of  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 24 -- The Arizona Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * DIFI Launches New Webpage to Assist Thin Blue Line Benefits Association Policyholders PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) has launched a new webpage, www.difi.az.gov/thin-blue-line-enforcement, to provide information and resources for individuals impacted by the operations of Thin Blue Line Benefits Association,  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Reports Strong Second-Quarter Financial Performance Company delivers robust, high-quality 5G and fiber subscriber growth as more customers choose converged connectivity services * AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported strong second-quarter results that demonstrate its ability to grow the right way by attracting high-quality 5G and fiber subscribers, while growing service revenues, resulting in improved consolidated revenues  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Metastable mystery! Scientists answer a 20-year-old question in epigenetics Among genetically identical 'agouti viable yellow' (Avy) mice, some are brown and lean while others are yellow and obese. These differences are due to epigenetics, a system of molecular tags - such as methyl groups - that are added to DNA during development to determine gene expression in different cell types. A 2003 st  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Researchers develop the first assembled genome of a soft tick By Homa Warren Researchers with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M AgriLife Research collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, SCINet project and Ag100Pest Initiative to assemble the first genome for a soft tick, Ornithodoros turicata. Their findings were published in G3: Genes | Genom  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Surprising structure discovered in disordered protein Inside each cell of the human body are proteins that control which genes are expressed at the right place and time. However, intriguingly, many of the most important proteins involved in gene regulation lack stable structure. Exactly how these disorganized molecules give rise to precise gene expression has become a highly debated question in  more

PLANO, Texas, July 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Bold and Compact: The 2026 Toyota Corolla Offers Impressive Features and Technology * * Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is Now Standard Across All Grades * Toyota Introduces 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster Standard on XSE Grade * 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster Standard on LE and SE Grades * 2.0L, Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Achieves 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. o  more

COMMERCE, Texas, July 25 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Building Healthier Communities: Inside East Texas A&M's Master of Public Health Program How real-world experience and student-driven learning shape tomorrow's public health leaders. When most people think of careers in healthcare, images of doctors, nurses and medical technicians often come to mind. But behind the scenes of every hospital, health   more

PEORIA, Illinois, July 24 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Aug. 5 IRVING, Texas, July 22, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release second-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5. The full text of the release will be available at [Text omitted]. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy awards nearly $220,000 in grants to communities across its four-state footprint to fund safety projects CenterPoint has awarded approximately $3.5 million to support more than 1,700 projects since launching the Community Safety Grants program * HOUSTON - July 22, 2025 -This year, CenterPoint Energy's Community Safety Grants Program awarded 99 grants totaling nearly $220,000 to communiti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 26 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy building the workforce of the future to implement $53 billion in long-term investments to support Houston's growth and critical resiliency work The company announces accelerated hiring efforts and a new lineworker training program as part of plans to hire 200 new lineworkers in 2025, and nearly 800 by 2030 * HOUSTON, July 25, 2025 - As part of a continued commitment to building the most  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 25 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Chase and Southwest Airlines Introduce New Benefits on Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards WILMINGTON, DE & DALLAS- July 24, 2025 - Today, Chase and Southwest Airlines Co. launch new and enhanced benefits on the Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase. The Cards' benefits and new earn categories now make everyday spending and flying with Southwest Airlines even more rewarding and reflect the airline  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Cool, calm and connected: American Airlines becomes first airline to pilot One Stop Security in the U.S. * A new standard for international travel to cut connection times in half FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is revolutionizing the international travel experience by becoming the first airline in the United States to offer seamless connections for travelers and their checked ba  more

IRVING, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Strikes Multi-Year Agreement with Professional Bull Riders To Broadcast Saturday and Sunday Teams League Events * 11 Action-Packed PBR Weekends to Air Live on Broadcast Television Beginning Saturday, August 9 from Sunrise, FL BURBANK, CA (July 23, 2025) - The CW Network today announced it has entered a multi-year agreement with PBR (  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene: "Republicans have broken promises over and over to the American people...and we're going to hold them accountable for that." * On Republican plot to rig Texas maps: "If they go down this path, be careful what they ask for, because they're going to create opportunities for us and Republicans are going to lose their seats." In the few weeks since House Rep  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * As Texas Special Session Begins, Democrats Will Fight Back Against Gov. Abbott's Attack on Voters While Delivering Essential Relief to Kerr County Today, as the Texas special session gets underway, Texas Republicans are doubling down on their ploy to politicize critical emergency aid as they attempt to force through a partisan gerrymandering scheme. Texas Republicans are so terr  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Texas Democrats Warn House Speaker: Flood Relief Must Come First Yesterday, Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows demanding that lawmakers prioritize life-saving flood relief instead of weaponizing this widespread tragedy for political gain. While Republicans play political games to try to hold their House majority while Texas families reel from loss and  more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, posted the following news: [Category: BizConsulting] * * * DNV validates Electric Hydrogen's 'HYPRPlant' industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution * Katy, Texas, 22 July 2025 -- DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a comprehensive technical review of Electric Hydrogen's HYPRPlant, validating its alignment w  more

COMMERCE, Texas, July 24 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025-2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board. In addition to this national recognition, she has also sec  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- 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 Expands Access to Centralized Test Management for Engineering Teams of All Sizes * Latest version of NI SystemLink makes software deployment, system monitoring and data dashboards more accessible through simplified set-up and remote co  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- 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 Expands AI Capabilities into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio * NI Nigel AI Advisor will transform how engineers approach test and measurement, cutting through complexity and accelerating workflows AUSTIN, Texas (July 22, 202  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Grant supports new UNT Health Fort Worth elective on AI in medical education By Steven Bartolotta The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence is sweeping through every sector of society, including health care. Faculty at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth have received a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * HISD student data shows decline in alcohol use, increase in illicit drugs * Recent data shows that substance use of alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, is declining among students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) - yet there's still concern around the use of other or illicit drugs, according to a new paper from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The data comes from the Yout  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, July 24 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU launches Jumpstart pilot program for first-year students HPU recently held Jumpstart, a new summer bridge program designed to introduce students to college and the resources that are available to them before the start of their first semester. Jumpstart was created as a part of the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant from the U.S. Department of Education. During the week, the students heard fr  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, July 22 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Sonesta Essential Hotels Baton Rouge Airport * HOUSTON, TX, July 21, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 77-key Sonesta Essential Hotels Baton Rouge Airport, located at 2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807. The hotel asset, built in 2000, was purchased by Brothers Hospitality LLC, based in Sugar Land  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Houston, DNC Chair Ken Martin Joins State Leaders to Fight Against Republicans' Power Grab As Texas Republicans launch their plan to politicize critical emergency aid as they attempt to force through a partisan gerrymandering scheme to insulate themselves from the political consequences of their disastrous policies, Democrats are fighting back against Trump and Republicans' blatant powe  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice Media to Debut New Gen-Z Podcast "Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso" In the new original podcast, 13-year-old Knowa will spotlight Gen-Z perspectives on politics, culture and community through weekly interviews and commentary * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac and Reasoned Choice Media today announced "Now Yo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces "By Order of the Faithfuls" with Hosts Tamra Judge, Dolores Catania and Wells Adams Join the roundtable for an ultimate rewatch podcast premiering August 11, 2025 * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, announces "By Order of the Faithfuls," the ultimate Traitors rewatch podcast, premiering on August 11, 2025. Faithful hosts Tamra Judge, Dolo  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Information overload: Sabre's global travel agency survey finds content fragmentation is driving up agency costs and undermining customer experience * SOUTHLAKE, Texas - July 22, 2025 - Travel agencies are facing growing pressure from fragmented content systems that are increasing operational costs and making it harder to deliver a consistent customer e  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 19 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Kaleidoscope, iHeartPodcasts, and Othram Launch "America's Crime Lab," a Podcast Uncovering the Truth Behind Unsolved Crimes Across America America's Crime Lab, hosted by Dr. Elin Lantz Lesser, is now live, with new episodes every Wednesday featuring real stories of once-unsolvable cases solved through science, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. * NEW YORK - Kaleidoscope, a leading science and techn  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 23 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Sushil Doranga awarded National Science Foundation grant By April Thompson The National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Initiation grant program has awarded nearly $200,000 to engineering professor Dr. Sushil Doranga at Lamar University for his innovative research. Dr. Doranga, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, received funding for his research project, which focuses   more

ENCINO, California, July 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 23,820-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Webster, Texas * WEBSTER, Texas, July 21, 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 Webster Shopping Center, a 23,820-square-foot retail property in Webster, Texas. "The propert  more

ENCINO, California, July 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 17-Suite Retail Center in Carrollton, Texas * CARROLLTON, Texas, July 21, 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 Keller Springs Village, a 17-suite retail property in Carrollton, Texas. "The successful sale of thi  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's war on ICE turns deadly * Radical Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez'sunhinged war on ICE and law enforcement isn't just reckless, it's fueling violence with deadly consequences. Just days after an active shooter opened fire on Border Patrol agents in Texas... Just days after a left-wing rioter fired at federal agents during an ICE raid in California... Just d  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 26 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Meeting a high benchmark...Del Mar College's Automotive Applied Technology Program receives ASE Training Program Accreditation Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation's endorsement acknowledges quality training that area employers expect, gives students advantage by completing college's ASE accredited program By Melinda Eddleman On July 24, De Mar College (DMC) Automotive Applied Technology majors   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Texas Voters See Republicans' Partisan Power Grab for What It Is - And Are Ready to Make Them Pay at the Ballot Box * DCCC MEMORANDUM To: Interested Parties From: Julie Merz, Executive Director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Date: July 22, 2025 Subject: Texas Voters See Republicans' Partisan Power Grab for What It Is - And Are Ready to Make Them Pay   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NEW: Vicente Gonzalez is One of the Most Vulnerable Democrats * New rankings show out of touch Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is the 9th most vulnerable member in the House of Representatives. This new report highlighting the vulnerability of Vicente Gonzalez follows his vote to raise taxes and kill jobs in Texas while rapidly losing support from Hispanic voters. "Out of touch Democrat Vice  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * On World Brain Day, UT Health San Antonio provides a preview of its new Center for Brain Health The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's (UT Health San Antonio) new Center for Brain Health will be a transformational facility bringing clinical care, innovative research and caregiver support together under one roof to revolutionize how diseas  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release: * * * ONCOR TO RELEASE SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS AUGUST 7 DALLAS (July 22, 2025) -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its second quarter 2025 results on August 7, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) second quarter 2025 results conference call. Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com. Sempra executives will host a conference call at 12 p.m. ET on Thurs  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Business MBA programs earn top recognition in Princeton Review rankings * Rice Business MBA programs are ranked among the top five in The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools rankings for 2025. The school is No. 3 in the nation for Best MBA Program for Finance, up two spots from last year, and No. 5 for Best Online MBA. The finance program has ranked in the top 10 for eight consecutive years, while  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * Significant reliability improvements in 2025: CenterPoint Energy's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative helps deliver 45% reduction in customer outage minutes across Houston in first half of year Average customer outage minutes decreased every month in first half of 2025 compared to last year; outage minutes year-to-date are also significantly below the five-year average Number of outages related to trees  more

NEW YORK, July 25 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Skanska Integrated Solutions Announces Completion of Harmony School of Science Middle and High School in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TX - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced that its program management and consulting group, Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS), has completed construction of the Harmony School of Science Middle/High  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 24 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Smithsonian features LU professor's work on band tradition By April Thompson Dr. Bryan Proksch, professor of music history at Lamar University and a leading scholar of American band history, has authored a new essay for the Smithsonian Institution exploring how concert bands in the United States have long served as models for democratic participation. Titled "How American Bands Modeled Democracy," the piece was pub  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU researchers explore digital twins and AI for aerospace manufacturing Combining AI, virtual reality and cloud-based cameras, researchers at SMU developed a human digital twin for quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing * Can AI and emerging technologies make airplanes safer? A team of engineers at SMU's Lyle School of Engineering is exploring how digital twins can bridge the gap betwee  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results DALLAS, TEXAS - July 23, 2025 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today reported its second quarter 2025 financial results and Company highlights: * Net income of $213 million, or $0.39 income per diluted share * Net income, excluding special items/1, of $230 million, or $0.43 income per diluted share * Returned $1.6 billion to Shar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Stronger together: 4 places the chevron and hess merger will have the most impact With the merger complete, Chevron and Hess are moving forward with integrated operations--and looking forward to a quick, efficient transition. * When two companies come together, the result should be more than just bigger--it should be better, too. With Hess joining Chevron, the company can now capitalize on a comb  more

LAREDO, Texas, July 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Implements Required Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility for Fall In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, all Texas public universities, including Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) are making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning this Fa  more

LAREDO, Texas, July 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Professor Presents Research on A.I. Integration in Teaching at Spain Conference A Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) faculty member traveled to Spain this month to present his innovative research at the 32nd International Conference on Learning hosted by the Universidad de Granada in Granada, Spain. Dr. Heriberto Godina, TAMIU assis  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Taylor Wettach, Christina Bohannan, Bob Krause, and Travis Terrell's war on ICE turns deadly * Radical Democrats Taylor Wettach, Christina Bohannan, Bob Krause, and Travis Terrell's unhinged war on ICE and law enforcement isn't just reckless, it's fueling violence with deadly consequences. Just days after an active shooter opened fire on Border Patrol agents in Texas... Just days after  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities amid steady markets By Karn Dhingra Texas' timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a silviculturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Faculty and Students Recognized for Innovation and Research Texas A&M's industrial and systems engineering department received multiple awards at its field's annual conference, reflecting significant contributions to both scholarly research and engineering education. By Emily Godsey Faculty and students from the Wm. Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Sys  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Accelerating Science with AI Researchers are shortcutting complex equations with AI, paving the way for engineering and scientific breakthroughs. By Alyssa Schaechinger It can take years for humans to solve complex scientific problems. With AI, it can take a fraction of the time. Dr. Shuiwang Ji, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Te  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The Future of Robots With Us, Not Just Among Us Robotics experts gathered at Texas A&M University for the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots to share groundbreaking research on robots in our everyday world. By Jennifer Nichols Texas A&M University hosted the global robotics community at the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR 2025), a dynamic  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Animal science expertise honored at international conference Department of Animal Science faculty and students recognized by American Society of Animal Science By Kay Ledbetter Three Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science earned top honors for their outstanding work during the recent   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 (TNSrpt) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Scowcroft Institute Report Examines COVID-19 Brain Effects And Origins Texas A&M research institute releases final installment of study highlighting the pandemic's neurological impact and raising concerns about Chinese military research on coronaviruses. * The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University has released the second and final installment of a major report com  more

PLANO, Texas, July 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * The Toyota Corolla Hybrid Brings Efficiency and Style into 2026 * * Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is Now Standard Across All Grades * Toyota Introduces 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster Standard on XLE Grade * 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster Standard on LE and SE Grades * Equipped with Fifth-Gen Toyota Hybrid System with up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 50 MPG Comb  more

PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change * PLANO, Texas (July 22, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that F. Norman (Norm) Bafunno, III, senior manufacturing executive, TMNA, will retire effective Friday, September 5. During his nearly 29-year career with Toyota, Bafunno served in a variety of leadership roles in manufacturing, providing strateg  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Hosts Community Conversation on Mental Health in the Face of Extreme Weather Events Town Hall Focused on Strengthening Houston's Physical and Psychological Resilience The University of Houston's Humana Institute brought together academic experts, health care professionals, elected officials and community leaders to discuss the long-term mental health impacts of recurring natural disasters - and how Houst  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers to Develop AI to Aid in Emergency Food Distribution University Part of $1.2M Investment to Improve Disaster Response Key Takeaways * University of Houston researchers are developing an AI-powered dashboard to help Florida food pantries coordinate disaster relief more efficiently and reduce food insecurity. * The system, funded as part of a $1.2 million USDA grant, will prioritize urgent nee  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston First in Texas to Implement 'Academic Fresh Start' Revisions Change Clears Students' Academic Records After 5 Years The University of Houston is the first public higher education institution in Texas to implement a major revision to the state's Academic Fresh Start law, giving more students the opportunity to earn a college degree. Key Takeaways * UH is the first public university in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Harris County Voters Split on County's Top Problems, Solutions Hobby School Research Highlights Concerns About Crime, Streets, Flooding and the County's Budget Shortfall Key takeaways * A majority of Harris County voters are pessimistic about the county's direction, citing crime, poor infrastructure, flooding and high housing costs as major concerns. * Partisan and demographic divides shape publi  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Dr. John Licciardone provides research for New York Times articles on osteopathic medicine By Steven Bartolotta John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, FACPM, regents professor in the Department of Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the UNT Health Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently quoted in the New York Times article titled "So Your Doctor is a   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Midland County Medical Society awards scholarships to TCOM students By Steven Bartolotta Recognizing the need to prepare the next generations of physicians, the Midland County Medical Society recently awarded two scholarships to students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth. Shaquila Sarapao and Marisol Tarin, both third-year students in the   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 24 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * North Texas Eye Research Institute receives grant from Southern Dames of America By Krystle Gabele On July 17, the North Texas Eye Research Institute, or NTERI, received a $2,000 grant from the Southern Dames of America to support its work in eye research. The Southern Dames of America's primary purpose is to support eye programs through contributions for ophthalmic research,   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2025, by Krystle Gabele with Dimitrios Karamichos, vice president, research and graduate studies and executive director and endowed chair at the North Texas Eye Research Institute: * * * Pixar's "Elio" Sparks Conversation About Children's Eye Health By Krystle Gabele The newly released Pixar film "Elio" follows the journey of an adventurous boy trying to find his place in t  more

TYLER, Texas, July 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Space medicine team reaches for the stars to cure diseases By Kenny Bybee At first glance, the words "space medicine" may bring to mind images of astronauts floating in zero gravity and managing emergencies aboard distant spacecraft. But for Bentley Bobrow, MD, UTHealth Houston's inaugural vice president for health care innovation, and Kris Lehnhardt, MD, the first director of the UTHealth  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * How social media can help abuse survivors heal UTA study finds young people use digital platforms to process trauma, find support and seek help * New research from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that social media platforms can play a potentially life-saving role for young people navigating difficult circumstances at home. UT Arlington social work assistant p  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Math model sheds light on Alzheimer's spread UTA study shows how brain networks and genes interact to drive the disease's progression * Mathematics may not be the first thing people associate with Alzheimer's disease research. But for Pedro Maia, an assistant professor of mathematics and data science at The University of Texas at Arlington, analyzing how different parts o  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Scholarship honors legacy of 'The Prince' of Arlington New endowment supports hospitality students and celebrates legacy of Prince Lebanese Grill founder * The University of Texas at Arlington has established the Francis Kobty Scholarship in Hospitality Management, honoring the legacy of beloved Arlington restaurateur Francis Kobty, founder of Prince Lebanese Grill. Made possible   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * New AI Tool Accelerates mRNA-Based Treatments for Viruses, Cancers, Genetic Disorders AUSTIN, Texas -- A new artificial intelligence model can improve the process of drug and vaccine discovery by predicting how efficiently specific mRNA sequences will produce proteins, both generally and in various cell types. The new advance, developed through an academic-industrial partnership between The Uni  more

DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT technician shows everyone can contribute to groundbreaking research DENTON (UNT), Texas -- John Sullivan starts his work just before the sun rises. Every day, a captive audience awaits his arrival, making sure their environment is in perfect condition for them to grow but not necessarily thrive. "My first instinct is to help them, but research is different. My inclination to help is often inc  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Study sheds light on cilia's function in cells, role in diseases UTSW findings help answer fundamental biological questions, could lead to treatments for related disorders, researchers say * A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structu  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA honored for transfer student success Dallas Promise recognizes UTA's leadership in access, student success and economic mobility * The University of Texas at Arlington recently received the College Transfer Award at the 2025 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards for enrolling the highest number of transfer students among participating colleges and universities from 201  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA researcher earns NSF CAREER award for AV security Grant supports development of cybersecurity methods to protect autonomous vehicles from multi-layered attacks * Habeeb Olufowobi, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation t  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA study links police fatigue to performance risks Officers want better sleep but face barriers such as shift work, job pressure and emotional fatigue * Police understand the importance of sleep--but for many, the nature of the job makes it hard to get enough of it. A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington, published in Policing: An International Journal, ex  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA unveils supercomputing research hub $2.1 million cluster will support data-intensive research in AI, imaging, energy modeling and more across campus * The University of Texas at Arlington has launched a $2.1 million supercomputing hub, expanding its capacity to support data-intensive research, including work powered by artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. T  more

EL PASO, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Researchers Boost Microalgae Biofuel Yields with Nanotechnology EL PASO, Texas (July 24, 2025) - As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing - especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve bio  more

EL PASO, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Students Place Eighth at National Cybersecurity Tournament Outranked more than 50 universities, including UT Austin and Texas A&M * EL PASO, Texas (July 15, 2025) - A team of undergraduates at The University of Texas at El Paso earned a top eight finish at the first annual Hack the Madness cybersecurity tournament. The competition featured 64 universities from across the country  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW Research: Anaphylaxis hospital stays, LDL-lowering drug, and more Studies look at children's ED visits, a new class of medication, and a treatment for urothelial carcinoma Shorter hospital stays safe for most children with anaphylaxis * Up to 5% of the U.S. population has experienced anaphylaxis - a severe allergic reaction triggered by foods, medications, in  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW researchers identify new immunotherapy target Study uncovers hormone's role in weakening body's defenses against cancer * Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how a hormone interacts with a receptor on the surface of immune cells to shield cancer cells from the body's natural defenses. The findings, published in Nature Immunology, coul  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy employees award $10,000 to Amarillo Children's Home Employees nominate Texas nonprofits to receive annual Employee Choice Grants * AMARILLO, Texas (July 24, 2025) -- Xcel Energy announced a $10,000 grant to Amarillo Children's Home, a nonprofit that provides safe, loving and restorative care for children in the Texas Panhandle, as part of Xcel Energy Foundation's 2025 Employee Choice Grant aw  more