HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Major leap in bioelectronic sensing': Rice researchers turn bacteria into tiny pollution detectors * Researchers at Rice University have engineered E. coli to act as living multiplexed sensors, allowing these genetically modified cells to detect and respond to multiple environmental toxins simultaneously by converting their biological responses into readable electrical signals. This innovation opens the door  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. is Revving Up Nostalgia with New Exclusive Hot Wheels Collection The collaboration between Mattel, Inc. and 7-Eleven brings back the thrill of play with the first-ever branded Hot Wheels die-cast car * IRVING, Texas (July 29, 2025) - 7-Eleven, Inc. is flashing back to the glory days of die-cast dreams for an epic collaboration with Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT). The new 7-Elev  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A violent illegal immigrant attacked ICE agents. Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford are to blame. * A violent criminal illegal immigrant - who entered the U.S. thanks to Democrats' and Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford's open border policies - attacked ICE agents with scissors. This is the latest in a string of brutal attacks against ICE officers: * An active shooter   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards Outstanding programming and professional excellence recognized at state and national levels By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources county agents from across the state recently received recognition at their stat  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- AT&T issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * AT&T Announces Dual Listing on NYSE Texas AT&T (NYSE:T) announced today the dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas, the newly launched fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas, Texas, effective Aug. 1, 2025. "AT&T has a longstanding relationship with the New York Stock Exchange, which has been integral to our continued financial growth and success," said John Stankey, AT&T Chairm  more

COMMERCE, Texas, July 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Back to its Roots: Binnion Hall to Become ETAMU's Newest Student Housing When the renovation is complete, Binnion Hall will house up to 200 students. * After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University's most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Bats, poaching and the pulse of the forest: Rice researchers lead biodiversity study in Tanzania * One of the mist-netted bats the team caught and released (Photo credit: Andrea Rummel). Deep in the heart of Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains, a trio of Rice University researchers -- ecophysiologist Andrea Rummel, graduate student Annie Finneran and junior Caroline Pollan -- embarked on an ambitious summer field  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news on July 30, 2025: * * * How does metformin lower blood sugar? Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works. Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine and international collaborators have discovered a previously unrecognized new player mediating clinically relevant effects of metformin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news on July 30, 2025: * * * How the common fungus Candida albicans colonizes the gut About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe that causes serious diseases in many organs, including the urinary tract, lungs and brain. Understanding how this fungus col  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation provides $1 million disaster relief grant to The Salvation Army Houston Area Command The grant will support disaster relief planning and response efforts in the Greater Houston area * HOUSTON - August 1, 2025 - As part of its ongoing commitment to support community preparedness and resilience, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation today presented a $1 million grant to The Salvatio  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * chevron reports second quarter 2025 results * Reported earnings of $2.5 billion; adjusted earnings of $3.1 billion * Record production; 1 million BOE per day in the Permian Basin * Returned $5.5 billion cash to shareholders; 13 straight quarters of over $5 billion * Completed acquisition of Hess Corporation in July * HOUSTON, Texas, August 1, 2025 - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earn  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Choose What You Prefer! New Fare Bundles, Extra Legroom Seats, Assigned Seating, and St. Thomas, USVI, Now on Sale Airline will begin its new seating and boarding process January 27, 2026. Seat maps on Southwest.com allow Customers to choose the seat they prefer. * DALLAS--July 29, 2025--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Customers have more choice from booking to arrival beginning today with assigned and   more

PLANO, Texas, July 31 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Comfort and Style Mile After Mile in the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander * * Spacious and Functional Multi-Purpose Interior with Adult-Sized Third Row Seating * Large Rear Cargo Area with 97.5 cu. ft. of Space with Rear Seats Folded Down * Three Powertrain Choices - a 2.4L Turbo Gas Option, a 2.5L Hybrid, and a 2.4L Turbo Hybrid MAX, All with Available All-Wheel Drive * Toyot  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on the Release of Texas' Gerrymandered Congressional Map * Following the release of Texas Republicans' proposed, clearly gerrymandered congressional map, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz issued the following statement: "From the beginning of this broken process, Texas Republicans' only objective has been to follow orders from DC party bosses desperate to try and   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Democrat Henry Cuellar is in Deep Trouble in Court and at the Ballot Box * Out of touch Democrat Henry Cuellar is facing federal bribery charges as South Texas voters flee today's radical Democrat Party. In both a desperate and hypocritical move, Democrats have remained SILENT on the fact that Henry Cuellar allegedly accepted " $600,000 in bribes between 2014 and 2021 from a Mexican bank  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil announces second-quarter 2025 results * "The second quarter, once again, proved the value of our strategy and competitive advantages, which continue to deliver for our shareholders no matter the market conditions or geopolitical developments," said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. "We achieved our highest   more

SEGUIN, Texas, July 30 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Four From TLU Attend 2025 Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference: Ethical Leadership in a Changing World Every year, faculty, administrators, and thought leaders from Lutheran colleges and universities across the nation gather for the Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education Conference at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They come together to discuss the distinctive role they play in high  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, July 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: * * * From engines to machining: TSTC student enhances skills for future business Jose Loera, a recent graduate of Texas State Technical College's Automotive Technology program, is now building on his technical expertise in the Precision Machining Technology program at TSTC's Harlingen campus. His continued education is part of a long-term dream of someday opening his own automotive shop. "Before I graduat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GOP gains among Latinos reshape the battlefield Against Henry Cuellar * Republican gains among Latino voters are completely reshaping the battlefield in Texas because Latino voters see Republicans as the party of commonsense and out of touch Democrats like Henry Cuellar as the party of lunacy. In TX-28 alone, voters have shifted toward Republicans by 26.4% from 2016-2024...and GOP vote sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GOP gains among Latinos reshape the battlefield Against Vicente Gonzalez * Republican gains among Latino voters are completely reshaping the battlefield in Texas because Latino voters see Republicans as the party of commonsense and out of touch Democrats like Vicente Gonzalez as the party of lunacy. In TX-34 alone, voters have shifted toward Republicans by 40.7% from 2016-2024...and GOP v  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Graduate by Hilton Debuts in Texas with Dallas Location, Now Open * Located steps from Southern Methodist University, the hotel offers 93 guest rooms, an outdoor pool and terrace, and a Tex-Mex style Smokehouse. DALLAS, Texas - Graduate by Hilton has officially opened its doors in Dallas, marking the brand's first hotel in Texas. Situated in Highland Park, directly across f  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston employers face emerging opportunities to lower health care costs with price transparency data, according to Baker Institute report * A new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy compares the cost of receiving care at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center using insurers' price transparency files. The data suggests  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Interns innovate for impact at Rice's Summer Experience in Engineering Design showcase * Rice's Summer Experience in Engineering Design (SEED) interns present their projects at the showcase held July 24 (Photo credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University). In an impressive display of creativity, collaboration and global impact, undergraduate students from around the world gathered at Rice University's Bioscience Res  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Kavraki elected to European Academy of Sciences * Lydia Kavraki, a pioneering researcher in robotics, computational biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) at Rice University, has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences. This prestigious organization recognizes excellence in scientific advancement and innovation. Lydia Kavraki has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences. Photo by Jeff  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded FEED for Heavy Oil Program by Kuwait Oil Company * HOUSTON, July 29, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it will provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for Phase 1 of its heavy oil program for the South Ratqa field. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide FE  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded Program Management Consultancy Services Contract by TAQA Transmission * HOUSTON, July 28, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a Program Management Consultancy (PMC) services contract by Abu Dhabi Transmission Company PJSC (TAQA Transmission) for Phase 1 of its Nexus Scheme (Power & Water Pro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * LPL Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the "Company") today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting net income of $273 million, or $3.40 per share. This compares with $244 million, or $3.23 per share, in the second quarter of 2024 and $319 million, or $4.24 per share,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Closes Its Acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network SAN DIEGO - Aug. 1, 2025 - LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA), together with its subsidiaries, including LPL Financial LLC, announced the closing of its acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network ("Commonwealth"), a wealth management firm supporting approximately 3,000/* advisors ma  more

ENCINO, California, July 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Net-Leased Portillo's Restaurant Property in Houston HOUSTON, Texas, July 30, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Portillo's restaurant property in Houston, Texas. "Texas is quickly becoming Portil  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 30 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Completes Comprehensive Recapitalization Transaction eliminates more than $1.3 billion of existing debt and secures $300 million of new senior financing, meaningfully strengthening Mavenir's balance sheet. Mavenir well-positioned for sustained growth and long-term success. Siris remains controlling shareholder with su  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson and TOPPAN Holdings announce strategic alliance to co-develop organoid technology for evaluating cancer treatments * 3D cell culture technology may allow researchers to rapidly test a variety of treatments directly on patient biopsies * Teams will evaluate technology as clinical tool for personalized cancer therapy * Collaboration will aim to obtain CAP/CLIA cert  more

PLANO, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Meet the Winner of the Toyota 4Runner Landia Contest * PLANO, TEXAS (July 30, 2025) - After thousands of entries from across the country, one stood out - a person whose life is deeply rooted in the outdoors, someone who lives and breathes nature. Today, we're proud to announce the winner of our 4Runner Landia contest: Lauren Paulet Miller, an outdoor enthusiast whose passion for nat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * New oil and gas extraction technique saves time and money in the permian Triple-frac reduces costs per well by 12%. * After the oil and gas industry began using hydraulic fracturing in shale plays, it took less than 20 years for the U.S. to go from a net importer of oil to a net exporter of oil. "Without hydraulic fracturing, we would not be energy independent right now in the United States," sa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsumer Services] * * * New Whole Foods Market in McKinney, Texas, to Open August 27 * McKinney, Tx. (July 30, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 47,918 square-foot store, located at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas, on August 27. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The store's design will combine modern  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Trophy Dallas Office Tower, The Link at Uptown Transaction is the Largest for an Office Property in Dallas Year-to-Date[1] * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged the $218 million sale  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas (August 1, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on Frida  more

IRVING, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Television Stations Help Raise Nearly $1.4 Million to Assist Victims of Flooding in Central Texas * Nexstar Media Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Relief Efforts Employees Volunteer to Gather and Distribute Essential Supplies IRVING, TX (July 30, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its television station  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces Dividend HOUSTON -- July 30, 2025 -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on common stock, payable on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 10, 2025. About Occidental Occidental is an international   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- PNC Financial Services Group issued the following news release: * * * PNC Capital Markets LLC Leads Historic $427 Million Bond Sale for ILTexas, Setting Charter School Sector Record DALLAS, July 30, 2025 - PNC Capital Markets LLC announced it served as senior manager for the landmark June 2025 financing for International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas), guiding the successful pricing and closing of the $427.6 million bond issuance, the largest bond sale in c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 1 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU-led mission helping bring closure, connection at WWII crash site More than 80 years after a U.S. bomber was shot down in western Germany, a team led by a Portland State University professor is working to bring closure and healing to the families of the missing crewmen and surrounding communities. In partnership with the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), archaeologists, cultural and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Biotech Launch Pad welcomes Carolyn Ng to external advisory board * The Rice Biotech Launch Pad, a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of Rice University's health and medical technology discoveries into cures, announced today the appointment of Carolyn Ng to its external advisory board. A current business unit partner at TPG Life Sciences Innovations, Ng brings expertise in bi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Philip Bedient to testify before Texas Legislative Committees on flood preparedness and response * Philip Bedient, director of Rice University's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center, will testify before a joint hearing of the Texas Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding and the Texas House Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Say it Again: LT Puts Legacy on Display with HOF Jacket Donation LaDanian Tomlinson had just begun introductions: TCU, NFL, Hall of Fame and ... "Say it again," TCU strength coach Kaz Kazadi yelled out, "Pro Football Hall of Fame." "First ballot," LT added. The 2025 Horned Frog football players had gathered and began to whoop, a din that only grew as LT pulled out his gold Pro Football Hall of Fame ja  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 30 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA alumnus and Tomberlain Insurance Group president to speak at summer undergraduate commencement ceremony NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Cole Tomberlain, president of The Tomberlain Insurance Group based in Longview, will give the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University's summer graduation ceremony for undergraduates at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in Johnson Coliseum. All master's and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Simple solution to save lives globally: Low-cost 'SimpleSilo' offers hope for babies with gastroschisis * A healthcare worker cares for a baby at the Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya (Photo credit: Sophie Bochaberi). In low-resource settings, babies born with gastroschisis -- a congenital condition in which the developing intestines extend outside the body through a hole in th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Announces Governance Changes Rakesh Gangwal steps down as independent Chair, remains on the Board. Doug Brooks appointed as new independent Chair. * DALLAS, July 31, 2025--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the appointment of Doug Brooks as the new independent Chair of the Board, effective Aug. 1, 2025. This appointment follows Rakesh Gangwal's decision to step down from h  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Superconductivity's halo: Rice theoretical physicist helps map rare high-field phase * A puzzling form of superconductivity that arises only under strong magnetic fields has been mapped and explained by a research team including Andriy Nevidomskyy, professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University. Their findings, published in Science July 31, detail how uranium ditelluride (UTe2) develops a superconducti  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU SBDC Presents Workshop on HUB Certification, Contracting Process Texas A&M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will host a free Workshop, "HUB Ready: From Certification to Contracts," on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the TAMIU Academic Innovation Center, Room 125. Open to entrepreneurs and business o  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's 'Umatter' Recharges Student Mental Health Resources As part of its enduring commitment to health, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) provides enrolled students a convenient way to prioritize their mental health...with "Umatter," a free, confidential mental health care app as close as their smartphone. The Umatter Health Student Sup  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Blood, bugs connect students to forensics and entomology Texas A&M Department of Entomology camps offer hands-on experiences in insect science and forensic investigation By Adam Russell There were bugs, fake blood and a lot of science. Middle and high school students from across the U.S. got a hands-on introduction to forensics,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies By Jonathan Stuckey Landowners and municipalities in 33 Central Texas counties are eligible to apply for cost-share reimbursement for wildfire mitigation practices through the Tex  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors By Sarah Fuller Texas aquaculture remains strong, with significant growth occurring over the last five years, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist and director of the AgriLife Extension Aquatic  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed takes next step toward humanitarian use Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan sign agreement for commercial release of trait By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife Research has reached a major milestone in increasing the value of cotton, marking the initial step toward commercial adoption of food-in  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * White-tailed deer symposium scheduled Aug. 29 in Robstown New World screwworm, chronic wasting disease, management practices highlighted By Blair Fannin New World screwworm and chronic wasting disease will be part of a comprehensive look at white-tailed deer management practices throughout the Coastal Bend region during a symposi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Professor Uses Immersive Technology To Push The Limits Of Teaching Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo utilizes immersive technology and artificial intelligence to create virtual hands-on learning experiences that enhance student engagement and skill development. * How do you teach an ER nurse how to palpate the abdomen of a pregnant patient or learn where to position a stethoscope when listening to their  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M System To Lead $59.8M Autonomous Helicopter Wildfire Response Initiative State and federal partners join forces at Bush Combat Development Complex to revolutionize wildfire response by testing AI-powered, pilotless helicopters. * The Texas Legislature recently appropriated $59.8 million for the Texas A&M University System's George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex to develop a way to use pil  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering Professor Selected as Editor for an International Journal Dr. Qingsheng Wang's established publication history and expertise led to his appointment as editor of one of his field's most prestigious journals. By Raven Wuebker Chemical engineering professor Dr. Qingsheng Wang has been named the newest editor for the Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process I  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Faster, Smarter, Energy-Efficient Sensors with New Digital Twin Drs. Linda Katehi and Jian Tao are developing digital twin technology to create customizable, AI-powered sensor systems that can be built faster, more affordably and with better performance. By Katie Satterlee From drones to security systems, a team of researchers at Texas A&M University is reimagining how future t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The Key to Lowering Your Water Bill May Already Be at Your Door Using doorbell cameras to measure rainfall could help conserve thousands of gallons of irrigation water -- and save you money. By Alyssa Schaechinger Doorbell cameras are already used for home security. But what if they could save you money on your water bill? Researchers from Texas A&M University have   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * AI Turns Drone Footage Into Disaster Response Maps In Minutes A system developed at Texas A&M uses drone imagery and artificial intelligence to rapidly assess damage after hurricanes and floods, offering life-saving insights in minutes. By Lesley Henton A tool developed at Texas A&M University is set to transform how emergency responders assess damage after disasters. The technology, known as CLARKE (Co  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Nature-Inspired Virtual Reality Boosts Emotional Well-Being In Older Adults Living With Dementia Texas A&M study finds immersive VR nature experiences improve mood and quality of life. By Ann Kellett Exposure to nature -- even in a virtual setting -- can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. That's the main finding from a pilot study led by  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * A New Path For History Graduates A Texas A&M University professor emeritus believes adding a policy option to history programs would benefit graduate students and policymakers alike. By Kara Socol Traditional jobs for historians are dwindling. Historical perspectives are critical to effective policy creation. To Dr. Jonathan Coopersmith, Texas A&M University professor emeritus of history, the logic   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Uncertainty Remains, But More Turn To Cannabis For Chronic Health Issues Texas A&M-led research links pain, stress and multiple health diagnoses to increasing cannabis use, raising concerns about health risks. By Ann Kellett Cannabis use is gaining popularity in the United States, driven by growing legalization, public acceptance and diverse methods of consumption. More people than ever before support i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2025 award winners Professional association recognizes AgriLife Extension agents and staff for outreach, impact By Kay Ledbetter Exceptional achievements by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program agents and associates were   more

PLANO, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change * PLANO, Texas (July 29, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that Janette Hostettler, group vice president, TMNA, and vice president, Manufacturing, Toyota Kentucky, will retire effective September 15, 2025. Hostettler is responsible for the overall management of vehicle manufacturing and organization at Toy  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find interbreeding intervention for Florida panthers decreased effects of harmful mutations This positive change could be temporary without continued protection, scientists say Key takeaways * In 1995, panthers from Texas were introduced to the Sunshine State in an attempt to preserve the Florida panther population from inbreeding leading toward extinction. * A new  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Optometry Researcher Provides New Hope for Injured Corneas Drug Under Development Could Restore Sight to Those with Corneal Scarring By Laurie Fickman Consider the cornea: the eye's transparent, dome-shaped surface that provides most of its focusing power and serves as a protective barrier. It directs light onto the retina for sharp vision and shields the eye from dust, debris and har  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Harris County Residents Want More Sports, Entertainment Survey Also Found Support for Using Public Funding for Renovations to NRG Stadium and the Astrodome Key Takeaways * Three out of four Harris County voters support using some public funding to renovate NRG Stadium. 26% say the public should bear no cost for renovations; another 26% support public funding for 21%-40% of the cost. * 62% support   more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * No Clear Favorite in Congressional District 18 Race Hobby School Survey Suggests Tight Race in November Special Election Key Takeaways * The race to represent the 18th Congressional District remains tight, with likely voters split between four top candidates. * Democrats Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member, and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee each are backed by 19% of li  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Are microplastics making us age faster? UTA researchers explore how microplastics may affect muscle, brain health and aging in real-world settings * A new interdisciplinary research project at The University of Texas at Arlington is investigating how microplastics--tiny plastic particles found in food, water and everyday consumer products--may impact the health of aging adults, part  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth announces new M.S. in Clinical Nutrition coordinated program UNT Health Fort Worth has a new degree - a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition that will give students a path for becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist and allow them to enter one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietet  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSrep) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth Public Health Ph.D. students collaborate with faculty on published research Three Ph.D. students from the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth have recently co-authored publications alongside their faculty advisors. Second-year doctoral student Sophia Garza published her first first-author paper, titled "Approaches to Address Gender-Bas  more

DENTON, Texas, July 31 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT study abroad course explores growing industry of fan tourism DENTON (UNT), Texas -- This summer, University of North Texas students took their fandom overseas -- and studied it, too. In a new study abroad course in UNT's Department of Media Arts, Fan Tourism: Behavior and Business, students explored how fan communities travel to real-world sites tied to books, films, TV shows and other media.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Expands Research on AI Accuracy and Reliability to Support Breakthroughs in Science, Technology and the Workforce * AUSTIN, Texas -- A National Science Foundation artificial intelligence institute based at The University of Texas at Austin will receive continued funding for research that will improve the accuracy and reliability of AI models and lead to new drug development and improvements in clini  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Circadian gene may be a key to humans' unique cognitive abilities CLOCK gene, discovered by UTSW researcher, influences brain structure and function in addition to regulating circadian rhythm * The CLOCK gene, which serves as a master controller of circadian rhythms, may play a key role in the extraordinary cognitive abilities of humans as well as neuropsychiatric d  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA engineer earns NSF CAREER Award for AI research Grant supports advanced sensing and machine learning to improve additive manufacturing of metamaterials * Chen Kan, an assistant professor in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Sci  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA leads effort to help homes withstand hurricanes NSF grant funds app that recommends retrofits to reduce wind and flood damage to Texas coastal homes * Nur Yazdani, a civil engineering professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, is leading a team to develop a multi-level, interdisciplinary hurricane damage mitigation model for homes along the Texas coast. The goal is to   more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Plans to Award Nearly $3 Million in Mining Engineering Scholarships Every Year UT System Chancellor Zerwas Praises El Paso Legislators for $20 Million in Startup Funding * EL PASO, Texas (Aug. 1, 2025) -- Students enrolling in The University of Texas at El Paso's proposed mining engineering program will be eligible for nearly $3 million in scholarships that will be awarded annual  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW builds AI-driven system to improve data collection Powerful new tool speeds process of extracting information for research with near-perfect accuracy * A multidisciplinary team at UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pipeline that can quickly and accurately extract relevant information from complex, free-text med  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * What AI's Energy Demand Means for Lithium Supply Chains * Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force - reshaping society, industries, and now, energy systems. One of its most significant, yet less talked about, impacts is the sharp rise in electricity consumption. Powering AI at scale requires   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * When every second counts: OnStar's real-time role in Texas flood rescues As floodwaters surged across Texas in early July, General Motors' OnStar became an unexpected lifeline, transforming from an everyday convenience into a critical emergency response tool that helped save lives. As torrential rains hit the Texas hill country, OnStar activated its Crisis Mode across flood-affected regions, offering free emergency   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsumer Services] * * * Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture Launch National Effort to Wild U.S. Farmland * AUSTIN, Texas (July 29, 2025) - Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture today announced a transformative collaboration to launch a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. This visionary program, beginning in and around the  more