PLANO, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * AI-Powered Robot by Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute Takes a Key Step Towards General-Purpose Humanoids * Joint research collaboration enables the Atlas humanoid robot to achieve autonomous whole-body manipulation and locomotion behaviors using Large Behavior Models BOSTON (Aug. 20, 2025) - Today, Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced a big ste  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * An Alaskan volcano could help SMU scientists understand why 'stealthy' volcanoes erupt without warning Scientists are figuring out what lies beneath those quiet threats -- volcanoes that don't give any notice before erupting. * Some volcanoes don't give much -- or any -- warning before they blow. Veniaminof, Alaska, is one of them: it is a "stealthy" volcano, which doesn't show the traditional   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Computational approach meets biology to connect neural progenitor cells with human disorders For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This view has since shifted dramatically and neurogenesis - the birth of new neurons - is now a widely accepted phenomenon in the adult brain, offering promising avenues for treating many neurological conditi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Navigating pre-storm anxiety After experiencing catastrophic storms from near and far, anxiety might creep up when you hear about the next weather event. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist offers tips to maintain distress ahead of upcoming storms. People might exhibit symptoms of distress before a storm: increased irritability, changes in sleep and appetite, concentration problems and social wit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases A collaboration including Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) has produced a breakthrough in how to study and classify complex diseases. The new method, called the Causal Pivot, gives researchers a powerful way to detect hidden  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar And Hunt Energy Company, L.P. Sign Long-Term Strategic Agreement to Deliver Power Solutions for Data Centers IRVING, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Hunt Energy Company, L.P. (Hunt Energy) today announced a long-term strategic collaboration agreement focused on delivering highly efficient, independent energy production. Wit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Chao family gift supports, names Rice University's 12th residential college * Amid unprecedented enrollment growth, Rice University will open its 12th residential college, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao College -- referred to as Chao College -- made possible by a generous gift from the Chao family foundation led by Houston business leaders and siblings Dorothy Chao Jenkins, James Chao and Rice Trustee Emeri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Leaning into Argentina's shale growth opportunities Chevron expects Vaca Muerta to play a larger role in its portfolio in the coming years. * For more than a decade, Chevron has been pursuing oil and gas resources in Argentina's Vaca Muerta Formation--and it's not about to stop. Chevron expects the region to have a larger role in its portfolio in coming years. "We remain focused on Argentina an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on California Legislature Sending a New Congressional Map to Voters * Following the California legislature's passage of a measure to put a new congressional map and temporary redistricting process before the voters in November to counter the Republican gerrymander in Texas, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "House Democrats will not l  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Expands Sailings in California and Texas with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Itineraries CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2025) -- Today, Disney Cruise Line releases the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, offering West Coast and Texas families more sailings in their backyard with even more voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries invite guests to create lasting memories w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC on the Passage of Trump's Gerrymandered Congressional Map Through the Texas House Texas Democrats fought like hell and rallied the entire nation * Today, Texas House Republicans voted to pass Trump's rigged congressional maps out of the Texas House of Representatives. Texas Democrats fought valiantly against this passage, breaking quorum for two weeks and enduring bomb threats, threats of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Exclusive concert experiences in Seoul, LA and Tokyo in partnership with SEVENTEEN * Airbnb is teaming up with global K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN to offer guests around the world immersive and unforgettable new ways to experience their next gig-trip. Expanding on the success of SEVENTEEN's 10th Anniversary Airbnb Experience launched in Seoul earlier this year, we'v  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and staff convocation highlights changes and growth at Lamar University By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) kicked off the 2025-26 school year with President Jaime Taylor's convocation address on Monday, Aug. 18 in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Faculty and staff were served lunch before the event began. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Brett Welch opened th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * From art to medicine: How SMU researchers are using AI to solve real-world problems As an R1 university, SMU is driving AI innovation across campus and beyond. * From drug discovery and education to economics and earth science, SMU researchers are using AI to tackle a wide range of real-world challenges. SMU's high-performance computing capabilities -- made up of NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and ManeFrame III --  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From One Ocean to Intern: Tom Parkinson's Journey with KBR * Tom Parkinson's journey with KBR started long before his current summer internship, beginning through a school sustainability program, a family legacy, and a spark of curiosity which has long since fuelled his engineering ambitions. Having recently finished his se  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * From Snacks to Stacks: 7-Eleven, Inc. Gives Customers A Chance to Win $5,000 Every Day of the Year The retailer has awarded over $1 million to loyal customers who shop with 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards so far in 2025 * IRVING, Texas (August 19, 2025) -- 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, is giving back to loyal customers through its Make My Day With $5K program. Laun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Greeley stampede is riding high, with chevron's support As the presenting sponsor of Colorado's Greeley Stampede, Chevron is working to ensure that a beloved Colorado tradition continues for years to come. * It's been 20 years since Justin Watada began working for the Greeley Stampede, one of summer's high points for people living in Northern Colorado--and far beyond. It's a 12-d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Henry Cuellar Voted Against Saving Texans $3,945 * A new report found out of touch Democrat Henry Cuellar voted AGAINST saving Texas taxpayers $3,945 by opposing expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies, and common sense relief like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and a Social Security tax cut. Radical Democrat Henry Cuellar instead vowed to massively raise taxes on working   more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU celebrates unprecedented giving Howard Payne University celebrated a record year in gifts to the university, with more than $12.39 million received from June 2024 to May 2025. This marks the highest fundraising year in university history. Significant gifts were received for campus improvements, totaling $5.99 million that included projects like the Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Woody and Mik  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel HOUSTON, TX, August 18, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel, located at 2609 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas 76021. The property was purchased by I & A Development & Construction, based in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2025: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair Martin, Gov. Newsom, Sen. Booker, and TX State Rep. Collier Hold Press Call On CA Ballot Measure TX Rep. Collier Threatened With a Felony for Joining Press Call From Bathroom * Today, DNC Chair Ken Martin, California Governor Gavin Newsom, US Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Texas State Representative Nicole Collier (D-TX) held a press call highlighting the impo  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * John Deere Employees Raise $200K for Central Texas Flood Relief Employees rallied together to provide support after devastating flooding * In July, severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, devastated the community, tragically claiming lives and displacing thousands. This natural disaster will require months,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR and BMT Join Forces to Strengthen Maritime Sustainment Outcomes * KBR and BMT have entered into a strategic relationship to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy platforms. This collaboration unites two experienced defence partners with a shared vision for a more integrate  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Announces Dividend Declaration * HOUSTON, August 20, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share on the company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to be paid on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 15, 2025.   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University cuts ribbon on new intramural field By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) officials cut the ribbon on the school's new intramural field on Monday, Aug. 18, marking the completion of a project designed to enhance student life and provide year-round recreational opportunities. The event drew students, faculty, alumni and university leaders, many of whom had gathered less than a year ago for the fi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Local survey reveals hidden scale of food insecurity in Harris County * For the first time, the Kinder Institute has collected in-depth data focused on food insecurity in Harris County and the results suggest the prevalence of food insecurity is well above the national average. In Harris County, the struggle to put food on the table appears to be both more common -- and more severe -- than national statisti  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 10-Suite Retail Property in Pflugerville, Texas PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, Aug. 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 Windermere Drive Retail Center, a 10-suite shopping center in Pflugerville, Texas. "This transac  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 19 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 61-Room Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites in Athens, Texas ATHENS, Texas, Aug. 18, 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 61-room Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites in Athens, Texas. Skyler  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * A MEG powerhouse: How UTSW is pushing the limits of brain research, care Dedicated team is expanding uses for the precision imaging tool to help epilepsy patients and delve deeper into Alzheimer's, concussion, and other neurological conditions * Most days, neurologist Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, M.D., M.P.H., FAAN, FACNS, FAES, can be found staring at rows of brain signals on mu  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Millions Of Malaria Diagnoses May Actually Be Brucellosis, Texas A&M Researchers Find A new study estimates up to 7 million people receive incorrect diagnoses each year, leaving patients without proper treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition. By Megan Bennett Brucellosis is a serious and often neglected disease endemic to many low- and middle-income countries around the world. Because it   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New Airbnb Originals from Conan O'Brien and more all-stars available now * Starting today, more extraordinary creators, artists, and cultural icons are inviting guests into their worlds through Airbnb Originals from LA to Tokyo, Mexico City to Paris, New York to Seoul. Whether it's learning the art of ballet with renowned prima ballerina Isabella Boylston, discov  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases, paves way for personalized genetic medicine * A 3D illustration of a strand of DNA (stock photo). A collaboration between Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) has produced a breakthrough in how to study and classify complex diseases. The ne  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates Sale of 200-Unit Value-Add Multifamily Property in Southwest Austin Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Nichols Park Apartment Homes, a 200-unit value-add multifamily property located at 5001 Convict Hill Road in southwest Austin, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Senior Managing Director Jim Young, Vice Chairman Patton Jones, Managing Director Andrew Dickson and Executi  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement To Acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 Billion in Accretive Transaction * Enhances Nexstar's Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Drive Increased Profitab  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TEGNA Inc. For $6.2 Billion In Accretive Transaction Enhances Nexstar's Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Drive Increased  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On National Radio Day, DSCC Launches New Rural Radio Ad Slamming Senate Republicans for Cutting Rural Radio Funding * On National Radio Day, the DSCC is airing a new rural radio ad campaign in battleground states slamming Senate Republicans for slashing rural radio funding, a move that threatens to eliminate life-saving weather alerts, local news, and a critical way for rural communit  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * On the go while on the fly: Provisions by Admirals Club lounge opens at Charlotte Douglas International Airport * FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines continues to enhance the customer experience for Admirals Club (r) customers with the grand opening of the Provisions by Admirals Club(sm) lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This innovative grab-and-go lounge concep  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Our new feature to educate guests on water safety * This summer, we saw more travelers than ever search for Airbnb listings close to the water. As Labor Day approaches, guests are continuing to search for a place to get away that has access to a pool, lake or beach. 1 As interest in waterfront listings continues to grow, we want to offer our guests information an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists launch powerful new online tool to streamline mineral identification * Stock photo of the mineral bornite. Identifying a mineral might sound straightforward: analyze its chemistry, compare it to known minerals and voila. But for geologists, this process can be a time-consuming puzzle requiring specialized expertise and a lot of manual calculation. Now, a team of researchers at Rice Univers  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists pioneer transfer-free method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics * A team of materials scientists at Rice University has developed a new way to grow ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components. The method, described in a study published in ACS Applied Electronic Materials, could help streamline the integration of two-dimensional materials into next-generation elect  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's top innovation exec headed for University of Virginia * Paul Cherukuri After more than a decade of outstanding leadership at Rice University, Paul Cherukuri, the university's top innovation executive, will be leaving his post to accept a position at the University of Virginia. Cherukuri, Rice's inaugural vice president for innovation and chief innovation officer, plans to depart from his position a  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Receives $400K THECB Grant to Help Reduce Mental Health Disparities Among Low-Income Adults in Laredo Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has received a $400,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) Minority Health Grant Program to help reduce mental health disparities among low-income adults in Laredo.   more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU'S SBDC Offers QuickBooks Online Course Friday, Oct. 3 Texas A&M International University's Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will offer an in-person QuickBooks Online course Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This hands-on training is led by a certified business advisor and is designed to help small business owners and profess  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife empowers Texas sheep and goat production Expo equips producers with tools to tackle threats and build resilient operations By Kay Ledbetter Parasites, predators, forage variability and market pressures challenge Texas sheep and goat producers, making resilience more critical than ever. To help producers stay ah  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Cracking the code of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks Magalhaes melds entomology, epidemiology to safeguard human, animal health By Adam Russell Tereza Magalhaes, Ph.D., is living an old, oft-used adage: "Science saves lives, one discovery at a time." Magalhaes, a vector biologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use keychain-sized device for insights on personalized nutrition By Ashley Vargo A handheld sensor and innovative technique developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists could one day offer a noninvasive alternative to food di  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Restoring mined lands through research and training Texas A&M AgriLife supports surface mining reclamation with science-backed expertise and collaborations By Kay Ledbetter In Texas, surface mine reclamation is a decades-long process - one that requires scientific precision, environmental insight and strong collaboration. For ne  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M At The Forefront Of AI Research From business to health care to space, Texas A&M University is advancing the future of artificial intelligence through world-changing research. * There is no denying that artificial intelligence is here to stay. Leveraging the tools around AI to solve some of today's most challenging issues while improving life on Earth -- and beyond -- is essential. Researche  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students Show Off Catalyst-Based Research Fatima Mahnaz and Somtochukwu Lambert presented their research on radio frequency heating and sustainable fuels at the North American Catalysis Society meeting. By Raven Wuebker Ph.D. candidates Fatima Mahnaz and Somtochukwu Lambert received the Richard J. Kokes Travel Award, enabling them to attend the 29th North American Meeting of   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Three Engineering Faculty Members Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards The awards will support faculty work to solve complex engineering challenges in different fields. By Lalain Aquino Three Texas A&M University College of Engineering faculty members received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award in 2025 for novel and  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * How Nonprofits Build Trust And Sustain Impact After Disaster Directly after a natural disaster, nonprofits receive a surge of donations and funding. A Texas A&M University professor says it's essential for nonprofits to utilize these initial resources strategically to ensure long-term support. By Emma Lawson When crisis strikes and a community is at its lowest point, nonprofits often take on the respons  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Is Your Health Care Provider Really Listening To You? Researchers identify six key listening strategies that can lead to the best care possible. By Lesley Henton When you visit a doctor, you expect them to listen. But in today's fast-paced health care system, real listening -- the kind that makes you feel seen, heard and understood -- can be the first thing to go. A new article, co-authored by  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Record honey bee losses prompt AgriLife Extension webinar Statewide honey bee specialist hosts free webinar Aug. 29 to discuss pollinator health and potential solutions By Karn Dhingra Texas beekeepers lost 61% of their honey bee colonies -- nearly 60,000 hives over the past year, according to the most recent statewide s  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Using Math To Turn Music Into Art A Texas A&M professor has found an unexpected way to turn music into art by using mathematical algorithms. * At Texas A&M University, anything is possible -- even creating art from music using mathematical algorithms. Just ask Dr. Timothy A. Davis, a professor in the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, who is using sparse matrices to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Texas House Moves Closer To Approving New Congressional Map * WASHINGTON (August 20, 2025)- The Texas State House is scheduled to vote on a proposed new congressional election map this Wednesday. The redistricting plan would add five new congressional districts and would help the GOP in midterm elections. The initiative has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers, some of whom have chosen to leave the stat  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas Quantum Summit Comes To Texas A&M Sept. 19-20 Inaugural event will bring together eight research universities with industry leaders and government policymakers to establish Texas at the forefront of quantum technologies. * The first Texas Quantum Summit, hosted by Texas A&M University on Sept. 19-20, will bring together researchers, industry leaders and policymakers to accelerate the state's leade  more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare 'Powerhouse of Science' in the United States By Erin Prater Nirvay Sah is not your typical medical researcher. The young father began his medical career treating animals instead of people. He graduated from veterinary school in Nepal in 2016 before moving to Hawaii to study animal science -- then to Texas, where he earned his doctoral   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Carbon Capture By Jonathan Adams Sometimes less really is more -- at least that is the case when it comes to improving carbon capture systems, according to a team of researchers at the University of Houston. Led by Mim Rahimi, a professor at UH's Cullen College of Engineering, the team made two significant breakthroughs that could reduce the cost of capturing   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University Launches Wayhaven AI Coach to Complement Other Wellness Systems, Human Support By Kelly Schafler The University of Houston aims to bridge gaps in on-campus mental health services with new investments in personnel and Wayhaven -- an artificial intelligence-driven wellness coach. The chatbot and app will complement care provided by UH's licensed clinicians, providing free support to students this   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Professor Creates New Drug Delivery System to Tackle Lupus System Targets Spleen Where Cells are Lurking By Laurie Fickman With a $1 million Impact Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, Tianfu Wu, a University of Houston biomedical engineer, is developing a method to send medication directly to the spleen where certain immune cells cause the disease known as lupus, or Systemic Lu  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Eye health checkups: one more item for back-to-school checklists By Krystle Gabele August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month -- just in time for students heading back to the classroom. According to Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eye health and safety, estimates that 1 out of every 122 children has permanent vision loss. This is a concerning stat  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Combating the hidden health crisis of childhood inactivity how to reverse eight hours of sitting with evidence-based movement strategies Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a new UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this inaugural edition, we explore pediatric medicine's overlooked epidemic, childhood inactivity, and t  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health researchers awarded $2 million collaborative NIJ grant By Nicole Luna With support from a $2 million collaborative grant from the National Institute of Justice, researchers from UNT Health Fort Worth are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop new software to help forensic anthropologists accurately identify human remains. The project, titled "  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UT System Regents Award UTEP $118M for Campus Revitalization Regents also approve new Student Union project at their August meeting * The University of Texas System Board of Regents allocated $118 million to fund maintenance projects to refresh and revitalize the UTEP campus during their regular August meeting today. The funds will be distributed over three years to address critical   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Cancer-associated nerve injury leads to chronic inflammation and immunotherapy resistance * Study finds cancer cells break down protective nerve coverings, leading to nerve injury and chronic inflammation * These nerve injuries drive immune exhaustion and immunotherapy resistance * Targeting the cancer-induced nerve injury pathway can reverse resistance and improve   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Novel tool helps identify key targets to strengthen CAR NK cell therapies * Researchers developed the first genome-wide CRISPR screening tool for primary human natural killer (NK) cells * Study revealed critical regulators of NK cell activity that can be targeted to improve chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) NK cell therapies * Findings open new avenues for developing   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA expands training for local workforce west New hands-on courses equip west Fort Worth and Parker County residents with in-demand career skills * As the University of Texas at Arlington continues to serve the communities of west Fort Worth and Parker County, its Extension and Extended Campus is working with industry partners to offer professional training courses that will benefi  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP President: Research at UTEP Remains Strong In annual State of the University address, UTEP President praises numerous research successes * In her state of the University address during UTEP's 2025 Convocation, President Heather Wilson congratulated University researchers for the continued strength of their work, touting a number of recent and successful University research initi  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston becomes go-to resource for health cost clarity By Lisa Raynor-Keck Texans won a major victory for health cost transparency in June with the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature, which provided funding support to the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and established the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program (HICCAP) -- both housed at UTHealth Houston School o  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute, new Department of Cardiovascular Medicine to advance cardiovascular care, research and education Renowned interventional cardiologist and academic leader Dr. Hani Jneid named Inaugural Chair of the new department * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is proud to announce two major advancements in cardiovascular health: the est  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Vacation is More Fun When it's Flexible! Introducing Getaways by Southwest Airline begins selling vacation packages through an in-house product that allows Customers to book a getaway with less stress * DALLAS, TX--August 19, 2025--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is creating more opportunities for Customers to book their vacations with the launch of their in-house packaged vacations product--Getaways by  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Wrinkles in atomically thin materials unlock ultraefficient electronics * Wrinkles can be an asset -- especially for next-generation electronics. Rice University scientists have discovered that tiny creases in two-dimensional materials can control electrons' spin with record precision, opening the path to ultracompact, energy-efficient electronic devices. Representation of electron spins in a bent 2D materi  more