PLANO, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety and Style with New Standard Features and New FX Edition * * FX Edition Adds 18-inch Gloss White-Finished Alloy Wheels, Rear Wing and Sport Touring Seats with Orange Stitching * Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is Now Standard Across All Grades * 2.0L, Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Achieves 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. o  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * A fresh start at Brown: 127 transfer, visiting and resumed undergraduate students embrace orientation * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Whether they have just stepped off an airplane from London, wrapped up a semester in Texas or finished their service in the U.S. military, Brown University's incoming Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education (TRUE) students are already acclimating to campus life  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * A travel experience fit for a Queen City: American Airlines announces lounge investment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport * FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines continues to enhance the premium customer experience and invest in the Charlotte community with its latest plans to build a Flagship (r) lounge and expand its Admirals Club (r) lounge footprint at Charlotte Douglas Int  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ahead of the OSU Texas Game, Vivek Ramaswamy is Cheering for Texas * Columbus, Ohio- All eyes will be on Ohio Stadium this Saturday as the Buckeyes play Texas in a rematch of last season's playoff semifinals. But while Ohioans from every walk of life cheer on the Buckeyes, billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will actually be cheering for Texas after moving his business to Dallas just months before announcing his gu  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines named an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, providing fans with exclusive travel benefits and experiences * Airline strengthens local ties in hub city with high-impact, multiyear sports sponsorship CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - American Airlines, which operates its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), toda  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * American TikToker Juju Green AKA "Straw Hat Goofy" Joins iHeartMedia As Key Entertainment Contributor Beloved Pop Culture Creator to Deliver Weekly Movie Reviews and News Across iHeartMedia Platforms; and Hit Podcast Get Rec'd with Straw Hat Goofy Joins iHeartPodcasts * Los Angeles, CA - iHeartMedia announced today the addition of Juju Green--known to millions as Straw Hat Goofy--to its grow  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * As hurricane season peaks, Rice experts spotlight overlooked Houston flood risks beyond FEMA maps * Heavy rain overwhelms local drainage, creating yard-level flooding that official maps don't always capture. As we look back on Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina, Rice University experts say much of the region's flood risk still sits outside federally mapped zones. The perspective draws on published research in Po  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * AI reveals how protein modifications link mutations to disease Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that reveals how protein modifications link genetic mutations to disease. The method, called DeepMVP and published in Nature Methods, significantly outperforms previously published models and has implications for the development of novel t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Gene-diet interactions help regulate the body's daily rhythms Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have long known that certain core circadian clock genes help regulate these rhythms, a new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that there is an additional layer of r  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Grant renewal focuses on Superfund impact on preterm births Baylor College of Medicine received nearly $15 million from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to renew the Baylor-Rice Superfund Research Program (SRP). The five-year grant allows researchers to investigate how maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Superfund sites contributes to preterm births a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * One step closer to improving ER+ breast cancer patients' response to therapy A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, the most common type of this cancer. The team identified a biomarker in preclinical ER+ breast cancer models that indicates that the tumor is more likely to re  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chip, Chip, Hooray! Texas A&M Team Wins AI Chip Design Challenge Computer engineering graduate students take honors in the large language model category of the Generative AI Chip Hackathon. By Katie Satterlee A team of computer engineering graduate students from the Texas A&M University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering earned top honors at one of the most cutt  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Agrees to Acquire Onum to Supercharge Falcon Next-Gen SIEM Real-time data pipeline platform eliminates migration barriers and delivers autonomous in-pipeline threat detection * AUSTIN, Texas - August 27, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced its intent to acquire Onum, a pione  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Pac-12 Extend Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season * Network to Provide National Reach for 13 Regular Season Football Games Per Year Extended Partnership Adds Regular Season Men's and Women's Basketball Games, Including Women's Basketball Tournament's Semifinal and Championship Games on The CW BURBANK, CA (August 27, 20  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Texas Republicans' Redistricting Power Grab * DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement on Texas Governor Greg Abbott signing gerrymandered Congressional maps into law: "Republicans can't defend their toxic and unpopular agenda of gutting health care for millions of Americans, so they're trying to rig our elections before a single vote has even b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA's Meghan Meehan-Draper: Dem Govs Are the Last Line of Defense Against GOP Gerrymanders New op-ed highlights the power of Democratic governors to protect democracy * DGA Executive Director Megan Meehan-Draper penned a new op-ed in Democracy Docket highlighting how Democratic governors are on the frontlines of the redistricting fight and have a wide range of power to protect our democracy. From   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Texas State Rep. Gene Wu Thanks DNC Chair Ken Martin for His Support in the Fight Against Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Power Grab This morning, Texas State Representative and Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu (TX-137) helped kick off the first day of the DNC's Summer Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. During his remarks, Chair Wu extended his gratitude for the DNC's unwavering support for Texas Dem  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Domestic travel continued to boom as Canadians ventured further abroad * Canada's domestic travel boom showed no signs of slowing down. New Airbnb data showed that domestic bookings jumped by more than 10 percent 1 in the first half of the year compared to 2024--confirming the momentum in domestic travel has real staying power. Travellers are choosing to explore cl  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Engineering fantasy into reality * Growing up in the suburban town of Spring, Texas, just outside of Houston, Erik Ballesteros couldn't help but be drawn in by the possibilities for humans in space. It was the early 2000s, and NASA's space shuttle program was the main transport for astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Ballesteros' hometown was less than an hour fr  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events Announces the Inaugural Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Women's Basketball Invitational * ESPN Events announces the addition of a new owned-and-operated women's basketball invitational - the inaugural Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational, set for Sunday, Dec. 14. The first-ever game will feature a Big 12/SEC battle between Baylor and Texas at Dickies Ar  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Forging the Future: Texas A&M's Crucible Will Ignite Hands-On Innovation The Materials Science and Engineering Department announces a new active learning space opening in 2026. By Denise Brehm The Texas A&M University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) has nearly tripled its undergraduate enrollment in seven years and achieved ABET accreditation along the w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans Face Political Risk for Making American Medicine Expensive Again * Politico : "Polls show voters are likely to react poorly to skyrocketing insurance premiums, especially when combined with cuts to Medicaid and the ACA that Republicans enacted this summer." As voters struggle with rising prices on everything from groceries to energy bills, they are bracing for a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Houston, Texas, is advancing its HPE Juniper Networking Portfolio with new AI-native innovations aimed at creating self-driving network operations. The company announced major enhancements to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, which will use agentic AIOps to simplify IT management and improve user experiences. The updates build on HPE's GreenLake Intelligence, which uses specialized AI agents within a multi-layered IT framework to facilita  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU welcomes five new faculty for 2025-2026 academic year BROWNWOOD - August 27, 2025 - Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. New faculty include Dr. Mary Agboola, associate professor of finance; Dr. David Lowrie, dean of the School of Christian studies and assistant professor of Christian studies; Kay Shields, assistant professor of education; Dr. Jacob Skile  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio, Texas Democrats Stand Together As Redistricting Fight Moves to Ohio * Columbus, Ohio- In case you missed it, last week Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde and Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder held a joint news conference to detail how Democrats are fighting back against extreme Republican gerrymandering in their states. While Texas may have been first, Ohio is next and Democr  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * iHeartMedia Announces the Return of House of Music Presented by Hyundai at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One An immersive experience with rooms inspired by artists at this year's festival main stage including Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Tate McRae and more House of Music presented by Hyundai takes place September 19 and 20 from 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. out  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces a New Limited Series "Get Your Head in the Game With Bart Johnson" Podcast celebrating High School Musical ahead of its 20th anniversary premieres today * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Get Your Head In The Game with Bart Johnson." Known for his role as the beloved and iconic Coach Jack Bolton  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Enters Its Era of Love With "Famously Available" Hosted by Ben Higgins The new series spotlights fabulous single women on their journeys to find love, including DeAnna Pappas and Mercedes Northup * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Famously Available," executive-produced by Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Indicted Cuellar Backed by Desperate Democrats, Texans Know All Too Well * Federally indicted Henry Cuellar is accused of "accepting more than $600,000 between 2014 and 2021 from foreign sources, including Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company and a major Mexican bank." New reporting has highlighted that Azerbaijan is " seeking closer national-security and technology ties to the U.S. "   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Kaleidoscope Adds No Such Thing To Growing Slate of Research-Driven Science, Technology, and Culture Programming in Partnership With iHeartPodcasts No Such Thing, a podcast tackling everyday questions with insightful research, is hosted by journalists and longtime friends Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph New episodes air every Wednesday * NEW YORK - Kaleidoscope, the New York-ba  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Dr. Anthony Montoya Wraps Up Service with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence * As KBR continues its focus on delivering high-tech solutions in energy resilience and national security, we are proud to have experts like Senior Technical Fellow Dr. Anthony Montoya to help deliver i  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * A keto diet might benefit females more than males, a new UT Health San Antonio study suggests Estrogen may be protective against adverse effects * Could a keto diet affect males differently from females? A study from The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) suggests so, and estrogen could promote different protecti  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * MBA alumna turns Hurricane Katrina experience into book By April Thompson As the world marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lamar University graduate and civil engineer Courtney Kelly is sharing her story of resilience through children's literature. Kelly, who earned her MBA from Lamar in 2021, is the author of "Celeste Saves the City," a self-published book based on her experience evacuating New Orlea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Lennar has announced the availability of a new home collection at Tillage Farms, a master-planned community in Princeton, Texas. The company stated that the new "Dream Collection" offers innovative home designs with pricing beginning in the mid-$100,000s. According to a company official, the new collection provides a unique opportunity for today's market, especially for first-time homebuyers, due to its affordable pricing. The official also said that the Tillage Farms  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * MD Anderson, Wiley's Advanced Portfolio to Co-Host 2026 Cancer Neuroscience Symposium * Symposium will bring together experts from around the world to foster innovation in cancer research and patient care HOBOKEN, NJ --The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Cancer Neuroscience Program and Wiley's Advanced Portfolio will co-host the International Cancer Neuroscience Symposium Feb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: California Races To Redraw Congressional Map To Counter Texas * WASHINGTON (August 25, 2025) - California Democrats are rushing to approve a plan to draw a new congressional map, aiming to counter Texas Republicans who passed a new map Saturday. The new map would add five House seats and level the playing field in next year's midterm elections. Experts at the George Washington University a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but new Rice study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy * Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as endometriosi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Kinder Institute study examines Houstonians' views on deportation, immigration policy * Kinder Institute research explores Houston-area residents' views on deportation and immigration policy. As national attention focuses on immigration enforcement, a new study from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research provides insight into how Houstonians view deportation and related policies. Conduc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New theoretical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women's health * Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health. A recent study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters highlights the fin  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in McKinney, Texas, Now Open * McKinney, Tx. (Aug 27, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 47,918 square-foot store, located at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The new store's product assortment features more than 600 local items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market's rigorous quality standards. "I  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group To Participate in Four Upcoming Investor Conferences * IRVING, TX (August 26, 2025) -- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four institutional investor conferences in September and October: * Citi 2025 Global TMT Conference Location: Hilton New York Hotel - Ne  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Pictures worth more than words: CPH's inaugural Writing Lab unites UNT Health and the Fort Worth community By Maya McMillian Earlier this summer, the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth hosted their inaugural Writing Lab. The three-day event housed within the College of Public Health was available to members of the CPH, UNT Health and Fort Worth community. Twenty  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following Q&A on Aug. 21, 2025, by Dan Shortridge with political scientist Matthew Levendusky and mathematician Philip Gressman: * * * Political redistricting: All about gerrymandering with Penn's experts Political scientist Matthew Levendusky and mathematician Philip Gressman in the School of Arts & Sciences explain gerrymandering and the redistricting process. * Recent votes in Te  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice alum honored with international award for groundbreaking archaeology research * Glass beads from Ile-Ife, central to Babalola's research on West Africa's independent glassmaking tradition. Rice University alumnus Abidemi Babatunde Babalola '11 '15 has been named a recipient of the 2025 Dan David Prize, one of the world's largest history awards that honors early to midcareer scholars whose work pushes t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice earns nation-leading rankings from Niche, Forbes * Rice University has been recognized among the nation's best colleges this week - coinciding with the beginning of its fall semester - ranking No. 10 on Niche's 2026 Best Colleges in America list and No. 12 on Forbes' annual America's Top Colleges list. The honors highlight Rice's academic excellence, vibrant campus life and commitment to student succes  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to celebrate grand opening of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall Sept. 11 * (Rendering courtesy of DS+R) What: Rice University will host a grand opening ceremony for Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, the new home for the Department of Art. The 83,000-square-foot facility designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro will serve as a hub for visual arts, performance, interdisciplinary collaboration and research-driven crea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to host topping out ceremony Sept. 4 for new residential colleges * Rice University will celebrate a major construction milestone with a topping out ceremony marking completion of the highest point of its two newest residential college buildings for Chao and Lovett Colleges. Designed by Henning Larsen with Kirksey as executive architect, the buildings will each house nearly 300 students and feature susta  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy announces fall 2025 public programming * Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, ranked the world's No. 1 university-based think tank, today announced its fall 2025 lineup of public events. As part of its mission to provide meaningful policy analysis on the most critical challenges facing Texas, the U.S. and the world, the institute presents timely progr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * SMU researchers show AI can create game characters with realistic personalities Study demonstrates GPT-4 can create believable non-player characters with consistent personality traits. * When Jake Klinkert was growing up, his father suggested that since he loved video games, he should make them. Klinkert took those words to heart and went on to earn a Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Dev  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Tell Me Why: 'The future of aviation is radically changing' -- Secretary Sean Duffy * Season 8, episode 4 of the Tell Me Why podcast is now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms. In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to discuss the evolving future of transportation and the work be  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A phone call that changed global medicine How one invitation to Texas A&M set Gary Krishnan on a path to medical breakthroughs By Mamie Hertel In the fall of 1989, Gary Krishnan, Ph.D., arrived in College Station with a suitcase, a scholarship and an open-ended dream. Krishnan had left his home in India to join the Texas A&M Col  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Qianqian Dong will study 'forever chemicals' in soil and water New environmental chemistry faculty member joins Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences By Kay Ledbetter The analysis and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, the "forever chemicals" in soil and water environments, will be the research foc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Nuclear Energy Could Power the Future of AI How advanced nuclear fuel models can help power digital infrastructure safely and efficiently. By Lalain Aquino As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to advance, the need for longer fuel cycles and flexible reactor designs becomes increasingly vital. These innovations help ensure secure, uninterrupted power for es  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Design Smarter: How AI Is Reshaping Architecture Artificial intelligence research at Texas A&M is giving the next generation of architects tools to create and explore designs in entirely new ways. By Ana Renfroe and Jordan Wells Imagine you could describe a five-story apartment building in simple words and instantly see a 3D model you can explore through mixed reality. No difficult software or coding. J  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Ice-Cooled Buildings Could Ease Strain On Power Grid Texas A&M researchers are working to improve an "ice battery" system that freezes water at night to cool buildings during the day. By Lesley Henton Ice has a proven track record when it comes to cooling drinks in the summer, so why not take it a step further? A big step, in fact, as thermal energy storage systems, often called "ice batteries,  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota GR Supra Named Official Pace Car for 2025 NASA Championships * GR Supra to Pace the Field at Ozarks International Raceway PLANO, Texas (Aug. 25, 2025) -- The Toyota GR Supra will make its debut as the official pace car for the 2025 National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships, marking the third GR Sports car to carry out the duties for NASA's Nationals. The event ta  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following Q&A on Aug. 28, 2025, by Cristal Gonzalez with professor of sociology David Arditi: * * * Duh-Duh: 50 years of Jaws' cultural bite UTA's David Arditi explains how Spielberg's original summer blockbuster reshaped Hollywood and pop culture * This summer marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the original summer blockbuster that forever changed Hollywood. Steven Spielberg's thriller about a killer shark n  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * US Rep. Babin to speak on future of American science at Rice's Baker Institute * U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) will explore critical topics in U.S. science and innovation policy to ensure America remains the global leader in emerging technologies and scientific advancement at an Aug. 27 event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Babin, who represents Texas' 36th Congressional  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing earns prestigious Center of Excellence designation The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing has earned the prestigious Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation from the National League of Nursing, for promoting the pedagogical or teaching expertise of its faculty. The school will be one of only 21 nursing   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT's Clements Center for National Security Bolstered by $10 Million Clements Foundation Gift The William P. Clements Foundation has committed $10 million to secure the future of the Clements Center for National Security. The funding will expand opportunities for students who will serve as the next generation of national security leaders. "As a public flagship university, we have a responsibility to ser  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * At 25, the Dallas Heart Study is shaping cardiac care and exploring links to brain health The vision was ambitious: Persuade thousands of Dallas County residents to participate in a long-term study to investigate heart health. The logistics were challenging: Go door-to-door to sign up participants and build a diverse cohort, eventually collecting medical histories, bloodwork  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA chosen to modernize Texas flood data After Central Texas floods, UTA will enhance rainfall data to improve forecasts and train engineers * In wake of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington has been chosen to lead a statewide effort to modernize rainfall and weather data, strengthening flood forecasting and water planning across Texas.   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Researcher Builds Blueprint to Combat Trafficking Human trafficking offenses increased 26% from 2012-22, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics * University of Texas at Arlington researcher Kathleen Preble is expanding her human trafficking research from Missouri to Texas, aiming to create a blueprint other states can use to address this growing problem. Dr. Preble, an   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA student's research earns international recognition Maria Olds' study on blood alcohol tests highlights the impact of UTA's chemistry programs * There's no better feeling for a professor than seeing a student's work get recognized. Just ask Daniel Armstrong, the Robert A. Welch Distinguished Professor in Chemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington. He called it "terrific"  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk By Laura Frnka-Davis A new study published in Environmental Research by researchers at UTHealth Houston offers valuable insights into how firefighting can affect the body on a molecular level, potentially leading to long-term health risks such as cancer. As one of the first stu  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Clear Lake Campus receives Level II Trauma Verification UTMB's Clear Lake Campus has received Level II Trauma Verification from The American College of Surgeons, meaning it is equipped to deliver comprehensive trauma care, including the definitive treatment of severely injured patients. "A Level II Trauma Designation means our facility provides comprehensive trauma care with 24/  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches first of its kind hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort in Laredo The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) launched its inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) cohort at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo (UT Center at Laredo) in Laredo, Texas, today. The program is the first hybrid occupational therapy program offered by a public university  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UTPD Increases West Campus Patrol, Cross-Trains With APD To Enhance Safety The University of Texas at Austin Police Department has expanded its patrols to enhance safety for UT students who live in Austin's West Campus neighborhood and thousands of employees and visitors who frequent it. Building on years of safety investments in West Campus and last year's addition of the UTPD West Campus substation, U  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market Announces Participants of 2025 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program's Early Growth Cohort * AUSTIN, Tx. (Aug. 26, 2025) - Whole Foods Market has announced the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program's Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP highlights Whole Fo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Wireless implant network could transform cardiac, neurological care * (Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University) Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a wireless network of miniature bioelectric implants that could transform treatment for heart failure, spinal cord injury and other chronic conditions. The system would integrate with patient anatomy easier than conventional medical  more