Tuesday - December 30, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 14, 2025 ( 112 items )  

After Saving a Life at Astroworld, Nursing Student Advances Her Studies
FULLERTON, California, Dec. 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * After Saving a Life at Astroworld, Nursing Student Advances Her Studies * Registered nurse Sophia Santana was a concertgoer at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, when a crowd crush turned the November 2021 event into a tragedy. Knocked to the ground during the concert, Santana quickly got back up and reminded herself of the oath she took in her profession. She   more

Aggies gain vast biomedical engineering insights in San Diego
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggies gain vast biomedical engineering insights in San Diego * Aggie researchers traveled to San Diego Oct. 8-12 to give 49 research presentations at the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) 2025 Annual Meeting. Faculty, staff and students from the Texas A&M University Department of Biomedical Engineering used the opportunity to present research, network with experts across nu  more

Airbnb launches anti-party technology for New Year's Eve stays
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb launches anti-party technology for New Year's Eve stays * As 2025 comes to a close, Airbnb is activating heightened anti-party technology across the US including Puerto Rico, Canada, the UK, France, Spain, and Australia to help reduce the risk of disruptive parties and support positive stays. Powered by machine learning, this technology assesses hundreds o  more

American Airlines is ready to welcome millions of holiday travelers
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines is ready to welcome millions of holiday travelers * Airline's enhanced customer experience takes flight during one of the most-traveled times of the year. FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines is ready to welcome more than 12 million customers this winter holiday season across more than 119,000 flights a larger schedule that provides customers more choices than in 2024.  more

Baylor Receives $9.76M Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant for Truett Seminary
WACO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Receives $9.76M Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant for Truett Seminary Pathways for Tomorrow funding supports Truett Seminary's innovative Ministry for Life initiative By Beth Ann Hargis, George W. Truett Theological Seminary Baylor University has received a $9.76 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch and provide financial support for the innovative Ministry for Life initiative at Baylor's George W. Truett  more

Baylor University: From Krampus to the Yule Cat - How Darkness Defines Holiday Cheer
WACO, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * From Krampus to the Yule Cat: How Darkness Defines Holiday Cheer Baylor professor explains how ancient fears and folklore shaped the modern Christmas imagination By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations When you think of Christmas today, you probably imagine twinkling lights, warm fires and a mug of hot cocoa. But those snug traditions are actually recent additions to Christmas lore. For centuries, Chris  more

BCM to lead cardiac innovation AI-driven drug safety project
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * BCM to lead cardiac innovation AI-driven drug safety project * Baylor College of Medicine will be a site for a new multi-institution project aimed at investigating preclinical drug safety assessments. The project, known as DATAMAP, the Digital Acceleration of Toxicity Assessment with Mechanistic and AI-driven Predictions, is focused on accelerating the development of safer therapeutics. Dr. Tamer Moha  more

Broader Impact: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health Expands Care and Discovery Across Dozens of Neurological Conditions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * A broader impact: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health expands care and discovery across dozens of neurological conditions While much of the focus of tomorrow's opening of UT Health San Antonio's Center for Brain Health deservedly is on Alzheimer's disease, it also marks a major step forward for families as a transformational resource for individuals and families navigat  more

Can AI read humans' minds? A new model shows it's shockingly good at it
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Can AI read humans' minds? A new model shows it's shockingly good at it * In a striking leap toward safer self-driving cars, researchers at Texas A&M University College of Engineering and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system called OmniPredict. The AI is the first system to apply a Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM) to predict  more

Carlos Rodriguez: Tracking disease to protect populations
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Carlos Rodriguez: Tracking disease to protect populations * Every test sample that comes through the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, tells part of a story about the health of animals, the environment and the humans they impact. Explore the data behind disease defense TVMDL's diagnostics and epidemio  more

Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic * A gift from Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation will establish the Aggie Financial Planning Clinic within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics. The new clinic will provide students in the department's Financial Planning Program learning opportuni  more

Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic * A gift from Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation will establish the Aggie Financial Planning Clinic within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics. The new clinic will provide  more

Chevron Announces 2026 Capex Budget of $18 to $19 Billion
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 3 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron announces 2026 capex budget of $18 to $19 billion Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced an organic capital expenditure range of $18 to $19 billion for consolidated subsidiaries (capex) for 2026, at the low-end of the long-term guidance range of $18 to $21 billion. Affiliate capital expenditure (affiliate capex) is expected to be $1.3 to $1.7 billion for 2026. "Our 2026 capital pro  more

College Football on The CW Network Sees Double Digit Year-Over-Year Viewership Gains For 2025 Season
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * College Football on The CW Network Sees Double Digit Year-Over-Year Viewership Gains For 2025 Season * Total Audience for ACC and Pac-12 College Football on The CW Grew 10% Compared to 2024 ACC Games Up 26% in Total Viewers Year-Over-Year College Football Continues on The CW with the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Saturday, December 27 BURBANK, CA (  more

Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center-Oden Institute Alliance Supported by O'Donnell Foundation * The University of Texas at Austin is giving energy students an unprecedented opportunity to harness computational science to make nuclear, oil and gas, and other energy systems safer and more efficient. Th  more

CrowdStrike Achieves 100% Detection and 100% Protection in the Most Demanding MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluations to Date
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Achieves 100% Detection and 100% Protection in the Most Demanding MITRE ATT&CK(R) Enterprise Evaluations to Date CrowdStrike embraces MITRE's first real-world cross-domain attack simulation, delivering perfect scores with no false positives * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) delivered 100% dete  more

Discoveries reveal Arabian Gulf hosts both ancient fossil bed containing newly identified sea cow species and world's largest living dugong herd
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Discoveries reveal Arabian Gulf hosts both ancient fossil bed containing newly identified sea cow species and world's largest living dugong herd * In the Arabian Gulf, thousands of dugongs gather each winter in the vast seagrass meadows off northwest Qatar, forming the largest herd of these marine mammals ever recorded. Just 10 miles away, a newly described fossil site preserves the remains of ancient se  more

Dr. Rosengart named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dr. Rosengart named National Academy of Inventors Fellow * Dr. Todd Rosengart, professor and chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. The 2025 NAI Fellowship cohort includes 169 academic and institutional inventors and 16 international fellows. The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors   more

East Texas A&M University: Career of Curiosity and Commitment - Henley Named Regents Professor
COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 9 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * A Career of Curiosity and Commitment: Henley Named Regents Professor Longtime psychology educator honored for transformative teaching, research and mentorship. Dr. Tracy B. Henley, professor of psychology at East Texas A&M University, has been named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor, the highest faculty honor bestowed by the system's   more

Entergy Texas advances STEP Ahead plan to meet Southeast Texas' growing power needs
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas advances STEP Ahead plan to meet Southeast Texas' growing power needs * As Southeast Texas experiences rapid growth, Entergy Texas is investing in a stronger, more reliable power grid to support the region's expanding communities and economy. Through its long-term Southeast Texas Energy Plan, known as STEP Ahead, the company is advancing major projects that will enhance rel  more

Entergy Texas earns top ranking in South Midsize segment in J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, two years in a row
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas earns top ranking in South Midsize segment in J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, two years in a row * Entergy Texas has been ranked the highest in customer satisfaction with Business Electric Service in the South among Midsize Utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. This marks the seco  more

Entergy's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" campaign combats food insecurity for vulnerable communities this holiday season
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" campaign combats food insecurity for vulnerable communities this holiday season * Entergy is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. This November, we launched a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" campaign, focusing on community assistance and food drives aimed at alleviating food insecurity for our most vulnerable neighbors a  more

ESPN presents NCAA Women's Volleyball Regional rounds, Dec. 11-14
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents NCAA Women's Volleyball Regional rounds, Dec. 11-14 * * For the second time, a Regional Final match will air on ABC (Sun., Dec. 14) * ESPN is slated to air two Regional Semifinals on ESPN for the first time * All four No. 1 seeds (Kentucky, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Texas) to host Regionals, Dec. 11-14 * All 12 matches will air on either ABC/ESPN/ESP  more

Exceptional AI, Computer Science Educators Honored by UTEP College of Education
EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Exceptional AI, Computer Science Educators Honored by UTEP College of Education Six outstanding educators were recognized Tuesday evening by the Hopper-Dean Center of Excellence for K-12 Computer Science Education. The educators were named the 2025-26 Hopper-Dean K-12 Fellows and Scholars by The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Education. The annual fellowship, now in its f  more

ExxonMobil raises its 2030 Plan - transformation delivering higher earnings, stronger cash flow, and greater returns
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil raises its 2030 Plan - transformation delivering higher earnings, stronger cash flow, and greater returns * SPRING, Texas - December 9, 2025 - ExxonMobil today updated its Corporate Plan through 2030. The Plan's increased earnings and cash flow outlook reflects stronger contributions from advantaged assets, a more profitable business mix  more

Fast-Rising Comedian John Crist Coming to Baylor's Waco Hall April 19
WACO, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Baylor University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Fast-rising Comedian John Crist Coming to Baylor's Waco Hall April 19 Stand-up comedian on both stage and social will bring his signature relatable humor on faith, family and everyday life to Baylor University and Waco, Texas John Crist, one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians with more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to   more

Finding His Next Mission: How One Navy Veteran Built a Second Career Helping Others Serve
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Finding His Next Mission: How One Navy Veteran Built a Second Career Helping Others Serve * After two decades as a Navy physical therapist, Jason McMillen knew it was time for a new chapter. He'd moved nine times in 20 years and raised two sons who'd done almost as many moves as he had. He'd achieved nearly every professiona  more

Findings may move science closer to growing organs in other species
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Findings may move science closer to growing organs in other species * DALLAS - Dec. 08, 2025 - Failure of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to survive when grown with the PSCs of distantly related species occurs because of an innate immune reaction in the nonhuman cells, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests. The findings, published in Cell, cou  more

Fluor Joint Venture Completes Second LNG Canada Production Train
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Fluor Corp., Irving, Texas, announced that its joint venture with JGC Corp. has completed Train 2 of the LNG Canada Project, marking the successful conclusion of the first phase of Canada's inaugural Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) mega-project in Kitimat, British Columbia. The completion and safe handover of the second production train were attributed to the teamwork and dedication of the thousands of workers involved, demonstrating a commitment to safety, quality, and schedu  more

From Ideas to Impact: UTMB Leaders Named NAI Fellows
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * From Ideas to Impact: UTMB Leaders Named NAI Fellows The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is celebrating a major achievement as Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System, and Dr. Vineet Gupta, vice president for innovation and commercialization at UTMB and CEO of Medical Branch Innovations, Inc, have been named Fellows of the National Academy of In  more

Global Impact: University of Houston Researchers Again Named to Prestigious Highly Cited List
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Global Impact: University of Houston Researchers Again Named to Prestigious Highly Cited List Key Takeaways * University of Houston professors Zhifeng Ren and Yan Yao have been named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate for their far-reaching contributions to global energy research. * Their influential work puts them among the top 1% of cited scientists worldwide and highlights UH's growing impact in super  more

H-E-B expands Texas 4-H Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture support
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * H-E-B expands Texas 4-H Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture support * The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program is proud to announce an expansion of its strategic partnership with H-E-B in support of the Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program, NBYAP. H-E-B has committed $300,000 to the NBYAP program over the next three years   more

Hardin-Simmons University Launches First AI in Business Course, Advancing Regional Workforce Preparedness
ABILENE, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Launches First AI in Business Course, Advancing Regional Workforce Preparedness Hardin-Simmons University's Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies will launch AI in Business (BSAD 3099) in spring 2026, positioning HSU as the first university in Abilene to offer dedicated undergraduate AI instruction tailored for business majors. The course has already reached full enrol  more

Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley is Transforming: UTRGV School of Medicine Celebrates a Year of Growth and Hope
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley is transforming: UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates a year of growth and hope By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga In the Rio Grande Valley, the idea of becoming a Valley-made doctor and earning the sought-after white coat once felt like a distant aspiration. It was possible, but not yet common or easily obtained. For Dr. Adrian Barrera, a Rio Grande City nati  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston East - Baytown
LOVELAND, Colorado, Dec. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston East - Baytown * HOUSTON, TX, December 11, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 91-key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston East - Baytown, located at 7515 Garth Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. The property, built in 2014, was purchased by Mickle & Lucky   more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas McKinney
LOVELAND, Colorado, Dec. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas McKinney * HOUSTON, TX, December 8, 2025 : HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 88-key TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas McKinney, located at 1832 Marketplace Drive, McKinney, Texas 75069. The hotel asset, built in 2016, was purchased by LXMI Capital, bas  more

IHeartPodcasts Announces 'Killer Thriller' With Actress Elisa Donovan, Executive Produced by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces "Killer Thriller" with Actress Elisa Donovan, Executive Produced by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes A true-crime podcast told through an actor's lens joins iHeart's Popworthy slate, living within the "Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present" podcast feed * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced   more

Key protein behind necroptotic cell death could drive new treatment strategies
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Key protein behind necroptotic cell death could drive new treatment strategies * DALLAS - Dec. 10, 2025 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a protein that causes human cell membranes to break open in a form of inflammatory programmed cell death called necroptosis. Their findings, reported in Nature, could eventually lead to new treatments for a br  more

LCRA Awards $14,383 Grant for Upgrades to Florence Public Library
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $14,383 grant for upgrades to Florence Public Library New windows and front door will improve energy efficiency, security and accessibility * FLORENCE, Texas - The Friends of the Eula Hunt Beck Florence Public Library soon will install a new front door and replace the library's windows thanks to a $14,383 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The commu  more

Leading with character, for Earth and space
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Leading with character, for Earth and space * Our daily lives revolve around points of connectivity fueled by technology. From the ability to communicate around the globe to using GPS in our cars and on our handheld devices, our day-to-day capabilities are defined by space. Beyond the conveniences we've grown accustomed to, space is home to a vast network that requires distinct attention and demands th  more

Lockheed Martin and Hadrian Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing Capabilities
BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin and Hadrian Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing Capabilities GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, Dec. 8, 2025 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Hadrian have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the pace and value of advanced American manufacturing at Lockheed Martin, building a more resilient and scalable industrial base. The Big Picture Under this agreem  more

LPL Research 2026 Outlook: Policy Drives Markets
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Research 2026 Outlook: Policy Drives Markets * SAN DIEGO - December 9, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC today released its 2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine. Reflecting on the tone of the second half of 2025, this report offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and market environment, highlighting potential implications for inv  more

Made in Texas: How Netflix House Dallas Is Leaving a Lasting Footprint
LOS GATOS, California, Dec. 12 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in Texas: How Netflix House Dallas Is Leaving a Lasting Footprint Welcome to our house! Netflix House Dallas, that is. Our second location is now open at Galleria Dallas, a MetLife Investment Management property. Netflix House is our permanent, year-round fan destination where you can explore, taste, play and shop your favorite shows and movies IRL. Approximately 270 loca  more

Marian University Names Experienced Communications Executive to Key Leadership Role
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Names Experienced Communications Executive to Key Leadership Role * Marian University has welcomed a seasoned higher education communicator as its new vice president of marketing and communications, Michael Johnson. Drawing on more than six years as chief marketing and communications officer at East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, Johnson brings extensive leadership experience in b  more

Mavenir Confirms Refocus Strategy on Mobile Core and AI Vision With Expanded Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-Native Network Strategy
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Mavenir Confirms Refocus Strategy on Mobile Core and AI Vision With Expanded Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-Native Network Strategy Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced a strong leadership team to accelerate its vision for telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design   more

Meet the AI-powered robotic dog ready to revolutionize emergency response
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Meet the AI-powered robotic dog ready to revolutionize emergency response * Meet the robotic dog with a memory like an elephant and the instincts of a seasoned first responder. Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn't just follow commands it sees, remembers and thinks. Designed to navigate chaos with precision, the robot could revolutionize search-and-r  more

New study identifies affordable, accurate tools to detect low blood sugar in newborns globally
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New study identifies affordable, accurate tools to detect low blood sugar in newborns globally * Every year, millions of newborns especially those born premature, underweight or sick are at risk of neonatal hypoglycemia, a dangerous drop in blood sugar that can lead to seizures, brain injury and lifelong developmental challenges if not detected quickly. Early testing and treatment are essential, but many hospi  more

New Whole Foods Market in Lakewood, Colorado, Now Open
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Lakewood, Colorado, Now Open * Lakewood, CO (Dec. 9, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 49,500-square-foot store located at 14225 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood, Co. The store is a relocation of the existing Colfax store (14357 W. Colfax Ave.), which has served the community for more than 27 years. The Colfax's store's product assortment incl  more

Newmark Arranges 61,975-SF Headquarters Office Lease at 10000 Energy Drive in Spring, Texas
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 61,975-SF Headquarters Office Lease at 10000 Energy Drive in Spring, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 61,975-square-foot headquarters office lease at 10000 Energy Drive, a two-building, 10-story property in Spring, Texas. Tetra Technologies, Inc., an energy services and solutions company, has leased space at the South Tower for its new headquarters. The transaction ranks among the top  more

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 To Abbott House in Rapid City, SD
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 To Abbott House in Rapid City, SD * Irving, TX and Rapid City, SD (December 9, 2025) - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KCLO-TV, the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television station serving Rapid City, SD, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate   more

NextEra Energy Resources to Acquire Symmetry Energy Solutions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- NextEra Energy Resources LLC, Juno Beach, Florida, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Symmetry Energy Solutions, Houston, Texas, from Energy Capital Partners (ECP). The strategic transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals, and is intended to significantly enhance NextEra Energy Resources' existing customer supply business. Symmetry Energy Solutions is identified as one of the leading suppliers  more

NextEra Energy Resources, Meta Expand Clean Energy Partnership to 2.5 Gigawatts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- NextEra Energy Resources LLC, Juno Beach, Florida, and Meta Platforms Inc., Menlo Park, California, announced that they have reached a milestone of approximately 2.5 gigawatts (GW) in clean energy contracts. The achievement stems from the signing of 11 new power purchase agreements (PPAs) and two energy storage agreements (ESAs), designed to strengthen American energy leadership. NextEra Energy Resources, an energy infrastructure developer, and Meta, a leading technology   more

NRCC: Josh Riley and Mamdani's War on ICE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Josh Riley and Mamdani's War on ICE The war on ICE continues, and mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who was rubber-stamped by Josh Riley's so-called "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries, is leading the charge. Over the weekend, Mamdani released a video instructing illegal immigrants on how to resist ICE officers, and accused agents of lying to detainees. Mamdani's demonizing comments come as assaults agains  more

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Announces 10th Annual Fish to Fork Culinary Event From April 16-19, 2026
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Announces 10th Annual Fish to Fork Culinary Event from April 16-19, 2026 Bringing back some of the most dynamic chefs from the past nine years in celebration of the event's 10th anniversary * Amelia Island, FL (Dec. 9, 2025) - Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa announces the return of its signature culinary celebration, the 10th Annual Fish to Fork, taking place April 16-1  more

Outgoing NYC Mayor Adams Grades Himself an 'A,' Discusses Migrant Crisis and Future Plans on ABC7's 'Up Close'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Appearing on ABC7's "Up Close With Bill Ritter" on Dec. 7, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams reflected on his tenure as the 110th mayor of New York City as his first term nears its end. The mayor gave his administration an "A" grade, citing record-breaking progress in housing, crime reduction, including the lowest numbers of shootings and shooting victims in the city's history and economic growth, which generated the highest number of jobs ever. He described the mass influx of migr  more

Palestine Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * Palestine Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase Sara Maldonado of Palestine, an honors student at The University of Texas at Tyler, recently presented as a student researcher for the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research as part of the institute's Fall 2025 Student Research Showcase held at UT Tyler. Her project, "Educational Pathways  more

Paul, lead of Rice Nexus, elected to National Academy of Inventors
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Paul, lead of Rice Nexus, elected to National Academy of Inventors * Sanjoy Paul, executive director of Rice Nexus and AI Houston and associate vice president for technology development at Rice University, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Paul joins 169 other distinguished U.S. academics in the 2025 class of fellows announced Dec. 11. The fellowship is the highest pro  more

Rare genetic disorder linked to liver dysfunction, hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Rare genetic disorder linked to liver dysfunction, hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy * DALLAS - Dec. 09, 2025 - A rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage from dangerously low blood sugar levels and liver damage in infants, along with variable body fat loss (lipodystrophy), fatty tumors, and metabolic  more

Rice partners on Project Metis to advance global leadership in brain health, emerging brain economy
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice partners on Project Metis to advance global leadership in brain health, emerging brain economy * Rice University, the University of Texas Medical Branch and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston's Future to position the Houston-Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brai  more

Richard Withers Speaks on the Linklaters Panel for London Arbitration Week
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 3 -- Baker and O'Brien, a provider of construction, financial, risk management and legal services, issued the following news release: * * * Richard Withers Speaks on the Linklaters Panel for London Arbitration Week Baker & O'Brien's Richard Withers participated in the Linklaters panel discussion during London Arbitration Week on 2 December 2025, where he shared his hands-on experience delivering major offshore wind projects. The session, titled "Which Way the Wind Blows,"  more

Sabre: From Content Complexity to Connected Retailing - 7 Transformations Redefining Travel in 2026 -- Led by the Rise of Agentic AI
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * From Content Complexity to Connected Retailing: 7 Transformations Redefining Travel in 2026 -- Led by the Rise of Agentic AI As consumers fill their carts this season, the travel industry is contending with its own retail rush. But instead of gadgets, gizmos, and goodies, it's all about offers, ancillaries, and airfares. The industry seems to be at an inflection point: abundant content   more

Sam Houston State University: Psychiatry Residency Program Brings Expanded Mental Health Care to East Texas
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Psychiatry Residency Program Brings Expanded Mental Health Care to East Texas By Brittany Foreman A new psychiatry residency program is launching in the area to help meet the state's growing behavioral health workforce needs. Developed through the Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium (SHREC), in partnership with Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare and Huntsville Memorial Hospital, the program plans   more

San Antonio Saw Average of 7 Guns Per Day Stolen Out of Cars in 2024, UTHealth Houston Research Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * San Antonio saw average of 7 guns per day stolen out of cars in 2024, UTHealth Houston research finds By Catherine Marfin An average of seven guns were stolen out of cars in San Antonio each day in 2024, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston. The findings, published in Injury Epidemiology, were conducted in collaboration with the San Antonio Police Department.  more

SFA's Department of Education Studies, National Constitution Center to Host Civic Education Conference
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's Department of Education Studies, National Constitution Center to host civic education conference In partnership with the National Constitution Center, Stephen F. Austin State University's Department of Education Studies will host "Past as Prologue: Teaching the Civic Story of the United States," a professional learning event for preservice and in-service teachers. The conference will featu  more

Shepherd School's Music, Mind and Body Lab to explore intersection of arts, neuroscience, medical humanities
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Shepherd School's Music, Mind and Body Lab to explore intersection of arts, neuroscience, medical humanities * Rice University 's Shepherd School of Music is launching the Music, Mind and Body Lab, a new interdisciplinary hub that brings artists and scientists together to explore how music and creativity shape human life. Led by composer and professor Anthony Brandt, the lab highlights a growing area of study  more

SLB Enters Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate New Digital Solutions
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release: * * * SLB Enters Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate New Digital Solutions Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Shell to develop digital and AI solutions that drive measurable performance and efficiency gains across upstream operations for the company and the wider industry. The collaboration has the ambition to develop agentic AI-po  more

Smarter than your average dog
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Smarter than your average dog * Meet the robotic dog with a memory like an elephant and the instincts of a seasoned first responder. Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn't just follow commands it sees, remembers and thinks. Designed to navigate chaos with precision, the robot could revolutionize search-and-rescue missions, d  more

Southwest Airlines Empowers Student Entrepreneurs Through WBENC Incubator Program at Paul Quinn College
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Southwest Airlines Empowers Student Entrepreneurs through WBENC Incubator Program at Paul Quinn College This fall, Southwest Airlines sponsored Paul Quinn College's participation in the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Entrepreneur Incubator Program. This initiative is designed to provide students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the tools, mentorship,   more

Spain Study Abroad Trip Provides Immersive Experiences for HPU Students
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Spain Study Abroad trip provides immersive experiences for HPU students This coming summer, Howard Payne University students will have the unique opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain for a month-long immersive experience. The program is designed to transform both the academic and personal lives of the students. During the trip, students will live with host families where they will e  more

Spire Global Power Generation Forecasts Expand to ERCOT
VIENNA, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Spire Global Inc., a provider of space-based data, analytics and services, issued the following news release: * * * Spire Global Power Generation Forecasts Expand to ERCOT Delivering AI-driven, satellite-powered renewable generation insights for the Texas grid. * Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) ("Spire" or "the Company"), a leading global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, announced the expansion of its AI-driven Power Generation Forecasts t  more

Study uncovers beneficial relationship between gardening and osteoarthritis
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study uncovers beneficial relationship between gardening and osteoarthritis * Gardening/yardwork is one of the few forms of leisure physical activity that people tend to do more as they age. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and a major cause of disability that also tends to occur more as people age. Baylor College of Medicine investigators were interested in studying the relationship  more

Texas A&M AgriLife awarded $2.1 million to improve women's heart health
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife awarded $2.1 million to improve women's heart health * A Texas A&M AgriLife researcher was awarded $2.1 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to help rural Texas women take charge of their heart health through evidence-based nutrition, physical activity and community engagement strategies.   more

Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team wins second consecutive national title
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team wins second consecutive national title * For the second consecutive year, the Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team brought home the national title, showcasing the dedication and expertise of students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science. The team inclu  more

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $17 million to Texas fire departments
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service awards $17 million to Texas fire departments * Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $17.6 million in funding to award 687 fire and rescue equipment grants and 66 dry hydrant grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural  more

Texas A&M Forest Service offers $1.2 million in community forestry grants
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Forest Service offers $1.2 million in community forestry grants * Texas A&M Forest Service is offering over $1.2 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to enhance community forestry initiatives throughout the state. A Community Forestry Grants webinar will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 12 t  more

Texas A&M to award more than 6,000 diplomas at fall commencements
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M to award more than 6,000 diplomas at fall commencements * Texas A&M University will award approximately 6,047 degrees to fall graduates at six commencement ceremonies this month. Commencements will be held at Reed Arena on Dec. 17 and 18 for undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. Graduates will have their names called and walk the stage, then return to their seats. Diplomas will be ma  more

Texas A&M University welcomes inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in four-week course
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M University welcomes inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in four-week course * Texas A&M University will partner with the U.S. Space Force's Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) to welcome two dozen mid-level officers from the Space Force next month. The officers, known as Guardians, will embark on a four-week Captain's Leadership Course at the   more

Texas Southern University and National Black Empowerment Council Sign Agreement to Expand Global Academic Partnerships and Innovation Opportunities
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University and National Black Empowerment Council Sign Agreement to Expand Global Academic Partnerships and Innovation Opportunities * Texas Southern University and the National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC) have signed an agreement establishing a strategic partnership to develop academic, cultural, and leadership initiatives that strengthen the global positioning of Black institutions and   more

Texas Southern University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Roderick "Rod" Paige, Trailblazing Educator and Cherished Leader
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Roderick "Rod" Paige, Trailblazing Educator and Cherished Leader * Texas Southern University mourns the passing of Dr. Roderick "Rod" Paige, a towering figure in American education and a dedicated member of the Texas Southern family whose service helped shape generations of students, educators, and leaders. Dr. Paige's legacy at Texas Southern University  more

Texas Southern University Names Dr. Aisha Moultry Interim Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names Dr. Aisha Moultry Interim Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences * Texas Southern University has named Dr. Aisha Moultry, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S as Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, effective December 9, 2025. Dr. Moultry is an experienced administrator, educator, and researcher with more than 20 years in higher education, recognized for adv  more

Texas Southern University Names Dr. Cheree Daniels Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names Dr. Cheree Daniels Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies * Texas Southern University has named Dr. Cheree Daniels as interim dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies. Dr. Daniels comes to the new role with a record of leadership in digital learning, instructional innovation, program development, and student success. Prior to her interim dean appoin  more

Texas Southern University Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know * Financing your education is an important part of planning your journey at Texas Southern University. Whether you're an incoming freshman, a continuing student, or transferring to Texas Southern, the university offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to reward academic success and support student access. This guide provide  more

Texas State Board of Education Approves HMH Into Reading Texas and iArriba La Lectura! Texas for Grades K-5
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 3 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Texas State Board of Education Approves HMH Into Reading Texas and iArriba la Lectura! Texas for Grades K-5 Adaptive learning company HMH today announced that the Texas State Board of Education has officially approved HMH Into Reading Texas Version 2 and HMH iArriba la Lectura! Texas Version 2 for adoption in Grades K-5 as part of the state's Instru  more

Texas Wheat Legacy Award presented to Jackie Rudd
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Wheat Legacy Award presented to Jackie Rudd * The Texas Wheat Producers Board honored Jackie Rudd, Ph.D., with its inaugural Texas Wheat Legacy Award at the 2025 Texas Wheat Partners Dinner on Dec. 2 in Amarillo. Rudd is a Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder, Regents Fellow and professor in the Texas A&M Department o  more

Texas Woman's University: Sociology's Sadri, Benjamin Write on Iran's Culture Revolution
DENTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Sociology's Sadri, Benjamin write on Iran's culture revolution TWU sociology professor Mahmoud Sadri, PhD, and TWU PhD student Victoria Benjamin have published "The 'Woman, Life, Freedom' Uprising in Iran and Abroad: Political or Culture Revolution?" an article in Cambridge Core, the online academic journal of Cambridge University. The article examines Iran's 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, coining the   more

Tobin Redwine '08 '14: Saving the art of storytelling
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tobin Redwine '08 '14: Saving the art of storytelling * For 15 years, Tobin Redwine '08 '14, Ph.D., shaped how students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences understood and shared stories. As an agricultural communications and journalism professor, advisor and mentor to many, Redwine showed that good stories d  more

Toyota Aims to Bolster U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure with Investment in FirstElement Fuel
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Aims to Bolster U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure with Investment in FirstElement Fuel * PLANO, Texas (Dec.12, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced a strategic investment in FirstElement Fuel, Inc., (FEF) the largest retail hydrogen fueling infrastructure provider in California, with 92 retail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strength  more

Toyota Elevates Arizona Proving Ground to a New Level
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Elevates Arizona Proving Ground to a New Level * Improvements strengthen Toyota's North American R&D capabilities Vehicle development and testing facility available for third-party rentals and long-term residencies WITTMANN, Ariz. (Dec. 10, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona   more

Toyota Strengthens Its Commitment to Music Discovery with Donation of $75,000 to Music Will
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Strengthens Its Commitment to Music Discovery with Donation of $75,000 to Music Will * Students and educators attend and perform at Toyota sponsored live events in Atlanta and Los Angeles PLANO, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) - Music has the power to transform lives, providing young people with inspiration to create and thrive. That's where music education and programs play a critic  more

Two College of Engineering fixtures named Regents Professors
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two College of Engineering fixtures named Regents Professors * Two professors in Texas A&M University's College of Engineering received the Regents Professor designation from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in November. The prestigious honor went to Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engi  more

Two professors recognized for engineering innovations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two professors recognized for engineering innovations * A testament to their roles as engineering innovators, Texas A&M University professors Dr. Hung-Jue Sue and Dr. Yue Kuo have been selected to the National Academy of Inventor's (NAI) 2025 Class of Fellows. The NAI Fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. The 2025 cohort includes 185   more

TXU Energy Expands Winter Warmth Program for Texas Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- TXU Energy, a subsidiary of Vistra, both of Irving, Texas, announced that it is expanding its annual Winter Warmth program, committing an additional $350,000 to assist families across Texas facing financial uncertainty during the holiday season. The goal of the expanded funding is to help more Texans cover household expenses, including food and home heating costs. The funds will be distributed through TXU Energy's network of long-standing non-profit and social service part  more

Tyler Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
TYLER, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * Tyler Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase Pedro Gallardo of Tyler, a senior economics and finance double major at The University of Texas at Tyler, recently presented as a student researcher for the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research as part of the institute's Fall 2025 Student Research Showcase held at UT Tyler. His project, "Th  more

UH Chemistry Professor Earns Prestigious Honor From National Academy of Inventors
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Chemistry Professor Earns Prestigious Honor from National Academy of Inventors By Bryan Luhn Eva Harth, a chemistry professor in the University of Houston's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors. Harth is the 22nd faculty member from UH -- and only the third woman -- to be na  more

University of Connecticut: Brain Scans May Signal Which Therapy Tactics Work Best for Youths
STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 9 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Brain Scans May Signal Which Therapy Tactics Work Best for Youths Connecticut and Texas researchers working together to advance testing of the effectiveness of group motivational interviewing for youths struggling with addiction. * UConn School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth are researching together how therapy can be enhanced to  more

University of Houston Engineers: While Melatonin Puts Us to Sleep, It Wakes Up Plants
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Engineers: While Melatonin Puts Us to Sleep, It Wakes Up Plants Natural Hormone Promotes Plant Growth and Alleviates Stresses By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu In an interesting turn of botanical events, University of Houston engineers report that while melatonin keeps us asleep, it wakes up plants, helping them grow. Melatonin, a hormone produced in the br  more

University of Houston Expands Addiction Research With $2.67M Gift to Help Combat National Opioid Epidemic
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Expands Addiction Research with $2.67M Gift to Help Combat National Opioid Epidemic By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU As the United States continues to face the persistent and deadly opioid crisis, driven by the dangerous synthetic fentanyl, a $2.67 million gift to the University of Houston from the estate of Dr. William A. Gibson will honor his late son Michael,  more

University of Texas Dallas: Pioneering Researchers Recognized as Rising Stars in Texas Innovation
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Pioneering Researchers Recognized as Rising Stars in Texas Innovation Two distinguished faculty members from The University of Texas at Dallas are among five Texas-based researchers chosen to receive the 2026 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST). Dr. Bilal Akin, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the  more

University of Texas Dallas: Team Wins Gold Medal in World Genetic Engineering Competition
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Team Wins Gold Medal in World Genetic Engineering Competition By Kim Horner A team of University of Texas at Dallas students earned international recognition for a discovery that may one day help make fragile messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines more stable. The Comets, whose work focused on tardigrades and the microscopic invertebrates' stress-protective proteins, won a gold medal and were among f  more

UNT Faculty and Students Selected for Fulbright Program Awards to Foster International Collaboration
DENTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT faculty and students selected for Fulbright Program awards to foster international collaboration Faculty and students at the University of North Texas are working to make connections on an international scale daily, and three more are continuing the hard work of collaboration as part of the prestigious Fulbright Program. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to   more

Unveiling 26 Olympian and Paralympian experiences for Milano Cortina 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Unveiling 26 Olympian and Paralympian experiences for Milano Cortina 2026 * As the world turns its attention to Milano Cortina 2026, AirbnbWorldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Gamesis bringing fans closer than ever to the magic of the Winter Games with a special collection of Olympian and Paralympian experiences. On November 18, guests can book once-in-  more

UST's St. John Paul II Institute Receives $500,000 Gift
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * UST's St. John Paul II Institute Receives $500,000 Gift Milestone $500,000 Gift Fuels Growth at UST's St. John Paul II Institute * University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) received a $500,000 gift commitment for the benefit of the St. John Paul II Institute. Dr. John Corrigan, professor of philosophy and executive director of the Institute, said the gift was expected to be fully received by  more

UT Dallas Partners With Tech Mahindra on AI Innovation
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * UT Dallas Partners with Tech Mahindra on AI Innovation By Kim Horner The University of Texas at Dallas has partnered with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, skill development and research. UT Dallas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tech Mahin  more

UT Seeks Private Developers for Multipurpose Arena, Student-Athlete Housing
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT Seeks Private Developers for Multipurpose Arena, Student-Athlete Housing The University of Texas at Austin has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to seek private developer(s) to plan, design, construct, equip, finance and operate a small multipurpose public arena to serve as the competition home for the Longhorns' four-time National Champion Women's Volleyball and an adjacent student-athlete housing  more

UT Southwestern biochemist to receive O'Donnell Award from TAMEST
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern biochemist to receive O'Donnell Award from TAMEST * DALLAS - Dec. 11, 2025 - Yunsun Nam, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, will receive the 2026 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Biological Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology ( TAMEST ) for her research into how RNAs   more

UTHealth Houston Cancer Researchers Awarded Nearly $10M From CPRIT
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston cancer researchers awarded nearly $10M from CPRIT By Caliann Ferguson and Roman Petrowski Seven UTHealth Houston researchers received awards totaling nearly $10 million in funding from The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a state legislative initiative designed to advance cancer research and prevention in Texas. The recipients oversee  more

UTHealth Houston, in Collaboration With UTMB Health, Awarded $50 Million by the State of Texas to Lead Ibogaine Clinical Trials
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with UTMB Health, awarded $50 million by the state of Texas to lead ibogaine clinical trials By Jeannette Sanchez UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health), has been awarded $50 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to lead a collaborative two-year, multicen  more

UTMB Health, In Collaboration With UTHealth Houston, Awarded $50 Million By The State Of Texas To Lead Ibogaine Clinical Trials
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health, In Collaboration with UTHealth Houston, Awarded $50 Million By The State Of Texas To Lead Ibogaine Clinical Trials The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health), in collaboration with UTHealth Houston, has been awarded $50 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to lead a collaborative two-year, multicenter research trial that will e  more

UTMB Helps Lead Project Metis to Advance Global Innovation in Brain Health, the Brain Economy
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB helps lead Project Metis to advance global innovation in brain health, the brain economy The University of Texas Medical Branch, Rice University and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston's Future to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and   more

UTRGV Breaks Ground on Marine Ecosystems Research Facility in Port Isabel
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV breaks ground on Marine Ecosystems Research Facility in Port Isabel By Maria Gonzalez The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the Marine Ecosystems Research Facility (MERF), marking the start of construction on a $21.5 million coastal research center that will expand the university's capacity in marine and environmental sciences. The  more

VoltaGrid and Halliburton Make 400 MW Power Commitment in the Eastern Hemisphere
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * VoltaGrid and Halliburton make 400 MW power commitment in the Eastern Hemisphere Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and VoltaGrid today announced a significant milestone in their strategic collaboration. The companies have secured manufacturing for 400 megawatts (MW) of modular natural gas power systems for delivery in 2028 to support the devel  more

VOTE ALERT: John Cornyn Votes Again to Spike Health Care Costs for Texas Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * VOTE ALERT: John Cornyn Votes Again to Spike Health Care Costs for Texas Families * In response to Senator John Cornyn voting against legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Spokesperson Joe Bush released the following statement: "For months, John Cornyn has blocked every single effort to address the crisis he helped create and  more