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State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday August 04, 2019 ( 123 items )  

A. H. Belo Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- A.H. Belo, a local news and information publishing company, issued the following news release: A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) today reported second quarter 2019 net income of $16.9 million, or $0.78 per fully diluted share. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company reported a net loss of $0.5 million, or $(0.03) per share. Second quarter 2019 net income was driven by $28.0 million in proceeds from the sale of real estate previously used as the Company's headquarte  more

American Airlines Expands Five Star Service to 4 Additional Airports
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Enhances Premium Experience for Customers Traveling Through Austin, Nashville, Newark and Atlanta Airports * * * American Airlines is expanding its exclusive Five Star Service to four new airports. Starting today, the premium experience will be available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas, Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Tennessee and Newark Liberty International Airport (  more

Angelo State University Again Designated a National 'College of Distinction'
SAN ANGELO, Texas, July 22 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University is one of only 370 schools, representing 44 states, named a 2019-20 "College of Distinction" by the Colleges of Distinction print and online college guide that recognizes colleges and universities implementing best practices in higher education. This marks the second straight year ASU has earned the national "College of Distinction" designation, and ASU is also one of only four Texa  more

Angelo State University Wins International 'Catalyst Award' for Education Technology
SAN ANGELO, Texas, July 29 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University has been selected for a 2019 Catalyst Award from Blackboard Inc., a global education technology company, and was recognized at Blackboard's "BbWorld" international conference held July 23-25 in Austin. Uses the Blackboard online platform as its course delivery system. Students can view information about their courses, including the syllabus, instructor contact information and assign  more

Angelo State University: Education Honor Society Wins Multiple National Awards
SAN ANGELO, Texas, July 25 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University's Mu Gamma chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) international honor society for education has received a 2019 Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award from the KDP national organization for chapter activities during 2017-19. Established in 1995 and awarded every two years, the ACE Award is the highest honor a KDP chapter can earn. It recognizes KDP chapters that meet strict eligibili  more

AT&T to Webcast Keynote by John Stephens at Oppenheimer Conference on August 6
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T Inc.* will webcast a keynote by John Stephens, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, at the Oppenheimer Technology, Internet and Communications conference in Boston on Tuesday, August 6. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at AT&T Investor Relations. Viewers should start the webcast a few minutes before the planned start time in   more

Baylor College of Medicine: Device Opens Doors for Expanded Use Of Donor Lungs
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Currently, 80 percent of donor lungs are not being used for transplant, but a portable device to house and transport lungs could make more of the organs available for patients who need them. The device is the focus of a new study published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, led by a researcher at Baylor College of Medicine. Approximately 3,000 new patients are added to the lu  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Lectures Focus on 'Compassion and the Art of Medicine'
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: The annual Compassion and the Art of Medicine series, hosted by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, will begin this August. The series is directed Dr. Jo Anna R. Fields-Gilmore, assistant professor of family and community Medicine at Baylor, and is free and open to the public. All presentations begin at 12:10 p.m. and are held in Baylor's Cullen Auditorium, unl  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Study Identifies Human Errors Associated With Surgical Errors
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: In the surgical setting, the concept "to err is human" could potentially be a matter of life and death. In an effort to identify surgical errors that could be prevented, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine conducted a comprehensive analysis of surgeries that resulted in adverse events over a six-month period and found that more than half were caused by human performance deficie  more

Baylor College of Medicine: TP53 Mutations in Cancer Patients Shed Light on Gene's Function
HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: One of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppressor. It senses cellular stress or damage, and in response stops cell division or initiates cell death, thereby preventing a damaged cell from reproducing. Mutation of this gene eliminates a key cellular fail-safe mechanism and is a step leading to cancer. Researchers at Baylor Coll  more

Baylor University Sociology Professor Wins Award From Christian Scholar's Review
WACO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Incoming Baylor sociology professor George Yancey, Ph.D., was selected as the winner of the Charles J. Miller Christian Scholar's Award for Volume 47 of the Christian Scholar's Review (CSR), along with his co-author Michael Emerson, provost of North Park University in Chicago. This award recognizes the best article of Volume 47 and was determined by a panel of CSR editors. The award was announced in the summer 2019 issue of CS  more

Baylor University: Global Horizon Scanning Project Will Help Scientists Address Pressing Environmental, Health Issues in U.S., Canada, Mexico
WACO, Texas, July 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: As density in cities increase along with other global megatrends, researchers are working to address environment and health challenges in collaborative ways. Using a recently pioneered process, a multidisciplinary team of North American researchers, government agencies and businesses leaders identified priority research questions for the United States, Canada and Mexico in an effort to tackle pressing env  more

Baylor University: Key Environmental Quality Research Questions Identified for North America by Multidisciplinary Team
WACO, Texas, Aug. 3 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - Global Horizon Scanning Project will help scientists address pressing environmental and health issues in the United States, Canada and Mexico * * * As density in cities increase along with other global megatrends, researchers are working to address environment and health challenges in collaborative ways. Using a recently pioneered process, a multidisciplinary team of North American researchers,   more

BMC Reinvents Application Development With Automated Mainframe Intelligence Printer Friendly Version View Printer-Friendly Version
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- BMC Software issued the following news: * * * - BMC AMI Devops For Db2 Speeds Up Application Release Delivery By Intelligently Automating Db2 Schema Changes Into Agile Process * * * BMC, a global leader in IT solutions for the digital enterprise, today announced the BMC AMI DevOps for Db2 solution, which is designed to accelerate the delivery of new and updated applications to the market. The solution easily integrates with the Jenkins Pipeline suite of plug ins to  more

Brazosport College: Women's Lecture Luncheon Series Set for 2019-20 Season
LAKE JACKSON, Texas, July 31 -- Brazosport College issued the following news: Brazosport College's Women's Lecture Luncheon Series is ready for another big season, hosting empowering and interesting guests to speak to the local community. This year's lineup features a diverse group of speakers and a variety of topics. Among the speakers scheduled for the 2019-20 Women's Lecture Luncheon Series are President at Magnolia Doug McNamee, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Dedman, an  more

Buckeye Partners Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Buckeye Partners issued the following news release: Buckeye Partners, L.P. ("Buckeye") (NYSE: BPL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2019. Net income attributable to Buckeye was $90.0 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $91.9 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the second quarter of 2019 was $214.3 million compared to $254.9 million for the second quarter of 2018. Buckeye's second qu  more

Business Litigator Daniel Elms Joins Greenberg Traurig
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion with the addition of Daniel P. Elms as a shareholder in the firm's Global Litigation Practice. Elms assists clients with business litigation and arbitration matters, including risk assessment, pre-trial litigation strategy and discovery, as well as trial and post-trial proceedings. He joins Greenberg Traurig fro  more

California A.G. Becerra Welcomes Texas Into Coalition Challenging Merger of T-Mobile, Sprint on Heels of Status Hearing in Southern District of New York
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: On the heels of a status hearing in the southern district of New York, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement welcoming Texas to the coalition of now 15 attorneys general suing to block the proposed merger of telecommunications companies T-Mobile and Sprint: "This is welcome news having Texas as a partner in our fight to protect consumers and   more

ConocoPhillips Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: * * * - Delivered Strong Free Cash Flow and Financial Returns; Raised 2019 Planned Share Buybacks * * * ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today reported second-quarter 2019 earnings of $1.6 billion, or $1.40 per share, compared with second-quarter 2018 earnings of $1.6 billion, or $1.39 per share. Excluding special items, second-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings were $1.1 billion, or $1.0  more

Debra L. Lee Joins AT&T Board of Directors
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T Inc. has added Debra L. Lee, former chairman and CEO of BET Networks and founder of Leading Women Defined, to its Board of Directors. Lee joined BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, in 1986. At BET, she served in several leadership roles, including chief operating officer and general counsel, before she served as chairman and CEO at BET from 2006 until her retirement last year. Under Lee's leadership, BET reinvigorated i  more

Dechert: Cinepolis Acquires Moviehouse & Eatery Chain
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dechert served as legal counsel to Cinepolis on its recently announced acquisition of Moviehouse & Eatery, an upscale dine-in movie theatre circuit in Texas with five operating locations. Effective immediately, this acquisition expands Cinepolis USA's footprint, now operating 258 screens at 26 locations in seven U.S. states. Moviehouse & Eatery will continue to operate independently. Dechert's team i  more

Edmentum Acquires Calvert Education Services to Expand Virtual Learning Offering
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- Edmentum issued the following news release: Edmentum, a global education curriculum and services leader and pioneer in online teaching and learning, has announced the acquisition of Calvert Education Services. The acquisition brings together Calvert's blended learning solutions and virtual K-8 academy with Edmentum's award-winning Plato Courseware, to provide schools and districts across the country high-quality, standards-aligned K-12 digital curriculum delivered by s  more

Encore Wire Issues Financials for Second Quarter of 2019
MCKINNEY, Texas, July 30 -- Encore Wire issued the following news release: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) today announced results for the second quarter of 2019. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 were $336.9 million compared to $336.8 million for the second quarter of 2018. Copper unit volume, measured in pounds of copper contained in the wire sold, increased 5.6% in the second quarter of 2019 versus the second quarter of 2018. The average selling price   more

Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Chad Harrod to the Tampa Port Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Chad Harrod to the Tampa Port Authority. Chad Harrod Harrod, of Tampa, is the chief executive officer of Harrod Properties, Inc. and its affiliated companies. As a group, the Harrod companies have developed over 17 million square feet of office, industrial and medical properties in Florida, Texas, Tennessee and the Carolinas. He joined the  more

Frost & Sullivan: Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things, and Automation Fuel Smart Solution Growth in Industrial Valves and Actuators Market
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * - Manufacturers offering effective quality management and superior reliability set to gain a competitive advantage, finds Frost & Sullivan * * * Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, European Industrial Valves and Actuators Market, Forecast to 2024, reveals that the primary f  more

Frost & Sullivan: LED Revolution, Smart Technology, and New Business Models Create New Growth Opportunities for Lighting Industry Stakeholders
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * - Purpose of lighting to move beyond just illumination, pushing the applications of lighting to new territories * * * With growing LED adoption and increasing use of smart solutions, the lighting industry is going through an enormous transformation. This is driving a parad  more

Frost & Sullivan: Reinventing Supply Chain Management With Internet of Things
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * - Next-generation technologies such as AI, ML, blockchain, and robotics will drive multiple growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan * * * Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in the Internet of Things-enabled Supply Chain Management Market, Forecast  more

Frost and Sullivan: Experts Analyze 4 Strategies to Monetize Your Data and Gain Competitive Edge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: More companies are building data-driven strategies to fuel growth in the upcoming data economy. Though in its nascent stages, data monetization has a huge effect on many industry verticals. Currently, over 2.7 zettabytes of data exist in our digital universe with a utilization rate  more

Frost and Sullivan: Unified Communication and Collaboration Service Providers to Include Hybrid Offerings to Penetrate Globally All Industry Segments
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: The rapid evolution of Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) technology from on-premises to cloud services, hardware to software, and point products to integrated solutions suites is enabling businesses to quickly roll out new capabilities. Cloud services are expected to do  more

Frost and Sullivan: Water Utilities Offering Smart Solutions Have an Edge in Providing End-to-End Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: With the rise of digitalisation, water utility and industrial customers are expected to transition from conventional lab-based quality analysis to real-time and online smart water sensor measurement. Water utilities are choosing smart water meters enabled by automated metering infr  more

GateHouse Media: Fayetteville Editor Becomes First Woman to Lead Newsroom in Paper's 203-Year History
PITTSFORD, New York, Aug. 1 -- GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group, issued the following announcement: Lorry Williams, who has held numerous positions in The Fayetteville Observer's newsroom over the past 32 years, has been named as the newspaper's executive editor. Williams, 55, becomes The Fayetteville Observer's first female executive editor, succeeding Matt Leclercq, who recently was promoted to GateHouse Media's national news editor in Austin, Texas. "Strong commu  more

Greenberg Traurig: Audrey Chang Receives 2019 Texas Lawyer Professional Excellence Award
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Texas Lawyer, the leading source for legal news in Texas, has selected Greenberg Traurig's Audrey Chang among its 2019 Professional Excellence Award recipients. Chang, of counsel in the global law firm's Houston office, earned "On the Rise" honors, a spotlight for lawyers under 40 who wield influence in their practice areas in Texas and beyond. "Audrey is passionately committed to her clients and maint  more

Greenberg Traurig: Elizabeth Ross Hadley Elected Chair of the Legislative and Campaign Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Shareholder Elizabeth Ross Hadley of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Austin office has been elected Chair of the Legislative and Campaign Law Section of the State Bar of Texas for 2019-20. Hadley's responsibilities will include carrying out initiatives that provide education and resources to Texas attorneys engaged in legislative advocacy and who advise clients on campaign finance and campaign   more

Halliburton Awarded Well Construction and Completions Services for Libra Development in Brazil
HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- Halliburton, a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release: Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced the execution of an integrated services contract with Petrobras for pre-salt development in the Santos Basin. The two-year and six month contract will provide drilling and completion services to drive greater efficiency by applying pre-salt expertise and integrating multiple product offerings and technologies. "We  more

Hardin-Simmons University Hosts Tri-University Trauma Training
ABILENE, Texas, July 24 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: Hardin-Simmons University hosted a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) training for about 60 professionals from HSU, ACU, and McMurry on Aug. 24. Police officers, student life coordinators, and counselors learned from specialists from Resolution Solutions during the three-hour course. "Trauma-Informed Care is so important for professionals engaging with students on a day-to-day basis," said Nikki Rhodes, HSU director of cou  more

Hardin-Simmons University: Dr. Janelle O'Connell Named Dean of New College of Health Professions
ABILENE, Texas, July 25 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: Hardin-Simmons University is proud to announce that Dr. Janelle O'Connell will act as the Dean of the College of Health Professions beginning in the coming school year. The university recently announced the creation of the new college, which will contain current programs such as Master of Physician Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, and Communication Sciences & Disorders. "Hardin-Si  more

Haynes and Boone: Free-Speech Advocate Laura Prather Named Finalist for Professional Excellence in Advocacy Awards
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Laura Prather has been named a finalist for the Professional Excellence in Advocacy Awards for her work to support the Protect Free Speech Coalition and the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). The awards are given by Professional Women in Advocacy, an organization that promotes women in public policy. Prather is among the three finalists in the "Excellence in a State Iss  more

Haynes and Boone: Tom Chen Named to Lawyers of Color 'Nation's Best' List
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Tom Chen, a patent lawyer and partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, has been named to the Lawyers of Color's inaugural "Nation's Best" list. The list recognizes 100 firm partners and senior-level corporate counsel for noteworthy accomplishments and their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Aside from being a skilled and insightful intellectual property lawyer and member of the firm'  more

Hunton Andrews Kurth Pro Bono Client ChemoCars Celebrates Successful Expansion
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP's pro bono client ChemoCars celebrates a successful year following its expansion into Amarillo, TX last June. The nonprofit, which originally launched in Charlotte, NC in 2017, offers patients free rides to and from chemotherapy treatments via Uber and Lyft. Last year the group provided more than 3,000 rides to patients in Amarillo. Since February 2017, the firm has served as outside general counse  more

IHeartMedia, Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, iHeartCommunications, Inc. ("iHeartCommunications"), will offer, subject to market and customary conditions, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Note  more

IHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Quarterly Financial Results on August 15, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that on Thursday, August 15, 2019, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2019. The company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement. A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia's website (https://investor.iheartmedia.com/) beginning at 8:  more

J.C. Penney Announces Jim DePaul As Executive Vice President of Stores
PLANO, Texas, July 30 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP] today announced that James (Jim) DePaul, a highly accomplished field executive with nearly 25 years of retail experience, has been named executive vice president of stores, effective August 5, reporting directly to Jill Soltau, chief executive officer. He will be responsible for improving in-store and omnichannel operations as part of the Comp  more

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results on August 15, 2019 at 7:30 A.m. ET
PLANO, Texas, July 31 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, August 15, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The news release will be followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer Jill Soltau and Chief Financial Officer Bill Wafford that will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call  more

J.C. Penney Gives Back to Teachers and Brings Style to the Classroom This Back-to-School Season
PLANO, Texas, July 29 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: As the ultimate back-to-school shopping destination for stylish looks at an amazing value, JCPenney is giving deserving teachers shopping sprees and winning wardrobes this August to stock up on their own back-to-school fashions. The Company is also helping kids and teens leave summer behind and kick off the new school year with the season's most popular trends that are sure to brin  more

John Zerwas, M.D., Named New Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs at the University of Texas System
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release: University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken today announced the appointment of John M. Zerwas, M.D., as executive vice chancellor for health affairs, effective Oct. 1, 2019. Zerwas will succeed Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., who stepped down in March after five years in the position. A state and national leader in anesthesiology, health care and health policy, Zerwas built one of the largest an  more

Kansas A.G. Schmidt: Court Sets Kansas Damages in 'Obamacare' Case at $56 Million
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 31 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release: The federal government must repay Kansas more than $56 million for illegally collecting an Obamacare fee from the state over a three-year period, a federal district court judge in Texas ruled yesterday. In 2015, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and five other states sued the federal government, arguing that the Health Insurance Provider (HIP) Fee -- one of the numerous taxes and fees impose  more

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Partner Andy Van Noord in Dallas
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew Van Noord has joined the Firm's Dallas office as a partner. "Andy is an impressive attorney with extensive experience on complex private equity real estate fund formations and transactions," said Jeffrey C. Hammes, Chairman of Kirkland's Global Management Executive Committee. "He is the first real estate capital markets attorney to join the Dal  more

Lamar University Faculty Research Published Found Need for Medical Knowledge Online
BEAUMONT, Texas, July 25 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Medical professionals may need to take a better look at the integrity of medical information online. Lamar University professors - Drs. Monica L. Bellon-Harn, Vinaya Manchaiah and Lekeitha R. Morris - found a widespread need for knowledge-driven information online, specifically related to autism. Their research findings titled, "A cross-sectional descriptive analysis of portrayal of autism spectrum disorders in YouTube vid  more

Lamar University Partners With Texas Teachers to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
BEAUMONT, Texas, July 23 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University is thrilled to support 50 teachers in Houston and Austin in a year-long program to advance computer coding curriculum in their classrooms in return for credits toward a master's degree. The program also reaches more than 800 students with summer coding camps and hundreds more students during the following school year. Lamar University is collaborating with Apple as part of the company's Community Education  more

Lower Colorado River Authority Awards $21,031 for New Advanced Water Meters in Hays County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * - New water meters and customer portal will help conserve water * * * Hays County Water Control and Improvement Districts 1 & 2 will replace water meters with an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system, including a customer portal, with help from $21,031 in grants from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The grants will help Hays County WCID 1 & 2 complete a $543,000 project to replace  more

Michigan A.G. Nessel Announces Texas Joins Lawsuit to Block T-Mobile/Sprint Megamerger
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined more than a dozen other Attorneys General in a multistate lawsuit blocking the U.S. Department of Justice's anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. "The addition of the state of Texas to our lawsuit sends a powerful message of opposition to this reckless,  more

New York A.G. James Announces Texas Joins Lawsuit to Block T-Mobile and Sprint Megamerger
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Momentum Grows for States' Lawsuit with Addition of 15th AG * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the State of Texas has agreed to join the multistate lawsuit blocking the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. "We welcome Texas's resolve to block this anticompetitive merger, and are pleased to announce that Attorney Genera  more

Nexstar Broadcasting Names Jerry Brehm Vice President and General Manager of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York Broadcast and Digital Operations
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive Promoted to Lead WTEN-TV and News10.com * * * ALBANY, New York and IRVING, Texas - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that Jerry Brehm has been named Vice President and General Manager of WTEN-TV (ABC) and associated mobile / digital operations, including News10.com, serving the Albany-Schenectady-Troy,  more

Nexstar Media Group Names Susan Tully Senior Vice President of Local Content Development
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * - Accomplished Industry Executive to Oversee Television and Digital Media Local Content Initiatives Company-wide * * * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that Susan Tully has been appointed Senior Vice President of Local Content Development, a newly created position at the Company. The appointment reflects Nexstar's expanding scale and strategy to ap  more

Premier Inc. and Texas Health Resources Partner to Scale Innovation in Healthcare Cost Management
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 31 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release: * * * - Launch regional supply chain organization to expand high-value cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities across North Texas * * * ARLINGTON, TEXAS & CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Texas Health Resources and Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) have formed a regional supply chain organization to further scale advancements in total cost management for healthcare providers across North Tex  more

Reed Smith Enhances Financial Services and Class Action Litigation Capabilities With Appointment of Christina Vitale to Partner in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: As it continues to advance its global strategy to expand upon a world-class financial services practice, Reed Smith announced that consumer banking regulatory and litigation lawyer Christina Vitale has joined the firm's Financial Industry Group as a partner in Houston. Vitale counsels clients on complex matters before US state and federal courts, with an emphasis on financial services class actions and bankin  more

Republican Party of Texas Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Zerwas from State House
KATY, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey: Texas State Representative John Zerwas, M.D., has announced his retirement from the Texas House, effective on September 30, 2019. Representative Zerwas served as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee in 2019. He has represented Texas House District 28 since 2007. In 2015, Representative Zerwas was nationally named 'BIO Legislator of the Year' by the Biotechnology Industry O  more

Republican Party of Texas Issues Statement on Unrestricted Accounts
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey: The Republican Party of Texas has announced that our unrestricted accounts exceeded $1 million cash-on-hand for the first time in five years - and for the ninth straight year we have zero debt. This is a major milestone and has taken tenacity to achieve. This reflects the confidence in the direction of the RPT and its laser-focus on the 2020 election cycle. "We are very excited about  more

Rice University: Oddball Edge Wins Nanotube Faceoff
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice U. theory shows peculiar 'Janus' interface a common mechanism in carbon nanotube growth * * * When is a circle less stable than a jagged loop? Apparently when you're talking about carbon nanotubes. Rice University theoretical researchers have discovered that nanotubes with segregated sections of "zigzag" and "armchair" facets growing from a solid catalyst are far more energeticall  more

Rice University: Police Body Cameras Could Lead to More Drug Arrests, Says Baker Institute Expert
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: Police body cameras could lead officers to make more arrests for minor offenses like drug possession, according to a drug policy expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 60% of local police departments and 49% of sheriffs' offices had fully implemented body-worn cameras by 2016. In cases of excessive use of force, this additi  more

Rising Insurance Star Executives Recognize Andrea DeField Among 2019 RISE Awards
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP associate Andrea DeField was named among Rising Insurance Star Executives 2019 RISE Awards winners. The award recognizes and advances young professional talent in the insurance industry. DeField, a member of the insurance coverage practice, finds risk management, risk transfer and insurance recovery solutions for public and private companies. She has dedicated her career to helping clients manage  more

Sam Houston State University Alumni Association Ranks High in HBJ Report
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 25 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: The Sam Houston State University Alumni Association is the second largest Houston-area paid membership alumni group according to the Houston Business Journal's June report. The publication's data also shows that of the top six associations listed in the ranking, SHSU's base membership fee is the lowest cost, at only $35 to join. With currently 60,626 SHSU alumni in Houston and 5,400 members of the alumni as  more

Sam Houston State University: Enrollment Management Wins American Marketing Association Awards
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 24 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Sam Houston State University's Enrollment Management Division is proud to announce that the Enrollment Marketing and Communication team won two awards from the Houston American Marketing Association. In May, the Enrollment Marketing and Communication team attended the AMA Crystal Award Banquet where they brought home two Crystal Awards for the 2018-2019 Graduate and Undergraduate Recruiting Brochures. The team  more

Sam Houston State University: Financial Literacy Program Earns Top Ranking for Third Year in a Row
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 23 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Sam Houston State University has placed in the top ten for college literacy programs for the third year in a row. Ranking No. 6 out of the Top 50 Financial Literacy Programs of 2019 by LendEDU, the Student Money Management Center continues to be a leading source of financial literacy education in the nation. "The LendEdu school rankings has created an awareness among universities of the great work that is ha  more

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District: Get Vaccinated! August is National Immunization Awareness Month
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District issued the following news release: * * * - Vaccines are important for all ages to prevent diseases. * * * August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) wants to remind community members of the importance of staying up-to-date with vaccines, even after childhood. Vaccines play an important role in protecting against diseases like the flu, measles and pneumo  more

Southwest Airlines Launches New Pilot Pathways Program
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launches an innovative career program called Destination 225 which provides pathways to becoming a competitively qualified candidate for future Southwest First Officer positions. On a compass, 225 is the southwest directional heading, and Destination 225 was developed to lead aspiring Pilots to Southwest Airlines. With demand for qualified and professional Pilots projecte  more

Southwest Airlines Offers Human Trafficking Awareness Curriculum to All Employees
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today reiterates its support of the global efforts to eliminate Human Trafficking by launching online curriculum for the airline's more than 59,000 Employees designed to bring greater awareness to the growing epidemic of Human Trafficking. The course is being launched today to highlight the United Nations' World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Southwest Airlines partnered with  more

Southwestern Seminary Announces New Leadership, Faculty for Terry School of Educational Ministries
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29 -- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Two new faculty members have been appointed to the Terry School of Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Adam W. Greenway announced Monday, July 29. Michael S. Wilder and Chris Shirley will serve as professors of educational ministries. In addition, Wilder will serve as interim dean of the school, effective Aug. 1. "I am excited and thankful that M  more

Stephen F. Austin Board of Regents Approves Faculty and Staff Appointments
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 25 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release: Stephen F. Austin State University's Board of Regents approved promotions and the appointment of new faculty and staff members during its quarterly meeting. Regents approved the promotion of Brandon Fox, an associate professor of elementary education, to chair of the Department of Elementary Education. Fox has been a member of the SFA faculty since 2012 and earned bachelor and master's degrees  more

Tarleton State University Ed.D. Alumna Honored As Top Texas Humanities Teacher
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 29 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: The educational organization Humanities Texas named Dr. Karen Galley, a graduate of Tarleton State University's doctoral program in education, the 2019 James F. Veninga Outstanding Teacher of the Humanities. Galley teaches social studies at Success High School in the Fort Worth Independent School District. She credits the university's program for giving her the flexibility to remain in the classroom as  more

Texas A&M International University Graduate Student Earns National Grant
LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) graduate student Aisha Christa Atkinson has been awarded the 2019-20 Career Development Grant by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Atkinson, who is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Administration, was one of several recipients throughout the U.S. to have received this grant.   more

Texas A&M International University Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration for 2019-2020: Sharing Story of Impact, Partnerships
LAREDO, Texas, July 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: It's a story 50 years in the making and this year, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is sharing it with a 50thAnniversary Celebration, "A World of Difference," launched Friday at a press conference at the University's Western Hemispheric Trade Center. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz unveiled the University's 50thAnniversary Brand and Theme and  more

Texas A&M International University Students to Mark 50th Anniversary With Record Service Project
LAREDO, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: A 50th Anniversary doesn't happen every day. That's why Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students have decided that they wanted to do something "big" to observe the Anniversary. As TAMIU May Criminal Justice graduate and now graduate student Mario Gutierrez explained, it's all about service. More specifically, it's all about the TAMIU Service   more

Texas A&M University's College of Engineering: Using Virtual Assistants to Tackle Emergencies in Space
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 29 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Jan McHarg Future space exploration missions will call for a higher degree of autonomy for astronauts, due to longer communication delays and mission durations. If an emergency arises, a communications delay might prevent ground control intervention. Providing the crew with onboard support to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner is crucial to ensure thei  more

Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Learning From the Past to Protect Our Future
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Lorian H. Dusek Most Texans will forever carry the memory of the widespread devastation left behind by Hurricanes Harvey and Ike along the state's coastal cities and communities. The storms were two of the costliest tropical cyclones on record, specifically in Houston where catastrophic rainfall and wind-driven waters triggered major flooding events. Better protect  more

Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Three Petroleum Engineering Faculty Awarded International Recognition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Nancy Luedke Three faculty members within the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University were recognized with international awards from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Visiting professor Dr. William D. McCain Jr. will receive the SPE Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding literary and academic contributi  more

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: First Volkswagen Mitigation Contracts Issued
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * - 11 Entities to Receive $14,582,506 * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announces that the agency has issued the first 11 contracts as part of the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Adobe Acrobat PDF Document settlement. The contracts are made with entities - mostly school districts - that have applied for funds from the trust and will use the money t  more

Texas Education Agency: House Bill 3 Implementation - Current Year Values
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Al McKenzie, director of forecasting and fiscal analysis: House Bill 3, as passed by the 86th Legislature, was signed into law June 11th 2019 by Governor Abbott. Over the next several months, the agency will be releasing more To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) correspondence with additional information, as it becomes available. All TAA correspondence will be posted to our website at tea.texas.gov/HB3. If yo  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Bouressa To 471st Judicial District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrea Bouressa Judge of the 471st Judicial District Court in Collin County, effective September 1, 2019, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Andrea Bouressa of Murphy is an associate at Scheef & Stone, LLP in Frisco. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, and the Colli  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Daniel to Texas Workforce Commission
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Daniel to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The commission is charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers in Texas. Bryan Daniel of Georgetown is the executive director of the Office of the Governor Economic Development Division, and previously served as the chief admini  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Eight to Rehabilitation Council of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lonny Matthew "Matt" Berend, JoAnne Fluke, Paul Hunt, and Crystal Stark to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2021, and Cheryl Fuller for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, he appointed Colton J. Read, Lisa Cowart, and Joseph "Joe" Powell for terms set to expire on October 29, 2021. The council works with the Texas  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Rodriguez and Eichelberger to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa J. Rodriguez and John H. Eichelberger, III to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2021. The committee advises the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and makes recommendations on matters relating to the regulation of appraisal management companies. Lisa J. Rodriguez of Schertz is owner and Operati  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Sawyer to Commission on State Emergency Communications
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clinton Sawyer to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. The commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program. Clinton Sawyer is the Mayor of the City of Amherst and is an agent for Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. He is a board member of the South Plains  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Twelve to Texas Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shawn Kennington, Jeff Oldham, Gene Pack, JD Robertson, Andrea Sparks, and Hector Villarreal for terms set to expire on January 21, 2020 to the Texas Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council. Additionally, the Governor appointed Abigail Brookshire, Libby Hamilton, Joan Huffman, Scott MacNaughton, James White, and Erleigh Wiley for terms set to expire on January 31, 2021. T  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Reappoints Gordon as Rio Grande Compact Commissioner
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Pat Gordon as the Rio Grande Compact Commissioner for a term set to expire on June 9, 2025. The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact entered into by Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and the United States. Pat Gordon of El Paso is president of Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane P.C. He is a partner and attorney whose practice focus is business,  more

Texas Gov. Abbott to Participate in Statewide Television Town Hall With Nexstar Media Group
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. today announced that Governor Abbott will participate in a statewide televised town hall on Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 PM CT. The hour-long town hall will air live on Nexstar stations across the state in addition to streaming on local Nexstar stations' websites. The town hall will focus on the recently completed legislative session, as well as other local  more

Texas State Rep. Lambert to Host Legislative Town Hall Forums
ABILENE, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Stan Lambert: State Representative Stan Lambert will be hosting a series of legislative town hall forums during the month of August across HD 71. Following a presentation from Rep. Lambert about the outcomes of the 86th Legislature, attendees will be able to join the discussion about their state government and the impact of the past session. "I look forward to visit  more

Texas State Rep. Leach Congratulates Bouressa for Gubernatorial Appointment to 471st Judicial District Court in Collin County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach: Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced Andrea Bouressa of Murphy as Judge of the 471st Judicial District Court in Collin County, effective September 1, 2019, for a term set to expire in the 2020 General Election. In response, Representative Leach issued the following statement: "Having known Ms. Bouressa professionally as a practicing attorney for nearly a   more

Texas State Rep. Shaheen Applauds Appointment of Andrea Bouressa to 471st District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Matt Shaheen: * * * - Bouressa appointed by Governor Abbott to serve one of Collin County's newly created courts * * * Plano Representative Matt Shaheen announced today that he applauds Governor Abbott's decision to appoint local attorney Andrea Bouressa as Judge of Collin County's newly created 471st District Court. Two new courts were created in June of this ye  more

Texas State Securities Board: Australian Company Repaying Texas Investors Who Bought Crypto-Mining Contracts
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release: An Australian company that guaranteed returns of up to 200% on investments in cryptocurrency mining is refunding money to Texas investors and admitting it illegally sold unregistered securities. Under the Order (https://www.ssb.texas.gov/sites/default/files/AWS%20Mining%20repay_ENF-19-CDO-1784.pdf) entered Aug. 2 by Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles, AWS Mining PTY, based in Sydney, Australi  more

Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Names New Department of Psychiatry Chair
LUBBOCK, Texas, July 31 -- Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine announced the appointment of Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., as the new chair of the Department of Psychiatry. Wakefield's work in recent years has revolved around relational psychiatry. She has given presentations regarding children's mental health, perinatal mental health and juvenile justice. She is board cer  more

U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Program to Launch at University of Houston With Mellon Foundation Grant
HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: A $750,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has been awarded to the University of Houston to establish a first-of-its-kind U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The program will give scholars expanded access to a vast collection of written materials produced by Latinos and archived by the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literacy Heritage ("Recovery"  more

U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Program to Launch at University of Houston With Mellon Foundation Grant
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: A $750,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has been awarded to the University of Houston to establish a first-of-its-kind U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The program will give scholars expanded access to a vast collection of written materials produced by Latinos and archived by the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literacy Heritage ("Recovery")  more

University of Houston Study: New Bottlenecks, Challenges Loom As Permian Booms
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Increased Production Raises Questions about Gulf Port Capacity to Handle Exports * * * U.S. refiners and other domestic customers will be unable to absorb growing production from the Permian Basin, so the bulk of that production is destined for export, a study from UH Energy and the University of Houston's Department of Industrial Engineering has found. The study points to se  more

University of Houston's Victoria Says Goodbye to Interim Provost
VICTORIA, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Houston's Victoria Campus issued the following news release: The University of Houston-Victoria's interim provost and vice president for academic affairs is retiring Wednesday, three years after stepping into the position at the university. David Cockrum has more than two decades of higher education administrative experience. Cockrum served from 1990 to 2010 as provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Sul Ross State University  more

University of Houston-Victoria Library Director Retires After 31 Years
VICTORIA, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Houston's Victoria Campus issued the following news release: As Joe Dahlstrom prepares to retire as senior director of the University of Houston-Victoria Library, he can look back on a career full of growth and helping students find the resources they need to succeed. Dahlstrom will retire on Wednesday after working since 1988 in the UHV Library, previously the Victoria College/UHV Library. Before coming to UHV, he had worked 16 years in various ot  more

University of Houston: Smart Brain Stimulators - Next-Gen Parkinson's Disease Therapy
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - University of Houston Researchers Report Adaptable Stimulation Treatment * * * Researchers at the University of Houston have found neuro biomarkers for Parkinson's disease that can help create the next generation of "smart" deep brain stimulators, able to respond to specific needs of Parkinson's disease patients. Those with the disease often undergo the high-frequency brain st  more

University of Houston: Wearable Device So Thin and Soft You Won't Even Notice It
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Device Also Can Serve as Robotic Skin, Relaying Information Back to the User * * * Wearable human-machine interfaces - devices that can collect and store important health information about the wearer, among other uses - have benefited from advances in electronics, materials and mechanical designs. But current models still can be bulky and uncomfortable, and they can't always ha  more

University of Maine: Intermedia MFA Assistant Director's Art Highlighting Refugee Crisis Wins International Award
ORONO, Maine, July 30 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Susan Smith, professor and assistant director of the University of Maine's Intermedia MFA program, was selected to win the Juror's Award from the Surface Design Association's International Exhibit 2019 for her work titled "The Passage." The installation piece consists of artifacts from social practice-based work at the Texas-Mexico border. Through a mourning cloth and various sculptures, the installation commem  more

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Clinical Trial Reveals Potential for Treating Larger Strokes With Thrombectomy
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Building on research results published today in JAMA Neurology showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multicenter Phase III clinical trial will be starting at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The trial, called SELECT2 (Optimizing Patient Selection for  more

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Altered Liver Enzymes Associated With Alzheimer's Biomarkers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Xianlin Han, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Medicine and investigator with the Barshop and Biggs institutes, was among co-authors nationwide on a study of liver enzymes and Alzheimer's disease released July 31 in JAMA NETWORK OPEN. The article is titled "Association of Altered Liver Enzymes with Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, Cognition, Neuro  more

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: Treatment Option Shown for Heart Failure Fluid Overload
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Higher doses of spironolactone, a diuretic (water pill), can prevent the need for dialysis in selected heart failure patients, a UT Health San Antonio study found. The aggressive approach relieved fluid overload safely and effectively in patients who were not responding to conventional diuretics. The findings are in the journal Annals of Internal Me  more

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Names New Vice President and Director of Athletics
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Friday that it has hired Chasse Conque (pronounced Chase Konk) as its new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Conque has served as Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 2015. An official start date has not been set but Conque hopes to begin his new role by Sept. 1. "I first wa  more

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music Announces the 2019-2020 Patron of the Arts Distinguished Artist Series
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: The UTRGV School of Music's Patron of the Arts Series continues to bring world class performances to the university and Valley communities on both the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. "The Distinguished Artists Series brings the finest international musicians in the world to our campuses in Edinburg and Brownsville for the benefit of our students and community," said Dr. Kurt Martinez,   more

University of Texas's Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Granted Highest Level of Accreditation
TYLER, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas's Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler announced that the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy has recently been granted the highest level of accreditation status by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. The Fisch College of Pharmacy began in 2013 with the appointment of Dr. Lane Brunner as the founding dean. Since then, the program progressed through the three status levels of ACPE accr  more

University of Texas's Tyler, Jacksonville College Partner to Streamline Transfer Process
TYLER, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas's Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler and Jacksonville College announced today their partnership to offer seamless pathways for students to earn degrees from both institutions. With the partnership, undergraduate students from Jacksonville College may complete an associate degree and transfer to UT Tyler to complete a bachelor's degree without loss of credit or recognition for approved courses. "We s  more

University of Texas-Arlington and Lockheed Martin Team Up on Unmanned Vehicle Project
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: A pair of University of Texas at Arlington researchers are teaming with Lockheed Martin Corp. to optimize how unmanned vehicles use sensors to gather information. Frank Lewis, the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair and professor of electrical engineering, and Yan Wan, an associate professor of electrical engineering, are helping the company determine how to use sensors on vehicles that are underwat  more

University of Texas-Arlington Physicist Improving Predictions of How Space Weather Affects Satellites and Radio Waves
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 2 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: A physicist at The University of Texas at Arlington is developing a space weather simulator capable of predicting how energy is distributed during events such as solar flares and magnetic storms. Yue Deng, UTA professor of physics, is principal investigator on a new $899,000 supplement grant from the Department of Defense, through the Multidisciplinary University Resea  more

University of Texas-Arlington Researcher Receives NIH Grant for Cutting-edge Microscope System
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CoNHI) will soon have a cutting-edge microscope system at their fingertips, thanks to a $449,000 Shared Instrument Grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant awarded to Zui Pan, an associate professor of nursing and biology, will be used to purchase a Nikon A1R inverted  more

University of Texas-Arlington's Master of Architecture Program Receives STEM Designation From State Board
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: A change in designation for the Master of Architecture degree at The University of Texas at Arlington will increase scholarship and research opportunities for students and faculty. The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to designate the Master of Architecture program as one whose curriculum is signi  more

University of Texas-Arlington: Key to North Texas' Future? Making the Watershed Sustainable
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: One resource above all others remains key to a sustainable future for Texas: water. Urban planners, scholars, environmental organizations, designers, water officials and elected officials will converge on The University of Texas at Arlington campus Aug. 16-17 to participate in a workshop, titled "Future Cities, Livable Futures: Toward a Sustainable Model for Urban-Watershed Systems." Adri  more

University of Texas-Dallas: Callier Students Learn How Improv Skills Can Improve Dementia Care
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: Diane Walsh knows firsthand -- both professionally and personally -- that caring for those with dementia can be difficult. The senior lecturer in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas supervises students working in a clinical setting at a day center for dementia patients, and one of her relatives battled Alzheimer's disease. So  more

University of Texas-Dallas: Jindal School Students Find Rewarding Work in Poverty Solution Project
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSresearch] -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: Business analytics graduate students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas recently helped a local nonprofit map a route to reducing childhood poverty. Chung-Min (Jack) Chen MS'19 and Vandhana Kalyanaraman MS'19 knew they would work on a project with real-world implications when they enrolled in Dr. Ron Bose's analytics practicum course   more

University of Texas-Dallas: UTDesign Students Show Stick-to-Itiveness, Win National Competition
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: * * * - For the Fifth Consecutive Year, a Comets Team Captured First Place at the ASME Conference * * * A company that makes fiber-optic cables asked a team of University of Texas at Dallas mechanical engineering students to solve a sticky problem: design a fast and accurate system to dispense glue and assemble components during the manufacturing process for a new line of cables. The UTD  more

University of Texas-Health Science Center At Houston: Finds Transport By Mobile Stroke Units Get Patients Quicker Treatment Than Traditional Ambulance
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Every second counts for stroke patients, as studies show they can lose up to 27 million brain cells per minute. Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) recently published new findings in Stroke that show patients transported to the hospital by mobile stroke unit instead of standard ambulance received a clot-busting   more

University of Texas: Experimental Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Elicits Strong Immune Response
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: An experimental vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the leading causes of infectious disease deaths in infants, has shown early promise in a Phase 1 human clinical trial. A team of researchers, including The University of Texas at Austin's Jason McLellan, report today in the journal Science that one dose of their vaccine candidate elicited large increases in RSV-neutral  more

University of Texas: Marital Infidelity and Professional Misconduct Linked, Study Shows
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: People who cheat on their spouses are significantly more likely to engage in misconduct in the workplace, according to a study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. The researchers looked at the records of police officers, financial advisers, white-co  more

University of Texas: Priority Rule for Organ Donors Could Have Unintended Consequences
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Several countries have combated low organ donor counts by implementing a priority rule that pushes registered donors to the front of the line if they ever need a transplant. However, according to a study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin published today in Management Science, this model has drawbacks. McCombs accounting professor Ronghuo Zheng, along w  more

University of Texas: U.S. Commerce Department Invests in Recovery of UT Marine Science Institute
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $5 million grant to The University of Texas at Austin to repair a large laboratory building on the UT Marine Science Institute campus in Port Aransas and help establish a new Center for Coastal Ocean Science. "The EDA has provided support for the recovery of one of our state's scientific crown jewels -- UT's Marine Science  more

University of Texas: Victor Saenz Selected As Fellow By Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities selected Victor Saenz, a UT Austin College of Education professor, as a fellow for its Inaugural Presidential Leadership Academy, La Academia de Liderazgo. HACU created the academy in response to a declining percentage of Hispanic university presidents, despite unprecedented growth of Hispanic college student enrollment nation-wide. Fellows will participate  more

University of Wyoming Alumni Association Presents Four New Alumni Awards to Graduates
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Four University of Wyoming graduates will be honored Friday, Sept. 13, with new UW Alumni Association (UWAA) awards. Recipients and their awards are: Aaron Bieber, Richmond, Texas, the Network/Chapter Leader Award; Barney Cosner, Riverton, the Life Member Service Award; Jo Anne Youtz McFarland, Riverton, the Building a Better Wyoming Award; and Brittany Wells Gray, Green River, the Rising Alumni Award. T  more

Willis Towers Watson Completes Acquisition of TRANZACT
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 30 -- Willis Towers Watson, a risk management, insurance brokerage and advisory company, issued the following news release: Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced today that following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approval, it has completed its acquisition of TRANZACT, a direct-to-consumer health care organization that links individuals to U.S. insurance carriers  more

Yokogawa Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its OpreXTM Profit-Driven Operation Solution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Based on its recent analysis of the North American integrated performance management market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Yokogawa with the 2019 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its differentiated solution offerings - Oprex Profit-driven Operation (PDO). This solution is e  more