DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Patients who underwent a less-invasive procedure to open clogged leg arteries were just a likely to survive with their legs intact as patients who had more invasive surgery. * * * Less-invasive procedures to open severely-clogged leg arteries were as good at helping people survive and avoid amputation as more invasive open surgeries, according to a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Alcoholism - Clinical and Experimental Research, a journal from the Research Society on Alcoholism and the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, says that it provides animal and human clinical, epidemiological, experimental, policy and historical research relating to alcohol abuse, dependence or alcoholism, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * "Can't Wait to Blackout Tonight": An Analysis of the Moti  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following statement by President Nan Aron after the Senate votes to confirm Brantley Starr to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and Jeffrey Brown to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas: "The confirmations of Brantley Starr and Jeffrey Brown tighten the grip of ultraconservative ideologues on federal courts in the state, and will make it harder for people in Texas to exercise their rights.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: The Texas Legislature has work to do when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of "How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality," Texas measured up to policy recommendations in just two of the eight evaluated issu  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 31 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Journal of the American Heart Association Report * * * People enrolled in a large clinical hypertension management trial were half as likely to control their blood pressure if they received care at clinics and primary care practices in low-income areas, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Str  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Professor Chris Semsarian, Ph.D., M.P.H., FAHA, has been selected as the new editor-in-chief of Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, one of 12 scientific journals of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease. Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, launched in 2008, aims to drive the future of cardiovascular   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - Seventeen medical centers rated for quality; Five named among the top 10% in the nation for specialty care * * * DALLAS and TEMPLE, Texas - In the midst of great transformation in the healthcare field, Baylor Scott & White Health remains committed to safe, quality care while working to drive down costs and improve each patient's experience. Today, U.S. News & World Report recognized that commit  more

BURNET, Texas, July 29 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - Larger replacement medical clinic expected to be complete in spring 2020 * * * Baylor Scott & White Health broke ground today on the future home of its medical services in Burnet. The clinic will be located at 1500 E. Polk Street. At about 8,000 square feet, the new clinic will feature 10 exam rooms and a procedure space. It will offer services that include family medicine, diagnostic X-ray, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: * * * - Group will make actionable recommendations to the Board of Directors to enforce Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct * * * The Board of Directors of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards today announced the creation of an independent task force to examine and modernize its enforcement practices. Denise Voigt Crawford - a securities consultant and former 17-ye  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement: Last night, Republican Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23) announced that he will not seek re-election. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, released the following statement: "As a veteran and former civil servant, Gina Ortiz Jones is deeply committed to serving Texas' 23rd Congressional District. "From lowering prescription drug prices to improving resources available to service members and veterans, Gina is prepared to f  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 29 -- The Food Processing Suppliers Association issued the following news release: The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation today announced it has awarded seven $10,000 scholarships that will be used towards completing the winners' respective degrees within the meat sciences discipline. The scholarship winners are: Taylor Price, Oklahoma State University Cole Perkins, Texas Tech University Thomas Fletcher, Texas Tech University Brianna Britton, Purdue Universit  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 2 -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: GSA has announced three 2019-2020 fellows who will assist with efforts to increase efficacy in serving society through science. The 34th GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellow (CSF) Mike O'Connor, will spend a year, beginning this fall, working as a staff member for a Member of Congress or congressional committee. O'Connor is a hydrologist with an extensive background in water resources and cold re  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the 17 fellows from Hispanic-Serving Institutions for the 2019 Class of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. The fellowships, awarded yearly since 1998, recognize highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Their selection was based on the compatibility of their interests with USDA mission  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued the following news release: * * * - Voting Opens 3 September 2019 * * * The International Association of Exhibitions and Events(R) (IAEE) will open the voting polls for its 2020 Board of Directors elections on 3 September 2019. The official voting member for each IAEE member organization will have until 2 December to submit the organization's vote and results will be announced during Expo! Expo! IAEE's An  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued the following news release: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events(R) (IAEE) proudly joined the fight against human trafficking through its support of ECPAT-USA, the leading policy organization in the United States seeking to end the commercial, sexual exploitation of children. ECPAT-USA focuses on awareness, advocacy, policy and legislation, and is a member of ECPAT International, a networ  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, July 30 -- The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release: The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announced the selection of department chosen to participate in the IAFC'S Volunteer Workforce Solutions DEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. This program will focus on improving volunteer recruitment and retention through more inclusive and diverse departments nationwide. The six departments are: * B  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- The International Facility Management Association issued the following news: Joining ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association, and MediaEdge Communications to support the debut of ISSA Show Canada this past June, IFMA anticipates co-hosting the trade show and conference in Canada again next year. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, ISSA Show Canada welcomed more than 1,000 guests on the trade show floor and offered a variety of speakers and educational sessi  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement by Kristine Lucius, executive vice president for policy and government affairs, on the confirmations of Jeffrey Brown to be the District Judge for the Southern District of Texas and Brantley Starr to be the District Judge for the Northern District of Texas: "Senate Republicans continue to place party over country in their pursuit to stack our courts with loyalists and biased nominees like B  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- Methodist Health System issued the following news release: Methodist Dallas Medical Center achieved Magnet(R) designation for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC recognition program is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. The designation is viewed around the nation as the ultimate credential for high quality nursing. Less than 10 percent of hospitals in the United States have   more

IRVING, Texas, July 30 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: As college football celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame has its own milestone to celebrate. The William V. Campbell Trophy(R), college football's premier scholar-athlete award, will be presented for the 30th time this fall, and the NFF will celebrate the award and all of its past recipients throughout the upcom  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 31 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Aquarium Chain Endangering Animals and the Public With Reckless Interactions, Says PETA * * * PETA has just obtained a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection report revealing that SeaQuest Fort Worth was cited a second time this year--the first time was in February, and this one was in June--for allowing members of the public to come into contact with an Asian small-  more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Results for America issued the following news release: * * * - The Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers Honors Memory of What Works Cities' Founding Director of Communications City of Arlington, Texas, Office of Communication Announced as Inaugural Award Winner * * * Results for America announced today the launch of the Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers and named the Office of Communication for the City of Arlington, Texas, as the inaugural w  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: Deep brain stimulation of the cingulate cortex worsens memory recall, according to research in epilepsy patients published in JNeurosci. The technique could be a way to target specific brain areas in the treatment of memory disorders. Vaidehi Natu and colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center stimulated the posterior cingulate cortex, a brain region involved in memory, using electrode  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute recently added an additional single cam rig (SCR) to its considerable array of tribology testing equipment. The rig, which investigates wear mechanisms in engine valvetrain components, was designed and created by SwRI staff led by Staff Engineer Dr. Peter Lee. Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion, focusing heavily on friction  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute is one of three organizations to win funding at the Ground Vehicle Materials Flash-to-Bang (GVM F2B) Pitch Day. They proposed a prototype modeling material failure in impact and blast applications. Dr. Alexander Carpenter, Dr. Sidney Chocron and Dr. James Walker of SwRI's Mechanical Engineering Division addressed a panel of U.S. Army officials in Detroit, Michigan and pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * - Viridiana Gonzalez Is Working to Raise Awareness About Afterschool Programs * * * The Afterschool Alliance announced that Viridiana Gonzalez, a rising junior at Texas Christian University, is serving in the 2019 class of Youth Afterschool Ambassadors. A former student in the afterschool program at Fort Worth's D. McRae Elementary School, Gonzalez is one of three students from across the nation to be select  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at the Marquardt Ranch in Boerne, Texas. The event will provide an opportunity for local cattle producers to learn about TSCRA's recent activities, discuss issues facing cattle raisers and connect with other cattle producers in the area. Registration will begin at   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association would like to invite beef producers to attend free training to help them raise consumer confidence by offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. The Texas Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. a  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: TAB continues to advocate for Texas broadcasters' primary policy agenda in Congress - preventing a Performance Tax on Radio stations and ensuring that STELAR finally expires at the end of the year. While the needle continues to point in our favor on one front, we face slight headwinds on another. As for the regulatory front at the FCC, Commissioner Michael O'Rielly is slated to share his insights on key poli  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Texas Biomedical Research Institute has recruited a new faculty member to San Antonio. Diako Ebrahimi, Ph.D., begins his new position today as Assistant Professor at Texas Biomed. He will establish his own research program in quantitative biology related to the fields of viral and cancer immunology and also collaborate on research projects with Texas Biomed Faculty. Dr. Ebrahimi's recruitment i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Ted Shaw on the proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to require disclosure of negotiated payment amounts between health insurance companies and hospitals: "The proposed federal government rule to require hospitals to disclose how much they charge individual health plans for services will not reduce health care costs or meaningfully engage patients in making better h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of ESI/Employee Solutions, LP and Hagan Law Group LLC against the City of Dallas in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The TPPF lawsuit alleges that the City's Ordinance violates Plaintiffs' constitutional rights of First Amendment freedom of association, Fourteenth Amendment equal pr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Right on Crime Initiative published the policy perspective, Police Use of Force: Foresight Over Hindsight. "Highly publicized use of force incidents can blemish the legitimacy of a police organization," said Michael Hughes, senior visiting fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. "These instances can create a wide chasm between officers and citizens. Mo  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 1 -- Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news: Stories about law enforcement officers disciplined for posting offensive images or words on Facebook are increasingly popping up in the news. In early July, a secret Facebook group was discovered where border patrol agents joked about the deaths of migrants and posted lewd comments about members of Congress. Three weeks later, two Louisiana police officers were fired after one of them wrote that U.S. Rep. Ale  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Texas Biomed strives to create an educationally rich learning environment. As part of that initiative, 21 college and university students have spent summer 2019 interning on the campus. They are science and support staff workers. They have spent several weeks in labs and office all around the Institute. Our bright, talented students include: * Joshua Castro -- St. Mary's University * Payan   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The United Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release: United Fresh's fifth annual BrandStorm(TM) February 10-12, 2020, will take place in Austin, TX after four consecutive years in San Francisco, CA. Held at the University of Texas at Austin's AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, the event boasts the only annual opportunity for produce marketers to gather to dive into marketing education, idea-sharing and innovative dialogue with peers and colleagues alike.   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release: CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for technology professionals around the world, and ITProTV, the home of binge-worthy learning(TM) for IT professionals, today begin their second week on a cross-country tour of U.S. cities to celebrate the contributions made by IT professionals. The 15-city tour resumes in St. Louis, followed by stops in Bentonvil  more

ST. CLOUD, Florida, Aug. 2 -- The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association issued the following news release: WISPA announced that WISPAMERICA 2020 will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, March 16 - 19, 2020. The annual three-day event features presentations from leading industry experts, informative classes and training sessions, vendor solutions, policy briefings, networking and a whole lot more for those in the fixed wireless industry ecosystem. WISPAMERICA 2020 is   more

IRVING, Texas, July 30 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: With over 92 percent of eligible workers voting in favor of ratification, school bus drivers and monitors at First Student of Irving, TX have voted overwhelmingly in favor of implementing their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 745. "Congratulations to the members of our negotiating committee and everyone at First Student of Irving, TX who worked tirelessly to make t  more