BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU National Prison Project filed a legal brief requesting that a federal court order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop its practice of detaining migrants in deplorable conditions without access to an attorney. The fr  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU National Prison Project filed a legal brief requesting that a federal court order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop its practice of detaining migrants in deplorable conditions without access to an attorney. The friend of the court brief was filed in support of a class-action lawsuit challenging the conditions of those detained by CBP in south Texa  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: For the 12th consecutive year, college football coaches nationwide will drive an awareness campaign in September called Coach To Cure MD presented by Werner Ladder. The push culminates the weekend of Saturday, September 28, 2019 when coaches nationwide will wear patches on the sidelines with the cause's logo, with many also hosting boys battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) on their sidelines.  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: High-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional, low-impact training, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke. "People who suffer strokes often have difficulty walking and impaired balance. Rehabilitation after a stroke traditionally focuses on patients practicing   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Previous observational studies have found an association between insomnia, which affects up to 30% of the general population, and an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke. These observational stu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Grants allow schools to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health * * * The American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, marks 40 years of bringing heart health programs to schools across the country by awarding financial grants to invest in America's schools and help educators make whole-body wel  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30% among the majority of people who require treatment for high triglyceride levels, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association. "From our review of the evidence from 17 randomized, controlled clinical trials on high triglyceride levels, we concluded that treatment with 4 grams daily of any of the avail  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - The combination of heart failure and Type 2 diabetes can lead to structural changes in the heart, poorer quality of life and increased risk of death, according to a multi-country study in Asia. * * * Type 2 diabetes affects the structure of the heart in heart failure patients and increases their risk for repeat hospitalizations and/or death, according to new research published in the Journal o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * - 95 Percent of Funding Spent or Committed; 621,000 Financial Assistance Payments to Households * * * In the two years since Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, the American Red Cross has used more than $498 million in donations to help hundreds of thousands of people recover and rebuild after one of the largest flooding events in U.S. history. "After the rains passed and floodwaters  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 24 -- Applied Economic Perspective and Policy, a journal that says it provides a forum to address policy issues within an economic framework from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Are You Estimating the Right Thing? An Editor Reflects * Consumer Preferences for Country-of-Origin Labeling in Protected Markets: Evidence from the Canadian Dairy Market * Criminal In  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, a journal from the American Heart Association, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Apolipoprotein E4 Expression Causes Gain of Toxic Function in Isogenic Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Endothelial Cells * Association Between ApoA-I (Apolipoprotein A-I) Immune Complexes and Adverse Cardiovascular Events--Brief Report * Caspase-1 Activation Is Related Wit  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - System's research expertise helps introduce new era in heart valve surgery * * * On Aug. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a minimally invasive open-heart surgery alternative for low surgical-risk patients following the successful outcome of the PARTNER 3 and Evolut LR clinical trials. Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano and Baylor Scott & White Medical Cente  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The American Institutes for Research issued the following news release: * * * - Creates leading provider of K-12 assessment and instructional solutions * * * Cambium Learning Group, Inc. ("Cambium Learning"), a leading provider in education software and portfolio company of Veritas Capital ("Veritas"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AIR Assessment, the student assessment division of the American Institutes for Research ("A  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published six research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 13, 2019 edition: * Acute Limb Ischemia in Peripheral Artery Disease Insights From EUCLID * Beyond the One Gene-One Disease Paradigm Complex Genetics and Pleiotropy in Inheritable Cardiac Disorders * Comparison of Conventional Lipoprotein Tests and Apolipoproteins in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease Data From UK Biobank * O-GlcNAcyl  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published six research articles, including the following topics, in its Aug. 20, 2019 edition: * Blood Leukocyte DNA Methylation Predicts Risk of Future Myocardial Infarction and Coronary Heart Disease * Donor Simvastatin Treatment in Heart Transplantation * Impact of Physiologic Pacing Versus Right Ventricular Pacing Among Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Greater Than 35%: A Systematic Revie  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Citizens Against Government Waste issued the following news release: Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. John Carter (R-Texas) August 2019 Porker of the Month for voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 (BBA), which saddles taxpayers with more spending and debt. The U.S. is currently $22 trillion in debt. The BBA is projected to add approximately $1.7 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years. It will also end the automatic spending cuts   more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: By Ashley Moore Ben Brookhart and Erik Randesi are the dream team of the security and life safety industry. As CEO and President of Power Home Technologies respectfully, their efforts have brought home security to thousands of families across the United States. "I began as a security technician in 1999 and I did installs for about 8 months. I was second best out of 43 people on my floor," says Randesi. "B  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Environment Texas Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: Houston Mayor Turner announced today a new package of incentives to help fight flooding and water pollution through green infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens and green roofs. Environment Texas, which had called for such measures immediately after Hurricane Harvey, applauded the steps. "From flooding to pollution in our bayous, stormwater runoff is causing a lot of problems  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Environment Texas Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - Environment Texas calls on Houston and Harris County to commit to 100% renewable energy * * * Since 2009, Texas has seen almost a 340-fold increase in the amount of electricity it gets from the sun and similarly impressive growth in wind, energy storage, and electric vehicle technology, according to a new report from Environment Texas Research & Policy Center. And earlier th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Environment Texas Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - Environment Texas calls on Houston and Harris County to commit to 100% renewable energy * * * Since 2009, Texas has seen almost a 340-fold increase in the amount of electricity it gets from the sun and similarly impressive growth in wind, energy storage, and electric vehicle technology, according to a new report from Environment Texas Research & Policy Center. And earlier this   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Environment Texas issued the following news release: Houston Mayor Turner announced today a new package of incentives to help fight flooding and water pollution through green infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens and green roofs. Environment Texas, which had called for such measures immediately after Hurricane Harvey, applauded the steps. "From flooding to pollution in our bayous, stormwater runoff is causing a lot of problems in Houston," said Environment T  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Christie Hicks, senior attorney and manager of clean energy regulatory implementation: Texas-based Vistra Energy announced today the retirement of four coal-fired power plants in Illinois. In an effort to protect company profits, Vistra opted to close its more expensive plants outfitted with pollution control equipment, while keeping its dirtier, but cheaper-to-run plants online. "We are disappointed  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host its 33rd Annual Conference "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Meeting the Challenge of Prosperity and Equality" Oct. 5-7, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago, in Chicago, Ill. The conference is expected to draw approximately 2,000 attendees and will feature 54 workshops. Among the conference attendees will b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: The Houston Symphony closes out its 2019-2020 Bank of America Summer Sounds Series by celebrating the pearl (30 year) anniversary of The Little Mermaid, the animated masterpiece that launched the Disney Renaissance in 1989. The film comes to life on the big screen at Jones Hall this Labor Day weekend at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 1. This was the Disney Renaissance, a highpoint in Disney films that spanned a d  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Force-feeding Process Is Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment * * * The United States government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency should immediately cease force-feeding three hunger striking detainees, Human Rights Watch said today. In an emergency hearing later today, lawyers for one of the strikers will ask a federal court in El Paso to reverse an order to authorize his force-feedi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Heart Association that says it presents reports on clinical and laboratory investigations in the field of blood pressure regulation and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying hypertensive diseases, published 20 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * Aldosterone, Salt, and Potassium Intakes as Predictors of Pregnancy Outcome, Including Preeclampsia * Angs (Angiotensins) of th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release: * * * - UT-Austin's Politics Have a Chilling Effect on the Free Exchange of Ideas * * * Independent Women's Forum has joined American Council of Trustees and Alumni in filing a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in support of Speech First. Speech First is suing the University of Texas-Austin on behalf of its members, conservative and libertarian UT students, on the grounds th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued the following news release: Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen are deployed across the globe, going in harm's way to preserve and protect our freedom. Servicemen and women selflessly give up their freedoms on our behalf by leaving friends and family behind as they serve our country. Unfortunately, when many heroes come home, they begin a new battle that is tough to overcome: homelessness  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued the following news release: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events(R) (IAEE) announces Anja Loetscher has joined its team as an international consultant to assist the Partner Relations team in global growth. She will contribute to expanding IAEE's global reach by engaging with industry organizations outside of the U.S. on the wide-ranging benefits of partnering with IAEE in its various educ  more

CARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Journal of Athletic Training, a journal that says it features prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries from the National Athletic Trainers' Association, published 11 research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2019 edition: * A 14-Day Recovery and Physical Activity Levels After an Ankle Sprain in Mice * Abnormal Motor Response Associated With Concussive Injuries: Biomechanical Comparison Between Impact Seizures and L  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Journal of Church and State, a journal that says it features constitutional, historical, philosophical, theological, and sociological studies on religion and the body politic in various countries and cultures of the world from the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies, published eight research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2019 edition: * "The Best of Deeds": The Practice of Zakat in the UK * Agonism as a State Policy for Engagement of Churc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: The BMI Songwriters Spotlight Series is returning to the 2019 Radio Show with support from HD Radio. All performances are free for registered attendees and will take place during select sessions and events. The Radio Show is held September 24-26 in Dallas, Texas and produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). "BMI is proud to once again partner w  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures issued the following news release: Today marks the release of guidelines and application information for the 14th year of the NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA), a premier grant program supporting Latinx artists and organizations working in all creative disciplines in the United States and Puerto Rico. The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) has announced that its national NALAC Fund for the Art  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - CFO and NFF team up to highlight the changes designed to improve player safety. * * * As the season draws near, it is time for the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame to highlight the key rule changes that will take effect during the 2019 college football season. Since 2011, the NFF has partnered with Rogers Redding, the national coordinator of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: Texas A&M-Commerce has received a public reprimand, suspensions and a financial penalty after misconduct by student-athletes and an assistant coach at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May in Kingsville, Texas. The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee reviewed the matter of unsportsmanlike conduct toward officials and issued the re  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 21 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: For thirty-four years, Ochsner Health System has annually recognized scientists who have made major contributions regarding the relationship between smoking and disease along with the development of innovative treatment modalities. The 2019 Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease Award has been bestowed to: * Paul M. Cinciripini, PhD (Professor, Dept. of Behavioral Science and Director, Tobacco T  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The Amateur Athletic Union issued the following news: AAU Pickleball will hold their National Championship tournament here in Orlando, Florida on Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 at the Orlando Sports Center. The event is scheduled to have 225 competitors, traveling from 16 different states - Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Kentucky, Minnesota, South Carolina, Indiana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Utah, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, as well as On  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: The BMI Songwriters Spotlight Series is returning to the 2019 Radio Show with support from HD Radio. All performances are free for registered attendees and will take place during select sessions and events. The Radio Show is held September 24-26 in Dallas, Texas and produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). "BMI is proud to once again partner with the Radi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release: "The hardest part is to just start; your impact will be immeasurable," said Steve Bartlett, a former congressman from Texas who was a primary co-author of the Americans with Disabilities Act and moderated a panel entitled, "Making a Difference." This panel was part of the summit, "From Washington to Hollywood and Beyond: The Future of Americans with Disabilities," so people with disabilities can fully participate in all as  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Three Southwest Research Institute scientists contributed their groundwater management expertise to a new book about the Edwards Aquifer, the primary water source for the San Antonio area and surrounding communities. The 27-chapter memoir, titled "The Edwards Aquifer: The Past, Present and Future of a Vital Water Resource" and published by the Geological Society of America (GSA), compiles research spa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news: The hormone LEAP2, which naturally blocks the "hunger" hormone ghrelin, is elevated in people with obesity, especially after eating - raising hopes for a treatment that could one day more effectively reduce appetite and, hence, obesity. Scientists have been interested in the potential of LEAP2 (short for liver enriched antimicrobial peptide 2) for weight loss and appe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release: The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) today announced Karen Rambo-Hernandez, an associate professor at Texas A&M University, will receive the 2019 NAGC Early Leader Award at the NAGC 66th Annual Convention in Albuquerque, NM, November 7-10, 2019. The Early Scholar Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in conducting and reporting research regarding  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release, date Aug. 21: Michael Joseph Demaro, 44, of Skiatook was convicted and sentenced Aug. 13 on three counts of larceny of domestic animals, cattle. The convictions are the result of an investigation by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Bart Perrier. According to Perrier, from June 21 to June 27, 2018, he received reports of stolen cattle fr  more

AMHERST, New York, Aug. 19 -- The Center for Inquiry issued the following news release: Under Texas law, having the wedding of your dreams is a benefit unfairly reserved for religious people, now a federal district court in Texas says that's okay. On August 16, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, rejected a challenge to the privileged status granted religious organizations and individuals under Texas marriage law. In November 2018, the Center for Inquiry (CFI) sued the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - Requiring Background Checks on All Gun Sales and Strong Red Flag Laws Have Received Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers Across the Country - Recent Polling Shows Both Policies are Supported by a Majority of American Voters * * * The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement by senior fellow John Daniel Davidson on the Trump administration's rule to rectify loopholes within the Flores Settlement Agreement: "More than any other policy, the Flores Settlement Agreement is responsible for the practice of "catch and release" at the border, which has become a magnet for illegal immigration and a major driver of the current border crisis.," "It is long past time to do away with Flores  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Save the Children issued the following news release: * * * - Continued Efforts Focus on Restoring and Improving Early Learning and Education Programs, Helping Children Emotionally Heal * * * Two years after Texas was hit by the most powerful hurricane to make landfall in the state in 50 years, Save the Children remains committed to supporting children who are still deeply impacted by Hurricane Harvey and recovering from the emotional distress of having their worlds  more

LIBERTY CORNER, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Golf Association issued the following news release: LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - Cole Hammer, 19, of Houston, Texas, has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading men's player in the 2019 World Amateur Golf Ranking(TM) (WAGR). As the McCormack Medal recipient, Hammer earns exemptions into the 2020 U.S. Open Championship and 2020 Open Championship, conducted by The R&A, provided he remains an amateur. Hammer, a sophomore a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: Duane Parrish of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has been named national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2019. Parrish was announced as the honoree before more than 1,000 destination marketing professionals at the U.S. Travel Association's annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, the premier annual gathering for destination and tourism le  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Travel Association announced the recipients of the 2019 Destiny and Mercury Awards and the State Tourism Director of the Year at its 36th annual ESTO conference (the Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations), held August 17-20 in Austin, TX. Twenty-three U.S. Travel member organizations were honored for excellence and creative achievements in destination marketing and inspiring the continued  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news: Starting this fall, the biggest public high schools in Texas are required to report all sports concussions to a central database as part of one of the nation's largest statewide endeavors to track brain injuries in youth athletics. The project, a partnership between UT Southwestern and the University Interscholastic League (UIL), is among multiple requirements recently implemented in Texa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Episcopal Health Foundation issued the following news release: EHF is in the running for a South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020 panel, and need your vote in the PanelPicker, which closes this Friday, August 23. SXSW PanelPicker counts for 30% of the selection process. During the voting period, anyone can browse proposals, leave comments, and vote for the sessions they think would be a good fit for the 2020 conference. Voters need to create a PanelPicker account to cast  more