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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday September 01, 2019 ( 59 items )  

American Heart Association: Artificial Intelligence Could Use EKG Data to Measure Patient's Overall Health Status
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Researchers applying artificial intelligence to electrocardiogram data estimated the age group of a patient and predicted their gender. - Artificial intelligence could more accurately track overall health status by determining 'physiologic age' - distinct from chronological age. * * * In the near future, doctors may be able to apply artificial intelligence to electrocardiogram data in order t  more

American Heart Association: Childhood Cancer Survivors at Elevated Risk of Heart Disease
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Survivors of childhood cancer have a higher risk of developing a range of heart disease due to cancer therapy, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Most studies of this survivor group have focused on heart failure related to anthracyclines, a class of chemotherapy medications used to treat many types of cancer. In this new study, researchers used d  more

American Heart Association: New Best Practice Approach to Resuscitation Competence and Data Management Unveiled for Hospitals
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Combined offering from the American Heart Association and RQI Partners furthers mission to improve resuscitation practices and save more lives from in-hospital cardiac arrest * * * An integrated resuscitation product pairing combining the latest in resuscitation science, data management and quality improvement solutions is being offered by the American Heart Association, the leading voluntar  more

American Water Works Association and Smart Water Networks Forum Unite to Elevate Smart Water Strategies at Upcoming Symposium
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release: The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) are pleased to announce the first-ever joint International Smart Water Symposium to be held on November 10-11, 2020 in Austin, Texas. The International Smart Water Symposium will explore innovative, data-driven solutions and smart water strategies to address global water and wastewater challenges. The symposiu  more

Becket Fund for Religious Liberty: 10 States and 44 Members of Congress Back Foster Kids at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty issued the following news release: * * * - Friend-of-the-court briefs defend faith-based foster agency from discrimination * * * Ten states and 44 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court yesterday to hear Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case brought by two Philly foster mothers challenging the City of Philadelphia's harmful actions which threaten the future of the faith-based foster agency that brought their families together  more

Becket Fund for Religious Liberty: Texas Brothers Ask Court to End Public School Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty issued the following news release: * * * - Public school bans schoolboys from sports and clubs unless they cut their sacred braids * * * A Catholic family in Texas asked a federal court Monday to allow their boys to join sports and other after-school activities while keeping a strand of their hair uncut and braided as a sign of their faith. In Gonzales v. Mathis Independent School District, the court will decide if the Mathis Indep  more

Circulation Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in Aug. 27, 2019 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published six research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 27, 2019 edition: * Allele-Specific Silencing Ameliorates Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Attributable to a Human Myosin Regulatory Light Chain Mutation * Canagliflozin and Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary and Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention Groups * Contrasting Effects of Pha  more

Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal Issues 24 Research Articles in Sept. 15, 2019 Edition
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Clinical Infectious Diseases, a journal in the field of infectious disease from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, published 24 research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 15, 2019 edition: * Antibiotic Thresholds for Sepsis and Septic Shock * Coccidioidal Meningitis in New York Traced to Texas by Fungal Genomic Analysis * Destination Joint Spacers, Reinfection, and Antimicrobial Suppression * Empiric Antibiotic Treatment Thresholds for Ser  more

Electronic Security Association: Ongoing Training Is About More Than Licensing
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: Your employees with the most potential could leave your company for better career opportunities if you don't provide them with a clear path and invest in their development while you have them. This might seem like a lose-lose situation, wherein a talented, well-trained employee has more options in the job market, and an employee who does not see development in their role likewise will find a way to progres  more

Emergency Physicians Stand in Solidarity With Emergency Medical Professionals in Amazon Region
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the efforts of the heroic emergency medical professionals working in regions impacted by the Amazon fires. Destruction of the forest and its ecosystem will leave worrisome and potentially permanent agricultural and environmental scars. These fires also pose health risks for people nearby including smoke exposure or inhalation, pu  more

Emergency Physicians Stand in Solidarity With Emergency Medical Professionals In Amazon Region
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the efforts of the heroic emergency medical professionals working in regions impacted by the Amazon fires. Destruction of the forest and its ecosystem will leave worrisome and potentially permanent agricultural and environmental scars. These fires also pose health risks for people nearby including smoke exposure or inhalation, pu  more

Environment Texas Research & Policy Center: Green Infrastructure Should Protect Texans From Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Environment Texas Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - Environment Texas calls on water board to invest flood funds in nature-based solutions * * * Environment Texas Research and Policy Center today called on the state to invest a minimum of 20% of the $793 million dollar Flood Infrastructure Fund in green infrastructure, including rain gardens, urban forests, and mimicked wetlands. Today is the final day for public input on the   more

Environment Texas Research and Policy Center: Green Infrastructure Should Protect Texans From Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Environment Texas Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - Environment Texas calls on water board to invest flood funds in nature-based solutions * * * Environment Texas Research and Policy Center today called on the state to invest a minimum of 20% of the $793 million dollar Flood Infrastructure Fund in green infrastructure, including rain gardens, urban forests, and mimicked wetlands. Today is the final day for public input on the prog  more

EVENT Sept. 10-11, 2019: National Restaurant Association Schedules Information Technology Executive Study Group Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The National Restaurant Association will host the annual Information Technology Executive Study Group meeting at Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 10-11: The IT Executive Study group offers you the opportunity to assess roll-outs, highlight wins, talk through issues and learn directly from other IT leaders in the industry. Additional programming addressing new regulations on privacy, data security and beyond will be provided a leading law firm, giving you critical i  more

EVENT Sept. 11, 2019 - Independent Petroleum Association Schedules Leaders in Industry Luncheon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America will host a Leaders in Industry Luncheon at the Petroleum Club, Houston, Texas, on Sept. 11: Featured speaker: Julian Bott, CFO, Southwestern Energy For more information: https://www.ipaa.org/events/leaders-industry-luncheon-september-2019/ [Category: Energy]  more

EVENT Sept. 11-12, 2019: Society of Petroleum Engineers Schedules Liquids-Rich Basins Conference
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Society of Petroleum Engineers will host a Liquids-Rich Basins Conference at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Odessa, Texas, Sept. 11-12: Agenda and Speakers: Fracture Driven Interactions As infill wells are developed on pads or zones adjacent to existing producers, it's clear that wells interact. These interactions can have varying severity ranging from only minor pressure or fluid connectivity during completion to significant degradation in long-te  more

EVENT Sept. 15-17, 2019: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Schedules Global Accreditation Conference
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International will host a Global Accreditation Conference at the Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 15-17: Agenda and speakers: The Essentials of Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitators: Stephanie Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer, AACSB International Tim Mescon, Executive Vice President and Chief Officer for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, AACSB International   more

EVENT Sept. 15-17, 2019: Promotional Products Association International Schedules Product Responsibility Summit
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Promotional Products Association International will host Product Responsibility Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, Sept. 15-17: The PPAI Product Responsibility Summit offers education focused on the most-pressing business implications, challenges and opportunities associated with compliance. Facilitated by industry thought leaders, representatives from product safety labs and leaders in compliance, this eye-opening event will explore the latest developments, as well a  more

EVENT Sept. 22-24, 2019: American Bankers Association Schedules Bank Marketing Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Bankers Association will host a Bank Marketing Conference at JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, Sept. 22-24: Elevate Your Marketing Bench Strength Leadership looks to marketing for digital innovation, advertising savvy, sales expertise, and new ideas to stay on a path of growth. It is critical to construct an agile marketing team with the experience, credibility and responsiveness to help your bank succeed as it scales. Gain insights the changing workforce so you   more

EVENT Sept. 22-24, 2019: International News Media Association Schedules European News Media Conference
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The International News Media Association will host a European News Media Conference in Hamburg, Germany, Sept. 22-24: Agenda and Speakers: How German Media Are Transforming For The Future * How Axel Springer Manages Growth "It's about risks and opportunities. Technology is the basis for our digital business. We need to clearly define where we see opportunities and how our business models can grow through technology. At the same time, we also have to examine the risk  more

EVENT Sept. 22-24, 2019: National Association of Personnel Services Schedules 2019 Conference Speakers
DAWSONVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- The National Association of Personnel Services will host 2019 Conference Speakers at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 22-24: Agenda and Speakers: Bruce Tulgan, Keynote Speaker Winning the Talent Wars: Build a Wining Culture of Attraction, High-Performance, and Retention The number one issue troubling business leaders today is the increasing difficulty of recruiting, motivating, and retaining the best talent. There are talen  more

EVENT Sept. 23-24, 2019: National Black MBA Association Schedules 41st Annual Conference & Exposition
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The National Black MBA Association will host the 41st Annual Conference and Exposition at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, Sept. 25-28: Agenda: * How to Go From An Idea to MVP to Customers to Real Business * Emerging Leader Track: Emotional Intelligence: Doing the Hard Work of "Soft" Skills * Emerging Executives Track: Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Understanding Nonverbal Communication * More than Social Media: Using Content Marketing t  more

EVENT Sept. 23-25, 2019: American Bankers Association Schedules Insurance Distribution Exchange
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Bankers Association will host an Insurance Distribution Exchange at the JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, Sept. 23-25: Agenda and Speakers: General Session Building an Effective Social Media Strategy Technology changes daily and the use of social media continues to grow. Learn how the use of social media and technology is enhancing opportunities for customer engagement. Amethyst Vargas, Director, Content & Social Media Marketing, Brighthouse Douglas Wilbur, C  more

EVENT Sept. 3-6, 2019: Society of Petroleum Engineers Schedules Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Society of Petroleum Engineers will host an Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Sept. 3-6: Agenda and Speakers: Late Life Operations - Optimising performance, extending life and changing mindset! Decisions made during late life operations not only impact the production efficiency but also the decommissioning liability of offshore facilities. This is more evident, due to the restricted funding and maintenance often seen durin  more

EVENT Sept. 4, 2019: Credit Union National Association Schedules CUNA Regulatory Compliance Certification Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Credit Union National Association will host an event entitled CUNA Regulatory Compliance Certification Schools at the Omni Frisco Hotel, Frisco, Texas, on Sept. 8-13: Agenda and speakers: Never Give Up - The Survivor Way Holly Hoffman, Author, Motivational Speaker, Television Personality As we survive life's challenges, we come face to face with fear and uncertainty. Challenges may allow us to step out of our comfort zone and push ourselves above and beyond our ow  more

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Webinar: Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2019
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will offer a free webinar on September 4, 2019, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will provide an overview of the Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment (HERE) Act of 2019 and its impact on Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The HERE Act proposes a new grant program, authorized at $150 million, under Title V of th  more

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Request for Proposals - Texas Communities Count
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health issued the following news release: The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is accepting proposals for the Texas Communities Count initiative, which will support complete count efforts in Texas for the 2020 U.S. Census. The foundation plans to award grants totaling $2 million. The primary focus is to aid collaborative approaches that aim to reach traditionally hard-to-count (HTC) populations, communities and geographic areas througho  more

Houston Native and 'Hamilton' Star Renee Elise Goldsberry Opens the Houston Symphony 2019-2020 POPS Series
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actress and vocalist Renee Elise Goldsberry, original cast member of the musical phenomenon Hamilton, comes home to Houston to open the Houston Symphony's 2019-2020 POPS Series alongside conductor Steven Reineke, Sept. 6-8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy an after-party featuring music, specialty cocktails, free giveaways, and mingling with musicians. The p  more

In New Episode of Clinton Foundation Podcast, President Clinton Addresses Ongoing Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: To mark the beginning of September as National Recovery Month, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Harm Reduction Coalition Board Member and Clinton Foundation partner Julie Stampler join President Bill Clinton to discuss how we can fight this escalating crisis. This episode also features personal stories from members of the Clinton Foundation community who have overcome substance-use disorder  more

Institute for Justice: Texas Supreme Court Punts on Property Rights
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: Hinga Mbogo's long road to justice came to an abrupt and frustrating end today when the Texas Supreme Court refused to hear his challenge against Dallas' efforts to force out his beloved auto mechanic shop so that the city can make way for the city's preferred businesses, such as chain restaurants or coffee shops. "Although this may be the end of the road for Hinga's lawsuit against Dallas, we'll never  more

Institute for Policy Innovation: NASA Chief Bridenstine in Dallas to Highlight U.S. Mission to Moon, Mars
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Institute for Policy Innovation issued the following news release: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will visit Dallas on Friday, September 13, to highlight NASA's mission to return to the Moon and enable human exploration of Mars in keynote remarks before the Institute for Policy Innovation's Sumners Distinguished Lecture Series. Bridenstine's talk, "Reclaiming America's Leadership in Space," will give an inside look into NASA's ambitions for the next era of spa  more

MassChallenge Texas Names Top 6 Startups From Inaugural Houston-Based Cohort
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- MassChallenge issued the following announcement: MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge's global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the six top startups from its first Houston-based accelerator. Representing some of the most innovative solutions across a range of industries, the top startups will now participate in a final round of judging where they will compete for an additional prize, which will be announced at the MassChallenge  more

Memorial Hermann Announces Alexander Greengold as SVP, Chief Consumer Experience Officer
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: Memorial Hermann Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Greengold as SVP, Chief Consumer Experience Officer, effective Sept. 16, 2019. Nationally recognized for quality and safety, Memorial Hermann is bolstering efforts to further personalize care in order to deliver consistently exceptional experiences for patients, their families and its caregivers. In this newly created r  more

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Earns Level IV Trauma Designation
PEARLAND, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital has been designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services after consistently demonstrating its ability to provide advanced trauma life support, evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic services. "We are excited to receive this new trauma designation and we know how important this is to Pearland and surrounding communities, as it  more

Moms Demand Action Volunteers Available for Interviews Ahead of Texas Safety Commission Meeting
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 28 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Tomorrow, the Texas Safety Commission will convene in El Paso for its second meeting to discuss gun violence prevention. Volunteers with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America have urged the commission to consider recommending legislation requiring background checks on all gun sales and a strong Red Flag law, policies that are proven to save lives   more

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators: Make Plans to Attend the 4th Annual Industry Forum
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators issued the following news release: Following the success of previous events, NCCCO will hold its 4th Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications on October 24, 2019. The venue for the event, which will be held in conjunction with the 47th Biannual Meeting of the NCCCO Commission and will be presented by the NCCCO Foundation, will be the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Training and Edu  more

National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame: 1,451 With Undergraduate Degrees Playing Football This Season
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - College football opens the door for more than a thousand players to earn second diplomas. * * * The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today released a list of 1,451 student-athletes who have already earned their undergraduate degrees and will be playing college football this fall while pursuing second diplomas. This season marks the third year  more

National Trauma Institute: San Antonio Whole Blood Consortium Earns Military Outstanding Accomplishment Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The National Trauma Institute issued the following news release: Donald Jenkins, MD, professor of surgery at UTHealth San Antonio and an NTI Board member, and the entire San Antonio Whole Blood Consortium, were selected as the winners of the 2019 MHSRS Outstanding Team Research Accomplishment award. Dr. Jenkins accepted the award on behalf of the team today at the annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Kissimmee, Florida. This MHSRS award is   more

Public Citizen Issues Statements on Rejection of Application by NRC Regarding Nuclear Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Public Citizen issued the following statements by Adrian Shelley, director of Texas office and Karen Hadden, executive director of SEED Coalition, on the rejection of application by Nuclear Regulatory Commission to intervene in nuclear case: Today, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission rejected a request by Public Citizen and other nuclear watchdog groups to intervene in a case that would license the dumping of high-level radioactive waste at the Waste Control Specialis  more

Republican Attorneys General Association Issues Joint Statement on Mississippi Attorney General Fitch Election Victory
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following joint statement by Chairman Ken Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulating Lynn Fitch on his Republican runoff election victory for Mississippi Attorney General: "Lynn Fitch has proven to be a conservative leader during her tenure as State Treasurer and has the experience to hit the ground running on day one. "As Mississippi's next Attorney General, Fitch will be a strong ally to law enfor  more

Sierra Club Issues Statement on Environmental Protection Agency's Rollback of SO2 Pollution Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Chrissy Mann, senior campaign representative with the Beyond Coal Campaign, on Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of SO2 pollution standards for Texas coal plants: * * * - EPA fails to address the nation's largest source of SO2 pollution at Martin Lake * * * Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to "correct"(more accurately, abandon) its determination that three areas around the largest an  more

Sierra Club: Advocates Seek Answers From BP, Call on Hilcorp Stays Out of Arctic Refuge
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, local environmental and Indigenous activists will seek answers from BP following its announcement that it would be selling its entire Alaska portfolio to Hilcorp Energy. Following this, the activists went over to Hilcorp's offices calling on them not to drill in the Arctic Refuge. A previously announced rally for today has been canceled following the news BP sold its Alaska portfolio. Today's efforts come as d  more

Sierra Club: SWEPCO Files Expensive Integrated Resource Plan at Louisiana Public Service Commission
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, SWEPCO filed its long term resource plan at the Louisiana Public Service Commission. This Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will guide the future energy mix that SWEPCO uses to provide electricity to customers in Shreveport and Northeastern Louisiana. Unfortunately for SWEPCO's customers, the IRP envisions continued operations for years to come of the highly expensive Dolet Hills coal-fired power plant in  more

Solar Energy Industries Association: Providing Reliability and Resilience - The Case for Using Solar Plus Storage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: As storms batter the coasts of New Orleans and wildfires ravage the west, cities and customers are increasingly finding themselves left in the dark and scrambling to restore power. Extreme weather events across the United States are becoming more frequent and their impacts are being felt more broadly each year. In response, utilities in states such as Texas and California are left with no choice b  more

Southwest Research Institute Herron to Receive a National Safety Council Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: The National Safety Council announced that SwRI Senior Safety Engineer Matthew Herron will receive its prestigious Rising Stars of Safety award honoring individuals under the age of 40 who play a significant role to positively influence and promote their company's safety culture and leadership. Only one individual at a company can receive this honor each year. "Matt is dedicated to promoting safety i  more

SPE Announces ANTEC 2020 Call for Papers
BETHEL, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The Society of Plastics Engineers issued the following news: SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals recently announced its Call for Papers for ANTEC(R) 2020. ANTEC(R) 2020, taking place March 30-April 2 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas, is the largest, most respected and well-known technical conference in the plastics industry. ANTEC(R) attracts over 1,200 plastics professionals from around the world with job functions encompassing mana  more

Study of Prehospital Death Presented at Military Health System Research Symposium
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The National Trauma Institute issued the following news release: NTI project manager Lizette Villarreal and principal investigator Dr. Brian Eastridge presented a poster detailing the Multi-Institutional Multi-Disciplinary Injury Mortality Investigation in the Civilian Prehospital Environment (MIMIC) at the annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Florida this week. The MIMIC study was funded through a $4 million Department of Defense grant to   more

Texas Association of Broadcasters: FCC Opens Window for FM, LPTV/Translator Repack Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: FM radio stations, LPTV stations and TV translators that have been displaced or forced to move to new or auxiliary facilities because of the ongoing TV spectrum repack have until midnight on October 15 to begin the process for reimbursement of related costs. The FCC has created special forms stations must use for the reimbursement process along with an online filing portal, but there is no filing fee. Attor  more

Texas Association of School Boards: Finalists Named for 2019 Superintendent of the Year Award
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release: Five public school administrators from across Texas were selected as state finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the SOTY program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership since 1984. The 2019 finalists are the following: * Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD,  more

Texas Independent Producers Association Issues Statement on Air Standards for Oil, Gas Industry
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following statement by President Ed Longanecker: Under a new regulatory proposal announced Thursday, August 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to roll-back burdensome air standards for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, in a move expected to save the oil and natural gas industry $17-$19 million a year in compliance costs, for a total of $97-$123 million from 2019 through 202  more

Texas Organizing Project Issues Statement on Harris County Commissioners Court Approval on Bail Reform Settlement
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Texas Organizing Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Michelle Tremillo in response to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg filing a brief against the historic bail reform settlement approved by the Commissioners Court: "We are extremely disappointed that DA Ogg has come out against the historic misdemeanor bail reform settlement, a settlement her office helped shape. "We are also outraged that she is questioning the abilities of newly  more

Texas Organizing Project Issues Statement on Harris County Transformation Approval
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas Organizing Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Michelle Tremillo in reaction to Harris County Commissioners Court approval to transform Harris County: "The importance of yesterday's vote by the Harris County Commissioners Court to change the way federal recovery dollars are allocated can not be overstated. Giving weighted consideration to equity should be common sense, but the fact that this has never been done in the country shows h  more

Texas Public Policy Foundation: New Report Finds City Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Ordinances Will Have Detrimental Effect on Unemployment and the Local Economy
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: A first-of-its kind report on mandatory paid sick leave policies finds that the ordinances have serious negative economic effects on employees, businesses, and the local economy. The report was included in an amicus brief filed by a coalition of San Antonio businesses in support of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's lawsuit against the City of Dallas' mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. The amicus br  more

TIA to Hold Global Business Performance Optimization Symposia Series Focusing on Supply Chain Best Practices
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Telecommunications Industry Association issued the following news release: The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced a Business Performance Optimization Symposia Series focusing on quality assurance, customer success, sustainability, and supply chain best practices to be held in Bangalore, India; London, United Kingdom; and Dalla  more

TIPRO Mid-Year Energy Report Highlights Record Oil and Gas Production, Continued Industry Employment Growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release: A new report released Thursday, August 29, 2019, by the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) shares insight into oil and gas production and employment trends over the first half of 2019. TIPRO's 2019 Midyear Texas Energy Report, part of the association's "State of Energy" report series, projects the oil and gas industry supported 365,511 direct jobs  more

Two Years After Hurricane Harvey, Memorial Hermann Has Donated 7,500 Volunteer Hours to the Community
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: One year ago, Memorial Hermann commemorated the anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster to strike Greater Houston by launching a service campaign aimed at putting employees to work in the community. On the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Memorial Hermann is proud to announce that its employees have donated more than 7,500 volunteer hours as part of the organization's commitment to   more

TX Biobytes From Texas Biomed Episode 041 -- Quantitative Biology Adds Up to New Insights
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Assistant Professor Diako Ebrahimi, Ph.D., is one of the newest faculty members at Texas Biomedical Research Institute. He's a quantitative biologist. His job is to take massive amounts of data from different disciplines to develop new ways to research virology and cancer. Dr. Ebrahimi joins Texas Biomed from the University of Minnesota where he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of   more

USA Rice Federation: Texas Crop Report - Late and Getting Later
EL CAMPO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: EL CAMPO & LISSIE, TX - When you talk with Texas rice farmers they almost all say the same thing about the 2019 crop - it got started late and never caught up. Linda & L.G Raun, who grow long grain rice in El Campo, report that the problems began back in 2018 when it started raining in August. Wet conditions continued throughout that fall and winter with farmers unable to work their fields, pushing seed bed preparation   more

Valdosta State Begins 2019 Season at No. 1 in American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches Top 25 Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Fresh off of their fourth national championship in the last 14 years, Valdosta State (Ga.) is the preseason No. 1-ranked team in the AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The Blazers, who went 14-0 in 2018, start their season off at Albany State (Ga.) on September 7. This is the fourth time Valdosta State has begun the season at No. 1 in the AFCA Division II Coaches' Poll since it began in 2000. Nation  more