BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 19 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN Films will debut a new 30 for 30 Shorts documentary, "Mack Wrestles," on Sunday, September 22, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN and 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The 25-minute film premiered at SXSW Film Festival earlier this year and has screened at numerous film festivals including Tribeca, Dallas, Inside Out, AFI Docs and Frameline. "Mack Wrestles," co-directed by Taylor Hess and Erin Sanger, takes the audien  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: Climate change is one of the greatest challenges our global society faces. Scientific authorities all over the world have come to similar conclusions; our environment is deteriorating faster than ever before. For example, our climate has higher carbon dioxide levels today than at any point in at least the past 800,000 years, more than 75 percent of Earth's land areas are substantially  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team from Akin Gump achieved a multi-million dollar victory in a patent case in federal court in Wisconsin on behalf of Inguran, LLC., also known as Sexing Technologies (ST). Following a five-day trial, a jury returned a complete verdict in favor of ST, a genetics company specializing in the collection and sexing of dairy and beef cattle semen, finding that the defendant, ABS Glob  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 18 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines hosted its 11th annual Earl G. Graves Award for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion luncheon recognizing team members across the company for their advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion at work and in the community. "Caring for people on life's journey is our why," said Patrick O'Keeffe, American's Senior Vice President of People. "And one of the ways we care for team members and custo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 19 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: Cue your most inspirational workout playlist: American Airlines was named one of the best 50 U.S. employers for its well-being strategy to improve employee health and productivity and business performance. The National Business Group on Health's Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award recognizes employers with the best workforce well-being initiatives in the U.S., particularly those with a holis  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- AT&T issued the following news release: Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), spoke today at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York. While there, he discussed the company's strategy, including capital allocation, and progress against 2019 priorities. AT&T Strategy Stephenson discussed AT&T's plan to take advantage of two trends: continuous growth in time spent viewing premium content and increases in demand for connectivity and   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Steven L. Forman, Ph.D., professor of geosciences and director of the Geoluminescence Dating Research Laboratory at Baylor University, will receive the international Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research from the Geological Society of America, becoming only the 21st scientist to receive the award. The GSA will present Forman with the award during the organization's meeting Sept. 23 in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1999  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University's McNair Scholars program will host its inaugural national McNair Research Conference Sept. 26-27 on the Baylor campus, highlighting student research presentations from McNair Scholars at Baylor and around the country, as well as other Baylor undergraduates engaged in faculty-mentored research. During the conference, students will present their research to fellow McNair Scholars and other undergraduate rese  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - University receives elite Honor Roll designation for the eighth time * * * For the eighth time, Baylor University has attained elite Honor Roll status as a 2019 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program. The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 236 colleges and universities. Only 85 institutio  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Baylor University issued the following news: A year in the making, Baylor University's Armstrong Browning Library is set to host an environmentally conscious, multi-site conference Sept. 18-21. This conference, "Ecology and Religion in 19th Century Studies," will digitally connect audiences at events occurring in four different locations, all in separate time zones. In addition to Baylor, other participating institutions in the conference include University of Washingt  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Janet Bagby, Ph.D., senior lecturer of educational psychology in the Baylor University School of Education, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Montessori Society (AMS). Board members are elected by a vote of the group's members, which number 14,700 individuals and 1,520 schools and span 70 countries. Bagby took office in July for a term that will extend until July of 2022. "I strongly believe in the M  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - People known for 'astonishing' cardiovascular health are going to market and changing their diets -- with the biggest difference being more cooking oil, Baylor University anthropologist says * * * A group of forager-farmers in Bolivia's tropical forests -- known for having remarkable cardiovascular health and low blood pressure -- experienced changes in body mass and diet over a nine-year per  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is ranked among the nation's Top 7 firms in commercial litigation, according to the BTI Litigation Outlook 2020 report released Sept. 18. The report calls the firm a "Litigation Standout" in commercial litigation. The ranking is based solely on confidential telephone interviews with corporate counsel at companies with $1 billion or more in revenue and is not sponsored by any law fi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Buckeye Partners issued the following news release: * * * - Buckeye Partners Continues to Support Rebuilding Effort in The Bahamas * * * Buckeye Partners, L.P. ("Buckeye") (NYSE: BPL) today reported that it resumed full operations at its Buckeye Bahamas Hub ("BBH") following completion of inspections and necessary repairs of impacts from Hurricane Dorian. Completed assessments of the facility identified only minor damage from wind and rain, and no indications of a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- CarMax, a retailer of used cars, issued the following news release: * * * - Now Offering Home Delivery and Expedited Pick-Up * * * CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, today announces its new personalized car buying experience is now available to customers in Texas. Customers can now choose to complete the entire car-buying experience from home and have the car delivered, including the ability to test drive, prior to purchase.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: UT Health San Antonio biochemist Patrick Sung, D.Phil., one of the world's leading experts on BRCA1 and BRCA2 cancer biology, has just received a highly competitive National Cancer Institute (NCI) Outstanding Investigator Award. Dr. Sung is the first faculty member in UT Health San Antonio history to capture this prestigious NCI award, which is bestowed only upon rese  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, today announced that it will invest $1.3M to open the Texas Innovation and Connected Service Center in Plano, Texas. DENSO will use the state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) lab to innovate connected technologies and vehicle service solutions in support of its long-term plan, the company'  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a global technology and engineering company, has helped design, equip and provide training tools for San Jacinto College's new Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET), designed to empower students of all levels with the skills and training needed to support careers in the evolving petrochemical and refining industries. The new, 151,000-squar  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 19 -- Entergy issued the following news release: More than 400 additional workers have been requested to assist Entergy Texas, Inc. in restoring power to customers after Imelda dumped more than two feet of rain on Southeast Texas. As of 5 p.m. approximately 34,000 customers are without power, with the highest number of outages reported in Montgomery, Jefferson, Galveston, Liberty and Orange Counties. High water trucks and air boats are arriving to assist with the  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 20 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy power restoration workers are chipping away at outage cases caused by Imelda's wrath. Entergy Texas, Inc. has amassed nearly 700 workers as well as airboats, high-water vehicles and drones to restore power. As of 9 a.m. Entergy Texas had restored more than half of the customers affected by Imelda's torrential rainfall. Crews are working today to restore approximately 13,000 customers still without power. Fl  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 17 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy Texas is monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda, which has maximum sustained winds of about 35 to 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, with some areas in Southeast Texas forecast to sustain heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Some areas could receive more than a foot of rainfall. "As the company continues to prepare, so should our customer  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * No. 1 Clemson, No. 2 Alabama, No. 4 LSU and No. 9 Florida Among Top Teams on the Schedule * * * ESPN's networks will showcase No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 Alabama in non-conference games as well as No. 4 LSU, No. 9 Florida, No. 12 Texas, No. 16 Oregon, No. 19 Washington State, and No. 20 Boise State in conference matchups during college football's week 4. The slate will play out during ESPN Co  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 20 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship on ABC at Noon ET Same Day * * * ESPN has further solidified its college football conference championship schedule, as the 2019 Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship from AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) will be at noon ET and Saturday Night Football's season finale will feature the 2019 ACC Championship Game from Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte) at 7:30 p.m. on   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- 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 fleet telematics market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Canada-based Fleet Complete with the 2019 North American Company of the Year Award for enabling seamless connectivity of vehicles, assets, and mobile workforce management soluti  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- 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 market for edge intelligence-analytics for manufacturing, Frost & Sullivan recognizes the California-based FogHorn with the 2019 North America Customer Value Leadership Award for its purpose-built, edge-based products. FogHorn's L  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: The answer to food insecurity could be as simple as a prescription for healthy food from your health care provider and the means to obtain it, particularly in food deserts, said researchers led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health. The results will appear in the October issue of Translational Beh  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- 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: Frost & Sullivan expects the video managed services market to continue growing as more content providers realize the benefits of outsourcing video workflows and management for both video on demand (VOD) and live video direct-to-consumer (D2C) OTT content. There are significant gro  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- 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: Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across Europe are digitising their time-consuming invoice verification and claims management processes. A recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that owing to this development, the region's freight cost management (FCM) market is poised to r  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- 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: Smart thermostats will transcend indoor climate control and become the interface to control the entire smart home, including lights, door locks, windows, security systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The rising penetration of smart home solutions  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- 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: Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Global Food and Beverage (F&B) Packaging Market, Forecast to 2030, reveals that the need to reduce material usage and develop more sustainable, durable and lighter-weight packaging solutions with lower production costs are key drivers supporting  more

TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 17 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: September marks the start of a fall frenzy in Dallas. It's the season of football, patio weather and pumpkin latte everything. The Well & Being Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas has fully embraced autumn with three new seasonal treatments using products from the natural, organic and biodynamic skincare line Eminence Organics Skincare and FarmHouse Fresh made from ingredients l  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Elizabeth Ross Hadley, a shareholder and government relations lawyer in the Austin office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been selected to be a featured panelist at the upcoming YTexas 2019 Business Summit in Dallas. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With extensive experience in government law and policy,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partners Leslie Thorne and Emily Westridge Black were honored as Attorneys of the Year by Texas Lawyer for their successful work on behalf of a Honduran woman seeking asylum. The duo achieved one of the first and most impactful court victories in family-separation litigation in a federal suit, which they filed in Houston last year. The Austin-based lawyers were recognized at an awa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Next month, the Texas Diversity Council will recognize Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Lynne Liberato as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Houston in 2019. The award recognizes women attorneys who have made a difference through their achievements and excelled in the legal industry. The Texas Diversity Council is a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports diversity in the legal community. It also  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Hines issued the following news release: Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that the magnificent new addition to Shanghai's skyline, One Museum Place, was inaugurated with much fanfare on the evening of September 19. The grand opening was attended by 300 guests from the real estate and business community including representatives from developer and manager Hines, building owner ADIA, architect Gensler and contractor Shanghai Construction Group  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is expanding its global economic development, commerce and government relations group with the addition of former Virginia Information Technologies Agency executive Eric R. Link as director of government affairs. Based in Richmond, Link will help lead a team advising firm clients on legislative and regulatory matters, with a focus on technology and procurement issues. "Eric has extensive experie  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP earned top rankings in the 2019 Legal 500 Latin America Guide. The guide recommended four practices and seven attorneys. The following practices were recognized in the 2019 guide: * Banking and Finance * City Focus: Miami * Corporate and M&A * Projects and Energy The following attorneys were recommended in their respective practices: * Fernando C. Alonso - Banking and Finance, City Focus:   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm in the worldwide hotel industry, issued the following news release: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announced that it has closed on the sale of the 74-key Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston West-Energy Corridor, located at 14450 Park Row Drive, Houston, Texas. The property was purchased from Park 10 Lodging by Sunny Garden LLC, becoming Sunny Garden's second Hilton asset. The transaction, completed in less than 60 days, demonst  more

AURORA, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora: In recognition of her ongoing efforts to combat gun-related deaths in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently appointed to the bipartisan House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. "The issue of gun violence has continued to plague our communities with very little work done in Washington to combat it," said Hernandez. "The mos  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 19 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is inviting women to spice up their style this fall with warm neutrals that take away the chill of the crisp autumn air. Designed to make the most of her fall wardrobe and build on the strength of the retailer's private brands, JCPenney is heating up everyone's favorite fall basics with bow blouses, pleated skirts, cozy dusters, wide-leg pants, animal prints a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Mr. Claunch Has More Than 35 Years of Leadership Experience With Organizational Change And Development At Leading Oil & Gas Companies * * * Jim Claunch, a 35-year veteran of the energy sector, has joined Bain & Company's Oil & Gas practice as a Senior Advisor, specializing in digital transformation. He is based in the firm's Houston office. Compared to other industries, the oil  more

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: Today, the Job Creators Network (JCN) hosted a round table discussion on the small business economy featuring Michelle Christian, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and JCN members. They discussed the challenges and successes faced by entrepreneurs and the importance of good public policy to encourage growth and create jobs. "Building on the success of the Trump Admi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Acquisition furthers commitment to growing Agency Leasing and Property Management in Texas * * * JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Peloton Commercial Real Estate, a market-leading leasing and property management firm based in Texas. The acquisition of the Dallas and Houston offices accelerates the growth of JLL's Agency Leasing and Property Management businesses and brings a w  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 16 -- 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 market for edge-to-cloud Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enablement platforms for manufacturing, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Litmus Automation, Inc. with the 2019 North American New Product Innovation Award. Litmus Automation  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: RGA Right Direction PAC, an organization supported by the Republican Governors Association (RGA), today released a new multimedia ad campaign in the Louisiana governor's race. The campaign, which includes television and digital advertising, as well as a new website, www.SECRankings.com, highlights Louisiana's last place finish in the "Southern Economic Competition" under Democratic Governor John Bel   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - One-on-one interviews reveal which health issues concern millennials and their longing for optimal health * * * Storytelling that educates and entertains - aka "edutainment" - is a powerful communications tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Ph.D., clinical assis  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * - NYU Steinhardt's Nutrition and Food Studies Department hosts Texas allergist-immunologist Dr. Richard Wasserman for a lecture on food allergies * * * Around the world, children are more likely than ever before to develop food allergies - a medical condition in which exposure to a food triggers a harmful immune response. To discuss this issue and more, NYU Steinhardt's Nutrition and Food Studies Department wi  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announces the sale of the SMU-in-Plano campus, including four buildings on 16 acres located at 5228-5236 Tennyson Parkway in Plano, Texas. The SMU-in-Plano campus is a satellite campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU), nationally ranked private university, and includes Guildhall, SMU's graduate video game development program; the Center for Family Counselin  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) ("Nexstar") and Fox Broadcasting Company LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX"), today announced a multi-year agreement that renews FOX network affiliations for stations that Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides services to, in 31 markets that reach approximately 8% of the U.S. In addition, the new agree  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) ("Nexstar") announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) ("Tribune Media") in an accretive transaction valued at approximately $7.2 billion including the assumption of Tribune Media's outstanding debt (the "Tribune Transaction"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, Nexstar acqu  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or "the Company") announced today that the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") has granted the applications seeking consent to transfer control of licenses held by subsidiaries of Tribune Media Company, Inc. (NYSE: TRCO) ("Tribune Media") from the shareholders of Tribune Media to Nexstar. The FCC further granted the dive  more

REDMOND, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Microsoft, a platform and productivity company, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Nextlink Internet and Microsoft Corp. announced a partnership that will help close the broadband gap in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas, bringing high-speed internet to hundreds of rural communities. The agreement will further enable Nextlink to substantially expand their coverage areas and is part of the Microsoft Airband Initiative, which is fo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-811): In the Matter of Notification by BMA Huntersville Apartments, LLC, 3100 Monticello Avenue, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75205, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Huntersville Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On September 4, 2019, BMA Huntersville Apartments, LLC   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Northeastern University issued the following news: Six months ago, a gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 51 people in the worst atrocity in the modern history of the country. Months later, a man declared himself a "supporter of the Christchurch shooter and his manifesto" in an anti-immigrant screed and then murdered 22 people in El Paso, Texas. And several other potential mass murderers have been arrested   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a lawsuit to block the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. Attorney General Shapiro is the 18th attorney general to challenge the merger, adding to the forward progress of New York, California, Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississi  more

MEDINA, Minnesota, Sept. 19 -- Polaris Industries, a snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles manufacturer, issued the following news release: Polaris RANGER, the industry's No.1-selling utility side-by-side vehicle, today announced a partnership with Dave Campbell Texas Football and the University Interscholastic League (UIL), as the official off-road vehicle of the 2019 Texas High School Football season. The brand will have a footprint at 14 games throughout the   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * - The Program Enables Enterprise Solution Providers by Connecting the Ecosystem with Qualcomm Technologies' Transformative Technology to Help Accelerate XR collaboration, innovation and adoption in Key Business Verticals * * * At the Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a new initiative  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission in Fiscal Year 2019 (Sept. 1, 2018 - Aug. 31, 2019) plugged more than 1,700 abandoned wells. This exceeded the performance measure goal set by the Texas Legislature to plug 979 abandoned wells in FY 2019. Most operators plug their own wells when the wells are no longer productive. To protect land and water resources, the Commission uses industry fees paid into the Oil & Gas R  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission in Fiscal Year 2019 (Sept. 1, 2018 - Aug. 31, 2019) completed more than 4,800 pipeline safety inspections and issued more than 2,500 citations for violations. The RRC's Pipeline Safety Department also filled a record number of pipeline safety inspector positions, reaching an all-time high of 69 for staff deployed statewide to ensure pipelines under the agency's jurisdiction are  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $459,784 in fines involving 177 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners' conference last week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state's oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. Seven dockets involved $105,955 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement procee  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Ultrafast battery charging and a method to stop oil spills from spreading are among the technological advances touted by new companies honored this year at the largest energy tech venture capital conference in the U.S. The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship announced the 10 most promising companies at the 17th annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum held Sept. 10-11 at Rice University's Jones  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - National Science Foundation backs Rice-led effort to create science-aware artificial intelligence * * * A Rice University scientist and his colleagues are booting their search for dark matter into a study they hope will enhance all of data science. Rice astroparticle physicist Christopher Tunnell and his team have received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to rei  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - National CPAP program improves survival of newborns with respiratory illness * * * Malawi's national adoption of affordable, rugged, neonatal CPAP technology as a part of routine hospital care resulted in sustained improvements in the survival of babies with respiratory illness, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. Malawi, in southeast Africa, has the world's highest pr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University engineers create tunable, nanoscale, incandescent light source * * * What may be viewed as the world's smallest incandescent lightbulb is shining in a Rice University engineering laboratory with the promise of advances in sensing, photonics and perhaps computing platforms beyond the limitations of silicon. Gururaj Naik of Rice's Brown School of Engineering and gradua  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, and raising the minimum wage is likely to be a central debate of the 2020 election cycle. But is it the best option for employees and employers? John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, argues that revamping and increasi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: Researchers have identified a potential new drug target in the fight against cancer. In a study this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an international team of researchers describe how a cancer-linked version of the protein mitoNEET can close the primary gateways in the outer surface of mitochondria, the "power plants" that supply cells with chemical energy. These gate  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: North American liquefaction terminal developers face pressure to find construction contractors that can build their terminals on time for fees they are willing to pay. Over time, they may have to spend more for their facilities if they want to meet market demand. That give and take reflects one dilemma for the export industry following Gastech: Who pays? How much do they pay? and who is respo  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a collaboration with Singapore Airlines for the expansion of their NDC program, the KrisConnect Programme. Effective November 2019, this venture will provide select Sabre connected agents in Singapore with the ability to access and book unique NDC content from Singapore Airlines. As t  more

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Maryneal Windpower Will Be Located in Nolan County; Construction Will Be Completed in 2020 * * * OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sprint (NYSE: S) and Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 173.3 megawatts (MW) of new wind energy. Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate the 1  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 21 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: A $100 million, state-of-the-art research ship will give Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi scientists and their students the shared ability to conduct a wide range of research projects on the seagoing laboratory. The 199-foot Regional Class Research Vessel will be constructed, tested, and delivered to a consortium of universities and institutes in 2023. Funded by the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * - Gov. Greg Abbott selects current aide, former TCEQ staffer for position * * * Gov. Greg Abbott today chose Bobby Janecka to fill the third and final commissioner seat for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Janecka joins Chairman Jon Niermann and Commissioner Emily Lindley as the appointed leaders of the TCEQ. "I am very excited to return to the TCEQ as one of its   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on National Hispanic Heritage Month: "Hoy celebramos nuestra historia, nuestro presente y nuestro futuro. This month, we celebrate our Latinx history and the advances and progress that Latinx families have made for our state and for our country. "Texas would not be where it is today without the Hispanic and Latinx activists, leaders, lawmakers, and community organizers who have worke  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Communications Director Abhi Rahman: On Sunday, President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Houston. Trump's visit comes amid several polls showing Trump losing to Democrats in the state of Texas, including a poll last week showing that 48% of Texans definitely will not vote for Trump in 2020, and unprecedented energy seen by Texas Democrats, including hosting the third Democratic Debate and the unveiling o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Brittany Switzer on the climate strike: "Today, millions of people around the world are mobilizing to protect our environment for future generations and taking action to reverse climate change. "This is life or death for future generations -- and Texans right now. American lives are increasingly ravaged by hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and wildfires. Texans have lost everything. "The Texas   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Ericsson Inc. will build a new manufacturing facility to produce 5G Advanced Antenna System Radio Module products in Lewisville, Texas. Ericsson provides communication and network equipment, software, and services for network and business operations, and is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology. The new facility will create more th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Navistar, Inc. will establish a new truck manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. Navistar is an international manufacturer of International(R) brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus(R) brand school and commercial buses, as well as a provider of service parts for trucks and diesel engines. The project will create more than 430 new jobs  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Keven Ellis, D.C. as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on September 16, 2021. Keven Ellis, D.C. of Lufkin is the District 9 representative on the State Board of Education and is a member of the board's Committee on School Initiatives. He was elected to a four-year term of office in November 2016 and represents 31 Northeast Texas c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cassie Campbell, Jorie Klein, Lucille Maes, and Dudley Wait to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for terms set to expire on January 1, 2020. The council recommends changes to the EMS/Trauma System in order to ensure that the community receives comprehensive and efficient emergency care. Cassie Campbell of Salado is the director of nursing trauma and child  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sue De Villez, Paul Hamilton, Kelly Vandygriff, and Rusty Wilson to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry. Sue De Villez of Georgetown is a retired nurse. She is a life member of the South Atlantic Regio  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Haby as District Attorney for the 38th Judicial District of Medina, Uvalde, and Real counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Mark Haby of Castroville is an attorney and has served as a Justice of the Peace since 2003. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Justice of the Peace and Con  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert "Bobby" Janecka to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a term set to expire August 31, 2025. The commission protects the state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Robert "Bobby" Janecka of Austin is a policy advisor for the Office of the Governor. He previously served as manager of the radioac  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Nowak as Judge of the 366th Judicial District Court in Collin County, effective October 3, 2019, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Tom Nowak of McKinney is the criminal supervising attorney at Henley & Henley, P.C. and an Air Force reservist JAG officer. Previously, he served as an assistant dist  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elaine Robertson and Beth Jones and reappointed Bruce L. "Lee" Sonnenberg to the Governing Board of the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025. TSBVI serves as a special public school in which students who are blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired, including those with additional disabil  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddie Jessie and reappointed Jennifer Clark and Todd Novosad to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire February 1, 2025. The board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the state of Texas. Eddie Jessie of Houston is a program forensic compliance monitor at the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Services. He is a me  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lindsey Wynne as Judge of the 468th Judicial District Court in Collin County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Lindsey Wynne of McKinney is an attorney at The Law Office of Michella K. Melton. Previously, she served as an assistant district attorney for the Collin County District Attorney's Office fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the grand opening of the new Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. The Governor spoke on the importance of holocaust education and remembrance, and urged all Texans to pursue human dignity and freedom for all throughout the world. Following his remarks, Governor Abbott participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the museum alongside local le  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in several counties that are currently experiencing widespread flooding due to Tropical Storm Imelda. This declaration will ensure that local officials have access to any state resources they may require to respond to this severe weather. On Monday, Governor Abbott deployed numerous resources to the Gulf Coast in preparation for this weather event. "T  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sara Jones Oates, Stephanie Robinson, and Lisa Sprinkle to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025. Additionally, the Governor named Oates as chair. The board performs duties relating to the education, ethics, and certifying or licensing of real estate appraisers or appraiser trainees. Sara Oates of Austin is pres  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor will lead an economic development mission to Japan and South Korea. The delegation will depart on September 20 and return on September 27. The week-long mission will make stops in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo in Japan and Seoul, South Korea, to meet with CEO's, dignitaries, and other business leaders. The mission will strengthen the strong eco  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Waiving of Regulations Will Allow Out of State Vehicles To Assist with Towing * * * Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to waive rules relating to out of state towing vehicles. With current flooding and rainfall, vehicles throughout the Houston and Beaumont areas have been stranded and require towing. By waiving these regulations, responders will   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at a Toyota economic development announcement in San Antonio. Toyota Motors and Aisin AW announced a combined nearly $800 million economic development package, with Toyota investing $391 million at its San Antonio truck assembly plant and Aisin investing $400 million toward a future facility that will bring 900 jobs to the city of Cibolo. "The Lone  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The Texas Secretary of State issued the following news release: Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today attended and delivered opening remarks at the 2019 Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) Business Summit in Austin. The Secretary thanked Mexican and American business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and government representatives for their role in creating opportunities for economic growth on both sides of the border. "The Lone Star State stands ou  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Drew Darby: The House Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety met to hear testimony from the Texas Department of Public Safety on the agency's implementation of Governor Greg Abbott's executive orders aimed at bolstering public safety systems in Texas. The new Select Committee will work alongside its Senate counterpart and Governor Abbott's   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Brooks Landgraf: State Representative Brooks Landgraf (Odessa) joined other legislators in the first hearing of the recently-created House Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety on Tuesday at the Texas Capitol. The purpose of the committee is to receive testimony and make proposals to the Texas Legislature to help reduce the occurrence an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release: Texas and Kentucky securities regulators entered emergency orders on Sept. 16 to stop the offering of unregistered investments in an oil-drilling program in Southern Illinois that promises to produce oil wells with a minimum return of 100% within two years and monthly income for 20 years. According to the orders, Kelcas Corp. of Owensboro, Ky., and CEO Wilhelm Lilliehook are using sales agents to sol  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release: King & Spalding has recruited Edward F. Fernandes as a partner in the firm's Trial & Global Disputes Practice. He joins from Hunton Andrews Kurth, where he was most recently the managing partner of the Austin office. Fernandes has deep experience in trying a variety of complex business litigation cases, including construction disputes, legal and accounting malpractice matters, patent and trade secret d  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 17 -- TTI issued the following news release: TTI, Inc. a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is on board to exhibit at the upcoming International Boat Builders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), October 1-3, 2019, to be held at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, Florida. Come meet our crew of Specialists in booth 3-2136 Tuesday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 3, from 1  more

BELLINGHAM, Washington, Sept. 12 -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: Western Washington University is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. Western also ranked tied for third among top public master's-granting universities in the West, a region stretching from Texas to the Pacific. "Western is proud to again be recognized among the best universities in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * - Assistance for UnitedHealthcare plan participants whose access to care or prescriptions needs may have been affected - Free emotional-support help line from Optum open to anyone * * * UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking action to help people who may be affected by severe weather and flooding across parts of Texas. Suppo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - University of Houston Researcher Examines the Link * * * A University of Houston chemist is exploring the link between copper protein molecules in brain cells and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. "Scientists have studied Alzheimer's disease for 100 years and still no one knows the cause," said assistant professor of chemistry Tai-Yen Chen, who will use his $1.9 m  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - New Risk Profiles Needed for Better Suicide Prediction * * * Approximately 8.3 million adults in the United States reported thinking about suicide last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While thoughts and deeds are clearly different, University of Houston professor of psychology Rheeda Walker has examined both and finds that current approach  more

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: University of North Texas College of Music junior Besnik Abrashi has earned first prize in the International Clarinet Association Young Artist Competition. Each year, the International Clarinet Association hosts a select group of clarinetists from around the world to perform live in the finals at its ClarinetFest. Besnik and his fellow UNT classmate Nathan Kock earned two of five finalists spots in the   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: It's a three-peat. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has been recognized for the third consecutive year for delivering high quality patient care, receiving a 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award. The award recognizes top performing comprehensive academic medical centers for demonstrating superior quality and safety performance as measured by the V  more

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: UTRGV and the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) are collaborating to create a two-year plan to improve gender equality in computer science at the university. The center - a non-profit focused on women's participation in computer-related fields - gave UTRGV $10,000 to help recruit, retain and advance women in the industry. Project leaders at UTRGV said th  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 17 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Computer scientist increasing efficiency of operating systems in high-speed networking environments * * * Advancements in networking technology have provided faster, more flexible solutions for high-speed, high-throughput networks and cloud computing. But these gains in efficiency are negated by commodity operating systems that can't handle the increase  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA, University of Maryland team up to better understand sleep apnea treatment in children * * * Every year, more than 500,000 children have their tonsils and adenoids surgically removed as a way to treat symptoms related to sleep apnea, making it one of most widely performed pediatric surgical procedures in the United States. Clinicians believe that the b  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: Mexican diplomat Jorge Alberto Lozoya has been selected to receive the 2019 Richard Brettell Award in the Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas. The award includes a $150,000 prize and provides an opportunity for the campus community to meet and talk with the ambassador during a three-day residency. Established in 2016 with a gift from Margaret McDermott, the Brettell Award -- one of t  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Northwood Woman's Club (NWC) has established the Northwood Woman's Club Patient Care Endowment Fund with a $250,000 gift to The University of Texas at Dallas' Callier Center for Communication Disorders. The endowment will provide access to clinical services for patients of all ages with speech, language and hearing disorders who otherwise would be  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Researchers led by Sean I. Savitz, MD, reported today in the journal Stem Cells that bone marrow cells used to treat ischemic stroke in an expanded Phase I trial were not only safe and feasible, but also resulted in enhanced recovery compared to a matched historical control group. In addition, using serial diffusion tensor imaging, the repair of motor ner  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: More than 70% of U.S. adults are unaware that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes anal, penile, and oral cancers, according to an analysis led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health and published in the current issue of JAMA Pediatrics. Men are also less likely than women to know that th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: A new imaging study of the mummified arteries of people who lived thousands of years ago revealed that their arteries were more clogged than originally thought, according to a proof-of-concept study led by a researcher with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). It is in the October print edition of the American Heart Journal.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Texas is ranked in the top quarter of the U.S. for its worksite lactation support initiatives, according to research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health. The study, published recently in the Journal of Human Lactation, was the first of its kind to identify and describe statewide worksite brea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - MD Anderson employees, pediatric patients and their families to raise awareness at Saturday's game * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center goes gold for Kick Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at BBVA Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. as the Houston Dynamo take on Orlando City SC, a professional soccer club in Orlando, Florida. During the match, the   more

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas's Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler announced today that Dr. Melinda Hermanns, associate professor of nursing, has been selected for induction into the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education. Hermanns is one of 17 named to the 13th class of fellows to be inducted into the NLN Academy. "Acceptance as a fellow in the NLN Academy signifies outstanding performance as a nursing educator  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Five months after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration halted the sale of kits used to correct a common pelvic floor problem in women known as uterovaginal prolapse, novel research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows patient results from the procedure generally are positive and comparable to those of their common alternative, hysterectomy with vaginal suspen  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP has bolstered its finance practice with the addition of Matthew Frankle, who joins as a partner in the firm's New York office. Matt's practice focuses on secured lending transactions, generally involving syndicated or bilateral loans secured by hedge fund interests or concentrated listed stock positions. He also advises clients, including major financial institutions, in equity der  more

CANYON, Texas, Sept. 18 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: West Texas A&M University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support community college transfer students. The award, totaling $999,978, is funded by the NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program and will aid students who transfer to WT from community colleges. Dr. Vinitha Subburaj, assistant professor of Engineering,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market is expanding distribution of topical CBD products to 13 additional states this month, making CBD products available in a total of 359 Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S. Along with the broadened availability, the retailer is also adding exclusive CBD bath items from Pacha Soap Co., including CBD Mineral Soak, CBD Whipped Soap, CBD Bar Soap and CBD Froth Bombs. "Our shoppers have expressed  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market will open its new 34,500 square-foot Beverly store, located at 150 Brimbal Avenue, at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 18. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary coffee, pastries and music before the store opens. Additionally, the first 200 customers will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Beverly reusable canvas tote bag and a savings card with a mystery value ranging between $5 and $100.  more