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State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday October 06, 2019 ( 159 items )  

'Knowledge Lost in Information' Topic of IBC Bank & Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series Oct. 16 at TAMIU
LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: How information, a central concept in economics, is treated in modern economics will be the topic explored during the next installation of the IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2019-2020 Keynote Speaker Series Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) Student Center Ballroom. Dr. Edward Nik-Khah, professor of Economics at Roanoke College  more

After White House Released Talking Points on Transcript of Trump's Call With Ukrainian President, Cornyn's Comments Parrot Those Talking Points Word for Word
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Last week, John Cornyn took to parroting Donald Trump every chance he got on virtually every comment that he made about the impeachment inquiry. Instead of having his own opinions, doing his job as a United States Senator, and investigating the whistle-blower complaint that Donald Trump tried to get a foreign country to mettle into our elections and threatened to withhold foreign aid because of it, Corny  more

Aireon Earns Acclaim From Frost & Sullivan for Advancing Aircraft Surveillance With Its Space-Based ADS-B Technology
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Based on its recent analysis of the global air traffic management market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aireon with the 2019 Global Technology Innovation Award for introducing the first-ever, global air traffic surveillance system that uses space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance  more

Akin Gump Advises Rattler Midstream in Joint Acquisition With Oryx Midstream of Reliance Gathering
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Rattler Midstream LP, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., and Oryx Midstream, a portfolio company of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, announced today that their newly formed joint venture entity has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire Reliance Gathering, LLC for $355 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments under the purchase and sale agreement.   more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld: Alison Chen Profiled by Houston Business Journal as One of Its 'Women Who Mean Business'
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 5 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin Gump tax partner Alison Chen has been profiled by the Houston Business Journal as one of its 2019 Women Who Mean Business. In a Q&A column published in the HBJ, Ms. Chen discussed several issues relating to her life and career. They included: * An important influence in her life: Ms. Chen noted that the most important and earliest influencer in her life was a boss while in college.   more

Albert Tan Participates in Career Day Panel at Haynes and Boone
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Esteemed Dallas-area lawyers shared career advice with students on Saturday, Sept. 28, at a Dallas Asian American Bar Association (DAABA) Career Day event hosted at Haynes and Boone, LLP's Dallas office. As a presenter on the "Private Practice" panel, Haynes and Boone Partner, Board Director and Co-Chair of Fund Finance Practice Group Albert Tan advised the students to spend extra time developing their   more

Alumnus' Transformative Gift Names New Energy Engineering Building at University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:  more

Alumnus' Transformative Gift Names New Energy Engineering Building at University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Thanks to an extraordinary commitment from alumnus and former EOG Resources Inc. President Gary L. Thomas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is officially naming its newest building the Gary L. Thomas Energy Engineering Building. Through his investment, Thomas hopes to ensure UT's position among the nation's top energy universities while helping to provide a multidisciplinar  more

American Airlines Solidifies Leadership Position in Miami and Adds New Nonstop Boston to London Service
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 30 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - American continues to expand footprint into Latin America and across the Atlantic * * * Whether across the pond or across the equator, American Airlines continues to strengthen its network to give customers more travel options than ever before. Today American announced plans to grow its international network with new and increased service: * Increased service from Miami (MIA) to: * Lima, Peru (LIM),  more

Angelo State University Biology Dept. Wins Grant for Community Science Education
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University's Department of Biology has received a $6,918 grant from the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board to promote science education in the local community through the Angelo State Natural History Collections (ASNHC). Using the grant funding, ASNHC faculty curators and staff have compiled K-12 Science Education Loan Boxes that will be available for checkout to local and area teachers   more

Army Futures Command, Texas A&M System Announce $65 Million Cooperative Agreement to Advance National Defense
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 5 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: U.S. Senator John Cornyn joined the U.S. Army Futures Command and The Texas A&M University System to announce a cooperative agreement that will provide up to $65 million over five years to Texas A&M, supporting research into new technologies to help the Army Futures Command modernize the nation's fighting force. "Our country's military readiness depends on   more

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: August 2019 Passenger, Cargo Traffic at Austin-Bergstrom
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport issued the following news release: The Austin airport had its busiest August ever in 2019 with 1,521,746 passengers traveling through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This is an increase of 7.6% over August 2018. Year to date, passenger travel in Austin is up 8.78% compared to 2018 - the airport's busiest year on record. August 2019 Passenger Activity: Total passenger traffic for August 2019 was 1,521,746 up 7.6% compared   more

Baylor College of Medicine: Dr. Christophe Herman Wins NIH Pioneer Award
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Dr. Christophe Herman, professor of molecular and human genetics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award. The award supports scientists with outstanding records of creativity pursuing new research directions to develop pioneering approaches to major challenges in science. The $3.5 million award will  more

Baylor College of Medicine: NIH Grant Funds Brittle Bone Disorder Consortium
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: For the past five years, Baylor College of Medicine has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to lead the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium of the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network. The goal has been to advance the study and treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder affecting both children and adults characterized by brittle bones that break easil  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Study Reveals New Pathway, Potential Treatment for Neurological Disorders
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Many individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, suffer from these mental conditions without knowing the specific cause. In a multidisciplinary study, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have revealed how dysfunction in a key quality control mechanism leads to neurological dysfunction in humans, mice and files. T  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Study to Explore Ethics of Deep Brain Stimulation in Kids
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Deep brain stimulation is used to treat children with nervous system disorders like dystonia, epilepsy and Tourette Syndrome, and it also is increasingly used for neuropsychiatric conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder. But many questions remain regarding the ethical considerations for administering this kind of invasive treatment to minors. The National Institutes of Health aw  more

Baylor College of Medicine: Susan G. Komen Honors Dr. Matthew Ellis With Brinker Award
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Susan G. Komen(R) annually recognizes the scientists who have made the most significant advances in breast cancer research and medicine. This year, Dr. Matthew Ellis, professor and director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, has been awarded the Susan G. Komen(R) Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research for his contributions to understanding the   more

Baylor College of Medicine: Wireless Device for Pain Management Could Be Non-Opioid Alternative
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Neuropathic pain can be a disabling disorder and accounts for nearly 40 percent of chronic pain sufferers. Not only can it lead to anxiety and depression, but another result can be opioid addiction. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have teamed up with colleagues from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas Health Science Center at  more

Baylor University Launches Postdoc Hiring Program to Accelerate Research Endeavors
WACO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University announced today the formation of a postdoctoral researcher hiring program to support and enhance research across the University. The postdoctoral hiring program will dramatically accelerate Baylor's efforts to deliver top-level research marked by quality, visibility and impact through the planned addition of 65 professional researchers over the next three years. Postdoctoral researchers are professionals focu  more

Baylor University: Annual Summit Brings Together National Experts, Practitioners, Researchers to Discuss Solving Hunger, Poverty
WACO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - "Together at the Table," hosted by the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, will address migration crisis, hunger's cost on health care and holistic poverty recommendations for community-based intervention * * * Following news that food insecurity has dropped for the first time below pre-recession levels, Baylor University's newly named Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty will hold its annual Together a  more

Baylor University: Prototype Smartphone App Can Help Parents Detect Early Signs of Eye Disorders in Children, Study Finds
WACO, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - App surpasses the 'gold standard' of sensitivity, Baylor University researchers say * * * A Baylor University researcher's prototype smartphone app -- designed to help parents detect early signs of various eye diseases in their children such as retinoblastoma, an aggressive pediatric eye cancer -- has passed its first big test. The CRADLE app (ComputeR Assisted Detector LEukocoia) searches for t  more

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth in 2020 Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2020 Benchmark Litigation Rankings, an annual guide to the USA's leading litigation firms and lawyers. The firm's litigation practice was recognized in the following locations: * Texas - Highly Recommended * Virginia - Highly Recommended * District of Columbia - Recommended * Florida - Recommended * North Carolina - Recommended In addition, 14 partners were recognized a  more

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth's Labor and Employment Practice in 2019 Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2019 Labor and Employment guide, which seeks to find law firms and partners who stand out in their labor and employment practices throughout the US. The firm's labor and employment practice was recognized in the following locations: * California - Recommended * District of Columbia - Recommended * Florida - Recommended * Texas - Recommended * Virginia   more

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sanitas Medical Center Unveil New Medical Center to Advance Primary and Value-Based Care
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas issued the following news release: Sanitas Medical Center (Sanitas) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) today unveiled the first of 10 new medical centers that will be opened over the next several months in the Dallas and Houston regions. The medical centers feature an advanced primary care model that takes an integrated, holistic approach to patients' health by providing multiple healthcare services - under one roof.  more

BMC Appoints Technology Leader Ayman Sayed as President and CEO
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- BMC Software issued the following news: BMC, a global leader in IT solutions for the digital enterprise, today announced that Ayman Sayed has joined BMC as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Sayed succeeds Bob Beauchamp, who joined BMC as interim CEO in April 2019 and will continue his service to the company as Chairman of the Board. Sayed recently served as the President and Chief Product Officer of CA Technologies, where he was responsibl  more

Borophene on Silver Grows Freely Into An Atomic 'Skin'
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice scientists lead effort to improve manufacture of valuable 2D material * * * Borophene has a nearly perfect partner in a form of silver that could help the trendy two-dimensional material grow to unheard-of lengths. A well-ordered lattice of silver atoms makes it possible to speed the growth of pristine borophene, the atom-thick allotrope of boron that so far can only form via syn  more

Brandywine Realty Trust Selects Jones Lang LaSalle As Strategic Advisor for Mixed-Use Life Style Center in Northwest Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL retained to lead retail leasing, as well as marketing and sale of 1.77-acre hospitality site at Broadmoor * * * JLL announced today that the Philadelphia-based Brandywine Realty Trust has selected the global real estate services firm as the exclusive retail leasing advisor for Broadmoor, a 66-acre, mixed-use transit oriented development in Northwest Austin. The firm also announced they were retained to  more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Frost & Sullivan Identifies Key Benefits of Breast Ultrasound Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month and research with its latest analysis, Global Breast Ultrasound Market, Forecast to 2023. Mammography is widely used for breast cancer screening; ultrasound is used as a supplemental screening for patients at high risk and for   more

CapStreet Group Announces Addition of Bob San Julian to Operating Executive Team
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- CapStreet Group, an equity firm that invests in owner-managed, lower middle market companies, issued the following news, dated Sept. 30: The CapStreet Group is pleased to announce the addition of Bob San Julian to its Operating Executive team. Bob has more than 30 years of experience working with value-added distribution companies in senior management, sales and marketing, operations and supply chain roles and has worked with numerous private equity backed companies t  more

Chevron Phillips Chemical Announces $100,000 Pledge to Aid Southeast Texas in Recovering From Tropical Storm Imelda
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Chevron Phillips Chemical, a petrochemical company, issued the following news release: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) is pledging $100,000 to the United Way offices in the southeast Texas region to provide assistance for those residents recently impacted by the floods associated with Tropical Storm Imelda. This assistance is in addition to the company's normal philanthropic donations and will be targeted specifically for flood  more

ConocoPhillips Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of United Kingdom E&P Subsidiaries
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today completed its previously announced transaction to sell two ConocoPhillips United Kingdom (U.K.) subsidiaries to Chrysaor E&P Limited for $2.675 billion, plus interest and customary adjustments. Together, the subsidiaries indirectly held the company's exploration and production assets in the U.K., as well as approximately $1.8 billion in asset retir  more

CrossCheck & Optio Solutions Employees Support American Cancer Society
PETALUMA, California, Oct. 2 -- CrossCheck, a payments guarantee company, issued the following news release: Employees of CrossCheck and its subsidiary, Optio Solutions, contributed $1,880 to the American Cancer Society during a summer fundraising campaign held at three company locations. The effort consisted of special dress down days in Petaluma, Calif.; Irving, Texas; and Fargo, N.D. and a pancake breakfast in Petaluma. A team of company volunteers also worked the registration tent at the Re  more

CyberGRX Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its Revolutionary Third-party Cyber Risk Management Platform, CyberGRX Exchange
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Based on its recent analysis of the North American third-party cyber risk management solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Denver-headquartered Cyber Global Risk Exchange, Inc. (CyberGRX) with the 2019 North America Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for it  more

Daily Business Review Names Walter Andrews A Florida Trailblazer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Daily Business Review named Miami partner Walter Andrews among the 2019 Florida Trailblazers. The list, in its inaugural year, spotlights 42 individuals across Florida who have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancements within their sector. Andrews is the head of the firm's insurance coverage practice where he offers clients more than 25 years of experience managing insurance-related iss  more

Daily Journal Names Two Hunton Andrews Kurth Attorneys Among Top 100 Lawyers for 2019
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Shannon S. Broome and Ann Marie Mortimer were named to the Los Angeles | San Francisco Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers for 2019. The award recognizes the top 100 lawyers in California doing cutting-edge legal work. Broome is Hunton Andrews Kurth's San Francisco office managing partner and leads the California environmental practice. She is often sought by Fortune 50 oil, gas and manufac  more

Economic Headwinds Could Slow Growth of North American Oil, Gas Sector: S&P Ratings
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: * * * - Trade war, Middle East tensions leading to uncertainty * * * Upstream industry seen most at risk The outlook for growth for the North American oil and gas industry is being called into question by the threat of a global recession brought on by international trade disputes and the potential for conflict in the Middle East, an S&P Global Ratings report found this week. The report, "Ris  more

Entergy Pledges $350,000 to Help Rebuild Texas Communities
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- Entergy issued the following news release: As the rains from Tropical Storm Imelda recede and the damage from the storm comes into focus, Entergy Texas is announcing $350,000 in charitable contributions to help rebuild the communities it serves. "Seeing this catastrophic flooding in our communities so soon after Hurricane Harvey is heartbreaking," said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. "Our service to our customers doesn't end after we get t  more

Entergy Texas and Enchanted Rock Partner on New Reliability and Resiliency Pilot
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 2 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy Texas, Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with Enchanted Rock, LLC to deploy an on-site backup generation pilot project with a commercial customer in The Woodlands, Texas. This pilot project will be used to help Entergy Texas evaluate back-up generation solutions for future commercial and small industrial customers. Enchanted Rock installed and will maintain the natural-gas powered back-up generator   more

ESPN: City of Hoops - Tickets for 2019 Jimmy V Men's Classic Now on Sale
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - Game Times Determined for Annual Event * * * Tickets for the 2019 Jimmy V Men's Classic presented by Corona, taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, are now on sale. The 25th annual event will feature a potential top-15 matchup with Louisville facing national champion runner-up Texas Tech at 7 p.m. ET, followed by UConn playing Indiana at 9 p.m. Both matchups will air on ESPN from Madison Squar  more

Eurotech Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Embedded Systems and Internet of Things -based Solutions for the Rail Systems Market
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- 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 European Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for rail systems market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Italy-based Eurotech with the 2019 European Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award. Its hardware line for rolling stock and secure IoT i  more

Frost & Sullivan Examines the Future of Work: Human Replacement or Collaboration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Key industries and organizations are currently being influenced by a transitioning workforce. Many are questioning their future and the role of humans in this increasingly robotic workforce, especially with the looming threat of obsolescence many professions are experiencing due to   more

Frost & Sullivan Unveils Top Innovators in the Drone Services Providers Market
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan reveals that the commercial drone market, and its associated ecosystem, is still in a relatively nascent stage of development but has shown an increasing growth potential as regulatory agencies race to keep up with the pace of technological change and drone end user  more

Frost and Sullivan: Global Professional Headset Market to Maintain Solid Growth Trajectory Through 2025, Aided By Software Communications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- 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: As headset vendors continuously launch products, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2018 to 2025, driving the $1.38 billion market toward $2.66 billion. PC USB and Unified Communications and Collaborations (UCC) headsets continue to g  more

Frost and Sullivan: Impending Deployment of 5G Boosts Demand for Data Center Testing Equipment With Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- 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: As data centers shift from multifiber push-on (MPO)-8 to MPO-12 and, eventually, MPO-24, the demand for more versatile fiber-optic testing equipment is intensifying. Data centers are also transitioning from 100G to 400G calls for carrier aggregation technologies that enhance the net  more

Frost and Sullivan: Interoperable Technologies Enable Learning Management System Vendors to Address Wider Markets
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- 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: As end users increasingly demand added functionality and improved user experience from their learning management systems (LMS), vendors are looking to adopt interoperability standards, integrate best-of-breed educational technology solutions, and improve Big Data capture. These chan  more

Frost and Sullivan: Major US Policy Shifts Create Disruption and Growth Opportunities Across the Global Economic Landscape
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- 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: Major US policy shifts are having a significant impact on both the US and the global economy. Frost & Sullivan finds that the prolonged US-China trade war continues to disrupt the world economy and is viewed as one of the biggest risks to global economic growth. However, the potenti  more

Frost and Sullivan: US-China Tariff War - What are the Implications for the Healthcare Industry?
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: As the U.S.-China tariff war continues to escalate, the Transformational Healthcare team at global research firm Frost & Sullivan has made available an insight analysis exploring the threats and opportunities for US businesses in China. The insight analysis also examines the timelin  more

Goodyear Marks 75 Years at Proving Grounds With Facility Expansion
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Goodyear Tire and Rubber issued the following news release: As it celebrates its 75th year of tire testing operations in San Angelo, Texas, things are not slowing down for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Two new expansion projects at the facility further establish North America's largest tire company as committed to performance evaluation in segments as diverse as sports cars to earthmover trucks. Goodyear has added a second vehicle dynamics area - a 324,000 square f  more

Greenberg Traurig: Bill Stark and Steven Walkowiak Named 2019 Texas Trailblazers
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bill Stark and Steven V. Walkowiak, shareholders in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were recognized as 2019 Texas Trailblazers by Texas Lawyer for launching one of the first video game and esports practices at a major U.S. law firm. Stark and Walkowiak created Greenberg Traurig's Video Games & Esports Practice after witnessing how underserved the competitive video gaming ind  more

Grupo CDV Selects Sabre's Industry-Leading Technology to Deliver a Personalized Experience for Travelers and to Fuel Expansion Across Spain
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: Spanish travel consolidator Grupo CDV has selected global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), to power its growth across Spain through its 5,500 affiliated travel agencies. The multi-year technology agreement will see Sabre provide the latest technology, including superior low fare search powering air shopping, workflow efficiency tools and data and business intelligence  more

Haynes and Boone Releases Fall 2019 Energy Roundup and Borrowing Base Redeterminations Survey
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP today released its Fall 2019 Energy Roundup, a comprehensive report on the state of the energy industry. The Energy Roundup includes the firm's latest "Borrowing Base Redeterminations Survey," which captures September polling of oil and gas producers, energy lenders, oilfield services companies, private equity firms and other industry participants to get their predictions about produ  more

Haynes and Boone Represents Contango in Acquisition of White Star Assets for $132 Million
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Eli Columbus is leading a team of lawyers and professionals representing Contango Oil & Gas Company, which has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of White Star Petroleum LLC and certain affiliates as a part of the White Star Chapter 11 bankruptcy 363 sales process. Per the agreement, announced Sept. 27, Contango will acquire from White Star approximately 15 Mboe/  more

Haynes and Boone: Haynes and Boone's London Office Ranked in Legal 500 UK 2020
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The London office has received widespread recognition in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 United Kingdom directory, published by Legalease. The firm improved its ranking in International Arbitration and also remained among the most recommended UK law firms in Oil and Gas and Shipping. The guide also singled out 12 Haynes and Boone lawyers, four more than the previous year: Phoebe Anderson, Robert Black  more

Haynes and Boone: John Eldridge Named Board Chairman of the French-American Chamber of Commerce - Houston
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Senior Counsel John Eldridge has been named Chairman of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) Houston Board of Directors. The FACC Houston is a non-profit organization that fosters strong economic and business relations between Houston and France through high-level networking, knowledge-sharing, and commercial services. Having a passion for all things French, Eldridge has p  more

Haynes and Boone: National Law Journal Names Albert Tan Among 2019 Trailblazers in Finance, Banking and Capital Markets
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The National Law Journal (NLJ) has named Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Albert Tan to its inaugural list of Finance, Banking and Capital Markets Trailblazers. The list recognizes lawyers who have moved the needle in the legal industry. Tan joined Haynes and Boone in 1994 and became a partner in the firm's Financial Transactions Department in 2004. In addition to serving as co-chair of the Fund Finance Prac  more

Haynes and Boone: Texas Lawyer Names Anne Johnson a Texas Trailblazer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Anne Johnson has been named to Texas Lawyer's list of Texas Trailblazers for being an agent of change in the legal industry. Texas Trailblazers is a special supplement developed by Texas Lawyer to recognize professionals in Texas who have moved the needle in the legal industry. The honorees were chosen for making significant marks on the practice, policy and technological adv  more

HID Global Acquires Placard, Australia's Largest Secure Card Manufacturer
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, issued the following news release: HID Global(R), a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired Placard, the largest manufacturer of secure cards in Australasia. The acquisition will enhance HID's presence in the region. As a market-leader in government, financial, transportation, retail, and enterprise sectors across the Pacific market, Placard produces a range of cards,   more

HID Global Announces Agreement to Acquire LUX-IDent to Extend Its Leadership in Radio Frequency Identification Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, issued the following news release: HID Global(R), a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire LUX-IDent, a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) components, based in Lanskroun, Czech Republic. The acquisition extends HID's market leadership in RFID technology and strengthens its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. "Our proven l  more

Hines Announces New Global Investment Management Strategy and the Appointment of Three Geographic CIO's
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hines issued the following news release: * * * - Private real estate investment firm unveils fortified platform for larger-scale offerings * * * Hines, the international real estate firm, today announced a new structure for the firm's investment management platform, a transformation that strengthens its ability to develop, acquire and operate best-in-class real estate assets globally in partnership with current and future institutional and retail investors. With $12  more

Houston Airports Easing Your Journey to Make Airports More Accessible for Everyone
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Houston Airport System issued the following news release: * * * - Access Houston Airports free app prepares children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers for the airport experience in a fun and engaging way. * * * Houston Airports -- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) --both Skytrax rated 4-star airports and leaders in accessibility -- have just rolled out free technology aimed at enhancing the airport ex  more

Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands Competition Practice With Addition of Craig Y. Lee as Head of Cartel and Antitrust Investigations Team
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP continues its expansion with the addition of Craig Y. Lee as a partner in its competition and consumer protection practice. Based in Washington, Lee will head the firm's cartel and antitrust investigations team. Lee focuses his practice on international and domestic cartel defense, white-collar criminal investigations and antitrust litigation. He assists clients in a wide range of industries with   more

Hunton Andrews Kurth Partner Lisa Sotto Speaks on Key Global Data Protection Issues in China
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partner Lisa J. Sotto was the featured speaker at a recent AmCham China U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program event, outlining key privacy and data security issues in the United States and European Union to representatives of more than 50 Chinese companies. Sotto, head of Hunton Andrews Kurth's global privacy and cybersecurity practice, also presented to several other groups in China earlier thi  more

Hunton Andrews Kurth: Texas Lawyer Names Thomas Sage a Texas Trailblazer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Texas Lawyer named Houston partner Thomas A. Sage among 2019 Texas Trailblazers. The list, in its inaugural year, spotlights 50 individuals across Texas who are considered "agents of change" and have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancements within their sector. Sage is co-lead of the firm's public finance practice group where he has been instrumental in developing the practice. He is   more

Husch Blackwell: Jerry L. Rios Joins Husch Blackwell in Houston
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Rios focuses his practice on product liability defense and has particular experience with clients in the transportation industry. Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that veteran litigator Jerry L. Rios has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner. The addition of Rios continues a recent surge of new arrivals for the firm in the Texas legal market and particularly in Houston. Since March   more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of the Staybridge Suites Houston West-Westchase
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- 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 118-key Staybridge Suites Houston West-Westchase located at 9901 United Drive in Houston, Texas. The property, located in Houston's Chinatown and built in 2017, was purchased from Damodar LLC by GPI Investment. The all-cash transaction was completed in less than 60 days, despite the   more

In Celebration of International Podcast Day IHeartMedia Announces the Return of the IHeartRadio Podcast Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: In celebration of International Podcast Day, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, today announced the return of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards to the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8 p.m. PT. The second annual live awards event, which will broadcast and stream live across iHeartMedia stations nationwide, will honor the most entertaining and innovative podcasts of 2019 and  more

Job Creators Network President to Speak at MADE IN AMERICA 2019 Conference in Indianapolis
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: On Friday, October 4, Job Creators Network (JCN) President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz will address the inaugural MADE IN AMERICA 2019 conference, a highly-anticipated four-day event showcasing the best in American-made products and machines and raising awareness about the economic and community impact of American manufacturing. The event will take place at the Indiana Convention Center and bring together hundreds of e  more

Jones Lang LaSalle Arranges $42M Loan for Mixed-use Project in College Station
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: JLL announced today that it has arranged a $42 million refinancing for Century Square, a 60-acre, master-planned mixed-use environment with 159,128 square feet of retail and 57,204 square feet of office space adjacent to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Houston-based Midway Companies and Chicago-based Harrison Street, to place the non-recour  more

Junior League of Dallas Independent School District Awards Grants to 50 Dallas ISD Educators to Support Innovative Teaching
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: The Junior League of Dallas (JLD), along with presenting sponsor Texas Instruments (TI), recently awarded 50 Dallas ISD educators with grants of up to $2,000 each through the annual Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program. Since 1992, this JLD Signature Project has awarded over $1.9 million to Dallas ISD educators and is designed to encourage excellence in education by funding special proje  more

Landis+Gyr Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Advancing Utilities' Capabilities With Its IoT-Based Gridstream Connect Platform
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- 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 global advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Landis+Gyr with the 2019 Global Company of the Year Award for addressing customers' current and evolving needs with its cutting-edge AMI solutions. Gridstream(R) Con  more

Locke Lord Dallas Partner Paul Coggins New President of National Association of Former United States Attorneys
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Locke Lord, a law firm, issued the following news release: Locke Lord Dallas Partner Paul Coggins, Co-Chair of the Firm's White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations Practice Group, was sworn in as President of the National Association of Former United States Attorneys (NAFUSA) during its Annual Meeting on Friday. Coggins, who served as the organization's President-Elect for the past year and previously as Vice President, was U.S. Attorney for the Northe  more

MD Anderson Cancer Center: Triplet-Targeted Therapy Improves Survival for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer and BRAF Mutations
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Phase III trial may change standard of care for up to 15% of colorectal cancer patients * * * The three-drug combination of encorafenib, binimetinib and cetuximab significantly improved overall survival (OS) in patients with BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to results of the BEACON CRC Phase III clinical trial led by research  more

National Ranking for University of Texas-Arlington Nursing
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA ranked 7th nationally for best online Master of Science in nursing program * * * The University of Texas at Arlington's online Master of Science in nursing degree program is ranked among the best in the nation by Best Health Degrees. The program, which is offered through UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CoNHI), ranked No. 7 nationally and second in Texas amo  more

Neiman Marcus Announces Departure of Adam Orvos
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Neiman Marcus Group, is a luxury, multi-branded, omni-channel fashion retailer, issued the following news release: Neiman Marcus Group announced that Adam Orvos, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Operating Officer has informed the company that he is resigning to join another company. Mr. Orvos will remain with Neiman Marcus Group through October 11, 2019 to assist with the transition. "Adam has been a passionate advocate for our transformation," sai  more

Neiman Marcus Announces Departure of Adam Orvos
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Neiman Marcus Group, is a luxury, multi-branded, omni-channel fashion retailer, issued the following news release: Neiman Marcus Group announced that Adam Orvos, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Operating Officer has informed the company that he is resigning to join another company. Mr. Orvos will remain with Neiman Marcus Group through October 11, 2019 to assist with the transition. "Adam has been a passionate advocate for our transformation," sai  more

Neiman Marcus Appoints Lana Todorovich As President and Chief Merchandising Officer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Neiman Marcus Group, is a luxury, multi-branded, omni-channel fashion retailer, issued the following news release: Neiman Marcus Group announced today the appointment of Lana Todorovich to President and Chief Merchandising Officer. In her role, Todorovich will be responsible for driving the brand's innovative merchandising offerings which are a key component of their strategic plan. She will report to Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. Todorovich will be a  more

Neiman Marcus Appoints Lana Todorovich As President and Chief Merchandising Officer
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Neiman Marcus Group, is a luxury, multi-branded, omni-channel fashion retailer, issued the following news release: Neiman Marcus Group announced today the appointment of Lana Todorovich to President and Chief Merchandising Officer. In her role, Todorovich will be responsible for driving the brand's innovative merchandising offerings which are a key component of their strategic plan. She will report to Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. Todorovich will be a  more

New Whole Foods Market in Tempe to Open November 6
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market will open its new 40,000 square-foot Tempe store located at 750 S. Ash Avenue, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6. The store will serve as a relocation of the existing Tempe store located at 5120 S. Rural Road. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. Additionally, the first 300 customers will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Tempe  more

Nexstar Broadcasting Names Robert 'Bobby' Totsch Vice President and General Manager of Des Moines, Iowa Broadcast and Digital Operations
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has named Robert "Bobby" Totsch as Vice President and General Manager of WHO-TV (NBC) and its associated mobile and digital operations, including whotv.com, serving the Des Moines, IA, market (DMA #75). Mr. Totsch will assume his new responsibilities immediately  more

Nexstar Broadcasting Promotes Mark Higgins to Vice President and General Manager of Tampa, Florida Television and Digital Operations
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has promoted Mark A. Higgins to Vice President and General Manager of its Tampa, FL (DMA #11) duopoly WFLA-TV (NBC) and WTTA-TV (MyNetworkTV), as well as associated digital / mobile operations under wfla.com. Mr. Higgins most recently served as Vice President and   more

Nexstar Media Group Issues Financials for 3rd Quarter of 2019
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2019 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial 334/323-0501, conference ID 6492750 (domesti  more

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Promotes Patrick Cusick and Randy Bradford to Senior Vice President in Accounting and Finance Department
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced the promotions of two long-time leaders of the company's corporate finance department: Patrick Cusick, has been named Senior Vice President and Controller and Randy Bradford has been named Senior Vice President of Financial Operations. The promotions are effective immediately; both men will continue reporting to Nexstar Medi  more

North Carolina Utilities Commission Issues Order Involving RFI Highlands
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-1294, Sub 7): In the Matter of Notification by RFI Highlands, LLC, 5221 North O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 600, Irving, Texas 75039, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in The Highlands at Alexander Pointe Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On September 19, 2019, RFI Highland  more

Ohbet Cheon Appointed Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 4 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Ohbet Cheon has been appointed assistant professor of healthcare management at Clarkson University. She will be based at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, N.Y. She received her Ph.D. in political science from Texas A&M University, her master of public administration and public policy from Seoul National University, and her bachelor of arts in political science from Ewha Womans University. Cheon's research inte  more

Rachael Leigh Cook And Damon Wayans Jr Set To Star In Netflix's 'Love, Guaranteed'
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 4 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news release: Director: Mark Steven Johnson Producers: Dan Spilo, Margret Huddleston, Rachael Leigh Cook, Stephanie Slack Writer: Screenplay by Elizabeth Hackett (Falling Inn Love) and Hilary Galanoy (Falling Inn Love) based on the source material by Rachael Leigh Cook Cast: Rachael Leigh Cook (She's All That, Perception), Damon Wayans Jr (New Girl, upcoming Barb and Star Go To Vista Del M  more

Railroad Commission Alternative Fuels Sets Licensing Record in FY 2019 - Issues More Than 7,300 Licenses
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission's Alternative Fuels Licensing section set a record in Fiscal Year 2019 (Sept. 1, 2018 - Aug. 31, 2019) by issuing more than 7,300 licenses. Additionally, the Commission also set a record by registering almost 5,600 trucks to distribute liquefied petroleum gas (propane), compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) in FY 19. RRC's Alternative Fuels section protect  more

Railroad Commission Launches New Interactive Statewide Maps - Provides Oil & Gas Production Data & Plugged Abandoned Well Locations
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas this week launches its first-ever interactive data maps providing oil and gas production and the locations of abandoned wells plugged by the Commission statewide and by individual counties. The data is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week beginning with Calendar Year 2018. From January 2019 forward, the maps will be updated each month with year-to-date statistics.  more

Railroad Commission of Texas Commissioners Assess More Than $300,000 in Penalties
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $319,693 in fines involving 175 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners' conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state's oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. Seven dockets involved $53,767 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedin  more

ResponsiveEd Students Across Texas Take Part in Character Day
LEWISVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- ResponsiveEd issued the following news release: More than 12,000 Texas students across 60 ResponsiveEd(R) public charter schools participated in this year's Character Day. The worldwide initiative, organized by Let it Ripple, took place September 27-28 to recognize the importance of character development from different perspectives. This year, the theme focused on how technology enhances and hinders our character development. ResponsiveEd students from every grade   more

Rice University: Fed Grant Backs Advances in Self-Learning Internet of Things
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice's Yingyan Lin leads development of next-gen devices that think for themselves * * * If the internet of things (IoT) is going to live up to its potential, those "things" had better be smart. Yingyan Lin and her collaborators are on the case. Lin is the principal investigator on a three-year, $1.38 million set of National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to facilitate real-time machine learning in devices  more

Rice University: Helping Pregnant Women at Work Can Hurt Their Chances of Returning After Maternity Leave
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: Courteous people routinely give up a seat on a bus, open a door or extend some other form of kindness to a pregnant woman. But when colleagues at work try to lighten a pregnant woman's load, it can hurt her chances of returning to work after giving birth, according to new research from Rice University, the University of Memphis, Boston College and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. "How Hel  more

Rice University: How Army Teams Can Work Better Together Focus of Multimillion-Dollar Study
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: Waging war is uniquely challenging and stressful, nothing less than a life-and-death struggle that depends on teams working together. Now a group of academic researchers led by a Rice University psychologist has received a multimillion-dollar grant to study military teamwork. A $6 million grant from the Foundational Science Research Unit of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and So  more

Rice University: Quantum Material Goes Where None Have Gone Before
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Quantum material goes where none have gone before - Alloy behaves strangely while traversing potential 'spin liquid' state * * * Rice University physicist Qimiao Si began mapping quantum criticality more than a decade ago, and he's finally found a traveler that can traverse the final frontier. The traveler is an alloy of cerium palladium and aluminum, and its journey is described in   more

S&P Global Platts: Celanese Says Clear Lake Methanol Unit Restarted, AA/VAM Units to Restart in October
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Celanese said Monday that its 1.7 million mt/year Fairway Methanol unit at its Clear Lake complex in Pasadena, Texas, had restarted and was approaching full rates after it and other units were idled when a fire damaged a carbon monoxide unit on September 21. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The company also said in Mond  more

S&P Global Platts: Kinder Morgan Approved to Start Commercial Service at Elba LNG Export Facility
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: * * * - No cargoes have shipped since production began July 17 - Nine more trains being built at terminal near Savannah * * * US regulators on Monday gave the go-ahead to Kinder Morgan to place the first liquefaction train at its Georgia export terminal into commercial service, amid consistent LNG production at the facility over the last two weeks. No commissioning cargoes have shipped fro  more

S&P Global Platts: Rocketing Ethanol Prices Push U.S. Crush Margin Higher
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: The US ethanol crush margin rose Tuesday, climbing to 27.82/gal, an increase of 21.37 cents/gal since September 23, the last time S&P Global Platts published its crush margin tracker. The increase came as ethanol prices soared on tightness in the Chicago Argo market due to tightness in supply. Platts assessed Chicago Argo at $1.68/gal Monday, a 28.25-cent increase from September 23. The front-  more

S&P Global Platts: Some Analysts Optimistic About PRB Coal Amid Consolidation, Exports
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: * * * - Forecast PRB demand of 250 million st through 2035 - Spring Creek 'uniquely positioned' for exports * * * Demand for Powder River Basin coal is expected to continue declining because of coal-fired utility retirements, although some analysts are optimistic over mine consolidations and possible export growth. Energy Ventures Analysis expects a continued decline in domestic purchases   more

SEC Network's TrueSouth Treks to Beaumont, Texas on Sunday, Oct. 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 4 -- SEC Network, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release: On Sunday, Oct. 6, TrueSouth rolls into Beaumont, Texas, a land of lush swamps and smoke-belching refineries. Where the first Texas wells spit oil skyward, where man and nature have locked into a two-century battle. Where two beloved joints fight to keep alive a barbecue tradition, built on beef links that gush with grease, and pork neck bones that locals gnaw like ribs. The show airs at 7:30 p.m. ET  more

Southwest Airlines: WOW Three-Day Sale Offers Low Fares
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a three-day sale offering low fares for winter travel. Customers may take advantage of fares starting at $49 one-way to select domestic destinations today through October 3, 2019, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city. Seats and days are limited. Blackout dates apply. See full fare rules and terms and conditions below. Examples of Southwest Airline  more

Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Texas Department of Agriculture
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), as well as the: * Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council; * Prescribed Burning Board; and * Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation. The Sunset Commission welcomes public comments on whether the agency is still needed and ideas to improve its operations and se  more

Texas A&M Receives $400K in Nuclear Regulatory Commission Graduate Student Fellowships
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has awarded Texas A&M University a $400,000 grant for graduate student fellowships. It is among 45 grants awarded to 33 academic institutions in 19 states and Puerto Rico, totaling $15 million in fiscal year 2019. "This is an excellent opportunity for our students and faculty," said Dr. Michael Nastasi, department head in nuclear engineering. "Fundi  more

Texas A&M University-College of Veterinary Medicine Researcher Finds Yellow Fever Elimination Threshold Higher Than Previous Estimates
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Vaccination coverage of up to 95 percent might be required to eliminate yellow fever epidemics in high-risk transmission areas in Africa, a new study from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) researcher Dr. Martial Ndeffo has found. In other areas of West Africa and the Equatorial region of Latin A  more

Texas A&M University-College of Veterinary Medicine Researchers Receive Grants From Morris Animal Foundation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Two faculty researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) have received funding from Morris Animal Foundation for studies they began last spring with the goal of improving equine health and the future of the veterinary industry. Dr. Noah Cohen, a professor in the CVM's Department of Large  more

Texas A&M University-College of Veterinary Medicine's Arenas Receives $5 Million for First Comprehensive Brucellosis Study in Cameroon
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Dr. Angela Arenas, an assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (CVM) Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) has been awarded a $5 million research grant from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense (Do  more

Texas A&M University: Building Bridges - Program Unites Texas and Mexico in Research
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: More than 1,000 miles span the distance between College Station, Texas, and Yucatan, Mexico. But a Texas A&M University program is breaking down the boundaries between these two vastly different -- yet surprisingly similar -- locations. In its fifth year, the Engineering Learning Community Introduction to Research (ELCIR) program came full circle when 17 students from Yucatan traveled to  more

Texas A&M University: Q&A With Dr. Warren 'Pete' Miller, Former Assistant Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Warren "Pete" Miller was recently appointed to professor of practice with the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University. Miller served as the assistant secretary of energy for nuclear energy in 2009 under the Obama Administration where he oversaw the country's research, development and advancement of nuclear energy. Miller has over 27 years of experience working with Lo  more

Texas Democratic Party: Speaker Pelosi -- 'Texas is Our Hope for the Future'
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: This weekend, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi showed her commitment to turning Texas blue up and down the ballot in two separate conversations during the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement: "The polls confirm it: Texas is a key battleground state and focal point of our Democratic offensive strategy. A Dem  more

Texas Democratic Party: The Long List of Complicit Cornyn Choosing Trump Over Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: This week, John Cornyn was absolutely skewered for his complicit nature and his status as Trump's "biggest ally." Whether it's parroting Trump talking points on the Ukraine Scandal or sending out fundraising emails calling himself "Trump's biggest ally," Texans everywhere are noticing. Cornyn consistently chooses Trump over Texas. For Partial Coverage of Cornyn's No Good, Very Bad Week, see below: Dallas  more

Texas Democratic Party: Trumps Hellbent on Destroying the Texas Economy
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Today, Ivanka Trump showed up in Dallas to host a "business roundtable." What she failed to mention is the trail of the Trump Administration's broken promises and the devastating effects on the economy that he's left in the state of Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth area in particular. Two years ago, Donald Trump, Cornyn, and the Republican Party introduced their tax scam that gave giant corporations a perma  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Alley as Chief Justice of Eighth Court of Appeals
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Alley as Chief Justice of the Eighth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Jeff Alley of El Paso is the staff attorney to former Chief Justice Ann McClure of the Eighth Court of Appeals and was in private practice for 30 years. He is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Brown to Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cory Brown, D.P.M. to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire February 1, 2023. The advisory board provides advice and recommendations to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on technical matters relevant to the regulation of the practice of podiatry. Cory Brown, D.P.M. of Albany is a podiatrist and partner at Abilene Diagnosti  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Farias and Schwartz to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Fred Farias, III, O.D. and appointed Emma Schwartz to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025. The board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system. Fred Farias, III, O.D. of McAllen is an optometrist and CEO of 20/20 Vision Care. He has served on THECB since 2015, and is currently vi  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Five to Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelly Vander Ploeg Aimone, Kevin Koch, Cassandra Ruiz, Debra Seefeld, and Joyce Yannuzzi to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy protects the public by ensuring that persons issued certificates as certified public accountants (CPAs) possess the necessary education, skills and capa  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four to Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Kucera and Callaway Aimone to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority for terms set to expire on May 1, 2023 and May 1, 2025, respectively. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Charles "Charlie" Taylor and Leonard Steffek for terms set to expire on May 1, 2025. The board oversees the storage, preservation and distribution of stream and river water in Jackson County. Lee Ku  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four to Upper Guadalupe River Authority
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Aaron C. Bulkley and appointed Gene Allen and Lynda Ables to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority with terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed Austin Dickson to a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The river authority is responsible for control, storing, preservation, and distribution of the waters of the Upper Guadalupe River and its   more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Hollingsworth to Sulphur River Basin Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kirby Hollingsworth to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board has the responsibility to construct, maintain, and operate inside the state and in the watershed of the Sulphur River and its tributaries inside or outside the boundaries of the authority any works considered essential to the operation of the a  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Six to Texas Medical Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arun Agarwal, Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D., Vanessa Hicks-Callaway, Satish Nayak, M.D., and Jason Tibbels, M.D. and reappointed Robert David Martinez, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2025. The Board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. Arun Agarwal of Dallas is Chief Executive Officer of Nextt and has business interests in textiles  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Remarks at 'Can You See Me?' Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Launch
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following remarks: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the "Can You See Me?" anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Houston. The First Lady thanked the leaders, activists, and volunteers who are committed to the fight against human trafficking, and encouraged all Texans to join together to protect the vulnerable and pursue justice. "Texas is already a leader in the battle against human trafficking, and t  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Names Bugbee President and CEO of OneStar National Service Commission and OneStar Foundation
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has named Chris Bugbee as president and CEO of the OneStar National Service Commission and the OneStar Foundation. OneStar promotes volunteerism in Texas and oversees the administration of the AmeriCorps programs for the state. Chris Bugbee of Austin is the Chief Operating Officer of the OneStar Foundation. Previously, he was appointed by President George W. Bush as Deputy Director for   more

Texas Gov. Abbott Names Chair and Appoints Three to Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ed Janak and reappointed Drusilla Knight-Villarreal and David Prescott to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor named Becky Johnson as chair of the board. The board may set reasonable and necessary fees to be charged applicants and license holders, including fees for application, examination, lic  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Names Three to Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Nancy Blackwell, P.E., Fred Hernandez, Jr., and Mason Vaughan to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors (UCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Nancy Blackwell, P.E. of Ballinger is a principal and owner of AEI Engineering. She is a past president of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and currently serves on the boards of the Texas Engi  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Reappoints Botkin to Public Utility Commission of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Shelly Botkin to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025. PUC regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. Shelly Botkin of Austin has served as a PUC Commissioner since June 2018. She  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration in Response to Tropical Storm Imelda
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties that sustained widespread damage due to severe flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda. The request includes Individual Assistance for those impacted by this weather. The 6 counties included in the request are Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange. Other counties may be added as damage asse  more

Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Letter to Mayor Adler Regarding Homelessness Crisis in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Following reports of violence, used needles, and feces littering the streets of Austin and endangering Texas residents, Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Mayor Steve Adler demanding he and the Austin City Council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019. If meaningful reforms are not implemented by then, the Governor will direct every applicable state agency to act to fulfill his   more

Texas Gov. Abbott Taps Commissioner George P. Bush to Lead Historic $4 Billion Comprehensive Mitigation Plan
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced Commissioner George P. Bush and the Texas General Land Office will lead a historic, comprehensive resiliency and disaster mitigation program, funded by more than $4 billion in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The comprehensive program will prioritize large-scale, regional projects that incre  more

Texas Gov. Abbott: Federal Disaster Declaration Granted Following Tropical Storm Imelda
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On October 1st, Governor Abbott sent a letter to President Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for six counties in the Gulf Coast region that sustained severe flooding that caused widespread damage. Today, the President granted Governor Abbott's request that will provide Individual Assistance for those in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange counties. "I want to tha  more

Texas Hunger Initiative Launches Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger, Poverty
WACO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - Newly named collaborative will become the umbrella entity for THI, as well as interdisciplinary research, Global Hunger and Migration Project and Hunger Data Lab * * * Baylor University's Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) announced today the official launch of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, which will bring together efforts to address hunger in Texas and beyond. The Collaborative will become the umbrel  more

Texas Secretary of State Hughs Joins Economic Trade Mission to Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Oct. 4 -- The Texas Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * - As the Lone Star State's largest trade partner, it is imperative that we continue to have robust trade ties with Mexico * * * Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs this week joined an economic trade mission to Mexico led by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC). The Secretary participated in the trade mission alongside key leaders in the sectors of energy, cybersecurity, and ad  more

Texas State Rep. James: Texas Commission on the Arts Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition Opportunity for Texas Students
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. White James: The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) conducts the state Poetry Out Loud recitation competition. Produced on a national scale by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the program provides scholarships to high school students and cash to purchase poetry books to winners' school libraries. This program provides schools with lesso  more

Texas Water Development Board Approves $1,269,999 to the City of Childress for Wastewater System Improvements
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $1,269,999, consisting of an $895,000 loan and $374,999 in loan forgiveness, from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to the City of Childress (Childress County). The City will use the assistance to finance planning, design, and construction costs associated with wastewater system improvements.   more

Texas Water Development Board Approves $10,575,000 to the City of Marlin for Stormwater System and Water System Improvements
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $10,575,000, consisting of a $3,055,000 zero-percent interest loan and $1,190,000 in loan forgiveness from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and a $2,330,000 zero-percent interest loan and $4,000,000 in loan forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), to the City   more

Texas Water Development Board Approves $120,830,000 to the City of Austin for Water and Wastewater System Improvements
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $120,830,000, consisting of a $53,000,000 loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and a $67,830,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), to the City of Austin (Travis, Williamson and Hays counties). The City will use the assistance to finance wastewater and wa  more

Texas Water Development Board Approves $65,750,000 to the City of San Angelo for Water System Improvements
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of a $65,750,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to the City of San Angelo (Tom Green County). The City will use the assistance to finance planning, design, and construction costs associated with water system improvements. The City could save approximately $10.4 million over the l  more

Texas Water Development Board Today Approved Financial Assistance Totaling $198,424,999 for Water and Wastewater System Projects
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $198,424,999 for water and wastewater system projects. Of this funding, $11,844,999 was approved for rural projects. * $1,269,999 to the City of Childress (Childress County) for wastewater system improvements * $65,750,000 to the City of San Angelo (Tom Green County) for water system improvements * $10,575,000 to t  more

Texas Water Development Board: 2019 SWIFT Program Savings of More Than $170 Million Announced
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Water Development Board issued the following news release: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today announced the projected savings for Texas communities participating in the 2019 funding cycle of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program./* Last week the TWDB sold bonds to provide approximately $972 million in state water plan project funding. The TWDB estimates the 10 project sponsors will save approximately $170 million by using t  more

Top Teams Play Here: No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Ohio State, No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Wisconsin All on ESPN's Networks in Week 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: The first Saturday in October features nearly every top team playing on an ESPN network throughout the day, beginning with No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Wisconsin and No. 12 Penn State all in the noon window. The trend continues into the late afternoon with No. 11 Texas and in prime-time where No. 4 Ohio State plays its first ranked opponent of the season in No. 25 Michigan State and No. 3 Geor  more

Trammell Crow: CBRE Completes Acquisition Of Telford Homes PLC
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Trammell Crow, a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news: CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Telford Homes Plc, a leading developer of multifamily residential properties in London. Telford Homes, which is focused on middle-market, build-to-rent properties, will operate as part of Trammell Crow Company, CBRE's wholly owned real estate development subsidiary. The   more

TTI Adds SSI Technologies to North American Distribution Agreement
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 -- TTI issued the following news release: TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, has announced the company has entered into a North America distribution agreement with SSI Technologies, an Amphenol Company. SSI Technologies, based in Janesville, Wisconsin, produces the highest quality and most reliable pressure, level and magnetic sensors, sensor-based monitoring systems, digital pressure gauges, and digital level gauges for the automotiv  more

TxDOT Seeks Public Input for Future Needs on U.S. 290 West Corridor
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Texas Department of Transportation will host two open houses to gather input from the community regarding safety and mobility needs along US 290 from RM 1826 in Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs. Identical open houses will be held at each end of the study area. Open house #1: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, from 5 - 7 p.m. Dripping Springs Ranch Park 1042 Event Center Drive Dripping Springs, Texas 78620  more

U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2020
CLARENDON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry served the people of Congressional District 13 ably and with great commitment. First elected in 1994, he defeated Democrat Bill Sarpalius. He was the first Texan from either party to become Chair of the House Armed Forces Committee where he fought hard for our men and women in uniform. He currently serves as the Dean of the Texas Republican Delegation. His experience and pr  more

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names American Airlines Corporation of the Year for 2019
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced American Airlines as the 2019 Corporation of the Year. American received this award at the 40th Annual National Convention Oct. 1 held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each year, the USHCC presents the award to an organization that has championed Hispanic enterprise, demonstrating that inclusion and diversity initiatives are both principled and profitabl  more

University of Houston Receives $2 Million Commitment to Support Study of Tamil Language and Culture
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Gift Will Establish Endowment for Research, Endowed Professorship * * * A Texas nonprofit organization with a mission to promote Tamil language, culture and literature has made a $2 million commitment to the University of Houston to establish an endowment supporting the study of Tamil heritage. The Tamil language is considered the oldest in the world -- spoken by more than 70 mi  more

University of Houston Study Finds Texas Latino Republicans Will Be Key in 2020
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - CMAS Report Analyzes Six Myths About a Crucial Voting Bloc * * * Texas will be a battleground in 2020 as both political parties try to win over the large and growing Latino voting block - Democrats hope to increase their margins of support and Republicans hope to reinforce their foundation among conservative Latino voters. A new report from the Center for Mexican American St  more

University of Houston: Cloning to Fight Esophageal Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Recreating the Steps to Malignancy Leads to Faster Drug Discovery * * * Using cloning technology to aid in the understanding of the evolution of cancers, Frank McKeon, professor of biology and biochemistry and director of the Somatic Stem Cell Center at the University of Houston, is leading a team to recreate the sequence leading to esophageal cancer. The goal is to identify pot  more

University of Houston: Rising Costs, Poor Quality and Workforce Shortages - Examining Health Care in the United States
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - UH College of Medicine to Host Panel Discussion Oct. 3 on Issues Shaping Health Care System * * * Despite intense political focus and debate for the past decade, Americans remain deeply worried about the availability and affordability of health care for themselves and their families. The University of Houston College of Medicine will host a panel discussion with leading health care experts at 4 p  more

University of North Texas Receives Insight Into Diversity 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * - Diversity and inclusion programs recognized for second year in a row * * * The University of North Texas is continuing to earn national recognition for its efforts in diversity and inclusion. For the second consecutive year, UNT has earned the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in   more

University of Texas-Arlington: Battle Against 'Fake News'
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 5 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA computer scientist leading effort to ensure quality, credibility of information * * * As claims of "fake news" proliferate, checking the truthfulness of information becomes more important and more difficult. That's the challenge taken on by Chengkai Li, a professor of computer science and engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, who has been   more

University of Texas-Arlington: Study of Educational Sabotage
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - Domestic violence expert publishes research about impact of educational sabotage * * * A study published in the journal Violence Against Women by a domestic violence expert at The University of Texas at Arlington focuses on an overlooked form of psychological abuse --educational sabotage. Educational sabotage is a form of coercive control that directly affec  more

University of Texas-Dallas: Bioengineer Building Brighter Way for Capturing Cancer During Surgery
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's Dallas Campus issued the following news release: * * * - CPRIT Grant Spurs Further Development of Smart Surgical Microscope That May Save Lives, Money * * * University of Texas at Dallas researchers have demonstrated that imaging technology used to map the universe shows promise for more accurately and quickly identifying cancer cells in the operating room. In a study published in the Sept. 14 edition of the journal  more

UTHealth Launches Institute to Propel Pediatric and Congenital Heart Innovation
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is launching a new academic institute to advance clinical care, provide innovative solutions, and improve outcomes for patients of all ages with pediatric and congenital heart defects. Formed in close collaboration with Memorial Hermann Health System, the institute will leverage the expertise of faculty within   more

UTHealth: Aging-in-Place Smart Apartment Focus of Research at Cizik School of Nursing
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: A growing number of seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible and the age-friendly technology being tested at Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) could help them do just that. To test these technologies, Cizik School of Nursing Department of Research recently built a fully furnished   more

UTHealth: Doctor Offers Unique Perspective As Father of Child With Rare Genetic Disease
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: From a professional standpoint, Nathan Hoot, MD, PhD, understands the value of medical research that leads to new, groundbreaking drugs in the treatment of rare diseases. And as an emergency medicine physician, he's familiar with adjusting ventilators and managing patients' airways. But the magnitude of these matters also weigh on Hoot personally - as the father of a son with ty  more

UTHealth: Researchers Develop Program Aimed at Reducing Dating Violence Among Students
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: A program developed to encourage healthy relationships and reduce dating violence was effective among early middle school students, according to results of a study published in the American Journal of Public Health by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The intervention program, named Me & You: Building Heal  more

VERO Partnership Between Texas A&M and WT Serves West Texas Through Education, Research and Outreach
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 4 [TNSgrantsresearch] -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: A groundbreaking partnership between Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) and West Texas A&M University's (WT) Paul Engler College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences (PECANS) has created an infrastructure that connects students and researchers from the two Texas A&M University System entities to the citizens of West Texas, including producers of   more

Versatile. Lethal. Sustainable. Bell Announces 360 Invictus for U.S. Army Fara Competition
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced a new rotorcraft, Bell 360 Invictus, as the company's entrant for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype program. Bell's innovative approach to designing the Bell 360 Invictus combines proven low-risk technologies with advanced processes to deliver soldiers an affordable, agile and   more

Waste Management Named Industry Leader on the 2019 North America and World Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Waste Management, a provider of comprehensive waste management services, issued the following news release: * * * - World-Wide, Top Performing Company in Commercial Services and Supplies Sector * * * For the second year in a row, Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has been named the Sector Leader for Commercial Services, at the top of the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for North America and the World. Amid a record number of companies completing the survey, t  more

Whole Foods Market in Parsippany to Open November 6
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market will open its new 47,000 square-foot Parsippany store, located at 60 Waterview Boulevard, at 9:00a.m. on Wednesday, November 6. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary Allegro coffee and pastries from local supplier, Balthazar Bakery, before the store opens. Additionally, the first 500 customers will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Parsippany reusable tote bag. "We can't wait to we  more

Whole Foods Market Teams Up With Jenne Claiborne, Michael Solomonov, Nicole Rucker, Stella Parks
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: This holiday season, Whole Foods Market will offer exclusive meals and desserts created in collaboration with acclaimed culinary pros, Jenne Claiborne, Michael Solomonov, Nicole Rucker and Stella Parks. Beginning in early October, Whole Foods Market's Bakery department will feature two exclusive desserts in stores nationwide: Honey Chess Pie, developed by Nicole Rucker, author of "Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit L  more

Whole Foods Market to Open Flagship Tysons Corner Store at The Boro on October 30
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market will open its new 70,000 square-foot Tysons Corner store located in The Boro at 1635 Boro Place, at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30. As Whole Foods Market's Mid-Atlantic flagship location, the new Tysons Corner location will feature an in-store food hall offering various cuisines, a bar and game room, as well as an expansive selection of high quality grocery items, prepared foods and products fro  more