IRVING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: ESA is proud to recognize the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2019 through its Executive Strategic Partnership program. "This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry," says Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of ESA. "There are key factors we look for in our strategic partners: They must deliver a qu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: Safety, decarbonization, data and digital technologies topped the agenda when industry leaders met to discuss global challenges facing the maritime sector at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee. "Safety is a core value at ABS, so I am proud to be able to report to our members that not only do we retain an industry-leading position, but we are leading the way in understanding what safety wi  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following statement by Executive Director Alanah Odoms Hebert on Supreme Court decision to consider Louisiana abortion restrictions: The Supreme Court announced today it would hear arguments in June Medical Services v. Gee, which challenges Louisiana's law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Just three years ago, in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, the Sup  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct after the judge in the Amber Guyger case inappropriately proselytized to the defendant. Judge Tammy Kemp tried former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in her courtroom over the past few weeks for the murder of Botham Jean. FFRF is urging the commission to investigate Kemp's actions   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession has announced five recipients of its 2020 Spirit of Excellence Award for their commitment to racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. The awards will be presented during a ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Austin, Texas. The Spirit of Excellence Award celebrates the efforts and  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: A 20-point first quarter proved to be too much for Northern Iowa to overcome as Weber State came away with a 29-17 victory. The Wildcats opened the game with 17 unanswered points and held on until the finish, moving up one spot to No. 5 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches' Top 25 Poll. With the loss, Northern Iowa fell six spots to No. 13. North Dakota State still sits No. 1 following their bye week. Jame  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: One week after dropping a disappointing loss to a conference rival, Colorado State-Pueblo rebounded with a 24-17 upset win over then-No. 11 Texas A&M-Commerce. The ThunderWolves scored the winning touchdown early in the fourth quarter, then its defense pitched a shutout for the rest of the game to maintain the lead. CSU-Pueblo moves up two spots to No. 18 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Trailing 21-0 after the first quarter, Concordia (Mich.) scored 42 unanswered points and held on for a 42-35 win on the road against then-No. 9 Saint Xavier (Ill.). The win moves the Cardinals to 4-0 on the season and they stay at No. 5 in the AFCA NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The loss dropped Saint Xavier six spots to No. 15. Morningside (Iowa), who was idle this past week, still sits No. 1, receiving   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Mount Union's (Ohio) 37-14 victory over then-No. 9 John Carrol (Ohio) secures their No. 2 spot in the AFCA Division III Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Mount Union tallies nine first-place votes and looks to move to 4-0 on the season as they host Otterbein (Ohio) this coming weekend. Holding steady ahead of Mount Union is No. 1 Mary Hardin-Baylor (Tex.), who received 44 first-place votes. Rounding out the Top 5   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The American Gem Trade Association issued the following news: Taking the spotlight on Times Square for all of New York City to see, Emeraude Toubia, former beauty queen, model, and now actress, was featured on September 24, 2019 on the Reuters Sign at 43rd St. and 7th Ave., wearing jewelry from the 2018 AGTA Spectrum Awards(TM). Caption reading, "Emeraude Toubia Shines Wearing AGTA Spectrum Awards(TM) Winning Collection." AGTA released an exclusive interview with Emera  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada, an all-star cast of vocalists, the Houston Symphony, and the Houston Symphony Chorus unite on stage for two thrilling choral masterpieces in Mendelssohn and Mahler at 8 p.m., Oct. 4 and 5, and 2:30 p.m., Oct. 6 in Jones Hall. Orozco-Estrada opens the program with Mahler's early masterpiece, the oratorio Das klagende Lied (The Song of Lamentation). Returning opera stars Sasha Cooke   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at the Mercantile Event Center in Pawhuska, Okla. The event will provide an opportunity for local cattle producers to learn about TSCRA's recent activities, discuss issues facing cattle raisers and connect with other cattle producers in the area. Registration will beg  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- The American Society of Human Genetics issued the following news release: Thousands of genomics and genetics researchers, professors, doctors, genetic counselors, nurses, and others from around the world will gather in Houston, Texas, October 15-19, for ASHG 2019, to share their latest research about the benefits of human genetics and genomics research, one of the fastest growing fields of modern health care development. ASHG 2019, the annual meeting of the Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: A new study in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports led by Dr. Debra Kellstedt, recent graduate of the Texas A&M School of Public Health, evaluated the use of a free-floating bike-share program on a large public university campus in Texas. Dr. Kellstedt and colleagues examined bike-share use and factors predicting bike-share adoption. In 2018 the free-floating bike-share prog  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Four years after rescuing his own father from rushing floodwaters in central Texas, Dr. Garett Sansom, research assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, will participate in a project aimed at analyzing the causes of flash flood deaths and injuries. Researchers have been awarded $350,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a three-year project that  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health recently released a study that identifies and describes statewide worksite breastfeeding initiatives. The study, the first of its kind, was led by the UTHealth School of Public Health's Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living and published in the Journal of Human La  more

BUDA, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - Largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas opens new medical center campus to serve one of the nation's fastest-growing communities * * * Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, today opened its newest full-service hospital. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda, the System's first medical center in Hays County, is located at 5330 Overpass   more

TEMPLE, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - Completes First Phase of Expansion Hospital celebrates birthday with newly expanded medical areas and new equipment * * * Today marks the eighth birthday of Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center and the completion of the first phase of its expansion to better serve children in the System's 30,000 square-mile Central Texas service area. "We are excited to celebrate eight years of  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: Boaters across the country are getting ready to put their boats to bed for a long winter's nap, but not every boat owner knows all the secrets of winterizing a recreational boat. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) shares some quick tips to ensure safe storage until next season. 1. California, Florida and Texas have the most engine winterizing claims. Boaters in north  more

ROCKSRPINGS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release: The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Camp Eagle of Rocksprings, TX. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising. Camp Eagle joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. Texas house candidate, Chris Carmona (district 148) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convent  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published five research articles, including the following topics, in its Oct. 1, 2019 edition: * Apolipoprotein AI) Promotes Atherosclerosis Regression in Diabetic Mice by Suppressing Myelopoiesis and Plaque Inflammation * Contemporary Presentation and Management of Valvular Heart Disease The EURObservational Research Programme Valvular Heart Disease II Survey * Mortality Assessment of Paclitaxel-Coated Ballo  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The National Sorghum Producers issued the following news release: The National Sorghum Producers board of directors recently elected Doug Keesling of Chase, Kansas, and re-elected three board members who will serve a three-year term respectively beginning Oct.1. Officers were also elected. Keesling is a fifth-generation farmer from central Kansas where he grows sorghum, wheat, corn, soybeans and livestock. He also owns Keesling Seed Farms, a comprehensive farm input s  more

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- The Electronics Representatives Association issued the following news release: The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) 2020 Conference Committee announces that Connie Podesta, Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning author, former radio/TV personality, therapist, expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, accountability and engagement, and comedienne, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming conference, scheduled Feb. 23-25, 2020, at t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Environment Texas issued the following news release: * * * - The constitutional amendment would guarantee funding for state parks * * * Environment Texas today announced a statewide tour to build public support for Proposition 5, a constitutional amendment on the ballot November 5, which would guarantee sales taxes on sporting goods go to fund state and local parks. The group will visit 13 different state parks and hold events in seven cities to encourage Texans to h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Council of the States issued the following news: ECOS again presented its State Program Innovation Awards at its 2019 Fall Meeting in Seattle, Washington. States submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs and approaches. Videos appeared in two categories: Air, Water, Waste, & Emergency Response, and Cross-Media, Data, Permitting, & Agency Management. ECOS Fall Meeting attendees voted for the best innovation in   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * - First-of-its-kind effort will provide timely, transparent data to spotlight oil and gas methane reduction opportunities, help curtail regional air and climate pollution * * * A comprehensive new data initiative organized by Environmental Defense Fund will use advanced emissions monitoring technologies to determine how much methane is escaping from the Permian Basin, one of the world's largest o  more

MISSION, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The Professional Association of Small Business Accountants will host its 2019 PASBA Fall Conference at the Live! By Loews, Arlington, Texas, Nov. 11-14: Agenda and speakers include: Establishing a Culture for Leadership Speakers: Jamie Beane, Jesse Lambert, Barb Gay * * * How Are You Enhancing Your Offering? Speakers: David Lucier, Tony Mauro, Vince Howard * * * Digital Asset Security Speakers: Sophos/McGowan Pro * * * Onboarding Clients Using QBO Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release: New York Times #1 bestselling author and speaker Eric Metaxas will address the 14th annual Values Voters Summit - an event that draws thousands of grassroots activists to the nation's capital each year. U.S. Congressmen, grassroots activists, conservative thought leaders, and others will speak at this event to discuss the fundamental issues for social conservative voters today. Confirmed speakers also includ  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: * * * - Family of fourth baby shares their story of hope * * * Kayla and Lance Edwards are excited to publicly announce the birth of their daughter Indy Pearl Edwards through a landmark uterus transplant clinical trial at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health. "Lance and I are overjoyed to announce the birth of our miracle daughter, who we hope not only bring  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: The Houston Symphony's Lunada, presented by the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, celebrates a night under the moon with music at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Concertgoers will enjoy an evening of music in a free and relaxed outdoor setting appropriate for the entire family. Lunada, an annual cultural event, is like those held in small towns (pueblos) in Mexico. The evening features several works by   more

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 2 -- Freedom for Immigrants issued the following news release: Freedom for Immigrants and Advocate Visitors with Immigrants in Detention (AVID) in the Chihuahuan Desert are elated that Ajay Kumar and Gurjant Singh have both been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in El Paso, Texas and are free to pursue their asylum cases free from the confines of immigration detention. They both faced over a year of prolonged detention. The men alleged tha  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with American Student Assistance (ASA) to launch the Ascending Leaders Forums, which will take place at five Hispanic-Serving Institutions during the 2019-2020 academic year. The initiative serves to increase staff diversity in senior leadership positions at colleges and universities. The series of one-day e  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: The Houston Symphony opens their 2019-20 BBVA Family Series with the magical and spell-binding program, Wands & Wizards: Music from Harry Potter & More, at 10 and 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12. Plus, the first 100 children who arrive in costume are invited to join an on-stage costume parade. Associate Conductor Robert Franz leads the orchestra in a program featuring music from Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Apprentic  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Institute for Policy Innovation issued the following statement by President Tom Giovanetti on a ruling by the Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the Federal Communication Commission's Title II repeal: "The DC Circuit Court of Appeals largely validated the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) 'Restoring Internet Freedom Order,' which restores the longtime 'light touch' regulatory approach to the internet and overturned the Obama administration's heavy regulation.  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association the following news release: * * * - At IADA Fall Meeting Prior to NBAA-BACELarge Group of Aircraft Sales BrokersTo Be Tested for IADA Certifications * * * Approximately 50 aircraft sales brokers will be tested for professional certification by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) at the organization's fall meeting, held just prior to the upcoming 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The International Facility Management Association issued the following news: IFMA's FM Research & Benchmarking Institute (RBI) is pleased to announce the board of directors for 2019-2021: Chair: William (Bill) M. O'Neill, CFM Vice Chair: Graham Tier, CFM, FMP, MRICS Director & IFMA Foundation Board of Trustees Representative: Erik Jaspers Scientific Director: Mark Mobach, Ph.D. Director: Colleen Conklin, MSPH Director: Don Gilpin, IFMA Chief Operations OfficerDi  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - Ticket Sales Already Eclipse Previous Record with Six Weeks Remaining. * * * The National Football Foundation New York City Chapter announced today that it has helped set a ticket sale record for a NCAA Division III football game as the host of the 2019 Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland on November 16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- The Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, a peer-reviewed journal that says it stands at the interface between basic and clinical neurovascular and research highlighting experimental, theoretical and clinical aspects of brain circulation, metabolism and imaging from the International Society for Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, published 17 research articles, including the following topics, in its October 2019 edition: * Altered folate binding protein e  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Women In Trucking Association issued the following news release: Freightliner Trucks and the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented the ninth annual Influential Woman in Trucking award today to Ruth Lopez, director, transportation management, Ryder System, Inc. The winner was announced at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, during the panel discussion "How Remarkable Women Unleash Their Leadership Potential." The panel was facilitated by Ange  more

HUMBLE, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital once again joins a premier group of organizations that have received the Pathway to Excellence(R) designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This is the hospital's third consecutive Pathway to Excellence designation since it was first recognized in 2012. The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights Memorial Hermann Northeast's c  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Methodist Health System issued the following news release: Methodist Health System's Patient-Centered Accountable Care Organization (MPCACO) is recognized as one of the top five performing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the nation over the past 6 years, according to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), saving taxpayers more than $84 million since 2012. The goal of an ACO is to ensure that patients, especially the chronically ill, get the right   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) celebrated the careers and achievements of three extraordinary Latino leaders on Friday night in San Antonio at its annual awards gala. Among the honorees was Jose Garza, litigation director of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and voting rights counsel for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, who was given the Lifetim  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release: Today, a Massachusetts Federal Court affirmed that Harvard's consideration of race as one of many factors in undergraduate admissions decisions is consistent with - and supported by - longstanding United States Supreme Court law. The lawsuit against Harvard is one of multiple efforts by conservative, anti-civil rights activist Edward Blum to end admissions practices that foster diversity, includ  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: * * * - Mayor Boswell Joins a Growing Network of Cities Working to Create Monarch and Wildlife Habitat in the Lower Rio Grande Valley * * * With monarch butterflies migrating south for the year, Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell has pledged to create habitat in his community along the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Boswell's commitment makes him the 500th mayor to sign the National Wildlife Federation's M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following statement by Gretchen Borchelt, vice president for reproductive rights and health: The Supreme Court of the United States decided to review an erroneous Fifth Circuit decision on abortion. June Medical Services v. Gee is a challenge to an anti-abortion Louisiana law virtually identical to the Texas law struck down by the Court in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, which the Court found to be unconstitutional just thr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Episcopal Health Foundation issued the following news release: New numbers show there can be than a more than a 20-year difference in how long Texans live in one neighborhood compared to another, even though they may only be a few miles apart. That's just one of the findings from an Episcopal Health Foundation analysis of a new, interactive mapping tool that shows life expectancy rates for neighborhoods across Texas. The analysis found that Texans who live in lo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Ohio's county Farm Bureaus won eight of the 24 County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau. The awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programming and serve as models of innovation for local program development. The winning counties receive a grant to fund participation in the Farm Bureau CAE Showcase at the 2020 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEA  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - Ole Miss and the National Football Foundation will jointly honor Willis, a 2019 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, when the Rebels host Vanderbilt. * * * Ole Miss and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor 2019 electee Patrick Willis with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: Best-selling travel author and PBS star Rick Steves joins the Houston Symphony and former Houston Symphony Principal POPS conductor Michael Krajewski in an immersive concert experience, Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey, at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12, and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Known for his travel adventures, Steves presents a one-of-a-kind journey to Houstonians by combining his love for music and travel. A giant scree  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - This case could decide the future of abortion access in this country. - This is the first abortion case the U.S. Supreme Court has taken since Kavanaugh took the bench. * * * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will review Louisiana's Act 620, an abortion restriction nearly identical to one of the Texas restrictions struck down by the Supreme Court in Whole Woman's Health v.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release, dated Oct. 1: Raychelle Burks, Ph.D., a professor of chemistry at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, is the 2020 recipient of ACS' Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. The award, named for ACS News Service Directors James T. Grady and James H. Stack, was established in 1955 to recognize individuals who have increased public knowledge and understanding of the chemical sciences th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. Texas house candidate, Ryan McConnico (district 148) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Conven  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release: Today, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear June Medical Services v. Gee, a case that challenges a restrictive abortion law that recently passed in Louisiana. The law in question requires providers to have hospital admitting privileges in order to perform abortions. In 2016, the Supreme Court struck down an identical law in Texas in the landmark case, Whole Woman's Heal  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Study Highlight: Middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at increased risk for cancer and early death when sleeping less than 6 hours per day. * * * Middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk for cancer and early death when sleeping less than six hours per day, according to   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: The South Central Region of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program managed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), will host a Manufacturing Day event at SwRI from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. Manufacturing Day, initiated in 2012, takes place across the United States to demonstrate the role of manufacturing in the U.S. economy while highlighting career opportunities  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: A Southwest Research Institute scientist is helping NASA observe and characterize near-Earth objects (NEOs) that could pose a threat to Earth or have potential for further exploration. SwRI's Dr. Tracy Becker is part of an international team of scientists who will use the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico to study nearby asteroids and comets through a $19 million grant managed by the University of Cen  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: A Southwest Research Institute science and engineering team designed a two-dimensional radar retroreflector that remotely monitors subtle shifts in the Earth's crust. The patent-pending Van Atta retroreflector works in conjunction with satellites to precisely measure ground movement caused by earthquakes, oil production, mining and other processes. Movement can pose a risk to critical infrastructure   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has successfully executed a 10.5-hour propulsive maneuver -- extraordinarily long by mission standards. The goal of the burn, as its known, will keep the solar-powered spacecraft out of what would have been a mission-ending shadow cast by Jupiter on the spacecraft during its next close flyby of the planet on Nov. 3, 2019. Juno began the maneuver on Sept. 30 at 7:46 p.m.   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association issued the following news release: SGIA and NAPCO Media have announced the Wide-format Summit, a hosted, invitation-only conference to be held April 20 - 22, 2020, at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin, Texas. The new event will be co-located with the 8th annual Inkjet Summit and will share networking functions, evening receptions and dinners, and will have its own content track. The Wide-format Summit is designed for senior ma  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The State Bar of Texas issued the following news release: The State Bar of Texas is opening its Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator (TOJI) to attorneys across the state via online learning beginning in January 2020. TOJI helps solo attorneys build sustainable practices serving low- to moderate-income clients, thereby working to bridge the justice gap between those who qualify for free legal aid services and those who can afford to hire an attorney. Since 2017, 20 law  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- UnidosUS issued the following news release: UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza), the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that 15 leaders from across the country were selected from a competitive pool of applicants as the 2019 Fellows for the National Institute for Latino School Leaders (NILSL). The 2019 NILSL cohort is comprised of educators from California, Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Tennes  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the Legacy Event Center in Ardmore, Okla. The event will provide an opportunity for local cattle producers to learn about TSCRA's recent activities, discuss issues facing cattle raisers and connect with other cattle producers in the area. Registration will begin   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the Wagoner Civic Center in Wagoner, Okla. The event will provide an opportunity for local cattle producers to learn about TSCRA's recent activities, discuss issues facing cattle raisers and connect with other cattle producers in the area. Registration will begin  more

HENRIETTA, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: The reward has been increased to $10,000 for information on 489 steers missing from a ranch in eastern Clay County, Texas. Special Ranger John Bradshaw of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) is investigating the case. It was previously reported that the cattle went missing between November 2018 and August 2019. Due to the large herd maintained by the ra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: Six Texas broadcasters joined the TAB Board of Directors in September, filling vacancies resulting from retirements, resignations and term limits. They join 31 other directors representing Radio and Television stations in various market sizes across the state, as well as educators, associate members and retired broadcasters. Board members are responsible for advising TAB staff on member services and legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: An outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and deaths has led to increased government scrutiny of e-cigarette products and could jeopardize advertising for vaping products. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported statistics in September showing 805 confirmed and probable cases of lung illness and 12 deaths associated with vaping in the United States. The CDC is urging U.S. consumers to sto  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute are zeroing in on a new way to target tuberculosis (TB) infection. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a four-year, $2.8 million grant for scientists to study the role of lung macrophages (immune cells) in metabolic and inflammation responses to TB. Findings could open the door to a new set of biological pathways critical to the   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: The term "crowdsourcing" was created in 2006 by a writer for Wired magazine, but the idea has been around for a long time. Crowdsourcing is when groups or businesses obtain goods, services, ideas or finances from large open groups of internet users. It is a business tactic that has been used for everything from creating a new craft beer to solving traffic issues. Now crowdsourcing is being tappe  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 4 -- Texas Corn Producers issued the following statement by President Wesley Spurlock in response to President Trump's direction for the Environmental Protection Agency to uphold the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard: "Corn farmers welcomed news today that President Trump upheld his commitment to work to preserve the integrity of the RFS by accounting for the impact of small refinery exemptions, or waivers, to fuel standards set forth in the RFS. Today's announcemen  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release: * * * - Leaders Gather to Bless McAllen Abortion Clinic, Support Women's Right to Make Their Own Reproductive Health Care Decisions * * * Leaders across denominations and religious traditions gathered today to bless the only Texas abortion clinic south of San Antonio and demonstrate their support for the right of women to make their own reproductive health care decisions. The gathering at the Whole Woman'  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas Hospital Association issued the following news release: The Texas Hospital Association has selected Carrie C. Williams as its new vice president of communications, effective Oct. 2. In this role, Williams will oversee the strategic communications department, including advocacy communications, marketing efforts, press relations and the overall THA brand. Previously, Williams served as the chief press officer and the interim communications director at Texas Health   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: * * * - Reports Indicate 4 People Shot and Killed - Shooting is at Least the 21th Mass Shooting in 2019 and at Least the 3rd in Texas in Two Months * * * The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to reports that four people were shot and killed last  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The Texas Organizing Project issued the following statement by Joe Estelle, Dallas County Right2Justice campaign member, in reaction to a jury finding ex-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger guilty of murder in the death of Botham Jean: "In a truly just world, Botham Jean would still be alive. But in our world, having a jury find a white cop guilty of murder in the death of a Black man feels like revolutionary justice. "We join the people of Dallas in exhaling with a se  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Women In Trucking Association issued the following news release: Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), announces the recipients of the 2019 "Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation." According to Ellen Voie, president and CEO of WIT, the magazine created the award in 2018 to support part of WIT's mission to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced the appointment of Thomas "Tim" Lyles, Jr. as chairman of the board. Mr. Lyles succeeds long-time chairman Dr. Wendy Lee Gramm. "We are delighted to announce Tim Lyles as the chairman of the board," said Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. "Tim brings with him a wealth of strategic vision and experience which   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to a letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler demanding he and the city council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019. Kevin Roberts, executive director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation offered the following comment. "Gov. Abbott is right to be alarmed about the state of homelessness in Austin. Mayor Adler and the city council are harming a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news: * * * - Discovery boosts understanding of how human brain learns speech * * * A father holds up his newborn, their faces only inches apart, and slowly repeats the syllables "da" and "dee." After months of hearing these sounds, the baby begins to babble and gradually "da da da" is refined to the word "Daddy." Speech is learned. These are critical steps in our intellectual development, y  more