State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2019 ( 99 items ) |
Alamo Colleges District Honored With Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release:
The Alamo Colleges District has been recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) with the 2019 Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award.
This national award recognizes and honors the extraordinary efforts and success of an institution that has excelled in advancing the mission and goals of HACU. Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees Vice Chair Joe Alderete, Jr., Assi
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Alston and Bird: BancorpSouth Bank to Acquire Texas First Bancshares
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Texas First Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas First State Bank.
Based in Reisel, TX, Texas First Bancshares has six full-service offices in Central Texas and more than $390 million in total assets.
The merger will expand BancorpSouth's Texas presence by increasing the bank's deposit market share and prov
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American Airlines Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting the World Through Cargo Operations
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
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- Airline implements industry-leading technology as it celebrates a history of firsts
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From oranges to orangutans, American Airlines Cargo has moved the world since its first scheduled air cargo flight took off from New York's LaGuardia Airfield on Oct. 15, 1944. Today, the airline celebrates 75 years of cargo service, extending its global impact far beyond its signature passenger service.
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American Airlines Recognized for Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
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- Airline partners with Texas Secretary of State, other Texas businesses to fight exploitation and raise awareness
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The Office of the Texas Secretary of State and Secretary Ruth Hughs have recognized American Airlines for its commitment to combating human trafficking, making the airline the latest company to join the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) initiative as a partner.
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American Airlines: American Airlines Sky Ball Raises $2.4 Million for Veterans Causes
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
American Airlines Sky Ball, the company's annual fundraiser to benefit military heroes and their families, raised more than $2.4 million this year. The funds go to the Airpower Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting members of the military and their families by providing grants to worthy veteran-related causes.
Sky Ball XVII culminated with a black-tie gala on Saturday, Oct. 5, in an American hangar
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American Airlines: Looking Back on Year One of Reimagining the LAX Hub
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 17 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
One year ago, American Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officially broke ground on a $1.6 billion project to reimagine the carrier's hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminals 4 and 5 -- the largest individual investment at an airport in American's 93-year history.
The project aims to fully modernize and update the infrastructure of LAX's two busiest domestic terminals. When completed
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Angelo State University Biology Professor's Bat Research Published in Scientific Journal
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 18 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Angelo State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Loren Ammerman of the Angelo State University biology faculty has teamed with two of her students and three other researchers from Cameron University to publish the results of their research on Eastern red bats in the Journal of Heredity, the flagship publication of the American Genetic Association.
Their research project is titled "High Frequency of Multiple Paternity in Eastern R
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Baylor College of Medicine: DNA Fracturing Rewires Gene Control in Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
Understanding the mechanisms that mediate widespread DNA damage in the cancer genome is of great interest to cancer physicians and scientists because it may lead to improved treatments and diagnosis. In this study, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has brought attention to genomic structural variation as a previously unappreciated mechanism
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Baylor College of Medicine: Fall Fronts May Bring Mix of Allergy Triggers
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
The cooler temperatures may be sending you outdoors, but it could also be the cause of your seasonal allergies. Although ragweed pollen is the main cause of fall allergies, an expert at the Baylor College of Medicine warns that storms that send in cold fronts can also stir allergens from the spring and summer - like tree pollen and grass.
"Cold fronts tend to bring in a lot of wind and stir up a lot o
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Baylor University: Bolivian Forager-Farmers With Amazing Heart Health Are Divided Over What Makes Good Life
WACO, Texas, Oct. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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- Lifestyle may be central to maintaining health in a small society undergoing change in livelihood and nutrition, Baylor University researcher finds
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A small Bolivian society of indigenous forager-farmers, known for astonishingly healthy cardiovascular systems, is seeing a split in beliefs about what makes a good life. Some are holding more to the traditional -- more family ties, hunting a
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Expand Medicare Advantage
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas issued the following news release:
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- Expansion approved by CMS will provide more choices for consumers during the 2020 annual enrollment period
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will expand its Medicare Advantage (MA) network in 2020.
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) authorized BCBSTX's expansion application, which will add five Texas counties to its Medicare Advantage HMO plan. In a
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Bronx Borough President Diaz & Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Place Friendly Wager on Result of Houston Astros-New York Yankees ALCS Series
BRONX, New York, Oct. 15 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release, dated Oct. 12:
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Harris County (Texas) Judge Lina Hidalgo have placed a friendly wager, as the New York Yankees get set to take on the Houston Astroas in Major League Baseball's (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Borough President Diaz Jr., a Bronxite who grew up emulating former New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles, has offered u
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Chambers and Partners Recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth's Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Recognized in 2020 UK Guide
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news:
The Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2020 Chambers and Partners United Kingdom guide in the area of Data Protection and Information Law. The guide commends the practice for its outstanding depth of expertise in the full range of data protection and information law concerns, including advice on the implications of new regulatory frameworks.
The following individua
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ConocoPhillips Announces Agreement to Sell Interests in Australia-West for $1.39 Billion
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release:
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell the subsidiaries that hold its Australia-West assets and operations to Santos for $1.39 billion, plus customary closing adjustments. In addition, the company will also receive a payment of $75 million upon final investment decision of the Barossa development project. The subsidiaries hold the compan
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Counsel Jennifer Ingram Joins Haynes and Boone Employment Practice Group in San Antonio
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Jennifer Beth Ingram has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a counsel in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. She is based in the firm's San Antonio office.
Most recently, Ingram served as vice president and associate general counsel at Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. In her role as associate general counsel, Ingram managed the company's labor and employment, litigation, regulatory and
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Cox Media Group: KKBQ-FM the New 93Q Hires New Afternoon Drive On-Air Personality
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Cox Media Group issued the following news release, dated Oct. 11:
Award-winning, country music radio station, KKBQ-FM, The New 93Q, welcomes industry standout, Caitlin "CJ" Johnson, to its on-air talent lineup. Johnson will make her Houston radio debut on Monday, Nov. 11, hosting afternoon drive weekdays from 3 p.m to 7 p.m. She succeeds legendary host, Cactus Jack, who retired in August.
"I'm so excited to have CJ join the 93Q family," says Johnny Chiang, Director o
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CrossCheck Marks 36 Years in the Payments Guarantee Business
PETALUMA, California, Oct. 16 -- CrossCheck, a payments guarantee company, issued the following news release:
CrossCheck, Inc., the largest privately-held payments guarantee company in the nation, celebrated its 36th anniversary on Oct. 15 with afternoon socials at the Petaluma headquarters and Irving, Texas office. The firm was established in 1983 with the goal of creating cost-effective check processing services that offer the lowest decline rates in the industry. Over the years, CrossCheck h
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Dallas Independent School District: Booker T. Washington Advisory Board Announces Grand Opening of Recording and Production Studio
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts will officially open its new state of the art recording and production studio today, Oct. 16, at 5:00 p.m. The studio is the culmination of a $1.7 million capital campaign that began with the Advisory Board and the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball.
"The Arts Magnet has long been a pacesetter at honing the skills of talented young peopl
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Entergy Texas Making Reliability Upgrades Across Area
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Entergy issued the following news release:
Entergy Texas, Inc. is completing a series of reliability upgrades to improve service to customers across the Hearne, Franklin, Calvert, Bremond and Kosse areas over the next three weeks.
Entergy will be deploying up to 150 employees to conduct a major upgrade to the substation serving the area, as well as upgrading 300 distribution transformers. These improvements will replace older equipment with newer and more relia
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Frost & Sullivan Lauds the Qt Company for Developing a Low-cost Unified User Interface/User Experience Software Platform for the Automotive Industry
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
Based on its recent analysis of the global automotive User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes The Qt Company with the 2019 Global Customer Value Leadership Award. Responding to the rising demand for UIs, performance, and intelligence in next-gener
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Fujifilm Changing the Dynamics of Print, Debuting Innovative Inkjet Solutions at Printing United
HANOVER PARK, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news:
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division to showcase an impressive line-up of new and innovative inkjet solutions at PRINTING United, October 23 - 25, 2019, in booth 8220 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.
Industry-leading inkjet technology in Fujifilm booth 8220 will include:
J Press 750S
Awarded SGIA Product of the Year 2019 - Digital Press, the new J Press 750S addr
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Grant Helps University of Texas-Dallas Create Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release:
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- University Receives $4 Million from National Science Foundation for Scholarships, New Courses
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Gina Fossati BS'19 was exploring different career paths in computer science when she found out about the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS).
The National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded program provides scholarships to help University of Texas at Dallas students earn advanced
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Haynes and Boone Listed Among Forbes' 2019 Top Corporate Law Firms List
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes and Boone, LLP has been included in Forbes' inaugural list of America's Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms.
The list was compiled after Statista conducted an online survey of 2,500 lawyers, both at law firms and in-house at companies. Each survey participant was able to select certain areas of law in which to make recommendations, and each participant could make 10 recommendations per area of law. Se
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Haynes and Boone Receives Recognition in Chambers UK 2020 Directory
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes and Boone, LLP has again been recognized in the 2020 edition of the Chambers UK legal directory, published by Chambers and Partners. Chambers UK also recognized Partners William Cecil and Melanie Willems and Senior Counsel Simon Curtis.
The firm was ranked in the Shipping, UK-wide category for its skills in the shipbuilding and offshore energy sectors. The Shipping Practice Group was lauded as bei
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Haynes and Boone: Albert Tan Co-Chairs 2019 Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium in Hong Kong
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Albert Tan served as co-chair of the Fund Finance Association's 3rd Annual Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium in Hong Kong on September 25. Over 340 attendees registered for this symposium with the support of over 30 sponsors from PE funds, banks and law firms in the region.
As co-chair of the symposium, he conducted a keynote interview with Goodwin Gaw, chairman of Gaw Cap
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Haynes and Boone: Lawyer Jeff Dorrill Finds Balance in Life Through Training
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
With an Ironman racing bike propped against a wall in his office and a detailed spreadsheet of weekend races on his desk, Jeff Dorrill is mentally and physically preparing for his next race.
Dorrill is an elite racer and endurance runner who has competed in more than 40 races over the past year. At age 58, he is recognized as one the best triathletes in his age group. He also is a longtime partner at Hay
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Haynes and Boone: State Bar of Texas Board Appoints Liberato to Judicial Selection Commission
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The State Bar of Texas' Board of Directors has voted Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Lynne Liberato as the Bar's appointee to the newly-established Texas Commission on Judicial Selection.
The Texas legislature enacted a law in 2019 creating the commission, which will study the state's system of selecting judges through partisan elections. The commission will also consider the merits of alternative methods
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HID Global Completes Acquisition of De La Rue's Citizen Identity Business
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- 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 completed the acquisition of the international identity solutions business of De La Rue (LSE:DLAR), the world's largest commercial issuer of banknotes and passports. The De La Rue business will be merged with HID's citizen identity solutions portfolio, broadening HID Global's leadership pos
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Hines Strengthens Capital Markets Team
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Hines issued the following news release:
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- Cameron Falconer promoted to COO/Deputy Head of Capital Markets and J.D. Sitton hired to oversee Capital Markets - Americas
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Hines, the international real estate firm, today announced two high-profile additions to its Capital Markets team. Joining CEO of Capital Markets Chris Hughes, who also serves as Co-Head of Investment Management, will be Cameron Falconer and J.D. Sitton. The expanded team is part of a new
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Houston Airport System Celebrates ITRP Milestone
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The Houston Airport System issued the following news release:
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- Oct. 18 Marks Groundbreaking Ceremony for New MLIT Terminal
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Representatives from the City of Houston will be on hand to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mickey Leland International Terminal (MLIT), starting with the demolition of Old Terminal C North, on Oct. 18.
"This is a signature moment as we continue our exciting IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP) journey," said Robert
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Houston Signs Agreement With Federal Agencies to Combat and Eradicate Human Trafficking
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Houston Airport System issued the following news release:
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Airport System (HAS) Director Mario Diaz signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 8, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), forging a public outreach campaign to combat human trafficking through a program called Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI).
BLI is an element of the DHS Blue Campaign led by DOT and D
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Hunton Andrews Kurth Maintains Strong Performance in Refinitiv's Q3 M&A League Tables
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news:
Following a strong first half of 2019, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP maintained its outstanding performance in Refinitiv's legal advisor league tables in the third quarter of 2019, with its mergers and acquisitions practice placing among the top 10 law firms in the U.S. and top 15 worldwide.
"We continue to lead complex, innovative deals thanks to the strength and depth of experience of our attorneys," said J. Steven Patterso
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JCPenney Announces Laurie Wilson as SVP Planning and Allocation and Pricing
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release:
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced that Laurie Wilson, a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in planning and allocation, merchandise, finance, pricing, operations and strategy, will join the Company on Oct. 28 as senior vice president, planning and allocation and pricing, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, executive vice president, chief merchant.
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Leslie Harrell, D.O., Joins UAMS as Radiation Oncologist
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
Radiation oncologist Leslie Harrell, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and sees patients at the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center. She also serves as a professor in UAMS College of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology.
Harrell, who previously served as a radiation oncologist in Oklahoma City, specializes in pediatric cancer, breast
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MD Anderson Cancer Center and Varian Partner to Optimize Radiation Oncology Treatment
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Varian today announced a new strategic collaboration to develop an integrated software platform to streamline review of radiation oncology treatment plans.
The goal of the platform is to establish an efficient framework to connect participating sites to a central database, allowing MD Anderson physicians to host collaborative re
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MD Anderson Cancer Center Expanding Its Presence in The Woodlands
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today opened its newest free-standing facility in The Woodlands. Serving patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe and communities north of Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center The Woodlands offers local, convenient access to the nation's top-ranked comprehensive cancer care.
To keep pace with population growth, MD Anderson relocated
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Medisante Earns Acclaim From Frost & Sullivan for Ensuring Better Care Outcomes While Reducing Costs
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- 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 remote patient monitoring (RPM) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Medisante with the 2019 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award for integrating patient-generated health data (PGHD) direct-to-cloud into any existing clinical system.
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MetGen Earns Acclaim From Frost & Sullivan for Its Unique, Customized Enzyme Technologies, METNIN and ENZINE
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
Based on its recent analysis of the European industrial enzymes market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Finland-based MetGen with the 2019 European Technology Innovation Award for its enzyme technologies, METNIN(TM) and ENZINE(R). METNIN(TM) enables complete valorization of lignin for
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National Website Recognizes University of Houston-Victoria Computer Science Faculty's Book
VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release:
Book Authority, a national book reviewing website, has included a book by a University of Houston-Victoria computer science faculty member in two of the site's ranking lists for the best computer science books of all time.
In 2014, Hongyu Guo, a UHV associate professor of computer science, published his book "Modern Mathematics and Applications in Computer Graphics and Vision." Book Authori
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New Arts-Focused School to Expand Opportunities for South Dallas Independent School District Students and Beyond
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
From singing songs during recess to shining bright during talent shows, Principal Romikianta Sneed has seen firsthand the amazing talents of her South Dallas students at Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center.
Sneed is thrilled the campus, starting next school year, will offer an arts emphasis and, pending a name change approval from the board of trustees, become the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A
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NIH Funding Awarded to Baylor for Study of Nurse Virtual Reality Training
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [TNSgrants] -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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- Funding allows Baylor researchers to study how VR simulator for training nurses can address medication administration errors
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Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) and Baylor Scott & White Research Institute have received funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health to develop and study an immersive virt
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman: Environmental Associate Ashleigh Acevedo Named Editor-in-Chief of Texas Bar Publication
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section of the Texas State Bar appointed Pillsbury Environmental associate Ashleigh Acevedo as Editor-in-Chief of the section's Texas Environmental Law Journal, a joint publication with the University of Texas School of Law.
Through this role, she will also serve as co-chair of the Section's Publications and Communications Committee.
Acevedo's practice
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Port of Corpus Christi Sets Tonnage Records
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Port of Corpus Christi issued the following news release:
The Port of Corpus Christi recently set three new tonnage records, including the highest volume in a single month. September tonnage was 12.2 million tons, a 27% gain over the previous record set in March of 2018. Two other tonnage records broken included the highest quarter ever at 32.1 million tons, an 18% gain over the previous high set in the third quarter of 2018, and tonnage for the first nine
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Railroad Commission Updates Commission Logo to Reflect Modern Agency
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release:
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), today unveiled updates to its logo that preserve the legacy of Texas' oldest regulatory agency, while better reflecting its modern duties and responsibilities.
"The RRC is an historic brand in Texas and we want to preserve that part of our history. It's also a brand recognized around the world as the global leader in energy regulation," said Chairman Wayne Chri
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Republican Party of Texas Chair Dickey Issues Statement on President Trump Dallas Visit
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chair James Dickey:
President Donald Trump visited Dallas last night for a campaign rally which saw 20,000 people in the American Airlines Center, and over 30,000. The President excited the crowd as he called on Democrats to #StopTheMadness of impeachment, touted the need to secure our border, and talked about the incredible successes our nation has seen under his leadership.
"President Trump's rally in D
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Rice University Finance Expert: When Stocks Are Up, Shareholders Vote for Incumbent
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The stock market has a measurable influence on how people who own shares vote -- potentially a big one -- according to a new study (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3460209) by finance experts at Rice University and the University of Pittsburgh.
The study, which compared electoral preferences with levels of dividend income, suggests that had stocks rallied instead of plunging in 2008, then-presiden
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Rice University: Embryo's Early Development Revealed in Dish
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- Unique Rice platform helps bioscientists learn how ectoderm cells begin to differentiate
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During embryonic development, the entire nervous system, the skin and the sensory organs emerge from a single sheet of cells known as the ectoderm. While there have been extensive studies of how this sheet forms all these derivatives, it hasn't been possible to study the process in humans - un
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Rice University: Overlap Allows Nanoparticles to Enhance Light-Based Detection
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- Rice University scientists discover how plasmons amplify electroluminescence
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Rice University scientists have found revealing information where light from a molecule meets light from a nanoparticle.
The labs of Rice chemists Christy Landes and Stephan Link demonstrated how to optimize a method that can sense small concentrations of molecules by amplifying the light they emit when t
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Rice University: Synthetic Cells Make Long-Distance Calls
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- Rice scientists' circuits help bacteria quickly pass signals to an entire community
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The search for effective biological tools is a marathon, not a sprint, even when the distances are on the microscale. A discovery at Rice University on how engineered communities of cells communicate is a long step in the right direction.
The Rice lab of synthetic biologist Matthew Bennett has des
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S&P Global Platts: A&R Logistics to Build New Resin Export Facilities on U.S. East Coast
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news:
A&R Logistics is planning new export facilities at two US East Coast ports as US polyethylene production and exports grow, the Houston-area resin logistics company said Tuesday.
The company plans to open a new export facility at the Port of Savannah in Georgia late next year with initial ability to package up to 43,091 mt/month. The 2 million square-foot facility will be able to expand packagin
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S&P Global Platts: Texas City Famed for 100% Renewables Has Too Much Power, Wants Out of Solar Contract
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news:
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- Georgetown alleges Buckthorn breached contract
- Buckthorn says city had agreed to formal mediation
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The City of Georgetown, Texas, known for its push to become one of the first cities in the US to rely 100% on renewable power, has been grappling with an excess of power and has now filed suit against one of its four suppliers in an attempt to cancel a 25-year solar supply contra
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Sabre Announces Acquisition of Radixx
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider at the center of the business of travel, today announced its acquisition of Radixx, a leading airline retailing software provider with an established presence in the low cost carrier (LCC) space. LCCs have grown twice as fast as full-service carriers over the past five years and now total nearly 30 percent of global passengers boar
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Secretary of State's Office Hosts Texas Businesses Against Trafficking Partnership Forum
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Texas Secretary of State issued the following news release:
The Secretary of State's Office today hosted the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) Partnership Forum at the State Capitol alongside co-hosts The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Sabre Corporation. Secretary of State Ruth Hughs joined leaders in the government, business, and non-profit sectors for presentations on the TBAT program as well as a series of panel discussions on best pra
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Skanska Invests in Land in Downtown Houston, Texas for $55 Million
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
Skanska has purchased four land parcels, including one full city block, totaling about 14,200 square meters in downtown Houston, Texas.
The seller is a private citizen. The total investment amounts to $55 million.
Located adjacent to Discovery Green, these four sites are in Houston's Central Business District and Skanska plans to develop a mix of office, multi-family and retail for the loc
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Southwest Airlines: MAX Flight Schedule Revision: Jan. 6 - Feb. 8
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release:
Southwest Airlines continues to monitor information from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the impending 737 MAX software enhancements and training requirements. We remain confident that, once certified by the FAA, the enhancements will support the safe operation of the MAX.
We previously revised our flight schedule by removing the MAX through Jan. 5, 2020 to offer reliability to our operation
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Southwest Announces Updates to Rapid Rewards, Companion Pass, and More
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release:
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces several updates to Rapid Rewards(R) points, Companion Pass(R), and a change to free same-day standby.
Rapid Rewards Points Don't Expire
As of today, October 17, 2019, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points will no longer expire. No expiration means Customers have even more freedom on how they want to use their points without any worry of keeping their account active. P
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Stephanie Gaston Joins Bradley's Houston Office As Labor and Employment Partner
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Bradley is pleased to announce that Stephanie C. Gaston has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group.
"Stephanie is a great addition to our labor and employment team in Houston," said Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner Ian P. Faria. "Her diverse experience with policy and regulation matters, as well as litigation, for both private and
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Tarleton State University: Fitbits for Cows - A&M Researcher Milks New Technology for Higher Yields, Happier Cows
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
More than half of Americans now track their daily activities with some kind of wearable device in an effort to stay healthy.
In the future, so will most dairy cows.
Researchers at Tarleton State University's Southwest Regional Dairy Center in Stephenville say that digitally tracking diary cows' eating, sleeping and other movements helps them take better care of the herd they milk three times a day.
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Tarleton's Morrow Joins ADP Steering Committee
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
Tarleton State University professor Dr. Eric Morrow has been invited to join the steering committee of the American Democracy Project, an initiative of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
The program seeks to create an intellectual and experiential understanding of civic engagement for undergraduates enrolled at institutions that are members of AASCU. The goal of the project is
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TCI Texarkana Inc. Receives Nearly $100k in Southwestern Electric Power Incentives for Lighting Upgrades
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Oct. 14 -- Southwestern Electric Power issued the following news release:
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) presented Texarkana Aluminum with a $94,987.74 incentive check for an energy efficient lighting project at its aluminum mill in Texarkana, Texas.
The mill now boasts more LEDs (light-emitting diodes) with the goal eventually to have all LED lighting. LEDs have longer lifespans and lower maintenance costs compared to the mill's previous and existing metal hal
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Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine Recognized With Third Consecutive Diversity Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) is one of only two colleges of veterinary medicine in the nation to be named a third consecutive recipient of the 2019 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversitymagazine.
The national honor, announced Oct. 15, recognize
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Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine's Gaddy Wins Research Society's Award for Mentorship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
Dr. Dana Gaddy, a tenured professor in Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), has been recognized with the 2019 Gideon A. Rodan Award for mentorship, presented by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). This award was presented during the ASBMR 2019 Annual Meeting at the Orange County Con
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Donzis and Petersen Named American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellows
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced its class of 2020 associate fellows, which included Dr. Diego Donzis from the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Dr. Eric Petersen from the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University.
The grade of associate fellow recognizes individuals "who have accomplished or been in charg
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Fabricating the Future of Solar Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 14 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Imagine a child playing with a magnifying glass - focusing the sunlight down into a single, heated ring of light. That light is the basis of solar energy.
A team of researchers led by Dr. Christi Madsen, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, is fabricating new solar technology. Their project, funded by the Departme
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Pettigrew Receives Esteemed National Academy of Engineering Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Dr. Roderic Pettigrew has been named the recipient of the 2019 National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) Arthur M. Bueche Award for his contributions to technology research, policy, and national and international cooperation.
Pettigrew is CEO of Engineering Health (EnHealth) and executive dean for Engineering Medicine (EnMed) at Texas A&M University and Houston Methodist Hospital, as well
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Rising Temperatures - Sukhishvili and Team Develop Novel Biomedical Soft Materials
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
A team of researchers led by Dr. Svetlana Sukhishvili, professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department and director of the Soft Matter Facility at Texas A&M University, is developing the next generation of biomedical soft materials. Their ultrathin coatings, which react to increases in temperature, will be able to deliver molecular treatments, such as antibiotics, to patient
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Students Develop Energy Solutions at Aggies Invent
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 14 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
With only 48 hours on the clock, student teams participating in Aggies Invent: Energy Solutions took on real-world challenges facing industry that ranged from combating climate change to keeping the electricity on during natural disasters.
Sponsored by the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Texas A&M Energy Club, Aggies Invent: Energy Solutions brought together st
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Texas Comptroller Visits Texas A&M to Discuss Importance of Cybersecurity
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Cybercrime continues to increase around the country, and the state of Texas has been hit particularly hard this year. In August, 22 cities across the state were hit in coordinated ransomeware attacks. When cities near College Station were impacted, local officials turned to the cybersecurity experts at The Texas A&M University System who contributed their skill sets as a part of response
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Texas Comptroller Visits Texas A&M to Discuss Importance of Cybersecurity
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news:
Cybercrime continues to increase around the country, and the state of Texas has been hit particularly hard this year. In August, 22 cities across the state were hit in coordinated ransomeware attacks. When cities near College Station were impacted, local officials turned to the cybersecurity experts at The Texas A&M University System who contributed their skill sets as a part
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Texas Democrats on Donald Trump Claiming Texas 'Made a Fortune' Off of Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document:
Yesterday, in his visit to Texas, Donald Trump mocked Texans when he claimed Texans "made a fortune" off the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Do Trump Republicans, like John Cornyn and Greg Abbott, agree with Trump while he mocks the brave first responders who answered the call for help, the Texans whose homes were destroyed, and those who lost their lives?
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hi
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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Funding to Counter Terrorism Statewide
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas and its citizens. The awards, released primarily to cities and counties across Texas, include 264 projects under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and 1
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Hunter and Whitehill to Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ashley Hunter and appointed Katherine "Kit" Whitehill to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. The authority assesses the scope of motor vehicle crime in Texas and supports a statewide law enforcement network through grants, auto theft reduction initiatives, education, and public awareness.
Ashley Hunter of Austin is ma
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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Three to Sabine River Authority Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Jacobs and appointed Joshua A. "Josh" McAdams and Kevin M. Williams to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2025. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.
Jeffrey D.
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Texas Gov. Abbott Delivers Remarks at Microsoft TechSpark Event in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Microsoft TechSpark event in El Paso, Texas. The Governor was joined at the event by Microsoft President Brad Smith, as well as government, community, and business leaders from El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico. Governor Abbott spoke on the future of Texas' economy and the importance of preparing the workforce for advancements in technology and thanked Mic
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Texas Gov. Abbott Honors Winners of 2019 Governor's Volunteer Awards
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, honorary chair of the 2019 Governor's Volunteer Awards, hosted a reception at the Governor's Mansion last night honoring the 10 winners of the 2019 Governor's Volunteer Awards. In their 36th year, the awards -- presented in conjunction with OneStar Foundation -- honor individuals and organizations in Texas that have gone above and beyond to enrich the lives of those in their commun
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Texas Secretary of State Hughs Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2019
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Texas Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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- By establishing a clear and well-defined Border Transportation Master Plan, we will communicate to our state, federal, and international counterparts the resources needed to ensure that border communities thrive
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Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2019, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexic
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Texas Secretary of State Hughs Encourages Texans to Vote Early, Make Preparations to Cast A Ballot in November 5th Election
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The Texas Secretary of State issued the following news release:
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the early voting period ahead of the November 5th election, which begins on Monday, October 21st and ends on Friday, November 1st. Voters across the state will be casting ballots for statewide constitutional amendments, special elections, and local political subdivision elections, including those for mayor,
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Texas State Securities Board: Austin Investment Adviser Revoked for Fraud
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release:
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles revoked the registration of George A. "Gus" Marwieh, who fraudulently sold more than $5 million in pension-linked investments and real estate development notes to clients without disclosing his excessive commissions, misuse of client funds, and conflicts of interest.
Marwieh, the president of Marwieh Advisory Services LLC in Austin, consented to the Oct. 11
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Texas State Securities Board: Commissioner Acts to Stop Two Cryptocurrency Offerings as Second Regulatory Sweep Concludes
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release:
The Texas State Securities Board this week finished its second regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency offerings with two emergency actions against businesses claiming they have the expertise and financial strength to deliver high-yielding, no-risk returns.
Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles said the orders conclude the agency's second regulatory sweep of suspect cryptocurrency-related offerings. T
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Travelers Across Asia Award American Top Honors Among North American Airlines
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
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- Customers and industry experts recognize airline for heightened experience worldwide
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FORT WORTH, Texas and SINGAPORE -- Customers named American Best Airline -- North America through the Travel Weekly Asia 2019 Readers' Choice Awards in an award ceremony held today in Singapore. This distinction follows closely behind multiple industry awards recognizing the company's heightened customer experien
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TTI Family of Companies Makes Sponsorship Commitment to Industry Organization Women in Electronics
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 15 -- TTI issued the following news release:
The TTI Family of Companies is proud to announce its support and sponsorship of Women in Electronics.
Founded in 2017, Women in Electronics is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional and personal leadership development of women in the electronics industry by providing leadership training programs, speakers, content and networking opportunities to women at all stages of their careers.
Mike Morton, Chief Operat
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TTI Receives Premier Supplier Award From Raytheon
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14 -- TTI issued the following news release:
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, announces the company has received recognition from Raytheon as a Premier Award winner for 2019.
As part of Raytheon's Supplier Excellence Program, selected Premier Award suppliers are recognized for their outstanding performance and support to Raytheon's programs.
Receiving the Premier Award marks a first-time win for TTI at this recognition level. For the
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TTI, Inc. Announces TTI Brazil Ltda., a Brazilian Sociedade Limitada
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14 -- TTI issued the following news release:
TTI, Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, today announced the expansion of service to its customers and supplier partners doing business in Brazil through the establishment of TTI Brazil Ltda.
Don Akery, President of TTI Americas, had this to say about the company's expansion into Brazil, "We have been fortunate to develop great relationships with our customers in Brazil and our suppliers' local o
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University of Houston-Victoria Receives $2.25 Million Federal Grant for Student Support
VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release:
A new $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help the University of Houston-Victoria launch new programs to help promote undergraduate student success.
"This grant is an exciting opportunity for UHV and its students," said Chance Glenn, UHV provost and vice president for academic affairs. "UHV has an ongoing goal to increase retention and enable students to achieve s
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University of Houston-Victoria's Undergraduate Criminal Justice Degree Receives Ranking
VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release:
The University of Houston-Victoria's Bachelor of Science in criminal justice recently was ranked nationally on The Best Schools' Most Affordable Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Programs top 50 list for factors that included its academic excellence, faculty scholarship, reputation and financial aid.
"Criminal justice is an instrumental field that touches many parts of our society, and UHV is
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University of Houston: Health Care Intervention - Treating High-Need, High-Cost Patients
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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- Study Found Focusing on Patients' Values Instead of Problems Offered Better Results
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In crisis and with nowhere else to turn, thousands of patients with complex needs -- serious mental and physical health problems and substance use disorders -- every year flock to emergency rooms in Harris County, Texas and across the country. Referred to as "high-need, high-cost," thes
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University of Houston: Hope is a Key Factor in Recovering From Anxiety Disorders
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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- University of Houston Study Indicates Hope Increases in Therapy
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University of Houston associate professor of clinical psychology, Matthew Gallagher, has added his voice to a debate that spans the ages -- the importance of hope. Gallagher reports in Behavior Therapy that hope is a trait that predicts resilience and recovery from anxiety disorders.
The concept of hope has
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University of Houston: New Catalyst Would Boost Biomass Conversion to Fuels, Chemicals
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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- Cerium Oxide Catalyst Will Remove Oxygen, Reduce Processing Requirements
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Efforts to use biomass, including wood and agricultural products, have played an important role in the search for a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for transportation fuels and chemicals. But biomass has high concentrations of oxygen, making it more energy and labor intensive to convert into those de
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University of Houston: Researchers Build Soft Robot With Neurologic Capabilities
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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- Device is First Step Toward a More Sophisticated Artificial Nervous System
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In work that combines a deep understanding of the biology of soft-bodied animals such as earthworms with advances in materials and electronic technologies, researchers from the United States and China have developed a robotic device containing a stretchable transistor that allows neurological fu
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University of North Texas Researcher Developing Next Generation of Nuclear Power Plant Sensors
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 16 [TNSgrants] -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
University of North Texas Associate Professor Haifeng Zhang, together with researchers in the Pacific Northwest National Lab, earned a $1 million grant from the Department of Energy to work on a solution for what he believes is a critical sensor problem in nuclear power plants.
"The inside of a nuclear reactor is a very harsh environment. It is very hot, very humid and very radioactive. It m
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University of Texas-Arlington: Training Social Workers in Fight Against Opioids
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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- $1.3 million federal grant helps UTA offer students training in addiction treatment
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Nancy Ochoa was 15 years old the first time she used heroin with a group of friends. At 16, four months after the birth of her first child, her occasional drug use had turned into a "necessity."
"I lost track of how often I was using," Ochoa said. "One morning I woke up feeling sick. After s
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University of Texas-Dallas: New Hires Expand EPPS' Focus on Human Rights, Macroeconomics
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release:
Two new tenure-track faculty members joined the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas this year with expertise in macroeconomics and global trends of political repression.
Dr. Irina Panovska, associate professor of economics, is interested in business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy analysis, and jobless recoveries. Dr. Rebecca Cordel
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University of Texas: Deaf Infants' Gaze Behavior More Advanced Than That of Hearing Infants
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Deaf infants who have been exposed to American Sign Language are better at following an adult's gaze than their hearing peers, supporting the idea that social-cognitive development is sensitive to different kinds of life experiences.
Gaze-following behavior, or looking where another person is looking, is an important milestone in child development that plays a key role in communication a
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University of Texas: Requests for Online Abortion Medication are Highest in States With Restrictive Abortion Policy Climates
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Demand for abortion medication through online telemedicine in the United States varies by state policy context, according to new peer-reviewed research from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin published in the American Journal of Public Health.
During a 10-month period, 6,022 people living in the United States requested abortion medications from an onlin
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University of Wyoming Ph.D. Student Wins International Research Paper Competition
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
University of Wyoming petroleum engineering doctoral student Elizabeth Barsotti won first place in the 2019 International Student Paper Contest hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
It's the second year in a row that a member of the research team of Wyoming Excellence Chair in Petroleum Engineering Mohammad Piri has received the prestigious honor.
Barsotti, who graduated from high school in
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UNT PUSH Program Receives $85,000 Santander Foundation Grant to Help Youth Transition From Foster Care Into Higher Education
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
The University of North Texas received an $85,000 grant for its Persevere UNTil Success Happens program. PUSH helps young adults who age out of foster care achieve educational success at UNT by focusing on each student's academic, financial and career success, as well as social well-being.
The Santander Consumer USA, Inc. Foundation grant will be used to further fund the Summer Bridge Program, an initiat
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UThealth: Preclinical Research Helps Explain Why Fatty Livers are More Susceptible to Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release:
Fatty liver disease is contributing to an increase in liver cancer and basic scientists at The University of Texas Health Science at Houston (UTHealth) have new insight as to why.
In the journal Cancer Research, the investigators report that in mouse models, excess fat impairs the ability of a tumor-suppressing protein named HNF4a to do its job.
"This stu
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Vale Training, a Sedgwick Company, Announces New Partnership With AsTech Offering Enhanced Scanning Technology Training
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
Vale Training, a Sedgwick company, today announced their partnership with asTech(R) to provide enhanced learning technologies to the automotive industry.
As part of the partnership, asTech will outfit Vale classrooms with their patented asTech remote diagnostic device to enhance vehicle damage assessments, leading to more complete and accurate insurance estimat
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Verizon Develops New 5G Edge Technology That Will Revolutionize Mobility for Virtual Reality
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
The Verizon team recently built and tested an independent GPU-based orchestration system and developed enterprise mobility capabilities that will revolutionize mobility for virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (XR), augmented reality (AR), and cinematic reality (CR). Together, these capabilities could pave the way for a new class of affordable mobile cloud services, provide a
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