AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 [TNSsociologyresearch-Management Information Systems Quarterly journal] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: With the presidential election season moving into high gear, campaign messaging will soon begin increasing dramatically. But for those of us who get our news from social media, a new study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin offers a strong warning: You can't trust yourself to discern what's true and what  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- 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 ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) point-of-use systems for the water purification market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes ACUVA Technologies, Inc. (ACUVA) with the 2019 Global New Product Innovation Award. Acuva's innovative globally pa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release: The Alamo Colleges District's website was awarded the top honor for best user interface and navigation at the Episerver Ascend Conference on October 29 in Miami, Florida. This award is given to the website that is judged to be the best at helping visitors find information and complete tasks quickly and efficiently. The winning sitewas required to be easy to navigate and have strong search capabilities   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 8 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: Two American Airlines executives were recently recognized for their significant contributions to the travel industry. Alison Taylor, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Distribution at American, was named Outstanding Woman of the Year at last night's inaugural WINiT Awards gala in New York City. Last month, Elise Eberwein, Executive Vice President of People and Global Engagement at American, and Taylor were   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 6 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Wounded service members honored with a five-star dinner and courtside experience at Mavericks game * * * American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks and Nick & Sam's are proud to partner for the 15th annual Seats for Soldiers, a one-of-a-kind experience to honor our nation's heroes. More than 100 wounded service members from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio will join reservists from the Texas Army   more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Dr. Sangeeta Singg, a professor of psychology at Angelo State University, received "Top Honors with an Award of Meritorious Service" from the Psychological Association of Greater West Texas (PAGWT) and River Crest Hospital of San Angelo at a recent meeting of the PAGWT. Singg was recognized for her "Outstanding Leadership as the President, Unfaltering Dedication, and Unrelenting Meritorious Service for Ten   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Alamo Colleges District issued the following news release: The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named San Antonio College, Palo Alto College and Northwest Vista College, three of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District, to the list of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colle  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) will webcast a presentation by Igal Elbaz, senior vice president-wireless technology, at the Morgan Stanley European Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in Barcelona on Wednesday, November 13. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:55 a.m. local time. The webcast will be available live and for replay at AT&T Investor Relations. Viewers should start the webcast a few minutes before the planned start   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport issued the following news release: By reaching Level 2 Carbon Accreditation in the Airports Council International's (ACI) program, the City of Austin's Aviation Department further shows its commitment to environmental sustainability. While serving almost 17 million passengers, Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) continues to work with Airports Council International's Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program to reach the  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport issued the following news release: With more than 1.4 million passengers traveling through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during the month, the airport experienced its busiest September ever - up 13.1% over 2018. Overall for 2019, passenger traffic at AUS continues to grow, increasing by 9.2% for the year when compared to 2018. September 2019 Passenger Activity: Total passenger traffic for September 2019 was 1,413,710 up   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Baylor College of Medicine welcomed a delegation from China to discuss the introduction of advanced medical technology and management concepts to the Greenland Holdings Group. It is the first step by the company to create a world-class medical center in Shanghai. The delegation was led by Mr. Zhang Yuliang, chairman and president of Greenland Holdings Group, a real estate development company. The group   more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Tom Potts, Ph.D., professor in finance, insurance and real estate at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, has been honored with the 2019 P. Kemp Fain Jr. Award given by the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the principal membership association for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals and others who support the financial planning process. The award is the association's and profession's highest individ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- G.E. Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: GE Aviation has teamed up with BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management to provide the AirVault Asset Transfer System across a fleet of 510 aircraft including Airbus, Boeing and Embraer airplanes used by more than 90 airlines. The implementation is starting this month. "We are thrilled to partner with the BBAM organization to help facilitate their mission-critical technical records coupled wi  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Scientific Reports journal] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. As states grapple with marijuana laws, public safety agencies face challenges in identifying those driving under its influence. Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have created a sensor that uses saliva to rapidly report -- within one minute -- a subject's level of T  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas issued the following news release: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today the awarding of more than $1.6 million in Healthy Kids, Healthy Families(R) (HKHF) grants to 12 community-based organizations statewide. The grants were awarded following an extensive evaluation process. The funding will support BCBSTX's continuing commitment to help combat and raise the awareness levels around preventing and managing   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas issued the following news release: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Kelsey-Seybold Clinicexternal link have reached an agreement on a new multi-year contract centered around a commitment to increase access to value-based care for members and patients in the Houston region. The agreement ensures that most BCBSTX members will be able to receive in-network care at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic locations in the Houston region  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- 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 biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) market, Frost & Sullivan recognises the biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing business of Germany-headquartered Boehringer Ingelheim, operating under th  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: As part of TLU's 2019-2020 Brown Cultural Events Series, actor RJ Mitte spent time with Dramatic Media students prior to his presentation on November 7 in Jackson Auditorium. Best known for his role as Walt Jr. on the Emmy award-winning AMC series "Breaking Bad," Mitte led a powerful and informative session in the Studio Theatre about what students can expect in the entertainment industry. From advice and methods to   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host its 2019 Analyst & Investor Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Central time in Houston. The meeting will feature presentations by ConocoPhillips executives, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Lance. A live webcast of the meeting will be made available on the ConocoPhillips Investor Relations website, www.c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 7 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news release: Daimler Trucks North America LLC's (DTNA) Alliance Parts brand continues to expand its retail footprint to better serve customers by adding 15 new locations during October and November. Three standalone stores and 12 in-dealership retail locations opened across the U.S. and Canada, including standalone stores in: * Carrefour du Camion in St. Quentin, Quebec. * Houston   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Dallas ISD has developed a new class rank policy that will provide a more equitable system and grant students greater freedom to explore and pursue their academic interests. The new policy that will impact the class of 2021 and beyond. Under the previous ranking system, a student's rank calculation was based on a student's top 24 course credits, no matter the subject. However, when multiple acade  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: A grant from The 1Million Project Foundation will provide mobile internet access for approximately 5,000 Dallas ISD high school students. Students at six high schools will receive a mobile LTE hotspot that can provide Wi-Fi access. The grant aims to provide free home internet access so that students can complete their school work, conduct research and access online instructional resources without  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 [TNSsociologyresearch-Public Relations Review journal] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - University of Houston Research Finds Community Engagement Key to Addressing Asian Health Disparities * * * Asian Americans have higher or faster-growing rates of cancer of various kinds -- including breast cancer and cervical cancer -- than any other ethnic group, yet often don't receive the necessary medical treatment. Common misperceptions ab  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Neuroscience journal] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Opening the eyes immediately provides a visual perception of the world - and it seems so easy. But the process that starts with photons hitting the retina and ends with 'seeing' is far from simple. The brain's fundamental task in 'seeing' is to reconstruct relevant information about the world from the light that hits the eyes. Because this process is rathe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Before or after exercising, think twice about what you put in your body. Depending on your workout and intensity level, different exercises require varying methods of refueling. Roberta Anding, registered dietitian, sports dietitian and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, explains approaches to take with food and exercise. "First and foremost, it's about honoring you  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Last night, weak, self-serving, and unpopular Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin lost his re-election to Democrat Andy Beshear. Matt Bevin was mired with low approval ratings and caught with self-serving actions that put himself and his special interest friends over the needs of everyday Kentuckians. Sound familiar? Republican Senator John Cornyn has logged abysmal approval ratings between 25-37% the last four   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- G.E. Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: GE Aviation has signed an agreement with Falko Regional Aircraft Limited to provide the AirVault Asset Transfer System across its portfolio of Regional Aircraft including Bombardier, Embraer, BAe Systems and ATR airplanes. The implementation is expected to start Q4, 2019. "Falko's fleet is constantly evolving to meet their customer needs. We're helping them to streamline technical recor  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Santa Claus has coordinated with the superstars of the season to join guests at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas on select Saturdays in December 2019. The Holiday Character Breakfast package is available December 6-8; December 13-15; and December 20-22, 2019. Families checking in will enjoy overnight accommodations, a lively holiday character breakfast buffet in LAW restaurant, balloon  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: For the second year, the team at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is proud to partner with local non-profit organisation Paper for Water to display two 12-foot (3.7 metre) Christmas trees in the hotel lobby, beautifully decorated with hand-folded origami ornaments that inspire the true meaning of giving back. The two trees are on display from November 25, 2019 to January 2, 2020, and a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: The joy and delight on a child's face when spending time with Santa Claus is what the holidays are all about. This year, guests have the opportunity to reserve an exclusive holiday shopping and Santa experience at Four Seasons Resort Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, and can enjoy making holiday memories that will last a lifetime. "The festive season is one of our favourite times of the year  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Based on its recent analysis of the North American data analytics solutions market for healthcare, Frost & Sullivan today recognized Inovalon (Nasdaq: INOV), a provider of cloud-based platforms empowering data-driven healthcare, with the 2019 North America Company of the Year Award.  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- 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: With digital transformation across all industry sectors stoking demand for data centers, there has been a surge in modular uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems in the range of up to 300 kVA. While cloud and colocation data centers are driving the above-200 kVA segment, the above  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: D CEO Magazine names Joseph F. Coniglio, Managing Shareholder of the Dallas office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP to its Dallas 500 list. Coniglio, who leads the Dallas office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, makes his debut on a list that notes the region's top influential leaders throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He has served as the Dallas office Managing Shareholder for the past   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Kent Rutter talked with the Dallas Morning News about the recent updates to the Dallas paid sick leave ordinance lawsuit. Here is an excerpt: A U.S. district judge on Thursday denied Dallas' motion to transfer a lawsuit over its paid sick leave ordinance to the Northern District of Texas in Dallas. The case will remain in the Eastern District of Texas, which includes Collin   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Eli Columbus led a team of lawyers and professionals representing Contango Oil & Gas Company in the acquisition of assets from White Star Petroleum LLC and certain affiliates as a part of the White Star Chapter 11 bankruptcy 363 sales process. Contango announced on Nov. 4 that it had completed the acquisition. Contango acquired from White Star approximately 15 Mboe/d of prod  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Edgar Klee and Associate Joel Gonzalez authored a chapter in the eighth edition of The Private Wealth & Private Client Review, published by Law Business Research Ltd. The book serves as a reference guide on developments in the private wealth and private client practice area due to the increased cost and complexity of regulation. Here is an excerpt from their chapter on Mexic  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner and free speech advocate Laura Prather will receive The American Lawyer's Tony Mauro Media Lawyer Award next month in recognition of her tireless and successful efforts advocating for legislation to strengthen First Amendment rights in Texas. The Tony Mauro Award was established this year to honor attorneys who zealously advocate for freedom of the press. The award is named i  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Hellas Construction, a sports construction company, issued the following news: Last fall, the City of Lubbock unanimously approved a $7 Million investment to renovate and upgrade the 40-year-old Berl Huffman Athletic Complex. The complex spreads over 151 acres and includes 45 soccer fields and four softball fields. The City of Lubbock in partnership with Market Lubbock, Incorporated is funding the renovations, which will include new roadways and facilities, additional  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- 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 the company and its HID DigitalPersona(R) multifactor authentication software have been included in the "Champion" category of the 2019 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Emotional Footprint Diamond Report from SoftwareReviews, a division of world-class IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech R  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, issued the following news release: HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it is collaborating with VMware to drive mass adoption of mobile access to digital and physical places by adding HID Mobile Access(R) for opening buildings and doors to VMware Workspace ONE, an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform for managing any app on any device. The collaboration will make it  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Hines issued the following news release: * * * - Firm Hires Chief People Officer and European Head of HR * * * Hines, the international real estate firm, is pleased to announce two additions to the firm's Human Resources platform with the hiring of Stephanie Biernbaum and Mary Edmunds. Stephanie Biernbaum has joined the firm as Chief People Officer. In this pivotal new role, she will oversee a team of more than 60 professionals, and all Human Resource activities an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth]-- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A new analysis of historical seismic data led by The University of Texas at Austin has found that earthquake activity in West Texas near the city of Pecos has increased dramatically since 2009. The study, published Nov. 4 in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, is important because it leverages old, unmined data to track seismic a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight Energy Attorney Adrian Talamantes has been named to The Legal 500's US-Mexico Private Practice Powerlist for the second straight year. The prestigious list highlights leading U.S.-based counsel active in the Mexican market today. To compile the Private Practice Powerlist, researchers from The Legal 500 sought opinions from law firm partners and in-house counsel, analyzed the career tra  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 [TNSbiologyresearch-Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy journal] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Clorox Comes Close, But None Completely Eliminates Superbug * * * The deadly and notoriously stubborn superbug, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants meant to kill it, according to results of a new study published in the Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy journal of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Houston Airport System issued the following news release: The Ellington Airport Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Utility Building won double honors in the recent Engineering News-Record (ENR) regional awards competitions. ENR is widely recognized as the "Bible" of the construction industry and is considered among the industry's most respected publications. The ATCT won a Best Project award in the category of Airport/Transit: https://www.enr.com/blogs/4-texas-l  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: Dr. Larry McKinney, Senior Executive Director of the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has been invited to participate in a White House Summit on Partnerships in Ocean Science and Technology Thursday, Nov. 14. The White House Office of Science and Technology invited a select group of ocean science and policy leaders to come toget  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Three Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners were named to The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2019 Mexico Specialists. The list recognizes the leading US-based attorneys who stand out for their work on Mexico-facing matters. The following attorneys from the firm's Latin America practice were included in the Private Practice Powerlist: * Fernando C. Alonso * Vera A. Rechsteiner * Doris Rodriguez Winners were selected b  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: On October 31, 2019, Inter-American Investment Corporation ("IDB Invest"), acting on behalf of itself, as agent on behalf of Inter-American Development Bank ("IDB") and as agent on behalf of IDB in its capacity as administrator of the China Co-Financing Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, and International Finance Corporation ("IFC"), acting on behalf of itself and as Implementing Entity under its Managed Co-Lending   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. IHRT completed the listing of its shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange (ticker: "IHRT") on July 18, 2019. "During the third quarter, our integrated multi-platform approach to meeting listeners wherever they are continues to drive our strong performance, and we're seeing momentum across all of our businesses - fro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: On Tuesday, Texas Democrats finished in first place in every major contested race across the state of Texas. From Dr. Eliz Markowitz in Texas House District 28 to Lorraine Birabil and James Armstrong in Texas House District 100 to Anna Eastman in House District 148 to Mayor Sylvester Turner in the Houston Mayoral race, Tuesday was a great night for Texas Democrats across the state. More by the numbers: Dr  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: A survey by the online business publication 24/7 Wall Street places Tarleton State University in the top 15 schools nationwide with a rise in student applications. Conclusions of the study, published in USA Today, show Tarleton 10th among the top 100 schools in America with an application increase of 113 percent since 2013. "When prospective students visit any Tarleton location, they meet faculty and s  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: Islander alumni, faculty, and staff gathered Oct. 26 at a remote College of Science and Engineering (COSE) research station to celebrate the accomplishments of a Regents Professor and to enjoy a Cajun-style shrimp boil. During the gathering at the Laguna Madre Field Station, Dr. Paul Montagna, Regents Professor, Physical and Environmental Sciences Department Professor, and Harte Research Inst  more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: JCPenney is focusing on the little moments in a big way this season, encouraging shoppers to share their #MemoryMade with the sights and sounds that make the holidays bright. From exciting Black Friday deals to never-ending shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping and gifting, customers will be inspired to remember what matters most during the hustle and bustle, all while looking grea  more

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement by President Alfredo Ortiz: Hedge fund founder Leon Cooperman recently sent a letter (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/31/billionaire-leon-cooperman-sends-elizabeth-warren-critical-letter.html) to presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren opposing her far-left policies, calling them "morally and socially bankrupt." "Wall Street and main street continue to awaken to the threat liberals such as Elizabeth Warren pose to our   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - McKinney parcel zoned for single-family residential acquired by Hanson Equity Partners * * * JLL announced today that it has closed the sale of a 13.2073-acre development site zoned for single-family residential in the Dallas-Fort Worth community of McKinney, Texas. JLL marketed the property exclusively on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, a team led by Principals Chris Hanson and Dave Bessey a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - The fully leased retail property spans an entire city block in Houston's urban core * * * JLL announced today that it has closed the sale of The Mix @ Midtown, a 73,000-square-foot, fully leased, Class A retail property that is housed on an entire city block in Houston's Midtown neighborhood. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Crosspoint Properties, who developed the property in 2008. Fif  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- BKD, a certified public accountant and advisory firm, issued the following news release: Angela Morelock, managing partner of BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services (FVS) division, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Jordon as a managing director for FVS in the Houston office. Jordon will focus on assisting BKD's energy and private funds clients with their transaction- and valuation-related needs, as well as clients' valuation needs in various other industries. J  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced an exclusive license agreement and research agreement to develop cord blood-derived chimeric antigen receptor-directed natural killer (CAR NK)-cell therapies, 'armored' with IL-15, for the treatment of B-cell malignancies and other cancers. Under the agreement, Takeda will rec  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following statement regarding assessment by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: "For nearly 80 years, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been a global leader in the fight to end cancer. Our patients trust us with their care, and we continually strive to exceed their expectations and to improve outcomes. "As part of an ongoing assessment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Se  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Artios Pharma Limited and ShangPharma Innovation today announce the in-licensing by Artios of a small-molecule ATR inhibitor program, developed jointly by MD Anderson and ShangPharma. Under the agreement, Artios has exclusive rights to research, develop, manufacture and commercialize products globally. The lead candidate is expected  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis partner Felipe Alice has been recognized among Latin Trade Magazine's "Ten Rising Legal Stars in Latin America" for 2019. The publication selected the top 10 rising Latin American lawyers under 45 years of age based on reputation and commitment to the legal practice. Latin Trade is a monthly magazine covering global business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Felipe's practice focuses on ener  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday visited with New Mexico National Guard soldiers at the Fort Bliss Army post in El Paso, Texas, ahead of their deployment to Djibouti to conduct security operations with the Navy, Air Force and other multinational forces. Almost 400 soldiers of the New Mexico National Guard's 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry, have been stationed at Fort Bliss in recent  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA ranked first nationally for best online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program * * * The University of Texas at Arlington's online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is ranked as the best in the nation by College Rank. "This recognition is another example of the commitment to excellence and impact of the programs offered by UTA," said Elizabeth Merwin, dean of the C  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: This Thursday, November 14, Robert Hutchings, the Walt and Elspeth Rostow Chair in National Security and a professor of public affairs at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, will visit Southwestern University as a guest speaker. Drawing on newly declassified documents from the American, Russian, and German archives, Hutchings will reflect on the Eastern European revol  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 5 [TNSenergyresearch-Matter journal] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The rise in popularity of electric vehicles and aircraft presents the possibility of moving away from fossil fuels toward a more sustainable future. While significant technological advancements have dramatically increased the efficiency of these vehicles, there are still several issues standing in the way of widespread adoption. One of the most significa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded a $4 million grant to the City of Houston in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine to provide Houston-area students with mental health screenings and resources. The program, titled Be-Well Be-Connected, will be led by Dr. Laurel Williams, associate professor of psychiatry at Baylor, division head for child and a  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Nov. 4 [TNSscientificresearch-Astronomical Journal] -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: Astronomers at The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory, along with colleagues at Caltech and elsewhere, have discovered a planet three times the mass of Jupiter that travels on a long, egg-shaped path around its star. If this planet were somehow placed into our own solar system, it would swing from within our aster  more

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (the "Company") announced today that it entered into purchase and sale agreements with Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX"), whereby Nexstar will purchase from FOX, the Charlotte FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT for approximately $45 million in cash, and will divest to FO  more

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or "the Company") today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 as summarized below. On September 19, 2019, Nexstar completed its acquisition of Tribune Media Company ("Tribune" or "Tribune Media") and also closed on the divestitures of 21 television stations. All actual results presented herein   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Patent trial lawyer Eugene Goryunov has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a partner in the firm's IP Litigation Practice. He will lead the firm's Chicago post-grant review trials practice. Eugene represents clients in complex patent litigation matters involving diverse technologies from consumer goods to high technology to medical devices and therapeutics. He regularly serves as first-chair trial counsel in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 [TNSscientificresearch-Advanced Materials journal] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University materials scientists use inorganic ingredients to limit defects, retain efficiency * * * Rice University scientists believe they've overcome a major hurdle keeping perovskite-based solar cells from achieving mainstream use. Through the strategic use of the element indium to replace some of the lead in perovskites, Rice materials scientist Ju  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- Polaris Industries, a snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles manufacturer, issued the following news release: Polaris RANGER, America's No.1-selling utility side-by-side vehicle, today announced five finalist Texas high school football programs competing for the title of "Polaris' Most Driven Team." Polaris RANGER worked with Dave Campbell Texas Football to identify five schools that embody the hard-working values of the brand.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- 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 assessment of North American-based indoor location positioning companies, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Polaris Wireless with the 2019 North America Technology Leadership Award. Polaris Wireless's advanced Wireless 3D Location platform is the first hybrid software   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 971 original drilling permits in October 2019 compared 1,149 in October 2018. The October 2019 total included 895 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 13 to re-enter plugged well bores and 63 for re-completions of existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those permits is 249 oil, 39 gas, 608 oil or gas, 61 injection, three ser  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for August 2019 came from 176,054 oil wells and 88,823 gas wells. The RRC reports that from September 2018 to August 2019, total Texas reported production was 1.427 billion barrels of crude oil and 9.5 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil l  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch-Aging Cell journal] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A just-released study by UT Health San Antonio and collaborating institutions shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin. This finding, if furthered, holds implications for aging in general and perhaps offers an avenue to prevent Alzheimer's dementia in some peopl  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: As she won a national entrepreneurship competition in New York City last month at the age of 18, Jasmine Benton-a recent graduate of Dallas ISD's Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) at James W. Fannin- thought of those who helped set her on her path. At age 11, Benton started her business-Precious Designs-that today refurbishes and reupholsters housewares. In addition to the stron  more

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey runoff in the House District 28 Special Election: The polls officially closed yesterday in the House District 28 Special Election to fill the seat vacated by Representative John Zerwas. There were seven candidates in the race and Republican Gary Gates and Democrat Eliz Markowitz have advanced to the runoff. "Congratulations to Republican Gary Gates for advancing to the runof  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news: Before we get to the monthly update, I'd like to take a moment to remember our dear friend, the late Clint Moore. Clint steadily built a legacy as a geologist, a Republican Party leader, a conservationist, and a genealogical expert. Clint celebrated his friends and exhibited his deep love for his family and his cherished wife, Diana, on a daily basis. We thank him for his countless contributions to the Republican   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 4 [TNSgrants-NSF] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI), the branch of computer science that emphasizes the development of machines thinking and working like humans, is becoming more and more popular. It is used extensively in many businesses - medicine, education, law, manufacturing - to name a few. Researchers at Texas A&M University are working to bring AI to one of the largest industries in the w  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 [TNSgrants-NSF]-- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI), the branch of computer science that emphasizes the development of machines thinking and working like humans, is becoming more and more popular. It is used extensively in many businesses - medicine, education, law, manufacturing - to name a few. Researchers at Texas A&M University are working to bring AI to one of the largest industri  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 7 [TNSscientificresearch-Scientific Reports Journal] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Whether the body of a commercial aircraft or the suspension beams of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, materials used for carrying heavy loads are engineered for strength and durability. But under unrelenting physical stress, structures that may appear damage-free can crack suddenly, shrouding the reasons for their failure in mystery. U  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 7 [TNSscientificresearch-Scientific Reports Journal] -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: Whether the body of a commercial aircraft or the suspension beams of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, materials used for carrying heavy loads are engineered for strength and durability. But under unrelenting physical stress, structures that may appear damage-free can crack suddenly, shrouding the reasons for their failure in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 [TNSgrants-U.S. Army] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Diamond electronics, self-aware networks could benefit millions worldwide * * * Rice University and the Army have established a five-year, $30 million cooperative agreement for research to enable advanced materials and next-generation networks. The effort is aimed at unprecedented intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance specifically focused on next-generation wireless networks and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 [TNSmedicalresearch-Radiation Research journal] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Radiation therapy is part of the standard-of-care treatment regimen for many cancers, including breast and lung. Unfortunately, the treatment can negatively impact healthy tissue, and many patients suffer radiation-induced complications. One example is radiation dermatitis, an inflammation of skin tissue that can adversely affect patients' quality of life b  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Steve Toth: Monday morning, County Commissioner Charlie Riley (Magnolia) and State Representative Steve Toth (Conroe) announced improvements to traffic flow on State Highway 242. The elected officials detailed plans to add turn lanes at the intersection with Gosling Rd., protect the turn onto the southbound I-45 feeder and extend the third lane on the northbound I-45 a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 4 [TNSgrants] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Shell has donated $6 million to the Texas A&M Engineering Program. The gift will be divided among the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, the Shell Engineering Foundations Laboratory and the Shell Transport Phenomena Laboratory. "We are grateful for Shell's generosity and support of our engineering program at Texas A&M," said Dr.  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 [TNSgrants] -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: Shell has donated $6 million to the Texas A&M Engineering Program. The gift will be divided among the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, the Shell Engineering Foundations Laboratory and the Shell Transport Phenomena Laboratory. "We are grateful for Shell's generosity and support of our engineering program at Texas A&  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a continuation of the carrier's legacy of Culture leadership with a new Managing Director of Culture & Engagement, Whitney Eichinger. In this role, Eichinger will be responsible for Southwest's enterprise support of the airline's iconic Culture, along with the roadmaps for the Employee Experience and Employee Insights. The Change Leadership Team will be part of the C  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), in partnership with Leon Logothetis, known as The Kindness Guy, shares a content series created exclusively for the airline that underscores Southwest's core values of kindness, civility, and following The Golden Rule. This five-part series follows Leon as he travels with Southwest to cities across the country, using his welcoming man-on-the-street style to meet people and learn ab  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Dr. Marilyn Robitaille, director of Study Abroad and Global Exchange at Tarleton State University, has been selected to serve on a national sub-committee of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. She will serve as a member of the Financing Education Abroad sub-committee, part of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community division of the organization, formerly known as National Association of Forei  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: The Tarleton State University director of student counseling, Dr. Brenda Faulkner, received the 2019 Molly Gerold Human Rights Award from the Texas Counseling Association. The award will be presented Thursday, Nov. 14, at the organization's Professional Growth Conference in Fort Worth. The award is bestowed annually for contributions in one or more areas of human rights. It is named in memory of Molly G  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Tarleton State University's Dr. Steve Simpson has been named a Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Professor. The professor of kinesiology is one of 13 faculty members in the A&M System designated a Regents Professor for 2018-2019. "These awards recognize and honor the exemplary accomplishments and contributions of our faculty, extension or research professionals," said Elaine Mendoza, chairma  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $856,858 against 21 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: nine air quality, five petroleum storage tank, and two public water system. Default orders were issued for the following enforcement category: four petro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following opinion (No. KP-0277): To: The Honorable Jim Murphy, Chair, Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services, Texas House of Representatives, Post Office Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768-2910 Re: Authority of a credit services organization to assist a consumer with obtaining an extension of consumer credit in a form other than a deferred presentment transaction or a motor vehicle title loan (RQ-0300-KP) Dea  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: Tonight, in an off-year emergency special election in Tom Delay's old political base of Fort Bend County, Texas Democrat Dr. Eliz Markowitz is the top vote getter moving into a runoff election to represent House District 28 in the Texas State Legislature. "The Texas Democratic Party congratulates Dr. Eliz Markowitz on her strong campaign as she charges into a runoff with a first plac  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Houston's mayor election results: "Texas Democrats congratulate Mayor Slyvester Turner on his strong performance and advancing to the runoff. Under Mayor Turner's leadership, the city of Houston has never been stronger. After facing the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Turner brought this community together to persevere. Now, families and workers in Houston are thriving. "Mayo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on the retirement of State Rep. Poncho Nevarez: "State Representative Poncho Nevarez, Chairman of the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, has served the people of Texas with bravery, dedication, and fierce compassion. "During his career serving in the Texas House, my friend Poncho could be counted on to champion public safety, advocate on behalf of Texans, fight against every  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Manny Garcia: Yesterday, Sunday, November 3rd marked one year from the 2020 election. The Texas Democratic Party remains in prime position to win in 2020. With several polls showing top Democratic contenders beating Donald Trump in Texas, Trump underwater in the state of Texas, John Cornyn with an abysmal 35% approval rating, and Texas Democrats with a clear path to victory, the Texas Democr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Yesterday, 26 members of the Texas House of Representatives signed a bipartisan letter urging Republican Governor Greg Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed. Rodney Reed has spent two decades on death row for a murder he says he did not commit. In 1996, Reed was convicted of the murder of Stacey Stites. Since then, new evidence has come to light and more time is needed to examine the evidence that ra  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the retirement of his Senior Advisor, Tommy Williams, from the Office of the Governor. Williams joined the Office of the Governor in 2017, and has served as a trusted confidant on a variety of fiscal matters, including the pivotal school finance and property tax legislation enacted during the 86th Legislative Session. His last day with the Office of the Governor will be De  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael S. "Scott" Adkins and Deborah "Debbie" Gray Marino to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms to be determined as set forth by law in House Bill 1545, 86R. The commission oversees the agency that inspects, supervises, and regulates every phase of businesses related to alcoholic beverages, including manufacturing, selling, distributing and more. Michael S.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jed Alton Brown as the presiding officer of the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority to complete the remainder of a two-year term that will expire on February 1, 2020. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lawrence M. "Larry" Doss to the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Lawrence M. "Larry" Doss of Lubbock is a partner with Mullin Hoard & Brown, LLP, and is board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bart Huffman, Justin Koplow, Jeanette "Jeannie" White, Lemuel Williams, Jr., and Michael Wyatt to the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council for terms to expire on December 31, 2020, or sooner if the Governor deems it appropriate. The council, which was created by the 86th Legislature in 2019, will study the laws that govern the privacy and protection of information that   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Meredith Kennedy to the 78th Judicial District Court in Wichita County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Meredith Kennedy of Wichita Falls is the chief civil prosecutor for the Wichita County Criminal District Attorney's Office, where she has served since 2010. Prior to her service in the Wichita Coun  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jesse McClure, III to the 339th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Jesse McClure, III of Kingwood is a prosecutor for the Texas Department of Insurance, and is currently assigned to the Harris County District Attorney's Office as a special assistant district atto  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Overman as the District Attorney for the 286th Judicial District of Cochran and Hockley counties for a term set to expire December 31,2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Angela Overman of Levelland is the Cochran County Attorney, and previously served as an attorney in private practice. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and its F  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Geoffrey Puryear to the 460th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Geoffrey Puryear of Austin is an assistant district attorney for the Travis County District Attorney's Office, and previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Williamson County Distr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sheriff Joel W. Richardson to the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles serves, protects, and advances citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. Sheriff Joel W. Richardson is the Sheriff of Randall County, and has served in that capac  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mike Arismendez, Ezzard Castillo, and Ricardo Solis, Ph.D. to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Governor also appointed Aaron Demerson and reappointed Veronica Vargas Stidvent and Juan Ayala for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, he named Demerson as chair of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs. The  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Durga Agrawal, Ph.D. and appointed Alonzo Cantu and John McCall, O.D. to the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire August 31, 2025. Durga Agrawal, Ph.D. of Houston president and CEO of Piping Technology and Products. He currently serves as the chair of the UH System Board of Regents Endowment Committee. He is a member of the National S  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Abbott has appointed Cliff Todd to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 6, 2023. 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. Cliff Todd of Long Branch manages the assets of his farm and ranch operations in Panola   more

CIBOLO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following remarks: Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the ceremonial groundbreaking of Aisin AW in Cibolo. In September, Aisin AW and Toyota announced a combined $800 million investment in Texas, with Aisin investing $400 million in its future facility in Cibolo, which will support 900 new jobs. The Governor spoke of Texas' expanding role as a manufacturing and automotive powerhouse, and the growing partner  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Blake R. "Reese" Braswell to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors (UCRA) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. Blake R. "Reese" Braswell of Bronte is the branch manager and compliance officer at First National Bank of Sterling City. He currently serves as the vice-president and treasurer of the Bronte 4B Economic Development Corp. In addition, he  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Abbott today announced changes to his senior staff, naming Sarah Hicks as Director of Policy and Budget for the Office of the Governor. Hicks has served as the Budget Director since she joined the Office of the Governor in 2017. "Since Sarah joined my administration, she has proven invaluable to both my administration and the legislature," said Governor Abbott. "The level of experience and knowledge  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will once again participate in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute. The Girls Go CyberStart Initiative is designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. The partnership focuses on recruiting female high school students in Texas to compete in the Girls Go CyberStart challenge for scholarshi  more

FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep.Mary Gonzalez: The Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA), a 2,000 member organization that advocates for school counselors and school safety, awarded Representative Mary Gonzalez the "Advocate of the Year" award on Tuesday for her commitment to improving the public education system in Texas and providing school counselors the support and resources they n  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release: A Florida investment adviser paid a $5,000 fine for doing work for Texas clients while not registered with the Texas Securities Commissioner. The fine and a reprimand were part of the Disciplinary Order that Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered on Nov. 5. The commissioner also granted the investment adviser registration of the firm, Saint Petersburg, Fla.-based Frugal Financial Retirement Plan Services   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: The Dallas Police Department, Safer Dallas and Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the launch of a six-month pilot program, the Starlight Program, that will facilitate collaboration between the police department and local businesses. Participating businesses will be outfitted with Avigilon cameras, blue lights and program signage and will be actively monitored by, and connected directly to, the Dallas Poli  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Nov. 8 appointed Haynes and Boone, LLP Managing Partner Tim Powers as the city's new Ethics Reform Czar, tasked with overhauling Dallas's ethics code and establishing safeguards to ensure ethical behavior in city government. "Tim Powers has an exceptionally brilliant legal mind," Mayor Johnson said in a statement announcing the appointment. "He is well-qualified and uniquely s  more

VICTORIA, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: Mark Ward Sr., an associate professor of communication at the University of Houston-Victoria, recently was named the recipient of a 2019 national award for outstanding article of the year in spiritual communication. The award will be given during the Nov. 14 to 17 annual convention of the National Communication Association in Baltimore and is conferred by the association's Spiritual Communic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Research in Personality] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Additional Finding: Self-Control Development Predicts Future Job Outcomes * * * Although assigning household chores is considered an essential component of child-rearing, it turns out they might not help improve children's self-control, a coveted personality trait that allows people to suppress inappropriate impulses, focus their attention a  more

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Amie Lund, a cardiovascular toxicology researcher with the University of North Texas, has found that exposure to certain air pollutants may cause weight gain, especially when coupled with a high-fat diet. Lund is investigating how pollution from automobile exhaust affects the growth and signaling of fat cells called adipocytes. She determined car exhaust can trigger responses in the body that can lead to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Although a slight majority of Texas voters say they would rather vote for someone else than reelect President Donald Trump in 2020, none of the leading Democratic candidates currently has enough support to turn the Lone Star State blue in the presidential election, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. When asked about their likelihood of reelecting Trump in 2020, 48% of Texas voters s  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - Civil engineering professor recognized for impact on sustainable urban development * * * Sahadat Hossain's passion is trash. The environmental and civil engineering professor at The University of Texas at Arlington is a globally recognized expert on landfill management and what society does with landfills and the trash that is in them. The International Solid Waste Association (I  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Clinical nurse at MD Anderson West Houston honored with $15,000 cash prize * * * Kim Carstens, B.S.N., R.N., O.C.N., is the recipient of the 2019 Brown Foundation Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The award, established by The Brown Foundation Inc. in 1982, is the institution's highest nursing honor. Carstens, a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Matt Yost, an assistant professor and Extension agroclimate specialist at Utah State University, has been recognized by the American Society of Agronomy with the organization's Early Career Award. Yost will receive the award at the society's annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, along with a $2,000 prize. The award honors a society member for outstanding contributions to agronomy within seven years of completing a final c  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- Walgreens, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, issued the following news release: * * * - First Monthly Walgreens Flu Index for October 2019 Shows Louisiana and Nevada Leading Texas on the State List for Flu Activity * * * Flu season is ramping up and new data released today by Walgreens is a strong reminder that now is the time to roll up your sleeve and get your annual flu shot if you haven't already. The first monthly report from the Walgreens Flu Inde  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 [TNSgrants-Air Force Office of Scientific Research] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Alex Walsh, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been awarded the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant. The grant comes from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFSOR), which funds fundamental and basic science research as part of the Air Force Re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Waste Management, a provider of comprehensive waste management services, issued the following news release: Waste Management, the nation's largest residential recycler, and thousands of communities, neighbors and friends are furthering their commitment to go green in celebration of America Recycles Day, a national, annual initiative by Keep America Beautiful. Since 1997, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day, and coast-to-coast community-driven aw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2020 U.S. House candidate for Texas (district 7), Wesley Hunt for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidate Cindy Siegel also signed the pledge. The primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Co  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Hines issued the following news release: Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that home furnishings store West Elm has opened at Rookwood Commons, a 340,059-square-foot lifestyle center. The 11,900-square-foot store will be West Elm's only location in Cincinnati. Owned by Williams Sonoma, West Elm, has other stores in Ohio, including Columbus and Orange Village. With a commitment to supporting emerging creatives, West Elm will sell products create  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market in Midtown Houston opens its doors to the public at 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 7. Located at 515 Elgin Street, the new 40,400 square-foot store features hundreds of items from local producers, a variety of prepared foods and grab-and-go meals, high quality natural and organic items, as well as two Friends of Whole Foods Market partners, JuiceLand and Briggo Coffee. Before the doors open, the sto  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market today released its annual list of Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines, selected by Master Sommelier Devon Broglie and the grocer's global beer, wine and spirits team. Broglie and a team of seasoned buyers identified the robust selection of 24 palate-pleasing wines to help shoppers elevate festive meals and occasions this holiday season. Among this year's selection is the Sun & Rain Mendocino Cha  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: A new study published today by researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and UT Health's McGovern Medical School in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/11/04/1902003116) reveals an unprecedented close-up view of cilia linked to blindness. Cilia are short hair-like struct  more