CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Nov. 12 -- AEP Texas, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, issued the following news release: AEP Texas has received reports in the Rio Grande Valley that scammers are contacting residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. Also, there have been reports of individuals either calling or going door-to-door telling residents or businesses that their electric meter needs to be changed out and asking for payment to complet  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alicia Sienne Voltmer, of counsel in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been appointed to a second three-year term on the Dallas Arboretum's Board of Directors. The Arboretum has been listed among the top arboretums in the world. As a staple in the community, the Arboretum places an emphasis on family-oriented activities and ground-breaking horticultural research. As a boar  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 11 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Heroes and their loved ones enjoy a memorable week in Las Vegas * * * This Veterans Day, American Airlines partnered with MGM Resorts International, the USO and the Gary Sinise Foundation to host more than 85 wounded warriors and their guests for the 11th annual Salute to the Troops event in Las Vegas. The service members traveled Nov. 8 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washingt  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Nov. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch-Association of Humanist Sociology] -- Appalachian State University issued the following university news release: An investigation of 2015-18 United States Border Patrol data performed by Appalachian State University senior Anna Biache, in collaboration with university faculty, indicates Latina women who were members of a family unit were almost three times more likely to be deported than Latino men in family units. Biache, a sociology major   more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - Position is part of the Baylor Academic Challenge matching program and will benefit School of Engineering and Computer Science * * * Baylor University today announced the funding of a new endowed faculty position within the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), becoming the third faculty position funded as part of the Baylor Academic Challenge matching program since its creation in May. The $1.5 million   more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 12 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Family Communication] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - Researchers say new study gives voice to daughters and value to their role in the family * * * The roles of daughters in the family structure and in society are difficult to define and they're rarely understood - even by daughters themselves - said Allison Alford, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of business communication in Baylor University's Hankamer Schoo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 11 [TNSgrants-business] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A grant from Boeing Co. will fund scholarships for 200 community mental health providers nationwide to receive low-cost training in the top treatments for military-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Boeing's $200,000 grant supports the STRONG STAR Training Initiative at UT Health San Antonio, which aims to equip more mental health provi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSscientificresearch-Macromolecules journal] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University engineers find bottlebrush copolymers can be tailored for applications * * * A microscopic polymer in the form of a common kitchen implement could give industry exquisite control over coatings. Bottlebrush copolymers have long been a topic of study for Rafael Verduzco, a chemical and biomolecular engineer at Rice University's Brown School of En  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: The festive season is upon us and Four Seasons Hotel Houston has pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable one. From the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony to extravagant festive brunch buffets, seasonal prix-fixe dinner and gingerbread-themed afternoon teas, there is no better place to gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays and make new traditions. Tree Lighting Ceremony *  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Yesterday, the conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a 2018 ruling by U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia of San Antonio found that Texas was in violation of the federal National Voter Registration Act and the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause because "it treated voters who dealt with their driver's licenses online differently than those who obtained or renewed their licenses in person a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Four Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been recognized in D CEO Magazine's listing of Dallas's most influential business leaders. Firm Co-Founder Michael Boone, Managing Partner Tim Powers, and Partners Jeff Dorrill and Sakina Rasheed Foster were included in the 2020 "Dallas 500" directory. Featuring the region's most powerful leaders across 53 industries, the Dallas 500 provides an engaging, personal l  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: From Missouri to China, Dallas ISD's P-TECH program this week hosted educational leaders from across the globe. The district's P-TECH program provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 hours of tuition-free college credit-or an associate degree-while still in high school. Students also gain real world experience from industry partners. Dallas ISD is home to 18 P-TECHs, which is the m  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office and Language, Literacy, and Social Studies Department took a delegation of staff and students today to the State Capitol in Austin to provide public comment in support of the statewide implementation of Dallas ISD's African-American Studies Course. After students from Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School, New Tech High School at B.F. Darrell and Pi  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - John Veilleux to begin new role in January * * * Central Michigan University President Bob Davies has named John Veilleux the university's vice president for university communications and chief marketing officer, effective January 8, 2020. Veilleux currently serves as vice president for marketing and communications and enrollment at Texas Wesleyan University. Prior to joining Texas Wesleyan,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Scientific Reports journal] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Protein Linked to Tumor Survival and Spread * * * In the world of cancer biology, not all biomarkers are created equal. These molecules that alert doctors that an abnormal process may be underway can appear as an array of aberrant proteins, such as hormones, enzymes or signaling molecules, and vary from patient to patient. Because they are a m  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: Emerson has introduced the AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor, a low-cost, easy-to-deploy vibration sensor that performs prescriptive analytics on vibration data using native software to automatically identify failure modes and prevent potential problems involving rotating assets. The new compact device makes it economically feasible to fully monitor motors, pumps, fans and other cr  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Encore Wire issued the following news release: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend. Daniel L. Jones, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire Corporation, said, "This two-cent per share dividend will be paid on January 17, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 3, 2020. Any future quarterly dividends will be paid subje  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 16 -- Encore Wire issued the following news release: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) announced today that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Frank J. Bilban, and Vice President of Finance, Mr. Bret J. Eckert, will be presenting at the 2019 Southwest Ideas Investor Conference on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:05am. Daniel L. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire Corporation, said, "We are pleased to be presenting at th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-JAMA Surgery journal] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: The threshold for when to perform elective surgery in a frail patient may be much higher than previously thought, according to new research coauthored by Paula Shireman, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., of UT Health San Antonio. The journal JAMA Surgery published the findings Nov. 13. The retrospective study of 432,828 patients treated in v  more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSscientificresearch-Journal of Social and Personal Relationships] -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * - Firefighting adage is to 'leave it at the firehouse,' but prevention of spillover stress in personal life may bring its own tension * * * Strong same-sex friendships among male firefighters can help cut down on their stress -- but loving relationships with their wives may increase anxiety for those who constantly face danger, according to a Baylor   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 12 -- 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 market for the software-enforced segment of software license management, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Flexera with the 2019 Global Market Leadership Award. With a rising need for software-enforced solutions, Flexera is expected to continue   more

CANYON, Texas, Nov. 11 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Four degree programs at WT have been recognized as among the most affordable in the U.S. by AffordableSchools.net. WT's mechanical engineering, journalism, sociology, and graphic design degree programs all were listed on the 15 Best Affordable Degree Programs rankings for 2019. The rankings considered average cost of attendance - at WT, cost of attendance is $7,935 per year for in-state tuition and $9,304 for out-of  more

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will make a capital investment of approximately 13 billion yen in the gene therapy field, one of the priority areas for growth in the Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) business, in order to further expand the contracted development and manufacturing business. The investment will include the addition of dedicated gene therapy laboratories. The new building will be part of   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Earth and Planetary Science Letters journal] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - UH Researcher Develops Model to Project Lake Levels in World's Largest Tropical Lake * * * Global climate change could cause Africa's Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and source of the Nile River, to dry up in the next 500 years, according to new findings from a team of researchers led by the University of Houston  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ronald C. Green, shareholder in the Houston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been appointed to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Development Board. The UTHealth Development Board consists of over 160 community leaders who have committed to advancing the mission and vision of the institution by increasing public awareness and philanthropic support.   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate CJ Donald has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) for 2020. As a board member, Donald will be responsible for supporting DAYL membership efforts, organizing events, and fundraising. He will also serve as a liaison between the Board and two committees regarding committee projects, service efforts and professional developm  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The National Diversity Council (NDC) has named Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Michelle Scheffler among the nation's Top 50 Women in Oil & Gas for 2020 in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, continued accomplishments and high integrity. Scheffler will be recognized at the 16th-annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference & Career Expo April 21, 2020, in Houston. The NDC said that the Top 5  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13 -- 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 has expanded its digital certificate family to offer an Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing (EV CS) certificate that protects software from tampering and forgery. Customers who download software that has been digitally signed with the IdenTrust(R) TrustID(R) EV CS certificates can identify the source  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- 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 has collaborated with Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, to integrate HID's risk-based authentication solution with Temenos Infinity, a breakthrough digital front office product, and Temenos T24 Transact, the next generation in core banking. The joint offering, available on-premise or i  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 13 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight represented Sonnen Motorcars in the sale of its Sonnen Porsche, Audi Marin and VW Marin dealerships to indiGO Auto Group. The deal closed on November 4. Sonnen Motorcars has been a dealer of Porsche, Audi and VW automobiles for many years in Marin County, California. The majority owner, Peter Sonnen, is retiring. indiGO Auto Group represents 14 franchised dealerships in five United S  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-Developmental Cell journal] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: A new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine revealed how in utero Zika virus infection can lead to microcephaly in newborns. The team discovered that the Zika virus protein NS4A disrupts brain growth by hijacking a pathway that regulates the generation of new neurons. The findings point at the possibility of developing therapeutic strategi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Personnel Assessment and Decisions] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Interviewers pay less attention to facial imperfections when job applicants acknowledge them * * * Interviewers pay less attention to facial imperfections when job applicants acknowledge them Birthmarks, moles and scars may impact how a job applicant is evaluated during a Skype interview, but employers are less likely to focus on facial i  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: The Working Group on Legal Opinions Foundation presented Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP special counsel Gail Merel with its annual James J. Fuld award at its meeting on October 29, 2019. Each year, the prestigious award is given to a single person or entity that has made a significant contribution to the field of legal opinions in business transactions. Merel has practiced corporate and commercial law for over 40 years, with a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: Mobile banking company Varo Money, Inc. today announced a multimillion dollar marketing partnership with iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America. Under the agreement, Varo will launch an extensive three-year campaign across iHeartMedia's multi-platform audio network, including its broadcast radio, digital, podcast, social, and live events platforms. The deal helps build further awareness of Varo as one of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-Science journal] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, and currently there is no effective treatment. Memory deficits are a hallmark of this condition and a study published today in the journal Science reports that the defects in a conserved stress pathway dubbed the 'integrated stress response,' or ISR, could explain the cognitive deficits in a m  more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 15 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the following financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 2, 2019, as compared to the third quarter ended Nov. 3, 2018 last year: * Comparable store sales decreased 9.3 %; Adjusted comparable store sales decreased 6.6 % * Cost of goods sold rate improved 350 basis points * Net loss per share improved over last   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: JLL announced today that it has arranged a $140 million refinancing for GreenStreet, an urban mixed-use office and retail asset totaling 617,000 square feet and located in Houston's central business district. JLL worked on behalf of the borrowers, Lionstone Investments and Midway, to secure the loan, which was provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies. GreenStreet, which spans four contiguous city blocks  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: JLL announced today that it has arranged $7.5 million in construction financing and secured the land site for the development of Lone Star Self-Storage, a to-be-built, Class A self-storage property housing 1,255 climate-controlled units in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Dallas MSA and within a Qualified Opportunity Zone. JLL worked on behalf of the developer, Austin-based Central Southwest Texas Developme  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 12 -- Johnson Controls, a producers of automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings, issued the following news release: Johnson Controls will help Lubbock County, Texas address deferred maintenance in 43 facilities, improving lighting, HVAC and plumbing as well as installing a building asset management system. The upgrades will be enabled through a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase (TELP) that is expected to produce $7.3 million in energ  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 13 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: JLL announced today that it has closed the sale of Plano Medical Pavilion, a 48,192-square-foot, newly constructed, on-campus medical office building in Plano, Texas. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Heady Investments and Gulf Corporation, and procured the buyer, Healthcare Realty Trust. Plano Medical Pavilion is located at 4825 Alliance Boulevard on the campus of the Baylor Scott & White  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 16 -- Locke Lord, a law firm, issued the following news release: Frank Stevenson, a Partner in Locke Lord's Dallas office and Past President of both the State Bar of Texas and Dallas Bar Association (DBA), will be honored with the 2019 Morris Harrell Professionalism Award, presented by the DBA and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism, during the DBA Awards Luncheon on Nov. 15. The Morris Harrell Professionalism Award, titled in memory of a widely revered fo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 12 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-817): In the Matter of Notification by BMA Lakewood, LLC, 3100Monticello Avenue, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75205, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Lakewood I & II Apartments in Rowan County, North Carolina ORDER APPROVING TARIFF REVISION BY THE COMMISSION: On October29, 2019, BMA Lakewood, LLC(Applicant) filed with the Commissi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Nature Communications journal] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Holds Promise for Large-Scale Hydrogen Production, Desalination * * * Seawater is one of the most abundant resources on earth, offering promise both as a source of hydrogen - desirable as a source of clean energy - and of drinking water in arid climates. But even as water-splitting technologies capable of producing hydrogen from freshwater hav  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Weaver, a provider of an assurance, tax and advisory services, issued the following news release: National certified public accounting firm Weaver, the 35th largest public accounting firm in the United States, has added a new partner to help lead its growing risk advisory practice. Greg Englert, a certified internal auditor (CIA), brings more than 15 years of Big Four experience to Weaver's Houston headquarters. Englert will be responsible for leading and expanding th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal] -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Civil unrest may have worsened the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a new study on which Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) researcher Dr. Martial Ndeffo is an author. Published in the Proceedi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Male allies can play a powerful role in combating chauvinistic behavior toward women but they can also unintentionally contribute to sexism, according to a new study from a social psychologist at Rice University. "Helping or Hurting? Understanding Women's Perceptions of Male Allies" examines sex-based discrimination toward women in the workplace. Eden King, an associate professor of psychology at Rice and the study's  more

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (the "Issuer"), intends to offer, subject to market and other customary conditions, up to $665 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in a private offering. The Notes are being of  more

CENTREVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) proudly announces 10 semifinalists in the first ever Smart Cities Challenge focused on intersections. The competition, titled Transforming Intersections, will significantly increase mobility around cities and reduce the amount of time citizens spend at red lights. Applications were received from around the world and t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Who? Dr. Juan Horrillo, associate professor and leader of the Tsunami Research Group (TRG) at Texas A&M University at Galveston. What? Horrillo and his team have developed numerical models that simulate tsunamis caused by large submarine landslides, or those that occur underwater in the Gulf of Mexico. Their 3D and 2D models provide experts, agencies and researchers a valuable tool in   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-Cell journal] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - MD Anderson researchers find abundant cytokine crowds out helper T cells crucial to treatment * * * Prostate cancer that spreads to the bone triggers the destruction of bone tissue that, in turn, thwarts the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors by blocking the development of T cells that are crucial to successful treatment, resea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem has told the country's National Mining Agency it will permanently cease salt mining operations shut since May. In a market statement released late Thursday, Braskem said it would end salt extraction in Maceio, the capital city in the Brazilian state of Alagoas, and close down the wells. Braskem also proposed creating a protection area around certain wel  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 [TNSscientificresearch-Nature Geoscience journal] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Ancient Egyptians considered the Nile river to be the source of all life. The steady northward path of the river has nourished the fertile valleys of northeast Africa for millions of years and in doing so, shaped the course of human civilization. The Nile's unchanging path, however, has been a geologic mystery because long-lived rivers usually move over time. R  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-Cell Host & Microbe journal, mBio journal] -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Two new studies from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have unraveled the mystery of how the dengue and Zika viruses assemble when they infect human and mosquito hosts. The results have recently been published in Cell Host & Microbe (for dengue virus) and mBio (for Zika virus). "These findings represent major pro  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Like the weather in Texas, the moon's temperature varies drastically over the course of its day and night cycle. The moon's surface can reach scorching temperatures as high as 250 degrees F during the day and a frigid 208 degrees below zero at night. These dramatic fluctuations in temperature create a challenge during lunar missions - keeping payload, whether that's astronauts aboard a s  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 13 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Geophysical Research Letters journal] -- Rice University issued the following news release: Climate change will increase the size of stalled high-pressure weather systems called "blocking events" that have already produced some of the 21st century's deadliest heat waves, according to a Rice University study. Atmospheric blocking events are middle-latitude, high-pressure systems that stay in place for days or even weeks. Depending upon when and wh  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center (MKOPSC) has appointed Dr. Stewart Behie to serve as interim director. Behie has over 40 years of technical experience in risk assessment and management, process hazards analysis, safety engineering and the process of safety culture maturation. He has worked closely with the MKOPSC as an industry consortium member and also on the ind  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-American Heart Association] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine will give a moderated poster presentation at this year's American Heart Association Scientific Sessions that displays the prevalence of smoking, e-cigarette use and high-risk behaviors among adults who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual. Dr. Salim Virani, professor of cardiology at Baylor and the Center for I  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Nov. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal] -- The University of Maryland issued the following news: In recent years, scientists have found that serious infections that progress rapidly and resist treatment are often caused by multiple microbes interacting with one another. Very little is known about these so-called polymicrobial infections, but traditional diagnostic methods often misidentify them as monomicrobial, or single-micr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch-New England Journal of Medicine] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that secondary tumor-reduction, or cytoreduction, surgery followed by chemotherapy did not result in longer survival than chemotherapy alone in patients with platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer. The Phase III Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)-0213   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 [TNSgrants-NIH] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is a key collaborator in a first-of-its-kind National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to investigate and understand the biological characteristics underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain and the subsequent dependence or addiction to opioids. The NIH Acute to Chronic Pain Signatures program is supported  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: "The Texas Democratic Party proudly endorses Mayor Sylvester Turner for re-election. Mayor Turner has spent a lifetime of service fighting so that every single person has a fair shot to get ahead. "There are people in this world, who despite all odds, persevere. Then, they look down the ladder they climbed and do everything in their power to help others climb up too. That is the kind  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Following the success of the first Staff the Movement Academy, the Texas Democratic Party announced our second Staff the Movement program, which will run January through March 2020. Staff the Movement is the Texas Democratic Party's three-month academy to give future campaign professionals the skills they need. A first-of-its-kind program designed to recruit and train the next generation of campaign staff  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Texas Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the appointment of Eliza Paul as the next Houston District Engineer. Paul, a 31-year TxDOT employee, has served as deputy district engineer for the Houston District since 2015. As district engineer, Paul will oversee the planning, designing, building, operation and maintenance of the state transportation system for the six-county Houston Dis  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WSGD), and Walmart to announce a workforce development grant. Walmart presented a $5.4 million grant for workforce programs aimed at upskilling incumbent frontline retail and other customer-facing workers in Texas. Governor Abbott thanked Walmart for their generosity, and highlighted the importance of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglass W. "Doug" Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term set to expire on March 17, 2020. The purpose of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Compact and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission is to promote, through interstate cooperation, the better utilization of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the seaboard of the Gulf of Mexico,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Hodge as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority to complete the remainder of a two-year term that will expire on February 1, 2021. 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 infrastructure projects th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Mundy to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025. Pursuant to an interstate compact with Vermont and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, the Compact Commission oversees and provides for the efficient management and disposal of low-level radioactive waste while working to protect the heal  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Molly Francis, Faith Johnson, and Sichan Siv to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. The board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state's convicted felons. Molly Francis of Dallas is a retired senior judge with 28 years of judicial service, most recently on the Fifth Court of Appeals. She   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stephen Ponder, M.D. and Christine Wicke, Phram.D. and reappointed Jason Ryan to the Texas Diabetes Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services to all people with d  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) Veterans Day Ceremony in Fredericksburg. Governor Abbott thanked the men and women who have bravely served in our armed forces, and highlighted the important work that NMPW and the Nimitz Foundation do to preserve the legacy of those who fought valiantly the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. "It is beca  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Francisco Cigarroa, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor named him chair of the task force. The task force coordinates implementation of the state's plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease and educates health care professionals. Francisco Cigarr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton "Cliff" Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands for a term set to expire on September 1, 2021. Clifton "Cliff" Bickerstaff of Amarillo is executive vice president of Amarillo National Bank, and serves on the Board of Directors for the bank. He is a member and past chair of the Amarillo Area Foundation and a member of the Texas Cattle  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Missy Medary as the presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Missy Medary of Corpus Christi is the presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region and judge of the 347th District Court. The 347th District Court was just recently recognized by the Texas Judicial Council as   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Thomas Michael "Mike" Bates, Keisha Rowe Nunn, and Colton J. Read to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2022. The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Independent Living and related issues for persons with disabilities. Thomas Michael "Mike" Bates of Od  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. White James: State Representative James White is proud to lend his support to the Empowering Texas Veterans initiative. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), in partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission(TVC), the Texas Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Texas Secretary of State, and the Texas A&M McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University-printed sample is full of holes, but stops bullets better than solid materials * * * A lightweight material full of holes is nearly as hard as diamond. The mere dents left by speeding bullets prove it. Researchers at Rice University's Brown School of Engineering and their colleagues are testing polymers based on tubulanes, theoretical structures of crosslinked carbon nanotubes predicted to   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Trammell Crow, a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news: High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, has announced that its Houston office has made a strategic new hire. Yewande Fapohunda has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and will be responsible for leading the sourcing, shaping, and execution new multifamily development opportunities throughout the Houston market. "Yewande has impress  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 11 [TNSmedicalresearch-Molecular Cancer Therapeutics journal] -- Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer outside of the brain in infants and young children and often fails to respond to therapy. Though it can appear in several areas of the body, it commonly develops as a solid tumor most frequently found in or adjacent to the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys. Patients diagnosed with  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Student leaders at The University of Texas at Austin organized, educated and inspired fellow classmates toward civic responsibility last fall in record numbers, and their dedication is being recognized on a national scale. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge highlights excellence in student voter engagement during the 2018 midterm elections. Honorees were selected for exemplary leadership in supporting stude  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Starting on Wednesday, Amazon and Whole Foods Market will offer special savings on organic and classic turkeys in celebration of Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49/lb) and classic turkeys ($2.49/lb), and Prime members will save even more on turkeys ($2.99/lb for organic and $1.99/lb for classic). All turkeys sold at Whole Foods Market must meet the grocer's strict quality standards, i  more