DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 -- A.H. Belo, a local news and information publishing company, issued the following news release: A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) said that it is continuing to work on finalizing the Company's amended 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the amended first and second quarter 2019 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. As announced on November 20, 2019, the Company has determined to restate its 2018 audited financial statements, impacting impairment of goodwill and long-lived a  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 31 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - Grants and other initiatives aim to help increase and diversify the pilot population * * * The American Airlines Pilot Recruiting and Development team is awarding Flight Education Grants to high schools across the country in an effort to increase and diversify the pilot population. More than 100 high schools applied, and 16 schools across the country, as well as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associat  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 28 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines donated $100,000 to help Australia recover from devastating bush fires that have burned more than 27 million acres to date. The donation, which was made through the Australian diplomacy program G'Day USA, will benefit the Australia chapter of the Red Cross. "We are all affected by the heartbreaking images of the wildfires in Australia," said American Airlines President Robert Isom. "American is  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 28 -- American Airlines issued the following news release on Jan. 27: American Airlines offers customers the opportunity to earn miles by opening a savings account through a collaboration with Bask Bank, a unique all-digital bank by Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank. In lieu of interest, customers can earn AAdvantage(R) miles at a rate of one mile for every dollar saved. This unique collaboration empowers savers and   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 31 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines and the TWU-IAM Association reached tentative agreements this week for new joint collective bargaining agreements that cover more than 31,000 team members. The tentative agreements are subject to ratification by Maintenance & Related and Fleet Service team members represented by the Association. The association will communicate details of the agreements to its members in the coming weeks. "Ou  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Bamboo has been used for thousands of years for many different reasons, as it is highly renewable and sustainable, and is thought of by many to symbolise gentleness, luck and serenity. Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas announces the new Slimming Bamboo Massage available at the Well & Being Spa, a most perfect and relaxing use of bamboo and Quintessence essential oil complex from Yon-Ka   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have found new evidence that glioma, a lethal form of brain cancer, alters the activity of neighboring neurons, accelerating a vicious cycle that drives tumor-associated epilepsy and tumor progression. Their findings, published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/), showed that several variants of the PIK3CA gene drive tumor progression and th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Using a using a single-needle biopsy and new technology for tumor diagnosis developed by Baylor College of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, researchers have been able to provide a more detailed and wider window into cancer biology, tumor type and the mechanisms of response and resistance to therapy than with conventional approaches. This new-method analyzes the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Scientists have improved their understanding of kidney failure for patients that possess high levels of suPAR protein (soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor). Researchers studied suPAR to understand its effects on kidney disease in patients that have undergone surgery, were admitted to the ICU or were exposed to contrast materials used during certain imaging procedur  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University's sustainability program has earned Texan by Nature Project Certification, which provides Texas employers, organizations and individuals with recognition of meaningful conservation efforts involving and benefiting people, prosperity and natural resources. Texan by Nature is a conservation nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by former First Lady Laura Bush. "As a native Texan, for me personally, it is a d  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University is joining with the National Cyber Security Alliance to recognize global data privacy awareness during the annual Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28), an effort to raise awareness about data privacy, security and trust issues. Doug Welch, J.D., Baylor's chief privacy officer, says marketers and hackers are constantly looking for new ways to collect data. He said awareness and diligence regarding online and smartphone  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: During HAI 2020, Bell announced their collaboration with Norwegian oil and gas operator, Wintershall Dea Norge AS, to bring enhanced helicopter operational safety to the North Sea. "Wintershall Dea is a pioneer in their industry and working together with Bell, we believe we will challenge industry norms and create a new standard of innovation in the oil and gas industry and North Sea operati  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 -- BKD, a certified public accountant and advisory firm, issued the following news release: Tom Watson, regional managing partner for BKD's South Region, and Partner Brian Matlock, national practice leader of BKD Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) Practice, are pleased to announce the promotion of Partner Rob Opitz to national tax leader for the ENR practice. This is a new position for BKD as the firm's ENR practice continues to see substantial growth. "Rob has been instr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Historical Commission issued the following news release: The operation of the Charles Goodnight Historical Center will be transferred from the Armstrong County Museum Inc. to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). "We welcome the challenge to build on the legacy of this important institution and continue its work," said Mark Wolfe, THC Executive Director. "The Center helps preserve the important and compelling history of the Texas Panhandle and the role agric  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian gave the keynote address at the 94th Annual World Oil Forecast Breakfast. "The United States is the top producer of oil and gas in the world, and Texas is the top producer and exporter in the nation," said Christian. "While short-term we have seen a slight decline in growth, the industry still managed to produce a record 1.8 billion barrels of oil and 10.1 t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District issued the following news release on Jan. 30: The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continue to monitor the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. 2019-nCov has been declared as a global health emergency by the Worl  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Congratulations to Member Elizabeth Cromwell and Senior Attorney Chase Potter for being honored as two of Dallas' Best Lawyers Under 40 which recognizes young lawyers in the North Texas area. They were included in the January issue of D Magazine's 2020 Best Lawyers under 40 feature and were honored at the reception for the winners on Thursday, January 23rd. To be nominated for this recognition, their fellow atto  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Dallas ISD will expand its Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) program to eight additional campuses for the 2020-2021 school year. This initiative incentivizes top teachers and principals to voluntarily work at the district's highest-need schools, ensuring the best educators are in classrooms where they are needed the most. Since its inception in 2015, ACE schools have shown a continuous improv  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: A five-time Pro Bowl linebacker, an NBA record holder, a legendary track coach, a 15-time Emmy winner, a founding member of the LPGA, a sports medicine trailblazer, and an NBA power forward turned sports commentator are among this year's Athletic Hall of Fame Class - a platform designed to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Dallas ISD's athletic program. T  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, issued the following news release: * * * - 100 MW(ac) Lapetus facility is the first large-scale solar project in Andrews County * * * Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 100-megawatt (MW-alternating current) Lapetus Solar project in Andrews County, Texas, began commercial operation in December 2019. It is Duke Energy's second solar project in commercial   more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Jan. 31 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Specialty plastics provider showcases recycling technologies at TPC * * * Global specialty plastics provider Eastman features its sustainable packaging polymers at The Packaging Conference (TPC) in Austin, Texas, Feb. 3-5. Eastman will demonstrate how it has reinvented its material production processes and replaced fossil fuels with waste plastic as feedstock. The company's Advanced Circular Recyclin  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: * * * - Rosemount vibrating fork, paddle, capacitance and vibrating rod switches provide users with flexible level monitoring and overfill prevention solutions in all silo types * * * Emerson has introduced a range of new Rosemount(TM) solids level switches designed to optimize operations, increase safety and reduce waste by providing reliable point level monitoring and suppo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 30 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Qualified Entergy Texas customers will receive free tax preparation and have a chance to win money at Entergy's Super Tax Day events. Super Tax Day is Entergy Texas' kickoff event to the tax preparation season. Customers who agree to save part of their total refund at Super Tax Day events will have an opportunity to win up to $50 in cash through a scratch-off card promotion and will be entered in other drawings, incl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott attended the White House Human Trafficking Summit, and met with federal officials to discuss Texas' efforts to combat human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by Andrea Sparks, Director of the Office of the Governor Child Sex Trafficking Team, and met with officials from the White House Domestic Policy Council, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Departme  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: Rebekah Breque from Hawkins Parnell & Young's Austin office was selected to be a member of the 2020 Austin Young Lawyers Association: Leadership Academy. The Austin Bar Association/AYLA Leadership Academy was established to assist Austin-area lawyers in making a difference in the local community, serving the Bar, and promoting professional development. Each year a class of approximately 30 membe  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Counsel Darwin Bruce has been elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in 2020. Fellows are chosen for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout Texas. Each year, one-third of 1% of Texas lawyers are invited to become Fellows. Once nominees are selected, they must be elected by the Texas Bar F  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Hellas Construction, a sports construction company, issued the following news: Hellas Construction completed installation of a top-of-the-line Matrix Helix(R) synthetic turf system at the historic Nathaniel Traz-Powell Stadium on January 30 ahead of the Big Game. Originally opened in 1968, Nathaniel Traz-Powell Stadium now serves seven high school football teams. In its 52-year history, it has served as the gridiron for legions of developing football players. In fact,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, issued the following news release: HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces Bjorn Lidefelt has been named President and CEO. Bjorn joins the company after serving as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at HID parent company ASSA ABLOY, where he oversaw branding, communications, commercial development and strategy. He also has extensive experience in international sales and marketing, havin  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Randall S. Parks, Andrew G. Geyer, Jeffrey L. Harvey and Cecilia Y. Oh have updated their contribution to the 2019 Chambers Global Practice Guide, USA - Outsourcing. The guide offers an analysis of the key market developments in outsourcing in the US, as well as an overview of the outsourcing regulatory and legal environment. Updates to the guide reference the newly passed California   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: On January 21, 2020, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP sponsored the VIP Reception at the third annual Houston Sports Awards. Hundreds of Houston's most celebrated athletes, coaches, teams and contributors gathered for the celebrity-filled event themed "A Golden Era" that honored Mary Lou Retton, Carl Lewis and Rudy Tomjanovich as its third Hall of Fame Class. The awards, hosted by the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, comm  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP special counsel Allen C. Goolsby has received the Virginia Bar Association's Legislative Advocacy Award, which has been renamed in his honor. Goolsby received the award on Jan. 24 during the annual VBA Winter Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. The VBA recognized Goolsby's instrumental role in developing and updating Virginia's corporate statutes, and its leadership unanimously voted to rename   more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news on Jan. 31: Veterans of a heralded U.S. Army unit that fought in the jungles of Burma in World War II are heading to Capitol Hill in an effort to bolster support for legislation that would award a Congressional Gold Medal to its soldiers for their service. Robert E. Passanisi and Gilbert Howland, two of only nine surviving members of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), popularly known as Merrill's Marauders, are sched  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * - Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Dustin Lynch, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Jon Pardi and Chase Rice plus Hot Country Knights, Bobby Bones and More on May 2 At Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas - The Event Will Livestream Exclusively on LiveXLive and Broadcast Across iHeartCountry Stations * * * iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America which also has a greater reach in the U.S. than any other m  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * - $8.8+ Million Civil Penalty and PA License Revocation Sought by Prosecutors * * * Prosecutors from the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) - the independent investigation and enforcement bureau of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) - have filed a formal complaint against Texas-based Verde Energy USA (Verde). The I&E complaint is seeking more than  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 1 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced that it received notification from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Jan. 31, 2020, that the Company is no longer in compliance with NYSE continued listing criteria, which require listed companies to maintain an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. In accordance with NYSE rules, th  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - 171-bed skilled nursing and sheltered care community is located in the Irving Park area * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the sale of St. Pauls House, a 171-bed skilled nursing and sheltered care community in Chicago, Illinois. JLL marketed the portfolio exclusively on behalf of the seller, Lutheran Life Communities, and procured the buyer, an experienced operator of long-term care f  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Philip Cole, professor and chair of the department of physics at Lamar University, is the General Chair of the 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators (AccApp). AccApp will be held April 5-9 at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The purpose of the AccApp meeting is to provide the means for experts in the field to share research and knowledge on t  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 30 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Gov. John Bel Edwards released the Protecting Health Coverage in Louisiana Task Force's final report, showing Louisiana stands to lose $3.6 billion in federal funding if Texas v. United States is successful in overturning the Affordable Care Act, with almost half a million Louisianans losing healthcare. The task force voted 9-1 to approve the report. Gov. Edwards created the task force in 2019 fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 29: The Munib and Angela Masri Foundation has pledged $10.5 million to create an endowment for graduate education at The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences. The gift will establish prestigious Masri graduate fellowships at the Jackson School for students from Palestinian, Jordanian and Lebanese universities to support education and research in water, land use, energy, climate an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and The University of Texas at Austin are launching a historic new partnership to close the gap in college graduation rates across income levels. The two organizations are teaming up to dramatically expand individualized support services for all Pell-eligible students at UT Austin and additional financial support for those with the greatest financial need. The partnership wil  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Spanning eight states from Texas to South Dakota, the Ogallala Aquifer is one of the largest and most stressed aquifer systems in the world. Underlying some of the most dynamic irrigated area in the country, it supports a $20 billion agricultural economy, but groundwater use is unsustainable over a large part of the aquifer. According to experts, maintaining and even expandi  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 29 -- The North Dakota University System issued the following news: The State Board of Higher Education kicked off the new decade with some business as usual, including recommendations from Board committees and regular updates to policies. Board member Kathleen Neset brought forward the Audit Committee recommendations, including a report from the N.D. State Auditor's office that Neset said was satisfactory, an internal audit report, and a systemwide compliance repo  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group (Nasdaq: NXST) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., will launch a live two-hour local morning news show on KRCW-TV, "Portland's CW," the Company's recently acquired television station in Portland, OR (DMA #22). Debuting February 3, "KOIN News AM Extra" will air weekdays from 7 AM to 9 AM, and offer a mix of local news, weathe  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 24.4 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.56 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2020. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 28, 2020, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 14, 2020. Perry A. Sook,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Hellas Construction, a sports construction company, issued the following news: * * * - Hellas' Matrix Helix Turf System Once Again Selected for Houston Texans * * * Austin-based Hellas Construction will install another Matrix Helix(R) turf system in NRG Stadium for use by the Houston Texans during the 2020-2021 football season. Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and Hellas Construction renewed their contract following a successful Texans season and  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Jan. 28: * * * - Advanced analytics and out-of-the-box visualizations paint a clear picture of asset health so utilities can avoid disasters and improve uptime and longevity with less cost * * * Every year, millions of avoidable asset failures go unnoticed until the damage is done. While the proliferation of smart sensors and devices are enabling assets to "talk" about t  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The Port of Corpus Christi issued the following news release: The Port of Corpus Christi commends President Donald J. Trump and the Texas Congressional delegation, led by Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX8) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX34), and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX15), with support from Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX27), for their leadership in delivering the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 31 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Theresa Mayer, executive vice president for research and partnerships at Purdue University, will be appointed to the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The White House announced Tuesday (Jan 28) that President Donald Trump intends to nominate and appoint Mayer and Hussein Tawbi of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to PCAST. "It is a tremendous honor to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas this week launches two more interactive data maps showing oil and gas drilling permit approvals and the number of wells spudded, which is when operators begin drilling a well. Information is displayed by counts, operators, county locations and on a statewide level. The data is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week beginning with Calendar Year 2018. "With this lat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statements following President Donald J. Trump's signing of implementation legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "I join with my fellow Republican governors in applauding the passage and implementation of USMCA, which is an incredible win for our job creators, our farmers, and all Americans. I thank the President an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey on Jan. 29: Republican Gary Gates was victorious in the Texas House District 28 Special Election Runoff against Democrat Eliz Markowitz. Gary Gates worked the field and engaged voters throughout the district. Republicans across the state coalesced behind Gates in this election to fight off massive funding and support from out of state Democrats like Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, as   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2020 Texas state house candidate, Rhonda Seth (district 25), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 [TNSgrants] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Computational and applied mathematician Jesse Chan wins NSF award for young faculty * * * Jesse Chan, an assistant professor of computational and applied mathematics (CAAM) at Rice University's Brown School of Engineering, has received a five-year, $449,907 National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop new technologies for reliable simulations of fluid flow, which are central to scientific  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - 'Green' process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials * * * That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you're at it, toss in those plastic empties. A new process introduced by the Rice University lab of chemist James Tour can tur  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy has risen to the No. 2 ranking among the best university-affiliated think tanks in the world, up from No. 3 the previous year, and its Center for Energy Studies (CES) maintained its standing as the No. 1 energy and resource policy think tank, according to the 2019 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published this week. The Baker Institute is also ranked No. 16 out  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University model quantifies basic processes of transcription * * * In your cells, it's almost always spring. Or at least springy. Bioscientists have known for some time that chromosomes tend to express their protein products in bursts, rather than in a steady manner. A new theoretical study by Rice University scientists, detailed in the Biophysical Journal (https://www.cell.com/bi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Chinese government has announced it plans to address the world's growing plastic waste problem by phasing out single-use plastics by 2025. But such a ban is premature and "puts the cart before the horse," according to an expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Rachel Meidl, the Baker Institute's fellow in energy and environment, is available to discuss this development and its implications.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As President Donald Trump unveils his new Middle East peace plan, experts in the Center for the Middle East at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy say the administration's green light for the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank comes with the potential for dangerous consequences. The new policy is analyzed in "The Trump Administration's Statement on Israeli Settlements: Lega  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSgrants] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Geologist Melodie French wins National Science Foundation CAREER Award * * * Rice University geologist Melodie French is crushing it in her quest to understand the physics responsible for earthquakes. The assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary science has earned a prestigious CAREER Award, a five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for $600,000 to support her investig  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sends a clear and welcome message acknowledging the enormous importance of digital products produced in the U.S. for sale around the world, according to a report from the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The report, "USMCA Provisions on Intellectual Property, Services and Digital Trade," (https://www.baker  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release: * * * - Jo Gilmore, marketing communications specialist * * * In the gym at the Nettie Marshall Academy of Dual Language, an elementary school in Nacogdoches, fourth and fifth graders are solving math problems tied to real-world careers instead of playing basketball. At Mathematics Career Carnival, the lessons are designed and taught by Stephen F. Austin State University teacher candidates.   more

DENTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Shari Schwartz will join the University of North Texas as registrar on Feb. 1, 2020. As registrar, Schwartz is a key partner in helping to advance academic initiatives and promote the overall mission of the university. Shannon Goodman, UNT's vice president for enrollment, says Schwartz will be a valuable asset to UNT and will help identify opportunities for innovative change in service delivery to our st  more

LAREDO, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: A new lecture series at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) aims to encourage a discussion of contemporary issues across the social sciences and bows Friday, Feb. 7. Social Sciences Speakers Series organizer Dr. Sean A. Maddan, TAMIU associate professor and chair of the College of Arts and Sciences' department of Social Sciences, said the Series is  more

CANYON, Texas, Jan. 29 [TNSgrants] -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * - Additional funding will support the increased faculty needed for VERO's 2+2 program * * * Officials from The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) announced on Jan. 28 a $5 million commitment to the developing 2+2 veterinary program through the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (CVM) Veterinary Education, Re  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University installed a new driving simulator to use in research pertaining to driving, autonomous vehicles and other vehicle technologies. Here are the top three things you need to know about the simulator, including what types of research is currently being done and future areas of research that will help increase safety o  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news on Jan. 31: * * * - Utilities can keep the lights on, prevent fires with new diagnostic tool * * * Interest is spreading across the globe in a new technology developed at Texas A&M University to help electric utilities keep the lights on and prevent horrific wildfires. It's a one-of-a kind hardware and software system called Distribution Fault Anticipation (DFA). It can diagnose problem  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Jaime Grunlan and his team are helping lead the effort to pursue safer, more effective ways to protect flammable objects through the development of flame-retardant surface treatments. Grunlan, the Linda & Ralph Schmidt '68 Professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, is an international leader in the field of flame-retardant surface  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By studying the events that precipitate gas explosions on Earth, a team of researchers led by Dr. Alexei Poludnenko may have uncovered why some stars, known as white dwarfs, end their life by detonating violently in a supernova explosion. Although the conditions within these stars are vastly different from those on Earth, the researchers have shown in the November issue of Science that t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Researchers at Texas A&M University have recently developed a more comprehensive mathematical framework that can help engineers at petrochemical plants to not only reduce production costs and increase economic gain, but also make these factories safer and more environmentally friendly. The researchers said their new algorithm is a one-stop solution that can assist e  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Eleanor Green, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University (TAMU), as the recipient of the 2020 AAVMC Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service. The award is sponsored this year by the Stanton Foundation. The award is presented by the AAVMC   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The spread of 2019-nCoV, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, from China to at least 11 countries, to date, including the United States, has led the disease and its growing impacts to become a trending topic in both the news and conversation. Dr. Gerald Parker, the associate dean for Global One Health at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medi  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Emily Pentzer, associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been elected as one of two alternate councilors for the Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY division) of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Along with Dr. Phil Costanzo, professor in the chemistry and biochemistry department at California Polytechnic State Universi  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is branching out to provide expertise and support to the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas. The RELLIS Campus, founded in 2016 by the Texas A&M University System, fosters cutting-edge research, technology development, workforce training, and two- and four-year college degrees by tapping the System's state a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: On Friday, the Texas State Board of Education will honor Haynes and Boone, LLP with an Employers for Education Excellence Award for its pipeline initiatives and firm policies to help working parents. The firm is one of three employers in Texas to receive the gold level award. The firm will be recognized at the state board's general meeting at the William B. Travis Building in Austin, Texas. Officials wil  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - Memo Details 22 Targeted Seats Held by Republicans * * * The Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee unveiled its initial target list of 22 Texas House seats to flip in 2020. Texas Democrats are only 9 seats away from winning the Texas House and earning a seat at the table for important upcoming decisions like creating fair maps and passing progressive legislation se  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa: "We applaud Dr. Markowitz for her work in such a historically difficult election. Our movement in Fort Bend isn't slowing down any time soon. Thanks to the work of Dr. Markowitz and volunteers across our state, thousands of doors were knocked, calls made, and texts sent. "This work is one of the many reasons why this race will be a toss-up in November, with Presidential election tu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Jan. 31: "Texas Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz shamelessly just chose to support McConnell's cover-up over upholding their Constitutional Oath and doing their jobs for the people of Texas. "Today is a shameful day for our Constitution and our country. "Texans deserve senators who will stand up and demand the truth, not complicit and self-serving senators who are to  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Faubion, M.D. to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairment  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cindy Lyons Fields to the Texas Lottery Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission controls and supervises the operations of the state lottery and bingo, ensuring that all games are conducted fairly and in compliance with state law. Cindy Lyons Fields of El Paso is a Certified Public Accountant and partner in the firm Lauterbach, Borschow & Com  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Carol Ann Bonds, Ph.D., Garry Bradford, and Darrell Coleman, and appointed Patrick Akuna to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Commission's goal is to preserve, protect, expand and attract new military missions, assets, and installations. Additionally, the Commission encourages defense related businesses to expand o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles Gaines to the Texas Commission on the Arts for term set to expire on August 31, 2023. The commission fosters the development of a receptive climate for the arts that will culturally enrich and benefit state citizens in their daily lives and attract outstanding artist to become state residents. Charles Gaines of Round Rock is an advancement officer for Abilene Chr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brendan Scher to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The authority issues and sells bonds for designated state agencies in order to finance the acquisition or construction of buildings. Brendan Scher of Austin is an associate at Escalate Capital Partners. He previously was an investment banking associate with PJ Solomon, an as  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chris Guy and reappointed Shawn M. Sparrow and Milton "Brad" Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2021. The Board of Pilot Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction over the pilot services provided in Jefferson or Orange County, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Temple Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business in Temple. The Salute to Business aims to highlight the Temple community's numerous economic achievements, and gain insight from successful individuals throughout the state. In his remarks, the Governor praised the city of Temple for their commitment to expanding economic diversity, attracting more inves  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following remarks on Jan. 27: Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) International Day of Commemoration at the Texas State Capitol. Governor Abbott paid tribute to the innocent lives lost during the Holocaust and spoke out against acts of anti-Semitism around the world, and announced his intention to establish a commission to identify and combat anti-Semitism in Texas. In his remarks, Gover  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 29: Governor Greg Abbott joined President Donald Trump for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ceremonial bill signing in Washington D.C. This trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada modernizes the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and will support mutually beneficial trade leading to freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth in No  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott participated in a call with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, federal cabinet and health officials, and other state governors on the status of the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States. The leaders were also joined by Doctor Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Doctor Anthony Fauci, Director o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Abbott has reappointed Thomas "Tom" Reiser and Douglas "Doug" Walker to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on April 1, 2021. The authority is a conservation and reclamation district located within Harris, Chambers, and Liberty Counties, and has the power to transport and deliver water inside and outside the authority, to acquire and construct all necessary properti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott met with state health officials for a briefing on the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Texas. The leaders discussed the current status of the coronavirus in the United States, as well as what Texas is doing to combat any potential threats. The Governor was briefed by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Courtney Phillips, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSH  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Ed Thompson: Representative Ed Thompson is glad to announce that he will hold the kickoff meeting for his House District 29 Advisory Councils on Monday, February 24th at 6pm. The kickoff will be held at the Pearland Chamber of Commerce (6117 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas 77581. After a legislative session concludes, each Committee of the Texas House of Representat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following statement on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson on his appointment to the Texas Cybersecurity Council: Online cyber-attacks are an insidious danger to both our public and private institutions. These attacks threaten to compromise our state and national security, the integrity of our elections, and the personal data of Texans. With members of both the public and private sectors, the Texas Cybersecurity  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Drew Springer: State Representative Drew Springer of House District 68 delivered a letter to Rep. Jim Murphy, Chairman of the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, which has legislative oversight of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and to Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee that oversees the b  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Ed Thompson: Representative Ed Thompson is proud to continue working for the rights of coastal Texans. He was appointed to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Legislative Oversight Board. This Board is made up of four State Representatives and four State Senators who are tasked with gathering information on TWIA's funding, determining how other states op  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following statement on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Tony Tinderholt: "I am disturbed by the 10-year lease for office space recently revealed by the Teacher's Retirement System in downtown Austin. Coming in at north of $326,000 per month (or well north of $40 million over 10 years) the extravagant space is what many would expect from California or New York state governments. In Texas we should operate differently, especial  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - New Eight-Week Program Fills a Gap in the City's Tech Scene * * * Houston has added startup incubation spaces, boosted the availability of investment funding for new companies and promoted itself as an up-and-coming tech hub. But a key element has been missing - a sales force specially trained to promote tech companies and their products. The Sales Academy launched last week at the University of   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Certification for Determination engine enhances integration to SAP for better tax calculation. * * * Thomson Reuters announced that its ONESOURCE Determination engine has been certified for SAP S/4HANA(R) Cloud. This integration enables real-time, end-to-end tax integrations for determination, calculation and validation of U.S. Sales and Use taxes. "Thomson Reuter  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: A new Morning Consult poll showed that Trump's approval has dropped an astounding 20 points in Texas since he was elected. Trump has also spent more on Facebook Ads in Texas than any other state in the country and the RNC has committed to putting boots on the ground in Texas already. This comes on the heels of Trump visiting Texas 14 times since his election and 8 times in the past year. Texas is the sec  more

VICTORIA, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: Through her writings about a small town in Texas called Muleshoe, University of Houston-Victoria alumnus Alice Liles has made a Texas-sized splash on the World Wide Web and on bookshelves throughout the state. Liles, who graduated in 1980 with a Master of Education from UHV, lived and taught in Edna while taking classes. She credits the regular commute to campus as a source of inspiration fo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - UH at Katy to Offer Three New Engineering Degrees; Bauer Expands to Sugar Land * * * In a significant move to expand higher educational offerings across the Houston region, the University of Houston has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer three new undergraduate engineering degrees in Katy. The UH Bauer College of Business also will offer upper division c  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Project Will Test Whether Mental Exercises Can Improve Safety, Reduce Burnout * * * The risks of working in the offshore energy industry are well-documented - long hours, dangerous equipment, extreme weather and weeks away from family and friends. The results can be catastrophic, illustrated by the 2010 blowout on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, which killed 11 people and spilled millions of b  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin report in the journal Science that they have developed a new strategy to protect honey bees from a deadly trend known as colony collapse: genetically engineered strains of bacteria. An increasing number of honey bee colonies in the U.S. have seen the dwindling of their adult bees. According to a national survey, beekeepers lost nearly 40% of their honey bee colo  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Vestibular disorders plague more than one-third of people over 40, and now those affected with such inner-ear dysfunctions have a new resource for testing -- The University of Texas at Dallas' Callier Center for Communication Disorders. After a recent program expansion, the Callier Center is one of the few facilities in North Texas that has the capability to provide a full battery of tests fo  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Accolades is an occasional News Center feature that highlights recent accomplishments of The University of Texas at Dallas faculty and students. To submit items for consideration, contact your school's communication manager. Thuraisingham Receives IEEE Award for Research Work Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, Founders Chair in Engineering and Computer Science and executive director of the Cyber Se  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * - Study is first to compare Nexrutine to exercise for prostate cancer * * * Researchers from UT Health San Antonio are the first to show that Nexrutine, a natural supplement made from the bark of cork trees, is as effective as exercise in preventing the progression of aggressive prostate cancer. Darpan Patel, Ph.D., associate professor of r  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Applying learnings from decades of research on the effects of youth obesity on overall health, Factor Health - an initiative of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin - is launching its third program, bringing together diverse partners including Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Lone Star Circle of Care to improve the health of pre-adolescent girls   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Effective medications an cure hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in only a few months and prevent liver cancer and severe liver damage from chronic infection. However, most patients in safety-net primary care practices are not being screened for the virus. This includes baby boomers, the post-World War II generation most at risk for chronic HCV infect  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Jan. 31: * * * - Tobacco quitlines provide an effective avenue to reach people eligible for lung cancer screening * * * In the first comparative clinical trial of lung cancer screening decision aid versus standard educational information, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that a decision aid delivered through tobac  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists has developed a new class of filtration membranes for a variety of applications, from water purification to small-molecule separations to contaminant-removal processes, that are faster to produce and higher performing than current technology. This could reduce energy consumption, operational costs and production time in industrial sepa  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 30 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Autism is characterized in part by an individual's challenges communicating and interacting socially with others. These difficulties have typically been studied in isolation by focusing on cognitive and behavioral differences in those with autism spectrum disorder, but little work has been done on how exchanges for autistic people unfold in the real world. Researchers a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: The grim effects that climate change will have on pediatric health outcomes was the focus of a "Viewpoint" article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by Susan E. Pacheco, MD, an expert at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Pacheco, an associate professor of pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: The Children's Learning Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has received a $3 million grant to teach the latest child development strategies to more than 850 infant and toddler specialists and teachers working in at-risk communities in the Lone Star State. Infant and toddler teachers play a critical role in the intellectual developme  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: In response to the youth vaping crisis, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) developed CATCH My Breath, a program to prevent electronic cigarette use among fifth - 12th grade students. Research published in Public Health Reports reveals the program significantly reduces the likelihood of e-cigarette use among stud  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * - New SCADA applications give utilities a single platform to monitor, control and optimize grid assets and edge devices * * * The proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs) and new field data sources has made managing the energy grid significantly more complex. Helping utilities turn this challenge into an opportunity, Oracle Utilities Network Management Sy  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: The UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and UT Health RGV are partnering to keep the university's student-athletes in the game. UT Health RGV is now the official and exclusive healthcare provider for UTRGV Athletics, as part of a formal partnership designed to provide quality, comprehensive care and education to student-athletes throughout their time at the university. UTRGV s  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release on Jan. 31: UTRGV is one of just 119 colleges and universities in the United States to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for 2020. The Carnegie Foundation today announced the classification, which honors an institution's commitment to community engagement and its collaborations with local, regional, state, national and global partners. This is the first time UTRGV h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Throughout the Senate impeachment trial, vulnerable Texas Republican John Cornyn has spent his time refusing to uphold his Constitutional duties and threatening the integrity of our democracy by rejecting calls to allow witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial. It's gone from bad to worse: During an appearance on Fox Business on Tuesday, John Cornyn outrageously stated that even if evidence points to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In TX-32, Collins' Republican rival Floyd McLendon was just named to the NRCC's "Young Guns" watch list It was all going so well for Genevieve Collins until she had to start actually campaigning. Last year, Collins jumped into the GOP primary for Texas' 32nd Congressional District and was quickly placed on Washington Republicans' "Young Guns" watch list. But earlier this month, Collins s  more

CANYON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Joanne Bland marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., in Selma in 1965, and will speak at West Texas A&M University at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center (JBK), Legacy Hall. Bland and her sister Lynda were the youngest participants in the march. Bland will speak on "Stories of Struggle: Segregation and Civil Rights in the South." During her lifetime, Bland has been a witness and participant  more

CANYON, Texas, Jan. 29 [TNSgrants] -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * - A $5 million commitment will increase the faculty needed for VERO's 2+2 program * * * Officials from The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) announced on Jan. 28 a $5 million commitment to the developing 2+2 veterinary program through the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences' (CVM) Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) program on West Texas A&M University's   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Hines issued the following news release on Jan. 29: Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management (Westdale), Ivanhoe Cambridge and Hines, celebrated the groundbreaking of The Stack, a 16-story, mixed-use building with 15,000 square feet of prime street-front retail and approximately 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space. "This development represents a continuation of Westdale's intent to partner with best-in-class real estate developers and investors   more