HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on Feb. 4: A two-day conference set for March 10-11 on the University of Houston campus is expected to draw hundreds of people from industry and government as it explores the physical, infrastructure and security challenges facing the nation's air, sea and land ports. Port of the Future (https://www.portofthefuture-20.com/), hosted by the Borders, Trade, and Immigration Institute and the UH College of Technol  more

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Air Products and Chemicals issued the following news release: Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase its advanced industrial gas solutions for specialty chemical manufacturing markets at Specialty & Custom Chemicals America in Fort Worth, Texas, from Feb. 10-13. Conference attendees are invited to stop by Air Products' booth 602 to speak with an industry specialist about their specific processes and challenges. With decades of gas applications experience, Air  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- cc 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 Latin American contact center outsourcing services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes AlmavivA with the 2020 Latin American Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for its emphasis on service improvements. Its use of advanced technologi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird client Business First Bancshares Inc., the holding company for b1BANK, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pedestal Bancshares Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pedestal Bank, in a deal valued at about $211 million. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Business First Bancshares has about 350 employees across 26 branches in Louisiana and Texas and oversees about $2.3 billion in  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - American also increases service to MIA from six cities in the U.S.; adds second daily flight to Rio de Janeiro * * * American Airlines and GOL, Brazil's largest airline, announced a new reciprocal codeshare agreement, giving customers access to 20 new destinations in South America. American will also increase service from Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG), adding a second daily flight this winter. The  more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release: Angelo State University has teamed up with Goodfellow Air Force Base (GAFB) to provide new educational opportunities for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel who have taken courses through the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). ASU and GAFB officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will allow DoD personnel who have been awarded at least a Level II Certification under the Defense Acq  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Arnold and Porter Kaye Scholer issued the following news on Feb. 6: Recently, Arnold & Porter received BP's 2019 Legal Diversity & Inclusion Award at a ceremony in Houston, Texas. The award annually honors outside counsel firms for their "extraordinary efforts and alignment with BP's commitment to diversity and inclusion." BP, which has a "strong commitment to supplier diversity," commended Arnold & Porter for its complementary commitment to championing diversity both with  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: What is the strongest inherited risk factor for heart disease and stroke? You probably haven't heard of it just yet - lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a). It is a lipoprotein that at high levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Currently there are no treatments that directly target Lp(a) levels, however, Baylor College of Medicine researchers are beginning trials to test two new drugs that  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: If binge-watching nominated movies and television shows is a part of your plans during awards season, keep in mind that sitting or lying down for long periods can impact your posture and lead to chronic pain. A Baylor College of Medicine physical therapist offers tips to help your posture and prevent pain. One of the biggest consequences of having bad posture is chronic lower back or neck pain, making i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: Turner Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder in girls where one of the two X sex chromosomes is either partially or completely missing. Some girls born with this condition have a heart defect. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Evenings with Genetics, a regular speaker series hosted by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, will discuss the genetics and state-of-the art heart care for children with Tur  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Former members of the U.S. Congress - Rep. Alan Steelman (R-TX 5th District, 1973-1976) and Rep. Chet Edwards (D-TX 11th and 17th Districts, 1991-2010) - will be joined by Baylor Law Professor Rory Ryan and Baylor History Professor Stephen Sloan, Ph.D., for a panel discussion and Q&A, "Investigating Impeachment: Context, Congress, and the Constitution," at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, on the fifth floor of the Cashion Academic C  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: The Navy has received the first CMV-22B Osprey built by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The latest variant brings proven tiltrotor capabilities designed specifically for carrier fleet operations. "The CMV-22 Osprey brings expanded capabilities not only to the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission but to the high-end fight. We are anxious to get i  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: Bell is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and providing safe and reliable aircraft to its customers. Bell's aircraft versatility and new technologies are essential for a variety of missions, especially parapublic operations. We are seeing major opportunities to grow and continue our helicopter operations in Europe. Macedonia's Ministry of Internal Affairs police helicopter unit   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Internationally acclaimed researcher, author and speaker Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, is bringing her influence and thought leadership to The University of Texas at Austin to facilitate a new leadership training program centered around courage, trust and vulnerability. As a visiting professor of management at the McCombs School of Business, Brown, who earned a bachelor's degree  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release: Cargill's animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot (382 bags, 50 lb each) of NutreBeef(R) Transition Pellet (MH) beef cattle feed because the product may contain mispackaged feed with elevated levels of monensin. The affected product was sold in Kansas and Texas. At elevated levels, monensin can be toxic   more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 8 -- UnitedHealthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group, issued the following news release: * * * - Accountable care relationship significantly increased annual preventive screenings for cancer and diabetes while lowering health care costs * * * Catalyst Health Network (Catalyst) and UnitedHealthcare's accountable care organization (ACO) has led to a significant increase in preventive screenings as well as a reduction in health care costs in North Texas since launching in   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: Celebrity divorce attorney, author, Family Law expert and CEO / Founder of online divorce platform it's over easy, Laura Wasser, and iHeartMedia, the No.1 commercial podcast publisher globally, announced a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast, "All's Fair with Laura Wasser." The first episode of the podcast comes out on February 11 and features special guest Kim Kardashian West. In the premiere episode, Wasser and Kardashi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2020 U.S. house candidate for Texas (district 12), Chris Putnam, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. The TX CD-12 election is scheduled for March 3, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Philip Blumel commented on Putna  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) reported fourth-quarter 2019 earnings of $0.7 billion, or $0.65 per share, compared with fourth-quarter 2018 earnings of $1.9 billion, or $1.61 per share. Excluding special items, fourth-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings were $0.8 billion, or $0.76 per share, compared with fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.13 per share. Special item  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a chain of combined restaurant and gift stores, issued the following news: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(R) is proud to announce its newest location in Rockwall, Texas. Starting Monday, Feb. 3, Cracker Barrel will open its doors to families in Rockwall, who will experience a restaurant that combines dining and shopping as a seamless experience in a relaxing, comfortable environment. Cracker Barrel will share its popular homestyl  more

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport issued the following news release: Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport joined more than 250 transportation leaders in signing the Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking pledge on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The pledge was among the "100 Pledges in 100 Days" announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao focused on efforts to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector. Secretary Cha  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Dallas ISD is introducing Let's Talk! - a new means of promoting open dialogue between the community and district staff. The launch of this new online engagement tool will make it easier than ever for stakeholders to reach district and school leadership and receive a timely reply. Let's Talk! enables anyone to submit a question, comment, concern, or compliment about the district or schools 24 hou  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 3 -- 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. Th  more

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport issued the following news release: * * * - Dallas Representative Matrice Ellis-Kirk elected chair - Fort Worth Representative Henry Borbolla elected Vice Chair * * * The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board elected new officers during its February 2020 meeting. Dallas representative Matrice Ellis-Kirk will serve as chair. The election comes at the end of term for Fort Worth representative William Meadows, w  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced Mimic(TM) Field 3D, an immersive training experience designed to help new and incoming workers gain a deep understanding of how changes in the field impact industrial plant processes. This virtual reality-based (VR) solution gives personnel simulated hands-on experience to prepare for any plant event, helping them make better decisions regarding oper  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Brian Kwok has been named to the 2020 Lawyers of Color Power List. The 5th Annual Power List highlights the nation's most influential minority attorneys and non-minority diversity advocates. Brian and other honorees will be celebrated at a reception Feb. 26 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. "We are proud that Brian has been recognized for his contributions to the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Hines issued the following news release: Hines, the international real estate firm, announced that it has opened a new investment and development office in Raleigh, North Carolina. The office will be led by Paul Zarian, who will be responsible for sourcing and executing new development and investment opportunities in the market. Currently in the area, Hines, along with co-developer and partner, Columbia Development Group, LLC and USAA Real Estate, are developing Fento  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that Los Angeles partner Roland Juarez has been named one of Los Angeles Business Journal's Top Minority Attorneys. A partner in the firm's labor and employment practice, Roland handles high-stakes employment cases with an innovative approach. His experience includes class actions, non-compete, non-solicitation and employee raiding cases, discrimination, harassment, disability,   more

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 6 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Allen Lawrence, wrapping up a long career as an electrical engineer, was serious about moving his astronomy hobby beyond the 20-inch telescope he'd hauled to star parties under the dark skies of Texas and Arizona. So in 2011 - in his late 60s, after 30 years of operating his own consulting firm around Green Bay, Wisconsin - he enrolled in some courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release, dated Feb. 3: JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) announced the appointment of six accomplished vice presidents, each bringing years of leadership, innovation, and expertise to the Company. "We continue to build a strong and talented team of leaders at JCPenney who will champion us through our Plan for Renewal," said Jill Soltau, chief executive officer. "These appointments ensure we are set up f  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 7 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) is unfolding a new assortment of jeans with a complete reimagination of its a.n.a brand, focused on the denim customers love and a size-inclusive selection for all body shapes and sizes. The brand's new look is the result of extensive customer research and establishes a.n.a as the Company's denim lifestyle brand for women. Under the direction of Michelle Wlazlo  more

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: Starting Friday, February 7, the Job Creators Network (JCN), led by Chief Communications Officer (CCO) Elaine Parker, will start their "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" bus tour, in which JCN will crisscross New Hampshire ahead of the state's primary, following Bernie Sanders and several other presidential candidates and spreading the message of "Socialism takes, Capitalism creates." For five days, Ms. Parker and JCN and will b  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - The newly constructed self-storage facility houses 872 climate-controlled units * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the sale of Lakewood Self Storage, an 872-unit, climate-controlled, newly constructed self-storage facility in the Denver-area community of Lakewood, Colorado. JLL marketed the property on behalf the seller, Banner Lakewood Storage, LLC, an affiliate of Banner Real Estate  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - JLL arranged the sale and financing for the Harker Heights center * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has closed the sale of and arranged financing for Market Heights Shopping Center, a 417,167-square-foot regional lifestyle center in the heart of Central Texas in Harker Heights. JLL worked on behalf of an institutional seller and procured the buyer, Direct Retail Partners, in an off-market transa  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University and Lumberton ISD have partnered to send a science experiment on a mission to the Mission to the International Space Station. In the fall of 2019, Lumberton ISD enlisted its students to participate in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program through the non-profit organization, The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education. "I saw this opportunity for our students to participate in a real-wo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- Longhorn Network, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release: Nearly 50 softball games and 32 baseball matchups, along with extensive Olympic sports coverage, highlight Longhorn Network's 2020 spring programming schedule. With the return of Game Plan with David Pierce, as well as several spring sports in action, LHN is a one-stop shop for all things Texas all the live long day. Texas Softball Preseason No. 6 Texas is already poised for the postseason, wi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has approved an updated Water Management Plan that governs how the Lower Colorado River Authority manages lakes Buchanan and Travis. LCRA submitted the revised plan for approval in 2019 after extensive meetings with interested groups throughout the lower Colorado River basin. "This plan has greater protections for 'firm' customers such as cities and in  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has appointed Sharon Rachal to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Champaign-Springfield, IL (DMA #88), including WCIA-TV (CBS), WCIX-TV (MyNet) and WCIA.com. Ms. Rachal will begin her duties on February 10, and report to Ron Romines, Seni  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has promoted Andrew Wyatt to manage all of the company's broadcast and digital operations in the Washington, D.C. (DMA #7) area. In his new role, Mr. Wyatt will have oversight responsibility for WDCW-TV and DCW50.com, in addition to his current duties as Vice President   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: A perceptible shift in facility owners' focus from cost savings to service outcomes, user experience, and business productivity is opening up the market for integrated facility management (IFM). IFM is expected to increase its share of the total addressable FM market from 10.3% in 2  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: * * * - Prohibits Installation of cast iron pipes - Adds New Requirements for Incident/Accident Reporting * * * New pipeline safety rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas prohibit natural gas distribution pipeline operators from installing underground cast iron, wrought iron or bare steel pipelines. Other new pipeline safety requirements require operators to more thoroughly assess the pot  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Railroad Commission of Texas announces new directors for the gency's Surface Mining and Reclamation Division and the Communications Division. Brent A. Elliott is the SMRD director and R.J. DeSilva is the Communications director effective. "R.J. and Brent bring extensive knowledge and experience to their new roles at the RRC," said Wei Wang, Executive Director to the Railroad Commission. "As our age  more

VICTORIA, Texas, Feb. 6 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: A $100,000 disaster preparation grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund has allowed the University of Houston-Victoria to purchase a backup power generator to help supply power to Jaguar Hall Dining during a power outage. The generator, located behind Jaguar Hall, 2705 Houston Highway, will be able to power UHV's dining hall to help meet basic power and communication needs of the unive  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey: The Senate voted to fully acquit President Donald J. Trump of both articles of impeachment submitted by the U.S. House. Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey commented: "The Senate confirmed what we knew on day one - President Donald Trump did nothing wrong. "Unfortunately Democrats took their partisan game to the next level and wasted immense taxpayer dollars on this sha  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Dean and incoming provost Reginald DesRoches, electrical and computer engineer Gene Frantz earn prestigious honor * * * Reginald DesRoches, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of Engineering, and Gene Frantz, a professor in the practice of electrical and computer engineering, both at Rice University's Brown School of Engineering, have been named to the National Academy of Engineers. DesRoches, who will beco  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release on Feb. 4: * * * - Capsule neural network predicts extreme weather with WWII-era analog forecasts * * * Rice University engineers have created a deep learning computer system that taught itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like heat waves, up to five days in advance using minimal information about current weather conditions. Ironically, Rice's self-learning "capsule neural ne  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: When city councils are elected by district rather than at large, spending on noninfrastructure projects increases, and the impact is not necessarily good, according to new research from a Rice University economist. "The Impact of Court-Ordered District Elections on City Finances" will appear in an upcoming edition of the Journal of Law and Economics and is authored by Richard Boylan, a professor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice University bioengineers 3D-print implants to seed multiple layers of tissue * * * Who ever said bioengineers can't get their groove on? The Rice University team led by Antonios Mikos says otherwise with its development of a groovy method to seed sophisticated, 3D-printed tissue-engineering scaffolds with living cells to help heal injuries. The researchers are literally carving gro  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The Iowa caucuses debacle raises more questions than answers, and a Rice University voting security expert is available to weigh in. The fiasco comes after the Iowa Democratic Party rolled out an app used to gather caucus results. A small company developed the app in just two months and didn't test it on a large scale before it was deployed to help count the first votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, accordin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Policy that raises barriers to international trade does not bode well for U.S. and global energy security, according to a new research paper by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and at the Korea Energy Economics Institute. "Mercantilism's Groundhog Day: The U.S.-China Trade War and Some Regional Energy Market Implications" was authored by Kenneth Medlock an  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced yesterday it will share $667 million with its Employees through its ProfitSharing Plan for 2019, which includes a discretionary, incremental profitsharing award for compensation from The Boeing Company related to the 2019 financial impact of the MAX groundings. This $667 million profitsharing award is equivalent to $1.8 million a day and is more than six weeks' pay for eve  more

STANFORD, California, Feb. 5 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * - Obtaining documented status leaves some migrants more fearful of deportation, finds Stanford sociologist Asad L. Asad in an in-depth study of Latin American immigrants living in Dallas, Texas. * * * For some Latin American immigrants living in Dallas, Texas, holding a legal status - like a green card - does not stop them from fearing deportation. If anything, it can make so  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: * * * - Complete TDLR list available online * * * The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has released the newest list of people who are no longer authorized to perform or offer to perform licensed services in Texas. TDLR urges consumers not to hire unlicensed service providers. "People working in professions and industries without the proper license can pose a risk to your   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced KVUE, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Austin, will host a live debate between the Texas Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, February 18 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (CT) as part of KVUE's Emmy-winning VOTE TEXAS initiative. Partnering with KVUE to host and distribute the debate are The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit news organization that   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 6 [TNSgrants] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Researchers in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University have been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE). Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, associate professor, and Dr. Joseph Sang-II Kwon, assistant professor, are leading the research project aimed at enhancing the productivity of unconventional fossil fuel reservoirs. Their re  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: Baby diapers, contact lenses and gelatin dessert. While seemingly unrelated, these items have one thing in common -- they're made of highly absorbent substances called hydrogels that have versatile applications. Recently, a type of biodegradable hydrogel, dubbed microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogel, has gained much attention for its potential to del  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Manny Garcia on Feb. 5: In a bombshell developing story, the Texas Secretary of State has told officials of the Texas Democratic Party that it will not be able to report delegate totals on election night for the Texas Presidential Primary [Texas Tribune, February 5, 2020]. Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia issued the following statement: "The sanctity of the vote is sa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on Feb. 3: Today is the voter registration deadline for the Texas Primary. Texas Democrats are expecting high voter registration numbers, proving once again that Texas Democrats are fired up and ready to win in November. The deadline to register to vote in Texas is TODAY, February 3. Texans can visit MyTexasVotes.com to register to vote or update their home address if they've moved.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gilberto Hinojosa on the State of the Union Address: "Congresswoman Escobar's leadership exemplifies what it means to be a Texas Democrat. The contrast between Trump and Congresswoman Escobar couldn't be clearer. "Congresswoman Escobar offered a picture of an America that is warm and full of hope. Nuestra congresista nos ha hecho orgullosos. "After three years in office, Trump has failed to deliver.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: Fifteen people have been named to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's new Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Workgroup. The statewide workgroup will provide input, advice and recommendations to TDLR and the Texas Department of Agriculture on the orderly transfer of the motor fuel quality and metering program. Senate Bill 2119 in the 86thLegislature moved oversight of the Mot  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: Thanks to a law passed during the last legislative session(SB 1200), military spouses who move to Texas and hold certain occupational licenses in other states now have several avenues available to them for working in Texas. Depending on their preference, they can now apply to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for: * Option 1: a three-year license; * Option2: a three-year  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anali Alanis and Juan Diego "Johnny" Huizar to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2023, respectively. The board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 cities. Anali Alanis of Pha  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Walker Moody to the Governor's University Research Initiative Advisory Board for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. The board was established to assist the Office of the Governor with the review and evaluation of applications for funding of grant proposals, and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of those applications. Walker N. Moody of Houston is the pr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 3: Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the Texas Music Office on its 30th anniversary. The Texas Music Office (TMO) serves the Texas music industry by creating new opportunities and connecting businesses in communities all across the state. The TMO acts as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, serves as a liaison between music businesses and government agencies, publicizes significant de  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 4 on President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear and compelling vision for our nation--one where all Americans have access to even greater opportunity and shared prosperity. "Through the first three years of his presidency, President Trump has kept his promises to protect America's national security, make our communities safer, and build an economy that lifts   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: As a state and nation shaped by the diversity of our citizens, it is vital we recognize and celebrate the different races, nationalities, and backgrounds of the land we love. Having faced slavery, many forms of oppression, deep-rooted adversity, and the life-threatening dangers of demanding equality and change, African-Americans are imbued with a unique strength and resilience, and their contributions and ach  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The Office of the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) held its inaugural meeting at the Texas State Capitol. The meeting included discussions on the structure and vision for the task force, and served as a kick-off for phase one of the task force--which will include the development of best practices for the collection, preservation, tracking, analysis, and destruction of evidence in sexual  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas announced that Rachelle Robles has been promoted to lead the agency's legal division as Director. The agency's attorneys serve Texans by representing commission staff in litigation concerning electric, water and telecommunications issues. "Rachelle embodies the agency's core commitment to fairness, ethics and integrity," said PUC Executive Director, John P  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Texas State Securities Board issued the following news release: In 2019, the Texas State Securities Board took enforcement actions that resulted in the repayment of $2.58 million to investors and $575,000 in fines paid to the State of Texas. The funds returned to investors came through administrative orders, a civil court forfeiture order, and rescission offers the State Securities Board negotiated with firms and individuals. In criminal enforcement, the State Sec  more

DUMAS, Texas, Feb. 8 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: Overlay work on US 87 south of Dumas in Moore County is on hold after the contractor, Highway Contractors, Inc., was declared in default of the contract for non-performance. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is now working with the contractor's surety (bond holder) on the next steps to complete the project. TxDOT maintenance forces will continue to work diligently to make necessary repairs as   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: The Texas Democratic Party announced the details of our new innovative Voter Protection program in partnership with Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action. The program will be the largest in Texas history and make it easier--not harder--for Texans to vote. Texas Republicans have made it harder to vote at every turn, by implementing restrictive voting policies such as voter ID restrictions, shortening the days of  more

LOS FRESNOS, Texas, Feb. 8 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: On Jan. 25, 2020, remote cameras captured the first-ever ocelot using one of the wildlife crossings under FM 106 (General Brandt Road) in Cameron County. The five-year-old male ocelot, known as OM331, crossed from north to south using one of the eight wildlife crossings that lead to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife crossings are structures that allow animals to cross human-made bar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - UH Researcher Examines Self-Digestion Mechanism in Persister Cells * * * A University of Houston engineering professor is examining the life cycle of stubborn, drug-resistant persister cells in recurrent infections to find a way to destroy them. Persister cells are non-growing cell subpopulations observed in many pathogenic bacteria and they certainly live up to their name - they persis  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 8 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: University of Texas at Dallas researchers are breathing new life into an old MRI contrast agent by attaching it to a plant virus and wrapping it in a protective chemical cage. The novel strategy is aimed at developing a completely organic and biodegradable compound that would eliminate the need to use heavy metals such as gadolinium in contrast agents, said Dr. Jeremiah  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: A new Comet Solar Racing team at The University of Texas at Dallas is in it for the long haul. Members of the student-led club will be competing in solar vehicle challenges to show the viability of alternative fuel-based transportation. Their goal is to build an energy-positive vehicle: one that produces more electricity than it uses, can drive 1,500 to 1,800 miles and will help raise awarene  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The National Academy of Engineering has elected Robert B. Gilbert, professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas of Austin, as a new member of the prestigious academy. Election to the academy is among the highest professional distinctions for an engineer. Membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering resear  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Feb. 5: * * * - MD Anderson-developed cell therapy results in no major toxicities in Phase I/IIa trial for relapsed and refractory hematologic cancers * * * According to results from a Phase I/IIa trial at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, treatment with cord blood-derived chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) natural killer (NK)-cell therapy targ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A team of chemical engineers has developed a new way to produce medicines and chemicals on demand and preserve them using portable "biofactories" embedded in water-based gels called hydrogels. The approach could help people in remote villages or on military missions, where the absence of pharmacies, doctor's offices or even basic refrigeration makes it hard to access critical medicines, dail  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - Adelfa B. Callejo Courtroom creates space for learning, community * * * The Pre-Law Center at The University of Texas at Arlington now has a courtroom to call its own. The Adelfa B. Callejo Courtroom was recently inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that revealed the new quarters. The space will serve as a practice area for mock trial and moot court participants, as well as   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 7 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA study examines potential sources of groundwater contamination in private wells * * * A study led by environmental researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington suggests a disconnect between the perception of groundwater contamination and the extent to which that contamination is attributable to oil and natural gas extraction. Members of the Colla  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Infectious disease researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions in Hong Kong, mainland China and France have concluded there is a high probability that the deadly Wuhan coronavirus spread beyond Wuhan and other quarantined cities before Chinese officials were able to put a quarantine in place. At least 128 cities in China outside of the quarantine zone, including c  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Assessment of circulating tumor cells at first clinic visit predicted relapse within six months; may help identify patients likely to benefit from rigorous imaging surveillance and additional therapy * * * A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that circulating tumor cells (CTCs), a form of liquid biopsy, was independently   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * - Known as "the powerhouse of the cell," mitochondria play key role in tumorigenesis * * * A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center furthered understanding about mitochondria, the cell components known as the "powerhouse of the cell." Knowing more about the genome is crucial given that mitochondria play important roles in tumorige  more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 8 [TNSgrants] -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas is leading a team with members from around the world to create an international data trust improving the measurement and analysis of open access book usage. The new data trust, funded through a $1.2 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (https://mellon.org/), will be the first of its kind for scholarly publishing, enabling universities and publishers   more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Complex organic chemistry experiments often take days or weeks to conduct in a laboratory, but not anymore. Oliviero Andreussi has created a virtual organic chemistry laboratory inside a supercomputer to conduct these same experiments in a matter of minutes. By using computational chemistry, the University of North Texas assistant professor will begin cycling through scientific databases listing thousands  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release on Feb. 5: * * * - Cyclical amplification could allow doctors a 'look into the future' to pursue correct treatment * * * Scientists have found a way to distinguish between two progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA), using a technology developed by a researcher at The University of Texas Health Sci  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: A regulator of gene expression, retinoid X receptor (RXR), can boost scavenging cells in their mission to clear the brain of dead cells and debris after a stroke, thus limiting inflammation and improving recovery, according to preclinical research led by Jarek Aronowski, MD, PhD, of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The di  more

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: UTRGV graduate student Ruben Garcia is focused on learning about the medical and business fields for a project. But he isn't earning a graduate degree in medicine or business; he's a student in the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science. "This is completely new to me, so it's very exciting," said Garcia, a Pharr native. Garcia is working on a project called Vaquero Boot   more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 7 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release on Feb. 6: The University of Texas Rio Grande School of Medicine and Brownsville ISD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program to be implemented in two schools. TCHATT connects children and adolescents with mental health services in the K-12 school system via telemedicine. Under the program, licensed physicians and pro  more

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Feb. 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: Dr. Laura Seligman, a professor in the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science, has been elected president of the national Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) for 2020-2021. Seligman said the position is an honor and a chance to bring national attention to the university in the field of psychology. "I feel a sense of duty to both the organization and the uni  more

SURFSIDE, Florida, Feb. 8 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Head Bartender Valentino Longo has been named North America's Most Imaginative Bartender presented by Bombay Sapphire Gin. The creative genius behind Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar won the 13th Annual Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition. From New Orleans to Texas, and all the way north of the border in Ontario, Canada, twelve finalists made the trip   more

CANYON, Texas, Feb. 6 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Newly recognized as Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Zenobia Harris Bivens will speak at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 at the Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall as part of the 2020 Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) and Communication Week. As all DLS events, the presentation is free and open to the public. Zenobia Harris Bivens Bivens is a WT alumna who graduated with a degree in broadcasting. She clerked for the Chief Judge of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market and Amazon will celebrate Valentine's Day by bringing back a special discount for Prime members on sustainably sourced roses from Feb. 7-14. Prime members can purchase two dozen Whole Trade Guarantee roses for just $19.99, while supplies last. On Feb. 14, customers at Whole Food Market stores across the U.S. can have their bouquets festively wrapped while picking up other gifts and shopping. Plus,  more