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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday March 01, 2020 ( 71 items )  

2020 National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award Finalists Announced
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 50 finalists for the 33rd annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists honored at the We Are Broadcasters Celebration, held Tuesday, April 21 during the 2020 NAB Show in  more

2020 Specialty Equipment Market Association Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition Kicks Off During Spring Break
DIAMOND BAR, California, Feb. 27 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: The SEMA Battle of the Builders(R) Young Guns Regional Competition makes its 2020 debut at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas. Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Young Guns competition is open to anyone ages 27 or younger (as of Nov. 6, 2020) who builds their vehicle primarily on their own. Interested builders are encouraged to register immediatel  more

ACLU of Indiana Issues Statement on Panhandling Amendment Legislation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following statement: The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee amended SB 335 to include a panhandling amendment Wednesday. "The panhandling amendment in SB 335 is an unconstitutional attack on free speech that targets those who are most vulnerable. "In committee hearings, proponents of the amendment claimed that this was modeled after a Texas panhandling ordinance implied to have been approved by th  more

ACLU of Texas Issues Statement on Harris County DA Ogg Plan
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statement by Policy Director Sarah Labowitz: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced a new program to allow private attorneys to prosecute certain misdemeanor cases instead of county prosecutors. "District Attorney Kim Ogg should be focused on implementing long-promised reforms to make all communities safer and diverting people from entering an already-overwhelmed criminal justice system. "Og  more

ACLU of Texas Sues Seven Texas Cities Over Anti-Abortion Ordinances
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: The ACLU of Texas and ACLU National filed a lawsuit to challenge the ordinances in seven cities in east Texas that prohibit abortion providers and advocates from operating within their city limits. The ACLU is representing two organizations - Lilith Fund and Texas Equal Access Fund (TEA Fund) - labeled "criminal entities" by the cities for their pro-abortion views. Both organizations suppo  more

ACLU Sues Seven Texas Cities Over Anti-Abortion Ordinances
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The ACLU of Texas and ACLU National filed a lawsuit to challenge the ordinances in seven cities in east Texas that prohibit abortion providers and advocates from operating within their city limits. The ACLU is representing two organizations - Lilith Fund a  more

Additional Person With Positive Coronavirus Test Coming to Med Center
OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 26 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release on Feb. 25: An additional American who was evacuated to the United States from the Diamond Princess cruise ship is being transferred to UNMC/Nebraska Medicine for monitoring for the coronavirus. This person has tested positive for the disease but was originally being monitored in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. This individual is the spouse of one of the 13 people who arrived in Omaha for   more

AeroDef Manufacturing: Smart Technologies, Collaborative Intelligence, and New Products/Services
DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: AeroDef Manufacturing is an aerospace and defense manufacturing conference and trade show. Produced by SME, in partnership with industry OEMs, AeroDef, to be held March 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas, fosters innovation across the extended enterprise to reduce costs, expedite production times and maintain manufacturing competitiveness in the global economy. AeroDef showcases advanced technologi  more

Aerospace Industries Association Presents Inaugural 'The Wright Stuff Award' to Representative Mac Thornberry
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release on Feb. 27: The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) honored U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, as the inaugural recipient of "The Wright Stuff Award" at a Capitol Hill reception on February 26. Representative Thornberry's leadership and policy contributions to America's national and economic security during his 25 years in Con  more

American Angus Association Champions Named at 2020 Florida State Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- The American Angus Association issued the following news release: Angus exhibitors led 127 entries at the 2020 Florida State Fair Angus Show, February 6 in Tampa, Fla. Mitch Thomas, Raymondville, Texas, evaluated the 95 females, 21 bulls and 11 cow-calf pairs before selecting champions. Alvarez Primo C021 claimed grand champion bull honors. Austin Alvarez, Dade City, Fla., owns the March 2018 son of Colburn Primo 5153. SFG King 3107 won reserve grand champion   more

American Angus Association: Harlow Gorman Earns Junior Bronze, Silver Awards
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri, Feb. 27 -- The American Angus Association issued the following news release: Harlow Gorman, Olton, Texas, has earned the National Junior Angus Association's (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association(R) in Saint Joseph, Mo. Gorman is the 11-year-old daughter of Jay and Dusty Gorman and attends the Olton Independent School District. She is a member of the NJAA and the Texas Junior Angus Ass  more

American Heart Association: National Collaboration Aims to Raise Blood Pressure Control Rates
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 29 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: In a move toward meeting goals for better cardiovascular health in the United States over the next decade, the American Heart Association is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Hypertension Control Roundtable (NHCR)(R) along with other founding members in a public, private and non-profit collaboration committed to increasing blood pressure control rates to 80% by 2025. Curre  more

American Heart Association: Non-Invasive, Self-Adhesive Sensor Predicted Worsening Heart Failure in Veterans
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Wearing a removable, adhesive patch sensor accurately predicted worsening heart failure and the need for hospitalization several days before heart failure hospitalization occurred among veterans with heart failure, according to research published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Heart Failure. The participants in the LINK-HF multi-center study consisted of one hundred heart failu  more

American Heart Association: Non-Invasive, Self-Adhesive Sensor Predicted Worsening Heart Failure in Veterans
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Wearing a removable, adhesive patch sensor accurately predicted worsening heart failure and the need for hospitalization several days before heart failure hospitalization occurred among veterans with heart failure, according to research published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Heart Failure. The participants in the LINK-HF multi-center study consisted of one hundred heart failu  more

American Heart Association: Slow, Steady Increase in Exercise Intensity is Best for Heart Health -- Much More Is Not Always Much Better
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise - such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise - can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) or heart attacks, according to a new Scientific Statement "Exercise-Related Acute Cardiovasc  more

American Heart Association: Specific Gut Bacteria May Be Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Feb. 24: Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to and predict the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension. PAH is a chronic and progressive disease in which the arteries that supply blood to the lungs are constricted, resulting in sympt  more

American Heart Association: Telecommunicator CPR Can Save More Lives From Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: A high-quality telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) program can save more lives from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and strengthen the chain of survival, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. The statement published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association. Each year in the United   more

American Library Association: Sol Maria Lopez Awarded 2020 Lois Mai Chan Professional Development Grant
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 29 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The 2020 Lois Mai Chan Professional Development Grant has been awarded to Sol Maria Lopez, Media Cataloging Coordinator at the Norlin Library, University of Colorado, Boulder. Lopez holds an MSLS from the University of North Texas and a BA in Psychology and Linguistics from New Mexico State University at Las Cruces. The Lois Mai Chan Professional Development Grant was established in 2017 by the Ca  more

American Payroll Association: California Electronic Child Support Payment Changes Coming in April
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 29 -- The American Payroll Association issued the following news: California employers should know that as of Monday, April 20, 2020, all ACH debit and credit card payments for child support will be processed by ExpertPay. Child support payments will no longer be processed by the California State Disbursement Unit. This does not affect employers that pay via ACH credit [California Child Support Services, Employer Resource Center]. After April 20, 2020, employers will b  more

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis & Vascular Biology Journal Issues Research Articles in February 2020 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: Basic Sciences: * Short-Term Exposure to Waterpipe/Hookah Smoke Triggers a Hyperactive Platelet Activation State and Increases the Risk of Thrombogenesis * Shear Stress Regulation of Endothelial Glycocalyx Structure Is Determined by Glucobiosynthesis * Interference With ESAM (End  more

Baylor Scott & White Health Opens New Sports and Orthopedic Center in Waco
WACO, Texas, Feb. 29 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: Baylor Scott & White Health today opened a new facility designed to promote the community's health while advancing sports medicine and injury prevention across the region. The 106,000-square-foot, four-story Baylor Scott & White Sports and Orthopedic Center is supported by philanthropists Ted and Sue Getterman and brings together a full spectrum of sports medicine, orthopedic and sports performance service  more

Baylor Scott & White Holdings Board of Trustees Names Four New Trustees
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: Baylor Scott & White Health announced the addition of four new members to the Baylor Scott & White Holdings Board of Trustees. They join the board at a time of great transformation in the healthcare industry and will provide guidance and oversight to the System as it continues to lead the industry. "As we focus on tackling the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, our board will benefit by the uniq  more

Baylor Scott & White's Glenda Tanner Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple Announces Construction of New Radiation Oncology Facility
TEMPLE, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release: Baylor Scott & White Health"s Glenda Tanner Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center (VCTC) - Temple announces construction of a new radiation oncology facility that will benefit Central Texas patients being treated for cancer. With new radiation treatment equipment and more room for procedures, the facility will be able to treat up to 70 patients per day. Located on the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temp  more

CAIR-DFW Survey: Almost Half of Muslim Students Say They Have Been Bullied
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Dallas Fort-Worth (CAIR-DFW), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, released a new report, "Singled Out: Islamophobia in the Classroom and the Impact of Discrimination on Muslim Students" indicating that 48 percent of respondents say they experienced some type of bullying -- nearly doub  more

Center for Biological Diversity: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Failure to Update Plan to Save Houston Toads
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Feb. 24: The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration for failing to update a deficient, 35-year-old recovery plan for Houston toads. This critically endangered species is now found only in the central coastal region of Texas, and fewer than 1,000 adults may remain in the wild. Today's lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court for the District of Columbia, notes that the Houston toad  more

Center for Biological Diversity: Legal Victory Secures Habitat Protection for Two Central Texas Salamanders
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: * * * - Urban Sprawl Threatens Georgetown, Salado Salamanders' Freshwater Habitat * * * The Center for Biological Diversity won a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate protected critical habitat in central Texas for the Georgetown and Salado salamanders by Aug. 12, 2021. Habitat loss and degradation from urban sprawl are pushing these species toward extinction.   more

Center for Biological Diversity: Nearly 500,000 Acres Proposed as Protected Habitat for Western Cuckoo
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Feb. 27 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: * * * - Rivers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Utah to See Better Protection * * * In response to litigation and decades of advocacy by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed 493,665 acres, including more than 1,200 linear miles in seven states, as protected critical habitat for western yellow-billed cuckoos. The mig  more

Cheetah Cubs at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are First Ever Born via In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfers
POWELL, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news release on Feb. 24: In a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough, two cheetah cubs have been born through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer into a surrogate mother at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The births are the result of careful planning and innovative medical expertise through a partnership between the Columbus Zoo, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Ro  more

Circulation Journal Issues Research Articles in Feb. 25, 2020 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 25, 2020 edition: * Predicting Benefit From Evolocumab Therapy in Patients With Atherosclerotic Disease Using a Genetic Risk Score: Results From the FOURIER Trial * Patients With High Genome-Wide Polygenic Risk Scores for Coronary Artery Disease May Receive Greater Clinical Benefit From Alirocumab Treatment in the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Trial * Result  more

Coalition of Industry, Federal and Nonprofit Partners Support Habitat for Fish & Wildlife in the Pecos River Watershed
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative supports cutting-edge research on critical species and the implementation of proven conservation strategies Pecos River Canyon * * * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the U.S.D.A.'s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and a coalition of seven oil and gas corporations announced a number of early successes result  more

Communications Workers Contract With AT&T Extended for Southwest Mobility Workers
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The Communications Workers of America issued the following news release: * * * - Contract covers more than 8,000 AT&T Mobility workers in the Southwest * * * The Communications Workers of America and AT&T have agreed to extend the AT&T Mobility Southwest contract, which was set to expire at midnight last night, February 21, 2020, until 11:59 pm on February 22, 2020 to allow additional time to resolve outstanding issues. The CWA AT&T Southwest Mobility contract cove  more

Consumer Group Applauds Arizona Governor's Move to Block Overzealous Natural Gas Ban Trend
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Feb. 25: Consumer Energy Alliance, the leading voice for sensible energy policies for families and businesses, applauds Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey for signing Arizona Bill 2686, which protects the right of the state, local communities and families to make rational, smart energy choices that will help ensure affordable, reliable and environmentally-responsible energy policy for all Arizonans. The bill would p  more

Consumer Group Applauds Bipartisan Energy Bill Needed for Our Future
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: Consumer Energy Alliance applauds Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Manchin for their bipartisan leadership in putting forward the American Energy Innovation Act, which sets the tone of collaboration and cooperation America must embrace to meet our energy needs and improve our world-leading environmental stewardship. CEA has long supported efforts to improve energy efficiency and promote emissions reduct  more

Drinks With Added Sugars Linked to Lipid Imbalance, Which Increases CVD Risk
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Drinking 12 ounces of sugary drinks more than once per day is linked to lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), ("good" cholesterol), and higher levels of triglycerides, in middle aged and older adults, both of which have been shown to increase risk of cardiovascular disease. These results are from a new observational study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association,  more

Electronic Security Association: Three Threats to the Image of the Industry
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news on Feb. 24: Electronic security companies face threats to their positive image in this hyperconnected age. The industry sits in the crossfire, as the technology we use to provide security and peace of mind faces attacks from all sides. As connected devices, high quality cameras and affordable DIY solutions have saturated the market, so have individuals and groups taking advantage of these technologies' grow  more

Geological Society: Go Texas--Recent Geological Advances of the Gulf and South-Central Region
BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 28 -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: On 8-10 March 2020, geoscientists from the South-Central region of the U.S. and beyond will convene in Fort Worth, Texas, to discuss new science, expand on existing science, and explore the unique geologic features of the region and beyond. The meeting will host a broad diversity of technical sessions, reflecting contributions from the South-Central regional section of GSA. "There are sessions re  more

Hidalgo County Student Wins Texas Farm Bureau Free Enterprise Speech Contest
WACO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: A high school junior from Hidalgo County took first place and a $6,000 scholarship as winner of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Free Enterprise Speech Contest. Cooper Ford, son of Cleve and Miriam Ford of Weslaco, topped 12 other speakers from across Texas in the annual contest. At Weslaco High School, Ford is a member of the National Honor Society and Weslaco FFA Chapter, where he serves as an officer and competes in sp  more

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Releases STEM Report, Rethinking Policy, Practice for STEM Education
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 29 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released a STEM report with recommendations to help increase the talent pipeline through collaboration with various industries and leaders. The report, "Rethinking Policy and Practice for STEM Education: New Hispanic Perspectives," focuses on educational opportunities that can help increase Hispanic representation in sc  more

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities: Five Students Receive Scholarships as Part of Emerging Leaders Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted an Emerging Leaders Summit, focused on career development, at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The one-day event held on Feb. 25, 2020, at the MSU campus in Denver, Colo., brought together over 60 local students from five area colleges and universities to network with professionals and corporate representativ  more

Innocence Project: United State Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition in Death Row Case of Rodney Reed
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Innocence Project issued the following news release on Feb. 24: The United States Supreme Court denied a cert petition by Rodney Reed asking the Court to review a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' rejection of critical evidence of innocence in his 1998 conviction for the murder of Stacey Stites. The petition asked the United States Supreme Court to review new and comprehensive evidence of innocence that both negates the state's case against Reed, and confirms the police  more

Job Creators Network Reacts to Bernie Sanders' Win in Nevada Caucus
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' caucus win in Nevada tonight poses a dangerous precedent for the direction that democrat voters are leaning towards. Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO of the Job Creators Network, released the following statement: "Senator Sanders' third strong showing in the Democratic caucuses is an alarming result for the country. His socialist agenda is a full frontal attack   more

League of Conservation Voters: Leading Progressive Organizations Invest $1.2 Million in Major Campaign to Elect Jessica Cisneros
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: * * * - NARAL Pro-Choice America, LCV Victory Fund, MoveOn Political Action, Planned Parenthood Votes, and EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! Have Banded Together to Defeat Anti-Choice Congressman Henry Cuellar * * * A coalition of leading progressive organizations have invested $1.2 million in Texas' 28th congressional district in support of Jessica Cisneros' primary campaign against anti-choice, anti-union, a  more

LULAC Vows to Continue Fighting for One-Person, One-Vote Voting Rights Principal in Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The League of United Latin American Citizens issued the following statement on Feb. 26 by President Domingo Garcia: * * * - Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Will Appeal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in the Case Involving Texas' Winner-Take-All System * * * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement regarding today's decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to uphold  more

NARAL Pro-Choice America: Leading Progressive Organizations Invest $1.2 Million in Major Campaign to Elect Jessica Cisneros
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: * * * - NARAL Pro-Choice America, LCV Victory Fund, MoveOn Political Action, Planned Parenthood Votes, and EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! Have Banded Together to Defeat Anti-Choice Congressman Henry Cuellar * * * A coalition of leading progressive organizations have invested $1.2 million in Texas' 28th congressional district in support of Jessica Cisneros' primary campaign against anti-choice, anti-union, anti-envir  more

National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation Name New Board Officers at the 2020 Commodity Classic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Association of Wheat Growers issued the following news release: The National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation wrapped up the 2020 Commodity Classic with a new slate of officers. NAWG President and Lavon, Texas farmer Ben Scholz has passed the gavel down to Vice President Dave Milligan, a farmer from Michigan. Washington farmer Nicole Berg moved up the ranks of leadership becoming NAWG's new Vice President. Brent Cheyne, wheat fa  more

National Cotton Council: High Cotton Winners Recognized
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 29 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: Recipients of the 2020 Farm Press-Cotton Foundation High Cotton Awards and regions they represent are: Larry Ford, Greenwood, Fla., Southeast; Matt/Kelly Griggs, Humboldt, Tenn., Mid-South; Dan Smith, Lockney, Texas, Southwest; and Greg Wuertz, Coolidge, Ariz., West. These cotton producers and their families were honored on February 28 at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis. The High Cotton Award  more

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Announces $1.1 Million in Grants From Southeast Aquatics Fund
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Six projects will assist in restoring aquatic habitat and improving water quality in targeted watersheds in the Southeast * * * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced nearly $1.1 million in grants to restore and enhance habitats for native and vulnerable freshwater aquatic species in watersheds within Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas. The grants will generate $1.  more

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Noble Energy as New Partner to Fund Conservation Efforts in Wyoming's Powder River Basin
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 24: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced that Noble Energy has committed to support-on-the-ground conservation work in Wyoming's Powder River Basin. Today's announcement represents an expansion of the existing partnership between NFWF and Noble Energy in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico, where Noble Energy has been a multi-year supporter of the Pecos Watersh  more

National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation: Houston Kroger Employee Slams United Food & Commercial Workers Union Bosses
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 29 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: A Houston-based Kroger employee has just filed federal charges against the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 455 union, contending that union bosses at his workplace misinformed him about his right to resign his union membership and cut off dues deductions, and illegally ignored multiple attempts by him to exercise those rights while continuing to seize dues money from  more

New Episcopal Health Foundation Poll: Majority of Texans Say Having Good Medical Care is Not Enough to Live A Healthy Life
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Episcopal Health Foundation issued the following news release, dated Feb. 24: A majority of Texans think that having good medical care is not enough for a person to live a healthy life. Instead, Texans say non-medical factors like where you live, how much money you make, and how much stress you have are critical to your overall health. Those are just some of the results of Episcopal Health Foundation's first-of-its-kind statewide survey on social determinants of h  more

PETA: 'Bandera Ham Rodeo: Not Worth Spit' Billboards Rejected
BANDERA, Texas, Feb. 27 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - PETA Ad Targeting Pig-Tormenting Event Blocked by Local Advertisers * * * In advance of the Bandera Ham Rodeo, PETA tried to place billboards featuring an image of a screaming pig used in a previous Bandera wild-pig chase, in which people terrorize frightened young pigs--but local outdoor advertisers are refusing to run the ad. Similar ads calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to end wild-  more

Public Citizen Issues Statement on Texas A.G. Files Lawsuit Against TPC Group
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Texas Office Director Adrian Shelley: On Feb. 21, the Texas Attorney General's Office sued TPC Group, Inc. and TPC Group, LLC pertaining to the Nov. 27, 2019 explosion at its Port Neches plant. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, also includes claims that TPC Group caused numerous violations of TCEQ's air quality program from January 2018 through September 2019. While we're encou  more

Renewable Fuels Association Thanks USDA for Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Grant Program, Fleet Directive
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release: While speaking to participants at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled the details of a new Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. Under the program, USDA will make available up to $100 million in competitive, cost share grants for activities designed to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels. The program will help significantly increase the sale an  more

RQI Partners and International Association of Fire Chiefs Aim to Double Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release on Feb. 27: The American Heart Association states more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States annually. About 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. A time-critical, life-threatening condition, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest requires optimum performance from emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and victims must receive h  more

Santa Gertrudis Breeders International: National Santa Gertrudis Show Champions Selected
KINGSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 29 -- Santa Gertrudis Breeders International issued the following news release: The 57th Annual National Santa Gertrudis Show was held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Jan. 19, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. QVF's The Warden 82F1 and SR 23/7 won grand champion titles at the 2020 event. Judge Paul Wunderlich, Hempstead, Texas, sorted the 300-head open show. In the bull show, grand champion was awarded to QVF's The Warden 82F1, owned by Quincy Nelson,   more

Security Industry Association Reveals Dates and Location for AcceleRISE 2020
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the second annual AcceleRISE conference - an essential experience for tomorrow's security leaders. AcceleRISE 2020 will be held July 29-31 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas. AcceleRISE - hosted by SIA's RISE community for young security professionals and those new to the industry - was created to ignite new thin  more

Southwest Research Institute: Next-Gen Suborbital Space Research and Education Conference to Be Held March 2-4
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Since its debut in 2010, the Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) has rapidly become the largest gathering of suborbital researchers and educators in the world, providing an invaluable forum for information, discussion, coordination and networking in this community. NSRC-2020, to be held at the Omni Interlocken hotel in Broomfield, Colorado, March 2-4, will bring together vehicle   more

SwRI Delivers Ultraviolet Instrument for ESA's Jupiter Mission
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: An ultraviolet spectrograph (UVS) designed and built by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is the first scientific instrument to be delivered for integration onto the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft. Scheduled to launch in 2022 and arrive at Jupiter in 2030, JUICE will spend at least three years making detailed observations in the Jovian system before going into o  more

SwRI's Motion Prediction Algorithms Enhance Safety Features for Automated Vehicles
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute, a leading innovator of machine learning technologies, has developed a motion prediction system that enhances pedestrian detection for automated vehicles. The computer vision tool uses a novel deep learning algorithm to predict motion by observing real-time biomechanical movements with the pelvic area being a key indicator for changes. "For instance, if a pedestrian is wa  more

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association: Register Now for Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: * * * - Event includes special appearance from former president, 30 hours of educational opportunities and more * * * March 27 through 29, Fort Worth, Texas, will host thousands of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members as the Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo commences downtown. But the event is open to all, and offers can't-miss opportunities for landow  more

Texas Association of Broadcasters Launches Technical Academy for Engineers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: * * * - Chief Operator for Radio Certification Set for May * * * TAB is launching a new Technical Academy to help Texas Radio & Television broadcasters boost expertise among their ranks in managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure for their stations. The Academy's first offering - training and certification for Radio station Chief Operators - is set for the week of May 18 in Austin. Training is   more

Texas Association of Broadcasters: Last Minute Station Political Issues Are Top of Mind
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: It's been a busy political season for Texas stations, primarily those located in the larger metro markets. But all broadcasters should be prepared for last minute political advertisement issues as we head into the homestretch of the primary season. Political Advertisement Buys this Weekend Several Texas markets have competitive primary elections involving legally qualified federal candidates. Broadcasters   more

Texas Biomed Establishes Team to Study SARS-CoV-2, New Coronavirus
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) are ramping up to begin work on the novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2. A team consisting of leading virologists, microbiologists, high containment lab experts and animal modeling researchers are proposing several research projects to 1) establish a nonhuman primate (monkey) model to study the pathogenesis and transmission as w  more

Texas Housing Market Continued to Break Records in 2019
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The Texas Association of Realtors issued the following news release: For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of homes sold and median price, according to the 2019 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released by Texas REALTORS(R). "There is no doubt that the Texas housing market continues to shine, as detailed in this report boasting sustained demand and price appreciation," said Cindi Bulla, 2020 chairman of Te  more

Texas Public Policy Foundation Alice Marie Johnson to Take CPAC Stage
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 29 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: On Saturday, Feb. 29, Alice Marie Johnson will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. Johnson, now a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, was sentenced in 1996 to a mandatory life sentence plus 25 years without the possibility of parole for her role in a nonviolent federal drug case.   more

Texas Teachers Association Issues Statement on Supports Ruben Cortez for Senate
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas State Teachers Association issued the following statement by President Noel Candelaria: * * * - Deplores Misleading Mailer for Lucio Campaign * * * "The Texas State Teachers Association supports Ruben Cortez over Eddie Lucio in the District 27 state Senate race and deplores efforts on behalf of Sen. Lucio to suggest otherwise. "In a recent mailer for the Lucio campaign, Lucio is shown in an old photo with two men wearing shirts with TSTA logos. "One of t  more

TexPIRG Statement on I35 Expansion Boondoggle
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The Texas Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: On Wednesday, the Texas Transportation Commission came out with a plan to fully fund the proposed expansion of Interstate 35 through downtown Austin. The following can be attributed to Bay Scoggin, TexPIRG Education Fund Director. "Time and again, we see Texas' transportation priorities are headed in the wrong direction.For eight billion dollars, we could do far better than a project that won  more

Thomas Brendler to Receive American Botanical Council's 2019 Champion Award
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: The American Botanical Council (ABC) announces that Thomas Brendler is the recipient of the 2019 ABC Champion Award. Brendler, the founder of the consulting firm PlantaPhile, has dedicated countless hours to ABC and its publications since joining the ABC Advisory Board nearly a decade ago. The ABC Champion Award was created to recognize individuals who have been outstanding supporters of ABC and have h  more

U.S. Golf Association Announces 2020 U.S. Women's Open Qualifying Sites
FAR HILLS, New Jersey, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Golf Association issued the following news release: The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced the qualifying sites for the 75th U.S. Women's Open Championship, which will be contested June 4-7, 2020, at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. Conducted over 36 holes, qualifying will be held at 25 courses, including four international sites, between April 21 and May 14. The championship is open to female professionals and amateurs with a Handi  more

UnidosUS Poll Finds Economy, Health Care Rank High for Latino Voters in Texas and California Ahead of Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- UnidosUS issued the following news release: * * * - UnidosUS experts available for comment * * * The power of the Latino vote will be on full display next week during the Super Tuesday primary, particularly in states like California and Texas, which are the two states with the largest populations of eligible Latinos voters. Ahead of Tuesday's contests, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly National Council of La Raza), w  more

Washington Office on Latin America: Supreme Court Decision Will Foster Cycles of Impunity, Violence Against Cross-Border Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The Washington Office on Latin America issued the following statement: We, the undersigned organizations, regret the decision issued by the Supreme Court of the United States which found that the family of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca, a Mexican citizen, will not have the right to pursue legal action against the Border Patrol agent responsible for the death of their son nearly a decade ago. Sergio, who was 15 years at the time of his death, was playing with friends in  more