VICTORIA, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Houston Victoria campus issued the following news release: The writing process for Somali-born poet Ladan Osman includes studying, reading, music, walks, photographs and, most of all, time. Osman, the next speaker in the spring University of Houston-Victoria/American Book Review Reading Series, always keeps the reader in mind every time she creates her literature. "My first drafts aren't super strong, so I need time to revise and imagine new possi  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 7 -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bradley is pleased to announce that seven attorneys across the firm's Dallas and Houston offices have been named by Super Lawyers as Texas Rising Stars for 2020 for their work in a wide range of practice areas. "It is an honor for our Texas attorneys to be recognized by Super Lawyers as among the top up-and-coming attorneys in the nation," said Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner I  more

ABILENE, Texas, March 7 -- Abilene Christian University issued the following news: Abilene Christian University has added three new members to its Board of Trustees: Donny Edwards of Decatur, Texas; Fernando Nasymth, J.D., of Atlanta, Georgia; and Doug Robison, J.D., of Abilene, Texas. All were appointed at the board's February meeting. Donny Edwards joined the Sagora Senior Living family of companies in 1992 and has been one of its managing partners since 2006. Sagora Senior Living provides e  more

ABILENE, Texas, March 4 -- Abilene Christian University issued the following news: For the fifth year, ACU has earned a top ranking on The Princeton Review's just-published list saluting the top 50 undergraduate schools to study game design for 2020. The Princeton Review chose the schools based on a survey it conducted in 2019 of 150 institutions offering game design coursework and/or degrees in the United States, Canada and some countries abroad. The survey collected information about the s  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release on March 5: Public authorities in Europe will soon have access to independently published data on short-term rentals on Airbnb and other platforms, following the launch of a landmark data sharing partnership with Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Commission. "The agreement will for the first time permit access to reliable data about holiday and other short-stay accommodati  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 3 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, announced the growth of its Labor and Employment Practice Group in Texas with Cary Farris and John Linker. The team, who joins from Winstead PC, where Farris served as chair of the Labor, Employment and Immigration Practice Group, will practice in the firm's Houston office. Farris and Linker, both Board Certified in Labor and Employment   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas has selected Akin Gump tax partner Alison Chen as its 2020 Champion of Diversity. The Champion of Diversity is "an individual whose actions and activities within the legal profession facilitate diversity in the hiring, retention, and promotion of attorneys and in the elevation of attorneys to leadership positions within   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 3 -- American Airlines issued the following news release on March 2: * * * - Flight Attendants, Customer Service Agents and Premium Guest Services team members debut new Lands' End uniform collection - First airline to provide a full uniform collection that is STANDARD 100 certified by OEKO-TEX * * * After more than three years of collaboration with frontline team members and union representatives, today, more than 50,000 American Airlines team members debut a new u  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 3 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines announced it will waive change fees up to 14 days prior to travel for customers who purchase travel between March 1 and March 16. This change offers customers the best fares with even more flexibility. The offer is available for any of American's published fares. Additional updates on existing travel alerts can be found on aa.com/travelalerts. Frequently asked questions What are the effective   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 4 -- AT&T issued the following news release on March 3: John Stankey, president and chief operating officer of AT&T Inc./* (NYSE:T) and CEO, Warner Media LLC, spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference where he provided an update to shareholders. 5G and wireless trends. As of the end of February, AT&T's 5G network covers more than 80 million people and the company plans to have nationwide 5G coverage by the end of the second quarter of 2020. Stan  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 4 -- AT&T issued the following news release: AT&T Inc./* (NYSE:T) will webcast a keynote address by John Stephens, AT&T Inc. senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 10, 2020 in Palm Beach, Florida. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 5:05 p.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at AT&T Investor Relations. Viewers should start the webcast a few minutes before t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7 -- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport issued the following statement: At this time, AUS is not aware of any specific air service cancellations associated with SXSW or COVID-19 but we will provide updates if they become available. In the meantime, travelers are encouraged to contact their respective airlines if they have concerns related to any upcoming travel plans. AUS is providing additional hand sanitizer stations in high-traffic areas (such as after TSA checkpoin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: An international team of researchers led by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine has new insights into the function of neurofibromin, a tumor suppressor produced by the NF1 gene. It is well known that neurofibromin keeps cancer growth in check by repressing the activity of a cancer driver called Ras. The new research reveals a previously unknown function of neurofibromin -- dire  more

WACO, Texas, March 5 -- Baylor University issued the following news: Baylor University interior design students and an associate professor are assisting with the design for a hyperclean play space for children who have cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy, as well as for youngsters with a host of other diseases which also may compromise immunity. The Baylor team's efforts are inspired by a lively little girl named Lily Taylor, who had cancer and whose immunocompromised system from chemothera  more

WACO, Texas, March 6 -- Baylor University issued the following news on March 5: Baylor Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., announced that after eight years of distinguished service to Baylor University, Shelley F. Conroy, Ed.D., MS, RN, CNE, dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, has decided to step down from her administrative post effective June 30. Conroy announced her decision today at a nursing faculty meeting in Dallas. Brickhouse has appointed Linda Plank, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, asso  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 4 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas issued the following news release: In a move to offer a comprehensive and unique approach to health care benefits for companies in the energy industry, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) unveiled Blue Energy Solutions -- a team dedicated to helping benefits administrators address one of their biggest concerns: health care costs. Blue Energy Solutions (BES) builds on BCBSTX's committed work in the energy sector that beg  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- BMC Software issued the following news on March 2: * * * - Combination brings mainframe to the mainstream as part of a modern IT infrastructure with a full-service solution integrating DevOps * * * BMC, a KKR portfolio company and a global leader in IT solutions for the digital enterprise, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Compuware, a Thoma Bravo company and a leading provider of mainframe application development, delivery, and support so  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- Compuware, a mainframe-dedicated software company, issued the following news release on March 2: * * * - Combination brings mainframe to the mainstream as part of a modern IT infrastructure with a full-service solution integrating DevOps * * * BMC, a KKR portfolio company and a global leader in IT solutions for the digital enterprise, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Compuware, a Thoma Bravo company and a leading provider of mainframe app  more

DEER PARK, Texas, March 4 -- CapStreet Group, an equity firm that invests in owner-managed, lower middle market companies, issued the following news: Marco Group International and APE Companies jointly announce the merger of both companies creating a top North American distributor of surface preparation, abrasives and safety products with 24 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The merger of Marco Group International and APE Companies is a major step forward for both companies and will all  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 -- Cigna, a health service company, issued the following news release: Cigna (NYSE: CI) and Houston Methodist have reached a long-term agreement that ensures access to quality care at Houston Methodist hospitals for Cigna customers at predictable, affordable rates. The agreement includes a strategic value-based program designed to improve quality of care while reining in costs for patients and their employers who pay for care through employer-sponsored health plans. Sep  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced that its board of directors has elected Mr. David T. Seaton and Mr. Al Walker to serve as board members. Mr. Seaton served as chief executive officer of Fluor Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and as chairman from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Seaton joined Fluor in 1985 and held numerous positions both in operations and sales globally during his tenure. Mr.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced the completion of two transactions to sell its Niobrara and Waddell Ranch assets to undisclosed buyers. The Niobrara assets are located in the southern Denver-Julesburg Basin. Full-year 2019 production associated with the Niobrara assets was 11 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOED). The effective date of the transaction is June 1,   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: H E B chose Dallas ISD as a finalist for the statewide 2020 H-E-B Excellence in Education District Awards. For the last 19 years, the supermarket chain based in San Antonio has honored outstanding professionals from Texas public schools. Eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer's 19th-annual Excellence in Education Awards progra  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 5: * * * - Following Voting Rights Victory in Texas, Democrats Launch New Challenge to Law That Would Eliminate Straight-Ticket Voting & Suppress Minority Votes * * * The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Texas Democratic Party announced a new lawsuit to prevent the Texas Secretary of State from implementing a law that would  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: Delta Midstream, LLC ("Delta" or "the Company"), a newly formed midstream company, announced that funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, have agreed to lead a line-of-equity investment in the Company. Delta, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks to acquire, develop, and operate midstream assets of scale and will target opportunities across m  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news: Delta is committed to offering Seattle customers more options for summer travel than ever before with the launch of new, three-times daily service to Dallas/Fort Worth, new nonstop service to Columbus, Ohio, and expanded service to 12 popular destinations: Anchorage; Atlanta; Austin; Boise, Idaho; Boston; Bozeman, Mont.; Kansas City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Spokane, Wash.; Tampa; and Washington-Dulles. These additions mean Delt  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on March 4 by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Genevieve Collins, Republican candidate for the 32nd Congressional District of Texas: "Colin Allred is an independent voice who has hit the ground running in Congress, delivering fresh ideas, new leadership and results for North Texans. "While Genevieve Collins has embraced Washington's Republican party, Colin has shown he has the right   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Wesley Hunt, Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Texas: "A commonsense voice for hardworking Texans and small businesses, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher is bringing Houston's values to Washington D.C. every day. "It's an honor to serve with Congresswoman Fletcher and watch her work across the aisle on key priorities like prote  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on March 4 by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Beth Van Duyne, Republican candidate for the 24th Congressional District of Texas: "No politician who loses the Dallas Cowboys should have any business trying to run for Congress in North Texas. "A failure as a mayor, Van Duyne used her taxpayer-funded jobs to pit Texans against each other, bully constituents and advance her own politica  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement by spokesman Avery Jaffe on a case against Rep. John Carter, R-Texas: "Texans are ready for change and M.J. Hegar's 2018 run showed that a strong Democratic nominee can compete in TX-31. "These primary results show Democrats across Williamson and Bell Counties are energized and the ultimate Democratic nominee will be well-positioned to win this fall." * * * DCCC MEMORANDUM To: Interested   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on March 4 by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas: "In Houston, Dan Crenshaw promised Texans he'd work with Democrats to lower drug costs. "In Washington, it didn't take long for Congressman Crenshaw to turn his back on voters and dive in head-first with the Washington special interests funding his campaign. "Congressman Crenshaw will have to answer for why   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Rep. Mike McCaul, R-Texas: "After more than 15 years in office, Congressman McCaul has made clear that he is no longer interested in serving Texans in Congress. "While he has occupied his time in Washington attacking Texans' ability to afford their health care, Congressman McCaul has found time to increase his wealth by more than 900 percent and ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chairwoman Cheri Bustos on a case against Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas: "Wendy Davis is a true fighter who never gives up, even when she's been knocked down. "After raising her family as a teen mom, Wendy knows firsthand the difficult choices that families across Texas face to put and keep food on the table. "Elected to the Texas State Senate, Wendy was a leading voice calling for access to hea  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Highly-touted NRCC recruit Pierce Bush narrowly avoided coming in fourth place to a GOP candidate who didn't run a single TV ad. Don't worry, it gets worse! As they say, everything's bigger in Texas. Even the NRCC's failures. As the nation pores over primary results from the Lone Star State this morning, here are three Texas-sized takeaways from Washington Republicans' rough night here. S  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 5: Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Texas Democratic Party announced they are challenging a law that would eliminate straight-ticket voting and suppress minority voters. Following reports this week of voters waiting hours to cast their ballot and facing the prospect of historic turnout in 2020, Texas Republicans ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chair Catherine Cortez Masto on MJ Hegar's first-place finish and the upcoming runoff in the Texas Senate: "MJ Hegar's impressive performance is proof of the strength of her campaign and underscores that she is in the best position to flip this seat in November. "As a decorated combat veteran and a working mother, MJ understands the challenges facing hardworking families across Texas, and she  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 3 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Highest number of passengers and resident & visitor traffic * * * Passenger traffic at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) reached a record high of 36,769,279 in 2019, according to data released by the airport's Department of Financial Planning & Analysis. Traffic increased by more than 1.5 million travelers compared to 2018; the 4.3 percent year-over-year   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 5: * * * - Following Voting Rights Victory in Texas, Democrats Launch New Challenge to Law That Would Eliminate Straight-Ticket Voting & Suppress Minority Votes * * * The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Texas Democratic Party announced a new lawsuit to prevent the Texas Secretary of State from implementing a law that would el  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith announced that eight of its lawyers have been included in Super Lawyers' 2020 list of Texas Rising Stars. The firm also congratulates Chauncey Lane and Rachel Thompson for making the list for the first time this year. Reed Smith lawyers added to Super Lawyer's 2020 Texas Rising Stars list are: Austin * Benjamin Koplin, Partner, Health Care Dallas * Clark Donat, Counsel, Business Liti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news: Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and Quantum Reservoir Impact (QRI) announced they have teamed up to develop and market next-generation applications for artificial intelligence (AI)-based analytics and decision-making tools customized for oil and gas exploration and production (E&P). Together, the two E&P software industry leaders will help oil and gas customers embrace digital transformati  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 7 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: ENSCO, a leader in human presence detection, will showcase its MicroSearch(R) human presence detection system at the 2020 Border Security Expo, March 11-12, in San Antonio, Texas. ENSCO will be demonstrating MicroSearch in Booth 122. MicroSearch is a unique security inspection system th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered the keynote address at the annual Bastrop Mayor's Prayer Luncheon highlighting the community service of local ministries, non-profits, coalitions, and other members of Bastrop County Cares. In her remarks, the First Lady talked about the importance of volunteerism and service as well as her signature Texanthropy initiative. "Texas truly is a state like no other, with so m  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Tuesday delivered remarks at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) Foster Youth Transition Centers Tour event at LifeWorks in Austin. The First Lady highlighted the importance of service to youth in foster care, shared Texas' efforts to strengthen the foster care system, and discussed her Network of Nurture Initiative. The First Lady was joined by representatives from TWC, inclu  more

LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, New York, March 3 -- FlightSafety International issued the following news release: FlightSafety International announces that training for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet is now available at its Paris Le Bourget Learning Center. FlightSafety also offers training for the PC-24 in Dallas, Texas. "We are pleased to now offer training for the Pilatus PC-24 in Paris and in Dallas," said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "FlightSafety and Pilatus worke  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 6 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan has recognized Pexip as the Entrepreneurial Company of the Year in the global business video conferencing market. This article aims to highlight Pexip's key accomplishments. Business Video Conferencing Adoption is Increasing There are many dynamics compel organiz  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 -- 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: French industrial giant Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier's rail business allows it to have a more visible global presence and complements its activities in North America. With this acquisition, Alstom will expand its manufacturing footprint in North America with Montreal as its h  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on March 6: By now, many of us have heard the statistics about our rapidly digitalizing world and how much connected devices will grow over the next few years. For instance, we at Frost & Sullivan estimate about 45 billion devices will be online by 2023, a more than three-fold growt  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 -- 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 on March 2: The coronavirus outbreak ensured that the Year of the Rat didn't get off to the most propitious start. Over 2,000 people dead so far, more than 80,000 infected and 40+ countries affected. Cities in lockdown, travel restrictions in place, plant closures mounting. Global t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Ultimately Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking, Family Violence * * * Elizabeth Ross Hadley, a shareholder in the Austin office and Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, advised in the development of a Texas bill authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson that would create a path to clemency for victims of domestic violence or human trafficking sentenced to prison   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: Douglas Simek and Robert Gilbreath won summary judgment on behalf of two defendants in a case where Hawkins Parnell & Young's clients Pulsar Inc. and Keith Liljestrand were sued by Miiddle Inc., a marketing and technology company. The parties were previously business partners that provided legacy technology services to wireless carriers in the United States and abroad. Pulsar and Liljestrand prov  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Albert Tan in February led panels and presented at two leading fund finance and investor conferences, sharing his insights and industry knowledge about private capital and global fund finance markets. On Feb. 20, Tan, co-chair of the firm's Fund Finance Practice Group, discussed "State of Growth of Private Capital and of Fund Finance" at the Institute Fund Summit America 202  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP contributed to a trial court victory in a pathbreaking, high-profile case concerning the placement of coronavirus-positive patients from the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. The U.S. government and State of California sought to place the patients in a state-owned facility in Costa Mesa before consulting with local health authorities or investigating the safety and feasibility of the si  more

SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 3 -- Hellas Construction, a sports construction company, issued the following news: Fort Bend Independent School District has selected Hellas Construction to perform what may be the largest single sports construction and surfacing contract in the history of the United States. Austin-based Hellas Construction will build and install eleven new football fields and thirteen running tracks throughout the district under one contract, totaling more than $31,000,000.00. The ren  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, issued the following news release on March 2: * * * - Unlocks A New World of Open, Connected and Adaptable Access Control * * * HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced the launch of HID(R) SignoTM, its signature line of readers that creates a new industry benchmark for the most adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to access control. The new readers dramatically simplify sys  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 7 -- Hines issued the following news release: Hines, the international real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Laura Hines-Pierce has been promoted to Senior Managing Director - Office of the CEO, effective immediately. In this role, she will work alongside President and CEO Jeff Hines to help shape firmwide strategy, manage key risks and ensure Hines is consistently on the leading edge of being the best real estate investor, partner and manager in the world. Jeff H  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jeffrey Harvey, who most recently served as executive vice president and general counsel of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., has joined Holland & Knight's Dallas office as a partner. PrimeSource is a Dallas area-based global sourcing and distribution company. Mr. Harvey will use his two decades of experience working in-house at companies like PrimeSource, inthinc Technology Solutions, Inc., and Aer  more

AUSTIN, Minnesota, March 3 -- Hormel Foods, a processor and marketing of pork, issued the following news release: Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced the closing of its acquisition of Texas-based Sadler's Smokehouse, a maker of premium and authentic pit-smoked meats for retail and foodservice customers. Sadler's Smokehouse will continue operations from the Henderson, Texas, facility and will report into the Refrigerated Foods segment of Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods expects this acquis  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Transformational development site approved for multi-housing, office, retail or hospitality use * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has been named by The Howard Hughes Corporation(R) to market for sale Monarch City, a 230-acre transformational development site in the Dallas Fort Worth-area community of Allen, Texas. Monarch City comprises 230 contiguous acres bounded by the Central Expressway (U.  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by American Electric Power Company, Inc. ("AEP") of $400 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series K, due 2030 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series L, due 2050. AEP, based in Columbus, Ohio, operates and maintains the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 227,000 miles o  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth guided SimpliSafe, a leading producer of self-installed home security systems, through the site selection and incentive package negotiations for its new customer support center. The deal was to invest $5.5 million in a new location for a customer support center for the Boston-based company, which in addition would create 572 jobs. North Carolina and Virginia were both in the running to secure partner  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has been named Virginia Firm of the Year 2020 by Benchmark Litigation, an annual guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the United States. Winners were announced on Feb. 27, 2020, at an awards ceremony at The Pierre Hotel in New York. The Benchmark Litigation awards recognize the country's most distinguished litigators and their firms for their work over the past year. For each of t  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 4 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: The National Law Journal named Richmond partner Laura Colombell Marshall among 2020 Criminal Law Trailblazers. The list, in its inaugural year, spotlights individuals across the country who have made a significant mark in their sector through new types of strategies or innovative court cases. Marshall is head of the firm's white collar defense and internal investigations team. She represents clients in matters involving  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth issued the following news: Virginia Business magazine has named Terry McAuliffe, global strategy advisor for the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, and Todd Haymore, managing director of the firm's Global Economic Development, Commerce and Government Relations practice, to its 2020 list of Heavy Hitters. McAuliffe and Haymore are among 50 Virginia business leaders included in the publication's annual list,  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the release of its third annual Public-Private Partnership Report and the results of its sixth annual survey of registrants attending the Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo (P3C), held in Dallas, Texas, March 2-4, 2020. Conference registrants were surveyed on various topics relating to the health of and appetite for public-private partnership (P3) a  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is listed among leaders in U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigations in a new ITC Intelligence Report from Patexia Inc., an intellectual property analytics company. In the first-of-its-kind report, Patexia evaluated nearly 400 law firms and analyzed data from ITC cases from January 2014-December 2019. The report ranks ITC law firms and attorneys based on t  more

PLANO, Texas, March 3 -- J.C. Penney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news release: JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) announced that it will expand curbside pickup services to 50 additional locations across the U.S. JCPenney Style on the Go Curbside Pickup offers customers the option to quickly grab online orders without leaving the comfort of their car. The expansion comes after a successful pilot at the Company's Brand-Defining Store, where customers responded positively to   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Loan proceeds were used to refinance the 252-unit community in West Mobile * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged financing for Arlington Park, a 252-unit, garden-style apartment community in West Mobile, Alabama. JLL worked on behalf of the Dallas-headquartered borrower, Saxony Capital Management, LLC, to secure the three-year, floating-rate loan through The Bancorp, Inc. Located at 7  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- Jones Lang LaSalle issued the following news release: * * * - Premier mixed-use development in one of Houston's trendiest, in-demand neighborhoods * * * JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged construction financing and joint venture equity for the Montrose Collective, a premier four-building, mixed-use development with 150,000 square feet of creative office and retail space in Houston's Montrose District. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Radom Cap  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 4 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets: 20-TRAM-369-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Fullmer Auto Company Texas, LLC, d/b/a Fullmer Cattle Co. Date Filed: 02/27/2020 * * * 20-CONS-3232-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Kiowa Gas Company Date Filed: 02/27/2020 * * * 20-CONS-3233-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Pen  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, March 4 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University brought home five awards from the CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) District IV annual conference in Grapevine, Texas, including three silver and two bronze awards. Each year, the CASE Accolades competition recognizes the best advancement-focused work in over 50 categories from social media to print publications. Louisiana Tech competed against universities and col  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 6 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 5: Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a Louisiana abortion case that could strike a devastating blow to reproductive rights across the country. Just four years ago, the court overturned a nearly identical law in Texas. But now, with two new conservative justices on the court, the outcome is uncertain. This is the first reproductive rights case before the Supreme Court since anti-choice  more

NEW YORK, March 5 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on March 4: McGraw-Hill released a case study profiling the experience of Jestina King, a single mother of three, whose valuable labor market certifications from the College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) helped to lift her family out of poverty. The study highlights how the Texas institution meets the four key pillars essential to serving adult working learners -- providing a blended and flexible schedule, stackabl  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia issued the following news release: The Department of Radiology and Imaging at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has named two new section chiefs. Dr. Michael N. Clemenshaw, former chief and academic chair in the Department of Radiology at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is MCG's new chief of the Section of Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Michelle Lee, former assistant program director o  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 5 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University's College of Health Professions, for the fourth consecutive year, has a 100% Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Phase I match rate for students in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program. APPIC Phase I internship matches were announced Feb. 21; the national Phase I match rate is 87%. Mercer PsyD students were matched with internship positions at institutions su  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to review a lower court's decision that found the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional, at the urging of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 19 other attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky, who collectively filed the petition for review. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' Dec. 18, 2019 decision in Texas v. U.S.  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 4 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: The Mississippi State University Foundation is announcing 2020 leaders and incoming members for the 48-seat board of directors that guides the fundraising arm of the 142-year-old land-grant institution. Incoming officers with new one-year terms that began Jan. 1 include three alumni returning to offices initially held in 2019. They are: D. Hines Brannan of Atlanta, Georgia, as board chair; Anthony L. Wi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Weaver, a provider of an assurance, tax and advisory services, issued the following news release: National certified public accounting (CPA) and advisory firm Weaver, a top 35 firm in the United States, has added a new partner to lead its growing national real estate practice. Howard Altshuler brings more than 30 years of experience in audit and assurance, including more than two decades at a Big Four accounting firm. There, he served as the lead client service partne  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 7 -- TTI issued the following news release on March. 06: TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the VCNL36821S/36826S proximity sensors from Vishay. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new fully integrated proximity sensors designed to increase efficiency and performance in industrial, medical and commercial applications. Featuring an IR emitter and a vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), respectively, the  more

IRVING, Texas, March 4 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) and Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) announced that they have agreed to provide a special feed of local news provided by WWLP-TV (NBC), the Nexstar-owned television station in Springfield, MA (DMA #111) to Charter subscribers in the communities of Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. The special feed is set to launch in th  more

IRVING, Texas, March 3 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (the "Company" or "Nexstar") announced that it completed the previously announced purchase and sale agreements with Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX"), whereby Nexstar purchased the Charlotte FOX Affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV Affiliate WMYT for approximately $45 million in cash, and d  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Pepper on the Supreme Court's decision to hear the Affordable Care Act lawsuit, Texas vs. U.S.: "Since Donald Trump came into office, Ohio's uninsured rate has gone up, and the number of uninsured Ohio kids has surged. That's because Trump and the GOP have never had a plan for health care -- this lawsuit that he's cheerleading is the Republican plan. It will rip coverage away from more than ha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Nancy Patton Mills after the Supreme Court announced that it would hear President Trump's Texas vs. Azar lawsuit that could dismantle the Affordable Care Act: "Time and again, Donald Trump has broken his promise to protect the health care of everyday Pennsylvanians. He already tried to repeal the ACA with no replacement, and now his lawsuit risks undermining the entire law this ye  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury Insolvency & Restructuring lawyers led by partner Hugh Ray III and counsel Jason Sharp and working with Shaun Martin of Winter Harbor LLC, advised Vector Launch in the sale of a satellite and satellite technology patents. "This is just the first step in the sales process," Ray said. "We are now marketing the rocket fabrication, design, and testing assets, including wor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for December 2019 came from 174,016 oil wells and 87,595 gas wells. The RRC reports that from January 2019 to December 2019, total Texas reported production was 1.455 billion barrels of crude oil and 9.8 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from o  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statements on the North Carolina gubernatorial primary election results: "Dan Forest's focus on innovative strategies to foster economic growth, expand educational opportunities, and promote individual liberties makes him the clear choice to lead North Carolina toward a brighter future," said RGA Chairman Texas Governor Greg Abbott. "L  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement by Chairman James Dickey: Site Selection Magazine presented the Governor's Cup Award for job growth to Governor Greg Abbott for Texas' exceptional job growth and facility expansion. This is the 7th year Texas has won the award. This success is a direct result of the business friendly environment created by Republican leadership in Texas. "Businesses choose to move to Texas and create career opportunities for  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 3 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Rice engineers survey crude variety to see how water can maximize reservoir production * * * Now there's evidence that oil and water do mix. Sort of. Scientists at Rice University's Brown School of Engineering show that microscopic saltwater droplets emulsify crude oil when each has the right composition. Understanding how they combine is important to enhanced oil recovery. Rice ch  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release on March 2: * * * - SLIDE is first algorithm for training deep neural nets faster on CPUs than GPUs * * * Rice University computer scientists have overcome a major obstacle in the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry by showing it is possible to speed up deep learning technology without specialized acceleration hardware like graphics processing units (GPUs). Computer scientists from Rice, supported by collabo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Zooplankton study shows within-host pathogen interactions can predict epidemic severity * * * Diseases often pile on, coinfecting people, animals and other organisms that are already fighting an infection. In one of the first studies of its kind, bioscientists from Rice University and the University of Michigan have shown that interactions between pathogens in individual hosts can predi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 [TNSenergyresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release on March 4: * * * - Nature paper reports making and moving large-scale hexagonal boron nitride * * * Step by step, scientists are figuring out new ways to extend Moore's Law. The latest reveals a path toward integrated circuits with two-dimensional transistors. A Rice University scientist and his collaborators in Taiwan and China reported in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-200  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Scientists advance case for use of molecular machines to treat skin diseases * * * Molecule-sized drills do the damage they are designed to do. That's bad news for disease. Scientists at Rice University, Biola University and the Texas A&M Health Science Center have further validation that their molecular motors, light-activated rotors that spin up to 3 million times per second, can tar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Report calls for regulation of advertising, not vaping products * * * Vaping products have contributed to a decline in cigarette smoking but have increased the number of middle and high school students who are addicted to nicotine -- a problem that can only be effectively addressed through regulation of advertising -- according to drug policy experts at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3 -- The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District issued the following news release: Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the City of San Antonio took a two-pronged legal approach to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. First, the City Attorney's Office sought temporary restraining order (TRO) in federal court to prevent the more than 120 people who have completed their 14-day quarantine from being released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until they hav  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 2 -- The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District issued the following news release: Below are statements from Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Judge Nelson Wolff in regards to a COVID-19 patient who was released by the CDC and later placed back into quarantine. San Antonio Metro Health will support the CDC's effort to determine any individuals who may have come in contact with the person. Metro Health has been tracking where the person went, who they interacted with, timeframe  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, March 6 -- Southwestern Electric Power issued the following news release: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has received reports of individuals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting East Texas customers and demanding immediate payment. "These scammers are targeting small business owners, churches and other customers and threatening to disconnect service if immediate payment is not received," said Michelle Marcotte, SWEPCO spokeswoman. "If you believe a scamm  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) and Bechtel announced that their respective subsidiaries, Port Arthur LNG, LLC and Bechtel Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, Inc., have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction project under development in Port Arthur, Texas. "Building new export infrastructure in the U.S. is critical to providing overseas markets with clean  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partners Ken Parker and M.C. Sungaila and Counsel Caroline Hurtado Ford have been listed in the 2020 edition of the Southern California Super Lawyers directory, published by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: Leaf fossils from Ethiopia's Mush Valley that date back nearly 22 million years have been found by SMU's Earth Science professors Bonnie Jacobs and Neil J. Tabor and a dozen other international scientists. The Mush Valley is the first site in Africa to produce an assemblage of some 2,400 leaves from that time interval, and the first to be studied using multiple lines of evidence, including a  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 6 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release on March 5: Tarleton State University nursing instructor Ashley Davis-Fantauzzi, MSN, RN-BC, PCCN, has been accepted to the distinguished Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty Program at the Parkinson's Foundation. The prestigious 50-hour accredited "train the trainer" Nurse Faculty Program improves Parkinson's Disease nursing care by training faculty leaders across the U.S. to educate nursing students  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 6 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release on March 5: Dr. James L. Hurley presented the 2020 Legacy Awards on Feb. 29 at a gala culminating a three-day celebration honoring his installation as the 16th president of Tarleton State University. Ticket-sale proceeds from this year's gala -- An Evening in Purple -- benefit high-performing students with great need, extending funding beyond maximum state and federal aid to cover tuition, fees, books,   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 6 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release on March 5: Tarleton State University's Alumni Association honored five alumni, a faculty member, a former staff member and a prominent corporate partner at the grand finale to the three-day inauguration celebration for the university's 16th president, Dr. James L. Hurley, Saturday evening, Feb. 29. Proceeds from tickets for this year's gala -- An Evening in Purple --benefit high-performing students wit  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, March 7 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release on March 5: Dr. Kim McCuistion has been named dean of Tarleton State University's 80-acre Fort Worth campus along Chisholm Trail Parkway and vice president for external operations, effective April 1. She currently serves as chief of staff to Tarleton President James L. Hurley and is a tenured faculty member in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As dean of the Fort Worth campus McCu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on March 4: * * * - Penalties assessed against 68 regulated entities * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved penalties totaling $455,115 against 47 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 13 air quality, two industrial wastewater discharge, one multimedia, one municipal  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * - Infrared camera-equipped aircraft flies over Corpus Christi this week * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has contracted a helicopter and pilot to conduct aerial surveys around the Corpus Christi area this week. The aircraft is equipped with a specialized infrared camera designed to gather imagery of volatile organic compounds and other hydrocarbons that are inv  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The Texas A&M Foundation has selected Dr. Henry L. "Sonny" Presnal '57, longtime director of the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), as a recipient of its 2020 Partner in Philanthropy Award. Presnal received the award for his lifelong devotion to Texas A&M Universit  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 5 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Two faculty members from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering were among seven faculty appointed as University Distinguished Professors. The recipients are Dr. Helen Reed, Regents Professor, Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence and holder of the Edward "Pete" Aldridge '60 Professorship in the Department of Aerospace Engineering; and Dr. Dallas Little, Regents Professo  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 3 -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: By incorporating the architecture of city drainage systems and readings from flood gauges into a comprehensive statistical framework, researchers at Texas A&M University can now accurately predict the evolution of floods in extreme situations like hurricanes. With their new approach, the researchers said their algorithm could forecast the flow of flood water in almost real-tim  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 7 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Satish Bukkapatnam, professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019-20 Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award. Serving a two-year term as the distinguished chair, Bukkapatnam will work on collaborative research in France to enhance smart manufacturing capabilities and develop sustainabl  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 6 [TNSgrants] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: A continuing renewal grant of the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will allow researchers to continue working toward extending the life-cycle of civil infrastructure, resulting in less maintenance and lower costs to taxpayers. The NSF awarded a five-year $250,000 grant to the Center for the Integration of Comp  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 7 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Deepfake images of people look real. They pose in realistic settings and, in the case of videos, can emote almost naturally. However, everything about deepfakes is synthetic - just a series of codes that come together to form an image of a person who doesn't exist. However, as Dr. Freddie Witherden, assistant professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University, discu  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 5 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The gut microbiome, which is a collection of numerous beneficial bacteria species, is key to our overall well-being and good health. Recent studies have linked the gut microbiome with several beneficial properties, such as aiding in the development of our immune system and warding off pathogen infections. Many deadly pathogens are motile, meaning they can move sponta  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Stephanie Walker is a biomedical engineering sophomore from Houston, Texas. She is a member of Engineering Honors and was inducted into the Zachry Leadership Program (ZLP) in fall 2019. Q: What drew you to study biomedical engineering? I am interested in going to medical school. Biomedical engineering offered an opportunity to study math and science, which I loved in high school, and an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following opinion (No. KP-0290): To: Mr. Mark Wolfe, Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission, Post Office Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276 Re: Whether a nonprofit organization leasing a publicly-owned property may qualify for and obtain the state tax credit for certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures on behalf of the public owner (RQ-0303-KP) Dear Mr. Wolfe: You ask whether a nonprofit organiz  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * - Awardees recognized for educating students and the public, utilizing volunteers, and creating conservation projects * * * The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality revealed the winners of the prestigious Texas Environmental Excellence Awards. TCEQ Commissioners Jon Niermann, Emily Lindley, and Bobby Janecka, along with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, jointly selected the ten win  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa: According to the Texas Secretary of State's unofficial election results, with all counties reporting, Vice President Joe Biden has won the Texas Democratic Presidential Primary with 34.2% of the vote and a total of 111 delegates. Senator Bernie Sanders received 29.8% of the vote and a total of 102 delegates. Mayor Michael Bloomberg received 14.5% of the vote and a total of 10 deleg  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement by Deputy Executive Director Cliff Walker: Texas Democrats congratulate our Democratic judicial nominees in every corner of Texas who have been elected to represent our Party during the general election. "The Democratic judges who have been elected to represent the Party are striving to change the lopsided dynamics of Republican courts in Texas. For too long, Republicans have allowed extremist ideas to define   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document on March 5: * * * - Following Voting Rights Victory in Texas, Democrats Launch New Challenge to Law That Would Eliminate Straight-Ticket Voting & Suppress Minority Votes * * * The Texas Democratic Party, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced a new lawsuit to prevent the Texas Secretary of State from implementing a law that would elimin  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: The early vote totals are in: Texas Democratic primary voters have now exceeded one million total voters, greatly surpassing 2016. Full Early Vote Totals Can be Seen Below (As of Monday, March 2 at 7:30 AM) See table here (https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/breaking-texas-democratic-primary-exceeds-1-million-early-voters/) Totals from the top 15 Counties (As of Monday, March 2 at 7:30 AM) Furthermore  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Texas Democrats congratulate our Democratic delegation and nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives and those who have advanced to a runoff. With the mass Texodus seen by Texas Republicans, renewed investment from national groups, the commitment to flipping Congressional seats from the DCCC and the Texas Democratic Party, and our pool of strong Democratic nominees, Texas is the focal point for Democ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: * * * - With Our Strong Slate of Texas House Candidates, Texas Democrats will Take Back the Texas State House in November * * * The Texas Democratic Party would like to congratulate every candidate who ran for the Texas House in the Democratic Primary, and we applaud the candidates that won outright or are advancing to a runoff. Flipping the Texas State House remains the top strategic imperative for th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Texas Democrats congratulate all the bold Democratic candidates who ran fearless campaigns in the primary for the Texas Senate. In November, Texas Democrats will break the Republican supermajority in the Texas Senate. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "On behalf of the Texas Democratic Party, I want to congratulate our Democratic state senators and nominees f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott joined economic development leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor's Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award. This is a record-breaking eighth year in a row that Texas has won this coveted award and the 16th overall win -- more than any other state. The award highlights top-performing states for job creation and capital investment. During his remarks  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the School Safety and Victims' Services Research Survey for educators across the state of Texas. This survey, administered by Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University (TSSC), will glean information on school preparedness during, before, and after crises such as active shooter situations or natural disasters.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott announced several staff changes within the Office of the Governor. "I am incredibly proud of what this Office has accomplished over the past several years to keep Texas the greatest state in the nation," said Governor Abbott. "With these staff changes, we have assembled a dynamic team that brings tremendous expertise from inside and outside the Capitol that will help us address the oppo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Miranda, Jr. to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. 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 or relocate in Texas. Benjamin Miranda, Jr. of El Paso is the Direc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott participated in a fireside chat hosted by the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) at their Regional Business Summit in Midland. The Governor discussed the welcoming business climate in Texas, as well as the growing economic diversity and development of the Permian Basin. The fireside chat was led by Robert Allen, President and CEO of TxEDC. Other panelists included Tracee Ben  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a stern warning to anyone participating in price-gouging of medical supplies as Texas continues to combat the potential threat of the coronavirus. Should there be extensive reports of price-gouging, Governor Abbott has the power to declare Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, which will give the Texas Attorney General broader powers to prosecute t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott held a joint press conference with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to provide an update on the state testing capabilities for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Governor announced that the state now has the capacity to test for COVID-19. Six public health labs within Texas' Laboratory Re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 3: The Office of the Governor (OOG) joined other state agency representatives for a meeting at the State Operations Center to discuss the current state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as the state's emergency response plans. The meeting, hosted by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), was the first in a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: * * * - North American Numbering Plan Administrator to Guide Implementation * * * The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the adoption of an additional area code for the greater Dallas area, to accommodate continued population growth. It has been estimated that the remaining phone numbers starting with 214, 469 and 972 are on track to run out in the first three months of 2021. When  more

AMARILLO, Texas, March 3 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: Construction on the next phase of State Loop (SL) 335 is expected to get underway this summer after the Texas Transportation Commission awarded the bid to Allen Butler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $50,032,707 at their regularly monthly meeting Feb. 28. This project, funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), will tie in th  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Three Texas-based Husch Blackwell attorneys have been named to the 2020 Thomson Reuters Texas Rising Stars list. */Jameson J. Watts, Austin - Business Litigation * Sabrina A. Neff, Houston - Business Litigation * Lauren E. Hayes, Austin - Business Litigation No more than two-and-a-half percent of attorneys in a state are named Rising Stars. The lawyers who make this list must be under 40 years   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Texas' Secretary of State election results show turnout in the Democratic Primary topped 2 million voters, making total turnout higher than that of Texans who cast a Republican ballot of the 99.5% of the Democratic precincts reporting and 99.6% of the Republican precincts that have reported. DEM: 2,076,046 votes (99.5% reporting) REP: 2,008,385 votes (99.6% reporting) This shatters the robust turnout in  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 4 -- TTI issued the following news release: TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is pleased to announce Samuel Felicio, has been hired to fill the position of country manager to lead TTI Brazil. Felicio's background includes more than 30 years of experience in connectivity, motors, wiring, and cable technologies. He previously held executive positions within TE Connectivity, Saia Burgess and General Cable, now Prysmian, in Brazil, Latin   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * - Nanomaterial Can Operate as an Early-Alert System, Sensing Slight Changes in Body Temperature * * * Researchers are reporting a new material, pliable enough to be woven into fabric but imbued with sensing capabilities that could serve as an early warning system for injury or illness. The material, described in a paper published by ACS Applied Nano Materials, involves the u  more

DENTON, Texas, March 6 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas will offer a new three-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Project Design and Analysis beginning in Fall 2020. The program, open to freshman students, is located at UNT at Frisco, in the heart of a rapidly-growing mecca of corporate headquarters, and was developed with input from the corporate partners who will work with students on in-class projects and provide opportun  more

DENTON, Texas, March 5 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: From tracking the amount of rain in their backyards to monitoring the water quality in local streams, citizen scientists have collected data for as long as there has been curiosity. And, it turns out, their data can be just as valid as that collected by professionals. Kelly Albus, a research scientist at the University of North Texas, spent four years as both a Ph.D. student and a  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA program gets high marks from Animation Career Review * * * The Visual Communication Design program at The University of Texas at Arlington is ranked among the top 50 nationally, according to Animation Career Review. UTA was ranked No. 44 for graphic design by Animation Career Review, an online resource for aspiring animators, game designers, graphic designers and digital arti  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA associate professor named Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers * * * Ashfaq Adnan, an associate professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Adnan, who has been at UTA since 2010, was honored for his "significant contri  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 6 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: * * * - MotherBoard Will Open Saturday at Eisemann Center as Part of New Partnership * * * A new sculpture project created by faculty, students and some alumni from The University of Texas at Dallas will be unveiled March 7 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. The large art display will highlight the past, present and future of the city of Richardson as a tech hub. Andrew  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 3 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: * * * - Professor Receives Fulbright Award To Use Computer Science as Design Tool * * * It took years for Pablo Picasso to perfect his style. Now, a University of Texas at Dallas computer science professor is developing algorithms to generate unique images that mimic the cubist pioneer's paintings in seconds. Dr. Kang Zhang uses artificial intelligence (AI) to teach  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Tuberculosis is distinguished primarily by the persistent cough that serves to spread the disease. Stopping whatever triggers that cough could greatly reduce the transmission of the disease, which annually kills more than 1.3 million people worldwide. Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Advanced Pain Studies worked with colleagues from UT Southw  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 3 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news release: Every cell in the human body contains the same genetic instructions for making and maintaining an individual. What differs across cell types -- from liver cells to heart cells to cancer cells -- is which parts of a person's DNA are read. A University of Texas at Dallas scientist has received a five-year, $1.9 million federal grant to support research aimed at better understanding   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is committed to keeping our patients and workforce members safe throughout the emerging global public health emergency related to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). As part of our commitment, the institution is taking additional proactive measures to prevent the introduction or spread of COVID-19 at any of our campuses.   more

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: In an effort to advance its commitment to student success and expanding educational opportunities, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announced Monday the renewal of 22 articulation agreements with South Texas College (STC) that will help students seamlessly transfer between the two institutions. The renewal was celebrated at a Memorandum of Understanding signing ce  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Access to vaccines around the world could get easier thanks to scientists in the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin who have developed an inexpensive and innovative vaccine delivery method that preserves live viruses, bacteria, antibodies and enzymes without refrigeration. Maria A. Croyle and her research team in the lab of the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Ernesto Cardenal, the Nicaraguan poet, priest, and revolutionary, died in Managua on Sunday, March 1. He was 95. Admired and controversial, Cardenal was a towering figure in Central American culture and politics. As Nicaragua's minister of culture under the Sandinista government, which took power in 1979, he oversaw a national program that taught poetry to Nicaraguans of all ages and all walks of life. As a   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Researchers who discovered that an engineered cold sore virus could help destroy brain tumors from the inside out have determined a one-two punch might be the key to finish them off. This virotherapy could make a class of investigational cancer drugs more effective, according to investigators at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release: Timely treatment is critical for stroke victims, yet only 19.8% of the U.S. population can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large clot in 15 minutes or less by ambulance, according to researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Only 30% of Americans can access a thrombectomy-eq  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Stephen Raptis has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, bolstering the national expansion of the firm's Insurance Recovery Practice Group. Over his 25-year career, Steve has represented commercial policyholders across the nation in complex coverage disputes. His broad insurance recovery practice involves everything from traditional environmental contamination and mass  more