DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that it has appointed Mark Southwell as chief executive of its Transportation global business line. In this role, Mr. Southwell leads AECOM's global Transportation design business, which has been consistently ranked No. 1 by Engineering News-Record, and is responsible for extending the Company's legacy of delivering innovative, saf  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by the Port of Seattle to lead the S Concourse Evolution at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). AECOM will oversee design and engineering, working closely with design partner HOK, to modernize the facility through a combination of renovation and new construction. This critical work will focu  more

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Air Products and Chemicals issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: Air Products (NYSE: APD), the world's leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology and equipment, today announced it has signed agreements with Bechtel Energy Inc. to supply its proprietary LNG process technology and equipment to NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 Project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The project will include three natural gas liquefaction trains employing   more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Akerman obtained recognition of a Canadian Reverse Vesting Order on behalf of theme park ride manufacturer Dynamic Technologies Group in its Chapter 15 case filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The company and multiple affiliates sold substantially all of their assets to pre-petition lender Promising Expert Limited. The Court of King's Bench of Alberta   more

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: Texas A&M University-Commerce has hired Amanda Lowe as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Lowe will assume the role on Monday, July 31. As the new director, Lowe will lead the university's alumni engagement programming and serve as executive director of the A&M-Commerce Alumni Association. She has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for the past six years. "I have been bles  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: As students prepare to return to the classroom this fall, the American Airlines Education Foundation is helping ease the cost of higher education by providing nearly $1 million in scholarship funds to 340 students who are dependents of the airline's team members. Scholarships fund full-time, undergraduate study at any accredited college, university or vocational program worldwide. Each recipient was awarded a $2,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: In 2022, a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that a little-known enzyme called MAPK4 is involved in the growth of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its resistance to certain therapies. Looking into the details of this novel role of MAPK4, the researchers have now identified a strategy that can potentially control MAPK4-promoted growth in TNBC and other cancers. The study, publis  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A new school year signifies the start of a new athletic season but before kids head back to the football field, soccer pitch or even the marching band practice lot, it's important to ease them into ramping up their physicality after the summer break. A Baylor College of Medicine physical therapist explains the importance of gradually getting kids back into the competitive spirit. "It's important for ki  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Parents and caregivers with young babies should plan ahead when packing for their travels, whether or not children are joining the trip. Mothers who breastfeed might need to take extra precautions if they plan to pump on vacation. A Baylor College of Medicine family recommends making a packing list and dividing the work among parents. Items for breastfeeding moms: * Breast pump, bottles, dish soap and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: With busy schedules full of challenges ranging from extra curriculars to college applications, it can be difficult for teenagers to get enough sleep. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine discusses the importance of a full night's sleep and keeping a manageable schedule for high schoolers. "A good sleep schedule is one that has good quality, quantity and consistency," said Dr. Sonal Malhotra, assist  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news: During its regular July retreat meeting last week, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved an agreement with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) to convey a parcel of land adjacent to campus to the Texas Baptists for construction of a Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) center. The building project was announced last month during the annual Family Gathering of Texas Baptists in McAllen. According to the agreement  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Two Texas State University student-athletes and a graduate transfer participated in the Black Student Athlete Summit at the University of Southern California. Josh Emmauel, a junior on the football team majoring in psychology; Lauryn Thompson, a former women's basketball player and second year graduate student in interdisciplinary studies; and Christian Rorie, a former football player at Duke University and   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news on July 31, 2023: Beginning this fall, Boerne High School students can earn university credit before they graduate, thanks to Tarleton State University's dual enrollment program, Tarleton Today. Tarleton and Boerne Independent School District leaders signed the agreement in April. "Tarleton Today proclaims our commitment to make transformative postsecondary opportunities accessible to all students," said univer  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Results * Second-quarter 2023 sales and revenues increased 22% to $17.3 billion * Second-quarter 2023 profit per share of $5.67; adjusted profit per share of $5.55 * Returned $2.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the quarter * * * Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced second-q  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- ConocoPhillips, a producer of oil and gas resources, issued the following news release: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today reported second-quarter 2023 earnings and adjusted earnings of $2.2 billion, or $1.84 per share, compared with second-quarter 2022 earnings of $5.1 billion, or $3.96 per share, and second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $5.1 billion, or $3.91 per share. "The second quarter demonstrated our strong underlying performance and commitment to a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: With the national student debt level surpassing $1.75 trillion, the post-COVID return of loan repayments and the Supreme Court ruling on debt forgiveness, student debt has been a hot topic in the news in recent months. However, discussions focusing on only one side of a complex issue ignore the nuanced factors that contribute to the true value of a college education. Loans can undoubtedly place financial strain on stude  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: Houston Christian University (HCU) will host the 2023 Spirit of Excellence Gala featuring Dallas Jenkins, creator of "The Chosen" series, as keynote speaker. The event, benefiting student scholarships, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, on the HCU campus, located at 7502 Fondren, Houston, Texas 77074. The tented dinner and awards gala, hosted by gala chairs and HCU alumni, Jess Rogers Dunh  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Dell issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: * * * Story Highlights News summary * Dell Generative AI Solutions include a new suite of Dell products and services, in collaboration with NVIDIA, to help businesses gain real-time insights and enable innovation through intelligence * Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with NVIDIA offers pre-tested and proven Dell infrastructure, software and services to power transformative business outcomes with Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Dentons team represented Biomerics, Inc., in the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of Precision Concepts (Harrisonburg) LLC, Precision Concepts Group LLC, Precision Concepts Costa Rica, S.A., and IntraPac (Dominican Republic), Ltd., and substantially all of the assets of Precision Concepts (Mebane) LLC (collectively, the "Precision Concepts group"). Simultaneously, the firm also repr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Rice University issued the following news release on July 30, 2023: Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced in a message to the campus today that Tommy McClelland will be the school's next director of athletics. McClelland currently serves as deputy athletic director at Vanderbilt University. Prior to Vanderbilt, McClelland was director of athletics at Louisiana Tech from 2013 to 2020. He will start at Rice Aug 14. "We're thrilled to be able to attract  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Digital AECOM's PlanEngage(TM) is now powered by Esri ArcGIS Online software. Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software. PlanEngage is an interactive cloud-based platform that streamlines the planning and stakeholder engagement process throughout the project lifecycle by  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A wave of new reporting highlights the DSCC's new advertising campaign "go[ing] for the jugular on Medicare [and] Social Security" and "going on offense... against Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas and Rick Scott in Florida." * * * Here's what they're saying: Axios: Scoop: Democrats target Ted Cruz and Rick Scott with Medicare ads By Andrew Solender July 28, 2023 * The Democratic Senatorial Campaig  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Aug. 4 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: ETS-Lindgren is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with TUV Rheinland North America for its new Technology and Innovation Center located in Massachusetts. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 65,000 square feet, will serve as a dynamic hub for comprehensive trainings, advanced laboratory testing, and coll  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release: Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid loan growth and credit quality in the first six months of 2023. Total loan volume was $29.0 billion at June 30, 2023, an increase of 2.8% since the end of 2022. Total assets increased 2.6% over the same period to $36.9 billion. Overall credit quality remained high, with 99.5% of loans classified as acceptable or special mention, compared with 99.7% at y  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: America is rife with "internal colonies," where systemic violence, resource extraction, and corruption among decision makers have contributed to generations of poverty and disadvantage. These communities suffer from environmental degradation, lack of services, and shortened life expectancy, and they are spread across a wide swath of the country: from Appalachia, to the To  more

FRESNO, California, Aug. 4 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: After an extensive national search, University President Saul Jimenez-Sandoval has appointed Brady Crook to be the next vice president of University Advancement, effective Sept. 8. Currently, he is the senior associate vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement with the Texas Tech University System, where he has served since 2019. "With his vast experience in strategic fundraising a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Haynes and Boone, LLP deal team led by Mergers and Acquisitions and Investment Management Partner Kellie Bobo represented horticultural container manufacturer HC Companies in its sale to Platinum Equity. The deal was signed on July 12 and closed Aug. 1. HC Companies produces a wide range of sustainable planters, pots and greenhouse/nursery accessories manufactured and distributed across six locations in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: HCU President Robert Sloan and Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, are proud to announce the selection of Dr. Michael Cook for The Sharon Burrows Professorship in Counseling, one of the University's highest faculty honors. "Dr. Michael Cook is a deserving recipient of the Sharon Burrows Professorship. The generosity of the Burrows family in the earliest days of HCU points  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leadership advisory firm, issued the following news release: Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced today that Henry Topping has joined the firm as a Managing Director based in Dallas. Topping joins RRA immediately following his previous role as a Senior Client Partner in Korn Ferry's Global Media & Entertainment practice. Topping is an accomplished leader of executive search and C-suite and board services in  more

HILLSBORO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Hill College issued the following news: Hill College is proud to announce that the Snap-on Automotive Program has teamed with industry giants Audi and Mopar. "Partnering with Audi and Mopar provides the Hill College automotive program with access to a wealth of industry education and training," said Dean of Business & Industry Brian Bennett. "These partnerships enhance our curriculum and provide expert training and resources for our students. We are thrilled to be p  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's College of Pharmacy has reached another milestone just 10 years after its inaugural class matriculated in 2013. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education has granted the college an eight-year accreditation term, the maximum time allowed. This accomplishment signifies that the HSC College of Pharmacy has met or exc  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has launched a first-of-its-kind lifestyle medicine for teens microcredential for high school students. The free certification was developed to encourage students to create healthy habits, backed by science, at a young age. In the 20-hour, self-paced course, students learn about the core concepts of lifestyle medicine: a w  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that the firm will serve as event sponsor of the 2023 Gas & Power Institute presented by the University of Texas School of Law and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. This year's event will take place Friday, October 27, at the Whitehall Hotel in Houston. The Gas & Power Institute is a one-day program tha  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2023: Inflection Network (IN), an innovative new sports podcast network from renowned sports journalist Michael Smith and veteran entertainment attorney Terrence Williams, proudly announces its official launch in collaboration with iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac. The new podcast network will debut with season three of listener favorite "Comeback Stories  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2023: iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., today announced the third annual "iHeartRadio's Living Black!" 2023 Block Party a special event that featured performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa on Market Street in Inglewood, California, a hub for Black art, music, and culture in Los Angeles. The event also featured special appearances from LL COOL J, Jeezy, Ty Dolla  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: Variety, the iconic entertainment publication, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced today the co-production of an exciting new true crime podcast, "Variety Confidential." The podcast dives into Variety's archives exploring stories of sex, money, and murder in the entertainment industry. The podcast was created by Jon Ponder, Tracy Pattin, Variety's Ch  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2023: * * * Governor Reynolds has announced that 109 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard will deploy today to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star to help secure the U.S. Southern Border following the end of Title 42. The deployment will last until Sept. 1, 2023, with the mission of deterring illegal border crossings and preventing the trafficking of illegal substances by cartels through Texa  more

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 2 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Montana and Texas. The fire program recently sent seven Iowa wildland firefighters to Montana to the Bowles Creek Fire. Seven wildland firefighters along with 13 others from Missouri are headed to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Dr. Kenneth Young, associate professor of educational leadership, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Theodore "Ted" Creighton Publication Innovation Award. The International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) established this award in honor of educational leader Ted Creighton and is given to recognize members whose innovative, impactful work serves the profession and ultimately the children and y  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Lower Colorado River Authority has selected Minnesota-based Fagen, Inc. as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor for LCRA's new peaker power plant being built near Maxwell in Caldwell County. As the EPC contractor, Fagen, Inc. now will begin detailed engineering work for the natural gas-fired plant, which will provide about 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: LCRA Transmission Services Corporation has started construction on a key project to increase the reliability and resiliency of transmission lines traveling through parts of northern Travis County. The $43 million LCRA TSC project will storm harden more than 14 miles of high-voltage transmission lines to make them better able to withstand extreme conditions such as wind, ice and other weather-related   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that Christopher Flowers, M.D., an internationally recognized physician-scientist and leader in oncology, has been selected as Division Head of Cancer Medicine after a competitive national search. His appointment is effective Sept. 1. The Division of Cancer Medicine is the largest academic division at   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back. Recent developments include a novel biomarker  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University's next vice president for public affairs. Spaulding Chevalier, who most recently served as vice president of communications and advancement at Texas Southern University and executive director of the TSU Foundation, will now lead efforts  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the deployment of more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star. The group will depart on Wednesday, Aug. 2 and will return home in early September. The soldiers are tasked with providing additional observation and reporting near the border, which will assist agencies that are conducting secu  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Joining Baylor from Duke University, Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., will serve as co-principal investigator on a project infrastructure team preparing space telescope for use by 2027 * * * Benjamin Rose, Ph.D., who joined Baylor University Aug. 1 as an assistant professor of physics, will serve as one of four project leaders for a research team which recently earned $11 million in NASA funding to investigate infrastruc  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it has issued an open Request for Proposals seeking a next-generation audience measurement partner capable of providing data that accurately reflects the scale and power of the company's national and local media businesses. As one of the country's largest omnichannel media companies, with a newly reima  more

LA JUNTA, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Otero College issued the following news: On July 5, Otero College welcomed Jada Walton as the new Assistant Women's Basketball coach. The Athletic department is excited to welcome her to campus. Coach Walton earned a bachelor's degree in human science from Texas Tech University and her graduate degree at Troy University in sports management. She is originally from Lithonia, Georgia. Attending Texas A & M from 2017-2019, Coach Walton helped lead her team to two sw  more

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Texas A&M University-Prairie View issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2023: Prairie View A&M University has selected Anton Goff as its new Athletics Director, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today. A seasoned athletic administrator, Goff currently serves as Senior Associate Athletics Director at Northern Illinois University. In this capacity, he oversees all student athlete-academic support services for NIU's 17 varsity sports. He is also r  more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: What is real? What isn't? Can I trust this? These are familiar questions we ask ourselves when scrolling through social media or looking for information online. These are also questions that School of Library and Information Studies assistant professor Tara Zimmerman, PhD, plans to help children in kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5) learn how to answer. Zimmerman, who studies social media misinformation behavior   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 4 -- Entergy issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas voted to approve Entergy Texas' settlement agreement for its base rate case filed in July 2022. This agreement recognizes approximately $2.3 billion in investments already made to modernize infrastructure and improve service reliability to customers. "We thank the Commission for its hard work and for positioning Entergy Texas to better serve our customers and their growing energ  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously approved Mark A. Welsh III as the interim president of Texas A&M University in a special-called meeting Sunday. Chancellor John Sharp previously named Welsh on July 21 as the acting president of the university. The board's action was needed to place Welsh into a longer-term role to lead the university. Welsh replaces M. Katherine Banks, who stepped down  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). $1,199,532 will be used for TAMIU's Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program, and $200,000 will be used for TAMIU's Track 1 Project. Both award  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2023: The Republican Party of Texas announced Jen Hall as their new Executive Director today, who will replace John Beckmeyer on his departure to be the City Manager for Odessa. Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas said, "John Beckmeyer has done a spectacular job as Executive Director, and we wish him the best as he returns home to West Texas. Jen Hall will continue John's exe  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Violent conflicts around the world have driven more people from their home countries than ever before. As these individuals and families seek safe havens, new research from Rice University has found that refugee children are up to three times more likely to be poor than adults - even within their own families. "Child Poverty Among Refugees" will appear in an upcoming edition of World Development. Rossella Cal  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As many as 12% of Houstonians could lose their jobs by 2027 due to artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report from the Chamber of Commerce, a business research company. Based on data from the World Economic Forum and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report evaluated 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, ranking Houston as 31 st in terms of job loss impact due to automation. Rice University AI ex  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Las Vegas; Miami; Louisville, Kentucky; Orlando, Florida; and Grand Rapids, Michigan top the list of cities at greatest risk of losing jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report from the Chamber of Commerce, a business research company. The report evaluated 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas for potential job loss impact due to automation, based on data from the World Economic Forum and the U.S  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rice University issued the following news release: With Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial set to begin next month , Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the state's chief law enforcement officer hopes to avoid conviction and removal from office. "No other state attorney general has represented a greater thorn in the side of the Biden Administration than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton," said Jones, a professo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University physicists have shown that immutable topological states, which are highly sought for quantum computing, can be entangled with other, manipulable quantum states in some materials. "The surprising thing we found is that in a particular kind of crystal lattice, where electrons become stuck, the strongly coupled behavior of electrons in d atomic orbitals actually act like the f orbital systems of   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- San Antonio College issued the following news: Everything has a season at the Garcia Street Urban Farm. Located in the heart of San Antonio's East Side, the farm is part of William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, a sustainability center run by San Antonio College. The extreme summer heat has fried the farm's vegetable and flower crops, but its managers have stayed busy cultivating other ways to help the farm grow and prosper. One of the fruits of their labor is a $35,000   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- St. Edward's University issued the following news release: St. Edward's University has entered into an agreement with Huston-Tillotson University (HT) to provide on-campus housing for students starting this fall. Under this agreement, HT will be granted exclusive use of Teresa Hall on the St. Edward's campus to house up to 150 HT students over the next three academic years. "St. Edward's is actively engaged in the conversation around college housing for students on dyn  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: La Petite Academy in the Tarleton State University Child Development Center has earned the Educational Excellence Award for the Central Division of Learning Care Group. Learning Care Group manages the facility, which serves children of university students, faculty and staff members. The Tarleton State academy was chosen out of 465 schools in the division. "The Educational Excellence Award is based on our teach  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * By focusing on parents, new study gives insight into sexual health topics parents and their adolescents talk about * * * Sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents and young adults (13 to 24 years of age) acquire sexually transmitted infections at a higher rate than their heterosexual peers. In the United States, for example, this group experiences higher rates of syphilis, human  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: For COVID-19 and many common respiratory viruses, rapid tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are available and regularly used to detect and diagnose. However, because of the nature of these tests, they are costly and can take minutes, hours or even days to receive a diagnosis and even then, false reporting can occur. Dr. Soaram Kim, assistant professor in t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: From building fighter jets to automobiles, the manufacturing world is increasingly adapting digital instruction as technology advances. Mechanical parts can be designed on a computer and shipped over the network to a manufacturing machine that follows digital instructions to produce a specific part. The move into the digital world makes securing online information a national inter  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Ph.D. candidate Mustafa Abdelrahman thought he had experienced everything he could at Texas A&M University but recently ticked another vital asset off his list -- receiving a prestigious fellowship through the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate. At Texas A&M, Abdelrahman researches in Dr. Taylor Ware's lab in the Department of Mater  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Data centers that store, process, and distribute data connect our world. Because of this growing demand, there is an increased need to share information as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, there is limited bandwidth within traditional data processing systems which makes this a challenge. Texas A&M University researchers have received a grant from the National Science  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $216,557 against 15 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: six air quality, two multi-media, four petroleum storage tanks, one public water system, and one water rights. Default orders were issued  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2023: Today, the Texas Democratic Party is announcing that Monique Alcala will serve as its permanent Executive Director. Alcala brings over a decade of political, nonprofit, and government experience to the Party - including high-profile roles as a Congressional aide, on the Biden for President campaign in 2020, and most recently as the Southwest Regional Director for EMILY's List. "We're thrilled to be a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * Subject: Additional Days School Year 2023-2024 Survey and Waiver Updates Category: Additional Days School Year Next Steps: Superintendent or designee complete survey by August 25 if applicable Overview The purpose of this letter is to provide local educational agencies (LEAs) with the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) 2023-2024 Implementation Survey and to  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * Subject: Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Requirements Category: Special Populations Next Steps: Share with appropriate staff and update local processes and procedures as necessary The purpose of this correspondence is to notify local educational agencies (LEAs) of a recent rule change to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Sec.89.1050 regardi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * Subject: Adopted Revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89, Subchapter BB Category: Emergent Bilingual Student Programs Next Steps: Share with all appropriate staff who serve emergent bilingual students The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the adopted revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89, Adaptations   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * SUBJECT: House Bill (HB) 3928 CATEGORY: Special Populations NEXT STEPS: Share with appropriate staff and update local processes and procedures as necessary The purpose of this correspondence is to provide local educational agencies (LEAs) with a high-level overview of important updates regarding dyslexia. During the 88th Texas Legislature (Regular Session),   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * Subject: Preliminary Maximum Compressed Tax Rates (MCR) and Adoption of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2023 Category: Funding Implications; Adoption of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2023 (2023-2024 School Year) Next Steps: Share with business and finance staff This correspondence is to inform you about preliminary maximum compressed tax rates (MCR) for school districts' main  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 3, 2023: * * * Subject: Required Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination Category: Methods of Administration Regarding Access to CTE Programs Next Steps: Post notice prior to the start of school The purpose of this letter is to provide local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, with information regarding the 2023-202  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 31, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $87.7 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of 54 rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state. Provided through the TDHCA Housing Tax Credit Program (HTC), these awards will hel  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Borger, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission. "I congratulate the City of Borger on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this recognition," said Gover  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Garrett Donnelly, Laurie Limbacher, and Cathy McKnight and appointed Fritz Duda and Ted Houghton to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Commission provides leadership and coordinates services to support projects commissioned by county historical commissions, historical societies, agencies, and institutions interested in the pres  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roger Nober to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Advisory Commission conducts studies on antisemitism in the state, provides assistance to schools, and meets with appropriate representatives of public and private organizations to provide information in addition to various educ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lucy Sisniega to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board is responsible for regulating the practice of radiologic technology. Lucy Sisniega of Midland is owner and president of S&S Commercial Real Estate and owner and chief executive officer of M&L Wholesalers and Importers. She is a member of the Midland Dev  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher Carmona, Sharon Lemons, and John Trischitti, III the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services to all people with diabetes and health  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed two key laws to protect Texans from illegal street racing passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Fort Worth. The legislation, House Bill 1442 and House Bill 2899, enhances penalties for perpetrators of illegal street racing and provides law enforcement and prosecutors additional tools to addres  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 401,900 illegal immigrant ap  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * AMS-Simons research enhancement funds recognize work done by PUI faculty * * * Eddy Kwessi, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Trinity University, has been awarded an inaugural AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grant for Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Faculty. The grant, given by the American Mathematical Society, provides $3,000 a year for three years to support research-related activities.   more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Imagine sitting in traffic, trying to get home. Hundreds of cars are lined up, all making their way toward a single exit. The road may be wide enough to fit them, but the exit is far from adequate. They are trapped because of a bottleneck. The same idea can be applied to entering college. Many potential students want to gain their education and enter the workforce, but the requirements needed to do so can hal  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected Dr. Aisha Moultry, interim dean for TSU's College of Transdisciplinary Studies professionals to participate in the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Dr. Moultry is one of 35 leaders from around the state colleges and universities from across the nation to be selected. "It is an honor to be chosen to be a part of the Emerging Leaders   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: The University of Houston Technology Bridge and the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center have announced a new partnership to support innovation and early-tech startups in the Gulf Coast region. This collaboration will help innovators and entrepreneurs at the university and across the region in developing a pitch or a commercialization plan, as well as preparing for the SBI  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: More than half of Houston residents think the city is headed in the wrong direction, with large majorities saying they want the next mayor to focus on issues including crime, flooding, road conditions and the economy. A survey of likely Houston voters by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found residents are far more concerned about traditional bread-and-butter issues than about   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Study finds Older Adults are Less Accurate in Portal Performance * * * Long gone are the days when your doctor called with basic test results. The internet changed medical communication, putting patients in control of reading their labs and numbers inside electronic patient portals. Many would say progress for sure, but for older adults, there just may be a digital disconnect. A new study from the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * University of Houston Professor Brandon Rottinghaus Culls Political Scandal Data Since Watergate, Publishes Study * * * Modern American politics has been plagued by scandals from Watergate to Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, to Donald Trump's Access Hollywood tapes and impeachments. More recently, President Joe Biden's son Hunter faces tax and gun possession charges, casting a shadow over his father  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: She's an expert in residency and the Match for osteopathic medical students, and now Melva Landrum of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of a national advisory board representing osteopathic medicine. Landrum, a director in TCOM's Office of Medical Student Success, was appointed to the Association of American Medical Colleges Careers in Medicine Advisory Committee as the os  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: Dr. Jay Roop performs osteopathic manipulative medicine for patients of all ages at HSC Health -- the patient-facing clinic at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth -- but his favorite patients are the kids. Roop, a DO, said OMM can be used to improve everything from tongue ties and latching issues to ADHD and autism. "I find great joy in working with families  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 4 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas has promoted a former public relations agency veteran and ex-journalist to be its top communicator. Andres (Andy) Ybarra was named the university's chief communications officer after serving four years as its associate vice president of PR & Communications. "Andy is a proven leader and is respected for his solid judgment and wise counsel," President Rob Vischer said. "He has stro  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: After announcing Torry Peterson as head coach, Celt Baseball names its latest addition, Cole Wesneski as assistant coach. After a four-year career at Sam Houston State University, Wesneski enters the collegiate coaching scene to help with Celt pitchers. "We are so excited to add such an awesome mind to our coaching staff," Head Coach Peterson said. "Cole played at the highest level of collegiate baseball   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Whether you love it, fear it, or perhaps view it with suspicion, the current buzz is all about artificial intelligence (AI). USTMAX Center will shine a valuable light on AI in its upcoming Lunch and Learn on Thursday, August 10, from noon to 1 p.m., at the USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe. Join us for a presentation on this fascinating topic called "Almost Human? Understanding Generative AI, Internet of Th  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Meet Dallas Taylor, sound evangelist. A professional sound designer and host of the award-winning podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz, Taylor ('03 BA, Music Media), is on a mission to bring sound out of the shadow of its showier sensory sibling--visuals--and put it squarely in the spotlight, so that it can reap the respect and wonder it's due. * * * "I want to do for sound what (c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Researchers have modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity and examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces. The research team at The University of Texas at Austin created a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset that can be worn comfortably for long periods. The EEG measures the brain's ele  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A new statistical tool can help researchers get meaningful results when a randomized experiment, considered the gold standard, is not possible. Randomized experiments split participants into groups by chance, with one undergoing an intervention and the other not. But in real-world situations, they can't always be done. Companies might not want to use the method, or such experiments might be against the law. De  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Tropical forests often harbor hundreds of species of trees in a square mile, but scientists often struggle to understand how such a diversity of species can coexist. In a study published in Science, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have provided new insights into the answer by uncovering a key characteristic of the spatial distribution of adult trees. Combining computational modeling with data c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: A rash of storms in Texas in recent years -- from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 to the deep freeze in 2021 -- has put big chunks of the population in danger and left millions without electricity or water for long periods. These calamities also served as motivation for a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin to refocus her work on innovations that can help communities respond to severe weather events. Her l  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Scientists examine 'big five' personality traits and association with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, refusal * * * Which types of personalities were more hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic's peak? Extroverts -- according to a new study on more than 40,000 Canadians. "We expected that people who were especially high in extroversion would be more likely to get the vacc  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: The Local Volume Mapper (LVM) Instrument has seen first science light. LVM is one of the three mappers that make up the fifth phase of the SDSS's ambitious all-sky, multi-epoch spectroscopic survey. This new instrument will create a spectroscopic map of the Milky Way and other nearby galaxies. "This is not just a new instrument - it is an entirely new observatory that we cre  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: Researchers are partnering to improve privacy and security of sensitive data that may contain personally identifiable information. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Data Scientist Tony Chiang, DPhil, and University of Texas at El Paso Mathematical Sciences Professor Amy Wagler, Ph.D., are leading the project. The project uses machine learning models to morph sensitive, real  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species' long-term survival. To better understand what goes on in the mating lives of muriquis, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Wisconsin-Madison turned to the monkey  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2023: The University of Texas (UT) System and Coursera today launched an expanded industry microcredential program with a goal of preparing every interested student at UT academic campuses - as well as faculty, staff and alumni - for the state's workforce demands at no extra cost to them. As part of the UT System's Texas Credentials for the Future initiative, over 240,000 learners across nine UT  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler industrial technology program at the Longview University Center will move to the Kilgore College-Longview campus beginning this fall. The move will aid students and enhance the continued partnership between the institutions. "We are excited about this move that will benefit Longview and Gregg County students seeking a four-year degree in industrial technology," said   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Naturally occurring protein LY6E prevented mice from being sickened by SARS-CoV-2, UTSW researchers find * * * A mammalian protein previously shown by UT Southwestern microbiologists to inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19 in cell culture also protected live mouse models, significantly limiting infection in the lung cells and diminishing the symptoms. The findings, publishe  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2023: A new National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant will help a University of Texas at Arlington professor study how wind leads to erosion of rocks. "We know that wind gradually erodes rocks during sandstorms. What we don't know exactly is if that erosion is significant over tens of years or thousands of years," said Nathan Brown, assistant professor of earth and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Two clinical trials that will evaluate drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other therapies for long COVID that are sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will launch at UTHealth Houston. The trials are part of the NIH Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery Initiative (RECOVER), a large, nationwide research program designed to understand, treat, and prevent long  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: A surgical technician has a respected role as the "backbone" of a surgical team. Prospective students who want to become one of these vital team members can develop hands-on technical skills in the Surgical Technology program at Texas State Technical College. Students learn how to assist nurses and surgeons in preparation for a surgical procedure in an operating room. They also gain knowledge of anatomy, medi  more