CANYON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: More than 30 new scholars have joined the West Texas A&M University faculty as the 2023-24 academic year begins. "West Texas A&M University is fortunate to add an outstanding group of scholars this year," said Dr. Neil Terry, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. "The strength of academic programs at the University is inextricably linked to the quality of the faculty, and we are confident the ta  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by the HKSAR Government Highways Department to deliver the Tsing Yi - Lantau Link (TYLL), a new strategic road linking Lantau Island and Tsing Yi aimed at increasing capacity and accommodating future traffic demand from the Northern Metropolis development. Well-designed trans  more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: Roxanne Gonzales-Vogel has climbed the peaks of the tallest mountains on all seven continents, including Mt. Everest. Her next challenge is out of this world. Literally. The Texas Woman's alumna is working on cutting-edge technology that will provide nutrition for astronauts while they are working in outer space. As the nutrition and performance research manager at GU Energy Labs, Gonzales-Vogel and her colleague  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- American Airlines issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: American Airlines pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), ratified a new four-year agreement with the company today. The new contract will deliver more than $9 billion of compensation and quality-of-life benefits to American's 15,000 pilots. "Today is a really great day for our pilots and airline," said American's CEO Robert Isom. "This agreement will help American immediat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: In the last few years, breast reduction procedures in the U.S. have become increasingly common. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 100,000 breast reduction procedures were performed in 2020. This procedure involves a high-tension T-Junction suture in which three incisions meet, forming the shape of a T. Larger breast reductions with longer incisions may have a higher risk o  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Research Provided by CU Math Students * * * Cameron University's Dr. Ioannis Argyros, professor of mathematics, is the co-author of "Contemporary Algorithms: Theory and Applications Volume III," a new edition to the Mathematics Research Developments Series published by Nova Science Publishers. Argyros wrote the textbook with Dr. Santhosh George, professor of mathematical and computational scienc  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research and inviting customers to be a part of the efforts. Those who choose to donate online $25 or more will receive 25 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles for every dollar donated. And thanks to Mastercard, those who donate online using their American   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: University of Houston, the Energy University, is proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of UH-Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows - eight graduate students who are actively involved in innovative energy-related research across the UH campus. Funded by Chevron, the program supports graduate students' research efforts through a one-year, $12,000 fellowship which includes mentoring by fa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Earl M. Cummings as its Independent Board Chair. Mr. Cummings has served as an Independent Director of CenterPoint Energy's Board of Directors since 2020. During that time, he has also served as the Chair of the Governance, Environmental and Sustainability Committee, as well as a member of the Audit and Compensation C  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Collin College issued the following news release: Collin College is excited to announce the launch of its new Physical Therapist Assistant program, starting this fall at the Frisco Campus. This two-year program, spanning six semesters, will offer students comprehensive classroom, lab, and clinical education opportunities to obtain the foundation, knowledge, and technical experience needed as a physical therapist assistant. Upon graduation, students will receive an A  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: By Jeff Zehnder The University of Colorado Boulder is leading a major Air Force project to track objects orbiting near the moon. The Air Force Research Laboratory is awarding a Space University Research Initiative worth up to $5 million over five years to the multi-university CU Boulder-led team. Also collaborating on the research are Texas A&M University, the Georgia Institute of Techn  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Del Mar College issued the following news release: With the new school year underway, there's a new opportunity for high school students in the Coastal Bend region to earn college credits at no cost from Del Mar College (DMC). The Dual Credit Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program rolls out this fall at the College with funding administered through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A part of House Bill 8 (HB 8), the Dual Credit FAST progr  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Aug. 25 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: ETS-Lindgren, the global leader in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Wireless Testing Solutions, proudly introduces its latest achievement in technological innovation: The newly developed SpaceSaverTM 26H EMC Chamber. Showcased at E3 Compliance in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the chamber represents a significant mi  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 23 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: Mississippi College executive leaders are proud to welcome two valuable additions to the Christian University's faculty and administrative staff. Chase Quarterman, M.F.A. Chase Quarterman, a Mississippi College graduate and graphic design specialist who has served as a lecturer in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, has joined the MC faculty as an assistant professor of art. Benjamin Iv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued its recommendations on August 22 to expand the coverage of a group of medications known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, which are taken to prevent HIV. The recommendation will require private insurers to cover the expansion of PrEP drugs without a co-pay or deductible under the Affordable Care Act. Earlier this year, a federal judge in Texas struck down th  more

HAVERFORD, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- Haverford College issued the following news: Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Rebecca Everett has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further her research on the effects of food quality on the maturation stages of water fleas (Daphnia Pulex), with a larger goal of better understanding the degree human activities are changing the environment and nutrient cycles. In addition to Professor Everett, the pro  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Kelli Norfleet and the deal team working on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Express Grain Terminals (EGT) has won the 2023 Mid-Size Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award from the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) for an impressive restructuring after the bankruptcy of EGT. "It has been an honor to represent our client through EGT's difficult Chapter 11 cas  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Edgar Klee, head of the firm's Mexico City office, was recognized in the 2024 Chambers Latin America Guide (Chambers & Partners) as one of the top lawyers in Mexico in non-contentious tax matters. Chambers interviewees said, "Working with Edgar Klee generates great confidence as he has a command of tax matters not only in Mexico, but also he is adept at advising on cross-bor  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP earned a precedent-setting victory on behalf of client Pizza Hut in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit court on Aug. 22. The court upheld a 2022 decision that rejected all claims asserted against Pizza Hut and awarded Pizza Hut $6.6 million in a battle involving all of the restaurant chain's franchise agreements in Philadelphia. The opinion resolves previously   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: A new Official Texas Historical Marker for the late alumnus and Congressman George Thomas "Mickey" Leland was unveiled at Texas Southern University during a formal ceremony on August 18, 2023, at the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. The new marker is positioned opposite the Official Texas Historical Marker for Barbara Jordan at the building entrance. "The tribute was symbolic and illustrates t  more

ATLANTA, Texas, Aug. 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: Jerry Clark, a highly acclaimed and visionary music executive, has joined forces with iHeartPodcasts to launch "Storytime with Legendary Jerry." This groundbreaking podcast will offer a varied glimpse into the world of Southern rap music, featuring exclusive interviews and compelling discussions with industry icons and executives. Jerry Clark, renowned for his unparalleled expertise and contributions to the music industr  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Instructors in the Mechatronics Technology program at Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus are looking forward to Aug. 28, the first day of the fall semester, because the college's recruitment efforts have resulted in an enrollment increase in the program. Carlos Reyes, TSTC's Mechatronics Technology program director in Harlingen, said the number of traditional students in the program has increase  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Eagle Pass with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to provide an update on their joint efforts under Texas' Operation Lone Star to respond to President Joe Biden's reckless open border policies. "Texas is ground zero, front and center of the bo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- 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 recently researched the inclusive digital credit industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Juvo with the 2023 Latin American Technology Innovation Leadership Award. Juvo is a trendsetting fintech company established in 2014 that leverages its highly   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: UVA Health has named Krista Barnes as Chief Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer, where she will oversee the strategic direction of UVA Health's compliance and privacy programs. Barnes will lead UVA Health's work to protect patient privacy and comply with all federal and state laws. An experienced leader, Barnes comes to UVA Health from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news: As Lamar University ushers in the fall semester, Cardinal Communities aims to bring a sense of belonging to its first-year students through mentorship. Designed to create a seamless transition from high school to university life, Cardinal Communities offers a unique opportunity for freshmen to connect with like-minded peers and engage in activities that foster personal growth and academic success. With over thirty groups,   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: In a significant stride toward enhancing maritime transportation, Lamar University professor Dr. Maryam Hamidi has been granted $173,636 in research funding by the Texas Department of Transportation, or TxDOT, for a research study titled "Gulf Intracoastal Waterway - Automatic Identification System (AIS) Application." The primary goal of this project is to evaluate and analyze the movement of ship and barge traffic  more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: Texas Woman's University has received a grant from Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies to create additional pathways for community college students to receive four-year STEM degrees, an effort that aims to better position the Metroplex for job growth in the life sciences and other STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields by increasing the number of college-educated STEM workers - a move critical to t  more

FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Magellan Health issued the following news release: Magellan Health, Inc., a leader in behavioral health and related services, today announced the launch of iMclusion, its new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) solution. Powered by deepSEE Consulting, an organization with more than 20 years of experience in DEI, iMclusion helps organizations develop inclusive, culturally competent organizations through a "no-blame, no-shame" approach. "iMclusion will help transform   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Latin Maverick Welcome and Black Maverick Welcome foster bonds at UTA * * * As part of Maverick Stampede, UTA hosted Latin Maverick Welcome and Black Maverick Welcome to introduce new and current students to student groups, student organizations and resources on campus. The events included sessions on navigating UTA, student success resources and networking opportunities f  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Two more universities, West Virginia University (WVU) and Georgia Institute of Technology, have been funded by the National Science Foundation and are set to join the Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Building Reliable Advances and Innovations in Neurotechnology (IUCRC BRAIN), housed at the University of Houston. It is home base for scientists developing and testing the efficacy, safety and  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Texas v. EPA to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority under the Clean Air Act to ensure that each state does its fair share to reduce the air pollution that they send to other states. The brief responds to a clai  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the following news release: New laws - including ones giving TDLR the authority to shut down massage establishments where human trafficking is suspected, redefining who is a dog or cat breeder, and attaching the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to TDLR - will go into effect on September 1. To administer these changes, in some cases the agency must first develop rules for implementation. Some bills incl  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that a fundraising effort led by its station in Honolulu, HI, KHON2 (DMA #66), has raised $1,187,712 in donations to assist victims affected by the recent wildfires that devastated Maui. The effort was capped off with an additional $134,253 in donations from a telethon hosted by Nexstar's KLAS-TV (DMA #40)   more

CALMAR, Iowa, Aug. 23 -- Northeast Iowa Community College issued the following news: The Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Thom Chesney, of Dubuque, to fill the District 9 seat vacancy. District 9 encompasses residents of the Dubuque Community School District. Dr. Chesney is a Senior Post Secondary Educator- Inclusive Servant Leader with 20-plus years of expertise overseeing and evaluating learning and training solutions for diverse audiences. His background  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Kevin Stitt joined Texas Governor Greg Abbot's press conference in Eagle Pass, TX along with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to provide an update on their joint efforts in responding to President Biden's border crisis. "The chaotic scenes at the southern border are a stark reminder of the conseq  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- 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 recently assessed the landscape for real-world evidence (RWE) information technology (IT) solutions for the healthcare industry and, based on its research results, recognizes Optum with the 2023 North American Company of the Year Award. The RWE division op  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Oracle has been recognized as a founding member of CancerX. The public-private partnership was formed to drive innovations that can help reduce deaths due to cancer. Oracle will contribute expertise to the project fueled by Oracle's extensive background in open cloud platforms, AI and machine learning, clinical research, healthcare research, care delivery, and its scientific exper  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 23 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has appointed new co-managing partners for the firm's Houston office. Shareholders Suni Sukduang and Matt Todd will jointly lead the Houston office, effective August 21, 2023. The Office Managing Partner role is filled by leading attorneys in Polsinelli's 22 office locations across the country. "Suni and Matt are outstanding leaders, and I am excited to work with them as we c  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 24 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Peter V. Marchetti will be a Visiting Professor with the Law School for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. While at Haub Law, he will be teaching the following courses: (i)Commercial Law: Sales of Goods; and (ii) Corporations & Partnerships. Professor Marchetti is a Professor of Law at Texas Southern University's   more

RED OAK, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Representatives from Texas State Technical College's partnering independent school districts recently shared how the dual enrollment options at TSTC's North Texas campus offer high school students a new perspective on what higher education can look like. Jane Dvorak, director of Innovation for Ferris ISD, said the technical dual enrollment options at TSTC provide an opportunity for those students who may not wa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: Today the Republican Nation Committee selected Houston to host the 2028 Republican National Convention. Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas said "We are proud to welcome the Republican National Committee and Republican delegates from across the country to the most important and largest red state in the nation! The 2028 election and convention will be pivotal to ensure  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Religious expression in the workplace -- from wearing symbols of one's beliefs to discussing faith at work -- varies from geographic location to location, with Christians more likely to express their faith in the South, Jews most likely in the Northeast and Muslims most likely to do so out West, according to a new paper from researchers at Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Re  more

EAGLE PASS, South Dakota, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Noem highlighted the breakdown of rule of law at the United States' southern border under the Biden Administration. While in Eagle Pass, Texas, Governor Noem took an aerial tour of the southern border. Video footage from the helicopter tour can be found here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDeRixcK8c0). Governor Noem also joined a Border Security Pre  more

EAGLE PASS, South Dakota, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: Governor Kristi Noem and four of her Republican Governor colleagues highlighted the total breakdown of the rule of law at America's southern border. Governor Noem joined a border security press conference hosted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass, Texas. They were joined by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: This year, incoming science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students at Sam Houston State University were provided a new opportunity to get a head start on their degrees. The departments of mathematics and statistics and physics teamed up to create the Catapult into STEM Summer Bridge Program, a unique learning experience that allows students to place out of entry-level physics and precalculus.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Enormous amounts of sediment, or sand and mud, flowed through Houston waterways during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, due in part to modifications made by humans to bayous, rivers and streams over the past century, that could seriously impact future flooding events and be costly to the City of Houston. New analysis by geology researchers at the University of Houston found 27 million cubic meters of sedi  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: In her annual Convocation address to faculty, staff and students today, The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson touted record-high research activity and fundraising, as well as continuing UTEP's pause on tuition increases and the upcoming construction of new buildings on campus. "We have a lot of great news at UTEP, and it all points to the success of our students  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2023: Tarleton State University broke ground this morning for a $110 million, two-story multipurpose arena that will sport NCAA Division I basketball facilities and room for academic convocations, symposiums, conferences and conventions. The Texas A&M System approved the budget and construction in May, with move-in set for 2025. Construction dollars come from Revenue System Financing bonds and are p  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: The Tarleton State University Police Department is offering a self-defense course designed specifically for women. The instructors, Sgt. Amanda Miller and Officer Doug Johnson, will emphasize education and awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. The 12-hour course, divided into four sessions, is open to students, faculty, staff and the public. Sessions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, 13, 18 and 20   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: After years of foundational work to enhance student success, Tarrant County College (TCC) is well-positioned for policy changes that tie state funding to key learning outcomes. Over the summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 8, a measure that redefines the methodology by which community colleges receive state funding. The overall intent of HB 8 is to enhance education opportunities for the futu  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Three Superfund Research Centers funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) recently came together to share their accomplishments and challenges in fulfilling the data management and analysis mandate of the NIEHS Superfund Program. Scientists from Texas A&M University, the University of New Mexico, and the University   more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) Office of Continuing Education will be offering a new online certificate course in Organizational Communication Management beginning Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 and continuing for five weeks, ending Friday, Oct. 27. The online course, taught by Dr. Juan Espinoza, is intended to provide students with the skillsets n  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: As ocean temperatures continue to rise, coral reefs face increasing threats as ecosystem damage has accelerated in recent decades. The ability to preserve and revive biodiverse coral samples has become an essential priority for the health and future of the world's oceans. An interdisciplinary team of researchers demonstrated that live coral can be preserved through a new techniq  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2023: * * * Today, a federal judge is hearing arguments from the Department of Justice's Western District of Texas regarding Greg Abbott's disgraceful border buoy installation. Texas Democrats remain supportive of humane border security measures and the fight against fentanyl trafficking, but express their opposition to Greg Abbott's death traps laid illegally in the Rio Grande River. State Represe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 24, 2023: * * * Subject: Safety And Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant Category: School Safety Next Steps: Eligible District to Complete Needs Assessment Overview Preventing school violence requires addressing the factors that put people at risk for or that protect them from violence. In an effort to support local safety efforts, on May 31, 2023, the Texas Education Age  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced 11 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $2.7 million to 11 schools in Northeast Texas to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), these grants will help schools purchase and install equipment to initially train more than 1,340 students for high-demand occupa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced nine Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $2.8 million to five Southeast Texas schools to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the grants will help the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train more than 890 students for high-demand occup  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darren Schlosser to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, he has reappointed John M. Prewitt, Paul R. Scott, and Brett H. Graham for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles serves, protects, and advances citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle r  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dru Riddle Ph.D., DNP, CRNA, FAAN to the Texas Board of Nursing for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029, effective September 1, 2023. The Board oversees the practice of professional nursing, examination of students, and standards of professional conduct for license holders. The Board also prescribes and publishes the minimum requirements and standards for course studie  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff Thomas to the Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors for a term to expire on January 1, 2029. The Board oversees the investment of the multibillion-dollar Permanent School Fund, a major source of funding for Texas public schools. Cliff Thomas of Victoria is an owner and chairman of the board of Pilot Thomas Logistics and founder of Speedy Stop Food Stor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of William "Leslie" Doggett to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029, and named Jeff Hildebrand as Chair of the Commission, both effective August 31, 2023. The Commission manages and conserves the natural and cultural resources of Texas and provides hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportuni  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today received the Texas Association of Business' (TAB) 2023 Economic Trailblazer Award for his ongoing efforts to keep Texas the economic engine of America during a virtual fireside chat for the TAB South Texas Development Summit. During the discussion with TAB CEO Glenn Hamer, the Governor also praised the many legislative successes of this year that will help grow Tex  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Eagle Pass with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to provide an update on their joint efforts under Texas' Operation Lone Star to respond to President Joe Biden's reckless open border policies. "These Governors here with me today are deploying mi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: 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 activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 420,800 il  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: Two 'virtual power plants' (VPPs) are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This marks a first for the state's electricity market and is part of the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) directed ERCO  more

ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: With the need increasing for occupational health and safety technicians across the state, Texas State Technical College is helping to fill those jobs. TSTC's Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance program, which offers an Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates of completion at the Abilene, Fort Bend County and Waco campuses, trains future technicians for jobs in different industries. A  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Modern technology is reshaping the automotive body repair industry, and that impacts how future automotive body repairers are trained. Jose Vasquez is the Auto Collision and Management Technology program director at Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus. Recently he talked about how some of the industry's new technology is enhancing students' skills. Which components of computerized diagnostics ar  more

MARSHALL, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2023: As a child, Damon Barker was fascinated by engines and Texas' seemingly endless truck population. "I've always looked at the semis going down the road and wondered how they worked," Barker said. "That's what started it all for me." Today, Barker is studying for a certificate of completion in Texas State Technical College's Diesel Equipment Technology program at the Marshall campus, putting hi  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Manufacturing jobs are an integral part of the Texas economy, and recently the Central Texas region has experienced an increase in machinist jobs. This job outlook is a key motivator for students who are enrolled in the Precision Machining Technology program at Texas State Technical College. The program is known for training highly skilled candidates to fill vacant machinist jobs across the state, including C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Four-Year University of Houston-Led Study Will Occur at Schools in Texas and Florida * * * A University of Houston researcher is launching a new study to examine how elementary schools across Texas and Florida identify specific learning disabilities in students, with the goal of improving processes so children with significant academic difficulties can succeed. Jeremy Miciak, research asso  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: A new federally funded program at the University of Houston is meeting the growing need for well-trained professionals in the retailing and consumer science industry within the field of human sciences. The goal is to widen the pipeline so that more curious, creative students of various backgrounds will be well prepared to become the industry's leaders of the future. The term human sciences may not ring a be  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Krista Roberts Growing up with severe asthma, first-year pharmacy student Brittiana McDowell had frequent interactions with her pharmacist and pediatrician due to her chronic condition. She was fascinated by the effectiveness of the medication in controlling her asthma and the collaboration among the health care team to keep her well. It's this experience that sparked her interest i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: University of St. Thomas-Houston's Cameron School of Business announces a new 100% online graduate degree - Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) beginning in spring 2024. The 30-hour degree program is designed for individuals who are currently, or aspire to be, leaders in various health care settings. "Today's health organizations are in need of administrators who can manage the complex components o  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: New research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever, a dangerous, often fatal disease common to much of West Africa but considered a major threat to global health. In a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UTMB's scientists document how a new drug from Zalgen Labs successful  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA study looks at ways to improve attendance, appeal to audiences * * * A study led by two University of Texas at Arlington public affairs professors, in partnership with city leaders, suggests downtown Arlington events would enjoy increased attendance if there were more parking, shaded areas and Instagram-ready photo opportunities. Respondents to the survey consider down  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is constructing an open-networked airborne computing platform to enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to help first responders better coordinate their efforts during emergency or disaster responses. UT Arlington also is developing a universal plug-in hardware unit that can fit into any UAV to allow for this computing platform to be used. The   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: New research from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) supports the idea that the brains of older adults who maintain physical fitness by engaging in regular strenuous exercise more closely resemble those of younger adults. Dr. Chandramallika Basak, associate professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, is the corresponding author of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Austin announces a $10 million endowment from Lois and Richard Folger to create the largest endowment to a named athletics director in the country. The Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Endowment will provide perpetual flexible funding for non-salaried strategic use, empowering the athletics director to launch new initiatives and enhance the excellence of Texas Athletics for   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Oral therapeutic drug shows promise in Mice Current leading marker, protein in urine, does not apply to all patients with diabetes who develop kidney disease * * * Urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, are predictive and a causative biomarker of looming progressive kidney failure in patients with diabetes, a finding that could   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Comprehensive MD Anderson studies accelerate new discovery into pharmacological application and Phase I trial * * * Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a functional role for KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer and rapidly translated these findings into a novel therapeutic approach combining a KRAS G12D inhibitor with immu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Slowing down while devouring frozen treats can help stave off quick-hitting, brief headaches, UTSW expert says * * * You're eating or drinking something frozen, like a snow cone, ice cream, or ice pops - probably a bit too eagerly - and you get one of those sudden-onset, painful headaches known as "brain freeze." Man, does it hurt, but usually not for long, and it's  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Mixing two inhibitors killed cells with double mutations in HER2 gene, UT Southwestern study finds * * * A novel combination of drugs successfully killed breast cells carrying double mutations in the HER2 gene that had rendered them resistant to a commonly used cancer therapy, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. The findings, published   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Culinary medicine eConsults developed at UT Southwestern are feasible, scalable, and well received * * * Expert advice on nutrition delivered to patients electronically saved physicians time, improved patient satisfaction, and was reimbursable by insurance, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in Nutrients, showcase a new model   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: To meet the demand from businesses for more leaders focused on developing and sustaining healthy and productive organizations, The University of Texas at Arlington now offers a Master of Science degree in industrial and organizational psychology (I/O). UTA is the only public university in North Texas to offer this degree option. I/O psychology is the scientific study of people in organizati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: By Sherri Green Researchers estimate that more than 3.1 million Hispanic households are at elevated risk for food insecurity. However, language barriers can thwart efforts to assess how many more are at risk. Daphne Hernandez, PhD, associate professor with Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, plans to use a two-year grant to develop a more accurate way to identify th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: A 2004 alumnus of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce has been named the new dean of the Office of African-American Affairs. Darren D. Kelly will join the University on Oct. 2. He is currently an associate vice president at the University of Texas at Austin, where he oversees a 67-member team in the Division of Diversity and Community. "Darren will bring a unique combinatio  more