COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release: The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Texas A&M University-Commerce has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Research to hire a faculty member to teach and conduct research in the field of agronomy. Dr. Grace Flusche Ogden was hired as an assistant professor of agronomy and began her appointment on August 1. Her joint position is split between A&M-Commerce  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Today, Anheuser-Busch is announcing a $22.5 million investment in its Houston brewery, which includes upgrades to the facility's internal systems to enhance workplace safety and improve brewery efficiency. Anheuser-Busch has a long history of commitment to being a strong partner to the communities it calls home, and these upcoming local investments reflect the brewer's dedication to  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: With an increasing number of severe accidents in the global oil and gas industry caused by damaged pipelines, University of Houston researchers are developing an autonomous robot to identify potential pipeline leaks and structural failures during subsea inspections. The transformative technology will make the inspection process far safer and more cost effective, while also protecting subsea environm  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees recently named J. Cary Gray and Dr. James Lomax to the board. Lomax will serve as an ex officio member, representing the College's Alumni Association. Gray is chairman of the Gray Reed law firm. As managing partner of Gray Reed from 2006 through 2022 and now as the firm's chairman, he concentrates on growing a modern and democratic partnership. He describes Gray  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: More than half of all cardiovascular diseases worldwide have been found to be directly connected to five classic cardiovascular disease risk factors, with high blood pressure being the most significant factor related to heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Christie Ballantyne, professor of medicine, and Dr. Vijay Nambi, associate professor of medicine, both with Baylor College of Medicine, are co-authors alo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Feeling anxious behind the wheel is common, especially among those who live in cities with heavy traffic and little public transportation. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist explains anxiety surrounding driving and how to overcome it. If you are an anxious driver, that anxiety might be compounded when situations on the road are more stressful, such as driving on a busy, five-lane highway in the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: This summer we can't help but talk about and experience sweat! While it might not be the most appealing way to get through the sticky, summer months, it is an important part of keeping our bodies healthy in the heat. Isabel Valdez, physician assistant and assistant professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the basics. "Most of us know that our bodies use sweat to cool us down as it  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * George Cobb, Ph.D., leads committee that provides independent scientific advice and recommendations to the EPA for chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act * * * George Cobb, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Science at Baylor University, has been selected to serve as chair of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC), which provides independent advice on science   more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Reliable treatment for hot flashes needed for menopausal women and breast cancer survivors, say Baylor University researchers * * * Hot flashes are one of the most concerning and most reported symptoms among menopausal women and breast cancer survivors. Currently, paroxetine is a FDA-approved non-hormonal drug used for the treatment of hot flashes. In an article published this month in the journal Frontiers i  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 (TNSres) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * The Mellon College of Science's Summer Scholars Program sets up visiting undergraduate students for success in STEM * * * Undergraduate researchers found unexpected ways to get in tune with new colleagues this summer. Through music. Jose Wui, a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin, came to Carnegie Mellon University for the Artificial Intelligence and Physics Summer Underg  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: In the five years Ashley Marshall has been managing her small team in the Homeless Education Program, she has seen countless examples of students' lives being transformed for the better by the program. During the 2022-2023 school year, Marshall said about 4,300 Dallas ISD students were coded as homeless, which could mean they were sleeping in hotels, cars, or shelters. The HEP team not only work  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Dell issued the following news release: Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces the global availability of Dell NativeEdge, the edge operations software platform that simplifies how customers deploy, manage and secure their edge infrastructure and applications. Dell is also growing its partner and OEM customer ecosystem to help organizations use Dell NativeEdge to simplify the orchestration and expansion of their edge environments. "Dell NativeEdge brings to life   more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Dell issued the following news release: Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Denvr Dataworks, an emerging provider of high-performance cloud infrastructure, are working together to help organizations tap the capabilities of generative AI (GenAI). By combining the security and reliability of the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 server with Denvr Dataworks' delivery of high performance cloud computing optimized for AI, organizations can spend less time on configuring their envir  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- Dell issued the following news release: Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter. Revenue was $22.9 billion, down 13% year-over-year and up 10% sequentially. The company generated operating income of $1.2 billion and non-GAAP operating income of $2 billion, down 8% and up 1% year-over-year, respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $0.63, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.74, down 7% and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised LNG Energy Group Corp. ("LNG") on the indirect acquisition of gas assets in Colombia owned by Lewis Energy Group LP (Texas, USA), solidifying LNG's entry in the country's gas sector. Through one of its subsidiaries, LNG successfully acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Lewis Energy Colombia Inc. ("LEC") for an approximate amount of US$100,000,000. The acquisition was stru  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 in Group1, a UT-affiliated startup aiming to revolutionize the energy industry by developing potassium-ion battery technology. The investment will help Group1 increase its workforce, expand production capacity of its product potassium cathode material, Kristonite(TM), to pilot scale, and forge business partnerships w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: University of St. Thomas - Houston names Dr. Carla E. Alsandor as Chief University Services Officer, leading the new University Services Division that includes St. Thomas Facilities Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, Campus Services that consist of the Celt Cafe and Catering Services, and the bookstore, as well as the University's remote locations. "This organizational structure accommo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The 20th Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum will see industry leaders showcase energy tech innovations for the shift toward a more sustainable, reliable and lower carbon future on Sept. 21 at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business. For two decades, the Energy Tech Venture Forum -- hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship -- has served as the premier conference bringing   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 30 (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: Smart Selangor Delivery Unit is a Malaysian public initiative to equip Selangor citizens, businesses, and government agencies with the digital technologies needed for achieving fully smart services. Based on its recent analysis of the Southeast Asian smart city governance  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- 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: * * * Operational technology (OT) security is becoming more important than ever as the world becomes -interconnected. Nearly $20 billion is being spent globally on OT security, and over the next five years, this industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of more than 15%. * * * OT  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: BY JEFFREY M. JONES Parents of school-aged children in the U.S. remain more apprehensive than usual about their child's physical safety at school, as 38% say they fear for their child's safety. Although this is down slightly from the 44% measured last year in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, it is one of the highest readings in Gallup's trend that da  more

NISKAYUNA, New York, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release: GE Vernova's Advanced Research business (GE Vernova) in Niskayuna, NY was selected by the U.S. Department Energy (DOE) to lead a pre-feasibility assessment to establish a direct air capture (DAC) regional hub near Houston, Texas. GE will enter award negotiations with the DOE to finalize the terms and the scope of the study. The   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 (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: Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the network observability for the cybersecurity industry and, based on its research, recognizes Gigamon with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award. The company offers a deep observability pipeline that harnesses actionable, network-d  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP has earned the distinction of Law360 2023 Texas Powerhouse, thanks to "six-dozen multimillion- and multibillion-dollar merger and acquisition deals in the energy and media sectors." While the firm has grown to nearly 700 attorneys across 19 offices worldwide, Haynes Boone remains proud of its Texas roots. Read an excerpt from Law360's announcement, including discussion of the award   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Mark Trachtenberg was invited to become a fellow with the prestigious American Academy of Appellate Lawyers following a recent meeting of the Academy's board of directors. Founded in 1990, the academy recognizes outstanding appellate lawyers across the United States and promotes the improvement of appellate advocacy and the administration of the appellate courts. Membership   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) and Houston Community College (HCC) team up to offer students an opportunity to start their college career at HCC and smoothly transfer to UST's Rising Stars Internship Program. UST President Richard Ludwick and HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado formalized the articulation agreement on UST's campus during a signing ceremony on Monday, August 28. "The a  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Center for Health Policy has received a new round of federal funding to improve the quality of and access to HIV/AIDS health care and support. The grant is from the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration. HSC's Center for Health Policy is a sub-grantee of the South Central AIDS Educati  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey Extending maternal care after pregnancy, health disparities and health equity are just a few topics that experts from around the country will explore during the Sixth Annual Ralph J. Anderson, M.D. Women's Health Symposium. The symposium will be from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope, 3200 Sanguinet St. The University of Nor  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey After leaving his job as technical director for U.S. Cyber Command, Lex Keen found himself at the intersection of innovative technology, geopolitics and big business. His Tarrant County-based company, SecureFoundry, entered the microchip manufacturing business just before the U.S. government took drastic steps to boost domestic production of semiconductors. Des  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 1 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WHAT: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, has partnered with Aliza Rosen's AYR Media to launch "The Murder Years," a new scripted drama series inspired by true events. In the eight-part series, hosted by actress Gabrielle Carteris (playing the role of "Nancy Clark"), a woman reinvestigates the murders that defined her high school years in the 1980s. Some cla  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2023: King & Spalding announced today that Mitch Tiras has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance, and Investments (CFI) practice group as a partner. He is based in the firm's Houston office. Tiras represents business entities, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies in complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. He also advises cl  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University faculty and staff gathered at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Annual Research Conference (TARC), earlier this year, joining researchers from across Texas to advance their research portfolios and took away top prizes from the conference. TEES assists Texas researchers by promoting collaboration between schools within its large networking including community, colleges, four-year   more

FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Magellan Health issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Magellan Health, Inc., a leader in behavioral health and related services, announced today that its subsidiary, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., has been awarded the care management entity contract by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Child and Family Services. Magellan will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to care and support for c  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The McKinney Economic Development Corp. issued the following news: The McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced the appointment of Michael Kowski as President and CEO. Kowski begins Oct. 1. Kowski brings extensive long-term city planning experience to MEDC, including urban development and design, land acquisition, and capital improvement projects. He most recently served as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of McKinney where he   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Aug. 30, 2023: Gov. Doug Burgum expressed his gratitude for North Dakota National Guard soldiers as they returned home today from a monthlong deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border. Approximately 100 members of the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company served a 30-day mission in support of Operation Lone Star, a joint operation between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Military Departme  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- NetChoice issued the following news on Aug. 30, 2023: Today, NetChoice and CCIA--plaintiffs challenging Texas and Florida's unconstitutional laws that curtail online speech and digital liberty--responded to the Solicitor General's brief in the U.S. Supreme Court and urged the Court to strike down both laws in their entirety. In its brief on our cases, NetChoice & CCIA v. Moody and NetChoice & CCIA v. Paxton, the Solicitor General discouraged the Court from reviewing cert  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 30 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Today, New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney was elected to the national position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) during their fall meeting in Boulder, Colorado. * * * The ECOS Officers for the 2023-2024 term are as follows: - ECOS President, Elizabeth Biser, Secretary, North Carolina Department of En  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of accomplished media executive Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country. Ms. Rogers will begin her duties on September 5, and be based at the  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that KAUT-TV, one of the company's owned and operated television stations serving Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, will become an affiliate of The CW Network on September 1, 2023. KAUT-TV will begin carrying The CW's primetime entertainment and live sports programming at that time. "KAUT-TV has a legacy of provid  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 2 -- The North Dakota National Guard issued the following news: About 100 members of the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company returned home yesterday after a monthlong mission to support operations near the U.S-Mexico border. The Soldiers were a part of Operation Lone Star, a joint operation between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Military Department. "The 188th Engineer Company was honored to support the state of Texas in the joint operation, Ope  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2023: Dentons announces today the return of Matt Nickel as a partner in its Commercial Litigation practice. Based in the Dallas office, Nickel brings vast experience in complex litigation, particularly in the areas of pharmaceutical litigation and product liability, and represents clients in individual and class action litigation in Texas and across the country. Nickel's practice focuses on defending prod  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: With support from the Winn family of Dallas, including alumnus Steve Winn (B.S., '69) and his wife Melinda, The University of Texas at Austin is embarking on a significant new commitment in biodiversity, natural-resources and field-station research. During the coming decades, with more than $50 million in new philanthropy from the Winn Family Foundation and another $150 million in estimated institution  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2023: Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, appointed Micah Cavanaugh as Political Director today. Micah replaces Chad Shoemake, who has departed for other ventures. Micah brings over a decade of Capitol experience both in Austin and Washington D.C., to the Party. He has previously served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Ron Wright, as well as State Representatives Kyle Bied  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Rice University issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2023: Texas lawmakers introduced hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session that will impact the health and safety of children across the state. Experts will discuss what the new laws mean for both care providers and children in an event from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The panels will explore the successes and failures of the bills related to vaccines, access to car  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Personal devices feed our sight and hearing virtually unlimited streams of information while leaving our sense of touch mostly ... untouched. A wearable, textile-based device developed by Rice University engineers could help declutter, enhance -- and, in the case of impairments -- compensate for deficiencies in visual and auditory inputs by tapping this underused sensory resource. "Technology has been slow   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Rice University issued the following news release: Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican municipal politics, according to a new study from Rice University. "Women's Representation and Corruption: Evidence From Local Audits in Mexico" will appear in an upcoming edition of Comparative Political Studies and was authored by Gustavo Guajardo, a Rice Ph.D. candidate in political science, and Leslie Schwindt-Bayer, the Thomas Cooke and Mary Elizabeth Edwards   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- San Antonio College issued the following news: Pioneering new technologies are enhancing the campus experience at the San Antonio College Library. New services for self-checkout are ready. The SAC Library TO GO mobile app for Android and iPhone users can be loaded on smart phones now. And a 24-hour kiosk outside the library with access to books are some of the developments expected to be operational for the fall semester. The upgrades will improve stude  more

ALPINE, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Sul Ross State University Nursing Department has been awarded a grant for more than $157,000 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for simulation lab equipment and faculty training. "We are thrilled," said Dr. Minerva Gonzales, the director of the nursing program. "Our students will benefit greatly as a result of this grant." In the grant application, Dr. Gonzales explained that educating student n  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- St. Edward's University issued the following news release: St. Edward's University has received a $50,000 grant from The Hispanic Bar Association of Austin (HBAA) to establish The HBAA Endowed Scholarship. The endowment will provide future financial support opportunities for Hispanic students who plan to take on their world through law and public service, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college. Our new HBAA gift will support scholarship  more

ALPINE, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University welcomed 12 new faculty members as the Fall 2023 semester began on Monday, Aug. 28. "We are excited to fill these positions with some truly impressive professors and scholars in their fields who will augment our students' academic experience," said Provost Bernie Cantens. "They are bringing years of experience, knowledge and research, and their presence will enhance our campus community and  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Tarleton State University's College of Business has decided to withdraw from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), to devote full attention to its newly acquired accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). ACBSP was the first organization to offer specialized business accreditation for all degree levels. Tarleton State was one of the firs  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Tarleton State University faculty members Dr. Christy Reed and Dr. Elizabeth Garcia have received an $182,640 grant from the Houston Independent School District Grow Your Own Program. The program creates pathways for aspiring educators to experience a high-quality year-long residency while working as HISD teacher assistants in their local community. "This grant will allow the Tarleton State education program   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: Tarrant County College is the first higher education institution in the United States to receive the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) Trilogy Hall of Fame award. The award, presented to the TCC Law Enforcement Academy on August 25, recognizes agencies whose entire command staff have completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Leadership series. "Receiving this award is an accomplishment that  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: * * * Complimentary Half-Day Workshops in The Netherlands and Germany Include EMC, Antenna, and Wireless Industry Experts * * * ETS-Lindgren announced participation in two industry workshops that will take place in The Netherlands and in Germany on September 12 and 13, 2023, respectively. These workshops  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2023: Texas A&M Forest Service conducted a survey of the health of baldcypress trees along a seven-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River this summer after a significant decrease in water levels over the last four years. On May 14, 2019, the middle section of the hydroelectric dam on Lake Dunlap outside of New Braunfels collapsed, releasing a torrent of water that subsequently dropped the level of water i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news: Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for grants to help Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire. More than $500,000 in grant funds are available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed burns on their property by certified and insured prescribed burn managers. Last year, the grant programs provided over $362,000 to facilitate prescribed fire treatments on 12,947 acres of pr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Rachel Rose Plant phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. In addition to ensuring a healthier crop yield, this process is essential for various current societal challenges, such as energy demands (i.e. biofuels) and food security. Dr. Joshua Peeples, ACES assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Ear speaker vibrations and motion sensor data on newer smartphones could compromise caller information security. * * * By Nancy Luedke Advanced smartphone features attract users who want more from their devices, especially in health and entertainment areas, but do these features create a security risk when making or receiving actual calls? A team of academic researchers from Texas A&M Universit  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: The Will and Pam Harte family and the Harte Charitable Foundation will fund a new endowment at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) named in honor of former HRI Senior Executive Director, Dr. Larry McKinney. The $1.5 million endowment, aptly named The Larry D. McKinney Endowed Chair for Coastal Conservation and Restorat  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Landing a helicopter on a ship's flight deck is one of the most challenging and complex maneuvers demanded of a Navy pilot. Unlike a runway, the landing area of any ship is small and a constantly moving target that sways with the sea. Solutions have been proposed to automate ship landing. Still, none have effectively held up to the added challenges helicopter p  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Michelle Revels Individuals diagnosed with different subtypes of long COVID or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 experience long-term physical, cognitive and mental health symptoms. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have begun to track the long-term health of COVID-19 survivors who recovered from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Jesus A. Reina Dr. Behbood Ben Zoghi assumed the role as interim department head of the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University on Aug.15, 2023. With a longstanding association with Texas A&M since 1987, Zoghi has consistently demonstrated dedication and diverse contributions throughout his academic career. His leadership journey began  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * SUBJECT: Final 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 (20232024 School Year) NEXT STEPS: Share with business and finance staff This letter is to inform you about final maximum compressed tax rates (MCR) for school districts' maintenance and operati  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * SUBJECT: Letter of Interest Grant Opportunity for Recruiting and Preparing Principals CATEGORY: Local Education Agency Grants NEXT STEPS: Apply for grants on the TEA Grants Opportunity page The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is pleased to announce the opening of the grant opportunity for the 2024-2025 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 7 which began on Friday,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * SUBJECT: Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees SY 2023-24 CATEGORY: Notice NEXT STEPS: Share with appropriate staff * * * Overview: The Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas school district and open-enrollment charter school campuses that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of militaryconnected students and their fami  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) today announced the opening of applications for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program signed into law by the Governor in 2021. With $20.2 million in funding approved for the biennium in the 88th Regular Legislative Session, the TMIR Program will provide qualifying Texas music venues and festival promoters a full or partial rebat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John P. Scott as the director of the Office of School Safety and Security, effective September 1, 2023. The Office of School Safety and Security was established by House Bill 3 from the 88th Regular Legislative Session to develop and enforce school safety requirements and standards and conduct safety audits on school campuses. John P. Scott of Dallas has served as the chie  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gary Gibson and reappointed Kristi Koncaba and Ron Simmons to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 1, 2029. Simmons will continue to serve as the Chairman. The Texas Mutual Insurance Company provides a stable and competitive source of workers' compensation insurance for Texas employers, acts as an insurer of last resort, and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today directed Texas state agencies to adopt administrative changes in line with Senate Bill 422 from the 88th Legislative Session and the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to expand out-of-state occupational licensing reciprocity for U.S. military servicemembers and their spouses in Texas. "To keep Texas a national leader in supporting our men and women in the mi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson to the Gulf Coast Authority for a term set to expire on August 31, 2025. The Gulf Coast Authority has the authority to provide water systems and control water pollution and waste disposal within the district. In addition, they conduct studies and research on the control of water pollution and waste disposal within the district. Amber Batson of Tomball is a p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ray Callas, M.D., FASA and Gary F. Wesson, D.D.S., M.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ray Callas, M.D., FASA of Beaumont is an anesthesiologist and president of Anesthesia Associates, the oldest medical practice in Texas. He is pres  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 -- 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 activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 427,600 illegal immigrant a  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: U.S. military veterans historically suffer worse overall health than other Americans. Various federal initiatives and reforms over the decades have attempted to address this disparity. New research conducted in part at Texas State University suggests there have been no improvements in reducing veteran co-morbidities to non-veteran levels. The one bright spot in the study showed that COVID-19 did no  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Trinity University issued the following news: On Friday, August 25, the Trinity University community gathered in front of the Chapman Fountain to celebrate the reopening of the Chapman Center with a rededication ceremony and a ribbon-cutting. Formerly known as the Chapman Graduate Center and designed by architect O'Neil Ford, the building was first opened in Fall 1964 as one of the first major buildings of Trinity's Centennial Program. Now, after a $33 million re  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Before the invention of the chainsaw, woodcutters used saws and axes to chop down trees needed for firewood. The addition of the chainsaw made cutting trees easier and quicker than ever before. Wallace Pennington, an instructor in the Cybersecurity program at Texas State Technical College's East Williamson County campus, believes that the recent innovations in artificial intelligence are poised to do the same  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: With the need for network and computer systems administrators growing statewide, Texas State Technical College is the place many individuals turn to for training in this field. At the Brownwood campus, TSTC provides students with different options to earn a degree or certificate in Computer Networking and Systems Administration. Students may choose to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree, certificate  more

SWEETWATER, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Automotive Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Welding Technology and Wind Energy Technology students at Texas State Technical College's Sweetwater campus now are eligible to apply for scholarships funded by a foundation started by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Metallica. The campus was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 from Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands (A  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Many welders work in challenging conditions. From confined spaces to fumes to light radiation, the workers need to heed federal and state safety guidelines. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 48 deaths and 100 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2020 among brazers, solderers and welders in the United States. Safety is heavily emphasized in Texas State Technical College's Weld  more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: The next time an American sets foot on the moon, Texas Woman's University will play a role in the journey. NASA has awarded TWU and the University of North Texas a three-year, $900,000 grant, part of a $14 million program with 19 colleges and universities "to participate in critical spaceflight research and prepare a new generation of diverse students for careers in the nation's science, technology, engineering, and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Districts across the Gulf Coast had to scramble to fill thousands of teaching vacancies this fall, evidence of a critical problem facing Texas schools -- fewer certified teachers are entering the profession, even as retirements and resignations have increased the need. The College of Education at the University of Houston is launching an innovative solution, using a $3.5 million grant from Houston Endowmen  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: With the subject more in the public eye than ever before, you might assume transgender people's quest for rights would be gaining significant support across the country. Not so, reveals a survey conducted in three southwestern and western states, and released today. "While we expected restrictive responses from conservative Texas and moderate Arizona, it was interesting to see the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Pharmacies have long been considered a cornerstone of community health care, but they're closing in record numbers across the country. A new study led by researchers at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine sheds light on the alarming impact these closures are having, especially on medically underserved areas. "Pharmacy closures disproportionately affect underserve  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Kendel Rogers Tremedics, an early-stage health care company that specializes in pediatric congenital heart failure by using re-absorbable heart stents to grow children's bodies, recently shared their story with the Innovate Fort Worth podcast, produced by the HSC Next team. Tre Welch, the founder of Tremedics, discussed his company's work in the field of pediatric congenital  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Marc Booker, Ph.D., joined the podcast to discuss transfer admissions in higher education * * * University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., was a featured guest of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) podcast, Transfer Tea. The podcast, dedicated to exploring and improving student transfer, is s  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA English professor argues entertainment media drives messaging on politics and race * * * The University of Texas at Arlington's Penelope Ingram has authored a new book that examines the roles that Hollywood and media played in the resurgence of white nationalism during the Obama and Trump eras. Ingram, associate professor of English, is the author of "Imperiled Whitene  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: A multidisciplinary team lead by University of Texas at Arlington mathematics Assistant Professor Souvik Roy is on a mission to improve medical imaging using a new technique called quantitative photoacoustic tomography (QPAT). QPAT is an imaging modality that combines ultrasound, which is an imaging technique that uses sound waves to image features inside the body, and optical tomography. I  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: As temperatures rise, so does the maltreatment of children, according to a new study from a researcher in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The study, released as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, offers new insights into how climate change will affect child welfare. Drawing from a decade's worth of data from state child protection agencies, res  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: McDonald Observatory is proud to become the newest member of The University of Texas at Austin Texas Field Station Network. This Network represents a collection of sites spread across the state that are used by the University for scientific research, environmental monitoring, and conservation efforts. The Observatory joins five other current sites in the Network: S  more

CONROE, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: On any given day in the U.S., more than 100-thousand patients linger on waiting lists to receive new, life-saving organs. Unfortunately, the system for deciding who gets an organ and when is not always fair. The National Institute for Health found that "factors such as patients' race, ethnicity, socioeconomic circumstances, and similar attributes do affect the way patients are treated at multiple points al  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * San Antonio Medical Foundation-funded research provides key assistance. Phages, which live in the digestive tract, could treat bacterial infections if issues impacting effectiveness are solved. Research at UT Health San Antonio and UTSA is doing just that. * * * Could beneficial viruses that live in the gut replace or supplement antibiotics to treat b  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 (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

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Terry Britt, assistant professor of communication at The University of Texas at Tyler, earned a Top Faculty Paper award in the Communication Theory and Methodology Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual conference. His paper, "Mediated Temporal Consciousness: Memory and Concepts of Time Through Engagement with Online News Archives," introduces a ne  more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Maolin Lu, assistant professor of cellular and molecular biology at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, was awarded an R35 MIRA grant for $1.8 million by the National Institutes of Health. This is the first R35 grant that UT Tyler has received. The R35 MIRA grant, or the "Maximizing Investigators' Research Award", is given to promising young investigators to provide th  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: Featuring a novel single-cell computational tool, cell division insights, new treatment strategies for AML and ACC, and targets to overcome treatment-related side effects 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  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW study finds that brain age can be a biomarker to help determine the best treatment for depression * * * Patients whose brains appear older on scans than their chronological age showed less improvement on sertraline, a first-line drug treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center reported. The findings, published   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: * * * UT Southwestern researchers say product labels with broad statements can be misleading to consumers * * * Your daily dose of omega-3s may not be doing what you think it is. Most fish oil supplements on the market today have labels boasting health benefits that aren't supported by clinical data, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology by re  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern study in mice identifies host molecule, regulated by gut microbes, that inhibits absorption of dietary fats * * * Bacteria that live in the intestines inhibit a molecule that limits the amount of fat absorbed, increasing weight gain in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat diet, researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center report. The findings, publishe  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Saad B. Omer has led vaccine studies around the world and worked with the World Health Organization to draft guidance on COVID-19 * * * Saad B. Omer, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., Founding Dean of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discovered a passion for public health while he was a medical student in Pakistan. Volu  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Commercialization Gap Funds help inventors advance intellectual property * * * The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington has granted three Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF) awards totaling more than $200,000 to help faculty members further develop new technology. The CGF program, established in 2022 in part with fun  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: The University of Texas at Dallas Office of Human Resources recently was named the recipient of a national innovation award for its BRIGHT Leaders program. It was just one of several recognitions the office received this year. The 2023 HR Innovation Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) was given Aug. 8 via a virtual ceremony. The award recognize  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Simon Young, DDS, associate professor with UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, is serving as co-investigator on a $2.3 million, multi-institutional federal grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to help harness the healing power of semiconductor nanotechnology. The Young Laboratory is collaborating with pri  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center discovered how the virus responsible for COVID-19 harnesses a feature of its host cells to read its genetic code twice. This system, called programmed ribosomal frameshifting, enables the SARS-CoV-2 virus to efficiently pack its RNA in a small space, enhancing its ability to spread. Since frameshifting is used by several other v  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2023: Vorys announced today that intellectual property (IP) attorney Jason Mueller has joined the firm as a partner in Texas. For nearly 20 years, Mueller has counseled clients on a wide array of IP areas, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, false advertising, copyright, publicity and trade secrets. "We are ecstatic to welcome Jason to Vorys," said Carey Jordan, chair of the Vo  more