KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 8 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Grand View (Iowa) jumped into the top spot for the first regular season NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20, while Life (Ga.) slid to second. The remaining top five teams all held strong with Cumberlands (Ky.), Providence (Mont.), and William Penn (Iowa) going three, four, five. Wayland Baptist (Texas) joined the Top 20 this week at No. 16 after receiving votes in the pre  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 7 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: The Saints of Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) and defending national champions, step to the plate and open the 2025 NAIA Softball Coaches' Top 25 Rating in first place, garnering 15 first-place votes. Science & Arts (Okla.) ranks second earning a pair of first-place votes. Cumberlands (Ky.) opens the year in third, while Southern Oregon received the final two first-place votes   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2024 High blood pressure, obesity and other risk factors contribute to high rates of heart disease and stroke worldwide, including in the U.S. where cardiovascular disease is the leading killer.[1] While experts work to improve outcomes for patients, there is a need for accelerated advances in healthcare technology to help close the gap between clinical recommendati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS demonstrated its commitment to the Saudi maritime industry during the recent Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress at the Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The event showcased the potential of Saudi Arabia as a burgeoning hub for the maritime sector as it undergoes transformative changes under the Vision 2030 initiative. With a heritage in Saudi Arabia dating back five decades, ABS remains a trus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024: Tonight, soon-to-be former Rep. Brandon Williams lost his reelection bid in New York's 22nd Congressional District. "Brandon Williams' loss was inevitable, but it's satisfying all the same," said American Bridge spokesperson Monica Venzke. "Brandon Williams ran on an extreme anti-ch  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy issued the following news release: New research from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that Texas households that swap out inefficient electric resistance heaters for heat pumps would save an average of more than $300 in utility bills annually. Switching the quarter of Texas houses and apartments that rely on electric resistance heating to heat pumps would reduce peak winter elec  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signer Senator Ted Cruz Victorious in Texas U.S. Senate Race By Preston Shirazi Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer Senator Ted Cruz on his victory in the Texas U.S. Senate race. As a Pledge signer, Senator Cruz made a written commitment to the taxpayers of Texas to oppose and vote against tax hikes. Democrat Colin Allred  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: A study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons that respond to learning events and control memory recall. The Baylor team expanded this theory by showing that non-neuronal cell types in the brain called astrocytes - star-shaped cells - also store memories   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a research study with the Harris Center to provide evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat autistic children and teens experiencing anxiety. CBT is an effective form of therapy that addresses anxiety through helping individuals change their thought patterns and learn to gradually confront feared situations. Dr. Eric Storch, professor and vice   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5 with a lineup of events aimed at encouraging civic engagement and a spirit of democracy among students, faculty and staff. Photo credit: 123rf.com.The day will include an Election Day block party hosted by a coalition of student organizations from 12-4 p.m. in the Academic Quad. The event will feature voter information to help support and inform participa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Robert A. Harrington, M.D., FAHA, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, will receive the 2024 Chairman's Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest s  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Jane W. Newburger, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, who is the associate chair for academic affairs in the department of cardiology at Boston Children's Hospital and the Commonwealth Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, will receive the 2024 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Roderic I. Pettigrew, Ph.D., M.D., FAHA, the endowed Robert A. Welch Professor of Medicine, and former inaugural dean of the School of Engineering Medicine at Texas A&M University in Houston, will be recognized with the 2024 Research Achievement Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Se  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Silvi Shah, M.D., M.S., has been selected to be recognized with the 2024 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red(r) Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. Dr. Shah is an associate professor of nephrology and hypertension at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D., FAHA, distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama, will receive this year's Population Research Prize at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier gl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Education] -- Education Trust issued the following news release: EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve. Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: * * * This summit brought together students, faculty, industry leaders, and university leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of employability and workforce development. * * * What will universities and employers need to do to help graduates secure great jobs in the near future? It starts with a conversation on the changing job market and what employability looks like for students. While Texas continue  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 8 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: TYLER, TEXAS - Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled against the Keeping Families Together (KFT) process, blocking thousands of eligible families from taking the first step to eventually seek permanent residence in the United States without risking prolonged separation. The court found that Texas has standing to challenge the process and vacated KFT as unl  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: James Clement III, MBA '21, a Texas rancher whose family has been raising cattle for 170 years, sees an invaluable resource below the surface of America's grasslands that offers a natural way to combat greenhouse gas emissions: carbon. The country's grasslands protect carbon better than trees, which are declining in number because of forest fires, drought, and climate change, according to Clement, a graduate of the Samue  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held a Colorado Higher Education Convening on Nov. 2, 2024, for attendees of HACU's 38th Annual Conference from the state. Welcome remarks were given by HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and HACU Executive Director of Member Services Richard Montez. Speaking at the convening were the Colorado De  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held the International Plenary, "Fostering Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Cross-border Education," on Nov. 3, 2024. The event was part of HACU's 38th Annual Conference, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity," held Nov. 1-3, 2024, i  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in partnership with Metropolitan State University of Denver in Colorado, hosted a Students in STEM Youth Leadership Development Forum on Nov. 6, 2024. The YLDF brought together 235 students from Denver and neighboring counties to MSU Denver's Tivoli Student Union Turnhalle. The YLDF is offered as post  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release: Researchers from University of Washington, Loyola Marymount University, and University of Texas-Austin published a new Journal of Marketing study that provides a framework for how marketing research can better incorporate intersectional marketing practices. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "Intersectionality in Marketing:   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson The annual Study Abroad Fair at Lamar University transformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities. Sponsored by the Office of International Education & Services, the fair showcased programs spanning continents and cultures, inviting students from all majors to envision spending a semester or summer immersed in another part of t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: On the heels of the Presidential election results, Federal Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Thursday ruled to strike down the Biden Administration's immigration policy "Keeping Families Together," which would ease the pathway to permanent residency for close to a million of undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2024 People of color in under-resourced communities have historically had less access to the most basic needs including healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment, housing and health care affecting the quality and longevity of their lives. As a result, the data suggest these barriers predispose them to higher rates of cardiovascular di  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- The AFL-CIO Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following news release: The 30 Players listed below had resolved options decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts through Nov. 4 and joined the list of XX(B) free agents. * Andrew Chafin (Texas Rangers) * Danny Coulombe (Baltimore Orioles) * Travis d'Arnaud (Atlanta Braves) * Nathan Eovaldi (Texas Rangers) * Joey Gallo (Washington Nationals) * Marco Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates) * Luke Jackson (Atlant  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: This week, a New York State Supreme Court dismissed the Adams administration's lawsuit against Texas-based bus companies to prevent them from transporting newly-arrived migrants and asylum seekers to New York City. In the decision, the Court agreed with the New York Civil Liberties Union's amicus curiae argument that the Adams administration's reliance on an antiquated state law as a way to st  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders news release: The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), will provide $30,000 capacity-building grants and customized technical assistance to 10 organizations, with a focus on advancing family financial health in low- and moderate-income Latino and immigrant communities. This initiative, generously supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, aims to strengthen the delivery of fina  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Guideline highlights: The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology joint guideline addressing cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients before, during and after noncardiac surgery reviews a decade of new evidence and provides updates since the last guideline in 2014. The updates in the guideline are intended for patients scheduled for noncardia  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: NEW YORK, November 7, 2024 The American Heart Association and the New York Jets gathered representatives from 12 local schools for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training on Nov. 6 at Mahwah High School in Mahwah, New Jersey. According to American Heart Association data, Nearly 9 out of 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside   more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Friend-of-the-court brief in case involving religious school's inclusion in state's charter school program urges Court to take important religious liberty case. * * * Washington, DC--On behalf of the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Education, and the State Board of Education, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Spencer Fane filed a friend-of-the-court brief  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Sierra Leone native Fiona Strasserking, M.D., and her colleagues are building a global health exchange that addresses the country's gap in cardiology and Ob/Gyn care * * * On a Thursday morning in Dallas, Fiona Strasserking, M.D., chats with her UT Southwestern colleague while internal medicine residents from the University of Zambia log on to their Zoom call. Rafic Berbarie,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: Today, six organizations representing millions of patients and providers, filed an amicus curiae, or "friend-of-the-court," brief in the case of American Clinical Laboratory Association et al v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas. The amicus brief supports the FDA's laboratory developed tests (LDTs) rule t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following news: By Ethan Widlansky "What you and I, sitting here next to one another, can [...] think about is the way that conflict and environments are fused," said Ann Neumann, Pulitzer Center grantee and author of The Good Death. Neumann joined Fredrick Mugira, Pulitzer Center grantee and founder of Water Journalists Africa, for classroom visits in Atlanta, Georgia, and Austin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Oleg Igoshin (left) and Jonathon DeBonis (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)A team of Rice University bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 (IL-12) a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic. The research challenges long-held assumptions about IL-12's behavior in the body and of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Shepherd School of Music invites audiences to experience the artistry and collaboration of chamber music as 130 students showcase their talent in the upcoming Fall Chamber Music Festival. This year's festival features approximately 35 performances of compositions by more than two dozen composers across three days beginning Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. and concluding Nov. 17. All concerts will be held in Dun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Caroline Shaw (BM '04), a Grammy-winning alumna and Pulitzer Prize recipient, is nominated for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for her album "Rectangles and Circumstance." Known for her innovative approach to composition and performance, Shaw has won four Grammy Awards and boasts six nominations overall. Her genre-defying work, self-described as aiming "to imagine a world of sound that has never been he  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * New computer model aims to enhance early intervention and prevention for young patients at risk for future medical conditions. * * * Children and teenagers struggling with obesity are more likely to suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, breathing issues, joint and bone pain. Even though the risks for obesity can be decreased through intervention, research shows young people  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Hydrologists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will begin a 12-month targeted water-sampling campaign of the Las Moras Springs system near Brackettville, Texas. The project will analyze and characterize the system of springs and its relationship to the Pinto Creek watershed to improve water management and conservation efforts. "Las Moras, like many other Texas spring systems, are at-risk  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute has received two contracts totaling $23 million from the U.S. Air Force for a program to address aging aircraft structures and material degradation. Under these contracts, the Institute will help the Air Force modernize methods to sustain the T-38 Talon, the A-10 Thunderbolt and the B-52 Stratofortress. All three military aircraft first came into service more than 45 years   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute's Dr. James Walker has received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Hypervelocity Impact Society. This honor recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of hypervelocity science. Hypervelocity impact is typically viewed as impacts at speeds above 2 kilometers per second (4,475 miles per hour); for some materials,   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Fortunately, researchers have come to the rescue with a "foster program" for neglected chicks. * * * Scarlet macaws are a symbol of fidelity and virtue to many people because they are thought to mate for life -- but it turns out that they also "play favorites" when feeding their young, making them excellent mates, but neglectful par  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneur Naresh K. Vashisht's generous donation will fund scholarships, medical research and support for rural health care. * * * Naresh K. Vashisht '72, an entrepreneur from Arlington, Texas, has made the largest endowed gift ever to Texas A&M University's College of Medicine. As a result, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name the Texas A&M University Nar  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Residents helped design the study, collect soil samples and share the study findings * * * Houston, like many American cities, has areas with soil contaminated by non-biodegradable and persistent pollutants such as arsenic, lead, nickel and cadmium, known as heavy metals and metalloids. These are both naturally occurring in the atmosphere and a byproduct of industrial meta  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Findings from a new study could lead to more effective strategies for keeping kids active and healthy during summer months * * * By Rae Lynn Michell Researchers at Texas A&M University School of Public Health are beginning an innovative study sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to examine how teenagers' physical activity levels and mental health are  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Study findings suggest that sleep duration likely plays a mediating role between screen time and mental health problems * * * By George Hale The past decade has seen a dramatic rise in mental health problems and associated risks like suicidal thoughts and actions in American adolescents. Suicide is one of the top three causes of death in this age group. Some studies have   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following Q&A with epidemiologist Rebecca Fischer: * * * Although the virus can be deadly, there is little reason for concern as officials respond * * * By Ann Kellett Lassa fever--a potentially deadly virus that causes hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola--is in the headlines following the first known death of a person from the virus in the United States, a middle-aged individual in Iowa who h  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Dr. Anand J. Puppala has been recognized as a Distinguished Member by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the highest honor the society can confer. This prestigious accolade is reserved for ASCE Members or Fellows who have achieved eminence in a branch of civil engineering. Puppala is recognized for his pioneering work in minimizing infrastructure damage on problematic soils a  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The recipients of Texas State University's Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award for works published in 2022-23 will be honored Nov. 14 at TXST and at the Texas Book Festival in Austin on Nov. 16. The honorees are Michael Genhart, author, and John Parra, illustrator, of Spanish is the Language of My Family, which was recognized in the works for young readers category; Carmen Tafolla, a  more

RED OAK, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Texas State Technical College's North Texas campus now has its first full-time recruiter working with veterans, their spouses, and dependents. Gerron Smith began work in August at the North Texas campus. He also will continue recruiting students at TSTC's Marshall campus. "Recruitment is just like sports," Smith said. "I like sports. It is my passion. It is getting these kids to get them to actually know how to  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Katherine A. Gallagher, M.D., FAHA, the Leland Ira Doan Research Professor of Surgery and vice chair of basic and translational science at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be awarded the 2024 Joseph A. Vita Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Ses  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The Health Education Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch has been awarded full accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Widely recognized as the gold standard in health care simulation, the accreditation acknowledges UTMB's exceptional performance in this vital aspect of healthcare education and training. UTMB achieved accreditation by meeting the Society for S  more

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The University of North Texas continues to spread its wings internationally as part of the Fulbright program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. UNT has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for the third year in a row. The designation from the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs recognizes HSIs for demon  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: Bexar County awarded The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community. Money from the legislation, known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), locally will support further  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * State Department designation recognizes engagement with flagship international exchange program * * * The University of Texas at El Paso has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The U.S. Fulbright program is a flagship international academic exchange program. "I'm proud t  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms. The research is supported by a grant of nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation and led by Hugo Gutierrez-Jurado, Ph.D., associate professor in UTEP's Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV Healthcare USA as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications. With extensive experience in certifying stroke centers around the world, DNV is a trusted certifying body that ensures high-quality stroke care. "We ar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: Today, America First Legal (AFL), representing Attorney General Ken Paxton, won a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding an unlawful program that would have provided administrative amnesty and a pathway to citizenship to hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens in the United States. On August 23, 2024, the AFL  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release: * * * Agrees with states that program is unlawful * * * Yesterday, a Texas federal district court blocked the Biden Administration from granting "parole in place" to illegal aliens who have lived in this country for years with their U.S. citizen spouses, and refuse to leave the country to apply for legal status, as required by law. The decision came in a lawsuit by Texas, Kansas, and 14 other states  more