BUFFALO, New York, April 1 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * 'It never would have happened without Buff State': Q&A with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez When he enrolled at Buffalo State as a psychology major, Marco Antonio Rodriguez, '97, could never have predicted the trajectory his career would take. After graduating with a theater degree and completing his master's in fine arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, Rodriguez worked  more

PLANO, Texas, April 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * The 2026 Toyota Crown Brings a Blend of Bold and Unique Features to the Road Ahead * Hybrid Powertrain Standard with Choice of Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System * Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-L Turbo Hybrid Engine with Rear eAxle for 340 HP and 400 lb-ft. of Torque * Toyota Hybrid System Pairs Two Electric Motors with a 2.5-liter engine with an EPA-estimated 41 MPG Combined Rati  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines and Make-A-Wish host Wish Flight to bring 24 children battling critical illnesses to Walt Disney World Resort Wish Flight is part of the month-long celebration leading up to World Wish Day (r) on April 29. FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month for t  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 31 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines expands its AAdvantage partnerships as Fiji Airways joins the award-winning travel rewards program AAdvantage (r) members can now earn Loyalty Points when traveling on Fiji Airways -- the newest member of the oneworld alliance. FORT WORTH, Texas -- AAdvantage (r) members will have more ways to enhance their travel experience when flying on Fiji Airways, Fiji's nationa  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines names Tony Richmond Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5. In this role, Richmond will serve on the airline's senior leadership team  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Army Veteran And Texas A&M Chemistry Ph.D. Student Powers Up Battery Materials Research Department of Chemistry doctoral student Evan Fox is pioneering research on sustainable battery materials that could reduce reliance on traditional resources and power the future of energy storage. Evan Fox, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Texas A&M Chemistry Department, continues to push the boundaries of battery   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Award-Winning Screenwriter Taylor Sheridan To Deliver 2025 UT Commencement Address AUSTIN, Texas -- Renowned screenwriter, director and Texas native Taylor Sheridan will deliver the keynote address at The University of Texas at Austin's 142nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10. The ceremony, expected to draw more than 50,000 attendees, will be held at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Ax-4 to Set Record for Most Research Activities Conducted During Axiom Space Mission Axiom Space revealed today new details about the scientific research and technology demonstrations set to fly on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station no earlier than May 2025. The Ax-4 research   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 2 -- Baker and O'Brien, a provider of construction, financial, risk management and legal services, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Baker & O'Brien to Present at GAR Live: Construction Disputes 2025 Tim Rooney is pleased to be speaking at the 8th edition of GAR Live: Construction Disputes on 10 April 2025 at Hotel du Collectionneur, Paris. Assembling the leading practitioners in construction dispute resolution, the day is a meeting of the outstan  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Mutated blood cells define clinical risks in Langerhans cell histiocytosis, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment A nationwide team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has proposed a major revision to how Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is diagnosed and treated after analyzing patients with LCH for several  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * TRISH seeks brain pressure measurement proposals for space The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine with partners MIT and Caltech, is seeking scientific proposals to directly measure the intracranial pressure (ICP) of volunteer commercial space astronauts during spaceflight. Changes to ICP in microgravity is theorized to contribute t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 5 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Beyond The Screen: The Future Of Immersive Innovation At Texas A&M Texas A&M University is taking technology once only used in movies and finding new and innovative ways to incorporate it in a variety of industries. Imagine being in a room with dinosaurs one moment and superheroes the next. Or maybe you want to take a stroll through ancient Rome or a galaxy far, far away. With virtual production, you can  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Blue carbon project will create a living shoreline to protect coastal ecosystems in Galveston Bay Rice University, BCarbon and Scenic Galveston have launched an innovative project to protect the Kohfeldt Marsh near Texas City from sea level rise through the design and creation of a living shoreline. The effort combines land conservation with carbon credit financing, supporting marshland resilience against eros  more

IRVING, Texas, April 4 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following statement on April 3, 2025: * * * Carbon capture - A transformative business for Indonesia * CCS can have significant flow-on effects for Indonesia's economy. * CCS won't just help reduce industrial emissions in Indonesia, it will also support the continued growth of the country's heavy industry. * Indonesia has the opportunity to become a leader in a new industry. A carbon capture and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Chance discovery improves stability of bioelectronic material used in medical implants, computing and biosensors Scott Keene (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice University, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to streamline the production of a material widely used in medical research and computing applications. For over two decades, scien  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Dedicated arts calendar showcases Rice's cultural offerings Engaging with the campus art community and taking advantage of Rice's many public events is now as easy as opening your web browser. Arts.Rice.edu, a dynamic online arts calendar developed by Rice University and spearheaded by the Moody Center for the Arts, aggregates public arts events presented by several Rice departments and schools. From cutting  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 1 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow and X-energy Submit Construction Permit Application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Proposed Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas * Project supported by U.S. DOE's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program * Represents a key milestone toward bringing advan  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Elevated bites and fresh flavors: American Airlines unveils new Flagship menu items by award-winning chefs Spring is in the air -- and on customers' plates -- thanks to the latest refresh of the James Beard Foundation menu offerings, exclusively available in American Airlines Flagship(r) lounges. This season, customers visiting the Flagship(r) lounge and Flagship(r) First Dining can exp  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 3 -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson's Asset Management Software Unifies Equipment Reliability Data in a Secure, Easy-to-Use, Integrated Platform AMS Machine Works version 1.8 adds compatibility for AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer with improved user experience and enhanced cybersecurity AUSTIN,   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas announces initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas recently launched a new initiative - The Power of Prosperity - a partnership to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while simultaneously providing students with additional educational opportunities to empower them to build generational  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Four-Stream Coverage of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio * Coverage begins April 3 at 8:15 a.m. ET, continues through Sunday, April 6 * Marquee and Featured Groups include top-25 players Aberg, Matsuyama, Fleetwood, Bradley, Cantlay, McNealy, Conners, Bhatia; Also Finau, Fowler, Homa, Kim, Knapp, Rose, Spieth, Woodland   more

LAREDO, Texas, April 5 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * Fifth Offering of TAMIU Border Voices Lecture Series April 17 Features Writer Dr. J Buentello Benavides The fifth offering in Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) Border Voices Lecture Series will feature a conversation with local writer Dr. J Buentello Benavides on challenges and stories that shape our shared realities in Laredo. The lec  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * FirstNet Expands Coverage for America's First Responders, Surpasses 7 Million Connections Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network Key Takeaways: - AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) deliver robust, multi-layered coverage - now for 7M+ connections. - With the largest network footprint in the country, FirstNe  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 2 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Glaciers erode mountains in bursts, SMU study finds SMU researchers reevaluate assumptions about how glaciers shape landscape over time, helping predict future shifts. A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface challenges whether glaciers are eroding mountains faster now than in the past. According to global research, glacier erosion has increased significantly over the past  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Flash Flood Threat Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large portions of the state beginning today through the weekend, as well as   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Buda Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Buda has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Joint FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessments For South Texas Flood Damage Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas communities impacted by recent flood  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $6 Million In Grant Funding For Rural Hospitals Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities. "Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state," said Governor Abbott. "Thi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Brenham As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Brenham on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit Brenham's c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Nacogdoches As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Nacogdoches on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit Nac  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Open Criminal Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to open an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and any affiliated entities for potential criminal activities. "Texas is a law-and-order state, and those scheming to evade law enforcement scrutiny must know justice is awaiting   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On School Choice Package Advancing To Texas House Floor Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement congratulating the members of the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2, the school choice legislation, out of committee. This critical legislation will create a universal school choice program in Texas. "Texas is within reach of the largest  more

ABILENE, Texas, April 2 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons Speech Camp Receives $3,000 Grant from Abilene Community Foundation HSU Speech Camp Expands with Music Therapy and Hippotherapy, Elevating Communication Development in the Big Country Each summer, Hardin-Simmons University's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department (CSD) hosts Speech Camp, welcoming 75 to 100 elementary-aged students from across the Big Country to develop their communi  more

ABILENE, Texas, April 4 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * Research that Impacts: Enhancing Training in Athletes Through New Methods Part Two: The Doctor of Physical Therapy 29th Annual Scientific Inquiry Event At Hardin-Simmons University, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a dynamic, hands-on degree program that extends beyond textbooks and lectures, shaping the future of healthcare. Students aren't just learning; they're discovering, innovating, and  more

NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office Digitally Transforms Evidence Management with NICE Justice DA's Office for one of the most populous counties in Texas will deploy NICE's AI-powered solution to ensure justice gets done Hoboken, N.J., April 3, 2025 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Hidalgo County Criminal District Atto  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 5 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Hines Sells 11 Master-Planned Communities in Texas to Starwood Capital Group (HOUSTON) - Hines, a global real estate investment manager, announced today that it has completed the sale of a portfolio of master-planned communities to a joint venture between an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, and a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston-area residents voice clear preferences on key state issues in new Kinder Institute survey The Texas State Capitol Building. As Texas lawmakers deliberate key policy proposals in the 89th legislative session, a new survey from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research sheds light on the preferences of Houston-area residents on school choice, education funding, firearm regulations, water in  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 31 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * How a team member discovered his long-lost family through flight privileges Raymond DiBiasi, a flight attendant based in Philadelphia, always knew Sicilian heritage was in his blood, but he never knew it would become a living part of his story. His grandfather emigrated to the U.S. more than a century ago, and family lore suggested no relatives remained in Sicily. But in 2015, his geneal  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 3 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * IU Southeast MBA students win CFA Institute Research Challenge IU Southeast MBA students Brennan Dennis, Keith Asplund, and Elsa Summerville recently placed first in the local CFA Institute Research Challenge, hosted by the CFA Society Louisville The team faced off against UofL, Northern Kentucky University, Centre College, University of Pikeville, and Midway University. This is IU Southeast  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Provides Triton Mission Support KBR has been awarded a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November 2025. KBR mission planning specialists support the MQ-4C Triton aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory and at 9 Squadron, at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. T  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 4 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR to Hold First Quarter Earnings Conference Call HOUSTON, April 03, 2025 -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The company plans to issue its first quarter 2025 earnings release and earnings pres  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 1 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange partner to offer leadership degree pathway By April Thompson Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding leadership education opportunities for LSCO students. The collaboration brings leadership courses directly to the LSCO campus, offering Orange County and surrounding area students a seamless pathway to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $114,600 in grants to two Travis County utilities for water conservation projects West Travis County Public Utility Agency, Senna Hills Municipal Utility District adding technology to boost water conservation efforts TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority is awarding $114,609 in grants to enable two water utilities to upgrade their technology   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Live from the Alamo: ESPN Delivers Texas-Sized Studio Programming Surrounding NCAA Men's Final Four Action in San Antonio * College GameDay Covered by State Farm to provide exclusive insights and access throughout the weekend, live from The Alamo Plaza * GameDay to feature guests throughout the show including St. John's head coach and 2025 AP co-head coach of the ye  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Financial to Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network * Commonwealth supports ~2,900 independent advisors managing ~$285 billion in assets * Commonwealth ranked #1 in Independent Advisor Satisfaction 11 times in a row by J.D. Power * Founder of Commonwealth to assume advisory role to LPL Board of Directors * Commonwealth CEO to join LPL Management Committee  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * MD Anderson breaks ground on new Sugar Land location Facility to make comprehensive cancer care even more convenient for patients in Southwest Houston and surrounding areas The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today broke ground on a new 470,000-square-foot facility in Sugar Land, bringing a range of cancer services and MD Anderson's unparalleled patient experien  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: WHO Releases Update on Measles as Cases Grow Measles cases are continuing to grow especially in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. As of Friday, 453 cases were confirmed across those states. In an update from The World Health Organization, the majority of cases are in children who are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are av  more

IRVING, Texas, April 2 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Meet Nayla Al-Naema: A champion for sustainability and women in science * At ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ), Nayla collaborates with local partners to promote sustainability and showcase science's impact on our future. * Nayla reflects EMRQ's commitment to transform curiosity into solutions and inspires women in STEM. * Nayla uses eDNA to advance biodiversity resear  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * MIT President Dr. Sally Kornbluth to give Baylor College of Medicine commencement address Dr. Sally Kornbluth, president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give the John E. Whitmore Lecture commencement address at Baylor College of Medicine's commencement ceremony in May. Along with Kornbluth, two others will receive honorary degrees: Dr. Rochelle Walensky, senior fellow in the Women and Pub  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 2 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * More Than 99% Of U.S. Dogs Have A Behavior Problem, Texas A&M Researcher Finds While most owners report behavior problems as relatively minor or not worth addressing, Dr. Bonnie Beaver's study finds that behavior problems are a common part of dog ownership. A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Rice institute to study lifetime health impacts and develop targeted interventions Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation (IHRI), a pioneering research initiative dedicated to understanding the lifetime impacts of health stressors and developing targeted interventions to improve well-being across diverse populations. From left: Rice Institute of Health Resilience a  more

IRVING, Texas, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * NewsNation, The Hill, and Decision Desk HQ Announce Partnership for 2025 and 2026 Elections Chicago, IL (March 31, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s NewsNation and The Hill today announced a new comprehensive agreement with Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) covering the 2025 and 2026 election cycles. Under the terms of the agreement, Decision Desk HQ will pr  more

IRVING, Texas, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 To ALS in the Heartland in Sioux City, IA Irving, TX and Sioux City, IA (April 1, 2025) - The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KCAU-TV (KCAU 9), the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) television station serving Sioux City, IA, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation   more

IRVING, Texas, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group To Report 2025 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 8 IRVING, Texas (March 31, 2025) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2025 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m.  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 4 -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * NI Connect 2025: Pioneering the Next Era of Testing with Platform Innovations Emerson's test and measurement conference returns April 28-30 in Fort Worth AUSTIN, Texas (April 3, 2025) - Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a global industrial technology leader, today announced its annu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental Announces Results of Offer to Exercise Warrants at a Temporarily Reduced Price HOUSTON -- April 1, 2025 -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced the results of its offer to exercise Occidental's outstanding publicly traded warrants (the "Warrants") at a temporarily reduced price of $21.30 per Warrant (the "Offer"). The Offer expired at 5:00   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release: * * * Occidental to Announce First Quarter Results Wednesday, May 7, 2025; Hold Conference Call Thursday, May 8, 2025 HOUSTON -- April 2, 2025 -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) will announce its first quarter 2025 financial results after close of market on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1 p.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * OpenStax announces completed computer science collection OpenStax, a leading provider of high-quality open educational resources and interactive learning technologies housed at Rice University, announces the completion of its computer science digital textbook collection. These resources provide free, up-to-date, relevant and engaging learning content to support students and educators in one of today's most pop  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice launches AI venture accelerator to fuel industry innovation in collaboration with Google Public Sector Rice University has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA), designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and commercialization. In collaboration with Google Public Sector, RAVA is powered by Google Cloud technology and services and aims to connect AI-focus  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists pioneer method to tackle 'forever chemicals' Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever chemicals." A study led by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Roselyn Ovalle named Watson Fellow, will travel the globe to study gender-based violence survivor support Roselyn Ovalle, a senior at Rice University majoring in political science and minoring in poverty, justice and human capabilities, has been named a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, joining the 57th class of fellows selected for one of the nation's most prestigious postgraduate awards. The Thomas J. Watson Fellow  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Roselyn Ovalle named Watson Fellow, will travel the globe to study gender-based violence survivor support Roselyn Ovalle, a senior at Rice University majoring in political science and minoring in poverty, justice and human capabilities, has been named a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, joining the 57th class of fellows selected for one of the nation's most prestigious postgraduate awards. The Thomas J. Watson Fellow  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 3 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Couple Pledge $1 Million Gift for New Multi-Purpose Sports Complex The field at the new multi-purpose sports complex will be named in honor of Kevin and Elizabeth Dice for their generous donation to the facility. Southwestern University's new multi-purpose sports complex is one step closer to reality as Kevin '81 and Elizabeth '84 Dice have pledged a $1 million gift toward the construction of the fa  more

PLANO, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Take One Last Lap in the Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition * Toyota Introduces GR Supra MkV Final Edition at Grand Prix of Long Beach * MkV Final Edition Features Optimized Tuning, Improved Braking and Chassis and Suspension Updates * 3.0 and 3.0 Premium Grades Available * All Grades Offer 382 Horsepower with 368 lb-ft. of Torque LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 3, 2025) - Born   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * AI and Gaming Platform Aims to Revolutionize Emergency Pipeline Training The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corporation are creating a training platform that simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform. By Raven Wuebker Researchers and industry partners are looking to create a game-like training tool using artificial intelligenc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Brain-like AI Promises Game-Changing Advances in Small Drones Researchers plan to develop flexible, neuron-like nano-devices to add energy-efficient artificial intelligence to energy-hungry applications such as battery-powered miniature drones. By Katie Satterlee Adding AI to small, battery-powered drones can enable innovative features, like self-piloting and object recognitio  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Supporting the Roads that Support Us Texas A&M civil engineers investigated the reasons for embankment slope failure of an important Houston highway. Roads and highways are the lifeline of a country. The United States has over 4 million miles of public roads, including the Interstate Highway System. It's critical to prevent damage and maintain roads highways to support the long  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Using Text-Generating AI to Power Nuclear Research A nuclear engineering graduate student is researching how generative artificial intelligence can speed up nuclear science research. By Julianne Hodges Text-generating AI programs like ChatGPT are known for everyday tasks like answering questions, but that's not all they're good for. These AI agents can use their text-parsing p  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 1 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Healthy aging expert named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow Marcia G. Ory, PhD, a researcher with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health who focuses on making healthy aging the "new normal," has been named a 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is one of five Texas A&M faculty members and 471 nationwide to   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 4 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Online diabetes self-management programs help participants lower their blood sugar Study from the School of Public Health shows that benefits are long-lasting and experienced by all participant groups Relatively inexpensive and accessible self-management interventions to help people manage type 2 diabetes have been found to significantly reduce the blood sugar marker used to diagn  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 3 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M University's Mays Business School Announces Partnership With Creative Destruction Lab Nine-month mentorship program aims to accelerate early-stage energy and space technology startups. Texas A&M University's Mays Business School is proud to announce the launch of Creative Destruction Lab-Texas through a partnership with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a global nonprofit organization founded at   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Online Diabetes Self-Management Programs Help Participants Lower Their Blood Sugar Study from Texas A&M University's School of Public Health shows that benefits are long-lasting and experienced by all participant groups. By Ann Kellett Relatively inexpensive and accessible self-management interventions to help people manage Type 2 diabetes have been found to significantly reduce the blood sugar marker u  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Economy Grows Faster Than Nation In 4th Quarter Of 2024 Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the expanding Texas economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole. The state's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the fourth quarter of 2024 at an annual rate of 3.5%, well ahead of th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces EPIC City May Not Begin Construction Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) found that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities have not obtained the required authorizations or permits needed for construction and development of the proposed project. TCEQ sent a letter to EPIC and affiliated entities   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2025 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas. This month is a time for Texans to come together to raise awareness around the issue of sexual assault and to recognize the courage of survivors across Texas and throughout the nation. "Every person   more

PLANO, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Brightens the City Streets with New GR86 Yuzu Edition * Company Announces GR86 Yuzu Edition for 2026 * GR86 Yuzu Edition Features Exclusive Yuzu Yellow Exterior Color, Black Wheels and a Performance Package * 2.4-Liter, 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine Generates 228 Horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of Torque * Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association   more

PLANO, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota GAZOO Racing Reveals New GR Corolla Development Vehicle * Toyota Showcases Camouflaged GR Corolla Ahead of Formula Drift Long Beach * Vehicle Hints at Track Focused Enhancements LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 3, 2025) - Leading up to Formula Drift Long Beach weekend, Toyota teases a new GR Corolla vehicle in development. While vehicle details are yet to be confirmed, new fend  more

PLANO, Texas, April 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Maintains Top Automotive Spot in Annual U.S. Patent Ranking * Extends streak to 11 consecutive years in Intellectual Property Owners Association report * Continued emphasis on innovation leads to 2,428 patents in 2024 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (April 2, 2025) - For the 11 th consecutive year, Toyota has secured more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPT  more

PLANO, Texas, April 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2025 U.S. Sales Results First quarter electrified Toyota and Lexus sales make up more than 50 percent of total sales volume Lexus Division records its best-ever first quarter sales result 32 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showrooms throughout 2025 PLANO, Texas (April 1, 202  more

PLANO, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota's bZ4X Sparks Inspiration in Artists Across the Country PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2025) - The Toyota bZ4X went to creative new places recently as three artists from across the country transformed the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) into art on wheels. Artists from Boston, MA, Portland, OR, and Reno, NV created murals in their respective hometowns and then Toyota wrapped the bZ4Xs*  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * How this tiny snake could change our view of genetics UTA scientists reveal how the flowerpot snake repairs DNA and provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down Syndrome The flowerpot snake, one of the world's smallest snakes, has some unusual distinctions. Also known as the Brahminy blind snake, it's the only known snake species with three sets of chromosomes instead o  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 4 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC launches microcredential to empower change-makers in health care and life sciences By: Nicole Luna The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, through HSC Next, is now offering a microcredential called Cultivating an Innovative Mindset in Healthcare. Designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to drive innovation in health care and life  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio neurologists among first to treat patients with deep brain stimulation that adapts to patients' symptoms SAN ANTONIO, March 31, 2025 - In groundbreaking news for patients with movement disorders, neurologists with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are among the nation's first to use technology that enables deep br  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio's chief of podiatry honored with induction into Podiatric Hall of Fame SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2025 - Lee C. Rogers, DPM, chief of podiatry and clinical associate professor of orthopaedics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been inducted into Podiatry Management's Podiatric Hall of Fam  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 5 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * NK cells complexed with bispecific antibody yield high response rates in patients with lymphoma Phase I trial demonstrates AFM13-NK cells are safe and highly effective in heavily pretreated patients HOUSTON - A novel cell therapy approach using cord blood-derived natural killer (NK) cells pre-complexed with AFM13, or acimtamig, a CD30/CD16A bispecific antibody, was safe and g  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Grant worth up to $5 million aids research for cerebellar disorders UTSW team receives funding from Raynor Cerebellum Project to develop treatments for congenital brain disease DALLAS - April 02, 2025 - A multidisciplinary team of UT Southwestern Medical Center specialists, led by Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., and Peter Tsai, M.D., Ph.D., has received a grant worth up to $5   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA breaks ground on UTA West, shaping the future New campus will fuel innovation and workforce development for rapidly growing region The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) broke ground Thursday morning on UTA West, its highly anticipated campus to be located on the western edge of Fort Worth, during a ceremonial event that marked a major step in the University's expansion. Si  more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Angleton Danbury Campus re-designated as a Level IV Trauma Center The University of Texas Medical Branch Angleton Danbury Campus was recently redesignated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. With an Emergency Department that recorded over 25,000 patient visits throughout FY24, the location is an integral part of the community it serves. "As a level I  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW Research: Mosquito saliva and malaria, brain tumors, and more Studies look at link between pest's internal clock and deadly disease, a promising glioblastoma treatment, and Alzheimer's agitation Jump to: * Female mosquito salivary glands could unlock key to malaria transmission * Nanoparticles extend glioblastoma survival in phase one trial * Alternate antidepressant  more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 5 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Vascular and Interventional Radiology now offered at UTMB in Angleton Patients at the University of Texas Medical Branch's Angleton Danbury Campus Hospital can now find efficient, cost-effective and leading-edge minimally invasive care close to home thanks to the introduction of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at ADC. VIR uses image-guided techniques to treat a wide range of con  more