SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 17 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * A&M-Corpus Christi Claims Second Team Title, Augusta's Pinillos Wins Low Medalist at SLC Women's Golf Championship Following a remarkable 283 (-5) round that vaulted them into the lead, Texas A&M-Corpus held off their competition in the final round to secure their second ever SLC Women's Golf Championship. The Islanders used a 299 (+11) final round score to maintain the lead built on Day 2 here at Kissing  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * BCM celebrates topping out of Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower Baylor College of Medicine marked a significant milestone today with the topping out of the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, the newest addition to its expanding campus. This 503,000-square-foot facility will house Baylor's School of Medicine and School of Health Professions. "This is an exciting moment for Baylor as we celebrate the progress of th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Brand & Demand: Frost & Sullivan's Tactical Marketing Services Fuel B2B Pipeline Growth Amid Economic Volatility Proven programs help companies stay visible, engage high-value buyers, and deliver measurable ROI - even in a downturn LONDON, 16 April 2025 - As global econom  more

WACO, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Colorado, K-State, TCU, Utah Advance to Second Round of Big 12 Women's Tennis Championship No. 9 TCU, No. 10 Kansas State, No. 12 Utah and No. 14 Colorado advanced to the second round of the 2025 Big 12 Women's Tennis Championship with wins at the Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, Texas. Play continues Thursday as the Horned Frogs take on No. 8 Kansas and No. 6 Arizona State faces No. 14  more

TYLER, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy, according to research by UTHealth Houston and ULC Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, according to a new global study led by researchers from UCL in London and UTHealth Houston. Focal epilepsy is a condition where seizures start in one part of the brain.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Consumer Energy Alliance Praises Army Corps Decision to Recognize Line 5 Tunnel for Special Permit Processing COLUMBUS, OH - Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it is designating the Line 5 Tunnel Project for special permit processing under Executive Order 14156 -- a move strongly supported by Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). In response, CEA Midwest Director Chris Ven  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Court Denies State's Motion to Dismiss Texas Women's Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutionally "Irrational" Lifetime Ban on Practicing Social Work AUSTIN, Texas --Yesterday, a Travis County Court denied a motion to dismiss in a suit that had been filed by Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy Thompson, two Texas grandmothers with masters' degrees who want to be social workers. Under   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Elico's smart water monitoring solutions detect contaminants, optimize water usage, and maintain compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring efficient water management. SAN ANTONIO, TX. - 17 th April, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the smart water quality  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Webinar Highlights Key Growth Drivers and Challenges in Australasia's Commercial Airline MRO Sector Sydney, Australia, 16 April 2025 - Frost & Sullivan successfully hosted its webinar "Top 5 Industry Trends Shaping the Commercial Airline MRO Sector in Austr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Inside Yellowstone's fiery heart: Rice researchers map volatile-rich cap, offering clues to future volcanic activity The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park (Stock photo). Beneath the steaming geysers and bubbling mud pots of Yellowstone National Park lies one of the world's most closely watched volcanic systems. Now a team of geoscientists has uncovered new evidence that sheds light on how   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Judge Kacsmaryk Denies Motion Seeking to Protect Patient Privacy Rights Doctors for America, the Cities of Columbus, OH and Madison, WI, and their counsel Democracy Forward Issue Statement on Denial of Intervention Motion in Purl, M.D. et al. v. U.  more

IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * K-State's 3V8+ Dominates To Big 12 Boat of the Week Honors K-State's 3V8+ won its race by 30 seconds in the dual regatta against Creighton, marking the second time Big 12 Boat of the Week honors head to Manhattan this season. A group consisting entirely of true and redshirt freshmen, coxswain Mia Starnes led the boat to a 7:22.6 time ahead of two Creighton boats in the Friday hea  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * National Preeclampsia Awareness Month recognized with special issue of Hypertension journal Issue Highlights: * The American Heart Association's journal Hypertension today published a special issue dedicated to research about hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. * Research highlights novel aspects of the mechanism  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Bears, LB T.J. Edwards agree to two-year, $20M extension NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker * READ: Fifth-year option tracker PRE-DRAFT VISITS * Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.   more

CANTON, Ohio, April 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Bengals sign QB Logan Woodside to one-year deal NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order * READ : 2025 NFL free agency tracker * READ: Fifth-year option tracker PRE-DRAFT VISITS * Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. is visiti  more

FRISCO, Texas, April 17 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * Northwestern State's Shaw, UIW's Gonzalez-Velasquez win Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards Northwestern State's Maygan Shaw and UIW's Isa Gonzalez-Velasquez have earned the Women's Track & Field Athletes of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. This is Shaw's second honor of the outdoor season. Women's Track Athlete of the Week: Maygan Shaw, Northwestern State -   more

IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma State Takes Lead Entering Final Round At Big 12 Women's Golf Championship A pair of Cowgirls had rounds in the 60s, vaulting Oklahoma State into the lead after 36 holes at the Big 12 Women's Golf Championship at Houston Oaks Country Club and Retreat. OSU's +1 score was the second-best of the day and puts the squad at +6 after the second of three rounds. The Cowgirls' Mar  more

PLANO, Texas, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Proposed Policy Undermines Release Time Programs and Increases Ohio School District Liability Columbus, OH --First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the North East Ohio Learning Associates ("Neola") on behalf of LifeWise Academy challenging its policy recommendations for school boards now req  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice University and MoreThan Capital form strategic partnership to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston Rice University and MoreThan Capital (MTC), a Luxembourg-based venture capital and advisory firm, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship originating from Rice University and accelerating the growth of Houston's innovation ecosystem.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Shear Brilliance: Texas A&M Wool Judging Teams repeat national sweep Team participation about more than just the judging stage By Kaydee Free The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Wool Judging Teams repeated history by sweeping the Intercollegiate National Wool Judging competition at the Houston Livestock Show a  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, April 16 -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Sink Your Shucks(TM) Oyster Recycling Program Celebrates New Partnership with Texan by Nature as 2025 Conservation Wrangler CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- With more than three million pounds of oyster shells recycled, 45 acres of reef restored, and more than 12,000 community members engaged, the Sink Your Shucks(TM) oyster shell recycling program has become a model for coastal conservation in Texas.  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Slowly But Surely, Tortoises Freed From SeaQuest's Concrete Cage for a Sunny Sanctuary Roseville, Minn. - PETA is sharing heartwarming photos and video of the three sulcata tortoises who were rescued from SeaQuest Roseville when it closed suddenly in February. PETA covered the cost of the animals' journey to their vastly improved, new digs at Wildlife Rescue   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 16 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Statement on Passage of Critical Breast Imaging Legislation in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS - APRIL 16, 2025 - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 123, critical br  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led eclipse project subject of new documentary April 16, 2025 -- As a total solar eclipse passed over the U.S. on April 8, 2024, 36 teams of community scientists assembled along the path of totality from Texas to Maine, creating a "bucket brigade" of small telescopes to image the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona. This Southwest Research Institute-led Citizen CATE 20  more

IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * TCU's Pair Earns Big 12 Weekly Volleyball Recognition TCU's Anhelina Khmil and Ana Vergara were named the Big 12 Beach Volleyball Pair of the Week. The duo added three wins at the No. 3 and No. 4 spots this week against No. 2 UCLA, No. 3 Cal Poly and No. 4 LMU to improve to 13-0 on the season. The pairing won in straight sets against UCLA and LMU before dropping the first set in   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Explore Telehealth Options for Diagnosing Canine Respiratory Conditions The Respiratory Function Grading scheme offers a safe diagnostic for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, and other brachycephalic dog breeds have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. However,   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Study Predicts Long-Term Drop In Chicken Fertility Rates Statistical analysis forecasts further declines in 'hatchability' by 2050. By Adam Russell A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers. The study, "How concerned should we be about broiler b  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide The university's presence in motorsports is a season-long story and celebration of purpose, patriotism, teamwork and the people who engineer a brighter, safer world for us all. By Tim Doty Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Texas lawmakers face key vote on school choice as AIM investigations expose defiance of state law By Tim Worstall The Texas House is set to vote today on advancing school choice--an issue that has dominated state politics and mobilized parents across the state. Accuracy in Media has repeatedly shown why school choice is essential. It's the only effective way to break the grip of an education bureaucracy that continue  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texas WR Isaiah Bond files federal complaint following arrest University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond on Tuesday filed a federal complaint in the U.S. District Court of North Texas, alleging he was a victim of "false allegations and coercion attempt." Bond on April 10 turned himself in on a sexual assault warrant issued by the Frisco (Texas) Police Department. Bond, 21, was subse  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * TPPF Celebrates Passage of Texas Cyber Command Bill out of Texas House of Representatives Today, The Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Chairman Giovanni Capriglione's HB 150, the bill establishing one of the Governor Greg Abbott's priorities, the Texas Cyber Command. Senator Tan Parker will now pick the bill up as it works its way through the Texas Senate  more

IRVING, Texas, April 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * TTU Sweeps Big 12 OTF Week 4 Awards Texas Tech claimed both of the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week honors with Oskar Edlund (men's) and Temitope Adeshina (women's) for their performances at Texas A&M's 44 Farms Invitational. Edlund won the men's 400-meter hurdles during his first competition since January. The senior crossed the finish line at 50.18 seconds to  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Two Chickens Kicked Violently at Hunt County Slaughterhouse; PETA Demands Criminal Probe Hunt County, Texas - A just-released U.S. Department of Agriculture report reveals that a worker at Windy Meadows Family Farm near Campbell kicked two chickens "very aggressively," prompting PETA to send a letter today to Hunt County District Attorney Noble D. Walker, Jr.  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Two More Texas Energy Fund Projects Dropped From the Program AUSTIN, Texas - In filings submitted Tuesday, the executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas notified two Texas Energy Fund projects that they failed the state's due diligence requirements and would be rejected for funding, making them the sixth and seventh projects announced at the TEF's launch that are no longer   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Finds Houstonians Want More Options By Jeannie Kever Latest Poll Suggests Houston Residents Support Theme Park, New Pro Sports Teams A new survey of registered voters suggests Houstonians are in the mood for more entertainment, with a majority saying they would enthusiastically support the arrival of a destination theme park and additional professional sports teams. Key Findings * 64% of Ho  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * Carnegie Corporation of New York Names Peniel Joseph a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow The Carnegie Corporation of New York has announced that Peniel Joseph, LBJ School professor of public affairs, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values and founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, is a member of the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Guggenheim Foundation Names 3 at UT in 100th Class of Fellows AUSTIN, Texas -- The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has named three faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin to its 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows: * Swarat Chaudhuri, professor of computer science. * Feliciano Giustino, professor of physics and principal faculty member at the Oden Institute for Computational Engi  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline UTSW researchers find associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, reduced brain volume loss across adult lifespan DALLAS - April 16, 2025 - High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study p  more

TYLER, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Symons charts a data-driven future for health care By David Fanucchi With more than a decade of experience spanning health care technology, clinical data analysis, and agile project management, Alexis Symons' journey from certified pharmacy technician to data-driven health care leader has been anything but linear -- but that's exactly what makes it powerful. As she prepares to graduate w  more

FRISCO, Texas, April 17 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news: * * * UTRGV's Burns, HCU's Calhoun win Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards UTRGV's Corin Burns and HCU's Dadrian Calhoun have earned the Men's Track & Field Athletes of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. Men's Track Athlete of the Week: Corin Burns, UTRGV - Sprints - Jr.s Georgetown, Tx. Burns won three events and set two meet records at the Cactus Cup. He was firs  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Vietnam Vet and AFA Leader Represents Air Force Heritage at Texas Museum Col. Mark Tarpley, USAF (Ret.), a veteran of the Vietnam War and a prominent member of various AFA councils and committees, returned to his hometown of Greenville, Texas, on April 1 to speak at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum and share his experiences and some history of the   more