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#84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept Highlights Toyota Tacoma's Performance at the 2024 SEMA Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2024) - Toyota captivated desert racing fans worldwide with the debut of the #84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept at the 2024 SEMA Show.
"We started this project with a vision to showcase the performance, capability, and versatility of the new Tacoma," said Paul Doleshal, group manager motorsports, Toyota Motor North America. "The #84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept is a vision of what a dedicated r more PR
Air India Advances Partnership With Sabre With Launch of NDC Content (10)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
SOUTHLAKE, Texas and SINGAPORE and New Delhi, INDIA - Nov. 7, 2024 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a major milestone in air travel distribution for India, with the launch of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content for Air India, the country's flagship airline.
As part of Air India's strategic more PR
Airbnb Q3 2024 Financial Results (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following statement on Nov. 7, 2024:
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We issued our third quarter 2024 financial results. You can read the details here (https://investors.airbnb.com/financials/default.aspx#quarterly). Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky said:
"We had another strong quarter at Airbnb, with bookings growth accelerating throughout Q3 and into Q4. I'm especially proud of the growth across our expansion markets, app book more PR
Alston & Bird Secures Jury Verdict Defeating Claims of Patent Infringement Against Nokia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Alston & Bird successfully defended Nokia of America Corporation against allegations that its router products infringed three patents owned by Correct Transmission.
On November 5, an Eastern District of Texas jury cleared Nokia of all claims of infringement, finding that all three asserted patents were not infringed.
After a brief deliberation, the verdict secured a complete victory for Nokia.
Nokia w more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Brain Stars Hold Our Memories (10)
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 PR
Baylor Study Provides Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatments for Autistic Children With Anxiety at the Harris Center (10)
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 PR
Bell Celebrates 100 Bell 505s Sold in Europe With Four New Orders in the United Kingdom (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
Amsterdam (November 5, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a signed purchase agreement for the 100th Bell 505 in Europe to be delivered to private operator, Adam Fawsitt. This sale is one of four Bell 505 purchase agreements signed at European Rotors 2024, all for private operators based in the United Kingdom.
"We're proud to reach our 100th sale of more PR
Bell Textron: Fort Worth Police Department Adds Second Bell 505 to Public Safety Fleet (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for the sale of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department.
"Bell is proud the Fort Worth Police Department has chosen to expand their existing all-Bell public safety fleet with the purchase of an additional Bell 505, continuing our long-standing relationship with the Department," said La more PR
CableLabs: Dr. Jason Rupe Elected as 2025 President of IEEE Reliability Society (10)
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Nov. 9 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news:
Dr. Jason Rupe, a distinguished technologist at CableLabs, has been elected to lead the IEEE Reliability Society as its president in 2025. This position highlights Dr. Rupe's expertise, positioning him at the helm of a global organization dedicated to advancing reliability in technology and systems. As president, Dr. Rupe will steer the society's Administrative and Executive C more PR
Caterpillar Paves the Way for Future Technology Advancements With Launch of Autonomous Cat 777 Off-Highway Truck at Luck Stone Quarry (10)
PEORIA, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release:
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 7, 2024 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it has successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat 777 off-highway truck. The debut of this latest model of Cat MineStar Command for hauling at Luck Stone's Bull Run plant in Chantilly, Va., marks a significant milestone in Caterpillar's objective to deliver an autonomou more PR
Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party (10)
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 PR
Elevate Student Success: Highlights From Texas State Recent Employability Summit (10)
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
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This summit brought together students, faculty, industry leaders, and university leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of employability and workforce development.
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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 PR
ExxonMobil Announces 3Q 2024 Results (10)
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 1 -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release:
SPRING, Texas - Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced third-quarter 2024 earnings of $8.6 billion, or $1.92 per share assuming dilution. Cash flow from operating activities was $17.6 billion and free cash flow was $11.3 billion. Capital and exploration expenditures were $7.2 billion in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date 2024 expenditures to $20 billion, in line with the more PR
Farm Credit Bank of Texas Reports 3Q 2024 Financial Results (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1 -- Farm Credit Bank of Texas issued the following news release:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid earnings, loan growth and continued strong credit quality in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024.
Net income totaled $52.7 million and $151.4 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreasing 5.5% and increasing 12.9% compared with the same periods of 2023. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was more PR
Global Medical Response to Add Fifteen IFR-Configured Bell 407GXis to Its Fleet (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
Salt Lake City, Utah (November 5, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for the sale of fifteen Bell 407GXis outfitted with IFR configuration kits to Global Medical Response with an option to purchase nine additional aircraft, bringing its total fleet to 250 Bell helicopters.
"Bell is proud to continue our relationship with Glo more PR
Gov. Abbott Spotlights Growing Support for School Choice in Tyler (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the growing support for school choice across Texas and outlined the next steps to ensure every Texas parent has the freedom to choose the best school for their children during a media availability at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler.
"School choice is wanted by all demographic groups in the state of Texas," said Governor Abbott. "Hispanics and African Americans more PR
GPMS and Bell Expand Collaboration on Predictive HUMS for Bell Models (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
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New avionics offerings for Bell 407s, 429s, 212s and 412s
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Amsterdam (November 6, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has entered into an expanded collaboration and distribution agreement with GPMS International for Foresight MX, the industry's leading predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), for the Bell 407, 429, 212, and 412 series aircr more PR
Grasslands are invaluable for capturing carbon, says James Clement III (10)
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 PR
Haynes & Boone Represents Micropac Industries in Its Take-Private Sale to Teledyne Technologies (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes Boone represented Micropac Industries, Inc. (OTC: MPAD) ("Micropac"), a leading designer and manufacturer of critical components for military, aerospace and commercial applications, in its take-private sale to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) ("Teledyne").
Under the terms of the agreement, Teledyne will acquire all outstanding shares of Micropac in an all-cash transaction for a total more PR
Haynes & Boone Welcomes Commercial Real Estate and Finance Group (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Haynes Boone is excited to welcome Partner Sam Young, Attorney Rose Mercer and Associate Gage Beekman to the firm's Real Estate Practice Group. The trio follow Ben Herd from Holland & Knight after Herd joined the firm in early September.
This team brings deep experience in real estate finance to Haynes Boone, as they all have extensive experience advising lenders on complex commercial mortgage-backed secu more PR
Holland & Hart Advises Clearway Energy Group on EPC and PPA Agreements for Solar and Energy Storage Facilities in Texas (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 9 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
Holland & Hart represented Clearway Energy Group (Clearway), a leading integrated clean energy company with the 5th largest renewable operating fleet in the US, in the negotiation of two Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements with Blattner Energy, LLC and a purchase and sale agreement for batteries for the 300 MW Pine Forest solar and 200 MW Pine Forest standalone energy storage projects in more PR
Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises on Xcel Energy's Common Stock Offering With a Forward Component (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering of 18.3 million shares of common stock of Xcel Energy Inc. ("Xcel"), which shares were borrowed from third parties by affiliates of two of the underwriters, in their capacities as forward counterparties, and subsequently sold to the underwriters for sale in the offering, which closed on November 5, 2024.
On Novembe more PR
Hunton Andrews Kurth Receives Highest Honor at the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program's 2024 Pro Bono Awards (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that for an unprecedented fourth time since 2018, the firm was named Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Pro Bono Awards hosted by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP). DVAP, in conjunction with the Dallas Bar Association and the Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, hosts the annual awards event to recognize extraordinary service in support of their programs for peop more PR
JLL Closes Sale of 3-Building Houston Office Portfolio (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Remington Square is a Class A office complex located in Northwest Houston
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HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of Remington Square, a three-building, Class A office complex totaling 392,357 square feet in Houston, Texas.
JLL represented the seller, BGO, and procured the buyer, Houston-based Inte more PR
Joby Aviation and Toyota Accelerate Efforts to Realize Air Mobility (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
SUSONO, Japan, and SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2024) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Joby Aviation (Joby) came together at Toyota's Higashi-Fuji Technical Center (Shizuoka, Japan) to assert their collective passion and ambition for air mobility in a gathering that included executives from both companies, Akio Toyoda, the chairman of the Toyota Group, and Joby CEO and founder, JoeBen Bevirt, along with Joby's air t more PR
Jones Lang LaSalle: $286M Sale of Parkside Apartments Sets Benchmark for Luxury Living in Redmond (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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JLL's Capital Markets group facilitates landmark transaction in tech-centric hub near Seattle MSA
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SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2024 - JLL's Capital Markets group announced today the successful $286 million sale of Parkside Apartments, a 664-unit luxury community in Redmond, Washington.
JLL worked on behalf of the seller, a partnership between a Texas-based gro more PR
Jones Lang LaSalle: Newly Constructed Industrial Park in San Antonio, Texas Sold (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for Eisenhauer North Business Park, a three-building Class A industrial park
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 4, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of Eisenhauer North Business Park, a newly constructed, three-building industrial park totaling 458,439 square feet in San Antonio, Texas.
JLL represented the more PR
K&L Gates Secures Victory for Syte in Patent Troll Case (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
K&L Gates recently obtained a pre-answer voluntary dismissal of a patent troll case in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas on behalf of Syte - Visual Conception Ltd. The case was brought by prolific non-practicing entity Pointwise Ventures LLC. The dismissal resulted from a series of correspondences the firm sent to Pointwise Ventures, each strategically targeting a particular vulner more PR
KBR Awarded FEED Contract for Sur LNG Train 4 Project (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024:
KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the expansion of the Qalhat LNG complex in Sur, Oman. This project represents a significant step in Oman's efforts to meet rising global energy demands, while prioritizing sustainable and efficient operations.
Under the FEED contract, KBR more PR
Lamar University: Study Abroad Fair Showcases International Opportunities (10)
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 PR
LCRA Awards $12,767 Grant to City of Mason for New Disc Golf Course (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
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New course in Fort Mason City Park will create more recreational opportunities, attract more out-of-town visitors
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The City of Mason soon will construct a nine-hole disc golf course in Fort Mason City Park, thanks to a $12,767 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,800 in labor provided as matching funds from the more PR
Newmark Announces Sale of 308-Unit Value-Add Multifamily Community in San Antonio Suburb (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release:
Newmark announces the sale of Arya Grove, a 308-unit, value-add multifamily asset located in Universal City, Texas, a growing northeast suburb of San Antonio. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones, Executive Managing Director Matt Michelson and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represented the seller, Austin-based Internacional Realty, in the sale to Knightvest Residential. The transaction marks Newmark more PR
Newmark Completes Sale of Three-Building, 304,099-SF Office Campus Along the Dallas North Tollway (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release:
Newmark announces it has completed the sale of International Business Park 8, 9 and 10, a three-building, 304,099-square-foot office campus located along the Dallas North Tollway in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Newmark Vice Chairmen Chris Murphy, Robert Hill and Gary Carr represented the seller, Billingsley Company, in the sale to an undisclosed user.
"International Business Park offers an exceptional location for large corpor more PR
Occidental Announces Dividend (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Occidental Petroleum, an oil and gas, exploration and production company, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024:
Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on common stock, payable on January 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 10, 2024.
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About Occidental
Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the more PR
Oncor Reports 3Q 2024 Results (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024:
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported three months ended September 30, 2024 net income of $324 million compared to three months ended September 30, 2023 net income of $380 million. The $56 million decrease was driven by higher interest expense and depreciation expense associated with increases in invested capital and higher operation and maintenance expense, partially offse more PR
Out of Africa: UT Southwestern Cardiologist Gets to the Heart of Zambia's No. 1 Health Threat (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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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
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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 PR
Republican Party of Texas: Official Trump Statement (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024:
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America has spoken. Donald J. Trump has been hired as the 47th President of the United States of America. President Trump will make America greater than ever before - closing the border, fixing the economy, and protecting our cities. The Republican Party of Texas thanks President Trump for always fighting for America.
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Original text and links presented by source here: https://tex more PR
Rice bioengineers shed light on dosing challenges for cancer immunotherapy (10)
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 PR
Rice's Shepherd School of Music to host Fall Chamber Music Festival (10)
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 PR
Sabre and BookLogic Partner to Advance Retailing and Distribution Strategies Across Turkey and the Middle East (10)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
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Collaboration brings SynXis platform and global GDS/IDS connectivity and alternative distribution channels for up to 1,200 independent hotels and resorts globally with a focus on driving growth in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, and ISTANBUL, Turkey - Nov. 7, 2024 - Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leadi more PR
Sabre Hospitality Unveils SynXis Insights: A Game-Changing Data and Analytics Tool for Hoteliers (10)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024:
Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the launch of SynXis Insights, an advanced data and analytics tool designed to empower hoteliers with actionable insights to drive decision-making and optimize performance.
SynXis Insights simplifies decision-making more PR
Shepherd School alumni among 67th annual Grammy Award nominees (10)
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 PR
SMU Researcher Builds Tool to Predict Obesity Risks in Early Childhood (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
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New computer model aims to enhance early intervention and prevention for young patients at risk for future medical conditions.
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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 PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Scarlet Macaw Parents 'Play Favorites,' Purposefully Neglect Younger Chicks (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Fortunately, researchers have come to the rescue with a "foster program" for neglected chicks.
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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 PR
Texas A&M University Receives Historic Gift For College Of Medicine (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Entrepreneur Naresh K. Vashisht's generous donation will fund scholarships, medical research and support for rural health care.
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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 PR
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Assessment of Soil in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward Finds High Concentrations of Lead and Other Heavy Metals (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Residents helped design the study, collect soil samples and share the study findings
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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 PR
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: How Do Peers and Surroundings Influence Teens' Physical Activity and Mental Health During Summer Break? (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Findings from a new study could lead to more effective strategies for keeping kids active and healthy during summer months
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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 PR
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Researchers Assess Relationships Between Screen Time, Sleep and Mental Health in American Teens (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Study findings suggest that sleep duration likely plays a mediating role between screen time and mental health problems
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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 PR
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Tropical Disease Expert Weighs in on the First Lassa Fever Death in U.S. (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following Q&A with epidemiologist Rebecca Fischer:
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Although the virus can be deadly, there is little reason for concern as officials respond
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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 PR
Texas A&M: Puppala Named Distinguished Member by American Society of Civil Engineers (10)
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 PR
Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Deploys Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has deployed an Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team in major counties throughout the State to monitor day-of election activity and address litigation arising from the election, as necessary.
The Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team will be equipped to enforce Texas election laws and take immediate action on any contingencies, including issues see more PR
Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Files Amicus Brief Supporting President Trump, Arguing Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Was Illegally Appointed by Biden-Harris DOJ (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024:
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting President Donald Trump's claims that special prosecutor Jack Smith was illegally appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ").
The brief argues that the Biden-Harris Administration's appointment of the special prosecutor in this case directly implicates Texas's fun more PR
Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Preventing Biden-Harris Administration From Unlawfully Sending DOJ Personnel Inside Texas Election Locations (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024:
The U.S. Department of Justice agreed last night not to enter Texas polling and central count locations or otherwise interfere with the administration of Texas elections just hours after Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the DOJ over its announcement that it would send federal agents to "monitor" Texas elections.
On November 1, just four days before Election Day, DOJ announced that it more PR
Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris Administration for Unlawfully Using DOJ Personnel to Target Texas Elections (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024:
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice for dispatching federal agents to "monitor" Texas elections without any legal authority and in violation of State law.
On November 1, just four days before Election Day, DOJ announced that it would specifically target polling locations and central count locations in eight Texas counties more PR
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa Announces Resignation (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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"On Tuesday, the Democratic Party suffered devastating defeats up and down the ballot In Texas and across the country. Voters sent a clear message to our party and our country that they want our leaders to talk to them about issues that they care about most, including the economy. Democrats delivered infrastructure funds to rebuild roads, bridges, ports, and airports. Democrats passed the most important c more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Town Of Little Elm (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Town of Little Elm, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
"Congratulations to the Town of Little Elm on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this r more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Governor's Small Business Summit in Wichita Falls (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor's Small Business Summit honoring veteran business owners and entrepreneurs will be held in Wichita Falls on Thursday, November 14. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor's Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resour more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott: Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force Issues 3rd Biennial Report to Legislature (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations for the 89th Legislative Session and summarizes task force activities since the last report, including the launch of a Forensic Nursing Coaching Pilot Program with the Texas A&M Health Center of Exce more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott: Texas Ramps Up Border Security Efforts to Repel Potential Mass Migration (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 525,800 illegal i more PR
Texas State, Texas Book Festival to Host 2024 Tomas Rivera Children's Book Award Winners (10)
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 PR
TMC Announces April Through September 2024 Financial Results (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter, which ended September 30, 2024.
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TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Nov. 6, 2024) -- Consolidated vehicle sales totaled approximately 4,556,000 units, a decrease of approximately 188,000 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period totaled 23.282 trillion yen ($152.2 billi more PR
Toyota Brings Action and Adventure to SEMA 2024 (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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Celebrating Active Lifestyles of All Forms, Toyota Sparks The Imagination of What's Possible at SEMA 2024.
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2024) - Toyota returns to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a diverse exhibit that celebrates Toyota adventure for every lifestyle.
Located in the Central Hall, Booth No. 22200 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2024 display features a stunning array o more PR
Toyota Explores Next GEN RAV4 Possibilities With "RAV-X" at the 2024 SEMA Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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The RAV-X Concept Redefines What a Small Crossover Could Deliver to The Off-Road Segment Enthusiast
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2024) - Toyota has pushed the boundaries of automotive innovation with the unveiling of the Toyota RAV-X, a radical small crossover concept inspired by the spirit of off-road race vehicles, at the 2024 SEMA Show.
The RAV-X is the brainchild of Toyota Service Parts and Accessories Developme more PR
Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Hybrid Nightshade Edition and LE Grade for 2025 (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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- Grand Highlander has ample space for people and cargo, including an adult-sized 3rd row and 97.5-cu.ft. of storage with second and third row seats folded down
- New Hybrid Nightshade Edition adds a stylish flare to the 2025 Grand Highlander lineup with black exterior accents, black wheels, and JBL Premium Audio standard
- New LE Grade brings outstanding value to the 2025 Grand Highlander lineup with standard f more PR
Toyota Leans Into Its Rich Motorsports Heritage With the GR86 Rally Legacy Concept at the 2024 SEMA Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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Paying homage to the iconic Celica GT-Four Rally car of the 90s with a modern, turbo AWD GR86 build
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LAS VEGAS - Toyota revealed its GR86 Rally Legacy Concept at the 2024 SEMA Show, an innovative homage to the brand's storied rally heritage. This dynamic concept vehicle, based on the 2024 GR86 with Performance Package, showcases Toyota's commitment to performance, nostalgia, and the future of rally racing.
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Toyota Uncages Suprabird Tribute Honoring NASCAR Legend Richard Petty at 2024 SEMA Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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GR Supra Tribute Pays Homage to Richard Petty's Famous #43 1970 Superbird as a Modern Expression
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2024) - Toyota proudly unveiled the Suprabird at the 2024 SEMA Show, celebrating its newest ambassador, Richard Petty. Known to fans as "The King," Petty is a revered figure in NASCAR history, with seven championships and an astounding 200 career wins spanning 35 years. His "Petty Blue" Superb more PR
Toyota's Ultimate Tailgate Tundra Scores With Fans at the 2024 SEMA Show (10)
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
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Toyota's NFL partnership inspired a Toyota Tundra tailgating experience that is more than just a picnic
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2024) -Toyota made waves at the 2024 SEMA Show with its latest creation, the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra. Drawing inspiration from Toyota's sponsorship of the National Football League as its Official Automotive Partner, this custom build redefines the tailgating experience. Toyota has crea more PR
Trammell Crow Company Breaks Ground on 788,000 SF Speculative Warehouse in Chicagoland (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release:
Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate developer, has broken ground on a 788,000-square-foot speculative cross-dock warehouse in Plainfield, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The building will be the first speculative warehouse in Plainfield Business Center and is expected to deliver in the fall of 2025.
Located on approxima more PR
TSTC Recruiter Offers Transitioning Military Members Skills for Life (10)
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 PR
University of Texas Medical Branch: HEC Awarded Full Accreditation From Simulation in Healthcare Society (10)
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 PR
UNT Earns Fulbright HSI Leader Designation for Third Year in a Row (10)
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 PR
UT Health San Antonio Awarded $9.9 Million in County ARPA Funds Targeting Substance Use, Behavioral Health and Long COVID (10)
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 PR
UTEP Named Fulbright Leader Among Hispanic Serving Institutions (10)
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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State Department designation recognizes engagement with flagship international exchange program
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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.
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UTEP Team to Investigate Climate Change Impact on Pecan Orchards (10)
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 PR
UTMB Clear Lake Campus Recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (10)
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.
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Vinson & Elkins Hires Sebastian Tiller as Co-Head of Strategic M&A (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Tiller bolsters Vinson & Elkins' domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity practices.
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Vinson & Elkins today announced that Sebastian Tiller has joined the firm as a New York-based partner and co-head of Strategic M&A.
Tiller represents corporations, private equity firms, and financial advisers in a range of M&A transactions and corporate governance matters. He has deep experience r more PR
Vinson & Elkins Hires Thomas Knight, Expanding Energy Regulatory Practice (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024:
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Knight advises leading oil and gas companies on complex regulatory matters.
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Vinson & Elkins today announced that Thomas Knight has joined the firm as a Washington, D.C.-based partner in the firm's Energy Regulatory practice.
Knight represents some of the leading natural gas and storage companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of E more PR
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