WACO, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * AFCA ANNOUNCES 2025 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS * The American Football Coaches Association is proud to announce its 2025 Assistant Coach of the Year winners. One assistant coach from the five divisions of college football has been selected for their dedication to their teams and communities. A total of 71 nominees from Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Champio more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Arkansas native retires as Air Force's first 'Chief Recruiter' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Chief Master Sgt. Frank Rawls, the United States Air Force's highest-ranking recruiter and first "Chief Recruiter," will retire on March 1, 2026, after a 30-year career. The son of Bill Rawls of Crossett and Peggy Kelley of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Raw more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * A broader impact: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health expands care and discovery across dozens of neurological conditions While much of the focus of tomorrow's opening of UT Health San Antonio's Center for Brain Health deservedly is on Alzheimer's disease, it also marks a major step forward for families as a transformational resource for individuals and families navigat more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic * A gift from Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation will establish the Aggie Financial Planning Clinic within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics. The new clinic will provide students in the department's Financial Planning Program learning opportuni more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic * A gift from Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation will establish the Aggie Financial Planning Clinic within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics. The new clinic will provide more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * College Football on The CW Network Sees Double Digit Year-Over-Year Viewership Gains For 2025 Season * Total Audience for ACC and Pac-12 College Football on The CW Grew 10% Compared to 2024 ACC Games Up 26% in Total Viewers Year-Over-Year College Football Continues on The CW with the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Saturday, December 27 BURBANK, CA ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Activity: The Week of December 8th FULL COMMITTEE HEARING - The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled "From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs." The purpose of this hearing is to analyze the importance of veteran entrepreneurs, address barriers to entry, and identify op more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez: "We can't fix a problem if we don't admit we have a problem." * Labor shortages and rising housing costs is putting homeownership out of reach for many South Texas families. Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. After recently meeting with home builders in South Texas, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) addressed local concerns during last week's Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025 * Contact: Matthew Topolski, Communications Director Email: matthew.topolski@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. There is a serious threat facing our nation regarding the safety of our ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces the Merger Process Review Act to Improve Transparency and Efficiency in Bank Merger Reviews * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Merger Process Review Act. This legislation will ensure federal regulators conduct timely, efficient reviews of merger applications submitted by insured depository institutions. The bill directs the In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Introduce Legislation to End Inhumane Immigration Detention Conditions * Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 122 of her House Democratic colleagues led by Representative Pramilia Jayapal (WA-7) in introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention, and to ensure civil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Supports Bill to Help College Athletes Save for the Future by Investing NIL Earnings, Curtail Abuse by Agents * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act, which would create first-of-its kind name, image, and likeness (NIL) tax-advantaged investment accounts for student athletes, require trustees to provide fina more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Pfluger, Colleagues Urge CMS to Prioritize Funding for Texas from Rural Health Transformation Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with members of the Texas congressional delegation to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, urging him to prioritize funding from the Working Families Tax Cuts' more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Shaheen Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statements after their Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, which would counter foreign cyber scams and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud schem more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, which would improve access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) by establishing a formal funding structure and allowing for coverag more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 9 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * A Career of Curiosity and Commitment: Henley Named Regents Professor Longtime psychology educator honored for transformative teaching, research and mentorship. Dr. Tracy B. Henley, professor of psychology at East Texas A&M University, has been named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor, the highest faculty honor bestowed by the system's  more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ExxonMobil, an energy provider and chemical manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * ExxonMobil raises its 2030 Plan - transformation delivering higher earnings, stronger cash flow, and greater returns * SPRING, Texas - December 9, 2025 - ExxonMobil today updated its Corporate Plan through 2030. The Plan's increased earnings and cash flow outlook reflects stronger contributions from advantaged assets, a more profitable business mix more PR

WACO, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Baylor University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Fast-rising Comedian John Crist Coming to Baylor's Waco Hall April 19 Stand-up comedian on both stage and social will bring his signature relatable humor on faith, family and everyday life to Baylor University and Waco, Texas John Crist, one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians with more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Finding His Next Mission: How One Navy Veteran Built a Second Career Helping Others Serve * After two decades as a Navy physical therapist, Jason McMillen knew it was time for a new chapter. He'd moved nine times in 20 years and raised two sons who'd done almost as many moves as he had. He'd achieved nearly every professiona more PR

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * First Liberty Institute Attorney Tapped to Lead Florida Civil Rights Bureau under Governor Ron DeSantis * Plano, TX First Liberty Institute today announced that Senior Counsel Keisha Russell has been selected to lead the Florida Commission on Human Rights beginning later this month. The Commiss more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley is transforming: UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates a year of growth and hope By Heriberto Perez-Zuniga In the Rio Grande Valley, the idea of becoming a Valley-made doctor and earning the sought-after white coat once felt like a distant aspiration. It was possible, but not yet common or easily obtained. For Dr. Adrian Barrera, a Rio Grande City nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has utilized authority under federal law to waive numerous statutes and legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads along the U.S. international land border in Texas. The agency is tasked by Congress with achieving and maintaining operational control of the land border, a goal defined as preventing all unlawful entries by terrorists, illegal aliens, narcotics and other contraband. A curren more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR 'BACK THE BLUE ACT' * Legislation Would Increase Penalties for Attacking Law Enforcement Officers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) renewed her support for legislation to increase penalties for criminals who attack law enforcement officers, federal judges, or other federal public safety officers. Hyde-Smith is among 35 original cospon more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has terminated its investigation into video game consoles, gateways and their components and routers, following a settlement agreement. The investigation was based on a complaint filed by AX Wireless LLC, Austin, Texas, alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint claimed that the importation into the U.S., sale for importation, or sale within the U.S. after importation of the products infringed up more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Marks Texas' Successful Completion of Reforms at Thirteen State-Operated Facilities for People with Intellectual Disabilities * Today, the Justice Department joined with the State of Texas in asking a federal district court to dismiss a long-running case that saw the State reform thirteen State-operated facilities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has filed a proposed final judgment, stipulation, and competitive impact statement in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, alleging that RealPage Inc., Richardson, Texas, and six major landlords unlawfully aligned rental prices nationwide. The complaint alleges that RealPage and the landlords agreed to share competitively sensitive information and use RealPage's software to align pricin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. LLOYD DOGGETT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Lloyd Doggett announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Across his decades of distinguished public service, as a Texas State Senator, an Associate Justice on the Texas Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. LLOYD DOGGETT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Lloyd Doggett announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Across his decades of distinguished public service, as a Texas State Senator, an Associate Justice on the Texas Supreme Court and a Member o more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release: * * * LPL Research 2026 Outlook: Policy Drives Markets * SAN DIEGO - December 9, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC today released its 2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine. Reflecting on the tone of the second half of 2025, this report offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and market environment, highlighting potential implications for inv more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Mavenir Confirms Refocus Strategy on Mobile Core and AI Vision With Expanded Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-Native Network Strategy Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced a strong leadership team to accelerate its vision for telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Meet the AI-powered robotic dog ready to revolutionize emergency response * Meet the robotic dog with a memory like an elephant and the instincts of a seasoned first responder. Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn't just follow commands it sees, remembers and thinks. Designed to navigate chaos with precision, the robot could revolutionize search-and-r more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Showcases Breast Cancer Research at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium * Researchers and clinicians from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will present new discoveries in breast cancer biology, treatment, and real-world patient outcomes at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Tuesday-Friday, December 9-12, in San Antonio, Texas. SAB more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 8 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * National Interest Group Ignores Evidence, Relies on Questionable Data in Texas * Texas families have faced higher prices for many things in recent years. Insurance premiums have been driven by inflation, increasingly strong storms, lawsuit abuse by billboard lawyers, and population growth in areas at high risk for wildfire, flood and wind damage.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New study identifies affordable, accurate tools to detect low blood sugar in newborns globally * Every year, millions of newborns especially those born premature, underweight or sick are at risk of neonatal hypoglycemia, a dangerous drop in blood sugar that can lead to seizures, brain injury and lifelong developmental challenges if not detected quickly. Early testing and treatment are essential, but many hospi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Lakewood, Colorado, Now Open * Lakewood, CO (Dec. 9, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 49,500-square-foot store located at 14225 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood, Co. The store is a relocation of the existing Colfax store (14357 W. Colfax Ave.), which has served the community for more than 27 years. The Colfax's store's product assortment incl more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Announces 10th Annual Fish to Fork Culinary Event from April 16-19, 2026 Bringing back some of the most dynamic chefs from the past nine years in celebration of the event's 10th anniversary * Amelia Island, FL (Dec. 9, 2025) - Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa announces the return of its signature culinary celebration, the 10th Annual Fish to Fork, taking place April 16-1 more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 9 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Personal risk tolerance has sweeping implications for how societies evolve * In his biography of Elon Musk, historian Walter Isaacson describes a game of Texas Hold 'Em poker in which Musk went all in on every hand. "Isaacson uses the anecdote to show that Elon Musk is a badass because he takes risks. But for anyone without the means to just buy more chips, going all in every  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Rare genetic disorder linked to liver dysfunction, hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy * DALLAS - Dec. 09, 2025 - A rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage from dangerously low blood sugar levels and liver damage in infants, along with variable body fat loss (lipodystrophy), fatty tumors, and metabolic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy announces TX-21's Congressional App Challenge Winners * December 9, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) in Texas' 21st Congressional District. The first place winners are Mr. Keshav Singh, Mr. Ty Fonseca, and Mr. Luke Ringlein of Comal County, Texas, with their app, "American Dynamism more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Gonzales' legislation would expand overtime pay for U.S. Border Patrol personnel in supervisory positions to improve retention, enhance operational effectiveness, and boost mor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Texas Republicans in Urging CMS to Prioritize Funding for Texas Rural Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) on a letter with members of the Texas congressional delegation to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, urging him t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice partners on Project Metis to advance global leadership in brain health, emerging brain economy * Rice University, the University of Texas Medical Branch and Memorial Hermann Health System are proud to announce the formal launch of Project Metis, a groundbreaking initiative led by Center for Houston's Future to position the Houston-Galveston region as the global leader in brain health and the emerging brai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission" at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2025, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the full committee will convene for a hearing on December 17th to conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commissio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Pfluger, Texas Delegation Members Urge CMS to Prioritize Funding for Texas from Rural Health Transformation Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas-11) led a letter with members of the Texas delegation urging U.S. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz to support Texas's  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Southwest Airlines Empowers Student Entrepreneurs through WBENC Incubator Program at Paul Quinn College This fall, Southwest Airlines sponsored Paul Quinn College's participation in the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Entrepreneur Incubator Program. This initiative is designed to provide students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the tools, mentorship,  more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Spire Global Inc., a provider of space-based data, analytics and services, issued the following news release: * * * Spire Global Power Generation Forecasts Expand to ERCOT Delivering AI-driven, satellite-powered renewable generation insights for the Texas grid. * Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) ("Spire" or "the Company"), a leading global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, announced the expansion of its AI-driven Power Generation Forecasts t more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI, Trinity University collaborate to advance hormonal nasal spray to treat PTSD * December 9, 2025 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University are developing an intranasal (IN) drug-device combination to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers will screen formulations and evaluate delivery methods for oxytocin, a hormone that plays a crit more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 8 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI-led study provides insight into oscillations in solar flares * December 9, 2025 A new study led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) links quasi-periodic pulsations (QPPs) in solar flares to dynamic oscillations in magnetic reconnection, a phenomenon that can drive space weather and affect technology on Earth. This research could help refine traditional solar flare  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names Dr. Aisha Moultry Interim Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences * Texas Southern University has named Dr. Aisha Moultry, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S as Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, effective December 9, 2025. Dr. Moultry is an experienced administrator, educator, and researcher with more than 20 years in higher education, recognized for adv more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 9 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names Dr. Cheree Daniels Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies * Texas Southern University has named Dr. Cheree Daniels as interim dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies. Dr. Daniels comes to the new role with a record of leadership in digital learning, instructional innovation, program development, and student success. Prior to her interim dean appoin more PR

DENTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Sociology's Sadri, Benjamin write on Iran's culture revolution TWU sociology professor Mahmoud Sadri, PhD, and TWU PhD student Victoria Benjamin have published "The 'Woman, Life, Freedom' Uprising in Iran and Abroad: Political or Culture Revolution?" an article in Cambridge Core, the online academic journal of Cambridge University. The article examines Iran's 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, coining the  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. authorities shut down major China-linked AI tech smuggling network Two businessmen are now in custody for allegedly violating U.S. export control laws, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. As part of the overall investigation, a Houston company and its owner have also pleaded guilty to smuggling cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology out  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Lower Court Decision that Allows State to Force Amish to Vaccinate Children * Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court of the United States today vacated and remanded a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that permits the State of New York to compel more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Engineers: While Melatonin Puts Us to Sleep, It Wakes Up Plants Natural Hormone Promotes Plant Growth and Alleviates Stresses By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu In an interesting turn of botanical events, University of Houston engineers report that while melatonin keeps us asleep, it wakes up plants, helping them grow. Melatonin, a hormone produced in the br more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston cancer researchers awarded nearly $10M from CPRIT By Caliann Ferguson and Roman Petrowski Seven UTHealth Houston researchers received awards totaling nearly $10 million in funding from The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a state legislative initiative designed to advance cancer research and prevention in Texas. The recipients oversee more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV breaks ground on Marine Ecosystems Research Facility in Port Isabel By Maria Gonzalez The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the Marine Ecosystems Research Facility (MERF), marking the start of construction on a $21.5 million coastal research center that will expand the university's capacity in marine and environmental sciences. The more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Wolfe assumes role as 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe became the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Dec. 8 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, succeeding Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi. "America's Airmen are lucky to more PR