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Texas A&M aims to showcase its role in American leadership for America 250
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Texas A&M University says its 150-year mission of service, research and leadership development will be featured in a USA TODAY America 250 campaign.
Texas doctors map faster path to catch biliary atresia in infants
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A review from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine outlines a two-step screening pathway that could help doctors identify biliary atresia earlier, when surgery works best.
Texas couple pedals 2,000 miles to boost fraud-victim tax relief awareness
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Aaron and Rebecca Novinger have launched their third annual Pedaling Against Ponzis ride, biking from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Washington, D.C., to spotlight IRS Form 4684 Section C and support victims of Ponzi schemes.
Texas doulas report low pay and growing financial strain in new survey
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A Texas Doula Association survey of 156 active doulas found that more than half earned under $10,000 from doula services in 2024, raising concerns about workforce sustainability.
Houston preschool raises $5,000 for Make-A-Wish
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The Learning Experience in Houston raised $5,000 during its April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign to support Make-A-Wish and teach preschoolers philanthropy through hands-on giving.
Texas businesses warned Safe Harbor cyber protection is not automatic
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TruePoint Systems says many Texas businesses may wrongly assume basic IT tools are enough to qualify for Texas Cybersecurity Safe Harbor protections after a breach.
EmpowerHome Team Houston ranks among Texas’ top 15 large real estate teams
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EmpowerHome Team Houston earned a Top 15 Large Teams in Texas ranking from RealTrends Verified for families served and placed among the state’s top teams for transaction volume.
EmpowerHome Team Dallas lands top 10 Texas RealTrends ranking
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EmpowerHome Team Dallas, led by Dan Harker, was ranked among the Top 10 Large Teams in Texas for Families Served and Transaction Volume by RealTrends Verified.
Most DFW move quotes stay in Texas, Element data shows
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Element Moving & Storage says nearly 1,200 recent quote requests show most Dallas-Fort Worth moves are local, with 87.5% staying in Texas and 83.3% staying inside the metro.
Southwest Gases steps in as Texas helium shortage deepens
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A global helium squeeze triggered by Middle East conflict is cutting supply for Texas businesses, labs, and event operators, with major distributors rationing shipments and raising prices.
Texas engineers warn deferred maintenance is raising commercial building costs
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Commercial buildings across Texas are aging, and engineers say deferred maintenance is leaving owners with bigger repair bills, more system failures and more emergency work.
Nation Ramps expands Tennessee manufacturing as it nears 10 years in business
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Nation Ramps is expanding its Sweetwater, Tennessee, facility to increase U.S. production of loading ramps and dock systems for customers nationwide.
Houston restaurant agency pushes local SEO playbook for independent diners
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Squeaky Wheel Restaurant Marketing says Houston restaurants can win more nearby traffic by improving local search visibility, Google Map Pack rankings and neighborhood-level content.
Harbor Energy adds Texas oil and gas rights guide
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Harbor Energy has published new educational content to help Texas mineral and royalty owners understand how to sell oil and gas rights.
M&A Source gives Gold Club Award to two Texas brokers
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M&A Source named Houston-area advisors Steve Merritt and Wayne Blease to its Gold Club Award for 2025, recognizing more than $15 million in combined deal volume in the lower middle market.
CiviSocial urges Texas, Virginia to loosen TikTok limits for local governments
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CiviSocial is pressing Texas and Virginia to revisit restrictions that block cities and counties from using official TikTok accounts, arguing residents increasingly get information on the platform.
Hartman Properties posts leasing gains and refinancing win amid Texas portfolio push
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Hartman Properties says it logged more than 52,000 square feet of leasing activity in the first quarter of 2026 and secured an $8 million refinancing for Ashford on the Bayou.
Will McIntosh launches ArcBridge Research Group with IREI
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Dr. Will McIntosh has formed ArcBridge Research Group in a joint venture with Institutional Real Estate, Inc. to provide outsourced research, consulting and independent due diligence to real estate firms, lenders and advisers.
Space Force Association joins 2026 Texas Space Summit as supporting organization
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The Texas Space Summit said the Space Force Association will support its 2026 event, set for Sept. 21-23 in San Antonio.
Ryan H. Deck earns Texas Super Lawyers honor for fourth straight year
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Attorney Ryan H. Deck was named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, marking his fourth consecutive appearance and extending a 12-year run on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. The recognition adds to his board certification in criminal law and…
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