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Driving Behavior Changes May Signal Early Dementia Risk, Blood Pressure Medications Show Protective Effect
Researchers tracking 220 adults aged 65 and older for over five years found that greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, repetitive routes, and more driving errors, particularly in those who later developed dementia. The study, which used car sensors to monitor driving behavior...
January 29, 2026Read more

Sino Biological Accelerates Nipah Virus Research Tools Amid Global Health Concerns
Recent reports of Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, India, have prompted global public health authorities to prioritize research into this high-mortality pathogen. Sino Biological has announced the accelerated availability and development of critical research tools to support the global scientific community in combatin...
January 28, 2026Read more

Sino Biological Accelerates Nipah Virus Research Tools Amid Global Health Concerns
The recent reports of Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, India, have heightened global health concerns, prompting an urgent response from the research community. In direct support of this effort, Sino Biological, Inc. has announced the accelerated availability and development of critical research tools designed to aid s...
January 28, 2026Read more

Sherman & Briscoe Orthodontics Combines Personalized Care with Community Focus in Longview
Sherman & Briscoe Orthodontics in Longview, Texas, has established itself as a leading provider of orthodontic care with a focus on creating personalized treatment plans for patients of all ages. The practice emphasizes that every patient is unique, requiring tailored approaches that incorporate both traditional braces and ...
January 28, 2026Read more

Olenox Industries Inc. Rebrands to Focus on Energy Operations from Texas Base
Olenox Industries Inc. has formally adopted its new name, marking the latest step in repositioning the company as an energy-centered business operation. The rebrand from Safe & Green Holdings Corp. reflects management's view that the company's legacy identity no longer matched its evolving asset base and strategic prioritie...
January 28, 2026Read more

Renewal Fuels Advances American Fusion Strategy with Patent Filings and Regulatory Progress
Renewal Fuels, Inc. has reported progress across multiple technology, regulatory, and corporate initiatives as it advances its American Fusion strategy. The company's wholly owned subsidiary Kepler Fusion Technologies has filed its first priority utility patent covering core architectural elements of its proprietary Texatro...
January 28, 2026Read more

AppSwarm Launches AI-Powered Animal Identification App AniPet, Expanding Educational Technology in Texas
AppSwarm Corp, a technology company specializing in mobile application development, has launched AniPet, an artificial intelligence-powered application designed to identify animal species instantly from photographs. The app is currently available exclusively on the Apple App Store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anipet-nat...
January 28, 2026Read more

JC Taylor Announces Candidacy for Kendall County Commissioner, Emphasizing Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
JC Taylor, a lifelong Kendall County resident and local business leader, has announced his candidacy for Kendall County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Taylor is urging voters to participate in the March 3 Republican Primary, where the race is expected to be decided, with early voting running February 17–27
January 28, 2026Read more

Inclusive Therapy Group Expands Telehealth Services to Texas and 15 Other States
Inclusive Therapy Group has expanded its telehealth services to more than a dozen states across the U.S., including Texas, providing a secure and flexible method for clients to connect with inclusive therapists. This expansion addresses the increasing demand for affirming and accessible mental health services, particularly ...
January 28, 2026Read more

Plano Family Dental Practice Emphasizes Comprehensive Care and Community Accessibility
Rudy Aldaragi DDS has established itself as a prominent family dental practice in Plano, Texas, dedicated to delivering comprehensive care tailored for families within the community. The practice recognizes that maintaining excellent oral health is a key component of overall wellness and aims to ensure dental visits are pos...
January 28, 2026Read more

TSIG Command Sphere Becomes Exclusive U.S. Advancis WinGuard Channel Partner
TSIG Command Sphere is now the only certified Advancis WinGuard Channel Partner in the U.S. This partnership enhances their Command Sphere System capabilities in delivering innovative security solutions across various sectors, including casinos, healthcare, and financial institutions. Together, they are setting new industry...
January 27, 2026Read more

Crowdfunding Professional Association Expands Board with Six New Directors to Guide Industry Growth
The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization for the regulated investment crowdfunding industry, has appointed six new professionals to its Board of Directors. The appointments bring specialized expertise across academic research, securities law, film finance, startup accounting, platform...
January 27, 2026Read more

1981 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser Joins DFW Car & Toy Museum Collection
The 1981 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser, a vehicle celebrated for its rugged capability and iconic status in off-road history, is now on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum as part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection. Often described as the stretched sibling of the famed FJ40, the FJ43 offered the same durable engineering with added r...
January 27, 2026Read more

USA Rare Earth Secures $1.6 Billion Federal Funding for Texas Rare Earth Project
USA Rare Earth, the operating partner of the Round Top heavy-rare earth project in Texas, has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. government for access to $1.6 billion in funding. The capital is designated to accelerate the development of a domestic heavy rare earth supply chain, a sector currently dominated by foreign ...
January 26, 2026Read more

Sugar Land Outlines Growth Strategy Balancing Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and World Cup Preparations
In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Carol McCutcheon shares how Sugar Land is preparing for global attention as a Host City Supporter for the 2026 World Cup—balancing growth, heritage, and long-term vision while positioning the city as a destination, economic hub, and welcoming gateway to Texas.
January 26, 2026Read more

Lubbock's Strategic Growth Model Built on Education, Agriculture, and Healthcare Pillars
Lubbock is more than a college town. In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Mark McBrayer shares how long-term water planning, economic development, and quality of life are positioning Lubbock as one of Texas’ most important and overlooked growth cities.
January 26, 2026Read more

BRAVE Coalition Foundation Appoints Lisa Shumpert as President to Address Breast Reconstruction Care Gaps in Texas
The BRAVE (Breast Restoration AdVocacy Education) Coalition Foundation has appointed Lisa Shumpert as the new President of its Executive Board, effective immediately. Shumpert brings extensive leadership experience from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Comar and as author of the bestselling book Team Turnaround ...
January 26, 2026Read more

Carter Spence's 'The Ballad of Lance Snead' Examines Identity and Commerce in Country Music Industry
Carter Spence's new novel 'The Ballad of Lance Snead' presents a literary examination of identity, success, and hypocrisy within American culture, particularly focusing on the country music industry. The book follows a legendary yet anonymous country songwriter whose lyrics dominate radio airwaves while his real identity re...
January 24, 2026Read more

Prelude Prep Strengthens Board with Education Veterans Cardenas and Rhoades
Prelude Prep announced the appointment of Sonya Cardenas and Laura Rhoades to its Board of Directors, strengthening the board's leadership as the charter school continues to grow as a high-quality academic option for families on the southside of San Antonio. The appointments reflect the school's continued focus on strong go...
January 24, 2026Read more

G2 Petroleum Texas Report Outlines Key Trends Shaping Individual Oil and Gas Decisions
G2 Petroleum Texas has released a public summary outlining several major trends shaping how individuals interact with oil and gas today. The update focuses on what long-term data shows, how patterns are changing, and what everyday people can do to respond with clarity rather than urgency. Rather than pointing to niche resea...
January 24, 2026Read more

American Heart Association Issues Critical Cold Weather Guidance for Cardiovascular Health
The American Heart Association has issued critical guidance on protecting cardiovascular health during cold weather, emphasizing that winter conditions significantly increase risks for heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac arrest. As temperatures drop, blood vessels contract and coronary arteries constrict, raising blood pres...
January 23, 2026Read more

