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University of St. Thomas celebrates the life of businessman and philanthropist Odis Lee Peavy, 91, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2020.

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY: TSU Regents Finalize Presidential Search Committee

Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents, led by Chairman Albert H. Myres, has begun the selection process to determine who will be the University’s next president.

RICE UNIVERSITY: Simple bioreactor makes ‘gut check’ more practical

Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine researchers have found a way to mimic conditions in intestines, giving them a mechanical model for the real-time growth of bacterial infections.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS: Intriguing New Book Arrives from Former UST President, Joseph McFadden

Dr. Joseph M. McFadden, former president of University of St. Thomas from 1988 to 1997 and 2004, as well as professor emeritus of History, penned a compelling new book based on his intriguing doctoral dissertation titled, “Barbed Wire from Invention to Monopoly: The Story of American Style Capitalism in the Gilded Age.”

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE: Wintry recipes to keep you warm

The holidays may be over, but let’s face it: We could all use that festive feeling spilling over into January.

CITY OF ABILENE: The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District builds list for next round of COVID Vaccinations

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District is preparing a screening tool to assist in scheduling people who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on the criteria in the Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines for distribution.

THE HEALTH MUSEUM: Run for the HEALTH of it!

It doesn’t matter how fast you run or how far you go—what’s important is that you take part, have fun being active, and you’ll inspire others to live a healthier life.

RICE UNIVERSITY: Light flips genetic switch in bacteria inside transparent worms

Baylor College of Medicine researcher Meng Wang had already shown that bacteria that make a metabolite called colanic acid (CA) could extend the lifespan of worms in her lab by as much as 50%, but her collaboration with Rice University synthetic biologist Jeffrey Tabor is providing tools to answer the bigger question of how the metabolite imparts longer life.

CITY OF ABILENE: Abilene Area Recycler No Longer Accepting Cardboard & Paper

Due to a prolonged depressed recycling market, Abilene’s contractor for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials, Texas Metals and Recycling Company, will no longer accept cardboard or paper materials.

LONE STAR COLLEGE: Lone Star College-Houston North celebrates inaugural graduation class

Lone Star College-Houston North awarded degrees and certifications this fall to its inaugural graduating class. LSC-Houston North, which opened in fall 2019, is the seventh college in the LSC system.

CITY OF LONGVIEW: City Encourages Recycling of Christmas Trees

Rather than send trees to the landfill after the holiday, the City of Longview encourages residents to give their real Christmas trees new purpose as compost or fish habitats. Trees may be taken to the Compost Site at 2020 Swinging Bridge Road or set curbside with other yard waste.

CITY OF ABILENE: ABI reminds new drone owners to register with FAA

If a new drone is on your gift list this year there are a couple of things Abilene Regional Airport wants to remind you of before taking off for that first flight.

RICE UNIVERSITY: Light flips genetic switch in bacteria inside transparent worms

Baylor College of Medicine researcher Meng Wang had already shown that bacteria that make a metabolite called colanic acid (CA) could extend the lifespan of worms in her lab by as much as 50%, but her collaboration with Rice University synthetic biologist Jeffrey Tabor is providing tools to answer the bigger question of how the metabolite imparts longer life.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Winter reading program encourages students to read, earn prizes

Winter break is the perfect time for students to catch up on their favorite books, hone their reading skills, and earn a free book from their local Houston Public Library.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS: All About After-Holidays Return to Studies

After careful consideration, and always keeping the safety of students and faculty paramount, University of St. Thomas has decided to begin the 2021 spring semester instruction entirely online for January.

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY: TSU Student Veterans Serve Their Community for the Holidays

Texas Southern University students made an appearance on the TODAY show while giving back to their community.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON: Machine Learning Boosts the Search for ‘Superhard’ Materials

Superhard materials are in high demand in industry, from energy production to aerospace, but finding suitable new materials has largely been a matter of trial and error based on classical materials such as diamonds. Until now.

RICE UNIVERSITY: Weak force has strong impact on nanosheets

You have to look closely, but the hills are alive with the force of van der Waals.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS: UST Esports Concludes Tryouts, Selects Players