TCU receives $20 million endowment to help at risk children
Betty Dillardbdillard@bizpress.netThe Rees-Jones Foundation has made a $20 million gift to the TCU Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. In recognition of...
University of Texas a partner in gaming academy
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas and video game industry leaders are teaming up to open a gaming academy beginning in the...
10 highest paid public college leaders in 2011-12
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Texas Tech creates wind institute
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Pudge Rodriguez throws summer baseball camps at Fort Worth school
Former Texas Rangers catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez will host a trio of baseball camps this summer at All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth....
Bank Notes: Family business focus of forum
Family Business focus of new program TMAC’s Metroplex Region, a program within the University of Texas at Arlington Office of Research is rolling out...
Top Shots: TCU Women’s Rifle Team scores bulls-eye with honors
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TECH Fort Worth announces award finalists
Betty Dillard bdillard@bizpress.netEmerging technology that can harness the power of the sun, reduce the potential of infectious diseases and improve auto recycling are among...
NRA official: ‘Culture war’ more than gun rights
JIM VERTUNO,Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — National Rifle Association members are fighting a "culture war" that stretches beyond gun rights, the organization's incoming president said...
Making the grade: Crowley technical education center puts students on career path
Betty Dillard bdillard@bizpress.netWhen the economic recession and a resulting budget crunch put the kibosh on Crowley Independent School District opening a new $40 million...
Online fundraising project wins TCU values competition
An online tool for small organizations that rewards donors with coupons and discounts won out over 27 other socially conscious for-profit business plans at...
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