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Balance Grille Takes Aim at Lone Star State

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

DALLAS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Balance Grille, the rising leader in Asian Fast Casual, recently shared its plans to continue its national expansion efforts in Texas, looking to open multiple new locations throughout the state. The brand recently signed a five-store development deal in DFW with HRH Operations 1 LLC, to bring the brand to Texas for the first time. Balance Grille is eager to continue its growth within the Lone Star state and is looking for potential franchisees that are passionate about bringing a healthy Pan-Asian option to their community.

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  • Balance Grille is eager to continue its growth within the Lone Star state and is looking for potential franchisees that are passionate about bringing a healthy Pan-Asian option to their community.
  • Balance Grille has differentiated itself as an innovative leader in the fast-casual space, pioneering a managerless-employment model that has allowed it to overcome the talent challenge facing nearly every restaurant today.
  • Founded by Prakash Karamchandani (PK) and HoChan Jang (CJ), Balance Grille is redefining the fast-casual space by providing a fresh and flavorful take on clean eating and Asian cuisine.
  • "We're looking for partners that are passionate about bringing a healthy dining option to their community," said PK, Co-Founder of Balance Grille.

Lone Star Analysis President and COO Matthew Bowers Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

“It is an honor to be nominated for such a prestigious award and represent an incredibly smart and talented group of individuals who work at Lone Star,” said Matthew Bowers, President and COO, Lone Star Analysis.

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  • “It is an honor to be nominated for such a prestigious award and represent an incredibly smart and talented group of individuals who work at Lone Star,” said Matthew Bowers, President and COO, Lone Star Analysis.
  • With 63% growth in 2022, Bowers has led Lone Star Analysis in a promising direction.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.
  • To learn more about Lone Star Analysis, visit: http://www.Lone-Star.com .

TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS UPGRADE FOOTBALL FIELD AT JONES AT&T STADIUM WITH HELLAS MATRIX HELIX TURF

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

LUBBOCK, Texas, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Tech University Red Raiders will enter the 2023 college football season with high expectations on their new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf system, which is currently being installed by Hellas.

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  • LUBBOCK, Texas, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Tech University Red Raiders will enter the 2023 college football season with high expectations on their new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf system, which is currently being installed by Hellas.
  • “This is the best synthetic turf system in the market," according to Reed J. Seaton, President and CEO of Hellas.
  • Installation starts at Jones AT&T Stadium in the Summer of 2023 as part of the stadium expansion project in the south endzone.
  • More and more college teams are investigating making the switch to Matrix Helix turf for a better turf system."

New YouScience Report Reveals Texas Students Possess Aptitudes That Align With In-Demand Industry Trends, But Highlights Need for Better Career Exposure

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Monday, April 24, 2023

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas is experiencing rapid growth, with the state's economy ranking as the ninth largest in the world and adding more jobs than any other state in 2022. Traditional sectors like energy still play an important role, but the growing technology industry ecosystem in the state is driving demand for qualified workers. To meet this demand, the future of Texas depends on ensuring today's students have the skills necessary to perform in-demand jobs.

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  • To meet this demand, the future of Texas depends on ensuring today's students have the skills necessary to perform in-demand jobs.
  • Despite possessing the natural aptitudes to develop skills in these fields, many students exhibit a lack of interest and awareness about their career.
  • This data was compared and contrasted against the Career Clusters found in the National Career Clusters Framework, which represents 79 Career Pathways.
  • To see these recommendations as well as the full findings of the report, please visit: The 2023 Texas Student Ability and Economic Outlook Report .

FuneralContinuingEducation.com Expands Offerings to Texas Professionals

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

FuneralContinuingEducation.com has been serving funeral professionals across the United States for over 15 years, providing accessible and affordable online courses.

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  • FuneralContinuingEducation.com has been serving funeral professionals across the United States for over 15 years, providing accessible and affordable online courses.
  • Now, funeral directors, embalmers, and other industry professionals in Texas can also benefit from the company's commitment to quality education and professional development.
  • The platform's course offerings have been reviewed and approved by the Texas Funeral Service Commission, ensuring that funeral professionals receive the highest standard of continuing education.
  • The expansion into Texas aligns with FuneralContinuingEducation.com's mission to make continuing education accessible and convenient for funeral professionals nationwide.

Texas topped nation in the creation of new tech jobs in 2022, according to CompTIA's year in review State of the Tech Workforce

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Friday, March 31, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lone Star State added more tech workers than any other state in the nation in 2022, according to a new report released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. 

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  • 2 CompTIA forecasts a 4.4% increase – more than 38,438 new jobs – in tech employment for 2023 in Texas.
  • There are currently 867,278 people in Texas working in tech jobs, spanning both technical workers employed by tech companies and tech professionals who work in other industries.
  • The Texas tech workforce is second largest in the nation.
  • CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce" is the most comprehensive source of data on the size and scope of the U.S. technology industry and workforce.

Black Bear Diner Opens Its 17th Diner in Texas and Seventh Location with Franchise-Partner TravelCenters of America (TA)

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The newest location follows the company’s entry into the San Antonio market this past November and marks Black Bear Diner’s seventh diner to open with franchise-partner TravelCenters of America (TA).

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  • The newest location follows the company’s entry into the San Antonio market this past November and marks Black Bear Diner’s seventh diner to open with franchise-partner TravelCenters of America (TA).
  • “We are so appreciative of the incredible hospitality and overwhelming support Texans have shown us,” said Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner.
  • In 2023, Black Bear Diner expects to open approximately 15 new diners throughout its system-wide footprint.
  • TravelCenters of America’s next Black Bear Diner opening will be in Tonopah AZ, with an anticipated mid-summer opening.

LONE STAR BREWING PARTNERS WITH TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FOR TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ARTIST MERCH COLLABORATION & PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE FOUNDATION

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Brewing has partnered with Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation to celebrate their beloved home state for Texas Independence Day on March 2nd.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Brewing has partnered with Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation to celebrate their beloved home state for Texas Independence Day on March 2nd.
  • As a toast to the "best views in Texas," Lone Star has launched a limited-edition merchandise collaboration with Texas-based artist Emily Eisenhart .
  • All proceeds from the merchandise sale will go toward benefiting Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
  • Since 1991, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation has been on a mission to advance Texas' proud outdoor traditions and conserve our state's wildlife, habitat and natural resources.

Reproductive Medicine Associates Opens First Center in Houston and Expands Access to Outstanding Fertility Care for Texans

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates recently announced the opening of its newest fertility center in Houston, marking RMA's first expansion into the Lone Star State and adding to an extensive network of clinics around the country.

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  • Medical Director Nola Herlihy, M.D., has dedicated her career to building families through her practice and extensive fertility research with RMA.
  • Her research has been published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility and Sterility and other peer-reviewed journals.
  • Individuals and couples worried about financing their fertility treatments should check whether their health insurance plan covers comprehensive reproductive services.
  • If fertility treatments are not covered by their insurer, many employers offer supplemental coverage through benefit providers like Progyny.

Natural Grocers® Announces Fifth Annual 'Celebrate Texas Independence Day' Event

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to its fifth annual Celebrate Texas Independence Day, event March 2-4, at all participating Texas stores. With 25 stores in the Lone Star State and employing around 500 Natural Grocers good4u® Crew members, Natural Grocers is proud to celebrate Texas customers and brands with freebies, sales, sweepstakes and more. 

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  • Festivities to include Texas-themed freebies, discounts and sweepstakes March 2-4, 2023
    LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to its fifth annual Celebrate Texas Independence Day, event March 2-4, at all participating Texas stores.
  • With 25 stores in the Lone Star State and employing around 500 Natural Grocers good4u® Crew members, Natural Grocers is proud to celebrate Texas customers and brands with freebies, sales, sweepstakes and more.
  • Natural Grocers proudly stocks an extensive inventory of over 1,200 products from Texas Brands .
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    Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers, stated, "From Abilene to Wichita Falls, we love serving our Texas communities.