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Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference Seeks Presentation Proposals

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center and Texas Tech University School of Law are accepting presentation proposals for the Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center and Texas Tech University School of Law are accepting presentation proposals for the Lone Star Regional Legal Writing Conference.
  • "Good writing skills mean better analysis, and better analysis translates into higher exam scores, improved bar passage, winning advocates, and successful practitioners.
  • The two co-host schools will hold the in-person conference this spring to provide a forum for legal educators to become better at teaching critical writing and analytical skills.
  • Lone Star invites presentation proposals in the areas of legal writing, legal research, advocacy, and pedagogy.

Just Two Weeks After Opening Its First Texas Restaurant, Portillo’s Announces Expansion Plans

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

“Texas fans have come from near and far to enjoy Portillo’s in The Colony.

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  • “Texas fans have come from near and far to enjoy Portillo’s in The Colony.
  • We’re so thankful, and we’ve loved serving fans from across the beautiful state of Texas since opening in January,” says Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo.
  • In the first 15 days in Texas, Portillo’s fed more than 80,000 people, the equivalent of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
  • For more information on this restaurant and others, please visit portillos.com or follow Portillo’s on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Cluck Yeah! Vital Farms Nests on Four Grade A Award Lists

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

We’re thankful for these recognitions that show we have a winning recipe to bring more ethical food to the table.

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  • We’re thankful for these recognitions that show we have a winning recipe to bring more ethical food to the table.
  • Whole Foods Market’s “Top 10 Food Trends for 2023”: Why did the chicken cross the road?
  • Progressive Grocer’s IMPACT Awards: When you’re disrupting food for good, crew members are a key ingredient in the secret sauce.
  • We’ve been raising industry standards for 15 years since we began on a small Austin pasture with just 20 Rhode Island Red hens.

Lone Star Analysis Wins D CEO Magazine’s Innovation Award for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and Evolved Artificial Intelligence®, has been named a 2023 Innovation Awards winner for the Innovation in AI and Machine Learning category.

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  • Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and Evolved Artificial Intelligence®, has been named a 2023 Innovation Awards winner for the Innovation in AI and Machine Learning category.
  • Evolved AI® is an example of moving beyond the mainstream to solve problems others can’t address,” said Steve Roemerman, Chairman and CEO, Lone Star Analysis.
  • “We are honored to see Dallas Innovates and D CEO recognizing our advancements beyond where others have gone.”
    The prestigious award by D CEO Magazine and Dallas Innovates recognizes leaders driving innovation in North Texas.
  • To learn more about Lone Star Analysis, visit: http://www.Lone-Star.com .

Lone Star Analysis Earns ISO Certification for AnalyticsOS® Cloud

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and guided artificial intelligence solutions, has received ISO certification for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) for its AnalyticsOS® Cloud platform.

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  • Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and guided artificial intelligence solutions, has received ISO certification for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) for its AnalyticsOS® Cloud platform.
  • “Lone Star’s clients require a certain level of security when it comes to their data and how it’s managed,” said Eric Haney, Chief Technology Officer, Lone Star Analysis.
  • This is the second time Lone Star has received certification, with the first having been awarded in 2020.
  • To learn more about Lone Star Analysis, visit: https://www.Lone-Star.com .

Pokemoto Opens First Texas Location

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pokemoto, Muscle Maker, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: GRIL) expanding Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, today announced that it will officially open its doors in Highland Village tomorrow, January 12th with a grand opening celebration on January 13th. The Highland Village opening celebration represents the first Pokemoto opening in the Lone Star state and the company’s first opening in 2023. Entering the state of Texas marks Pokemoto’s sixteenth state on the map for open or coming soon locations.

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  • The Highland Village opening celebration represents the first Pokemoto opening in the Lone Star state and the company’s first opening in 2023.
  • Entering the state of Texas marks Pokemoto’s sixteenth state on the map for open or coming soon locations.
  • Sasha Gomez, the Highland Village Pokemoto franchisee commented “Highland Village is the perfect spot for a Pokemoto and I’m proud to be a part of the community.
  • “The Highland Village Pokemoto is the first Pokemoto opening of 2023 and we’re looking to celebrate the grand opening on Friday in a big way.

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Lone Star Bank: A Match Made in Bluebonnet Heaven

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Founded over 16 years ago in Houston, Texas, Lone Star, like FGB, has become known for its stability and service.

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  • Founded over 16 years ago in Houston, Texas, Lone Star, like FGB, has become known for its stability and service.
  • With four branches spanning I-10 from the Greater Houston area to Columbus, Lone Star’s locations will increase FGB’s presence and growth opportunities in the Lone Star State.
  • The Merger Agreement was approved by the board of directors of each of First Guaranty, FGB, and Lone Star.
  • Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal advisor to Lone Star.

Online Lottery Ticket Platform Jackpot.com Launches in Texas With $42 Million in Funding

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42M in funding from some of the country’s top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs.

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  • Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42M in funding from some of the country’s top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs.
  • Texans can instantly play the Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, and Texas Two Step, then view scanned copies of their purchased tickets in their account.
  • The Texas Lottery is the third largest in the US, generating more than $8 billion in record-breaking sales in the 2022 fiscal year, according to the Texas Lottery Commission .
  • Over the last 30 years, the Texas Lottery has contributed over $35 billion to supporting public education in Texas.

GTT Sets New Path After Business Transformation and Financial Restructuring

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

“Today marks the beginning of an important new chapter for GTT,” said Ernie Ortega, Chief Executive Officer of GTT.

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  • “Today marks the beginning of an important new chapter for GTT,” said Ernie Ortega, Chief Executive Officer of GTT.
  • “Over the past two years, we have concentrated relentlessly on transforming our business into a customer-focused, managed services provider with a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Through GTT’s sale of its infrastructure division in 2021 (the “Infrastructure Sale”) and its financial restructuring process, GTT reduced its debt by $2.8 billion, or approximately 80%.
  • Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC served as its restructuring advisor, and TRS Advisors, a group within the investment banking division of Piper Sandler & Co., served as its investment banker for the restructuring.

Local Bounti Breaks Ground at New High-Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Facility in Texas to Support Growing Demand

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

HAMILTON, Mont., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS), a leading U.S. controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company committed to growing locally and distributing nationally with the largest distribution footprint in the industry, today announced plans to construct and operate a new state-of-the-art indoor facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. To kickoff construction, Local Bounti will be joined by state and local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility scheduled for 9:15 AM CT Wednesday, January 4.

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  • To kickoff construction, Local Bounti will be joined by state and local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility scheduled for 9:15 AM CT Wednesday, January 4.
  • "Mount Pleasant is thrilled to welcome Local Bounti to the region," said Nathan Tafoya, Executive Director of the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation.
  • "With its innovative and proprietary controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) approach, Local Bounti adds a much-desired agri-tech ingredient to Mount Pleasant's rich history in food production.
  • As Local Bounti's chosen Texas location for a multimillion-dollar investment, and multiple planned phases, Mount Pleasant looks forward to growing with Local Bounti for many years to come."