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Texas Original Celebrates Sixth Anniversary, Introduces Blueberry Lemonade Gummy

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Texas Original (TXOG), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced the launch of its 30 mg Blueberry Lemonade gummy on the heels of the company’s sixth anniversary.

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  • Texas Original (TXOG), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced the launch of its 30 mg Blueberry Lemonade gummy on the heels of the company’s sixth anniversary.
  • The first medical cannabis gummy with 30 mg of THC in the state, TXOG’s Blueberry Lemonade gummy will be available this month and is designed to help patients on higher prescribed doses alleviate symptoms like pain, muscle spasms and nausea.
  • The Blueberry Lemonade gummy will be available to Texans with qualifying conditions such as PTSD, cancer, spasticity and neuropathy.
  • “When Texas Original was founded in 2017, our dream was to transform Texas through the power and truth of medical cannabis,” said Nico Richardson, CEO of Texas Original.

CORCORAN WELCOMES NEWEST FRANCHISE IN HOUSTON

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcoran Group, LLC today announced its continued expansion by welcoming its newest franchise with the launch of Corcoran Prestige Realty. Owned and led by Founder and CEO James Krueger, the brokerage will serve clients throughout the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. The announcement, made by Pamela Liebman, President and CEO of The Corcoran Group, showcases the brand's continued growth within the exciting Houston market, strengthening its current presence in North Houston and The Woodlands with Corcoran Ferester Realty.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcoran Group, LLC today announced its continued expansion by welcoming its newest franchise with the launch of Corcoran Prestige Realty.
  • Owned and led by Founder and CEO James Krueger, the brokerage will serve clients throughout the Houston, Texas metropolitan area.
  • The announcement, made by Pamela Liebman, President and CEO of The Corcoran Group, showcases the brand's continued growth within the exciting Houston market, strengthening its current presence in North Houston and The Woodlands with Corcoran Ferester Realty.
  • Most recently, Corcoran announced the launch of Corcoran Infinity Properties, based out of Bergen County in New Jersey.

Mill Creek Announces Groundbreaking of Beckett West Fork

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CONROE, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced construction is underway at Beckett West Fork, the latest apartment community representing the company's new attainable housing brand. 

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  • Beckett West Fork, which will feature 408 apartment homes across 14 buildings, sits approximately 40 miles north of Houston's central business district and 15 miles north of The Woodlands.
  • "Beckett West Fork will offer the best of both worlds in that residents will experience a small-town vibe while remaining within commuting distance of the area's key employment and entertainment centers," said Lucas Sandidge , vice president of development for Mill Creek Residential.
  • Situated at 10485 League Line Road and in close proximity to Interstate 45, Beckett West Fork provides residents excellent regional access to employment hubs such as The Woodlands and North Houston.
  • Beckett West Fork will offer one- and two-bedroom homes with an average size of 1,027 square feet.

Cellipont Bioservices and Diakonos Oncology Corporation Collaborate to Develop Groundbreaking Therapy for Glioblastoma

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

With a first of its kind approach, Diakonos' DOC1021 activates a natural anti-viral immune response against a patient's tumor.

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  • With a first of its kind approach, Diakonos' DOC1021 activates a natural anti-viral immune response against a patient's tumor.
  • Due to the promising results in both safety and efficacy in its phase 1 trial, Diakonos recently received Fast Track designation by the FDA.
  • "We are deeply honored to have been chosen as Diakonos' partner in this critical endeavor," stated Darren Head, Chairman of the Board of Cellipont Bioservices.
  • "We could not be happier to find that partner in Cellipont, and we look forward to changing patient outcomes in GBM as well as other cancer indications."

Century Communities Reveals New Community Now Selling in Willis, TX

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—revealed that Lexington Heights, the company's new community in Willis, is now selling from the high $200s. A model home showcasing the community's Hampton floor plan is set to open for tours later this month.

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  • A model home showcasing the community's Hampton floor plan is set to open for tours later this month.
  • Residents will also love a convenient location near outdoor recreation at Lake Conroe, along with easy access to nearby Conroe and The Woodlands via I-45.
  • "Lexington Heights offers quality and affordable new homes in a fantastic location near Lake Conroe," said Blake Roberts, Houston Division President.
  • "As we get ready to debut our new model home, it's the perfect time for interested buyers to get in early while Grand Opening pricing is still available."

Life Time Continues Pickleball Expansion with Opening of 22 Courts at Life Time Kingwood in Humble, TX on September 15

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Friday, September 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and largest provider of pickleball courts, programming and leagues, is opening its largest outdoor pickleball development with 22 new courts opening adjacent to its Kingwood club in Humble, Texas on Sept. 15. Life Time currently operates nearly 600 permanent pickleball courts across its network of athletic country clubs in North America.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and largest provider of pickleball courts, programming and leagues, is opening its largest outdoor pickleball development with 22 new courts opening adjacent to its Kingwood club in Humble, Texas on Sept. 15.
  • Life Time currently operates nearly 600 permanent pickleball courts across its network of athletic country clubs in North America.
  • The addition of the courts in the Houston market will contribute to Life Time's goal of exceeding 1,000 pickleball courts by the end of 2024.
  • The company currently has nearly 600 permanent courts across its athletic country clubs in the United States and Canada.

CNBC Names Halbert Hargrove a Top Financial Advisory Firm for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CNBC named Halbert Hargrove, a fiduciary investment management and wealth advisory firm with ~$3B in assets under management (AUM), one of 2023's top financial advisory firms for the fifth consecutive year. The CNBC FA 100 list recognizes wealth management firms that offer financial planning and wealth management service to their clients, and Halbert Hargrove placed eighth on the list for the second consecutive year.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CNBC named Halbert Hargrove , a fiduciary investment management and wealth advisory firm with ~$3B in assets under management (AUM), one of 2023's top financial advisory firms for the fifth consecutive year.
  • The CNBC FA 100 list recognizes wealth management firms that offer financial planning and wealth management service to their clients, and Halbert Hargrove placed eighth on the list for the second consecutive year .
  • "The foundation of all our efforts lie within our dedicated team and their unwavering commitment to our clients," stated JC Abusaid, CEO of Halbert Hargrove.
  • "Earning consistent recognition from CNBC is incredibly humbling, and each member of the organization plays a critical role in our success."

Century Communities Announces New Community Now Selling in Magnolia, TX: Lakes at Black Oak

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—is excited to announce that the company is now selling at the established community of Lakes at Black Oak in Magnolia, Texas, featuring a prime location west of The Woodlands and boasting community amenities like a lake, walking trails, a year-round splashpad and more.

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  • Homebuyers and real estate agents can now stop by the community to tour a model home showcasing the brand-new Hampton floor plan.
  • "With easy access to Highways 45, 249 and 99, Lakes at Black Oak provides easy access to economic and entertainment hubs, including less than an hour's commute to downtown Houston," said Century Communities Division President Blake Roberts.
  • "With a model open for tour and homes available to purchase on-site or online, it's a great time for buyers to check out all that we have to offer at this exciting community and find their best fit."
  • Additional community amenities include a playground, plus open green space with tables and bench seating

The feral flying under the radar: why we need to rethink European honeybees

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion, in Australia, feral colonies of the invasive European honeybee (Apis mellifera) are not “wild”, threatened with extinction or “good” for the Australian environment.

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  • Contrary to popular opinion, in Australia, feral colonies of the invasive European honeybee (Apis mellifera) are not “wild”, threatened with extinction or “good” for the Australian environment.
  • But we need to move feral bees out of the “too hard” basket.
  • So now is the time to rethink our relationship with the beloved European honeybee and target the ferals.

What makes a hive feral?

    • European honeybees turn feral when a managed hive produces a “swarm”.
    • This is a mass of bees that leaves the hive seeking a new nest.
    • Feral honeybees have successfully invaded most land-based ecosystems across Australia, including woodlands, rainforests, mangrove-salt marsh, alpine and arid ecosystems.

Are feral bees useful in agriculture?

    • So reducing feral honeybee density would benefit both honey production and the crop pollination industry, which is worth A$14 billion annually.
    • Improved management of feral honeybees would not only help to limit the biosecurity threat, but increase the availability of pollen and nectar for managed hives.
    • Read more:
      Hear me out – we could use the varroa mite to wipe out feral honey bees, and help Australia's environment

What are our current options?

    • If the current parasitic Varroa mite infestation in NSW spins out of control, it may reduce the number of feral hives, with benefits for the environment.
    • Targeted strategies to remove feral colonies on a small scale do exist and are being applied in the Varroa mite emergency response.
    • Taken together, there are currently no realistic options for the targeted large-scale removal of feral colonies across Australia’s vast natural ecosystems.

Where to now?

    • Given the substantial and known threats they pose to natural systems and industry, the time has come to develop effective and practical control measures.
    • Not only do we need to improve current strategies, we desperately need to develop new ones.
    • One promising example is the use of traps to catch bee swarms, and such work is underway in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges.
    • For example, the practice of using pheromones to capture cane toad tadpoles might be applied to drones (male bees) and swarms.

FHLBank San Francisco Awards Over $26 Million in Grants to Wide Array of California-Based Affordable Housing Groups

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced it awarded over $26 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to fund 30 projects that will create 2,420 units of affordable housing in California. FHLBank San Francisco is the largest privately-owned source of affordable housing funding within its region - comprising California, Arizona, and Nevada - and collectively with the other Federal Home Loan Banks, one of the largest privately-owned grantors in the country.

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  • Providing resources for affordable housing is a core element of FHLBank San Francisco’s mission, with a firm commitment to deploy at least 10% – and up to 15% – of its net profits from the prior year to fund affordable housing and related community investment programs.
  • Grants are delivered through FHLBank San Francisco member institutions partnering with nonprofits and affordable housing developers to submit applications for grants for specific projects in an annual funding competition.
  • In total for the 2023 program cycle, the Bank’s AHP awarded $32.9 million in funding for 38 affordable housing projects in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
  • Since 1990, we have contributed over $1.14 billion in AHP General Fund and Nevada Targeted Fund grants to support 141,000 units of affordable housing.