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Dow's Seadrift, Texas location selected for X-energy advanced SMR nuclear project to deliver safe, reliable, zero carbon emissions power and steam production

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The project is focused on providing the Seadrift site with safe, reliable, zero carbon emissions power and steam as existing energy and steam assets near their end-of-life.

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  • The project is focused on providing the Seadrift site with safe, reliable, zero carbon emissions power and steam as existing energy and steam assets near their end-of-life.
  • The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") named Dow a sub-awardee under X-energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program ("ARDP") Cooperative Agreement.
  • "Advanced nuclear has attractive advantages over other sources of clean power, including a compact footprint, competitive cost, and enhanced power and steam reliability.
  • "Our advanced nuclear project is another example of Dow leading the way and showing industry the path toward a lower carbon future.

Texas CASA Launches Statewide Outreach Tour to Emphasize the Importance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Texas CASA is launching a 13-city Texas tour to bring awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to become CASA volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Texas CASA is launching a 13-city Texas tour to bring awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to become CASA volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Texas.
  • A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer works collaboratively with everyone involved in a child’s daily life.
  • Approximately 9,500 CASA volunteers with 73 local CASA programs are serving nearly 24,000 children in Texas.
  • The Texas CASA mobile truck tour will travel to 13 Texas cities sharing educational messaging about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and encouraging Texans to sign up to become a CASA volunteer.

Reliant All-Star Educators Program with the Hooks Returns to Recognize Coastal Bend Teachers

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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After a successful launch of the Reliant All-Star Educators Program last year, the Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club and Reliant are kicking off the search for 10 new outstanding local public-school teachers.

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  • After a successful launch of the Reliant All-Star Educators Program last year, the Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club and Reliant are kicking off the search for 10 new outstanding local public-school teachers.
  • “Both the Hooks and Reliant were beyond excited for the start of this program last year,” said Brady Ballard, Hooks General Manager.
  • “At Reliant, we are excited to continue this program with the Hooks and recognize Coastal Bend educators who go above and beyond every day for their students.”
    Nominations can be submitted by school administrators, coworkers, students, family or friends online at cchooks.com/educators .
  • In addition to receiving a $1,500 grant, teachers will be recognized this summer at a Corpus Christi Hooks game.

Oceans Healthcare Opens New Behavioral Health Hospital

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceans Healthcare today announced the opening of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, a state-of-the-art behavioral health "hospital within a hospital" inside CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline. Oceans and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System announced the project last year and have been working closely to provide behavioral health services to South Texas since early 2020.

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  • CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceans Healthcare today announced the opening of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, a state-of-the-art behavioral health "hospital within a hospital" inside CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline .Oceans and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System announced the project last year and have been working closely to provide behavioral health services to South Texas since early 2020.
  • As a hospital within a hospital, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi provides a unique setting with access to advanced medical resources in an environment designed specifically for behavioral health patients and allows for greater continuity of care.
  • "The new hospital is the next step in our relationship with CHRISTUS Spohn to expand behavioral health services that, for many, are so often out of reach," said Stuart Archer, CEO of Oceans Healthcare.
  • Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery.

LEARNING UNDEFEATED CELEBRATES 20 SUCCESSFUL YEARS DRIVING STEM ENGAGEMENT WITH MOBILE LABS

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STEM equity nonprofit Learning Undefeated is celebrating 20 years of running mobile labs across the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout Texas, serving over 1.3 million students. This year, the nonprofit's mobile labs were recognized as the Best of STEM Awards winner.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STEM equity nonprofit Learning Undefeated is celebrating 20 years of running mobile labs across the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout Texas, serving over 1.3 million students.
  • Learning Undefeated's Drop Anywhere Labs won the Best of STEM Awards for the Social Impact category for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • "For two decades, Learning Undefeated's flagship mobile labs have been bringing new STEM concepts right to the school parking lot.
  • Learning Undefeated's flagship education program features mobile STEM labs that have provided hands-on learning opportunities to over one million K-12 students in all 50 states since 2003.

Corpus Christi EDC Expands Opportunities to Regional Manufacturers

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Business Retention and Expansion program is expanding opportunities for its regional manufacturers though its participation in the new Texas Manufacturing Network, a rapidly growing online community of Texas manufacturers, suppliers and support organizations. The network is sponsored by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) and the innovative technology behind the network is designed, built and maintained by Austin-based Sustainment Technologies, Inc.

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  • The Corpus Christi Regional expands Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Business Retention and Expansion to connect manufacturers with innovative solutions, including Sustainment Technologies and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC).
  • CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) Business Retention and Expansion program is expanding opportunities for its regional manufacturers though its participation in the new Texas Manufacturing Network, a rapidly growing online community of Texas manufacturers, suppliers and support organizations.
  • Miguel, an Airforce Veteran, opened Universal Tool and Die in 1996 to meet the demand for aerospace components required for the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
  • Brittany Sotelo, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, 361-882-7448, [email protected]

Consumer Alert: Many US Homeowners Pay More Than Their Fair Share of Property Taxes, Ownwell Study Finds

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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U.S. homeowners looking to determine if they are overpaying annual property tax can click here to initiate an immediate tax assessment by Ownwell.

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  • U.S. homeowners looking to determine if they are overpaying annual property tax can click here to initiate an immediate tax assessment by Ownwell.
  • The property tax process should be an even playing field, where everyone has access to the same tools and information, said Colton Pace, co-founder and CEO of Ownwell.
  • The key finding indicates that owners of more valuable real estate are more likely to appeal their property taxes.
  • Appealing your property taxes can ensure you are not paying more than your fair share in property taxes.

Michigan shooting activates US emergency blood reserve

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps has activated, sending extra blood units in response to yesterday's school shooting in Oxford Township, MI.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps has activated, sending extra blood units in response to yesterday's school shooting in Oxford Township, MI.
  • The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps is sending extra blood units in response to yesterday's school shooting in Michigan.
  • Through BERC, blood centers prepare for emergency needs by collecting extra blood products on a rotating on-call schedule.
  • Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank , Coastal Bend Blood Center and Oklahoma Blood Institute were the responding blood centers for this emergency activation.

Moda Midstream and EnCap Flatrock Midstream Agree to Sell Moda Ingleside Energy Center and Other Assets to Enbridge for $3 Billion

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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At closing, Moda Executive Vice President, COO and Founder Javier del Olmo will join Enbridge as Vice President, USGC Terminaling Operations.

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  • At closing, Moda Executive Vice President, COO and Founder Javier del Olmo will join Enbridge as Vice President, USGC Terminaling Operations.
  • EnCap Flatrock Midstream provides value-added growth capital to proven management teams focused on midstream infrastructure opportunities across North America.
  • The firm was formed in 2008 by a partnership between EnCap Investments L.P. and Flatrock Energy Advisors, LLC.
  • EnCap Flatrock Midstream is currently making commitments to new management teams from EFM Fund IV, a $3.25 billion fund.