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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Launches First National TV Advertising Campaign

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Growing Better Burger Brand Rolls Out Three New Spots to Air Across Cable Networks, Continues Proactive Marketing Measures to Support Franchise Partners

DALLAS, TX (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Burger enthusiasts have been flocking to MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes for more than a decade and now the better burger brand will be coming into their homes through a series of nationally televised commercial spots to air on a variety of cable stations. This marks the first national TV campaign for the growing franchise brand.

“These spots truly capture the quality and value we provide our Guests every day at MOOYAH and now we get to tell that story to a national audience,” said Natalie Anderson Liu, Vice President of Marketing for MOOYAH. “Our Franchise Partners are excited to see broadcast marketing for the brand and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far. We are already getting solid anecdotal feedback within our restaurants from Guests who saw the commercials. However, we are looking forward to examining the analytical data in order to observe the measurable impact of the campaign and continue to guide our marketing decisions with solid performance information.”

The 30-second TV spots launched on January 25 and will run over the course of 16 weeks. The ads incorporate the brand’s “Seriously Fun” messaging, nod to the company’s never-frozen Certified Angus Beef, non-GMO buns baked in-house, hand-cut fries from No. 1 Idaho potatoes, 100% real ice cream shakes, and variety of fresh veggies. The company’s value proposition is highlighted as well. While prices vary depending on location, the better burgers start at just $4.99. In addition to the nationally televised spots, the ads will also be utilized for digital marketing including pre-roll, YouTube, Google, Facebook and Instagram.

“As a brand, MOOYAH has grown to the point where national TV ads make sense and fit our strategy to find enhanced ways to support our Franchise Partners across the country,” said Michael Mabry, President and COO of MOOYAH. “These ads will be focused on driving more repeat Guests, and exposing the MOOYAH brand to more first-time Guests. As we continue to sign deals to open additional locations, we are happy to offer new and expanding Franchise Partners this tool as part of our overall marketing support package.”

The spots are another example of how the brand is winning with advanced, targeted marketing tactics. The company begins with intensive research of target markets and then utilizes those analytics to create national and local programs and tools to drive initial Guest counts and exposure. Franchise Partners have access to professionally designed merchandising, promotions, graphics and advertisements intended to reinforce the company’s reputation of serving high-quality products in a fun environment. Those tools include the MOOYAH Rewards App, consumer research & Guest analytics, paid media to increase awareness and trial, public relations coverage for new store openings and other newsworthy events, printed point of purchase kits containing in-store collateral materials, turnkey fundraising program, professional food photography, listing on the brand’s search optimized consumer website, personal LSM planning and execution assistance by the marketing department, custom artwork for local marketing activities, and more.

“The competitive landscape in the burger industry continues to increase and for years we’ve invested in winning the marketing game in order to support our Franchise Partners’ success,” said Mabry. “It’s our mission to be on the forefront of ways to gain increased trial and loyalty from Guests. We want our valued Franchise Partners to have the very best available to them and we want new franchise prospects to understand that the corporate team has their back and is fighting with them to dominate new markets.”

Prospective franchisees should have $500,000 minimum net worth and at least $200,000 in liquid cash. Investment in a MOOYAH franchise ranges between $383,350 and $598,300 (which includes build-out expenses and certain start-up expenses, including the initial franchise fee of $35,000).

Markets are available across the country with specific focus on qualified Franchise Partners in the home state of Texas, specifically in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, and in the southeastern U.S. in and around major markets such as Nashville, Orlando, Atlanta and Philadelphia.

At MOOYAH, Guests have the advantage of choosing from a variety of bun options, such as baked-in-house artisan potato or multigrain wheat non-GMO buns and hand-crafted lettuce buns called Iceburgers to accompany the never-frozen 100 percent Certified Angus Beef® brand burgers, all natural Jennie-O turkey, all natural grilled and hand-breaded chicken, and mouthwatering MorningStar Farms® black bean veggie burgers. Each gourmet burger can be customized with five cheeses, Applewood smoked bacon, sliced avocado, along with nine free veggie toppings and 11 free sauces.

MOOYAH’s hand-cut fries come together in a six-step process that takes a total of 24 hours to completely prepare. A delightful combination of constant attention and a little magic help transform U.S. #1 Idaho potatoes into perfect, crisp-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside fries. Guests also have the choice of savory sweet potato fries. Never one to forget dessert, MOOYAH offers 100% real ice cream shakes, allowing Guests to choose from 10 flavors ranging from vanilla to Hershey’s chocolate to Reese’s to Oreo and more.

For more information on the growing brand, connect with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on the Facebook Fan page, and follow MOOYAH on LinkedIn, Twitter @MOOYAHburgers and Instagram @MOOYAHburgers.

For franchising opportunities, please visit http://www.mooyahfranchise.com/.

ABOUT MOOYAH BURGERS, FRIES & SHAKES
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual, “better burger” concept offering mouthwatering made-to-order burgers, French fries hand cut from Idaho potatoes, and real ice cream shakes. Founded in 2007, the Plano, Texas-based company serves fresh, 100% Certified Angus Beef® brand burgers, all natural Jennie-O® turkey burgers, all natural grilled and crispy chicken sandwiches and black bean veggie burgers. MOOYAH's non-GMO potato and multigrain buns are baked in-house daily, and Guests can choose from five real cheeses, bacon, avocado, chili, and more than 20 free sauces and toppings made from garden-fresh veggies. While many Guests dine in-restaurant, MOOYAH also offers online ordering and carry out for Guests on the go as well as a loyalty app. In 2017, MOOYAH was named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious list of the smartest growing franchise brands, and was ranked #11 on Fast Casual Magazine’s annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, a list the brand has been included on every year in the last ten years of rankings. For more information on MOOYAH, its menu or franchising opportunities, please visit http://www.mooyah.com. Connect with MOOYAH on Facebook.com/MOOYAH, follow MOOYAH on LinkedIn, Twitter @MOOYAHburgers and Instagram @MOOYAHburgers. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Fairview Microwave Releases New Electromechanical Switches Covering DC to 40 GHz with Insertion Loss Repeatability Levels as Low as 0.03 dB

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New Electromechanical Switches Designed for High Reliability with up to 10 Million Switching Cycles

LEWISVILLE, Texas (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand RF and microwave components, has unveiled a new series of low insertion loss repeatability electromechanical switches. These electromechanical switches exhibit low insertion loss repeatability which is guaranteed over millions of switching cycles. This performance is extremely useful to help maintain overall system measurement accuracy. Typical applications for these switches include test instrumentation, research and development, electronic countermeasures, electronic warfare, microwave radio, space systems and radar.

Fairview’s 12 new electromechanical switches exhibit extremely low insertion loss repeatability with guaranteed levels of 0.03 to 0.05 dB over 5 to 10 million switching cycles, depending on the model. Performance includes low insertion loss of 0.3 dB with high isolation of 100 dB typical, and input power ratings of up to 70 watts CW and up to 1 watt for hot switching applications. These switches cover broadband frequencies from DC to 40 GHz and are offered in three configurations: single-pole double-throw (SPDT), single-pole four-throw (SP4T) and single-pole six-throw (SP6T). They have latching actuators and desirable features that include indicators, self-cut-off, TTL and 50 Ohm terminations.

These rugged, MIL-grade electromechanical switches are RoHS and REACH compliant and guaranteed to meet MIL-STD-202 environmental test conditions that include exposure to humidity, altitude, temperature cycling, vibration and shock. Another important feature is all package designs are shielded for EMI/RFI protection and magnetic fields. Models are available with either SMA or 2.92mm connectors depending on the operational frequency. Multi-throw models support HE10 connectors with ribbon cable assemblies for DC, indicator and TTL logic controls, and all models are export-rated as EAR99.

“Designers will find Fairview Microwave’s line of low insertion loss repeatability electromechanical switches are extremely useful in maintaining overall system measurement accuracy and provide the added confidence of highly reliable operation over millions of switching cycles. Plus, all twelve designs are available off-the-shelf with same day shipping,” said Tim Galla, Product Manager at Fairview Microwave.

Fairview’s new low insertion loss repeatability electromechanical switches are in stock and ready for immediate shipment with no minimum order quantity. For detailed information on these products, please visit https://www.fairviewmicrowave.com/rf-products/low-insertion-loss-repeatability-electromechanical-relay-switches.html.

For inquiries, Fairview can be contacted at +1-972-649-6678.

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About Fairview Microwave:

A leading supplier of on-demand RF and microwave products since 1992, Fairview Microwave offers immediate delivery of RF components including attenuators, adapters, coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, terminations and much more. All products are shipped same-day from the company’s ISO 9001:2008 certified production facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview Microwave is an Infinite Electronics company.

Press Contact:

Peter McNeil
Fairview Microwave
17792 Fitch
Irvine, CA 92614
(978) 682-6936 x1174 Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

iPic® Entertainment Begins Trading Publicly On NASDAQ

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPic® Entertainment Inc. (“iPic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq today, February 1, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. EST under the ticker symbol “IPIC.”TriPoint Global Equities, LLC, working with its online division BANQ® (www.banq.co), was the Lead Managing Selling Agent; Roth Capital Partners, LLC was the Institutional Placement Book-Running Agent; and Telsey Advisory Group LLC (“TAG”) was the Co-Manager for the offering.

“This is a significant milestone for iPic to now be a publicly traded company and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market as we begin a new chapter for our company. We are committed to executing on our business goals and the significant growth opportunities ahead to deliver long-term shareholder value,” said Hamid Hashemi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer. “Our entire iPic team is dedicated and committed to providing our guests with a world-class hospitality experience that is their favorite local destination for a night on the town.”

For additional information on iPic® Entertainment Inc., the offering and any other related topics, please visit the iPic Investor Relations page at investors.ipictheaters.com.

*About iPic® Entertainment*
Established in 2010 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, iPic® Entertainment is America’s premier luxury restaurant-and-theater brand. A pioneer of the dine-in theater concept, iPic® Entertainment’s mission is to provide visionary entertainment escapes, presenting high-quality, chef-driven culinary and mixology in architecturally unique destinations that include premium movie theaters and bar/restaurants. iPic® Theaters currently operates 16 locations with 121 screens in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin and new locations planned for California, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and New York. For more information, visit www.ipic.com.

*Forward-Looking Statements*
This press release may include ''forward-looking statements.'' To the extent that the information presented in this press release discusses financial projections, information, or expectations about our business plans, results of operations, products or markets, or otherwise makes statements about future events, such statements are forward-looking.  Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ''should,'' ''may,'' ''intends,'' ''anticipates,'' ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''projects,'' ''forecasts,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' and ''proposes.'' Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the offering statement that we have filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and iPic® Entertainment does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

*Legal Disclaimer*

The offering will be made only by means of an offering circular. An offering statement on Form 1-A relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has become qualified. The securities offered by iPic Entertainment Inc. are highly speculative. Investing in shares of common stock of iPic Entertainment Inc. involves significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Furthermore, investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market currently exists for the securities, and there can be no assurance that a public market will develop. For additional information on iPic Entertainment Inc., the offering, and any other related topics, please review the qualified Form 1-A offering circular that can be found at the following location: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1720201/000121390018001071/f253g2_ipic.htm. Additional information concerning Risk Factors related to the offering, including those related to the business, government regulations, intellectual property and the offering in general, can be found at the following location: www.banq.co/listings/ipic#documentation and select the Risk Factors tab.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

*Investor Relations: *

ICR
Melissa Calandruccio, CFA
iPicIR@icrinc.com
646-277-1273

*Media Relations:*

The Gab Group for iPic® Entertainment Corporate
Michelle Soudry
msoudry@thegabgroup.com  
561-750-3500

Jonesworks
Stephanie Jones/Michelle Bower
ipic@jonesworks.com
212-839-0111 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

Handcuffed suspect shoots Texas deputy, second person

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SPRING, Texas (AP) — A man who had been placed in handcuffs by Houston-area sheriff’s deputies was able to pull a handgun from his pants and shoot a deputy, critically injure another person and trigger a standoff before later being found dead. Deputies investigating a deadly-conduct incident Wednesday went to a home near Spring later […] Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.

First American Announces ETA Board and Committee Appointments

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First American announces the appointment of Neil Randel to the 2018-19 Board of Directors for the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association of the payments technology world. In addition, the ETA has selected three First American executives to join various committees, including Risk Fraud & Security, Technology, and Payment Sales & Strategy.

FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

First American announces the appointment of Neil Randel to the 2018-19 Board of Directors for the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association of the payments technology world.

In addition, First American executives Brian Dorchester, Mike Lawrence, and Rick Rizenbergs will serve on various ETA committees, respectively Risk Fraud & Security, Technology, and Payment Sales & Strategy.

Randel was tapped for the two-year appointment by member vote, along with Joe Mach, President, Verifone North America.

“Since ETA first opened its doors, I have watched the organization grow in scope and influence, paving the way for all who operate within the payments technology world,” said Randel, chief executive officer, First American. “The role of ETA has never been more vital than now, with the rapid diversification of payment options and the technology advancements driving these solutions to market. I’m excited to work with my fellow Executive Committee members, particularly in helping to advance policy positions favorable to our industry.”

“ETA’s member companies are the world’s most innovative payments technology providers and financial institutions, enabling seamless and secure payments for merchants and consumers,” said ETA CEO Jason Oxman. “We are excited to have executives from First American lend their voice and expertise as we work to move our industry into the future.”

Randel and Mach join the following fellow 2018 ETA Executive Committee members:
Tim Tynan, CEO, Bank of America Merchant Services – Chairman of the Board and ETA President
Kevin Jones, President & CEO, Anovia Payments – President-Elect
Christine Lee, Senior Leader BIN Sponsorship, Vantiv – Treasurer
Guy Harris, President North America, Elavon – Secretary
Jeff Sloan, CEO, Global Payments – Immediate Past President

About First American Payment Systems – Technology Driven Payments
First American Payment Systems, L.P., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a global payment technology company providing leading integrated payment solutions to more than 210,000 merchants throughout the Americas, Europe, and Australia. First American provides partner and merchant payment solutions that include a robust set of in-store, online and mobile payment solutions paired with the latest in payment security, across a wide range of verticals. Backed by award-winning customer service, merchants and partners have access to our U.S. based Customer Call Center 24/7/365. For more information, visit http://www.first-american.net.

About ETA
The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is the global trade association representing more than 500 payments and technology companies. ETA members make commerce possible by processing more than $5 trillion in purchases in the U.S. and deploying payments innovations to merchants and consumers. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Rockets vs. Spurs: Watch NBA online, live stream, odds, analysis, TV channel

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An all-Texas showdown in San Antonio Reported by CBS Sports 2 hours ago.

Keller Williams Reports Q4’17 and Year-End Results

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Keller Williams Reports Q4’17 and Year-End Results AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keller Williams, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces its No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. In Q4’17, the franchise broke previous agent production, owner profit and profit share records set in Q4’16. Indicators point to a strong Q1’18. “We’re proud to be in business with associates who are focused on growing big businesses so they can fund their lives and create opportunities for their families,” said John Davis, CEO, Kel Reported by Business Wire 2 hours ago.

WMR-532 Provides Bathymetric Lidar Training to NAVOCEANO Personnel

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The joint venture of Woolpert and Optimal GEO recently hosted a training session on the Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar (CZMIL) program for Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) personnel.

KILN, Miss. (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

WMR-532 recently hosted a training session on the Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar (CZMIL) program for Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) personnel. This session, which took place over five days at Stennis International Airport in Kiln, Miss., was supported by the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetric Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX), Teledyne Optech and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission.

WMR-532 is a joint venture between Woolpert and Optimal GEO, two industry-leading geospatial companies that each specialize in lidar, orthoimagery and photogrammetric mapping services. Together as WMR-532, these firms are providing operations and maintenance of airborne coastal mapping and charting sensors in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and NAVOCEANO all over the world, as well as technical support to JALBTCX.

CZMIL is a USACE and JALBTCX program designed to develop and evaluate a sensor for mapping and charting the coastal zone to improve performance and data products.

“The consistent and accurate mapping of coastal regions is vital due to these regions’ inherent capacity for quick, large-scale change, as evidenced most recently by the hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico,” said Mark Smits, WMR-532 geospatial program manager. “This training illustrates the benefits, technology and production associated with bathymetric lidar, and the vital role CZMIL plays in the advancement of this science.”

Actual datasets from the previous year’s USACE National Coastal Mapping Program (NCMP) served as training material to work through starting from raw data, taken from the airplane, and progressing through each step of the process to arrive at edited point clouds.

The training series involved multiple industry experts. Nicholas Johnson, a physical scientist with USACE at JALBTCX, kicked off the series by presenting “Lidar 101.” This briefing was designed to introduce light detection and ranging technology for bathymetric data capture to a wide audience of potential users. Johnson, a recognized expert in the calibration of the CZMIL sensor, is well known within the bathymetric community. He continually provided insight and was available for questions on this process throughout the week of training.

The CZMIL sensor and the Optech HydroFusion data processing flow were introduced by Brant Smith of Teledyne Optech, under the firm’s maintenance and support agreement. Smith also presented on the sensor and the software technology, including the use of derived products and processes to yield analytics.

Alfred Aranas, a senior systems analyst with WMR-532, led the class for multiple days through instruction and by providing one-on-one support. He was assisted by Jason Ellard, also of WMR-532.

Those who attended the sessions commented via anonymous feedback forms that they found the information beneficial and engaging. Many said they appreciated that the classes were tailored to the NAVOCEANO audience. The week concluded with a NAVOCEANO-led discussion of the acquisition to production process.

“We wanted to thank all who presented and assisted, as well as Kevin Carlisle, airport director at Stennis International Airport, and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission for providing space and access for two weeks of preparation and presentation,” Smits said. “They all contributed to furthering the development and application of CZMIL.”

For more information on training, contact Mark Smits at mark.smits(at)woolpert(dot)com.

About Woolpert
Woolpert is a national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by strategically blending engineering excellence with leading-edge technology and geospatial applications. With a dynamic R&D department, Woolpert works with inventive business partners like Google and Esri; operates a fleet of planes, sensors and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS); and continually pushes industry boundaries by working with advanced water technologies, asset management, building information modeling (BIM) and sustainable design. Woolpert’s mission is to help its clients progress and become more progressive. For over 100 years and with 25 offices across the United States, Woolpert serves the needs of federal, state and local governments; private and public companies and universities; energy and transportation departments; and the United States Armed Forces. The firm currently is doing business in all 50 states and in six countries. For more information, visit woolpert.com or call 937-531-1258.

About Optimal GEO
Optimal GEO is a small business geospatial firm that specializes in executing a full range of geospatial services including Photogrammetric Mapping, Orthoimagery, Lidar, GIS, and GEOINT. Our team is well versed and has a long history in providing these services to the defense and intelligence communities. As a passionate and exceedingly capable small business we stand together with our clients from the development of their goals, through technical project execution and identification of future geospatial strategies. Having an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of geospatial data, products and services affords Optimal GEO the ability to communicate and implement solutions with an understanding of the interoperability and opportunities today’s geospatial marketplace affords. From the collection of Lidar to produce highly accurate topographic and bathymetric data to the design and development of mobile GIS and web apps we are dedicated to advancing your geospatial program. Optimal GEO provides expert guidance in geospatial solutions that put the needs of the end user up front while saving clients time and money through the streamlining of resources. Optimal GEO’s clients include federal and state government entities including the United States Department of Defense. For more information, visit optimalgeo.com or call 256-882-7788. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

The Latest: Federal appeals court won't stop Texas execution

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the Texas execution scheduled for Thursday evening (all times local):9:20 a.mA federal appeals court has refused to halt the scheduled execution of a former Dallas accountant condemned for... Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 hours ago.

Propane Council of Texas Announces Funding Opportunity for Cleaner Burning Propane School Buses

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State program provides school districts money to replace aging buses

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) just announced $6.2M funding under their newly expanded Clean School Bus Program. The Clean School Bus Program open now will provide grants to public and charter schools as well as school transportation companies statewide to install exhaust retrofits as well as replace older diesel school buses with new school buses. One of those options includes replacement of older buses with cleaner-burning propane autogas school buses.

The Propane Council of Texas is excited about a new opportunity to put cleaner school buses on Texas roads. According to the EPA, diesel exhaust is exceptionally harmful to children because their lungs are not fully developed. Not only that, but these older diesel buses produce higher amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx), which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to smog, ground level ozone and is associated with adverse health effects. Cleaner-burning propane school buses are available from top school bus manufacturers.

“Texas is home to over 26,000 pre-2007 diesel school buses. If school districts would replace all the pre-2007 school buses, Texas could reduce (NOx) by 7.5M pounds a year,” states Propane Council of Texas Executive Director, Bill Van Hoy.

School districts can replace a pre-2007 school bus with propane school bus and get between $36,500 -$52,500 dependent on the passenger capacity. Funding is first come, first serve with a limit of funding 5 school buses per district.

The Clean School Bus Grant guidelines and application can be found on the TCEQ website at http://www.terpgrants.org.
School districts interested to switch to propane school can contact the Propane Council of Texas for information at info@propanecounciloftexas.org or calling (800)325-7427.

About the Propane Council of Texas
The Propane Council of Texas is (ProCOT) is a 501 (c) 3 educational and marketing foundation. Our objective is consumer education, highlighting the benefits of home-grown propane and promoting clean-burning propane technologies like propane school buses. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

Spouse of slain Texarkana woman charged with deadly conduct

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TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — Police say the husband of a slain Northeast Texas woman has been charged with opening fire during a street fight and investigators want to know if that shot accidentally killed his wife. Texarkana police spokesman Shawn Vaughn says 27-year-old Travon Walker was being held without bond Thursday on a deadly conduct […] Reported by Seattle Times 54 minutes ago.

Two High Profile Energy Industry Leaders Honored at SMU Cox

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Dallas, TX (SMU), Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

The Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business honors Greg Armstrong, CEO of Plains All American, with the L. Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award at a sold-out ceremony today, Thursday, Feb. 1, on the SMU campus. Oilman and entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens, founder of Mesa Petroleum, among other successful endeavors, is the recipient of the Maguire Energy Institute Pioneer Award.

Long-term impact to the energy industry is one of the factors that the Maguire Institute’s Energy Leadership Award committee considers as it selects oil and gas leaders annually for these two awards. The Pitts Energy Leadership Award annually honors an individual who exemplifies a spirit of ethical leadership in the energy industry. The equally prestigious Pioneer Award is presented to energy industry trailblazers.

“The Institute is proud to honor Greg Armstrong,” said Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute. “Greg has demonstrated a steady record of company leadership, industry leadership and innovation throughout a distinguished career, much like Frank Pitts in his day.  We are also pleased to present our Pioneer Award to T. Boone Pickens, who is a legend in this industry.  Both of these men are making big differences not only in the petroleum industry, but in the communities in which they live and operate.”   

A native of Durant, Oklahoma, Armstrong joined PriceWaterhouse after he graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1980 with a BS in Accounting and Management. He assisted Plains, a small exploration and production company, with its IPO in 1981. A few months later, at age 23, he became the company’s controller and corporate secretary. As the company grew, he took on additional responsibilities, including serving as senior vice president, executive vice president, chief operating officer and president. In 1992, at age 34, he was named chief executive officer. The deregulation of crude oil and natural gas resulted in Plains forming its own marketing subsidiary, which became Plains All American Pipeline. Armstrong served in dual roles as CEO of Plains Resources and Plains All American until 2001. Since then, he has focused his attention on Plains All American, which currently ranks 141 in the Fortune 500.

In addition to his duties with Plains All American, Armstrong serves as deputy chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and chairman of the National Petroleum Council. He is also a director of National Oilwell Varco Inc., as well as a member of the Cox School’s Maguire Energy Institute Advisory Board at SMU. A distinguished alumnus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2015. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of non-profit The Foundation for The Council on Recovery.

Pioneer Award honoree T. Boone Pickens built one of the nation’s largest independent oil companies, Mesa Petroleum. Pickens’ father was a landman in Oklahoma and Texas. After earning his geology degree in 1951 from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University), he worked for Phillips Petroleum for three years, then struck out on his own in 1954. With two investors, he formed an oil and gas firm called Petroleum Exploration, Inc., which preceded Mesa Petroleum. He took Mesa Petroleum public in the mid-60s. Mesa gained national attention for its oil and gas exploration and development arena, and various acquisition efforts. In his 70s, Pickens reinvented himself as a successful investment fund operator with BP Capital. In 2008, he launched the Pickens Plan, a $100 million grass-roots campaign aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on OPEC oil.

Pickens is a member of the All-American Wildcatters Association, which recognizes industry members of good character, respected by their peers and possessing inherent integrity. He has been honored by numerous industry and media organizations, including Forbes Magazine, which named him one of the 100 “Greatest Living Business Minds” in 2017, and Time Magazine, which included him on its 2009 list of 100 of the “World’s Most Influential People.” Dubbed the “Oracle of Oil” by CNBC, he is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Pickens has donated more than $1 billion to philanthropic causes.  

Armstrong is the eighth recipient of the L. Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award. The first award was presented in 2010 to Ray L. Hunt, chairman and CEO of Hunt Oil Company and chairman, CEO and president of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. The 2011 recipient was J. Larry Nichols, now retired co-founder and executive chairman of Devon Energy Corporation. Mark Papa, now retired chairman and CEO of EOG Resources, Inc., received the award in 2012. Scott Sheffield, chairman and CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources Company, was the 2013 honoree. In December 2014, the Pitts Award was presented to David Miller, co-founder and managing partner of EnCap Investments, L.P. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was honored in January of 2016, while he was still serving as chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. Trevor Rees-Jones, founder and CEO of Dallas-based Chief Oil & Gas LLC, was honored in 2017.

The Maguire Energy Institute Pioneer Award was first presented in 2011. Three iconic Texas oilmen were honored that year, including retired oil and gas executive John Harbin, who served as CEO of two different energy companies and chairman of the third one. Louis A. Beecherl, Jr., former chairman and president of the Texas Oil & Gas Corporation (which eventually merged with U.S. Steel Corporation) and William P. Clements, Jr., who co-founded Southeastern Drilling Company Inc. (SEDCO) and eventually served two nonconsecutive terms as Texas governor, were both honored posthumously. Edwin L. Cox, who spent his career in oil and gas exploration and became the benefactor of the Cox School in 1978, received the Pioneer Award in 2012. Forrest Hoglund, retired chairman and CEO of EOG Resources and current chairman and CEO of SeaOne Holdings LLC, was the fifth legendary industry figure to receive the honor. Pickens becomes the sixth Pioneer Award recipient.

The L. Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award was created in 2010 to honor the legacy of Texas oilman and independent oil and natural gas producer L. Frank Pitts, who participated in the drilling of more than 3,000 wells over almost seven decades. The late oilman served as a member of the Maguire Energy Institute Advisory Board. Pitts’ daughter, SMU alumna Linda Pitts Custard (BA ’60, EMBA ’99), is a former member of the SMU Board of Trustees, and she serves on the Award Event Committee for the Pitts Energy Leadership Award Luncheon.

The annual Pitts Energy Leadership Award event raises funds to support the Maguire Energy Institute, named in honor of oilman and co-founder Cary M. Maguire, as well as BBA and MBA scholarships for students with degree concentrations in energy. A portion of the proceeds raised by this year’s event will help support the educational goals of two SMU Cox students, Florida native and SMU BBA Energy Club Vice President Knox McKay Schieffelin and Fort Worth native and SMU MBA Energy Club President Matthew Keffler. Schieffelin will complete her BBA in finance, with a concentration in energy management in May 2018. She was summer analyst intern with Pioneer Natural Resources. Keffler will complete his MBA in May 2018, with a double concentration in finance and accounting. He currently serves as an associate intern for Petro Capital Securities, LLC.  

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About SMU Cox
The SMU Cox School of Business (www.smu.edu/cox), was originally established in 1920 on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and was named in honor of benefactor Edwin L. Cox in 1978. SMU Cox is a nationally and internationally ranked business school with undergraduate (BBA) majors in accounting, finance, financial consulting, general business, management, marketing, real estate finance and concentrations in energy management, entrepreneurship, real estate finance and risk management and insurance. The Cox School offers four Master of Business Administration programs including the Executive MBA (EMBA) and Full-Time MBA, Fast Track MBA, and Professional MBA (PMBA), with concentrations in accounting, finance, general business, information technology and operations management, management, marketing, real estate and strategy and entrepreneurship. The school also offers the JD/MBA with Dedman School of Law; MA/MBA with Meadows School of the Arts; Specialized Master of Science (MS) programs in Accounting, Business Analytics (Full and Part-Time), Finance, and Management; Sport Management and Health Promotion Management with Simmons School of Education and Human Development; and Engineering/MBA and MS in Engineering Entrepreneurship with the Lyle School of Engineering. For professionals not seeking a degree, SMU Cox Executive Education and multiple certificate programs cover a broad range of disciplines. The Cox School of Business maintains an active alumni network globally.   

 

 

  

 

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TruDerm Dermatology today announced the planned opening of their second DFW location at Legacy West in Plano, Texas. The new retail-forward dermatology center will occupy over 4,000 square feet in one of the most premier developments in DFW and is schedule to opened during the summer of 2018.

FRISCO, Texas (PRWEB) February 01, 2018

TruDerm Dermatology today announced the planned opening of their second DFW location at Legacy West in Plano, Texas. The new retail-forward dermatology center will occupy over 4,000 square feet in one of the most premier developments in DFW and is schedule to opened during the summer of 2018.

The dermatological practice will offer medical, cosmetic and laser procedures for patients of all ages. TruDerm’s unique retail-forward approach offers scheduled appointments and welcomes walk-ins seven days a week. The practice will be staffed by a board-certified dermatologist, physician assistants, estheticians and other medical staff. TruDerm will also offer over-the-counter Neocutis and skinbetter® science skin care products.

“We are looking forward to opening our second location at Legacy West,” said David Pyle, CEO, TruDerm. “TruDerm is focused on delivering state-of-the-art services for our customers in a retail environment where convenience and quality are appreciated. Open seven days a week and offering walk-in appointments, we are meeting the needs of todays on-demand consumer.”

TruDerm joins Legacy West’s family of best-in-class tenants that includes Frontgate, Peloton, Filson, Johnny Was, Madewell, Tommy Bahama and Legacy Hall, the largest food hall in the Lone Star State.

“The addition of TruDerm Dermatology is but another example of our ability to bring a premium blend of retailers and restaurants to the North Texas area” said Fehmi Karahan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Karahan Companies, “Adding a retail-forward healthcare provider to Legacy West, enables us to offer our visitors, and residents, a truly unique experience.”

For more information on the procedures and products available at TruDerm Dermatology, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, call 972-635-3400 or visit truderm.com

About TruDerm

TruDerm, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is focused on delivering quality and improved convenience to dermatology care. We are dedicated to helping our patients look and feel their best by tailoring treatments to suit each individual’s unique needs and requirements. Each TruDerm clinic offers a full-range of medical and cosmetic dermatology utilizing state-of-the art equipment and procedures, is staffed by board-certified physicians and highly trained Estheticians.

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*New location marks the 6^th restaurant in Utah and 2^nd operated by franchise partner Poco Locos, LLC*

*Restaurant to celebrate opening day with grand opening celebration*

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest restaurant in Salt Lake City, UT today. The new El Pollo Loco, located at 1120 South 300 West, is owned and operated by franchise partner Poco Locos, LLC. This restaurant marks El Pollo Loco’s sixth location in Utah and the second operated by Poco Locos, LLC.

“For more than 23 years, El Pollo Loco has been an incredible partner, and we deeply value the opportunity to work with such an exceptional company. We are thrilled to bring El Pollo Loco to Salt Lake City and offer the community a family-friendly environment where they can enjoy our signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and authentic Mexican offerings made with fresh ingredients,” said Lee Alvarez Sr., co-owner of Poco Locos, LLC. “We know firsthand how well the El Pollo Loco brand resonates with customers in Utah after the success of our West Valley location and are confident we’ll keep the excitement alive with this perfect downtown Salt Lake City location.”

To celebrate, the new restaurant will host grand opening festivities on February 1, 2018. The local community is invited to visit the location for special activities and offers including a “Free 2-piece meal combo for a year” voucher for the first 100 guests.

“We are delighted to continue our expansion in Utah with the help of our amazing partner, Poco Locos, LLC. From starting his career as a store manager in 1982 to becoming a franchisee partner, Lee Alvarez Sr. has been an integral part of our family,” said Steve Sather, Chief Executive Officer at El Pollo Loco. “The new Salt Lake City location is the second in a five store development deal with Poco Locos, LLC, so we look forward to opening even more El Pollo Loco restaurants with Lee and co-owners Nelson Amaya and Rolando Chicas in the future.”

The 2,995 square foot restaurant has seating for 70 guests and incorporates the brand’s ‘Vision Design,’ which highlights an authentic, Mexican-inspired atmosphere and encompasses El Pollo Loco’s menu and brand identity. The design features warm textures, rustic elements and a focus on the Company’s signature open kitchen layout which allows guests to view El Pollo Loco’s chicken as it is fire-grilled. The restaurant dining area and drive-thru are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For promotions and news on the new Salt Lake City location, fans can follow the restaurant’s local Facebook page. El Pollo Loco fans are encouraged to join the new Loco Rewards Loyalty Program and will receive a Free Entrée upon signing up. Loco Rewards members earn points for each qualifying in-restaurant purchase or online order, earning one point for every $1 spent. Participants can redeem rewards and manage offers directly from the new El Pollo Loco mobile app, which is available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.   

*About El Pollo Loco*
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain renowned for its masterfully citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. With more than 475 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Utah, El Pollo Loco is expanding its presence in key markets through a combination of company and existing and new franchisee development. Visit us on our website at www.elpolloloco.com.

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