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Fixed Tuition Passes Senate With Regent Rules Added

May 22, 2013

Texas Tribune - After two systems adopted such policies, Perry issued a statement on May 17 saying, “As families gather around their kitchen tables working to budget and make college a reality, the leadership at Texas Tech University System and University of Houston System have now given them the peace of mind of knowing that tuition will remain the same for four years and at the same time encouraging these students to complete their degrees on time.”

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PHL execs stay in touch with Pinoys as tornadoes keep returning in Oklahoma

May 22, 2013

GMA News Online - Shelters are “highly recommended” for storm-prone areas, according to Larry Tanner, research associate for the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University who studies how shelters behave in fierce storms. He believes public buildings should have shelters or safe rooms in areas prone to large storms.

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Storm shelters in demand after tornado

May 22, 2013

Hattiesburg American - Storm shelters certified by the National Storm Shelter Association are tested against 250-mph winds and debris traveling at that speed, says Ernst Kiesling, head of the NSSA and a research professor at Texas Tech University's National Wind Institute in Lubbock. 'They would have easily survived the 200-mph winds reported from Oklahoma,' Kiesling says. 'We're greatly chagrined that the message has been sent that the only safe place is underground. That's simply not accurate. People can feel very safe in a modern storm shelter.'

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Storm shelter may be wise addition to remodeling budget

May 22, 2013

Tulsa World - Developed by Texas Tech University in the late 1990s, the strategy involves reinforcing an interior room to withstand high winds and, especially, flying debris.

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