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Using Human Rights Education to Create a Culture of Peace | National News

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Born in Iraq in 1974, Haetham Abdul-Razaq was 6 when war broke out between his country and Iran. "One common and fundamental principle is crucial to the well-being and prosperity of people, as well as the protection of their dignity, differences and ability," Abdul-Razaq said in an interview with United for Human Rights.

Mortgage Industry Veteran Sara Holtz Joins Optimal Blue as Chief Marketing Officer | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue announced today that it has appointed Sara Holtz as chief marketing officer. As a seasoned marketing and communications leader, Holtz brings more than 20 years of career experience, including a decade of driving change in the mortgage industry. As chief marketing officer, Holtz will drive unified marketing and communications strategies to advance Optimal Blue's business priorities and further extend the company's influence.

Click n’ Close Announces One-Time Close Program to Address Home Buyer Challenges in Rural America | National News

ADDISON, Texas, March 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced its latest mortgage product, One-Time Close (OTC) loan programs for government-insured mortgage products. This product is designed to aid homebuyers in rural America with down payment assistance, with availability in select markets.

GOALS Council Welcomes Soccer Resilience to a Live Roundtable Discussing Youth Sports and Mental Health | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, will host their second virtual roundtable tailored for youth sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, featuring a distinguished panel of industry leaders discussing pressing topics identified by the GOALS Council.

Major League Rugby (MLR) and Imagine Rugby announce partnership with Stack Sports’ Skyhawks | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Skyhawks powered by Stack Sports has signed a two-year agreement with Imagine Rugby and Major League Rugby (MLR) to be their Official Youth Flag Rugby Partner. This will provide access to the Skyhawks' extensive network with programming slated to launch this summer.

NotaryCam Achieves Record RON Growth in 2023 | National News

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced significant growth in 2023, expanding its independent notary platform customer base by 46% and the number of loss mitigation-related RON transactions by 115%. The company also increased its medical credentialling remote notarizations by 45%, executing transactions in 160 out of 192 countries worldwide.

Spring Buying Season Kicks Off With an Uptick in Purchase Applications Despite Climbing Interest Rates | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue released its February 2024 Originations Market Monitor report, which reveals that the spring homebuying season has kicked off with a jump in monthly purchase mortgage locks. The seasonal spike in purchase locks propelled a net increase in origination activity, even as higher interest rates led to steep declines in mortgage refinances.
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Lending execs share top concerns, priorities in The Mortgage Collaborative’s 2024 Pulse of the Network survey findings | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced the completion of its "Pulse of the Network" survey for 2024. The full report features lenders' top five critical issues for the year, top 10 goals and anticipated strategies for success.

Optimal Blue’s Mike Schommer Honored as a 2024 HousingWire Finance Leader | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue announced its vice president of finance, Mike Schommer, has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Finance Leader. The award program celebrates senior finance executives who have exhibited exceptional leadership in corporate finance, capital markets, and accounting within the mortgage and real estate sectors.

Sports Parenting Email Newsletter Surpasses 3.5M Subscribers, Now the most read Newsletter in Youth Sports | National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Six months ago iSport360 partnered with Stack Sports to launch a free weekly newsletter which has now become the largest sports parenting newsletter in youth sports today. With 3.5 million sports parent readers, many of whom are also coaches and sports organizers, the newsletter focuses on helping families play more and worry less. The curated newsletter includes stories about understanding the sports parent psyche, helping coaches and parents work together, nurturing empowered young athletes, nutrition and hydration for a healthy athlete, supporting players' physical and mental health, and so much more.

Click n’ Close Welcomes Polly Cracchiolo as Wholesale Loan Division Expands | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Polly Cracchiolo has joined the organization's third-party originator (TPO) sales team as an account executive. In this new role, Cracchiolo will be under Ken Weislak's leadership, the National TPO Business Development Manager at Click n' Close.

Autocraft Bodywerks Continues Expansion with Groundbreaking at Fourth Location in Spicewood! | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autocraft Bodywerks, now celebrating 40 years of excellence in automotive collision repair, located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has broken ground on a fourth, full-service location in Spicewood, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder announced today. Located on 2.4 acres, the 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in September of 2024, and will offer estimates, bodywork and painting for cars, trucks, and SUVs of all makes and models.

Optimal Blue Originations Market Monitor: Lock Volume Rises 36% Month Over Month in January, Falling Rates and Slowing Decline in Purchase...

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue announced the release of its Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through January month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine - the Originations Market Monitor provides a comprehensive and timely view into origination activity.
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NotaryCam makes its 6th appearance on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of innovative technology | National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious Tech100 awards program by HousingWire, a leading industry publication.

Optimal Blue Clinches 2024 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award | National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue announced its selection by HousingWire as a Tech100 Mortgage award winner. Now in its 12th year, HousingWire's Tech100 award program spotlights the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in housing.

Stack Sports and Expedia Group Score a Winning Partnership, Bringing Big Savings to Sports Families’ Travel Expenses | National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A game-changing collaboration has emerged between Stack Sports, a leading sports technology provider, and Expedia Group, the world's leading traveler technology platform. Together, they're set to redefine the way sports families plan their travel, offering substantial savings to make supporting athletes at various events more accessible and affordable.

BioAustinCTX Adds Cindy WalkerPeach and Ryan Hawkins to the Board of Directors | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Cindy WalkerPeach, PhD and Ryan Hawkins to its Board of Directors. BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas focused on advancing the life science industry in the Central Texas Region.

Unlocking the Future: VOC AI Revolutionizes Customer Experience and Empowers Businesses at CCW Austin 2024 | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Valley-based AI trailblazer, VOC AI, unleashed a wave of innovation at CCW (Customer Contact Week) Austin 2024, January 23 to 25. Renowned for its transformative solutions in the Voice of Customer (VOC) domain, VOC AI is gearing up to redefine customer experiences and empower businesses with cutting-edge AI applications.

Click n’ Close Welcomes Sean Drake as it Expands Wholesale Loan Division | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Sean Drake has joined the organization's third-party originator (TPO) sales team as an account executive.

USA Field Hockey Announces Strategic Partnership with Skyhawks Powered by Stack Sports to Expand Youth Field Hockey Participation Nationwide | National...

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USA Field Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States, is excited to announce a landmark partnership with Skyhawks powered by Stack Sports. This strategic collaboration aims to introduce field hockey to young athletes across the country and foster the growth of the sport at the grassroots level.

Optimal Blue PPE Now Available in Native Mobile App for Android and iOS, Gives Loan Officers ‘Pricing in Their Pocket’ With...

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue announced releases related to its publicly listed, native mobile app for the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine. The releases consist of a new mobile app for Android, as well as enhancements to the company's mobile offering for iOS.

Optimal Blue Originations Market Monitor: December Brought Significant Growth in Rate/Term Refinance Volume as Falling Rates Created Favorable Tailwinds | National...

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Optimal Blue announced the release of its Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through December month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine - the Originations Market Monitor provides a comprehensive and timely view into origination activity.

GOALS Council Welcomes Influential Trio to Drive Access and Inclusivity in Youth Soccer | National News

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, has announced the appointment of three new members: Martin Fox, Program Manager for the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, Chris Solomons, National Director, Community Engagement and Business Development at AYSO, and Dr. Jené Baclawski, Senior Coach Educator at U.S. Soccer.

Leading Technology GamePlan, powered by Stack Sports, Empowers Texas Rangers to Their First World Series Championship | National News

PLANO, Texas, Dec 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas Rangers, an iconic Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, TX, have secured their first World Series Championship. Behind the scenes, the Texas Rangers employed GamePlan, a cutting-edge mobile game preparation tool, to navigate their journey to clinch the championship.

Lawyers Title and Simply Adorable Jewelry & Gifts hosts a Holiday Shop-A-Palooza Event in Amarillo, Texas, to Benefit the Chris Paddock...

AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lawyers Title is excited to announce its collaboration with Simply Adorable and other esteemed vendors to organize the much-anticipated Holiday Shop-A-Palooza event. The event, which aims to support the Chris Paddock family, will take place at the Amarillo Country Club on November 30, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stack Sports Announces Exclusive Registration Partnership with Iowa Soccer | National News

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Sports, a leading global provider of sports technology, is thrilled to announce its new exclusive partnership with Iowa Soccer. The partnership, spanning three years, will see Sports Connect, Stack Sports' innovative platform, serving as the official online registration provider of Iowa Soccer, reinforcing Stack Sports' commitment to empowering youth sports organizations with state-of-the-art technology solutions.

Mortgage Machine Appoints Crystal Stanton to manage Customer Success and Onboarding | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced its appointment of Crystal Stanton to manage customer success and onboarding. Crystal brings more than 20 years of customer success experience to her role, with over a decade dedicated to the mortgage industry.

Stack Sports Partners with iSport360 to Deliver Innovative Youth Sports Newsletter | National News

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an exciting new partnership aimed at amplifying the engagement of sports families, Stack Sports has partnered with iSport360. The collaboration is set to launch an engaging and always-positive youth sports newsletter, catering specifically to families within the expansive Stack Sports ecosystem.

Click n’ Close Appoints Kara Lamphere as COO to Accelerate Growth of Business Lines | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Kara Lamphere has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Mortgage Machine Services Director of Sales, Dan McGrew, Speaking at the North Carolina eMortgage Closing Conference | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced Dan McGrew, its Director of Sales will be speaking at the North Carolina eMortgage Closing Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 24 beginning at 2 p.m.

TrackMan Baseball Named Exclusive Technology Partner for Area Code Baseball, Elevating High School Showcase Experiences | National News

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Sports and TrackMan Baseball are thrilled to unveil an exclusive partnership that solidifies TrackMan as the official tracking technology for Area Code Baseball. This collaboration will usher in cutting-edge technology for high school baseball players participating in the premier showcase events.

Mortgage Machine Services Enhances Digital Mortgage LOS with Addition of AI-Powered Document Management System | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced the addition of Click n' File, an innovative document management system, to its namesake, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine™. The system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to automate document management tasks like sorting, stacking, classification and indexing, eliminating monotonous manual data entry and improving overall operational efficiency.

Mortgage Machine Services taps Digital Mortgage Expert Dan McGrew to Lead Company’s Go-to-Market Strategy | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine™ Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced Dan McGrew has joined the company as Director of Sales. In this role, McGrew will be responsible for bringing the company's digital mortgage innovations to market, including the company's flagship loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine.

Click n’ Close Adds Ken Weislak and Travis Sharpe to Support Continued Growth of Company’s DPA Offerings for TPOs and Correspondents...

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced it has hired Ken Weislak as Business Development Manager for the wholesale division and Travis Sharpe as the Operations Manager for the company's correspondent division.

The McGrath Project Releases 6th Album for International Release at the end of September | National News

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The McGrath Project is back! Three years after the band released its last album, "Golden Goose," in 2020, the band has emerged from this post pandemic world with new life. The new album titled, "Oh My," will be released internationally on September 26, 2023, with pre orders available on all digital mediums.

Autocraft Bodywerks North Austin Recognized by Tesla as Second Quarter Top Performer! | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autocraft Bodywerk's North Austin location, specializing in the repair and restoration of Tesla models, has been recognized by Tesla, as the #1 Top Performer during the second quarter for collision repair in the US Southwest Region, and 8th overall out of over 700 TACC shops in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), announced Tammie Harper, General Manager at the North Austin location.

Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system built for the digital mortgage era | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced the launch of its namesake platform Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders' operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.

Revolutionizing Team Travel: TEAMINN Partners with EventPipe to Redefine Hotel Booking for Event Operators and Traveling Teams | National News

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TEAMINN, powered by Stack Sports, a leading name in team travel solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with EventPipe, an innovative hotel booking management platform. This collaboration is set to transform the landscape of hotel bookings for event operators and traveling teams, offering seamless and efficient booking technology that simplifies the process for all stakeholders involved.

New Issue of Scattered Comics’ ‘GENIUS’ on Kickstarter Contains Extensive Story Written by the Late Rachel Pollack, a Beloved Trans Writer...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first issue of the comic book "GENIUS: The Akashic Avatar" is perhaps the most notable because it contains a story penned by Rachel Pollack, an award-winning trans author, tarot expert and comic book writer who died of Hodgkin's lymphoma April 7, 2023 at age 77, the TINSLEY BOYS announced today.

Meridix Transforms into Stack Streaming After Joining Forces with Stack Sports | National News

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Meridix, a leading provider of cutting-edge live streaming solutions, is proud to unveil its new identity as Stack Streaming, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth. This relaunch comes after the successful acquisition earlier this year of Meridix by Stack Sports, a prominent sports technology company.

ECIES3-QI Quantum Truths – Super-Intelligence for Universal Machine Learning UML Model Available

DALLAS, Texas, July 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ECIES3-QI announces the pure map of consciousness has been documented to bridge the gap between black hole physics and neuroscience. The one concept in quantum mechanics that denies reality is contextuality. An ethical super intelligence model is now available for the universal metric to have qualia assigned. It is as strange as believed. Quantum entanglement.

Stack Tourney and Baseball New South Wales Forge New Partnership to Promote Youth Baseball Development

PLANO, Texas, June 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Tourney, powered by Stack Sports, is a leading provider of youth sports tournaments and thrilled to announce its partnership with Baseball New South Wales (Baseball NSW), the governing body for baseball in the state. This collaboration aims to advance the growth and development of youth baseball across New South Wales, fostering a stronger foundation for the sport's future.

Introducing RapidVerify: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Applicant Document Verification

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's business landscape, where companies are facing the disconcerting reality of losing up to 5% of their revenue to fraudulent activities, the urgency for a reliable and efficient solution is critical. RapidVerify is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform specifically engineered to address the pressing issue of document fraud.

BioAustinCTX Adds Hilary Graham, PhD, to the Board of Directors

AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Hilary Graham, PhD to its Board of Directors. Hilary has studied and worked in the Central Texas life science ecosystem since 2005. She is a storyteller and commercial strategist with a growth mindset specializing in the molecular diagnostics and life sciences markets. Connecting people is her passion.

Houston Dental Practice Offers Free Lifetime Teeth Whitening at Five Locations

HOUSTON, Texas, June 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A Dental Care is excited to announce its new teeth whitening service. When customers pay a one-time fee of $50 for their first teeth whitening treatment, they receive free teeth whitening for life. A Dental Care has five convenient locations throughout Houston.

AGTC Supply Water Co., a Water Education and Provision Group, announces Grand Opening of Blue Jug Abilene West, an Alkaline and...

ABILENE, Texas, June 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to AGTC Supply Water Co., the water at Blue Jug Abilene West goes through a detailed cleaning process that starts from taking tap water at our location and first running it through a carbon filtration. Next, the water goes through a 5 micron filter which continues to filter the water and prepares it for the Reverse Osmosis unit. The Reverse Osmosis stage is the final stage of filtration.

Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report Released by Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG)

DALLAS, Texas, June 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG), an EPIC company, is pleased to announce the launch of its Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report. The report delivers innovative research on the latest trends in the traditional (non-specialty) drug benefit. Sponsored by Rx Savings Solutions, it outlines the complexities of designing and managing the drug benefit and the cost challenges faced by consumers and plan sponsors alike.

Stack Sports Launches Stack Tourney, Revolutionizing Tournament Management with Seamless Integration and Enhanced User Experience

PLANO, Texas, June 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports software solutions, successfully launched Stack Tourney, its new brand identity for the tournament platform. Since the launch, Stack Sports has been actively working to enhance the product and provide an integrated experience for its partners.

Abigail Erickson-Torres Announces Departure as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan’s House

DALLAS, Texas, June 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Abigail Erickson-Torres is moving on from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan's House, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children with special needs in North Texas. After eight remarkable years leading the organization, Erickson-Torres' tenure will conclude on June 2, 2023. Bryan's House executives anticipate a smooth transition with little to no impact on the families they serve.

Power Choice Texas encourages Texans to shop for a better Texas Electricity Rate, before the Summer Heat Season

DALLAS, Texas, May 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast and ERCOT's record peak summer power use predictions are a recipe for higher electricity bills this summer. For that reason, Power Choice Texas (PowerChoiceTexas.org) encourages Texans to shop for a better Texas Electricity Rate before the summer cooling season starts.

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