NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Venezuela's natural gas, not oil, might be a big early prize
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico and director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-nyt
WGN-AM (Chicago)
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about the U.S. presidency.
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-wgn
Hispanic groups warn Trump's ICE surge could 'nullify' GOP's Texas congressional goals
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Washington Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-wt
In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats
EuroNews.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-en
After mounting criticism and mysterious calls, this ousted judge is asking voters for second chance
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-hc
Christian Menefee opens wide lead over Al Green in Democratic primary for new TX-18, poll finds
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-hpm
As early voting begins, these are the most competitive races in North Texas
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-fwst
In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-tt
Hobby School survey: Menefee leads Green by 24 points in 18th Congressional District primary
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-uh
What statewide races are on your ballot? A look ahead to the Texas primaries
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kxan
State of Texas: Campaigns intensify as early voting nears
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kxan
Fox 33 News
KMSS-TV (Shreveport, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kmss
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kuhf
Trump has blown his immigration advantage
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Real Clear Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-yn
What's Your Point?
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kriv
Chapters deleted, sections added: Florida's new sociology textbook is 'stop-gap,' says professor
An article mentions OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources.
WLRN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-wlrn
Florida's new state-approved sociology textbook omits units on race, gender, sexuality
The Independent Florida Alligator
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-fa
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Hello Houston (Feb. 13, 2026)
Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Christian nationalism in Texas politics.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-hpm
Latina Voices
A broadcast features President Reginald DesRoches.
HTV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-htv
Houston scientists develop breakthrough AI-driven process to design, decode genetic circuits
An article features Rice research that helps find useful DNA designs while creating datasets of unprecedented scale and complexity. Co-authors include Caleb Bashor, assistant professor of bioengineering and biosciences.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-im
Forbidden love on the border. Cupid disrespects immigration laws | Thumbs
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston-area residents' use of high-cost loans.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-hc
Houston's economic outlook expecting boost in 2026, report shows
An article cites a report by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Houston's economic outlook.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kiah
Historic Third Ward church receives Houston's highest landmark protection
An article cites a 2021 report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston's historically Black neighborhoods.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-c
Lifelong Texan Sanjay Narayan runs for HD 108: Border security, tax relief, energy independence
An article cites the Lib-Con Scores of members of the Texas Legislature by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Dallas Express
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-de
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Researchers find breakthrough solution on common contaminants linked to cancer, fertility issues: 'Worked incredibly fast'
An article features Rice research that developed a layered double hydroxide material made from copper and aluminum that absorbs long-chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than commonly used filtration systems. Co-authors include Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology and professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering; and postdoctoral associate Youngkun Chung.
The Cool Down
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-tcd
Marin Alsop leads #PurpleBaton campaign to boost women conductors
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is mentioned.
Broadway World
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-bw
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
PrintBio contributes 3D bioprinting expertise to ARPA-H PRINT program for kidney bioprinting
An article features news that Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor in Chemical Engineering and director of the Center for Excellence in Tissue Engineering and the J.W. Cox Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering, is part of a collaborative team of researchers awarded up to $24.8 million over five years to help address the nation's growing organ donor shortage by bioprinting on-demand kidney tissues.
Middletown Life Magazine
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-mlm
PrintBio joins federal kidney bioprinting program
VoxelMatters.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-vm
Glacier tourism is booming worldwide — but researchers warn of the consequences
An article features collaborative Rice research into the relationships among glaciers, people and communities. Co-authors include Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology.
Blue News
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-bn
SPORTS
Owls dominate in wire-to-wire win over Wichita State
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated Wichita State University 80-42 Feb. 13.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-bvm
Rice drops contest to East Carolina
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to East Carolina University 85-75 Feb. 14.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-bvm
Anderson leads Rice against East Carolina after 23-point performance
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-ap
Men's basketball goes for season sweep of East Carolina
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-bvm
KPRC Channel 2 News
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team swept a doubleheader against Northwestern University Feb. 13, winning 7-6 and 3-2.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-kprc
'Rice got its native son back,' David Pierce learns to love coaching again
David Pierce, the Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach, is featured.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-c
Key returners and portal players headline the running rooms Notre Dame will face In 2026
An article mentions the Rice football team.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Roundtable Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-16-ys