NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Teddy Roosevelt's family urges GOP to protect public lands
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-nyt
The flaw that could prevent humans from becoming deep-space explorers
Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, authored an op-ed. He is also quoted in PrimeTimer.com.
The Washington Post
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-wp
Moon first or Mars later? Experts question the timeline for humanity's first off-world city
PrimeTimer.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-pt
Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections
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. Jones also co-authored an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-tg
Want your vote to matter in Texas? Cast your ballot now! | Opinion
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hc
Why Republicans are suddenly seriously sweating the Texas Senate race
The Independent
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ti
Ana Cabrera Reports
MS NOW
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-msnow
Trump lawyer sent cease and desist letter to Republican congressional candidate
Spectrum News 1 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-sn1
Houston representative to defend seat a month after winning election
Spectrum News 1 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-sn1
High-profile endorsements help Alex Mealer, Briscoe Cain lead crowded GOP primary field in redrawn TX-9
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpm
US Rep. Sylvia Garcia appears on course to win Democratic primary in TX-29, despite redistricting
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpm
Texas Rep. James Talarico caught in CBS-Colbert dispute over 'Late Show' interview
CBS Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-cbsa
Early voting for primaries starts today
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hp
Hobby School survey: Mealer holds 8-point lead over Cain in 9th Congressional District GOP primary
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-uh
Hobby School survey: Parker holds commanding lead in Democratic primary for Harris County judge
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-uh
Bexar County political consultant named in widening state election integrity probe
FoxSanAntonio.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-fsa
What statewide races are on your ballot? A look ahead to the Texas primaries
KFDX Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kfdx
Early voting begins In Texas
1190TalkRadio.iheart.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-tr
Battleground Texas
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kriv
News Channel 8
KTUL (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ktul
KERA-FM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kera
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kuhf
The growing rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a Q&A.
The New Yorker
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ny
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University lands $18M to revolutionize lymphatic disease detection
An article mentions that Rice will be conducting research into detecting lymphatic diseases through an award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Community members quoted include Han Xiao, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center, and Lei Li, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-im
Harris County residents can view their potential new flood risk under proposed FEMA map
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpm
Houston-area environmental advocates condemn EPA rollback of greenhouse gas regulations
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpm
New flood maps (Feb. 16, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpm
New accelerator for AI startups to launch at Houston's Ion this spring
An article mentions that Rice is launching the AI Native Dual-Use Sports, Health and Wellness Accelerator in collaboration with the Collectiv Foundation.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-im
New accelerator joins the Ion and more Houston innovation news to know
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-im
Where have all the students gone? Enrollment declines drive tough decisions in Houston-area school districts
An article cites a study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into enrollment numbers in the Houston Independent School District. Bill King, fellow in public finance at the Baker Institute, is quoted.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-c2h
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kprc
Mixed signals: Why drivers and cyclists misunderstand each other
An article features Rice research into communication between drivers and cyclists. Co-authors include Patricia DeLucia, professor of psychological sciences, and alumna Christine Petersen.
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ts
Texas Standard
KERA-FM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kera
NASA is sending Artemis II to the moon. Here's what to know
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ts
But is it a photograph? 'Imaging After Photography' at the Moody Center for the Arts, Houston
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts is hosting the exhibition 'Imaging After Photography' through May 9.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-g
Houston suburbs keep sprawling as developers double down on master-planned boom
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into population projections for the Houston area.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hh
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Healthy minds, longer lives: Inside the science and promise of Blue Zones
Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, is quoted. The article also mentions the Rice Brain Institute.
Health Policy Watch
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-hpw
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.
DT Next
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-dtn
Energy and environmental implications of recent events in Venezuela
JDSupra.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-jds
'Last-chance tourism' at vanishing glaciers accelerating their demise
An article features collaborative Rice research into the relationships among glaciers, people and communities. Co-authors include Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology.
Arctic Today
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-at
Hidden oceans of hydrogen in Earth's core reshape climate science
Rajdeep Dasgupta, the Maurice Ewing Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is quoted.
Energy Live News
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-eln
From MIT to Michigan: How US business schools dominate FT MBA 2026 list
An article mentions Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Financial Express
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-fe
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Mark Ritson: Nike, Mattel, Levi's and the pricing euphemism epidemic
An article cites research into how consumers respond to price communications by Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Chair of Marketing and professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
TheDrum.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-td
SPORTS
KPRC Channel 2 News
A broadcast mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of South Florida 79-72 Feb. 17.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-kprc
South Florida plays Rice on 3-game win streak
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ap
Rice Owls aim to clinch tournament seeding in homestand finale vs South Florida
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-bvm
Alexis named American honorable mention
An article mentions that Rice women's basketball player Aniah Alexis made the American Conference's weekly honorable mention list.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-bvm
Baseball weekend recap: Northwestern drops 2 of 3 games in opening series against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team won 2 of 3 games against Northwestern University Feb. 13-15.
SB Nation's Inside NU
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-sbninu
Northwestern baseball earns first 2026 win with a run-rule victory at Rice
Northwestern Wildcats on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-nwsi
Notre Dame has favorable matchups against offensive lines they face In 2026
An article mentions the Rice football team.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Roundtable Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-18-ys