June 2025 NEWS

A Carbon Industry is Coming to Texas. Let Us Prepare for It Now.

Texas missed an opportunity this legislative session to extend our energy leadership position for generations. But there’s still time. I’m not talking about oil, gas, wind, or solar – though all of these will be important parts of Texas’ energy future. I’m... Read More >

University of Houston receives $1.1 million gift for Usher Syndrome research

  The University of Houston has announced a $1.1 million grant from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation in support of gene therapy research addressing Usher Syndrome. Usher Syndrome is a rare pediatric disorder that can cause deafness and blindness, and annually... Read More >

CGMF gifts $1.1M to the University of Houston for biomedical engineering research

UH receives $1.1 million gift from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation for potentially life-changing research on Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children. The gift builds upon a previous award from the National Eye Institute and will help advance innovative gene... Read More >

Opinion: A reality check on the Juneteenth museum proposal

Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth, and deserves a world-class museum honoring this pivotal moment in U.S. history. However, the proposal to build a museum at the L.A. Morgan School location presents strategic challenges, is rooted in emotional rhetoric, and is not an economically viable... Read More >