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Former SpaceX Recruiter's GalaxyTek Named Global Top 10 Fastest Growing Longhorn Owned Business

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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HOUSTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GALAXY TECHNOLOGY HIRES LLC, founded by former SpaceX, Talent Acquisition leader, Brandon Garrett, in 2015, has been announced as a 2024 Longhorn 100 winner. As one of the fastest growing Longhorn led businesses in the world, GalaxyTek specializes in providing customized recruitment services, primarily to the Aerospace and Defense industry, among other industries: Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Oil and Energy, Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Aviation.

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  • As one of the fastest growing Longhorn led businesses in the world, GalaxyTek specializes in providing customized recruitment services, primarily to the Aerospace and Defense industry, among other industries: Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Oil and Energy, Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Aviation.
  • GalaxyTek successfully made the Top 10 List, within the Longhorn 100 , and will be honored along with the other recipients at a special annual awards event, with a robust program and presentation at the University of Texas.
  • Prior to founding the firm in 2015, Garrett had a successful career at SpaceX, where he hired over 700 engineers and technical professionals for Elon Musk.
  • Other Longhorn alumni include Michael Hentrich , (Mechanical Engineer and Partner in the firm) who was also a member of the University of Texas Drumline.

"Car Wash Convos™" Season 2 Finale Features Texas Track and Field Shot Putter Marilyn Nwora

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- That's a wrap for Season 2 of ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" with the season finale released today, featuring Texas Longhorns Women's Track and Field Shot Putter, Marilyn Nwora.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- That's a wrap for Season 2 of ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" with the season finale released today, featuring Texas Longhorns Women's Track and Field Shot Putter, Marilyn Nwora.
  • Marilyn rides shotgun and is interviewed by Texas alum and Car Wash Convos™ host, Ray Villareal, during a car wash at ZIPS in Dripping Springs.
  • In her interview, she teaches Ray how to Dougie, shares her love for baking, her favorite movie and more.
  • Visit the App Store or Google Play from your mobile device and search 'ZIPS Car Wash' to start earning wash rewards and app-only deals.

Brandon Lane Appointed New Plant Manager of Continental New Braunfels

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Continental today announced that Brandon Lane has taken over as the Plant Manager of its New Braunfels, Texas facility.

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  • Continental today announced that Brandon Lane has taken over as the Plant Manager of its New Braunfels, Texas facility.
  • In his new role, Lane will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the New Braunfels plant operations, including production, quality control, and employee and community relations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411990738/en/
    Brandon Lane recently appointed Plant Manager in New Braunfels, Texas for Continental Automotive North America.
  • Most recently, Lane was the Plant Manager and Head of Location in Frankfurt, Germany where he was responsible for the operation of the plant, production targets, and maintaining a safe working environment.

NICHOLAS AIR Lands Another Landmark NIL Deal With Texas Longhorns Quarterback Quinn Ewers

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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In a game-changing move, Quinn Ewers, the star quarterback of the Texas Longhorns football team, has entered into a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement with NICHOLAS AIR, marking the second private jet NIL deal for a collegiate athlete and the prominent private jet travel company.

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  • In a game-changing move, Quinn Ewers, the star quarterback of the Texas Longhorns football team, has entered into a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement with NICHOLAS AIR, marking the second private jet NIL deal for a collegiate athlete and the prominent private jet travel company.
  • “We are really excited to welcome Quinn to the NICHOLAS AIR family.
  • We look forward to seeing Quinn excel on the field and seeing him onboard with NICHOLAS AIR,” said NJ Correnti, Founder and CEO of NICHOLAS AIR.
  • Ewers expressed enthusiasm about the deal, stating, "I’m fired up for my new partnership with NICHOLAS AIR.

All Y'alls Foods Debuts Charming Mascot Plus New Customer Program to Reward Good Deeds

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Luna the Longhorn With a nod to their Texas roots, while looking ahead to a healthier, more sustainable way of living, All Y'alls Foods is thrilled to introduce Luna the Longhorn as their official mascot. Luna might seem like a bright-eyed, cheerful gal, but her life wasn't always carefree. As her story goes, this bovine was raised for traditional agriculture — in other words, destined for slaughter. Fortunately, a compassionate couple at auction noticed her potential as a kind, gentle soul and rescued her. Luna now enjoys life in happier pastures as an ambassador of strength and resilience, inspiring people along their journeys of compassion and saying that transformation is always possible and worth it. 

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  • All Y'alls Foods, a mission-driven plant-based protein brand based in Texas, debuts its new mascot, engaging rewards program, first-ever cookbook, and latest product.
  • As her story goes, this bovine was raised for traditional agriculture — in other words, destined for slaughter.
  • All Y'alls Foods will release their first-ever cookbook on May 18th in honor of the company's 6th anniversary.
  • Fans can expect a protein-packed, crowd-pleasing new flavor, and cheese lovers should pay special attention to All Y'all's newest culinary innovation.

Lyons & Simmons Earns Place Among Longhorn 100

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The trial firm Lyons & Simmons LLP , has been recognized by Texas Exes, the University of Texas at Austin’s alumni organization, as one of the 100 fastest-growing Longhorn-led businesses in the world.

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  • The trial firm Lyons & Simmons LLP , has been recognized by Texas Exes, the University of Texas at Austin’s alumni organization, as one of the 100 fastest-growing Longhorn-led businesses in the world.
  • “A staggering number of highly successful companies have roots that lead directly back to the Forty Acres,” said firm co-founder Michael Lyons , a 1995 University of Texas graduate.
  • In December 2022, Lyons secured an eight-figure verdict for a woman left a paraplegic due to emergency room delays.
  • Lyons & Simmons will be among the companies celebrated for entrepreneurial success during the Longhorn 100 gala on May 3 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin.

NEW SCIENTOLOGY STAR RISES IN TEXAS'S ALL-STAR CAPITAL OF AUSTIN

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Sunday, February 25, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin. The ribbon-cutting, the first in a wave of Grand Openings at the start of 2024, embodied the spirit of unabated growth that has become the hallmark of Scientology today.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin.
  • "For those of you who aren't from Austin, this town is a university town.
  • We work to keep our neighborhood at the front of the pack when it comes to, well, everything," Mr. McHone said.
  • The new Austin Ideal Org provides the city with an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology, beginning with the Public Information Center.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Law License of Lawyer Bradley A. Pistotnik

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WICHITA, Kan. , Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas Supreme Court reinstated the Kansas law license of lawyer Bradley A. Pistotnik on January 19, 2024.

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  • WICHITA, Kan. , Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas Supreme Court reinstated the Kansas law license of lawyer Bradley A. Pistotnik on January 19, 2024.
  • Brad Pistotnik plans on returning from Florida to recommence the practice of law with Bull Attorneys, P.A.
  • Tony L. Atterbury said, "The entire staff and I are excited for Mr. Pistotnik to return to the practice of law and return to Bull Attorneys.
  • It later changed names to Brad Pistotnik Law and then its present name of Bull Attorneys.

Season 2 of "Car Wash Convos™" Features Texas Men's Basketball Forward Brock Cunningham

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another ride-along interview featuring Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball forward, Brock Cunningham.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another ride-along interview featuring Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball forward, Brock Cunningham.
  • Brock's episode was filmed with his host, Texas alum, Ray Villareal, during a car wash at ZIPS in Austin and was released today on YouTube and Instagram.
  • "I love sharing more of my personality with Longhorn Nation and I'm proud to represent my team and my school in this unique approach to NIL," said Brock Cunningham, Texas Longhorns forward.
  • He is currently in his sixth season on the Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team and has played in 113 career games.

Big Fogg to Provide its Cooling Sideline Fans at the NCAA Championship in Houston, Texas on Jan 8, 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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At the NCAA Championship Bowl game, Big Fogg has been commissioned to provide its misting fans on the sideline for the big game in Houston, Texas.

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  • At the NCAA Championship Bowl game, Big Fogg has been commissioned to provide its misting fans on the sideline for the big game in Houston, Texas.
  • At the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Big Fogg provided Sideline Heating Systems as well as Cooling Fans for Alabama during the Semi-Final Bowl Championship Game.
  • He stated "Big Fogg has been providing sideline cooling and heating systems for the NFL for over 25 years.
  • When we first introduced Big Fogg heated benches to NCAA football, Big Fogg management was met initially with strong resistance by many premium programs.