JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. James Morgan on May 8, 2024, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony. As a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 40 leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew down south to tour portions of the enlisted Air Force's initial training facilities and participate in a Basic Military Training graduation at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from May 14-16, 2024. The first part of the three-day excursion was a tour of the 37th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Airman recently participated in a detention and interrogation exercise for 10 days at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, to support a special training opportunity with allied countries. Capt. Lyudmila Mueller, executive officer for AFIMSC's Financial Management directorate, volunteered for the   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against CFG Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to six produce sellers in the amount of $505,218 from September 2022 through February 2023. CFG   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Red Wagon Groves Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers in the amount of $402,982 from August 2022 through April 2023. Red Wa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force has begun the pilot phase of its Smart Start Breakfast Program at seven Air Force Inn locations. "Recognizing the importance of a wholesome start to the day, this program seeks to offer a range of breakfast choices, including grab-n-go options, to improve the overall customer experience and align with industry standards," said Aisha Car  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Sarah McNair, AFIMSC Public Affairs An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Airman recently participated in a detention and interrogation exercise for 10 days at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, to support a special training opportunity with allied countries. Capt. Lyudmila Mueller, executive officer for AFIMSC's Financial Management di  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 390.1. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.32 years and time in service was 13.95 years. The pro  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 390.1. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.32 years and time in s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65% in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 390.1. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.32 years and time in service was 13.95 years. The promotion list is availab  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Master Sgt. Rachelle Morris, Air Force Reserve Command More than two dozen Air Force reserve, Air Force active-duty and Space Force service members tested the cybersecurity of Nueces County, Texas from May 6-15 as part of an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) event. The IRT cybersecurity mission was an opportunity to help a community partner detect, safeguard, assess, and protect from malicious cy  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters will be granted access to the select lists via the Virtual Enlisted Promotion Release (EPROM) application on May 21. The master sergeant pr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior raters will be granted access to the select lists via the Virtual Enlisted Promotion Release (EPROM) application on  more

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Altus Air Force Base (97th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs More than 40 leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew down south to tour portions of the enlisted Air Force's initial training facilities and participate in a Basic Military Training graduation at the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 14-16, 2024. The fi  more

GALVESTON, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) allocated the first installment of federal funding toward the USACE Galveston District's (SWG) Coastal Texas Project (CTX). The U.S. Army Civil Works Program Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan will provide $500,000 to support the preconstruction, engineering, and design of the first segment of CTX's Bolivar Peninsula and West Bay Gulf Intracoastal   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Army North All Hands session, held May 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, allows senior leaders of the command to address and update Army North personnel and present awards to deserving team members. *** Original text here: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3782883/army-north-command-team-hosts-all-hands-session/  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A recent high school graduate may ask, "If I enlist in the Army, what's in it for me?" The answers are wide-ranging yet simple: you get good pay and benefits, professional advanced training, the chance to travel, and the opportunity to build strength and character and be part of something greater than you might have thought possible. A single, 18-yea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Bonner, Army North deputy commanding general, retired at a ceremony at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 17, 2024.after 36 years of service to the Army. Army North executes retirement ceremonies in order to uphold Army customs and courtesies and honor remarkable commitment and d  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides Airmen and Guardians better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the Air Force Force Generation model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improvin  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council hosted its annual Decontamination Rodeo at their complex on May 16, 2024. The rodeo is designed to help hospitals be prepared for disaster situations dealing with mass casualty events. Four local hospital patient decontamination teams comprised of six individuals, competed for the title of "Decon Rodeo Cha  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 25 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Robert Whetstone The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council hosted its annual Decontamination Rodeo at their complex May 16, 2024. The rodeo is designed to help hospitals be prepared for disaster situations dealing with mass casualty events. Four local hospital patient decontamination teams comprised of six individuals, competed for the title of 'Decon Rodeo Champion.' In addition to the team from Brooke Arm  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Medical Readiness Command, West held its Best Leader, Best Squad competition May 13-17. This year, MRC, W teamed up with the Medical Center of Excellence to hold the first consolidated competition where the competitors could also earn their Expert Field Medical Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Army Brig. Gen. E. Darrin Cox, MRC, W  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "New Mexico Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024": * * * New Mexico had 55,000 job openings in March 2024, compared to 62,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job opening  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: DONNA, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Progreso/Donna Port of Entry this week seized more than $1.8 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. "This large methamphetamine seizure illustrates the effectiveness of our officers in utilizing their training, experience and technology to zero-in on the con  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: * * * CDC's Risk Assessment for the General Public Remains Low * * * A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) ("H5 bird flu") virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the second case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A(H5N1) in dairy cows.[i]  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The City of San Antonio, known as "Military City USA," in conjunction with San Antonio Ready to Work, Workforce Solutions Alamo and Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing, entered into a unique agreement May 20 to strengthen workforce development initiatives for military-connected residents of Bexar County, and their spouses, as they transi  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Nov. 21, 2024, for Collin County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-mode  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Michael Shawn Stewart, 61, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Bryant Edwin Sewall, 57, formerly of Little Elm, Texas, were found guilty by a jury of 14 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Evidence presented at the three-week trial showed that Stewart and Sewall were owners and executives  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: A Texas man was sentenced to prison today after he was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and those of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Alex K  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Cyberharassment includes a broad range of behaviors that occur across digital platforms. The anonymity provided by the internet often emboldens individuals, making it easier for them to engage in abusive behavior without facing immediate consequences. "In today's digitally connected world, the rise of cyberharassment and online abuse has become a grow  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The prevalence of sexual assault in the active duty force declined compared with levels last measured in 2021, marking the first decrease in nearly a decade. The figures, released yesterday as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, reflect significant progress on reducing unwanted sexual contact amid a series of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department's top information systems officer emphasized the importance of protecting the joint force by being vigilant within DOD's cyber battlespace during remarks today at a gathering of high-level military and civilian leaders from the defense and government technology communities. Speaking at DefenseTalks 2024 in downtown Air Force Lt.  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas -- Con el fin de semana del Dia de los Caidos programado para iniciar la temporada de viajes de verano, la Oficina de Operaciones Aduaneras (OFO) de Aduanas y Proteccion Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE. UU. en el Puerto de Entrada de Laredo recomienda que los viajeros soliciten permisos turisticos en linea y consulten el listado de esperas fronterizas en www  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will receive $18,900,000 to assess the extent of emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public water systems and disadvantaged communities and implement measures to protect communities from these dangerous chemicals. The funding comes from President Biden's historic  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a community grant for $1.5 million and an Environmental Justice Government to Government Award for $539,452 to Santo Domingo Pueblo, totaling $2,039,452. The $1.5 million grant is for planning and engineering design activities associated with improvements to the Domingo, Galisteo, and Main Village lift stations as part of the comprehensive Santo   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2.2 million in grants from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the assessm  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2.79 million in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4 million in grants from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the assessmen  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $5.5 million in grants from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the assessm  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $500,000 from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanu  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1,333,883 from President Biden's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda to expedite the assessment and clea  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * November 2019 explosions prompted evacuations of thousands of area residents and released millions of pounds of extremely hazardous substances * * * Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the filing of a felony criminal charge and related civil complaint and consent decree under the Clean Air Act against TPC Group LLC, a Texas petroc  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 23 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers extended a helping hand to their fellow service members, military families and retirees in need through $2.5 million in donations to military relief funds in 2023. Shoppers have the option to contribute to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) when checking out at PXs and BXs or online at ShopMyExchange.c  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following memorandum opinion and order (FRN No. 0006194633) on May 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC., Television Translator Station K26NK-D, Wichita Falls, TX MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER AND NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Media Bureau (Bureau) has before it North Texas Public Broadcasting,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-154) on May 21, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Seatex LLC: * * * To: Jonathan P. O'Dwyer, President and CEO, Seatex, LLC, 445 Texas Highway 3,6 Rosenberg, TX 77471, United States Dear Mr. O'Dwyer: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your drug manufacturing facility, Seatex, LLC, FEI: 3007709579, at 445 Texas Highway 36, Rosenberg, Texas, from October 16, 2023, to October 20, 2023.   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Runoff Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act), for primary runoff elections being held on May 28, 2024 in Texas. As of May 24, 2024, the required disclosure report had not been received from: - Alan Garza for Congress (TX-29) The pre-run  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has launched a $1 million fund to support affordable housing on tribal lands in its District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. Through the new, Native American Housing Opportunities Fund, federally recognized tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) spons  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas - After a disaster, recovering from and dealing with loss can be overwhelming. To ensure Texans can apply for assistance, FEMA sends Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews into disaster-affected neighborhoods, often going door-to-door to help residents. DSA crews are currently visiting neighborhoods in Liberty, Montgomery and Walker counties,   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Severe weather moved through portions of the Central Plains and the Midwest overnight bringing high winds, tornadoes and large hail. While preliminary reports indicate 23 potential tornado touch downs, primarily in Iowa. The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe storms with large hail, wind damage and possible tornadoes across the  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Tyrese Lane Colonel Robert G. Born was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General on May 17, 2024, in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The promotion ceremony took place on Cooper Field the parade field of the 1st Cavalry Division. Born graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1996 and commissioned into the infantry. Born recently served as the Brigade Commander of the 4th Security Forces Assistance  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, May 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Madison Collier, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Training Group welcomed senior leaders from across the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as Cybersecurity career fields to examine the current state of training, April 30 through May 2, providing attendees the opportunity to see the advancements made in intelligence training. Goodfe  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Texas and ordered Federal assistance to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, and continuing. President Biden issued a major disaster decla  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the filing of a felony criminal charge and related civil complaint and consent decree under the Clean Air Act (CAA) against TPC Group LLC, a Texas petrochemical company. TPC Group also entered a plea of guilty today to a one-count information charging the company with a violation of the Clean Air Act before U.S.   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on May 20, 2024, by Director Rosie Hidalgo at the Conference on Crimes Against Women: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good morning! I want to thank Jan Langbein and Becky Park for their amazing dedication and for bringing us all together for this important conference. I want to extend my deep gratitude to each of you here today for your hard work and service and the commitment to continue learning from one ano  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in San Antonio on a felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child. "Our frontline officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and their attention to detail and dedication to the border security mission resulted in this significant apprehension,"   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas - For the second time this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on an outstanding warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child. "Our officers are the front line of this nation and take seriously their border security duties," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas -- With the Memorial Day weekend set to kick off the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry is recommending that travelers apply for tourist permits online and consult Border Wait Times on www.cbp.gov to minimize trip delays. "With summer travel around the corner, the port e  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas -- Lercy Aguilar, a senior at Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School, was selected as the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year for 2023 - 2024. Laredo Sector Deputy Chief Patrol Agent, Desi D. DeLeon announced the selection during a ceremony at the IBC Annex Building in Laredo, Texas. During her high school career, Ms. Aguilar has focused on a f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: When I was a child, Memorial Day was always the sign that summer was just around the corner. Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the holiday weekend marked the opening of community pools, the end of the Little League baseball season and the first chimes of the ice cream truck making its rounds. I remember furiously pedaling my bike alongside my   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on mental health issues, reducing stigma, and promoting the resources available for those in need. For many, mental health is an invisible battle, one that requires understanding, support, and proper care. This month is particularly significant for military communities, where m  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Editor's note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7. Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. Even when you're feeling good physically, you may notice you're u  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday. Meet Debra Edwards, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's liaison to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment. Edwards is the conduit between SAF and AFFCE leadership to make sure projects and programs worked by the team in the AFCEC Installations Directorate have the appropriate atte  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: During the month of May, the Department of Defense celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, acknowledging the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in defending America's freedom. Being recognized by the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you a seasoned rider with a new motorcycle? Below are a few shared tips and tricks to remember as you put miles on your new ride. Dave Brandt, Air Force Safety Center's Motorcycle Safety Program manager, provided insights and tips for any rider with less than one year of experience on their current bike. Brandt recently purchased his first self-pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57124) involving South Texas Nuclear Plant: * * * Facility: South Texas Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Ron Rohan HQ OPS Officer: Tenisha Meadows Notification Date: 05/12/2024 Notification Time: 20:46 [ET] Event Date: 05/12/2024 Event Time: 16:41 [CDT] Last Update Date: 05/22/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on May 21, 2024, a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 58) providing for Congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces". The resolution was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and 36 cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly opposes S.J. Res. 58, whic  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news release: Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Harris, Liberty, Mo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: New TRICARE managed care support (MCS) contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. MCS contractors manage administrative support services for the TRICARE benefit. This includes managing enrollment services, maintaining civilian healthcare networks, operating call centers, and processing TRICARE claims. The new contracts will improve healthcare  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Texas following President Biden's federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 26, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Small nonfarm businesses in 14 Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drou  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:22-CV-00950-DAE; W.D. Tex. filed Sept. 19, 2022) involving Ian Balina: * * * On May 22, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted partial summary judgment to the Securities and Exchange Commission against crypto influencer Ian Balina. The Court held that the Balina offered and sold crypto assets called SPRK Tokens as securities in unregistered transactions a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department remains focused on restoring service members' trust as military justice reforms aimed at strengthening the department's response to sexual assault take root across the services. The Offices of Special Trial Counsel, which independently prosecute sexual assault and other serious crimes, reached full operational capability last y  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Seeking to chip away at a roughly 21% unemployment rate for active-duty spouses, the Defense Department is holding a series of free virtual events through the end of May aimed at helping military spouses find jobs. This month's series of activities is composed of a three-day symposium dedicated to career development and employment preparation that ra  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. Justin Hosford, assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on May 20, 2024. To settle the estate of the deceased, Lt Col David Salas, assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force, has been appointed as Summary Courts Officer, or SCO. Any persons having a claim f  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing May 22, 2024, during a ceremony held here. Shulman joins the 80th FTW from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea where he served as the Deputy Commander. The 80th FTW is home of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, which trains pilots for 14   more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing May 22, 2024, during a ceremony held here. Shulman joins the 80th FTW from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea where he served as the Deputy Commander. The 80th FTW is home of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, which trains   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force hosted the 2024 Senior Leader Summit from April 30 to May 1, with change on the horizon and a theme to see it through: Connected, Resilient, Empowered. The summit provided military and civilian leadership guidance to navigate through the change process once the Department of the Air Force's organizational decisions are finalized.   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move. The Exchange's online PCS headquarters has resources for every step of their move. Military members and families can visit ShopMyExchange.com/PCS to: * Download a PCS checklis  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a full-time capacity can expect the application window to open June 1-Nov. 30, 2024. This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act (PMA), approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The evening commute turned from calm to crisis for several 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen on their way home from a day of work at Joint Base San-Antonio-Lackland on May 9, 2024. Just after 3 p.m. that afternoon, an SUV rolled over and crashed through the JBSA-Kelly Airfield perimeter fence along Growdon Road, heading North, away from the J  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Twenty-two alleged drug dealers in Wichita Falls, Texas have been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Sixteen of the 22 defendants were arrested during a takedown on Thursday that included the use of multiple tactical units, including SWAT teams from five FBI divisions, the FBI's Hostage Rescue   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: The first defendant charged in the Carrollton juvenile fentanyl overdose scandal - which claimed the lives of at least four North Texas teenagers - was sentenced today to 20 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Luis Eduardo Navarrete, 22, was charged via criminal complaint in February 2023   more

EL PASO, Texas, May 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An El Paso man was arrested in El Paso for alleged crimes related to trafficking and selling firearms without a license. According to court documents, Jesse Garay, 26, allegedly purchased numerous firearms between Sept. 7, 2022 and March 24, 2023, answering on each Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Form 4473 that he was "the actual transferee/bu  more

ALPINE, Texas, May 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national, formerly a Mexican police officer, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Alpine to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, Cesar Alonzo Lopez Ruiz, 34, of Rosales, Mexico, attempted to enter the United States from Mexico at the Presidio Point of Entry. A search revealed 50 packages of methamphetamine hidden   more

TYLER, Texas, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Kilgore man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Rodney Dewayne Fagans, 39, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on May 22, 2024. According to info  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 37-year-old man from Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute multi-kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Alfonso Leos-Orozco pleaded guilty May 1, 2023. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. has now ordered Leos-Orozco to serve 140 m  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two pain management doctors who pantomimed injections on patients pleaded guilty today to healthcare fraud charges, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Drs. Desi Barroga, 51, and Deno Barroga, 51, were indicted in November 2023. The pair pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count each of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud before U.S.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing worked with U.S. Army North's Task Force 51 personnel to conduct a joint cargo upload training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 20. The training opportunity was designed for Task Force 51, a deployable command post that provides mission command options for routine and contingency opera  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: A Texas man was sentenced to prison today after he was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and those of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Alex K  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: A Houston, Texas, woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently receiving Missouri and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment benefits using the identity information of numerous other persons. Prayshana Washington, 37, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Thursday, May 23  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Collin County Community College District in Plano, Texas, for building infrastructure improvements to support healthcare workforce training. This grant will support the construction of a new health ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * What: The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the majesty of marine turtles with Protect Sea Turtles, new stamps aimed at raising awareness of the plight of six endangered species dependent on U.S. coastal waters. The first-day-of-issue ceremony has limited free tickets available. Share the news with hashtag #ProtectSeaTurtlesStamps. Who: David Camp, district manager, Texas 2 District, Postal Service Jesse  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: United States Attorney Will Thompson commends the announcement of the Department of Justice's new resource for prosecutors, "Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims." The announcement was made on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the Confer  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 23, 2024, the nominations of seven individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Bethany Pickett Shah, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2025, vice John B. Nalbandian, resigned. * Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, of Ohio, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2024, vice Georgette  more