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Federal Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday May 09, 2021 ( 23 items )  

Air Force Chief of Staff Speaks With Saint Louis University Cadets About Need for Adaptive Leadership
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 5 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. visited Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 207 at Saint Louis University to speak with cadets April 28. The intent of the visit was to provide 85 potential future Air Force officers with strategic perspective and leadership guidance from the Air Force's senior uniformed officer, who is a graduate of the ROTC program at Texas Tech University. "The mos  more

Army Contracting Command Recognizes Mission & Installation Contracting Command Personnel for Excellence
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: Two Mission and Installation Contracting Command acquisition professionals and a team have been recognized for exemplifying the highest level of performance and service for excellence in non-acquisition, acquisition, contracting, small business and servicing support career fields across the Army Contracting Command enterprise. The Army Contracting Comma  more

Army Contracting Command Recognizes Mission & Installation Contracting Command Personnel for Excellence
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: Two Mission and Installation Contracting Command acquisition professionals and a team have been recognized for exemplifying the highest level of performance and service for excellence in non-acquisition, acquisition, contracting, small business and servicing support career fields across the Army Contracting Command enterprise. The Army Contracting Command deputy to the commandi  more

Army's Commitment to Endangered Species Enhances Training Lands
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: The U.S. Army manages approximately 13.5 million acres of land across the country and depends on high-quality training ranges to conduct mission-critical training and readiness activities. In 2020, there were approximately 226 species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act on Army lands, which formed the highest density of threatened and endangered species of all fede  more

BLS: Employment Down in 159 Metropolitan Areas, Up in 3, From March 2020 to March 2021
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from Economics Daily: From March 2020 to March 2021, nonfarm payroll employment decreased in 159 metropolitan areas, increased in 3 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 227 areas. The largest over-the-year percentage losses in employment occurred in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, Hawaii (-24.5 percent), Odessa, Texas (-16.7 percent), and Midland, Texas (-16.2 percent). See chart here: https  more

Cape Girardeau, Missouri Native, 647th Regional Support Group-Forward Soldier Re-Enlists in U.S. Army Reserve
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 7 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: Cape Girardeau, Missouri native and 647th Regional Support Group (Forward) Soldier re-enlists during ceremony at Fort Bliss, April 21, 2021. Spc. Anfernee Lovelady currently serves as a Class 1 armorer with the 647th Regional Support Group (Forward), Fort Bliss Mobilization Brigade, at Fort Bliss, Texas in the S4 section. Capt. Leonard Irizarry, assistant S4 officer in charge, administered the enlistment oath  more

Chemical Safety Board Holds Public Board Meeting to Adopt Final Report Into 2019 Hydrogen Sulfide Release at Aghorn Operating Waterflood Station in Odessa, Texas
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on May 4, 2021: Today the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) adopted its final report into the October 26, 2019, hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas. The release fatally injured an Aghorn employee who was working at the facility that evening, as well as his spouse who attempted to locate him at the facility after he did not return home. The CSB's final report wil  more

EPA: Celebrating 25 Years of Binational Cooperation on the Improvement of Air Quality in Paso Del Norte Region Airshed
DALLAS, Texas, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 7, 2021: At a meeting of the Joint Advisory Committee for the Improvement of Air Quality in the Paso del Norte Air Basin (JAC), members marked the 25th anniversary of the binational group. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Mexico's Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT, acronym in its Spanish form), established the JAC to support and protect air quality wit  more

Exchange Continuing Emphasis on American-Made Products
DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is intensifying its focus on providing American-made products to military shoppers. From May 3 through May 19, the Exchange is seeking vendors with American-made products in more than 20 categories in both hardlines and softlines. The vendor submission campaign is focusing on outdoor living, automotive products, housewares, toys, electronics, hardware, pet s  more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas: Expanded Collateral and Changes on Haircuts for Securities Collateral
DALLAS, Texas, May 7 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No: 2021-10): Effective May 22, 2021, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) will make the following changes to securities collateral haircuts and eligibility as further described in the updated Collateral Valuation Guide, located under Guides in SecureConnect. * Agency Z-Bond, Interest-Only and Principal-Only securities are now eligible  more

Fort Bliss Mobilization and Deployment Program Tackles Readiness Through Unit Training and Support
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 8 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Bliss (1st Armored Division) issued the following news release on May 7, 2021: By Stephanie J. Santos, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bliss As service members continue to train and deploy in defense of our nation's freedom, the demands to provide operational support and training have become an essential part of their individual readiness. The Fort Bliss Army Community Service Mobilization and Deployment program is charged with meeting these operationa  more

Laughlin AFB: Taking Family on Flight Line to New Level
LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, May 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: The T-6 Texan II launches more than 150 times per day at Laughlin, but Tuesday's launch was pretty special, as more than 25 maintainers stopped what they were doing to watch a lieutenant take to the skies in a military aircraft for the first time. Tuesday morning, 2nd Lt. Mark Gonzalez, a student pilot and Del Rio native, completed his dollar ride. A dollar ride is th  more

Litigation: SEC Vs. Richard Randall - SEC Charges Texan With Defrauding Investors in a Purported Wireless Energy Project
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:21-cv-00979-N; N.D.Tex. filed April 30, 2021): The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a North Texas resident with defrauding more than 50 investors out of more than $17 million dollars in a wireless energy project. The SEC's complaint alleges that Richard Randall and his recently deceased associate engaged in a fraudulent scheme to attract investors with a purported opportun  more

McGovern Departs DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Autrey Takes Command
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Texas native Army Lt. Col. Cody Autrey took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern in a change of command ceremony May 7. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, DLA Distribution Headquarters, presided over the ceremony. "During his time here at DDCT, Justin demo  more

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Issues Statement on Death of Ex-NASA Astronaut Collins
HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- NASA's Johnson Space Center issued the following news statement by Director Mark Geyer on the death of ex-NASA astronaut Michael Collins: Former NASA astronaut Michael Collins, who flew aboard Gemini 10 and served as command module pilot for Apollo 11, died April 28, 2021. The following is a statement from NASA Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer: "On behalf of NASA's Johnson Space Center, I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael Colli  more

NRC Issues Event Notification for Biomerics in Athens
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 55227) involving Biomerics, Athens: EN Revision Imported Date: 5/7/2021 EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING STATIC ELIMINATORS The following was received via e-mail from the Texas Department of Health Services: "On April 30, 2021, Biomerics reported the loss of eleven static eliminators (NRD model P-2042-1000) Serial Numbers: A2LD792, A2LD794, A2LD795, A2LD799, A2LD803, A2JQ929,  more

NRC Issues Event Notification for Methodist Hospital in Houston
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 55222) involving Methodist Hospital, Houston: EN Revision Imported Date: 5/6/2021 EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MEDICAL EVENT The following was received via e-mail from the Texas Department of State Health Services: "The licensee reported that on April 28, 2021, a medical event involving a High Dose Rate (HDR) afterloader gynocological treatment, using a Varian VariSource iX devic  more

NRC Issues Event Notification for Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 55218) involving Nuclear Fuel Services, Erwin: EN Revision Imported Date: 5/4/2021 EN Revision Text: CONCURRENT REPORT - IMMEDIATE REPORT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES "Low level waste shipment bound for WCS [(Waste Control Specialists)], Andrews, Texas was involved in a minor traffic accident. The trailer sustained light damage to the rear of the trailer. No damage to the sh  more

Temporary Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Application Center to Open for Appointments at Dallas Love Field Airport
DALLAS, Texas, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: Residents of Dallas will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration's popular TSA PreCheck(R) program at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) May 17 - 21. The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the popular program that enables enrolled travelers to "Travel with Ease" by experiencing an expedited security screening process. The  more

Threatened, Endangered Species Find Refuge on Military Ranges
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: Endangered species protection and military training land management often overlap as Army installations across the U.S. work collaboratively to ensure quality habitat exists for wildlife in realistic training areas where troops carry out mission-critical readiness exercises. In 2020, there were approximately 226 species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act on 13.5   more

Top Air Force General Speaks to Saint Louis University Cadets About Need for Adaptive Leadership
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. visited Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 207 at Saint Louis University to speak with cadets April 28. The intent of the visit was to provide 85 potential future Air Force officers with strategic perspective and leadership guidance from the Air Force's senior uniformed officer, who is himself a graduate of the ROTC program at Tex  more

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $558K in Fines for Texas Bath, Shower Manufacturer for Willful, Repeat Safety Violations at Waco Facility
WACO, Texas, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: Moving machine parts have the potential to cause serious or fatal injuries when safety protections and procedures are ignored, and yet a Waco bath and shower manufacturer once again failed to provide its employees a safe and healthful workplace. An inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration in November 2020 found Clarke Products Inc. failed to use required machi  more

Whiteman AFB Defender Found Dead After Going Missing in Waters Off Freeport, Texas
WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri, May 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Whiteman Air Force Base (509th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: A 509th Security Forces Squadron member was found dead May 4, near Surfside Beach, Texas, after going missing on Sunday. Elijah Posana, 22, an active-duty security response team member, was on leave with family when he went missing. Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron protect personnel and assets of the 509th Bomb Wing and its fleet of B-2 Spirit stealth bo  more