LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, May 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Airmen from the 47th Mission Support Group (MSG) participated in contingency training exercises at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on April 23, 2023. The training was part of an ongoing effort to better align force readiness across the MSG in preparation for any contingency-related response.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Maj. Jen Nentwig, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs Air Education and Training Command's Learning Professionals & Force Development Credentials Division is currently working an ongoing effort to allow senior career field leaders to better develop and manage talent and support those transitioning out of the service. The division is continuing eff  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 11 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Education and Training Command Commander, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, relieved the 19th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart, from command on May 9 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, related to alleged misconduct which is currently under investigation. Lt. Gen. Robinson determined new leadership was necessary to ensure  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently completed a $352.6 million, full-depth rebuild of the remote runway at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield. The effort was led by AFIMSC's Air Force Civil Engineer Center and their contracting execution agent, the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron in San Antonio. Locate  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently completed a $352.6 million, full-depth rebuild of the remote runway at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield. The effort was led by AFIMSC's Air Force Civil Engineer Center and their contracting execution agent, the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron in Sa  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Fort Worth District issued the following news release on May 12, 2023: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded an architect-engineer contract totaling $6.8 million to continue and complete the design of the North Bypass Channel in support of the Modified Central City Project. The A-E contract was awarded to CDM-Stanley Joint Venture - the team who previously developed the 60 percent design. The work includes c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 10 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Hunter West, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade Col. Katrina Walters, Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, recently hosted the Army Medicine Experience in San Antonio. The tour showcased all aspects of Army Healthcare to cultivate key stakeholders and community partner relationships. This two-day event started with a brief overview of the advancements in  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 10, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area - April 2023": * * * Area prices rose 1.3 percent in March and April, up 4.0 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.3 perce  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass encouraged Airmen to "make our Air Force better" during a visit to Sheppard Air Force Base, May 8-9. "I need you to make a difference in your organization and make a difference in our Air Force," Bass said. "Be well aware of this time you're serving and make our Air Force better, especially in a t  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, May 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Agnes Koterba, Defense Language Institute English Language Center More than 50 years ago, three officers from the South Vietnamese Air Force attended the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. Henry Tran, Thu Nguyen, and Phuong Nguyen studied and learned English while attending DLIELC. They also received their certificates of Aeronautical Ratings from th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on May 8, 2023: * * * Sales Representative Was Terminated for Making a Protected Complaint of Sex-Based Discrimination, Federal Agency Charges * * * Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHP), a nationwide provider of supplies and equipment to dental practices, will pay $25,000 and furnish equitable relief to settle a federal sex-based retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Oppo  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news brief: * * * Employer name: Texas Children's Hospital, 1919 South Braeswood Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 Citations issued: One serious citation and one Hazard Alert Letter. Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that the hospital exposed employees who worked with patients with behavioral health issues t  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: * * * Restaurant Refused to Honor Accommodation and Fired Employee Because of His Religion, Federal Agency Charges * * * Suncakes, LLC, a Texas-based company doing business as IHOP, violated federal law when it required an employee to work on Sundays despite a previously granted religious accommodation, and then fired him when he attempted to exercise his federal  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 10 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers' generosity continues to help lift up service members, retirees and military families. In 2022, Exchange shoppers donated more than $1.5 million to Army Emergency Relief (AER) and the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF). AER and AFAF provide financial assistance, sponsor scholarships for military family members and offer community programs to make life bet  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: The Federal Communications Commission today announced it is committing over $24 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital services for students in communities across the country. Today's funding commitment supports applications from all three application windows, benefiting approximately 45,000 students across the country, in  more

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas, May 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Eric Franklin, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs After nearly a year of preparation, Fort Hood was officially redesignated to Fort Cavazos on May 9 in a ceremony at III Armored Corps Headquarters, in compliance with the 2021 legislation that required the removal or modification of any Department of Defense assets commemorating the Confederate States of America or anyone wh  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: U.S. General Services Administrator Robin Carnahan toured the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse in Dallas and announced $43.5 million for improvements at ten federal buildings as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. That investment was catalyzed by $9.6 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding and is estimated to save over a million dollars in energy cos  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal court in the Southern District of Texas has permanently enjoined a Houston-area tax return preparer from preparing federal tax returns for others and from owning, operating, or franchising any tax return preparation business in the future. In its order, the court found that Hollins Ray Alexander engaged in conduct that substantially interferes with the proper administration of the tax laws, warran  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Duane A. Evans, issued the following news release: FERMIN RODRIGUEZ-ORTEGA, age 24, a resident of Dallas, Texas, pled guilty, before U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to a two-count indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846, and possessi  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 6:23-cv-00321; W.D. Texas filed May 3, 2023) involving Clean Energy Technology Association Inc., Freedom Impact Consulting LLC, Roy W. Hill and Eric N. Shelly: * * * SEC Halts $155 Million Fraudulent Oil and Gas Offering Scheme * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that on May 3, 2023, it filed an emergency action in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: By Shireen Bedi, Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness. For more than a year, the Air Force Medical Service has been rolling out Mental Health Targeted Care, an initiative that helps Airmen and Guar  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56498) involving Quantum Technical Services LLC, Houston, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Quantum Technical Services LLC Region: 4 City: Houston State: TX License #: 06406 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Arthur Tucker HQ OPS Officer: John Russell Notification Date: 05/02/2023 Notification Time: 17:04 [ET] Event Date: 05/02/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CD  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on May 7, 2023, on honoring the victims of the tragedy in Allen, Texas: * * * As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and u  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- President Biden issued the following statement on May 7, 2023, on the shooting in Allen, Texas: * * * Eight Americans -- including children -- were killed yesterday in the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation. Jill and I are praying for their families and for others critically injured, and we are grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and courageously to save lives. Federal, state, and local law enforcement are working closely together to invest  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 10, 2023, by Commissioner Jaime Lizarraga at the Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin: * * * Friends and family, distinguished guests, Class of 2023: As a proud Class of 1990 graduate of this distinguished school, it is a great honor to be here today on this joyous occasion.[1] The power of higher education to expand opportunities for all is undeniable. Today's graduates   more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee, 82d Training Wing Public Affairs Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass encouraged Airmen to "make our Air Force better" during a visit to Team Sheppard May 8-9. "I need you to make a difference in your organization and make a difference in our Air Force," said Bass. "Be well-aware of this time you're serving and make our Air Force better, especiall  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Matthew McGovern, Sixteenth Air Force Public Affairs Twenty cyber Airmen, from the Sixteenth Air Force and subordinate units, joined local tech partners to help nearly 100 students build their own computers April 29, 2023, in the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology 'Build Your Future' event at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio. Airmen used their computer e  more

ALPINE, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: A California man pleaded guilty in a federal court in Alpine Wednesday to charges related to drug trafficking. According to court documents, Adrian Arturo Solis, 30, of Sylmar, California was traveling to Houston on Feb. 9, 2023 to conduct a drug transaction when a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper stopped him and his co-conspirators for   more

EL PASO, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: A Dallas woman pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso Wednesday to charges in connection to her role as a stash house operator and coordinator of a human smuggling organization operating in far west Texas. According to court documents, Elizabeth Miranda Lozano, 39, joined and actively participated in an ongoing conspiracy to bring in, transport,  more

MCALLEN, Texas, May 11 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: A 22-year-old man has been arrested for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Authorities took Luis Ruiz-Valadez into federal custody today. He is expected to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan F. Alanis at 9 a.m. The criminal complaint alleges on April 18, authorities observe  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 11 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: A 33-year-old Humble man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of smuggling 20 non-U.S. citizens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Vince Ruiz III pleaded guilty July 6, 2022. Today, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Ruiz to serve 18 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by two yea  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release on May 12, 2023: A 63-year-old Houston resident has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Maria Denise Southall-Shaw was the former manager of Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland. Today, she admitted to defrauding FirstService Residential, a company which managed Shadow Creek Ranch's homeowner associations and had employed Southall-Sha  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on May 12, 2023: Two more defendants have been charged in the drug conspiracy that claimed the lives of three teenagers, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Roberta Alexander Gaitan, 20, and Rafael Soliz, Jr., 22, were charged in a superseding indictment filed in March with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance; Mr.   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the "treatment in a similar manner as a state" (TAS) application from the Pueblo of San Felipe. This approval of the TAS application means that the Pueblo of San Felipe is authorized to administer the water quality standards program under the Clean Water Act for all surface waters within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of San Felipe, compris  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Seth Barham, U.S. Army North Public Affairs "Be thoughtful about what you saw here today," said Lt. Gen. John Evans Jr., U.S. Army North's commanding general. He looked out across MacArthur Parade Field, speaking to more than 1,500 servicemembers, civilians and families after a fun run supporting U.S. Army North's 2023 Warrant Officer Symposium as well  more

TEXARKANA, Texas, May 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: A Temecula, California, man has been found guilty of federal violations related to a health care kickback scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Steven Donofrio, 49, was found guilty by a jury on May 5, 2023, following a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. "This is the la  more

SHERMAN, Texas, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on May 10, 2023: Damien M. Diggs has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. Diggs was nominated by President Joe Biden on Feb. 2, 2023 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 4, 2023. He took the oath of office on May 7, 2023 from Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Diggs, 47, of Frisco, is the chief fede  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on May 7, 2023, on the shooting in Allen, Texas: * * * Yesterday, Allen, Texas was torn apart by a senseless mass shooting at a shopping mall--one of far too many communities impacted by gun violence. Doug and I mourn for the eight adults and children who lost their lives, pray for those wounded, and send our gratitude to the first responders who ran toward danger. As the President said, our administration will co  more