TUCSON, Arizona, June 23 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Gary Restaino, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Devonte Okeith Mathis, 24, of Mesquite, Texas, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 10 years in prison (60 months on Count 2, consecutive to 60 months on Count 1), followed by 60 months of supervised release. Mathis pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Using and Carrying a Firearm   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 20 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 20, 2023, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - March 2023": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $35.98 per hour in the South to $47.04 in the Northeast in March 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

EL PASO, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas cargo facility intercepted 146 pounds of cocaine. The drugs were concealed in a large commercial ice cream maker that was being transported from Mexico to the U.S. "The vast majority of commercial shipments CBP officers process pose little risk however seizures like this remind us  more

PRESIDIO, Texas, June 23 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Presidio Port Director Daniel Mercado was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Mercado recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Presidio Activity Center. "It is both my honor and privilege to have bee  more

LAREDO, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Hebbronville Station halted a human smuggling attempt involving a horse trailer at FM 1017 Border Patrol Checkpoint in Hebbronville, Texas. The incident occurred on June 21, when Border Patrol agents encountered a pickup truck hauling a horse trailer at the primary inspection lane of the Hebbronville checkpoint. Agent  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Dallas Division issued the following news release: Two distributors who supplied the fentanyl that killed a 15-year-old girl in Carrollton last week have been federally charged, announced Eduardo A. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge of DEA Dallas. The victim, is the fourth child to die of a fentanyl overdose in the area since September 2022. Lizbeth Prieto, 19, also known as Lizbeth Escamilla, and Christi  more

LAREDO, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Houston Division issued the following news release: A 31-year-old man has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and launder money, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Elizardo Vasquez Jr. admitted to being the courier of cocaine and drug proceeds. Vasquez is the fifth   more

TUCSON, Arizona, June 24 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Phoenix Division issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Devonte Okeith Mathis, 24, of Mesquite, Texas, was sentenced by United States District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 10 years in prison (60 months on Count 2, consecutive to 60 months on Count 1), followed by 60 months of supervised release. Mathis pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Using and Carryi  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 23-214) on June 23, 2023: * * * 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 si  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Zachary Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Contracting Squadron conducted a change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, June 21. The 17th COS welcomed the incoming commander, Maj. Anita Sims, and thanked the outgoing commander, Maj. Ivan Pinder-bey, for his hard work and dedication. The mission of the 17th COS  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sarah Williams, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 312th Training Squadron conducted a change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 23. The 312th TRS welcomed the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Branden Delong, and thanked Lt. Col. Samuel Logan for his hard work and dedic  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: Two El Paso businesses joined Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) IMAGE program, which helps employers strengthen their hiring practices and reduce unauthorized employment on June 23. On the same day, two other businesses renewed their memberships. HSI El Paso's IMAGE program's new partners are the Region 19 Education Service Center and Workforce Solu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Lori Newman, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony June 21 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another. On the field in front of the Garden entrance to the hospital, Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished command of BAMC to Army Col. Mark Stackle. Army Brig. Gen. E  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Parent company, Dollar Tree Inc. fined $294K, cited in over 500 inspections since 2017 * * * Soon after U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety inspectors arrived at a Family Dollar store in southeast Van Zandt County in December 2022, they found the store's operator allowing merchandise to block storeroom exits and walkways, stacking boxes at unsafe  more

SANDERSON, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Just south of Fort Stockton is one of the largest private armed forces training centers in the country, the Nine Mile Training Center -- an expansive terrain offering privacy from prying eyes and the perfect opportunity to unleash the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft. At this remote dirt strip in West Texas, members from the 2nd Special Operations Squadron, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Jennifer Gangemi, Special Warfare Training Wing Public Affairs On June 7, 2023, the Special Warfare Training Wing conducted the first-ever Human Performance Adjunct Faculty Course. This new instructor methodology course was meticulously crafted to provide comprehensive training for medical and human performance staff across the Special Warfare Training Wing (S  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56578) involving BASF Corp., Bishop, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: BASF Corporation Region: 4 City: Bishop State: TX License #: L06855 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 06/15/2023 Notification Time: 20:38 [ET] Event Date: 06/15/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 06/15/2023 Emer  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56580) involving Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant, Texas: * * * Facility: Comanche Peak Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Casey Davies HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood Notification Date: 06/16/2023 Notification Time: 22:16 [ET] Event Date: 06/16/2023 Event Time: 18:32 [CDT] Last Update Date: 06/16/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CF  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Troy Dunn relinquished command of the Air Force Personnel Center to Brig. Gen. Jefferson O'Donnell during a change of command ceremony here June 20. Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, presided over the ceremony and reflected on Dunn's commitment to AFPC. "He cares deeply for his Airm  more

RANDOLPH, Texas, June 22 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Troy Dunn relinquished command of the Air Force Personnel Center to Brig. Gen. Jefferson O'Donnell during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 20. Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, presided over the ceremony and reflected on Dunn's commitment   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 6 issued the following news release: Soon after U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety inspectors arrived at a Family Dollar store in southeast Van Zandt County in December 2022, they found the store's operator allowing merchandise to block storeroom exits and walkways, stacking boxes at unsafe heights and failing to ensure quick access to fire extinguishers. The department's Occupa  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, June 23 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By 2nd Lt Lauren Niemi, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs The 82nd Medical Group welcomed their new commander on June 16, 2021, at the clinic. Colonel Sarah Evans took command of the 82nd Medical Group during a change of command ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base June 21, 2023. Captain Matthew Mazick, human performance flight commander, officiated the ceremony, during which Col. Felici  more

LAREDO, Texas, June 23 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 31-year-old man has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and launder money, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Elizardo Vasquez Jr. admitted to being the courier of cocaine and drug proceeds. Vasquez is the fifth co-conspirator to be convicted in this trafficking ring. He joins Cesar Mendiola, 57, Jose Angel Rodriguez Jr., 6  more

MCALLEN, Texas, June 21 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: A 27-year-old Alton resident has been sent to prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 22 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Roberto Reyes-Gutierrez pleaded guilty April 6. Today, U.S. District Judge Randy Crane ordered Reyes-Gutierrez to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediate  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Two distributors who supplied the fentanyl that killed a 15-year-old girl in Carrollton last week have been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. The victim, is the fourth child to die of a fentanyl overdose in the area since September 2022. Lizbeth Prieto, 19, also known as Lizbeth Escami  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: A City of Dell City woman was arrested Wednesday on a criminal charge related to her alleged theft of Dell City funds. According to an indictment returned by an El Paso Grand Jury on June 14, Diana Suarez, 53, a former Dell City employee, used funds from the city's bank accounts to make purchases and cash withdrawals for personal use between Sept. 1  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: An oil and gas fraudster was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for running a multi-million dollar Ponzi-type scheme, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Billy Marcum, Jr., 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, pleaded guilty in December 2022 to wire fraud. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 210 months in p  more

SHERMAN, Texas, June 22 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien M. Diggs, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: A Lubbock, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Michael Calzadias, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and money laundering and was sentenced to 320 months in fede  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 34-year-old Cheney, Washington, resident has admitted she threatened to kill a federal judge, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Elena Rose Markham pleaded guilty to threatening to assault and murder a federal judge. Immediately thereafter, visiting U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra imposed a 19-month-term of imprisonment to be followed by three ye  more

LULEA KALLAX AIRBASE, Sweden, June 21 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: Two Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, landed at Lulea Kallax Airbase, Sweden for the first time in history, June 19, 2023. U.S. Forces have conducted exercises and training in the Arctic region, but the landing fortifies not only the friendship between the U.S. and Sweden, but the collective defense of Europe. During a Key Lead  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: A father and son were sentenced to prison today for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions 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. Jason Douglas Owens, 50, and his son,  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's European Command issued the following news release: Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers from the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, landed at Lulea Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for the first time in history on June 19. U.S. Forces have conducted exercises and training in the Arctic region, but the landing fortifies not only the friendship between the U.S. and Sweden, but also the collective defense of Europe  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking public comment for a proposed Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for four freshwater mussels in the lower Colorado River basin in Texas. The 20-year agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Service Corporation (LCRA TSC) would addr  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) invites public comment on a draft Compatibility Determination (CD) for granting an expanded right-of-way to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for widening of State Highway 36 that traverses the Brothers River Tract of the refuge. The proposal would improve public safety by creating  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 22-03483-133) on June 13, 2023, entitled "Inadequate Community Living Center Processes and Training at the West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to assess an allegation that community living center (CLC) nursing staff did not respond when a patient experienced a  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 21 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on June 20, 2023, at a campaign reception: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. (Applause.) And let's give it up for the Second -- the first Second Gentleman of the United States. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Dallas is hot. (Laughter.) I checked the little phone. It's like 107, feels like. But let me just start by thanking everyone. It is -- Jill, where -- it is -- and Randy, Rache  more