SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) is an integral component of the Department of Defense's medical readiness enterprise. A key to USAMMDA's success as the DoD's premier developer of modernized medical devices, treatments, and equipment is the knowledge and experience brought to the table by its many Veterans, who work alongside both active-duty Soldiers and non-Veteran civilians to manage  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: HOUSTON -- Two brothers have been sentenced for their roles in a large-scale organized retail crime scheme following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI). Yasser Saleh Ouwad, a 52-year-old resident of Houston, was sentenced Nov. 15 in the U.S. Dist  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has established a walk-in Influenza Vaccine Line exclusively for active duty status until Dec. 1, to expedite the vaccination of service members. Active duty patients can receive their vaccination in the WHASC atrium, located between the C and D wings, on Monday, Tuesday,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Joseph Gangemi, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight. In the late 1940s, Lackland Air Force Base stoo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Sony Pictures are bringing a free advance screening of the upcoming war drama film "Napoleon" to select domestic Reel Time Theaters on Nov. 19. "The Exchange is happy to bring another special screening of an exciting new film to military communities along with Sony Pictures," said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange's senior enlisted ad  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Nov. 13, 2023, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the Annual Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Colloquium: * * * Thank you for that kind introduction, Tim. The last time I had the honor to address this group I was only able to join you virtually, and so it is a real pleasure to be here with all of you in person today. Before, I begin I would like to recognize several of my colleagues  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SEOUL, South Korea - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks today with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea. The two leaders met alongside their respective delegations at the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 14, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area - October 2023": * * * Area prices fell 0.3 percent in September and October, up 3.0 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), declined  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Mr. Ernest J. Barner, Borden Institute Public Affairs The cover of Combat Medic Specialist Fieldcraft-Limited Primary Care, the newly released book from the Borden Institute. Part one of a three part series, Limited Primary Care, focuses on providing care during sick call. It builds and reinforces foundational combat medic skills. The entire 3-part series covers the complete course of instruction for Army Medic  more

CANNON AFB, New Mexico, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force's 27th Special Operations Wing issued the news release: By Tech. Sgt. Kaylee Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs The Defense Health Agency has selected Cannon AFB as the first Air Force Medical Treatment Facility to pilot their new Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience (BRAVE) initiative. The BRAVE initiative offers 24/7 centralized appointments with Tricare-authorized providers that are credentialled and privil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia - When you finish cooking bacon or sauteing vegetables, it is easy to dump the excess oil and grease down the drain without a second thought. However, oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain. Even a small amount of these materials (e.g., fuels, motor oil, lubricating oil, hydrauli  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - In support of Celebrate America's Military 2023, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women in the Military Breakfast at The Skyline on Nov. 7. Attendees heard from Air Force Col. Lauren Courchaine, 37th Training Wing commander; Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum, Naval Medical Forces Su  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: COLUMBUS, Ohio - National American Indian Heritage Month is observed annually in November. The observance recognizes Native Americans and Alaskan Natives for their respect for natural resources and the Earth, having served with valor in our nation's conflicts and for their many distinct and important contributions to the United St  more

MARFA, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Walter N. Slosar was selected for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol Agent, Big Bend Sector, and assumed those duties last week at Sector headquarters in Marfa. Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Jason Owens, made an announcement regarding Chief Slosar's selection to lead the Big Bend Sector in an internal e-mail earlier last mon  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers. Now available at 24 installations, Kinderspot helps Department of Defense families on Air and Space Force bases offer or find weeklong blocks of time for rent at the CDC. With a goal of reaching all  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: El Paso, Texas - On Oct. 28, 2023, the community once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. Nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide. Locally, the El Paso Division collected 4,409 pounds fro  more

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Master Sgt. Jodi Martinez, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs The 55th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together 1,500 Mobility Airmen in a single forum in Grapevine, Texas, Nov. 9 - 12, along with Department of Defense senior leaders and industry partners. During the event, themed "Forging Warriors, Projecting America's Lethality," Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, provided his fina  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Dynamic Tool Co. Inc. fined more than $596K for 58 violations, including 3 willful * * * A U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety inspection at a prominent El Paso manufacturing company found the employer willfully exposed workers to the risks of amputation and permanent hearing loss and violated dozens of federal safety and health regulations. Co  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers. Now available at 24 installations, Kinderspot helps Department of Defense families on Air and Space Force bases offer or find weeklong blocks of time for rent   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022. "Spouse employment is a key factor in the success of our Airmen and Guardians. Dual-income households cont  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Department of the Air Force has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for public review that analyzes the potential environmental consequences associated with the proposal to recapitalize the T-38C Talon flight training program at Laughlin with T-7A Red Hawk aircraft. The Air Force requests comme  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Air Force Special Warfare continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers, Tactical Air Control Party Officers, and Combat Rescue Officers. Now in year three, USAFA's formalized "Special Warfare Club" academic yea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is making progress toward the goal of a clean audit, said Michael J. McCord, the undersecretary of defense comptroller and DOD's chief financial officer. McCord briefed the press yesterday on the results of the massive audit of the department -- the sixth since 2018. Getting a clean audit   more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news: By Master Sgt. Jodi Martinez, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs The 55th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together 1,500 Mobility Airmen in a single forum in Grapevine, Texas, Nov. 9 - 12, 2023, along with Department of Defense senior leaders and industry partners. During the event, themed "Forging Warriors, Projecting America's Lethality," Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office is working on countermeasures, training and doctrine to establish solutions to address defense against unmanned aerial system attacks. Army Maj. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, director, of that office spoke Nov. 14 at a Center for Strategic and International Studies event,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member.  According to a recent study, 26 percent of active duty service members reported using mental health services in the past year. The Air Force Medical Readiness Agency Behavioral Health branch reported data from 2014 to 2019 showin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2023, by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on an action entitled "Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence; Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Affordable Connectivity Program, Report and Order" (WC Dockets No. 22-238; 11-42; 21-450): * * * Last week I traveled to Texas to visit the headquarters of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You think you know strength and re  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * FHLB Dallas' Partnership Grant Program Provides 3:1 Match of Members' Donations * * * Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), American First National Bank, Cadence Bank, Independent Financial and Inwood Bank were joined by local dignitaries as they awarded $80,000 in Partnership Grant P  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024. "These new costs are part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," said Melanie Richardson, a pharmacist in the Pharmacy Operati  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Ryan K. Buchanan, issued the following news release: A Texas man and owner of two durable medical equipment companies has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in a scheme to pay illegal kickbacks, resulting in more than $20 million submitted in claims to, and $11 million in payment from, Medicare. "Medicare is a vital program that exists to assist our most vulnerable citizens," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K.   more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: Goodfellow Air Force Base Airmen demonstrated total force integration during the most recent active shooter emergency response exercise, Nov. 16. Exercises are pivotal in aligning all elements on Goodfellow to respond to disasters as a unified command. The 17th Training Wing is committed to maintaining the highest level of preparedness to ensure the safety of its perso  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: MCALLEN, Texas -- A local man was sentenced to prison for conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in the death of one, following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of U.S Border Patrol. Julio Garca IV, 22, was sentenced on Nov. 14 to 45 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three yea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. RANK/NAME: Tech. Sgt. Ivan A. Guerrero UNIT: 668th Alternations and Installation Squadron DUTY TITLE: Team Chief, Cable Operations and Installation Tech. Sgt  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Two Texas men were sentenced to prison for their roles in firearms trafficking to Mexico. "Traffickers in fully automatic firearms from the United States to Mexico aid in the cartels' efforts to manufacture dangerous drugs and smuggle them into our country," said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. "The Justice Department will do everything in its power to find and hold accountable the gun traffickers who  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, issued the following news release: Today, at the conclusion of a removal hearing, a federal court in Houston, Texas ordered Elmer Canales-Rivera, also known as "Crook de Hollywood," a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, to be transferred in custody to the Eastern District of New York where he and 13 other high-ranking MS-13 leaders were indicted in December 2020 on te  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: SAN ANTONIO - A Nepali national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center (KCIPC) in Karnes City, Texas, Nov. 13. An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death. Subash Shrestha, 34, a citizen of Nepal, entered the United States at or near Lukeville, Arizona   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56843) involving Core Laboratories LP, Abilene, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Core Laboratories LP Region: 4 City: Abilene State: TX License #: L 03835 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Eric Simpson Notification Date: 11/09/2023 Notification Time: 13:45 [ET] Event Date: 11/08/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56843) involving Core Laboratories LP, Abilene, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Core Laboratories LP Region: 4 City: Abilene State: TX License #: L 03835 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Eric Simpson Notification Date: 11/09/2023 Notification Time: 13:45 [ET] Event Date: 11/08/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56833) involving Paradigm Consultants Inc., Katy, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Paradigm Consultants Inc Region: 4 City: Katy State: TX License #: L04875 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 11/04/2023 Notification Time: 23:16 [ET] Event Date: 11/04/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Dat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56848) involving South Texas Nuclear Plant: * * * Facility: South Texas Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Luke Netardus HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol Notification Date: 11/10/2023 Notification Time: 22:52 [ET] Event Date: 11/10/2023 Event Time: 14:13 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/10/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 5  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56861) 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: Neil Rocha HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard Notification Date: 11/16/2023 Notification Time: 21:30 [ET] Event Date: 11/16/2023 Event Time: 15:41 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/16/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50.72  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: On Nov. 4, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan traveled to Austin, Texas, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC). The award was presented during GAACC's 2023 Ovation Gala, an event held to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of inspirational Asian leaders and their contributions to society and c  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2023-30) on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * We are pleased to inform you that the Federal Home Loan Banks' Office of Finance (OF) has published the Third Quarter 2023 Combined Financial Report for the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks. A copy of the report is available here (https://www.fhlb-of.com/ofweb_userWeb/resources/2023Q3CFR.pdf). If you have an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Nov. 13, 2023, on the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 5893), which was introduced by Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas: * * * The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 5893, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year (FY) ending Septembe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Nov. 13, 2023, on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 5894), which was introduced by Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas: * * * The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 5894, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Rela  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields. Brig. Gen. Terrence Adams, deputy principal cyber   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Chair Gary Gensler at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association event: * * * As is customary, I'd like to note that my views are my own as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and I am not speaking on behalf of my fellow Commissioners or the staff. It's good to be with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Fall is in the air. Halloween is behind us. Foo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - With open season for federal benefits now underway, service members can for the first time take advantage of the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA. Federal benefits open season runs Nov. 13 through Dec. 11, and eligible service members and civilians who want to sign up for a DCFSA can do so at www.fs  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi - As Second Air Force begins efforts to modernize and transform the Air Force's basic and technical training to keep pace with modern-day, near-peer competitors, the Numbered Air Force will incorporate human performance aspects into its plans to optimize an Airman's success in training and for th  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By 2d Lt. Lauren Niemi, 80th FTW Public Affairs In September 2023, six Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training First Assignment Instructor Pilots were invited to Greece by the Hellenic Air Force to participate in a first-of-its-kind cultural and knowledge exchange. The trip was primarily billed as instructor development for FAIPs. ENJJPT instructs a multinational group of students, most of whom have   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: MACAPA, Brazil - A clear and concise exchange of information has always been vital to any successful military operation. Staying connected in the field can sometimes be the difference between life and death. Military forces often use advanced and proprietary technologies to facilitate this communication. However, ensuring compatibi  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An El Paso man pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso to one count of distribution of fentanyl, causing death or serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Christian Torres, 24, was the supplier of counterfeit M-30 pills containing fentanyl at his residence on March 4, 2022. Torres and another user consumed the pills, which led to the overdose and de  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: A Fabens, Texas woman who was responsible for a car crash that killed a Mexican citizen she was transporting within the U.S. illegally was sentenced today to 16 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. In July, Raquel Delgado Chavez, 39, pleaded guilty to transportation of an illegal alie  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute nearly 4,000 grams of drugs, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jorge Delgado-Santacruz pleaded guilty Nov. 29, 2022. U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal has now ordered Delgado-Santacruz to serve 180 months in prison  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 34-year-old Houston resident and felon has been ordered to federal prison for illegal purchase and trafficking of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury convicted Jose Abraham Nicanor May 11 on all 13 counts as charged following a three-day trial. He was also convicted for possessing a firearm after a previous felony for armed r  more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 37-year-old Laredo resident has been sentenced for possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and conspiracy to possess intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jaime Jesus Esquivel pleaded guilty June 6, admitting, in part, to producing and illegally exporting fully automatic firearms to Mexico   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 48-year-old Katy resident has been sentenced to prison for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Kay Le Farmer pleaded guilty March 22. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks has now ordered Farmer to serve 56 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by two years of supervised release. At the hearing,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Two individuals have been charged with making threats against federal judges in the Northern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. First, Alice Marie Pence, 67, of Port Charlotte, Florida, was charged with transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce and with intending to   more

MCALLEN, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 22-year-old Mission resident has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens resulting in the death of one, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Julio Garza IV pleaded guilty Feb. 15. U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez has now ordered Garza to serve 45 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of s  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Two women who purchased firearms for a member of a Mexican drug cartel have been sentenced to a combined 18 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Cassandra Gonzalez, 51, and Imajah Tierra Cervantes, her 29-year-old daughter, were indicted in March. Ms. Gonzales pleaded guilty in June   more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release: A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in COVID-19 economic assistance loans. According to court documents, Ganiyu Abayomi Jimoh, 30, of Houston, Texas, conspired with others to commit wire fraud by opening numerous bank accounts in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties using other individuals' personal identifying information  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Uber ride-sharing has been authorized to provide transportation services to Department of Defense members at Joint Base San Antonio installations.  Uber drivers that have been pre-vetted at one of the Visitor Control Centers operated by the 502nd Security Forces Group and issued a Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS, credential may acc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By T. T. Parish Team members with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) completed a field operational assessment Nov. 5 at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, testing the field-worthiness of the Prolonged Care Augmentation Detachment (PCAD) medical equipment set (MES). The USAMMDA Medical Field Systems Project Management Office team partnered with test officers belonging to the U.S. Army Medical  more