JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Army's recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course. Once they graduate, these Soldiers will provide the Army with a voluntary group of permanent and skilled talent acquisition technicians. "We see this as a major shift in transforming ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- 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, Office of Field Operations officers at Laredo Port of Entry's World Trade Bridge this weekend seized more than $233,000 in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline officers continue to maintain their vigilance while examining express consignment goods and uncovered a significant methamphetamin  more

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, May 30 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa issued the following news: By Senior Master Sgt. Dan Heaton, USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs More than 100 Airmen from across Europe attended the first-ever U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Support Staff (CSS) Summit here May 9-10. The summit was modeled after CSS Inspire, a career field-wide gathering taking place each year at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. "The travel and the cost to   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas today announced that Karel Mertens has been named director of research and senior vice president in charge of the Statistics Department. Mertens is currently senior economic policy advisor at the Dallas Fed and has served as interim director of research since February. In his new position, he will lead the Dallas Fed's effort to grow research thoug  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Today, May 28, as part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of five recipients from across the country for grants to tackle the climate crisis by reclaiming and destroying hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning. Collectively, recipients will receiv  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: HOUSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston field office, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, repatriated an unlawfully present Salvadoran fugitive wanted for aggravated homicide and illicit groups (gang membership) May 24. Is  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, May 30 -- 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 Wing honorary commanders were immersed in the 17th Mission Support Group, May 23. The 17 MSG plays a crucial role in ensuring mission success at Goodfellow by empowering Airmen and adapting to global changes. This group manages six squadrons, providing comprehensive logistic and personnel sup  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster, who was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas when protesting racial injustice. A jury found Perry guilty of murder in April 2023, but earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbot  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 (TNSres) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of seven attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting Ohio voters challenging a state law that makes it a crime to help others return absentee and mail-in ballots in most situations. The law makes it a felony to return or possess another voter's absentee or mail-in ballot, with narrow exceptions for postal workers or cer  more

LULING, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Zedler Mill Foundation will make repairs to the historic Fritz Zedler House, thanks to a $20,336 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and City of Luling. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $5,084 in matching funds from the foundation, will allow the foundation to repair and paint the exterior of the 124-year-old guesthouse. "There's a lot of peeling paint, h  more

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $15,708 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative will enable Hays County Emergency Services District #6 to purchase new automated external defibrillators. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $10,855 in matching funds from the district, will buy four new AEDs for emergency-response vehicles at a recently renovated fire st  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of seven attorneys general in filing a brief in League of Women Voters of Ohio v. LaRose opposing an Ohio law that makes it a crime to help others return absentee ballots in most situations. The law makes it a felony to return or possess another voter's absentee ballot unless the person doing so is a postal worker o  more

NEW YORK, May 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 13 attorneys general today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster, who was protesting racial injustice when he was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas. A jury found Mr. Perry guilty of murder in April 2023, but earlier this month, Texas Governor G  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Julian Beavers, age 37, an inmate at the United States Penitentiary in Canaan (USP Canaan), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, and Feniqua Walker, age 30, Fort Worth, Texas, were indicted on May 28, 2024, by a federal grand jury on charges for attempting to provide fentanyl  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As summer approaches and permanent change of station (PCS) season kicks into high gear, many military families find themselves preparing to move to a new duty location. Amid all the packing and planning, it's important to make sure your TRICARE coverage is ready to move with you. "Moving is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event," said Shane Pham, an analys  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Did your child recently graduate high school or college? Congratulations! While you help them get ready for their next steps, you may have questions about how their health coverage options will change. "When your child graduates or celebrates certain milestones or birthdays, their TRICARE health plan options may change," said Debra Fisher, a health sy  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The United States Senate confirmed Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force May 23, clearing the way for her to become the Department's second highest-ranking civilian leader. President Joe Biden selected Dalton for the post Sept. 21, 2023. "I'm excited to welcome Melissa to our 'One Team.' Her expertise and experience are what we ne  more

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 29 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 26-page audit report (No. A-06-20-50922) on May 17, 2024, entitled "Disability Payments to Beneficiaries or Recipients Receiving Illinois or Texas Workers' Compensation Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM To: Martin O'Malley, Commissioner From: Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General Subject: Disability Payments to Beneficiaries or Recipients Receiving Illinois or Texas   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Customs and Border Protection may hold noncitizens in short-term custody in facilities along the southwest border. CBP is to collect their personal property, store it, and return it when they're released. CBP has guidance for handling personal property, but some of it is unclear, resulting in field locations interpreting it differently. For example, some locat  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Customs and Border Protection may hold noncitizens in short-term custody in facilities along the southwest border. CBP is to collect their personal property, store it, and return it when they're released. CBP has guidance for handling personal property, but some of it is unclear, resulting in field locations interpreting it differently. For example, some locat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the availability of the Texas Open Education Resources (OER) textbooks, to begin a public feedback process. House Bill (HB) 1605 (88th Regular Session) directed the TEA to develop a set of state-owned instructional materials, Texas OER textbooks, to support teachers and improve student academic outcomes. These optional textbooks will help school  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials that were unveiled this morning: "Last year, the Texas Legislature passed and I signed a law that directed the Texas Education Agency to purchase and develop instructional materials that will bring students back to the basics of education and provide the nec  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A major source of supply in the Carrollton juvenile fentanyl overdose case, which has claimed the lives of four children to date, was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Julio Gonzales, Jr., a 19-year-old who called himself "J-Money," was charged via criminal complaint in July 2023.   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 30 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Leaders at The Texas A&M University System announced plans Wednesday to bring the latest nuclear reactors to the Texas A&M-RELLIS. John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M System, said the System seeks to provide a platform for companies to test the latest reactors and technologies. It also will address the pressing need for increased power supply.  more

NEW YORK, May 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on May 28, 2024: * * * Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We hope everyone had a restful and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. I want to start by thanking all our service members and all our veterans for all they have done for our nation and thank you to all for al  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. and Central American military leaders gathered in El Salvador, May 21, to reaffirm their shared commitment to regional security and to renew partner-nation engagement and training opportunities for the upcoming years. The multinational forum, hosted by U.S. Army South, served as the 19th edition of the U.S.-El Salvador army-to-army staff talks an  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert: Effective May 6, 2024, all Forms I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, filed for following to join refugees (FTJ-R) are being processed at the USCIS International Operations Division rather than the Asylum Vetting Center. Any pending Form I-730 FTJ-R petitions filed by refugee petitioners will be automatically transferred from the Asylum Vetting Center to USC  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle via teleconference by National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on May 29, 2024: * * * MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us today for our on-the-record gaggle with Mr. John Kirby, who's our NSC -- I always mess up your title, sir, sorry -- (laughs) -- communications advisor. He's going to start with a brief topper, and then we'll go ahead and get to your questions. MR. KIRBY: G  more