JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $100 million construction project for a water treatment plant and pump station to establish a long-term, sustainable water supply from the Snake River to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The project, critical to strengthening the Mountain Home mission, will provide a resilient water so  more

FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina, May 31 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Walter T. Ham U.S. Army Soldiers and units come together every year to participate in a wide variety of all-Army competitions. Beyond the competitors and units, it takes a team of leaders and support personnel to ensure safe and successful competitions. The all-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year was no exception when EOD teams representing the 52nd EOD Group, 71st EOD Group, U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-1067) on May 30, 2024, entitled "Productivity by State - 2023": * * * Labor productivity in the private nonfarm sector increased in 36 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Output increased in 47 states and the District and declined in Delaware, Iowa, and South Dakota. Hours worked increased in 42 states and the District. Alaska experienced the  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: * * * Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak Risk to general public remains low * * * A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A(H5N1) in U.S. dairy cows. None of t  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed Enrique Martinez Garcia to lead the Bank's research on international economic issues. The appointment follows Martinez Garcia's recent executive promotion to economic policy advisor. In this new role, Martinez Garcia will manage the contributions of the Dallas Fed's international research group to economic briefings and publications an  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 31 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded Texas businesses and residents of the July 1, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, hail and straight-line winds in Jasper county that occurred April 8 - 26.  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 31 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in seven Texas counties of the July 1, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caus  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: DEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in North Texas on a felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. "Our frontline officers continue to maintain strict vigilance. Their attention to detail and dedication to the border security mission resulted in this significant apprehension,"   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript of a news briefing on May 30, 2024, by Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh: * * * DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY SABRINA SINGH: Let me just get organized here. All right, so just a few things at the top and then happy to take your questions. Yesterday, the Army announced the opening of the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines Facility in Mesquite, Texas, which will provide an increase to our capacity and cap  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston apprehended a Russian fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for large-scale fraud by an organized group. Deportation officers arrested the 34-year-old Russian fugitive near his residence in Chestnut Hill May 20. "This individual was apparently part of an organized fraud group who is being s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As Col. Lauren Courchaine bids farewell to her role within the 37th Training Wing, it's a moment for reflection and celebration. She envisioned a dynamic and resilient organization that fostered a culture of inclusiveness and respect; was innovative and committed to professional development; and was high performing in every aspect of the mission. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following public funding document on May 29, 2024: * * * On May 16, 2024, the Commission certified that Mike Pence is eligible to receive federal matching funds in connection with seeking the Republican Party nomination for president for 2024. Certification of eligibility To become eligible for matching funds, candidates must submit Candidate and Committee Agreements and Certifications, as well as raise a threshold amount of $1  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Willie Cooper III assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Lauren Courchaine May 30, during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, 2nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and acknowledged the pivotal mission of the wing, citing the many accomplishments a  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57146) 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: Randall Maus HQ OPS Officer: Natalie Starfish Notification Date: 05/26/2024 Notification Time: 13:52 [ET] Event Date: 05/26/2024 Event Time: 07:20 [CDT] Last Update Date: 05/26/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section:  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 31 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on May 30, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma has sent a Type 1 swift water rescue team to Texas to assist in the ongoing flood response. The team includes 16 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from Oklahoma City and Tulsa fire departments, along with boats and equipment. They are deploying in response to an Emergency Management   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36759) entitled "Tarantula Corp. - Acquisition of Control Exemption - Texas Central Railroad Co.": * * * Digest:/1 This decision authorizes Tarantula Corporation to acquire the controlling stock of Texas Central Railroad Company. By petition filed on March 22, 2024, Tarantula Corporation (Tarantula), seeks an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior app  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 31 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release: BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas A&M University System has partnered with the Jed Foundation to improve mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs at all 11 universities in the system. "About 75 percent of our students have indicated that they have great challenges in dealing with mental health as they go through college and trying to achieve the dream they have of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: On May 15, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa, located in Austin, Texas, from operating an illicit massage business on Pond Springs Road. The lawsuit was filed after an investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General's ("OAG") Human Trafficking Unit found evidence of illicit sexual activity occurri  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Gwendolyn Gibbs, 72, owner of the Houston-area Daybreak Rehabilitation Center, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $15 million health care fraud and kickback scheme. Gibbs was also ordered to pay $8,680,380 in restitution to government health care programs and will be subject to three years of supervised release following her priso  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added five counties to the state's disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather. The counties added today include Dallas, Fannin, Hockley, Lynn, and Rockwall. Additional counties may be added at a later date as damage assessments are completed. "Texas is adding five counties to the state's disaster declaration to ensure Texans have   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today toured Texas' new Forward Operating Base and welcomed the first 300 Texas National Guard soldiers moving into the base camp in Eagle Pass. Following the tour, the Governor held a press conference highlighting Texas' historic border security efforts and outlining how the new base camp will help soldiers deployed on Operation Lone Star more effectively respond to President Joe Biden's  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 512,300 illegal immigrant apprehen  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 31 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Sunoco v. Honolulu, asking the nation's high court to hear arguments in a case where state courts have mistakenly allowed local jurisdictions to bind energy policies and promotions of companies engaging in interstate and international commerce. The City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Honolulu B  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 31 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following agency statement on May 30, 2024: * * * The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, cou  more