SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Maintenance wasn't the intended career of Capt. Nicholas Schwab, 362nd Training Squadron Director of Operations, when he graduated from the Air Force Academy. But, roughly nine years into his career, he loves it. "It's rewarding because generating airpower is pretty fantastic," he said. "It's filled with some of the hardest working  more

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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support 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  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Oct. 1. The FY24 SRB program consists of 73 Air Force Specialty Codes, and none were removed from last year's program. If an Airman's AFSC is included in the FY24 list, they are eligible for a SRB. Since no FY23 SRB-eligible career fields were removed in the FY2  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force selected 1,366 active duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, NC and MSC). Lieutenant Colonel (P0524A) selection statistics: LAF-Air Operations and Special Warfare: 547 selected out of 1,145 considered. LAF-Combat Support: 280 selected out of 472 considered. LAF-F  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force selected 1,366 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, NC and MSC). Lieutenant Colonel (P0524A) selection statistics: - LAF-Air Operations and Special Warfare: 547 selected out of 1,145 considered. - LAF-Combat Support: 280 selected out of 472 considered. - LAF-Force Modernization: 123 selected out of 276   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Zach Wright Experts are predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2024 and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is standing ready to take care of any affected military communities. In anticipation of the official start of the hurricane season June 1, the Exchange has worked with local commands to ensure PXs and BXs are ready to support potential recovery and relief missions. Exchange  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 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

DALLAS, Texas, May 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation * * * The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. EPA selected the Quitman school district to  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EAGLE PASS, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $214,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. "Securing the passenger environment is a critical mission for CBP and this cocaine seizure underscores the need for our officers to stay ever-vigilant and aware of th  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

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- 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 Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized more than $370,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. "Our officers in the passenger vehicle environment continue to exercise great vigilance and their determination and effective use of technology and canines helped zero-in on this cocaine  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

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

EL PASO, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's El Paso Division issued the following news release: DEA and its local law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unused medications during the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27, 2024. The El Paso Division collected 2,086 pounds in West Texas and 4,622 pounds in New Mexico. "Once again, the communities we serve answered the call by bringing us their unneeded, unwanted, or   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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: On May 24, 2024, the Department of Defense approved a new policy to cover the transportation or shipment of breast milk for Service members during a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS. Service members who are breastfeeding their child up to 12 months old and who are on PCS can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for commercial shipping, excess baggage fees, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on May 30, 2024: By Matthew Olay, DOD News The Army has inaugurated a new modular metal parts facility in Mesquite, Texas, the Pentagon announced today. Among an assortment of production capabilities, the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility will increase the Army's ability to produce 155 mm munitions, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters during a briefing. "The Army is spending m  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation * * * The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. EPA selected Granite to receive $690,000, T  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation * * * The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. EPA selected the KIPP East Community to rec  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation * * * The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. EPA selected Oakland ISD to receive 690,000  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation * * * The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. EPA selected the Albuquerque Public School   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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command 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 commander shar  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

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: A federal jury convicted a Texas doctor today for causing the submission of over $70 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic tests ordered through a telemarketing scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, David M. Young, M.D., 61, of Fredericksburg, signed thousands of medical records and prescriptions for ort  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: A Texas man pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, and a Texas women pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud both in connection with a wide-ranging scheme to defraud the IRS. In all, seven defendants have now pleaded guilty to this scheme that sought over $111 million in fraudulent tax refunds. Accordi  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: A Texas pharmacy owner was sentenced today to four years and four months in prison and ordered to pay over $59 million in restitution for paying illegal kickbacks and engaging in a money laundering conspiracy. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Richard Hall, 53, of Fort Worth, worked with others to create and market expensive compounded medications, which are inten  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas unsealed a grand jury indictment today charging a Texas man with federal dogfighting violations. Jesus Allen Stephens, of Waskom, Texas, made his initial appearance in court today. He is charged with participating in a major dogfighting event in November 2021 in Waskom, possessing fighting dogs and fighting dogs in an April 2021 dog f  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana issued the following news release: United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that four defendants involved in a drug distribution conspiracy have all been sentenced. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. sentenced the four defendants as follows: Kendrick D. Riggins, 46, of El Campo, Texas, was sentenced to 108 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. R  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:24-cv-622; S.D. Texas filed Feb. 22, 2024) involving Tyler Loudon: * * * On May 28, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas entered a final judgment against Tyler Loudon of Houston, Texas. As alleged in the SEC's complaint filed on February 22, 2024, Loudon misappropriated material, nonpublic information regarding the proposed acquisition of TravelCenters of Ame  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Victor J. Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine, was an honored guest at three commencement ceremonies this month, delivering addresses at the Emory University School of Medicine and the Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine. Dzau received honorary degrees from Emory and Tulane University. On May 10, Dzau delivered the keynote address at the Emory University School of Medicine MD D  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: To Gold Star family members and everyone mourning a fallen American hero today, please know that we bow our heads in sorrow along with you, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. Austin, President Joe Biden and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., provided remarks today at a Memorial Day observance at Arling  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

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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. Justin Hosford, assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on May 20, 2024. To settle the estate of the deceased, Lt. Col. David Salas, assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force, has been appointed as Summary Courts Officer, or SCO. Any persons having a claim f  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, May 29 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Maintenance wasn't the intended career of Capt. Nicholas Schwab, 362nd Training Squadron Director of Operations, when he graduated from the Air Force Academy. But, roughly nine years into his career, he loves it. "It's rewarding because generating airpower is pretty fantastic," he said. "It's filled with some of the hardest working, most dedicat  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 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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Dallas man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 84 months in prison for conspiracy to transport undocumented noncitizens. According to court documents, Sedrick Zelitis Smith, 47, was a member of a human smuggling organization, coordinating transport of migrants who arrived in Laredo from Mexico, serving as the go-between for organization leadership   more

MCALLEN, Texas, May 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 37-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to import narcotics through the Rio Grande Valley for further distribution into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Shaun Michael Simmons pleaded guilty Oct. 11, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Simmons to serve 135 m  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

ALPINE, Texas, May 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in Pecos to 97 months in prison for intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, Sandra Araceli Diaz Vazquez, 37, of Chihuahua, Mexico, was suspected of delivering narcotics within the U.S. On Dec. 5, 2023, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop along Interstate 20 near Co  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 24 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Uvalde shooting in Texas: * * * Two years ago, 19 beautiful children and two selfless teachers were killed in their classrooms during a senseless mass shooting carried out with a weapon of war. They should still be with us - playing sports, creating art, dancing, laughing, learning, teaching, and making new memories with their families and friends. Today, we are remembering their   more