JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In one of the military's finest traditions, Soldiers, leaders, Families and friends of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade, welcomed back an exceptional leader and bid farewell to another during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 11. Col. Kenneth Bulthuis assumed c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, completed his final military Unit Training Assembly drill weekend for the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 1 and 2. He is set to formally retire from the United States Air Force on July 4, 2024. For his farewell he wanted to visit the groups, squadrons, flights, and look h  more

PELL CITY, Alabama, June 12 -- Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair issued the following news on June 11, 2024: Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Allied Mineral Products LLC (Allied) is investing $23.5 million to launch an expansion of its Pell City plant that produces a variety of heat containment refractory products used in industrial applications. Allied executives and employees joined state and local officials today in groundbreaking ceremonies at the site.   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes and 42 other state attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. "Today's settlement is a significant victory for Arizonans and consumers nationwide," said Attorney General Mayes. "For decades, Johnson & Joh  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - May 2024": * * * Area prices up 0.1 percent in May and 3.2 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South rose 0.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The monthly increase in the  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Area - May 2024": * * * Area prices rose 1.0 percent in April and May, up 5.0 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.0 percent for the t  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 29, 2024, entitled "Houston Area Employment - April 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX, metropolitan area increased by 80,700 over the year in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the lo  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 13 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Zach Wright The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is commemorating the Army's 249th birthday by giving away more than $12,000 in tactical gear prizes to shoppers. From June 14 to July 14, authorized shoppers 18 and older worldwide can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance at more than 115 prizes. No purchase is necessary to win. Prizes include: * Bose S1 Pro+ wireless PA s  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, June 12 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is leading a coalition of 17 states in a lawsuit against a Biden administration rule that allows temporary farm workers in the country on H-2A visas to unionize. Under federal law, American farm workers are prohibited from collective bargaining. "Once again, Joe Biden is putting America last. He's giving political benefits to foreign workers while American worke  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Sean Schroeder, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs An intense emotional experience in childhood can set in motion a clear career path. This was the case with Kristen Beltran, who currently runs Goodfellow's legal assistance office. She vividly recalled a conversation she had with her mother, who was a substitute teacher when she was in the fourth grade. Beltran reme  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron (HCOS) Airmen bid farewell to Lt. Col. Neil Boots and welcomed the new commander, Lt. Col. Daniel Griffith, during a change of command ceremony here, June 7, 2024. Col. Angela Lacek, 47th Medical Group commander, presided over the ceremony, leading the tr  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role as a foot guide in a deadly alien smuggling conspiracy where he threatened witnesses to cover up his involvement after one migrant died from heat exposure in the New Mexico desert. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, on July 18, 2023, Texas Department of Publ  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Ray McPadden to serve as the superintendent of Mojave National Preserve in Kelso, Calif., starting July 28, 2024. McPadden most recently served as the superintendent of Kobuk Valley National Park, Noatak National Preserve, and Cape Krusenstern National Monument, which span 9 million acres of Alaska's B  more

MCALLEN, Texas, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Multiple local residents have been sentenced for narcotics trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Gabriel Ortiz, 31, Francisco Ortiz, 53, and Adbento Guerrero, 62, all of McAllen; and Alonzo Rolando Garza, 42, Edinburg, had all previously pleaded guilty. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now imposed a 144-month-term of imprisonment for Gab  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 45-year-old Houston area resident has pleaded guilty to fraudulently applying for and receiving a newly rebuilt house worth $314,000, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Christopher Montealegre admitted to one count of theft of government funds after he knowingly applied for relief intended for victims the hurricane impacted through a program the U.S. Depar  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- 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 is distributing more than $14 million in Clean Vessel Act grants to improve water quality and increase opportunities for fishing, shellfish harvests and safe swimming in the nation's waterways. By helping recreational boaters properly dispose of sewage, this year's grants will improve conditions for local communities, wildlife and recr  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: Today, the U.S. Postal Service helped raise awareness of the plight of sea turtles with new Protect Sea Turtles Forever stamps. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held at the Texas State Aquarium. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #ProtectSeaTurtlesStamps. "Sea turtles are majestic creatures who play an important role in marine ecosystems," said David Camp, who is the USPS  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you considering having children? If you're trying to get pregnant, but haven't been able to, you may have questions about how TRICARE can help. "If you're struggling to conceive, it's important to find out what might be causing you or your partner to struggle with infertility," said Elan Green, chief of the Medical Benefits and Reimbursement Bran  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on June 10, 2024, at a Juneteenth concert: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good evening. What a joy it is to be with everyone tonight. (Applause.) And, oh, what my eyes behold. Happy Juneteenth, everybody. Happy Juneteenth. (Applause.) So, we are here to celebrate America's newest national holiday. And it is wonderful to be with so many extraord  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Daniel Peterson, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine assumed responsibility as 88th Air Base Wing command chief from Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales during a change of responsibility ceremony June 11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Col. Dustin Richards, 88 ABW and installation commander, pres  more