RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, and U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, AFRS command chief, welcomed 36 educators, civic leaders, and influencers from across the nation to Joint Base San Antonio June 10-14, 2024. The educational tour is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the diverse opportunities availabl  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement in response to today's ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Moyle v. United States dismissing the case as improvidently granted and lifting its stay of an order by the U.S. District Court of the District of Idaho. Today's decision temporarily allows pregnant people in Idaho   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion dismissing the petitions for certiorari in Moyle v. United States and United States v. Idaho as improvidently granted. The cases involve the interplay between the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires Medicare-funded hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment for patients with emergency me  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: On any given day, 82nd Training Support Squadron Senior Airman Isaiah Demillo, Country Liaison, International Military Student Office, surveys his surroundings and thinks about ways to make things better, smarter or faster. Senior Airman Isaiah Demillo displays the Demillo Rigger's Tourniquet Belt June 6, 2024 at Sheppard Air Force Base. Demillo created a prototype with the assistan  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Get to know the March Airman of the Month, Senior Airman Brent Caronongan, 97th Force Support Squadron food services shift leader. Where are you from? I am from the Philippines and moved to Michigan when I was 6 years old. Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the military at a later age (26) and did not want to be 40 years old and regret not joining just to see what could hav  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 29 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Seattle District issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Brig. Gen. William C. "Bill" Hannan, Jr. assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division in a ceremony at Bonneville Lock and Dam on the Columbia River today. Brig. Gen. Geoff Van Epps, who led the division since 2021, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. William Graham, deputy Chief of Engineers and deputy commanding general of the U.S. Arm  more

OAKLAND, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Rob Bonta led 20 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief in States of Texas and Montana v. Becerra et al., opposing the State of Texas and Montana's motion for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and stay of agency action against the Biden administration's 2024 Final Rule implementing Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 20-state coalition of state attorneys general, is strongly urging the United States Senate to pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, or the ICC Act. The legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis, deters the International Criminal Court from further efforts to assert unlawful authority. Attorney Gen  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. EPA, temporarily staying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent rule implementing the "Good Neighbor Provision" of the Clean Air Act to limit cross-state ozone pollution into states like Connecticut. "This disappointing decision is a serious setba  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing celebrated 52 joint service graduates who earned their associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force at the Powell Event Center, on June 21. Celebrating CCAF graduates U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, gives closing remarks to the graduates during a Community College of the Air Force graduation in the Powell  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is proposing a new non-rule air quality standard permit for natural gas fired electric generating units (NG EGUs). The public can make comments and participate in a public meeting on this proposed permit. The proposed standard permit would provide a preconstruction authorization that may be used by any NG EGU complying with the standard  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Courtney Hjaltman was sworn in today as commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Commissioner Hjaltman was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 24, 2024 and previously served as the chief executive and public counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC). "I want to thank Governor Abbott for his confidence and for the opportunity to continue   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on June 27, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Tie Dye Fur Toy Trunk Storage Chests Hazard: The toy trunk storage chests do not contain a lid support feature or ventilation holes, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 27, 2024 Units: About 990 Consumer Contact: At Home by email at productrecalls@athome.com, toll-free at 888-688-8426 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monda  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on June 27, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD heat pumps Hazard: A power interruption in the heat pump can result in the product providing heat when the power resumes, despite the thermostat being in cooling mode, posing a risk of excessive heat exposure to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 27, 2024 Units: About 56,000 (In addition, about 5,5  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Commerce announces the appointment of 22 new and returning members to six of the regional fishery management councils. Appointments to the Pacific and North Pacific fishery management councils will be announced later this summer. The Secretary of Commerce made appointments for open council seats from the governors' lists of nominees. Council members represent diverse gro  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following dissent on June 27, 2024, by Commissioner Allison Clements on a decision (Docket No. CP22-495-001) involving Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co.: * * * I dissent from today's Rehearing Order[1] for the same two reasons I dissented from the Certificate Order.[2] First, the administrative record is insufficient to support the majority's conclusion that the Texas to Louisiana Project (P  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced criminal charges against thirty-eight defendants in connection with alleged health care fraud schemes prosecuted in the Southern District of Florida. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Hector Villarreal (36, Pasadena, TX) with possession with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. If convicted, Villarreal faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Villarreal that the United   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key board appointments. BOARD APPOINTMENTS EDUCATION BOARD OF VISITORS OF CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY * LTC. Kevin J. Callanan MA, CFRE, of Stephens City, Principal, CES, LLC * Jennifer Dunn of Yorktown, Vice President of Communications, Newport News Shipbuilding * Keith Windle of Midlothian, Senior Vice President of Admi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Pamela Everhart to serve on the Massport Board of Directors. Everhart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, and Impact at Fidelity Investments. "Pamela Everhart is a highly respected business and community leader who understands the essential role that Massport plays in   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Thirty U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held June 21, 2024. Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) is a training program that helps prepare prospective military pilots. Upon completion of the program, graduates earn their silver wings as Air Force aviators. The guest speaker at the Cla  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara, Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein * * * House lawmakers, families and advocates this week renewed their call to pass legislation that addresses anti-bullying policies in Pennsylvania schools. At a Capitol news conference on Monday, the family of Sammy Teusch, a child who was bullied at his school in Indiana and died by suicide o  more

BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following commentary on June 27, 2024: * * * We must Protect Idaho's Water Sovereignty by Following the Law, Protecting Farmers, Conserving the Resource Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Cou  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Academy of Engineering issued the following news release: Seventy-six highly accomplished, early-career engineers have been selected to participate in the 2024 The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, a signature activity of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Engineers who are performing exceptional research and technical work in a variety of disciplines will come together to share new techniques and approaches across fields, facili  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland returned an indictment yesterday charging a Pennsylvania man for defrauding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) of approximately $16 million in federal grant funds. According to court documents, Hoau-Yan Wang, 67, was a tenured medical professor at a public university's medical school, as well as a paid advisor and consultant to a p  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with schemes to defraud health care benefit programs and misuse of controlled substances in the Western District of Kentucky. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Grants of up to $50,000 available to nonprofit groups and first responders * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. LCRA awa  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 28 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: President Biden's unlawful LNG ban has now hit Ukraine in the middle of its war with Russia. Ukraine struck a major LNG deal with Virginia-based Venture Global, which has multiple facilities in Louisiana. This deal with Venture Global's Plaquemines facility would allow Ukraine to purchase up to two million metric tons of gas each year to power the country, and bring millions of dollars of rev  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Theresa A. Kordish, D.O. has admitted in a plea agreement to costing Medicare over $794,000, by using a telehealth application to improperly approve orders for medical braces and genetic testing. The charges filed in this case are part of the U.S. Justice Dep  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, United States Attorney Todd Gee announced criminal charges against a defendant in connection with an alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from a scheme to pay kickbacks to a mark  more

BILLINGS, Montana, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana, announced criminal charges against a Whitefish physician in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and other government health program. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Selliniger, District of New Jersey, announced criminal charges against 13 defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. "It d  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has awarded a contract to Leidos, Inc. of Reston, Virginia, to provide mission support for the agency's International Space Station Program, Artemis campaign, and more. The Cargo Mission Contract 4 has a total potential value of $476.5 million, with a base period from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2026, followed by three option periods. The contract includes a cost-plus-fixed-fee core with an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-qualit  more

LAKEWOOD, Colorado, June 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Colorado Field Office issued the following news release: COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Colorado's principal crop planted area, which includes acreage planted to all major crops and those expected to be cut for all hay, is down 2 percent from 2023 to 5.81 million acres, according to the June 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultura  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent and two prohibition notices in June 2024. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Orders: * Tracy Mikulencak, a former employee of A+ Federal Credit Union in Austin, Texas, agreed and consented to the issu  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Alexis Rodriguez, 22, of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced June 26, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Rodriguez to 108 months' imprisonment. There is no pa  more

FORT CARSON, Colorado, June 29 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By John Switzer, Fort Carson Public Affairs Office The 4th Engineer Battalion welcomed incoming commander Lt. Col. Douglas L. Morton and bid farewell to outgoing commander Lt. Col. Jason A. Meier during a ceremony held at Founders Field June 21, 2024. The change of command is a ceremony esteemed with tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes command and authority by passing the uni  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news on June 28, 2024: At their meeting yesterday, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education elected former State Representative Dennis Casey of Morrison as chair of the board; attorney Courtney Warmington of Edmond, vice chair; retired Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven W. Taylor of McAlester, secretary; and telecommunications chief executive officer Dustin Hilliary, assistant se  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service launched a new, state-of-the-art Northeast Oyster Breeding Center in June 2024. The center is an investment that will bolster shellfish farming in the Northeast. Scientists will use advanced selective breeding methods to develop better-performing lines of Eastern oysters to boost production. They aim to breed  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement celebrating NorSun's decision to invest in Oklahoma. "Oklahoma is the most business friendly state in the nation, and companies from around the world are taking notice," said Gov. Stitt. "I'm thrilled that Oklahomans will benefit from hundreds of new jobs in the Tulsa area and a $620 million capital investment. Our busin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that occurred in the following primary counties in Kansas, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: Small nonfarm businesses in four Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Kansas and Texas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loan  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: Small nonfarm businesses in 20 Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenu  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Since it was founded in 1969 by President Nixon, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has been committed to its mission of promoting the growth of minority business enterprises through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research. This mission is grounded in the knowledge that achieving the full potential of the U.S. economy requires that every Ame  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In a heartening display of unity and support, Team Maxwell came together for a 4.2-mile ruck in honor of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 21, 2024. This event was more than just a physical challenge; it was an opportunity for Airmen to connect, share experiences, and reinforce the message that no one must navigate their struggle  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnec  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Worker's Compensation Program, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation ("DOL-DEEOIC"). The charges filed in federal court are part of the Ju  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: Bus Collision Reporting Category: School Safety Next Steps: LEAs should complete the Bus Collision Reporting System survey * * * Overview The Texas Education Agency uses an annual survey to collect information on collisions involving school buses operated or contracted for use by school systems. This To the Administrator Addressed prov  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: ESSER III Closeout, ARP Liquidation Extension, and Pre-Payment Flexibility Category: ESSER Grant Compliance Next Steps: Share information with program, grant, and business staff. This letter provides an overview of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER III) closeout procedures and related compl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: Middle School Advanced Math Programs Update Category: Curriculum and Instruction Next Steps: Share with middle school campus administrators and counselors Beginning no later than the 2024-2025 school year, each school district and open-enrollment charter school must develop an advanced mathematics program for middle school students that is designe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on June 27, 2024: * * * Subject: School Safety Vendor Technology Directory Category: Information Next Steps: Share with all educational service center (ESC) and district safety personnel * * * Overview The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to improve the safety and security of school facilities for staff,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as amended on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Monday, May 20, 2024, Sunday, May 26, 2024, Thursday, May 30, 2024, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and Thursday, June 13, 2024, certifying that the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas--Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and WHEREAS, I amended the aforementioned procl  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: A Lufkin man was sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Johnathan Edward Brandt, 38, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison b  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: A gang-affiliated murder suspect has been charged with possessing multiple Glock switches, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Jamarion White, 19, was charged by the feds via criminal complaint with possession of a machinegun and was arrested Thursday evening. He was subsequently charged by the state with the Ju  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Several local residents and others are now charged in six separate cases in the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) with varying counts related to the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. "The enforcement actions, including one against a Houston-area lab that is alleged to have fraudulently  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: Two El Paso women have been sentenced in a federal court in El Paso prison for their roles in the fentanyl poisoning death of a 19-year-old single mother. According to court documents, Kathy Lee Nicole Bradford, 32, coordinated the sale of M-30 pills to a woman in El Paso in April 2022. On Bradford's behalf, codefendant Patricia Tafoya, 40, delivered 10 counterfeit M-  more

ALPINE, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A former Valentine Independent School District employee was arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged scheme to fraudulently misappropriate school district funds for personal expenses. According to court documents, Ernesto Villarreal, 42, of Marfa, is alleged to have fraudulently and improperly used credit cards that were issued by Valentine ISD. The cards we  more

MCALLEN, Texas, June 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 34-year-old man residing in Mexico has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to launder money related to the purchase of over two million rounds of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Erving Alberto Sauceda aka Alberto Lizarraga Barrera admitted to conspiring with others to smuggle currency and monetary instruments from Mexico into the Unit  more

EL PASO, Texas, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A San Antonio man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 132 months in prison for distributing fentanyl-laced pills through the mail, leading to the death of an El Paso woman. According to court documents, Brennan Dane Short, 49, sold counterfeit M-30 pills to a purchaser in El Paso on March 21, 2023. Short mailed a package containing the pills from a United S  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- 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 514,900 illegal immigrant apprehe  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons represented the 37th Training Group in the Second Air Force Drill Down Competition at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on April 27. In a field comprising five wings and groups -- the 17th, 37th, 59th, 81st, and 82nd--the 37 TRG stood out as a beacon of excellence, according to Tech. Sgt. Craig Irvine. With rigorous training, the 37 TRG secured   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 58th Training Readiness Squadron has built the first-ever aerial gunnery live fire training facility at Kirtland Air Force Base N.M., 22 May 2024. This state of the art aircrew training device is designed to revolutionize the training of aircrew members using modernized HH-60G and HH-60W aerial gunnery weapon systems. The new training facility, developed in collaboration with Be  more

CAIRO, Egypt, June 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Egypt issued the following news release: On June 27, U.S. Embassy Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy Ruben Harutunian hosted a talented group of eleven Egyptian university students and two mentors who recently returned from the prestigious NASA Space Camp in the United States. The students were members of the three winning teams at a U.S Embassy-sponsored NASA Space Apps Hackathon event at American University in Cairo (AUC) which took place in O  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency has issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units by organic farming practice, adding enterprise unit eligibility for several crops, and making additional policy update  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health ca  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: United States Attorney Will Thompson announced criminal charges today against a Logan County physician and a Kentucky registered nurse in connection with separate alleged controlled substance abuse schemes. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. "I  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care f  more