JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing worked in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pre-stage supplies at the JBSA-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield, Texas, on July 6, as part of FEMA's emergency response effort to provide relief to people impacted by Hurricane Beryl. FEMA transported emergency supplies onto the airfield,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A significant research study, made possible through a Defense Health Agency Restoral program grant in collaboration with the 59th Medical Wing, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on June 13, 2024. The article, titled "Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation During Emergency Intubation," presents critical advancements in the fiel  more

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, July 13 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: By Brooke Nevins, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command deputy commanding general for operations formally joined the general officer ranks during a promotion ceremony July 12 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. While Brig. Gen. John L. Dawber received his first star during the ceremony, his effective date of rank fell o  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Cotulla Station discovered and rescued another 20 migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment. On July 12 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties in Cotulla, Texas, conducted a train check and discovered undocumented non-citizens in a train compartment.  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Beryl in Texas. CMS is working closely with the State of Texas to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need when they need   more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: ARMY Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $251,483,904 modification (P00056) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0010 for UH-60M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement, Army funds; and Foreign Military Sales (Croatia and Jordan) funds in the amount of $251,483,904, were obligated   more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkRjkuFQBw) on its investigation into the fatal release of acetic acid (https://www.csb.gov/lyondellbasell-la-porte-fatal-chemical-release-/) at the LyondellBasell La Porte Complex in La Porte, Texas, on July 27, 2021, that killed two contract workers. Approxima  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas County July 13 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms and flooding April 26-June 5. Center location:Dallas College Mountain View Campus, Room E121 Gymnasium4849 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211 The center will operate Monday-Sunday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. To find the center l  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your medications? Want to see the status of your prescriptions before you head to the pharmacy? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere. Express Scripts is the TRICARE Pharmacy Program contractor that administers your pharmacy benefit. "T  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order (MB Docket No. 24-166): * * * In the Matter of Titus County, Texas, For Modification of the Cable and Satellite Television Markets of Stations, KLTV (ABC), Tyler, Texas; KETK-TV (NBC), Jacksonville, Texas; KFXK-TV (FOX), Longview, Texas; and KYTX (CBS), Nacogdoches, Texas ORDER By the Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau: 1. Titus County, Texas (County or Petitioner) filed the  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-210) on July 12, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet si  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Texans who have disaster related needs due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. Currently, residents living in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties may be eligible for disaster  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Army recruiting brigades and battalions will soon get new technical experts as the first group of warrant officers graduated today from the final phase of the talent acquisition technician training course. The class of 25 officers completed two weeks of fundamental data analytics training at the Adjutant General School on Fort Jackson, South Carolina  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: John Oxendine, the former Georgia Insurance Commissioner, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in connection with unnecessary lab testing. "Oxendine abused his position as the former Georgia Insurance Commissioner by undermining the integrity of the state's healthcare system when he conspired  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Stephanie R. Ahern for appointment to the grade of major general. Ahern is currently serving as director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, D.C. Army Brig. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere for appointment to the grade of major general  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of disaster for Kalamazoo County. The SBA disaster assistance program will make low-interest loans available to residents and businesses affected by severe storms and tornadoes on May 7. This is the first use of an SBA rapid declaration nationwide  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the state of Texas to address the health impacts of recent severe weather. The declaration follows President Biden's emergency declaration external-link and gives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), health care providers and suppliers, greater flexibility  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: The former Chief Financial Officer of a Chicago hospital schemed with a colleague and the owner of a medical supply company to embezzle more than $15 million in hospital funds, according to a superseding indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago. As the hospital's CFO, ANOSH AHMED was responsible for managing the hospital's finances, including its F  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. RANK/NAME: Tech. Sgt. Nicholas C. Carmona UNIT: 341st Training Squadron DUTY TITLE: Military Working Dog Lead Instructor Tech. Sgt. Nicholas C. Carmona leads  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: A Texas pharmaceutical marketer was sentenced today to two years and five months in prison and ordered to pay over $59 million in restitution for conspiring to defraud the United States, receiving illegal kickbacks in exchange for compounded medications prescription referrals, and money laundering. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Quintan Cockerell, 43, of Palo  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, July 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana issued the following news release on July 12, 2024: Three South Louisiana men were sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. in separate cases involving illegal possession of firearms and narcotics, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. Duane Khristopher Huntsberry, 36, of Lake Charles, was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison, followed by  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: To develop and maintain relationships with leading experts and scientists in force health protection, research scientists from Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston attended the Office of Naval Research's annual Naval Force Health Protection Program Review held at the University of Texas's Engineering Educa  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Freestone County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Del Valle man was sentenced in federal court to 150 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Anthony Robles, 48, sold nine ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent on April 26, 2023. The following day, agents executed a search warrant at  more

DEL RIO, Texas, July 13 -- 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 Del Rio to 235 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, on Nov. 12, 2020, Braulio Reyes, 27, of Agujita, Coahuila, Mexico, attempted to enter the United States through the Eagle Pass Port of Entry pedestrian lane. Customs and Border Protect  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: University of Texas at Austin senior Saeha Lee, an intern assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, continues to gain valuable experience through the Office of Naval Research's Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program. Lee, of Dallas, is one of six students participating in NREIP at NAMRU San   more