WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio An F-22 Raptor assigned to the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs aerial maneuvers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wis., July 29, 2023. The F-22 Demo Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. (U.S  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: * * * Controversial changes face multiple legal hurdles * * * State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says Arizona districts and charters should consult legal counsel to determine if they should delay implementing controversial new federal Title IX guidelines that may cause students to suffer damages. The new regulations are set to take effect on August 1 and f  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Tejas Chocolate, Tejas Dragon Companies violated federal law * * * HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit asking a federal court to require the owner and operator of three popular north Houston-area restaurants in Tomball and Spring - that allegedly used a portion of employees' tips for business expenses, including condiments and takeout packaging - to pay back w  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: SAINT PAUL, Minn. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations St. Paul field office removed an unlawfully present noncitizen foreign fugitive wanted in Mexico for rape of a minor, July 18. Andres Palacios Pizano, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen, was escorted by ERO officers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to the Brownsville, Texas, p  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: This July, members from Holloman Air Force Base had the opportunity to make a difference in the local community through Casa's Big Give. Since 2008, teams from Holloman have competed each summer, completing projects throughout the community. This year, judges will review 16 teams, composed of Airmen and families, to determine who has made the biggest impact. Based on the judges' det  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EL PASO, TEXAS -U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently provided an update on its ongoing enforcement efforts against Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and announced new efforts to expand enforcement activities against these organizations. Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller announced the expansion of Operat  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a Fireside Chat with Fox News luminary Jennifer Griffin at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado on July 19. Brown is the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military, and it is his job to advise the president, vice president,   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A Chinese national was indicted for his part in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country. Minsu Fang, 48, also known as Fernando, was charged in a four-count indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, conspiracy to distr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The United States Air Force's T-1A Jayhawk made its final flight with the 99th Flying Training Squadron on July 15, soaring from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. This historic journey marks the end of an era for the venerable trainer aircraft, which has been a cornerstone in the training of air mob  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on July 22, 2024: Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Asiah Wotring as the Mattapan Liaison and Roberto Gomez as the East Boston Liaison. The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City services and resources, facilitating resident input in all aspects of local government, ensuring the appropriate City departments respond  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: For more than 30 years, NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation has supported habitat restoration efforts across the country. We've reopened rivers in New England, rebuilt coral reefs in the Pacific Islands, restored coastal wetlands along the Gulf of Mexico, and more. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, we're continuing our work to support fisheries, endangered  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Space Force released its Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective July 22. The FY24 SRB program consists of seven Space Force specialty codes. None were removed from last year. The SRB program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manni  more

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his part in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Minsu Fang aka Fernando is expected to make an appearance before U.S. Magi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: American Soldiers from the U.S. military's premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) command participated in a bilateral exercise with the Mexican Army in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, from June 24 28. Soldiers from the Fort Riley, Kansas-based 172nd Chemical Company (Hazard Response) supported Exercise Fuerzas Amigas. The Che  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 23 -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news: * * * The bipartisan Mayors for Parks Coalition is managed by City Parks Alliance and advocates for increased federal investment for city parks * * * West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James joined the Mayors for Parks Coalition, managed by City Parks Alliance. The national bipartisan coalition was created in 2013 and includes mayors from large and small cities across the country who advocate for increase  more