WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: A little boy peers through the sea of people, vibrant shades of red and yellow flooding his view as he carefully makes his way toward the heart of the powwow. The earth feels alive beneath his feet as the ground pulses rhythmically from the vibrations of the drums and grass dancers stomping their feet in the distance. He continues to press forward, excited to get a closer look at the sacred spectacle before him. "  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 6 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2024, by District 8 Councilor Dan Champine on the Apprenticeship Empowerment Ordinance: * * * Proposed ordinance to increase apprenticeships on public construction projects is withdrawn. * * * "I have always believed that effective governance is rooted in integrity, accountability, and the willingness to adapt and grow in response to new information and perspectives. When I initially support  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACSBR-021) on Sept. 12, 2024, by Douglas Conway entitled "State Health Insurance Coverage: 2013, 2019 and 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Health insurance coverage is an important measure of our nation's overall well-being as it provides greater access to medical care, protection from unexpected costs, and more economic stability for individuals and families. At the same time, health coverage   more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Laredo human smuggling conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Laredo resident Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, 23, and his sister Erika Yazbett Mendoza-Gonzalez, 36, a Mexican citizen illegally residing in Laredo, both pleaded guilty July 8. U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo has now imposed a  more