JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: Arizona voters have approved Proposition 314, a sweeping and divisive law that will incite the discrimination and harassment of immigrants, Latine communities, and people of color. The ACLU of Arizona has strongly opposed the policy since its introduction at the Arizona State Legislature and joined immigrants' rights organizations to challenge the proposal before it got on the ballot. Th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29. The annual military flying training conference brings together a community of over 350 flight training program managers, instructo  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit, Oct. 29. The annual military flying training conference brings together a community of over 350 flight training program managers, instructors, industry leaders and subject ma  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, offering greater insight into the evolution of  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit here Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, offering greater insight into the evolution of flying training and warfighting from World War I to the modern era.   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force has launched the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) Marketplace, a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing how innovation is funded and fostered across the service. The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force. "The SIF Marke  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 503 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 402.81. Selectees' average time in grade was 3.16 years and time in  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials selected 503 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 402.81. Selectees' average time in grade was 3.16 years and time in service   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy issued a 37-page white paper in November 2024 entitled "Transforming Texas: How Heat Pumps Can Replace Electric Resistance Heat, Reducing Costs and Winter Power Peaks." The white paper was written by Steven Nadel, Jennifer Amann and Hellen Chen. Here are excerpts: * * * Executive summary Key Findings - Over 25% of Texas homes and apartments have a central air conditioner but use electric resistance for heating. Ener  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Kelly Appelman, U.S. Army Installation Management Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The success of Army installations worldwide relies upon an ecosystem of relationships, said Lt. Gen. Omar Jones, IMCOM commanding general. "Our relationships we have with community partners, with chambers of commerce, and with industry make our installations successfu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: MARFA, Texas The U.S. Border Patrol in the Big Bend Sector has improved border security operations with the recent deployment of two additional Autonomous Surveillance Towers (ASTs). The latest installations, completed earlier this month, mark an expansion in monitoring capabilities. These solar-powered towers, equipped with advanced long-range sensors, including ni  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey with 22 attorneys general: * * * To: The Honorable Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Commen  more

"ASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas: * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 Comments from Tesla on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Reston, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket No. BIS-2024-0005,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EAGLE PASS, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this week seized more than $399,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers successfully utilized their training, experience and high tech tools to detect and interdict this significant quantity of cocaine in the pass  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Aegis Therapies, Frisco, Texas: * * * To: Mrs. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: (CMS-1803-P): Medicare Program; Calen  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family's health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. Note: TRICARE costs may change each year based on the law, the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Moser ABOARD USS WASP - Hospital corpsmen, by virtue of being the largest occupational rate, have one of the most varied career fields in the Navy. From dental hygienists serving in bustling medical centers in metropolitan areas to x-ray technicians; from independent-duty corpsmen on submarines to combat patrols on land. Corpsmen are needed wherever the Navy and Marine Cor  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Gove  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on Nov. 1, 2024. The meeting by the Texas Advisory Committee is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2024. * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the Texas Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on Nov. 1, 2024. The meeting by the Texas Advisory Committee is scheduled for Nov. 6 and Nov. 20, 2024. * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the Texas Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: HARLINGEN, TEXAS -Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced an additional $5 million in federal funding for the new air traffic control tower currently under construction at Valley International Airport. Congressman Gonzalez secured an initial $4.5 million for phase 1 of the project in February of this year. Funding for both grants were allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Air  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS -On Monday, October 28,Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented members of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board with $2,017,000 for the restoration of Brownsville's historic resacas. This is part of the Congressman's successful effort to secure a total of $15.5 million for 14 Community Project Funding (CPF) projects throughout South Texas in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Kyte Baby Slumber Suits Hazard: The recalled slumber suits violate federal flammability regulations for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: November 07, 2024 Units: About 20,500 Consumer Contact: Kyte Baby collect at 817-381-8723 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at hello  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication on Oct. 24, 2024, from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Executive Committee: * * * Agency Name: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Docket Number: CISA-2024-0021 Subject: Response to Nationwide Cyber Security Review Information Collection Activity From: Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, published in the Federal Register on Oct. 31, 2024: Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans), the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins) Program, and the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program SUMMARY: The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations related to the Higher Education   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association and Sierra Club. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Jed D. Wolkins Environmental Protection Agency Air Planning and Development Branch 11201 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, Kansas 66219 Re: Conservation Groups' Comments on EPA's Disapproval and Promulgation of Air Quality Impl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Kean Miller LLP on behalf of the Louisiana Chemical Association: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601 Attention: Dr. Sarah Au Re: Comments of the Louisiana Chemical Association on Proposed High-Priority Substance De  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Oct. 28, 2024, from Rail Pollution Protection Pittsburgh: * * * We submit that since the EPA's Vinyl Chloride exposure analysis must take into account unplanned incidents -the EPA is obligated to include risks related to exposures resulting from transportation of vinyl chloride by rail. To fully and properly perform this analysis, the EPA is additionally urged to coordinate this is  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Outstanding Public Sector Award this weekend during their annual conference on November 3. Special Assistant to the EXIM President and Chair, Laly Rivera Perez, accepted the award in person on behalf of EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis. This award marks an   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Outstanding Public Sector Award this weekend during their annual conference on November 3. Special Assistant to the EXIM President and Chair, Laly Rivera Perez, accepted the award in person on behalf of EXIM Chair Reta Jo Lewis. This award marks an historic milestone in the partnership  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission posted a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 1 signed by Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Petition for Reconsideration. SUMMARY: Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's proceeding by Gerard Lavery Lederer on behalf of Texas Coalition of Cities for Utilit  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing celebrated the outstanding achievements of the base community during the Commander's Call and the 3rd Quarterly Awards Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1. U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, pins a streamer on to the 17th Force Support Squadron guidon staff during the 3rd Quarterly Awards at the Powell Event Center, G  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today touted the growing support for school choice across Texas and outlined the next steps to ensure every Texas parent has the freedom to choose the best school for their children during a media availability at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler. "School choice is wanted by all demographic groups in the state of Texas," said Governor Abbott. "Hispanics and African Americans  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-687) on the Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act (H.R. 9459), which aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9459, the "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from UnidosUS: * * * To: The Honorable Danny Werfel, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20224 Re: Comments in response to Request for Comments Regarding Implementation of Saver's Match Contributions [Docket No. IRS-2024-0034] * * * Dear Commissioner Werfel, On behalf of UnidosUS, we respectfully  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the below statement following reports(link is external) that a military judge overruled Defense Secretary Austin to restore plea deals with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates that take the death penalty off the table: "The decision made by Judge Matthew McCall to reinstate the pre-trial agreements with the mo  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release: This week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the U.S. Marshal Service, the Las Cruces Police Department, and the Dona Ana Sheriff's Office, conducted a coordinated operation to dismantle a significant drug trafficking network in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The operation targeted 15 defendants charged with conspir  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, New Bedford, Massachusetts: * * * To: Shannon Bettridge, Ph.D., Chief Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 RE: Request for a Public Workshop and   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), the Air Force's premier Information Warfare Numbered Air Force, welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall from Oct. 30-31. During the two-day visit, Kendall received mission briefings on Sixteenth Air Force, 616th Operations Center, the 67th and 688th Cyberspace Wing, and saw how each organization integr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Julie Mitchell The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out its first Bass Pro Shops' items--just in time for Veterans Day. Bass Pro Shops' best apparel brands for men--including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, RedHead, Guidewear and World Wide Sportsman--are now available tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. The Exchange's price already includes the premier outdoor retailer's 10% Legendary Sa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Town of Little Elm, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. "Congratulations to the Town of Little Elm on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this r  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations for the 89th Legislative Session and summarizes task force activities since the last report, including the launch of a Forensic Nursing Coaching Pilot Program with the Texas A&M Health Center of Exce  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 49-year-old man has pleaded guilty for his role in a bribery scheme to give kickbacks to a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) official in exchange for the official's efforts to influence the award of lucrative federal contracts, announced U.S. Attorney Hamdani. Court documents charge Christopher Cassity aka Mac, Glenwood, Maryland, with one count of honest servi  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: HONIARA, Solomon Islands The 1984th U.S. Army Hospital Pacific (USAH-P),a brigade of the 9th Mission Support Command, continued their Global Healthcare Engagement (GHE) in Solomon Islands for two weeks in August of 2024. The teams were spread out across the provinces around the island nation with particular focus on Auki , Honiara, Gizo, and Munda. In Munda, a small community on th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia: * * * Re: Comments on the Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards Proposed Rule OCC: Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218, Washington, DC 20219 Re: Docket ID OCC-2024-0012; Financial Data Transpare  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) in coordination with the military services and U.S. Coast Guard has authorized transportation offices servicing customers located at the following installations to begin ordering Global Household Goods (GHC) shipments during the month of November: 1. Redstone A  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Since the Department of Air Force announced the establishment of Warrant Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Maj. Nathaniel Roesler, WOTS commandant, and Senior Master Sgt. Jarvis Wilson, the school's Senior Enlisted Leader, have worked to build a school to answer the Great Power Competition call. With help from senior leaders, curriculum developers, and membe  more