JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Dec. 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas The event marked the end of Fulkerson's tenure as commander of the squadron, during which he oversaw advanced pilot training operatio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation today announced nearly $12.1 million through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects to improve water sustainability and efficiency. Reclamation selected a total of 43 projects in 11 states to receive the funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: Bill Supports Advanced DNA Technology for Investigative Agencies Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have introduced the Carla Walker Act, bipartisan legislation that would dedicate federal grant funds to support forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis to help solve previously unsolvable cold cases. The bill is named for Carla Walker, a Fort Worth native whose murderer was finally id  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the United States Air Force Academy   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 34 of their colleagues in urging Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai to proceed with reported plans to address ongoing harms attributable to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms in U.S. free trade agreements. Specifically, the members call for the elimination, or drastic reduction, of th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Eleventh District economy expanded moderately over the reporting period. Growth continued in nonfinancial services and resumed in manufacturing and retail. Home sales and energy activity were flat, and bank lending slid slightly. Employment rose in November and wage growth ticked up. Prices continued to increase at a fairly modest pace. Out  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17. Quinn's visit highlighted Goodfellow AFB's importance in readiness and adaptability to meet the demands of Great Power Competition. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clerk Quinn, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, observes a seismo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (AbilityOne) has announced the removal of several products and services from the Procurement List. This list specifies items that federal government agencies must prioritize purchasing from non-profit organizations employing individuals with disabilities. Reasons for Removal The removed items include mattress pad covers, entrenching tool carriers, and various flags. The Committee determined these p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The General Services Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 9, 2024, from CBRE Inc., Dallas, Texas: * * * RFI: Notice of Inquiry Regarding Sustainable Leasing Executive Order 14057 on Federal Sustainability Submitted by: Matt Bartlett, Transaction Management Director, CBRE, Inc. * * * CBRE responses are in blue font below. (1.) What measures would be required to transition to electric, non-fossil fuel using equipment for major buildin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced today that his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for "Good Samaritans," such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the Senate's final passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a bill that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers water projects in New Mexico and nationwide. Within the bill, Heinrich championed provisions to restore the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, to support more collaborative management of the Upper Rio Grande Basin, renew and expand the nationwide  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: America's newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, stood up five years ago on Dec. 20, 2019. In advance of an out-of-this world birthday celebration, the service's commander, Gen B. Chance Saltzman, reflected on half a decade of accomplishments. "From ... humble beginnings, we have laid the foundations of a space service that is dedicated and l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke on the Senate floor on his opposition to the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) from Social Security Benefit calculations. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects this bill to cost $183 billion over ten years, and it would accelerate the Social Security Trust Fund  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was granted reaffirmation of its nationally recognized institutional accreditation status effective Dec. 12, following more than a year of intensive preparation that culminated in an on-site campus assessment that took place Aug. 6-7. Accreditation is a statu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Approximately 200 students from 15 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force graduated from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Dec. 4. Students earned certificates from 20 courses in Professional Military Education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices. "DHA's commitment is to deliver exceptional care anytime, anywhere, always, including   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 for the program's 69th year. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe delivering presents to children. The NO  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A former resident of Rosharon, Texas, has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months of imprisonment on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence on Daniel Saucedo, 34. According to information presented to the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: KITTERY, Maine (Dec. 17, 2024)-USS Texas (SSN 775) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of New England this week, marking the successful conclusion of its Depot Modernization Period (DMP) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). The Texas Project Team, encompassing various trade workers, engineers, and material support personnel at PNSY, worked alongside the boat's crew to get Texas returned to the fleet bat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) celebrated passage today of his bipartisan legislation with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to create a U.S. Foundation for International Conservation (USFIC) as part of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill was led in the House by Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.). Representative Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) led t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In the midst of the U.S. Space Force's fifth anniversary week, the service's senior leaders touted Guardian and service accomplishments during the Center for Strategic and International Studies' "Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting Its Future" event in Dec. 17. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Assistant Chief of Space Operati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In early November, the Defense Health Agency sent out a cautionary note about a fake website masquerading as the Department of Defense's electronic health record MHS GENESIS. The cyber alert was shared by military treatment facilities and stated, "If you find any website that reference the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or other information about MHS GEN  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: United States Attorney Leigha Simonton will resign from the Department of Justice effective Jan. 19, the office announced today. "I began my career in this office as a summer intern after my first year of law school," said Ms. Simonton. "It was love at first sight. Every day after that internship, I was figuring out how to become an Assistant U.S. Attorney here. I go  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A drug trafficker who sold fentanyl to an 18-year-old girl who died of an overdose was sentenced this week to 17 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Ladraelyn Bolar, 34, was charged via criminal complaint in April and pleaded guilty in July to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. He   more

MCALLEN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 42-year-old Illinois resident has been sentenced for importing meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Cruz Vargas, Jr. pleaded guilty on March 4, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Vargas to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. On July 24, 2022, Vargas tried to enter  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and other charges related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Dani  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Wellpath one of the nation's largest private providers of prison healthcare following its declaration of bankruptcy, urging them to ensure that incarcerated patients with credible, serious tort claims against the company as well as staff and other creditors receive fair notice and fair compensation in the course of Wellpath's bankruptcy proceeding  more