JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its annual year-in-review highlight video on Jan. 6. In calendar year 2024, the team worked to advance combat support Airmen readiness and bolster the capabilities of power-projection platforms to meet Department of the Air Force Reoptimization for Great Power Competition priorities. Fr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its annual year-in-review highlight video Jan. 6. In calendar year 2024, the team worked to advance combat support Airmen readiness and bolster the capabilities of power-projection platforms to meet Department of the Air Force Reoptimization for Great Power Competition priorities. From conducting two Ins  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force's ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel. Airmen whose Air Force specialty codes are included in the FY25 list, are eligible to reenlist or extend their service an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $12 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Communities Impacted by Disasters Funds will support recovery from Lahaina Wildfire, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and other 2023 & 2024 disasters WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Original text here: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that $56,941,684 in federal funds, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, payment assistance to active duty military and military retirees, Internal Revenue Service tax refunds, Social Security checks, Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, and more, were returned to Texas constituents in 2024 due to the e  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 7, 2025 * By Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs * Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information trainin  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Do you believe details matter? Our Columbus Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office and The Office of Special Investigations Detachment 406 team believe so. Recently, these agencies partnered to modernize and enhance the interview rooms used by sexual violence survivors and witnesses. "Our survivors are important, and we believe in supporting victims with the sma  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 6, 2025 * By Kristina Conwill * 14th Flying Training Wing COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Do you believe details matter? Our Columbus Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office and The Office of Special Investigations Detachment 406 team believe so. Recently, these agencies partnered to modernize and enhance the interview rooms used by s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Jan. 4, 2025, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at a medal of honor induction ceremony: * * * Well, good morning. And welcome. It's great to ring in the New Year with all of you in such a meaningful way. Secretary Wormuth, General George: Thanks for your outstanding leadership of the United States Army. You know, I proudly served in the Army for more than half of my life. So your branch of our military holds  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 7, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera * 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.-- Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate General's School paralegal instructor, to enlist in 2012 and chose her career in basic training. U.S. Air   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized an amendment to the Class E airspace surrounding Giddings-Lee County Airport in Giddings, Texas. The changes are necessary following the decommissioning of the Industry very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. These adjustments ensure the airspace remains in compliance with FAA regulations and supports continued Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially revoked the Class E airspace at Follett/Lipscomb County Airport in Follett, Texas, effective April 17, 2025. This decision follows the cancellation of instrument procedures at the airport, making the Class E airspace unnecessary. The revocation eliminates the airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, as it is no longer required for the safe and efficient operation of IFR aircraft at the ai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (TNSFR) -- The General Services Administration (GSA), in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies, has published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed modernization of the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in El Paso, Texas. This critical project, funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), aims to align the BOTA LPOE with modern design standards, improve operational capacity, and enhan  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 7, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres * 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- *** Original text here: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4023034/happy-birthday-altus-air-force-base/  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: To prepare for possible freezing temperatures in San Antonio this week, Joint Base San Antonio facility managers should take some recommended actions to ready their facilities, according to Chad Bertagnoli, Chief Integration Officer, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron. Assess your facility / facilities inside and out, before, during, and after this weather  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * In October 2024, the job openings rate was 8.8 percent in Colorado, 6.6 percent in Alaska, and 6.5 percent in Kentucky and West Virginia. Job openings rates were 6.0 percent or higher in five other states: Maine, Virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi and South Carolina. The job openings rate was 3.3 percent in California. Four other states had rates belo  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $250 million to 24 organizations to support digital skills and inclusion projects in communities across the country. These investments will empower individuals and communities across the nation wit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced that crude oil producers XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) will pay a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations they engaged in illegal pre-merger coordination, known as gun jumping, in violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act). According to the complaint, Verdun, which was under comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced that crude oil producers XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) will pay a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations they engaged in illegal pre-merger coordination, known as gun jumping, in violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act). According to the complaint, Verdun, which was under com  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Growing up in a city flanked by rivers, Phong Le is combining his lifelong curiosity about the natural world with his math and science skills to better understand water resources and quantify the risk of hazards such as flooding for humans and the environment. Le, a computational hydrologist at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is helping deve  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Caption: Phong Le is a computational hydrologist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory who is putting his skills in hydrology, numerical modeling, machine learning and high-performance computing to work quantifying water-related risks for humans and the environment. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Growing up in a city flanked by rivers, Phong Le is combi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 7, 2025 * By Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Education and Training Command officials here are seeking the submission of RAND study topics by Jan. 21, 2025, to drive meaningful change and improvement in the U.S. Air Force. RAND studies are a collaborative effort, bringing together the best minds  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: January is a popular time to turn over a new leaf, and committing to a healthier diet is a great way to start. Eating more U.S. seafood is not only good for your health, it also supports American producers. They adhere to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in the world. We know that "what's for dinner?" can feel like the hardest question of the day--especially after the holidays  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach calling on the agency to suspend and refrain from issuing any further rulemaking and direct resources toward supporting the incoming Trump administration. "  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * There was an unmistakable sound in the skies above Fort Smith last month. The loud boom of two F-35s making the journey from a Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to their new home at Ebbing Air National Guard Base echoed around the community and marked an exciting milestone. That event has been years in the making and signals the opening of the next chapter in Arkansas's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was sworn into the 119th Congress today, as he embarks on his third term in the United States Senate as the U.S. Senator for Texas. Upon being sworn into office, Sen. Cruz said, "Representing the Great State of Texas in the United States Senate is the honor of a lifetime. I am deeply humbled and immensely privileged to fight every day for thirty-one million Texans. This election was a clear  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was sworn into the 119 th Congress today, as he embarks on his third term in the United States Senate as the U.S. Senator for Texas. Upon being sworn into office, Sen. Cruz said, "Representing the Great State of Texas in the United States Senate is the honor of a lifetime. I am deeply humbled and immensely privileged to fight every day for thirty-one million Texans.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting to certify the results of the 2024 Presidential election: "I was proud to vote to certify the results of the 2024 election, confirming President Trump's decisive victory--a resounding mandate for change from the American people. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I look forward to working hand-in-hand with President Trump to advance b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting to certify the results of the 2024 Presidential election: "I was proud to vote to certify the results of the 2024 election, confirming President Trump's decisive victory--a resounding mandate for change from the American people. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I look forward to working hand-in-hand with Pre  more

MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 7 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news feature: * * * Funded by the Department of Energy, these centers are part of an effort that brings together national laboratories, universities and industry to invent and accelerate novel microelectronics technologies to operate efficiently or in extreme environments. * * * By Carol Tseng Around the globe day and night, the microelectronics behind much of modern technology help run computers  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Homeland Security released its November "Startling Stats" factsheet, reflecting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data for November 2024. According to CBP, inadmissible encounters nationwide totaled 125,238 last month, bringing total encounters since FY2021 to over 11 million. For comparison, 3.1 million inadmissible aliens w  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 58-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for meth trafficking and two supervised release violations, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Tony Maldonado aka Diablo pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth Feb. 1, 2024. U.S. District Judge David S. Morales has now ordered Maldonado to   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 311th Training Squadron conducted its annual deployment readiness exercise, Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Jan. 6. The extensive mock deployment, based on the Air Force's Basic Readiness Agile Combat Employment Reinforcement Forward Operations Readiness Generation Exercise concept, equips Airmen with the critical skills needed to navigate the deployment process effectively. By enh  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 6, 2025 * By Senior Airman Sarah Williams * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The 311th Training Squadron conducted its annual deployment readiness exercise, Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Jan. 6. The extensive mock deployment, based on the Air Force's Basic Readiness Agile Combat Employment Reinforcement Forward Operations   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today was named deputy whip by the new Majority Whip, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). As deputy whip, Senator Britt will play a pivotal role in uniting the Republican conference and supporting President Trump's agenda. "I am honored Senator Barrasso chose me to join his team as one of the deputy whips. Our new Senate Republican majority has a tremendous opportunity to get things d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today was named deputy whip by the new Majority Whip, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). As deputy whip, Senator Britt will play a pivotal role in uniting the Republican conference and supporting President Trump's agenda. "I am honored Senator Barrasso chose me to join his team as one of the deputy whips. Our new Senate Republican majority has a tremendous op  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the introduction of her first bill of the 119th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. Joining Senator Britt in reintroducing this companion bill in the Senate are Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.Dak.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. This legislation was originally  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the introduction of her first bill of the 119 th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. Joining Senator Britt in reintroducing this companion bill in the Senate are Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.Dak.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. This l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Jan. 7, 2025 Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council. The council will support the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifie  more