DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $750K Affordable Housing Program Grant from FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Powers Major Revitalization of San Antonio Apartment Complex 234-Unit Arbors at West Avenue Provides Affordable and Safe Housing for Residents of North Central San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, April 28, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on April 25, 2025, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The first and second Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration have issued executive orders announcing U.S. policies  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on April 25, 2025, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Critical Minerals Environmental Assessment Framework BOEM identified that information about baseline conditions of offshore environments with potential for critical minerals is "sparse."/53 BOEM, in colla  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere TETERON BAY, Trinidad and Tobago - More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Toba  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Army South commander highlights legacy of military courage and leadership at Fiesta San Antonio event SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, commanding general of U.S. Army South, helped kick off Fiesta San Antonio 2025 by serving as a guest speaker at the San Jacinto Victory Celebration on April 26. Hosted by the Daughters of the Repu  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Brendan Carr on an action entitled "FCC to Review of Spectrum Sharing Rules to Unleash Space Innovation" (Docket No. 25-157). * * * STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN BRENDAN CARR Re: Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband; Revision of the Commission's Rules to Establish More Efficient Spectrum Sharing between NGSO and GSO Satellite Systems, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket No. 25-15  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Crockett Issues Statement Honoring Rep. Connolly's Oversight Leadership WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to Congressman Gerry Connolly's announcement that he will not seek re-election and will step down as Ranking Member of the Oversigh  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 28, 2025 ARMY General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, was awarded a $727,803,978 firm-fixed-price contract to procure 120 mm Insensitive Munition High Explosive with Tracer tank ammunition cartridges. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with DEA Administrator Nominee Terry Cole WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), who serves as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control for the 119 th Congress, made the following remarks to media after meeting with Terry Cole, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): "The single biggest challenge   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Secures Water for South Texans Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement that the Government of Mexico will make immediate deliveries on the water South Texans are owed under the 1944 Water Treaty. "Today's announcement is a win for South Texas communities. Since coming to Congress, I have worked tireles  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the Qbtech Inc., Houston, Texas: * * * To: Derek Maltz Acting Administrator United States Drug Enforcement Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152 RE: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations * * * Dear Acting Administrator Maltz: We are grateful for the DEA  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies: * * * To: Kun Mullan PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, LBJ, Room 4C210 Washington, DC 20202-1200 Attention: Beth Greb  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to NES21 LLC, dba Texas I-35 Vape: * * * To: NES21 LLC, d/b/a Texas I-35 Vape, 640 South Stemmons Street, Suite 200, Sanger, TX 76266, United States To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed our inspection records and determined that NES21 LLC, d/b/a Texas I-35 Vape manufactures  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-52) on a resolution (H.Res. 309) dismissing the election contest in the 28th Congressional District of Texas. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on April 9, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * DISMISSING THE ELECTION CONTEST IN THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS The Committee on House Administration, having had under consideration an original resolution dismissing the elect  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Blocks Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Federal Benefits, Supports U.S. Ranchers on Border, Holds Mexico Accountable for Undermining American Interests In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has affirmed the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump by supporting America First Policies. At her dire  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following news release: * * * In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Blocks Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Federal Benefits, Supports U.S. Ranchers on Border, Holds Mexico Accountable for Undermining American Interests In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has affirmed the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump by supporting America   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following "notice" (No. 2025-12) on Feb. 18, 2025, entitled "Calculating the qualifying payment amount in 2025". * * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE Pursuant to Treas. Reg. Sec. 54.9816-6T(c), 29 CFR 2590.716-6(c), and 45 CFR 149.140(c), this notice provides the percentage increase for calculating the qualifying payment amounts (QPAs) for items and services furnished during 2025 for purposes of sections 9816 and 9817 of the Intern  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd., Houston, Texas: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Request for Comments on 45 Clean Fuel Production Credit: Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11 * * * Dear Secretary Bessent, StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd. (Storm  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Accepting Applications for Class of 2030 Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his office is now accepting applications for students in Texas' 10th district seeking a congressional nomination to a United States service academy. Every year, the congressman may nominate up to 15 candidates per service academy from his district to   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * NAMRU San Antonio researchers collaborate for novel bone fracture fixation technology JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Researchers with Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio's Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate are engaged in a range of projects looking into technology to address and treat bone fractu  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Levin, Lawmakers Urge White House to Disclose Executive Branch Employees' Financial Transactions Leading Up to Trump's Tariff Pause "Senior White House officials have influence over or become witting of consequential policy decisions that can have market moving impacts. It is critical that such officials adhere to all applicable ethics, conflict of interest, and disclosure   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Appoints New Members to Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council WASHINGTON--Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed several new members to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation's emergency management and disaster response system. Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary o  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 28, 2025, by spokesperson Tammy Bruce: * * * Welcoming Mexico's Water Deliveries to the United States and Steps to Meet 1944 Water Treaty Requirements In a historic demonstration of leadership, President Trump prioritized ensuring Mexican water deliveries for Texas farmers under the 1944 Water Treaty. Through the direct engagement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes the House, Heads to President Trump's Desk Bipartisan, bicameral bill empowers victims of revenge porn by forcing social media to remove explicit images WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, authored by Senate Commerce Co  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Total Force Awareness Training, Consolidated Data Now Available in DAF e-Learning * Published April 28, 2025 * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS -Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT). The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learnin  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT). The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning (DAFeL) platform, accessible at https://usaf.pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico (Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces a major win for American agriculture by securing the agreement of the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Wate  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor seeks input from building, large-scale construction contractors to set prevailing wages, fringe benefits in Houston area HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division encourages employers, stakeholders, and others in Southeast Texas' building and heavy construction industries to help establish accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for workers on f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * U.S. Space Force defines path to space superiority in first Warfighting framework ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Space Force released its Space Warfighting framework April 17, outlining the service's vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the space domain. This landmark   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Trade Mission to Expand Agricultural Exports in Hong Kong The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong from May 12-16, to enhance market access and expand U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes more than three dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.  "  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Arrested Wisconsin Judge, Pres. Trump's Border Security Success in First 100 Days WASHINGTON - Today on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly obstructing the arrest of an illegal migrant by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), called out De  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * We Must Protect The Right to Vote Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Trump Administration's Dismantling of Voting Rights Protections WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to recent actions by the Trump administration that have significantly weakened the enforcement of federal voting rights laws. "The Trump administration's   more