WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 10 suspects charged in July 4 attack on Texas ICE detention facility * WASHINGTON -- Nearly a dozen violent assailants equipped with tactical gear and weapons attacked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, shooting a local law enforcement officer in the process. The officer is expected   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) advocating for the renewal of Texas' environmental responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment Program. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) made the request as part of its Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding, published on June 20, 2025. In the letter signed by Jim   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards * The U.S. Army is updating its facial hair grooming policy in an Army Directive that resulted from a force-wide review of military standards. The update reinforces the Army's long-standing policy that all Soldiers must be clean-shaven when in uniform or civilian clothes while on duty, with tempor  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington to Working Americans: Help Is on the Way with the One Big Beautiful Bill Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined Fox News' Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss President Trump signing into law H.R.1, The One Big Beautiful Bill, and deliver a clear message to working Americans that help is on the way through bol  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Statement on Tragic Flooding in Central Texas Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement regarding the tragic flooding in Kerr County, TX. "As a parent and grandfather to children who often attend this camp, this hits close to home. I'm heartbrok  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif. * ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Coast Guard Southwest District personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Tuesday on Coast Guard Island. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony, where Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak relieved Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella as the co  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11672) on July 8, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program: Background and Issues for Congress Introduction The Coast Guard's Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program envisages procuring 30 replacements for the Coast Guard's 35 aging river buoy tenders (WLRs), inland construction tenders (WLI  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Announces Senior Staff Promotions Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, announced the promotion of Lauren Holmes to Chief of Staff and Katie Crane to Deputy Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office. Lauren Holmes currently serves as Staff Director for the House Committee on Small Business and will now ta  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH TEXAS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE FLOODING * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) issued the following statement regarding the severe flooding impacting communities across Texas: "My heart goes out to the families and communities across Texas who are facing the devastating impacts of severe flooding. As someone   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA to announce AI Cyber Challenge winners, bring new experience to DEF CON 33 Interactive experience to underscore the stakes of AI-driven cybersecurity for critical infrastructure * The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in collaboration with the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), will announce the winners of the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) at DEF CON 3  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Adds Site in Albuquerque to the Superfund National Priorities List to Deliver Lasting Protections * DALLAS, TEXAS (July 8, 2025) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the agency is adding three sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) which includes Carlisle Village Cleaners in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The NPL is the list of sites of national pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Origin Bank Celebrate Awarding $2M in Affordable Housing Program Funds to Support The Wellspring's Holly Haven * Leaders from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Origin Bank presented a $2 million Affordable Housing Program check to The Wellspring Alliance for Families Inc., which will support a new development for   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued a notice entitled "Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Avant Technology Inc.; Solid-State Drives and Memory Modules; Pharr, Texas." Avant Technology Inc., Pharr, Texas, has submitted a notification of proposed production activity for its facility within Foreign-Trade Zone 12. This notification outlines the company's plans for manufacturing solid-state drives and memory modules. Under th  more

WASHINGTON, July 5 (TNSFR) -- The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued a notice entitled "Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Premcor Refining Group Inc.; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Port Arthur, Texas." This notice concerns a request submitted by Valero Energy Corp. on behalf of its affiliate, Premcor Refining Group Inc., Port Arthur, Texas. The company is seeking authorization to produce sustainable aviation fuel within Subzone 116C. This proposed activity falls under the regulations  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Arrest of Prolific Chinese State-Sponsored Contract Hacker * The Justice Department announced today that Xu Zewei (Xu Ze Wei ), 33, of the People's Republic of China was arrested on July 3 in Italy at the request of the United States. Xu and his co-defendant, PRC national Zhang Yu (Zhang Yu ), 44, are charged in a nine-count indictment, unsealed today in the Southern Dis  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Laredo Port of Entry enhances traveler facilitation amid rising summer crossings * LAREDO, Texas -- With the summer travel season in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeing a significant increase in international travelers entering through the southern border. To help ensure a smoother crossing experience, the Laredo Port of Entry is recommend  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Jefferson Davis Howell, Jr., former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, died July 2, in Bee Cave, Texas. He was 85 years old. Howell was a champion of the construction of the International Space Station, working on a deadline to complete the orbiting lab by 2004. He oversaw four space shuttle crews delivering equipment and hardware to reach that goal. He also served as director during a pivotal moment for the   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Nominations Hearing for Modal Administrators of the Department of Transportation U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for modal administrators of the Department of Transportation at 10:00 AM EST on July 16, 2025. Nom  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers -- May 2024 * Workers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.63 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Com  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith -- May 2024 * Workers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.42 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Mic  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Jonesboro -- May 2024 * Workers in the Jonesboro, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.46 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway -- May 2024 * Workers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.70 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on the Federal Response to the Texas Floods Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on Federal response to the floods in Texas and what the Trump administration must do: "Our thoughts continue to be w  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Shares New Details About Conditions for Detainees at 26 Federal Plaza Detention Facility * New Accounts by Detained Individuals Detail Dozens of Immigrants in Cramped Holding Area with No Showers, Denied Health Care, One Bathroom, Limited Food and Water DHS Has Prevented Rep. Goldman from Conducting Oversight of Detention Facilities View the Press Conference Here (link is exte  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Calls for Answers on Federal Cuts to Local National Weather Service Operations * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) requested immediate answers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for the National Weather Service (NWS), about the impact of critical understaff  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Announces Key Senior Staff Hire * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced the hiring of John Etue as Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office. A Texas native, John Etue most recently served as Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Roger Williams (TX-25), Chair of the House Small Business Committee. From 2009 to 2013, John served as Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's (R-T  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt's Landmark ENABLE Act Signed into Law * Bill Expands Savings Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt's (R-MO) legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act, was signed into law as a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation supports individuals with disabilities and their families by perm  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to approve Texas' application for Class VI well primacy. The letter emphasizes the importance of local control of permitting as Texas continues to be a leader in energy production and economic growth. According to Adam Gawarecki, President & CEO of the San Patricio County EDC, "Granting Texas Class VI prima  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Three Law Enforcement Personnel Injured After Horrific Shooting in McAllen Texas * Shooter was neutralized by brave law enforcement officers TEXAS - Yesterday morning, a gunman, preliminarily identified as Ryan Louis Mosqued, opened fire at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol (USBP) sector annex in McAllen, Texas. The suspect was neutralized by law enforcement who acted her  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Comments on Horrific Flooding in Texas * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, before I begin, I just want to say that I join Americans around the country in praying for the victims of the torrential flooding in Texas th  more

GROTON, Connecticut, July 9 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * USS Delaware Returns Home from Deployment By Chief Petty Officer Darren Moore The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), under the command of Cmdr. Jason Patton, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Saturday, July 5, completing a six-month deployment to U.S. European Command area of responsibility Patton praised his crew and their commitment to projecting po  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Pushes for Additional Federal Disaster Aid on Six-Month Anniversary of Los Angeles Fires * WATCH : Padilla details important progress made in aftermath of devastating LA fires, criticizes major FEMA cuts LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, joined Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel News  more