WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for head start services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Polk County, Texas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $754,215. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school di  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for Head Start services to American Indian and Alaska Native children and families in Polk County, Texas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $754,215. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; in  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Iram Carmona The 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters participated in the wing's fourth 9/11 Memorial Stair climb during the unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 8. The firefighters climbed stairs of the fire training building 55 times to equal the 110 floors of World Trade Center twin tower buildings. Halfway through the mem  more

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Joselyn Sydnor Soldiers of the 653rd Regional Support Group, 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 79th Theater Sustainment Command, delivered childcare items to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso on August 21 as part of an initiative developed over the past decade by unit member Capt. Jerald Bodden. "Years ago, when I was stationed here on Bliss, there was a Soldier and his wife who passed away," sai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Attorney General William P. Barr issued the following remarks at the medal of valor and heroic commendation ceremony: "I'd like to thank President Trump for hosting this ceremony. And let me say that it is an honor to serve under a President who is so strongly a supporter of law enforcement and has the back of police officers and other first responders. Thank you, Mr. President. "We've come together to recognize the extraordinary actions of 11 fellow citizens. The Presi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Dan Hawkins Airmen have a new digital option to stay current on Air Force knowledge and to help prepare for promotion testing with the debut of the Air Force Handbook 1 phone application, released Sept. 6 by Air Education and Training Command officials. The AFH1 app includes the "The Air Force Handbook 1," and study guide, as well as Air Force Instruction 36-2  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the latest unmanned aerial system technology to transform the Air Force environmental program. The effort, a partnership between AFIMSC and the Air Force Innovation Hub Network (AFWERX), began as an idea to improve land surveying - for floodplain mapping, vegetation classificati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Michael Briggs Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command, told an audience at an All Call Sept 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that the missions the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center conducts are critical to ensuring national defense. It was the general's first visit to the San Antonio-based AFMC units in his  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Michael Briggs Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command, told an audience at an All Call Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that the missions the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center conducts are critical to ensuring national defense. It was the general's first visit to the San Antonio-based AFMC units in his cha  more

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force (42nd Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Quay Drawdy An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ott, an instructor in Air University's LeMay Center Joint Integration directorate, was in Odessa, Texas, working as an emergency room physician when he heard a "  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal Twelve Airmen battled it out in a showdown of strength, grit and determination during the third annual Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Sept. 12 at Retama Park, Selma, Texas. After racing through 32 obstacles and fitness tests that included climbing, pull-ups, gymnastic rings, running, jumping, and weight-lifting challenges, Capt.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal Twelve Airmen battled it out in a showdown of strength, grit and determination during the third annual Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle, Sept. 12, at Retama Park, Selma, Texas. After racing through 32 obstacles and fitness tests that included climbing, pull-ups, gymnastic rings, running, jumping, and weight-lifting challenges, Capt. Noah Palicia, from Yokota Air Base, Jap  more

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force (97th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news: By Breanna Klemm After nine years of service, explosive detection Military Working Dog, Yyoda/P195, honorably retires from the military, September 11, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Yyoda began his training as a MWD in San Antonio, Texas, in 2010. After graduating from bomb school on June 18, 2010, Yyoda was assigned to his first duty station at Altus AFB. Yyoda has been a  more

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Quay Drawdy An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ott, an instructor in Air University's LeMay Center Joint Integration directorate, was in Odessa, Texas, working as an emergency room physician whe  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Timothy L. Hale As Hurricane Dorian crawls up the Southeastern United States, U.S. Army Reserve Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers, or EPLOs, are working with federal and military officials to prepare for any recovery operations, if they are needed. EPLOs are fielded from the 76th Operational Response Command, based at Salt Lake City, Utah to the 10 FEMA regions across the United States in   more

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force (460th Space Wing) issued the following news: When we think of those affected by the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, we typically think of the generation who were already adults. The truth is the events from that day will forever shake the generations to come. "I lived in a small town in Texas at the time, and I just remember being scared," said Airman 1st Class Whitney Hagood, 460th Force Support Squadron customer servi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following news release: * * * - Area prices unchanged in July and August; up 1.4 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were unchanged for the two months ending in August 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following news release: Employment rose in 4 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from March 2018 to March 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties/parishes are those with 2018 annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Stanley W. Suchman noted that the rate of job growth  more

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By David Owsianka His face turned dark blue from a lack of oxygen as he lied underneath the water at the bottom of a bathtub. This was his time, his way out, his escape from all the pain. He was only eight years old. Jordan only knew pain and suffering during his childhood. It was normal in Jordan's young life to be physically and mentally abused by his stepfather while also being sexually a  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By John Ingle Services under the Department of Defense Employee Assistance Program for appropriated- and non-appropriated fund civilian employees in need of assistance have resumed following a temporary disruption. EAP services were temporarily disrupted for contractual reasons, but the U.S. Health and Human Services notified the DoD on Sept. 4, 2019, that services will continue unti  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved revisions to the state of Arkansas' clean-air plan for regional haze and withdrew a portion of the federal regional haze plan. The state plan addresses emissions that impact visibility at national parks and wilderness areas in Arkansas and downwind states. The revisions address Clean Air Act requirements for particulate matter and sul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The FBI issued the following news release: Director Christopher Wray has named Stuart Platt as the assistant director of the Office of Professional Responsibility at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mr. Platt recently served in the Office of Professional Responsibility for the U.S. Department of Justice. The FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility adjudicates completed investigations of employee misconduct. Mr. Platt began his career in civilian public service   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following notice of apparent liability for forfeiture (File No.: EB-IHD-18-00027139): In the Matter of CBS Broadcasting Inc. d/b/a CBS Television Network, CBS Television Stations, Inc., CBS Stations Group of Texas LLC, CBS LITV LLC NAL/Acct. No.: 201932080017 FRN Nos.: 0003482189; 0004425773; 0023035348; 0021355177 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: September 4, 2019 Released: September 9, 2019 By th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application under section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act by Vista Bank, Ralls, Texas, to establish a branch at 5840 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas. Attached is the Board's order relating to this action. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955. Attachment (https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/orders20190911a1.pdf) * *  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding have less than one week to register for FEMA grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16. The Texas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Cameron, Willacy and Hildago. FEMA assistance to individual  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA promotes National Preparedness Month each September because preparation saves lives and prevents loss. Taking a few minutes now can make a life-changing difference when disaster strikes. 1. What do you need? Don't run around stuffing things in a bag when you need to evacuate. Put together an emergency kit now with water, food and medications for at l  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By John Ingle A Florida Air National Guard Airman showed his mastery of fighter avionics, earning the ACE award in the 365th Training Squadron's F-15 avionics apprentice course. Airman 1st Class Christopher Cady recorded perfect scores in all 12 blocks of instruction during training. Concepts learned include fundamentals of F-15 Eagle avionics systems to include troubleshooting those  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Seraiah Wolf Goodfellow hosted its first Future of the Air Force Symposium held at the event center Sept. 6. This event focused on the possibilities of future technologies to be used in the Air Force and featured guest speakers, Capt. Michael Kanaan, Air Force co-chair for artificial intelligence, Lt. Gen. retired Ronnie Hawkins, and Chief Master Sgt. Lee Hoover, senior enlisted  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Ethan Sherwood The Oath of American Citizenship is one taken with much pride, an oath to support and defend the Constitution, an oath to bear arms, an oath to join the greatest country on Earth. This oath was taken in unison by 29 individuals from seven different countries at the O.C. Fisher Federal Building in San Angelo, Texas, September 4. "In the course of my duties I get t  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Seraiah Wolf Goodfellow and the San Angelo community observed 9/11 through remembrance ceremonies, which took place throughout the day here, Sept. 11. In honor of those who lost their lives during that tragic day, several events were held in the community and on base. The San Angelo community held an event in front of the San Angelo Fine Arts Museum. Small American flags were d  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Robyn Hunsinger The Student of the Month awards and Rope of the Month award are presented by 17th Training Group leadership each month. The Student of the Month award is given to one outstanding student from each squadron, who are selected and voted for by the students and instructors of their respective squadrons. The Rope of the Month award is handed out as recognition for th  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Ian Crase WHY SHOULD I PREPARE? Disasters come in many forms; explosions, flooding, tornadoes, and others. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, hardship and loss that accompany these disasters. Individuals, families, and communities should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare makes any cri  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: If you received flood insurance as part of your FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Harvey, you only have one year remaining on your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) group insurance policy. Planning to renew your NFIP policy purchase is a great way to prepare for future disasters and protect you and your family from financial loss. At least 30 d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $9 million to launch the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program. Recipients from three states, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas, will receive up to $600,000 in a planning year and up to $800,000 in three implementation y  more

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Reserve Personnel Center issued the following news: When we think of those affected by the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, we typically think of the generation who were already adults. The truth is the events from that day will forever shake the generations to come. "I lived in a small town in Texas at the time, and I just remember being scared," said Airman 1st Class Whitney Hagood, 460th Force Support Squadron cust  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $109,000 cooperative agreement to the Iowa State University of Science and Technology for the survey of genetic variation in Salina mucket, Mexican fawnsfoot and Texas fawnsfoot. The agency description of the grant states: "The overall goal of this project is to provide guidance on genetic considerations that should be addressed prior to implementing controlled propag  more

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Benjamin N. Valmoja Approximately 230 Airmen gathered at the base flag pole at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 11, 2019 to pay respects to those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks 18 years ago. Displays were arranged in the center of Heritage Park, which represented the first responder emergency services and victims. Specifically, police officers, medical re  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Wolfe The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers another chance to support Airmen and Soldiers in need during its second Give and Get Back donation period of the year. Sept. 13 to 17, Exchange shoppers can donate to either Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) at the register at any Exchange store or online at ShopMyExchange.com. For every  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: Today, 12 military veterans graduated from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (HERO) Child Rescue Corps program during a ceremony at ICE Headquarters. This year's class is composed of U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps veterans from Texas, Illinois, M  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 13 -- NASA's Johnson Space Center issued the following news release: Astronaut and Massachusetts-native Dr. Richard Linnehan, along with representatives from NASA and the U.S. International Space Station (ISS) National Lab, will visit Boston September 17 - 19 to share research opportunities onboard the space station as part of NASA's Destination Station initiative. Destination Station is an effort dedicated to sharing and highlighting opportunities for research aboard the  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL oil and gas research successes and expertise are on display today and tomorrow at the Society of Petroleum Engineers' (SPE) Liquids-Rich Basins Conference-North America in Midland, Texas. The event highlights advancements in technology, operations and best practices with a focus on innovative techniques and tactics that drive the production of energy from   more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By John Ingle It's often said that while the Airman might wear the uniform, families also bear the burden that comes with military service. That load comes in many forms, and with spouses in particular, that could mean putting a career on hold, creating an obstacle to career progression, personal growth and even a secondary household income as they move from state to st  more

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Timothy Gray Fort Bliss Soldiers and agencies exercised the ability to deliver patients to level one trauma care for the first time in four years, September 4. Soldiers assigned to 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West coordinated a mass casualty exercise that helped North Carolina National Guard medics prepare for an upcoming deployment. At the same time, the exercise tested communication between g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today named Jennifer M. Golder as Director of the Office of Administration, effective December. In this role, Golder will be responsible for the agency's centralized services in the areas of acquisitions, facilities and security, property management, and administrative service. Golder replaces Mary Muessle, who will become Director, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Employee Fired for Refusing to Agree to Invasive Inquiries, Federal Agency Charged * * * Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, a Dallas-based electric utility company, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Armando Perez A recent visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland, by the Air Force chief of staff prompted AFIMSC to take action to increase the readiness and lethality of Defenders there. Gen. David L. Goldfein met with Airmen of the 821st Air Base Group during his July 20-21 visit. During the discussion, security forces members informed him of limitations the  more

TEMPLE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Texas office issued the following news release: State Director for Rural Development Edd Hargett today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue their recovery from the devastating effects of hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters. "USDA Rural Development is proud to assist communities affected by natural dis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the entry of a final judgment against Cardinal Energy Group, Inc., a Texas-based oil-and-gas penny stock company, with fraudulently concealing the loss of the company's major source of revenue. As alleged in the SEC's March 2019 complaint, Cardinal, based in Dallas, Texas, lost control of its interest in two oil-and-gas leases in mid-201  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Monday, Sept. 16 is the final day for South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding to register for FEMA grants. The Texas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo. FEMA assistance to individuals and families recovering from the floods in South Texas tops $11.7 million. This includes $10.  more

CLAY COUNTY, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By John Ingle A throng camouflage-clad hunters from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, converged on a ranch here Sept. 7, 2019, to experience what has become part of a North Texas tradition. Birdwell & Clark Ranch owners Emry Birdwell and Deborah Clark hosted more than 100 Sheppard personnel for the 15th annual event as an appreciation event for their service to the country. Participants had the o  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By Madeleine E. Jinks A near-complete $1 million remodel of the North Bowling Lanes at Sheppard AFB will create a lounge-style feel and a getaway for Airmen and others looking to bowl a few frames or just hang out. The North Bowling Lanes will re-open in October 2019 with what Buddy Trivette, North Bowling Lanes manager, describes as some much needed renovations. "It was built in 19  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By John Ingle It's often said that while the Airman might wear the uniform, families also bear the burden that comes with military service. That load comes in many forms, and with spouses in particular, that could mean putting a career on hold, creating an obstacle to career progression, personal growth and even a secondary household income as they move from state to state with their  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, received a signed Chief of Engineers Report (Chief's Report) for the proposed Jefferson County Ecosystem Restoration Project, Sept. 12, outlining the feasibility of providing shore protection and related improvements between Sabine Pass and the entrance to Galveston Bay, Texas, in the interest of protecting and restoring environmental resources on and  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - Tar Creek site in Oklahoma saw progress under Task Force guidance * * * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the completion of the Superfund Task Force and issued the Task Force's final report outlining significant accomplishments over the past two years at Superfund sites across the country. The announcement included plans for integrati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Jennifer Gonzalez Members from the SERE team at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, will celebrate their 700th save with a ceremony and search and rescue demonstration Sept. 20 at Fairchild AFB. In addition to the demonstration, which highlights the training, coordination and intensity required for one rescue, Airmen from the 36th Rescue Squadron will reve  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * - During National Preparedness Month, make sure you can outsmart the scammers * * * Part of being prepared for disaster is knowing how to protect yourself from criminals who prey on people in vulnerable situations. Illegal activity such as price-gouging may begin before a disaster even strikes, and scams continue for years in forms including ren  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * - CommunityBank of Texas, Allegiance Bank and FHLB Dallas Partner to Provide Funds * * * HELBIG Community Development Corporation (HCDC) yesterday received $10,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds from CommunityBank of Texas, Allegiance Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) at a check presentation in Be  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Texas Department of Public Safety today held a press conference at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to remind Texas residents that starting Oct. 1, 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board a flight at all U.S. airports. Texas has been issuing REAL   more

MCALLEN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: Two men face up to life in prison following their convictions of drug crimes, carjacking, robbery and firearms offenses, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. The McAllen jury deliberated for five hours before convicting Mexican citizen Marin Macrin Cerda aka Filtro, 33, and Jose Miguel Montemayor aka aEl Mickey, 29, of Mission, late Friday. Sept. 6, 2019, foll  more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: A 51-year-old Laredo resident has admitted she made a false statement and provided contraband in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Oralia Aparicio pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement and one count of providing contraband to a prison inmate. Aparicio was employed by GEO Group Inc. as a Kitchen Supervisor at the Rio Grande Detent  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: A South Texas doctor has agreed to pay the United States $2,133,959.30 to resolve allegations he fraudulently submitted claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary diagnostic tests, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. "This settlement reflects our continued resolve to protect the Medicare program from exploitation," said Patrick. "We will vigor  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Joseph D. Brown, issued the following news release: The North Texas Crime Commission (NTCC) recognized an Eastern District of Texas federal prosecutor as the 2019 Prosecutor of the Year at their monthly membership meeting on Sep. 12, 2019 in Dallas. Assistant United States Attorney Marisa Miller was honored as Prosecutor of the Year specifically for her outstanding achievements in the areas of combating child exploi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: A 53-year-old Houston man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud for his participation in a scheme to defraud Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPSG), announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Joseph A. Isaac admitted to participating in the scheme with Anna Maria Sites, 42, of Friendswood, from 2010 through Feb. 17, 2015, by not paying rebates to tho  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Dan Hawkins Airmen have a new digital option to stay current on Air Force knowledge and to help prepare for promotion testing with the debut of the Air Force Handbook 1 phone application, released Sept. 6 by Air Education and Training Command officials. The AFH1 app includes the "The Air Force Handbook 1," and study guide, as well as Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Education and Training Command Women's Fly-In event in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area Sept. 18-21 will bring rated officers and career enlisted aviators together to network, mentor and inspire others to "Fly Like a Girl." As part of the Fly-In, Air Force women pilots and static display aircraft will be at the "Girls in Aviation Day" event Sept. 21 at the Front  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Katherine Spessa "Where is your husband deployed to?" "Korea. Just a couple more months." "Well, we're your family here." Her smile is infectious and she directs it at everyone who comes into the room, nurses, doctors, technicians: her family here. Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard is thousands of miles from her home on what she jokingly calls the "us  more

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Quay Drawdy An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, August 31, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ott, an instructor in Air University's LeMay Center Joint Integration directorate, was working as an emergency room physician when he heard a "pop" from outside. Ott walked toward the nurses'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $117,374 cooperative agreement to the University of Houston of Texas for the development of Kalman filter optimized for earthquake ground motions. The U.S. Geological Survey provided the following overview: "The work in this addendum will require leveraging the hardware and software previously developed to stand-up an operational network in Costa Rica covered under the exist  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency - Texas Field Office issued the following news release: Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program began Sept. 11. "There is no doubt that extreme weather has greatly impacted Texas' agricultural producers over the last several years, and  more

JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Debbie Gildea When 1st Lt. Mike Lane, Air National Guard member, arrived at Sheppard Air Force Base in May 2017 for undergraduate pilot training, he was beyond excited about his future and the chance to achieve his childhood dream of flying the F-16. "Being a Viper (F-16) pilot is what I've always wanted to do," he said. He had good reason to be excited, havi  more