WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the establishment of small business transportation resource center to provide assistance in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $190,000. The agency said the grant was associated with business and commerce. The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3)   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for training, technology and technical assistance to law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million. The agency said the grant was associated with a) employment, labor and training, b) humanities, c) information and statistics and d) law, justice and legal services.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it expects to award up to five discretionary grants for all-hazards emergency preparedness in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $40,733,530. The funding is open to state or territorial governments; state administrative agencies; or the state emergency management agencies. The agency description of the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force's 56th Fighter Wing issued the following news: The chance to help propel Air Education and Training Command's 2020 Air Force Spark Tank finalist to the winner's circle is here with the opening of the public voting window that is open from Feb. 20 through 10:06 a.m. on Feb. 28. Click here (https://www.polltab.com/kTWASVJXV) to vote (works best in chrome). Voters can vote only once and the public is invited to participate. Vot  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in a bivouac exercise Feb. 11-13, at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training (BEAST) site at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex. The 3-day, 2-night exercise simulated the establishment and defense of a base in foreign territory with the mission of providing humanitarian aid to displaced civilians.  more

SINTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 851st Transportation Company were hard at work preparing equipment for overseas movement in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20, Feb. 8-9, 2020, here. For the past several years, the main training focus for the U.S. military has been building the tactical readiness of service members and units. DEFENDER-Europe 20 builds on that foundation, demonstrating operational and strategic lev  more

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world. Military readiness includes making sure medical treatment facilities are operated to ensure service me  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: There is no sidestepping the obvious when it comes to Sheppard AFB - the Air Force's combat capability truly does start here. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, witnessed that first hand Feb. 19-20 when they experienced one of the most diverse and unique training bases in the Air Force. "E  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: There is no sidestepping the obvious when it comes to Sheppard AFB - the Air Force's combat capability truly does start here. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, witnessed that first hand Feb. 19-20 when they experienced one of the most diverse and unique training bases in the Air Force. "Every logistici  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Education and Training Command's first Master Military Training Leader program officially launched at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Feb. 7. "MTLs have been around since 1973, so we have a long history of leading, mentoring and training Airmen throughout the technical training pipeline," said Senior Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II, 17th Training Group military training superintendent. Originally, course   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: A total of 120 men and women from across the Air Force have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced today. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 1,048 applications as part of the Officer Training School line officer selection board 20OT01. The 120 applicants were selec  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: To better afford enlisted recruits the time and opportunity to find the path of their greatest calling, the Air Force has created a single path of entry into the special warfare recruiting and initial training pipeline. The Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring program will officially commence in early April of this year with a new Air Force Specialty Code  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: To better afford enlisted recruits the time and opportunity to find the path of their greatest calling, the Air Force has created a single path of entry into the special warfare recruiting and initial training pipeline. The Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring program will officially commence in early April with a new Air Force Specialty Code for accessions and the first shipment of specia  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: Air Force officials announced today that the promotion testing window for approximately 6,000 Airmen in the 20E6 promotion cycle will be extended through April 30 as a result of a potential compromise of promotion testing material. The Air Force's Personnel Center made the decision to extend the testing window following discovery that 18 Specialty Knowledge Tests were unaccount  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander awarded the Bronze Star Medal to Capt. Shane Lockridge Feb. 13. Capt. Shane Lockridge is the chief of military construction requirements for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, a subordinate unit of AFIMSC. He received the award for his performance as the director of operations and engineer adviser for Operation Free  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: More than 300 military and civilian financial managers from Air Force installations around the world gathered during Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's third annual Air Force Financial Operations Conference Feb. 11-13. AFIMSC's Financial Operations Division is responsible for the execution and oversight of 77 comptroller units at installations across the Air Force. "The best part of the conference to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Gunsmith Shop - part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Armament Directorate - recently completed delivery of a new rifle for aircrew in most ejection seat aircraft. Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), which is a 5.56 mm caliber rifle, was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small arms engineer to provide downed aircrew with additional firep  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force Gunsmith Shop, part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Armament Directorate, recently completed delivery of a new rifle for aircrew in most ejection seat aircraft. Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), the 7-pound, 5.56 mm caliber rifle is based on the M4 carbine and was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small-arms engineer to provide downed  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: Airman Leadership School graduates its first class of the new year at the event center here Feb. 13. "Today is a significant milestone in these leaders' Air Force careers," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Brigman, 316th Training Squadron instructor. "ALS is the first level of enlisted professional military education for Airmen and it symbolizes a new beginning--A transition from student to s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Clinic has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. "This accreditation assures our patients that Brooke Army Medical Center is committed to providing the best possible comprehensive bariatric care," said Joseph Gonzalez, Bariatric Surgery program manager.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued the following news: Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers are helping lay the acquisition groundwork to ensure essential services and supplies are in place as the Army prepares for its largest European exercise in 25 years. Contracting Soldiers from the 901st Contracting Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas, and 904th CBN at Fort Stewart, Georgia, have been planning for and begin  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed four new members to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council. The council, composed of representatives from financial institutions of various sizes in the Eleventh District, is part of a Federal Reserve initiative to enhance communication with community bankers. The council provides senior Dallas Fed officials with grassroots informatio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has promoted Richard J. Mase Jr. to senior vice president responsible for Eleventh Federal Reserve District cash operations. He will also serve as the Dallas Fed's representative on the Federal Reserve System's Cash Advisory Group. Mase joined the Dallas Fed in 1986. He has served in numerous roles across a variety of business lines at the Dallas Fed, including vi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Tarleton State University funding to remove bacterial toxins in drinking water sources. The project is provided by the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Program. 18 teams across the county will will receive a Phase I grant of up to $25,000 to develop their sustainable designs that will help solve important en  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the University of New Mexico funding to develop sidewalks using recycled materials. The project is provided by the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Program. 18 teams across the county will will receive a Phase I grant of up to $25,000 to develop their sustainable designs that will help solve important enviro  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley funding to develop a low-cost water filter. The project is provided by the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Program. 18 teams across the county will will receive a Phase I grant of up to $25,000 to develop their sustainable designs that will help solve important env  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on Feb. 20: * * * - EXIM Financing Will Support Estimated 100 U.S. Jobs at Small Businesses in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas; Board Members also Review Ongoing Small Business Enhancements * * * Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors unanimously approved an $18.4 million loan guarantee that will directly support three U.S. small businesses. The medium-term loan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order (MB Docket No. 12-1): In the Matter of: Titus County, Texas For Modification of the Satellite Television Markets of Stations KLTV, Tyler, Texas; KETK-TV, Jacksonville, Texas; KFXK-TV, Longview, Texas; KYTX, Nacogdoches, Texas; and KTVT, Fort Worth, Texas ORDER Adopted: February 19, 2020 Released: February 19, 2020 By the Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) reported net income of $61.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. In comparison, for the quarters ended September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank reported net income of $53.1 million and $58.1 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Bank reported net incom  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: Goodfellow Air Force Base and San Angelo Independent School District solidified a memorandum of agreement, manifesting the 17th Training Wing to share vehicle mechanics and technicians with SAISD in its administration building, Feb. 21. "Nobody really understands how important our relationship and partnership with SAISD is," Col. Tony England, 17th Mission Support Group commander. "I  more

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: After years of waiting, now there's a new way for members of Team XL to get their cheat days and pizza fills in. Hunt's Brothers Pizza is now open at Laughlin's Army and Air Force Exchange Service's shopette since Feb. 13. They offers pizza by the slice or the box with unlimited toppings for no extra charge, and even chicken wings. "We value and appreciate Team XL's commitment   more

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world. Military readiness includes making sure MTFs are operated to ensure service members are medically ready to train and deploy," said  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command issued the following news: In his first official event representing U.S. Army Installation Management Command to an external audience, Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, IMCOM commanding general, described actions the Army is taking to strengthen Soldier, Family and Civilian readiness. Gabram, who assumed command of IMCOM Jan. 22, addressed a group of Army, business and civic leaders Feb. 10 at the Association of Defense Communities' "Install  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 54529) involving the South Texas power reactor in Texas: NOTIFICATION TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY "At 1647 CST on 2/17/2020, it was determined that approximately two quarts of hydraulic oil were spilled into the Colorado River during preparation for dredging activities. Cleanup using an oil dispersant and oil booms is underway. The cause of the hydraulic oil spill is under investigation. "The   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 54521) involving Texas Department of State Health Services, Pasadena, Texas: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - QSA EXPOSURE DEVICE OPEN SHUTTER AND CAP The following information was received from the state of Texas via email: "On February 11, 2020, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified of an event by the licensee's consultant. The consultant stated the licensee had purcha  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: Have you ever heard of the Air Force Assistance Fund? You probably have, and haven't realized it. When asked, many Airmen on Air Force bases around the world identify this program as the "time of the year when we are asked to donate money." They may feel compelled to donate to a cause that they don't understand or never see the benefit. But, for others, it's much more than that. The A  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: The Air Force's Personnel Center wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 Squadron Commander and Superintendent Course and is off-and-running with its first 2020 class concluded. The three-and-a-half day course was offered eight times in 2019 and provided squadron commanders, civilian directors, and superintendents the opportunity to learn about capab  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding St. Mary's University funding to advance an efficient solar concentrator to produce electricity. The project is provided by the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Program. 18 teams across the county will will receive a Phase I grant of up to $25,000 to develop their sustainable designs that will help solve imp  more

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: Here at Laughlin, we started training pilots for the first time in February 1943. We had spent all summer and fall in 1942 constructing and preparing the base for occupation, and it was finally time to fly. These first classes were small and had irregular start dates, but this was the very beginning of our training mission. In these early days, we taught pilots and co-pilots how   more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: As the Air Force continues to evolve to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving global security environment, the 82nd Training Wing is working to transform maintenance and logistics technical training to deliver the Airmen who will form the heart of the future force. "We are one wing in a big Air Force," said Col. Kenyon Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, "but because of our role and the scope and sc  more

BRYAN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: A sunny day lent itself to the U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the Headquarters, Headquarters Company (HHC), 420th Engineer Brigade, as they tested their speed and teamwork in setting up a tactical operations center Feb. 8, 2020. The Soldiers conducted setup and movement exercises for their Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter, or DRASH, during their battle assembly weekend to sharpen their skills in preparation for f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued the following reported opinion (Case No. 17-9002): IN RE DOWNSTREAM ADDICKS AND BARKER (TEXAS) FLOOD-CONTROL RESERVOIRS THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO: ALL DOWNSTREAM CASES Fifth Amendment Taking; Motion to Dismiss; RCFC 12(b)(6); Motion for Summary Judgment; Act of God; Perfect Flood Control; Flood Control Act of 1928; 33 U.S.C. Sec. 702c (2018); "Flood Water"; Protected Property Interest; Property Right Rand P. Nolen, Fleming, Nolen &  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $70.3 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to multiple airports in Texas. This investment in Texas airports is part of a $520.5 million national investment in America's airports that was announced by Secretary Chao. "This $520.5 million in f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $49,591 grant to the University of Oklahoma for supporting workforce development by engaging early-career researchers in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The U.S. Geological Survey provided the following overview: "This project builds on the successes of three prior workshops to bring together a cohort of early-career environmental professionals in the south central  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District (USACE Galveston) has awarded a contract in the amount of $12,221,180 to Pontchartrain Partners, LLC., for repair of damage to the Texas City Hurricane Flood Protection Project caused by Hurricane Harvey. "The project will correct erosion damage to the levee and Moses Lake Floodgate inlet area caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017,  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 21 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District (USACE Galveston) has awarded a contract in the amount of $12,221,180 to Pontchartrain Partners, LLC., for repair of damage to the Texas City Hurricane Flood Protection Project caused by Hurricane Harvey. "The project will correct erosion damage to the levee and Moses Lake Floodgate inlet area caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017," said Ryan Schwartzeng  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 17 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is set to switch water flow to the new outlet control structures on Feb. 14 at Barker Dam, with Addicks Dam scheduled to switch in March. The new outlet control structures have been under construction since 2015 and will replace the original outlet control structures built in the 1940s. "These new outlet control structures incorporate modern dam design   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, to inform the public of the initiation of the revision to the Grapevine Lake Master Plan. The Master Plan is a vital tool produced and used by USACE to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE administered lands  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency has issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a new crop insurance pilot program, Nursery Value Select (NVS), for crop year 2021. NVS is another crop insurance option for nursery crop producers, including those growing hemp, in addition to the Nursery crop insurance program. NVS is available in select counties in Alabama, Colorado, Flor  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the University of Texas - Dallas funding to design low-cost air quality sensors. The project is provided by the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Program. 18 teams across the county will will receive a Phase I grant of up to $25,000 to develop their sustainable designs that will help solve important environme  more