JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston donated holiday presents to students. The 187th Medical Battalion command team of Lt. Col. Kayla O. Ramotar and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Conn, along with battalion cadre and staff, donated more than 500 gifts to t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, issued the following news release: Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) is requesting the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) continue to support efforts to conduct oversight of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and its failure to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse w more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 97th Air Mobility Wing's Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team hosted an aviation fair at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The event showcased a variety of Air Force career opportunities, from pilots and firefighters to STEM-focused roles such as weather specialists, inspiring students to explore aviation and STEM careers. By fostering a partnership b more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices unchanged in November; up 2.7 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South was unchanged in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A decline in the gas more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area - November 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.1 percent in October and November, up 1.9 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 perc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) applauded the unanimous passage of their Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 in the U.S. Senate. The legislation passed the Senate last week. "The vast majority of people incarcerated today will come home to our communities at some point," Senator Capito said. "The Second Chance more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PHARR, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge this week seized nearly $7.5 million in methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling jicama. "Seizures like this one illustrate the scourge of hard narcotics like methamphetamine and the determination, vigilance and experience more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 10, 2024, by Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson at the Market Risk Advisory Committee meeting: * * * Introduction I am delighted to have you all here, in person and virtually, to continue the thoughtful conversations and important developments of the Committee to advance a number of potential risks facing the futures and derivatives markets. Today, we continue the long tradition of this C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman-elect August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the appointment of Representative Ben Cline (VA-06) as Vice Chairman of the RSC for the 119th Congress. Representative Cline will be the first RSC Vice Chair, signaling a historic partnership and commitment to strengthening RSC. The Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released an interim staff report on the Committee's investigation into the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) voter registration activities including its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted to pass S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024(WRDA), which contains two key provisions for the 34th Congressional District of Texas. The first provision authorizes $40 million for the City of Brownsville for water and wastewater infrastructure development. While funding has yet to be allocated, this marks a significant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after voting to support the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 281 to 140: "Over the last four years under the Biden Administration, our country has witnessed significant deterioration in national more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Following a successful beta test earlier this year, the Air Force Services Center is now ready to offer a complimentary breakfast to guests at lodging operations across the Department of the Air Force. The six-month Air Force Inns Smart Start Breakfast Program pilot started in early May at seven locations with the AFSVC lodging team looking to deter more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced the award of a cooperative agreement to the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) today to enhance the academic and professional success of underrepresented students, particularly Hispanic students, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields relevant to the DoD. Led by the University of Texas El Paso and University of Central Florida,  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force released its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan today to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition. The I2AP effort is designed to re-optimize installations by better aligning them with mission critical capabilities, right-sizing vital infrastructure and building more resiliency with tailored approaches at our installa more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency, joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute on Dec. 10 to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the imp more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department's mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Dec. 9. She said the U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent the militant group from reestablishing a foothold in the country following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime over the weekend.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from Asarco LLC, Amarillo, Texas: * * * Michael Thrift Air and Radiation Law Office, Office of General Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Re: Comments of ASARCO LLC on Proposed Consent Decree Center for Biological Diversity v. Regan, No. 4:24-cv-01900-HSG (N.D. Cal) Docket ID NO. EPA-HQ-OGC-2024-0490 * * * Dear Mr. Thrift: ASARCO LLC (Asarco), th more ST

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Funds to Help Organizations Prevent or Remediate Property Title Issues * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $2 million in Heirs' Property Program grants to assist 33 organizations in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas to help prevent or remediate heirs' property issues. "There's been so much ent more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 4, 2024, from American Flyers, Addison, Texas: * * * American Flyers concerns with the FAA's Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Piper PA28-181 Aircraft * * * As operators of 34 Piper PA28-181's as part of our fleet in a high-usage flight school environment, we are deeply invested in maintaining the highest safety standards. This more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Space Force officially turns five years old Dec. 20. The sixth branch of the U.S armed forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, when President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. Under this act, Air Force Space Command, headquartered at then-Peterson Air Force Base, ceased space operations, was more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act clears final hurdle in Congress Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded the passage of his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for "Good Samaritans," such as state agencies,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered opening remarks at a hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the State Department's failures during the Biden-Harris administration's deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. - Remarks as Delivered - Mr. Secretary, I am pleased that you are here today. Over the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman questioned Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a full committee hearing on the failures of the Biden-Harris administration's deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. - Chairman McCaul's Questioning - Chairman McCaul: "Mr. Secretary, in September of this year, your State Department's inspector g more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 8753, unanimously through the U.S. House of Representatives today. This bipartisan bill, which now heads to the U.S. Senate, benefits communities throughout the country by requiring the Postal Service to formally designate unique zip codes within their system for 51 specific cities and towns including the Colorado  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5009, the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the full authorization of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Boots to Business program for four years. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement. "The SB more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Members of Iowa's largest general farm organization gathered at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines this week to celebrate the achievements of 100 county Farm Bureaus, young farmer award winners and receive expert insight on key topics and issues shaping agriculture today. Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president, addressed members of Io more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3114) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In Re: AT&T Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Plaintiffs in the actions listed on Schedule A move under Panel Rule 7.1 to vacate the orders conditionally transferring the actions to MDL No. 3114. Defendant AT&T Inc. opposes the motions and supports transfer. After considering the argument of counsel, we find that more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. U.S. Air Force Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, left, bequeaths the 24th Helicopter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Derek Cumbie, 24th Helicopter Squadron commander during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony on Dec. 6, 2024 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued the following statement after voting for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "The world is on fire, our adversaries are on the move, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind," said Rep. McCaul. "I was proud to support this year's National Defense Authorization A more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. The F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, established at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, over two decades ago, is moving to Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The move is scheduled for completion in early 2025. This shift in operations, with F-16 intelligence training centralizing at Holloman AFB, will change the structure of the course that will b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) joined storm and fire survivors at the U.S. Capitol to push for comprehensive and equitable disaster recovery solutions. Pallone joined advocates, organized by the New Jersey Organizing Project, in calling for the permanent authorization and full funding of the U.S. Department of House and Urban Developments (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Reco more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led a hearing yesterday to examine the full scope of threats posed to our homeland security by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones. Recently, there have been several unexplained drone sightings in the United States, specifically in New Jersey and New York. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Dr. Cuellar supported the following provisions in the final text of the 2025 NDAA: * 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members (E-4 and below) * 4. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: On Tuesday, the House Passed H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, legislation aimed at bolstering America's defenses against homeland security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This bill establishes and authorizes a dedicated Department of Homeland Security (DHS) working group to assess, identify, and report on DHS efforts to counter the growing threat from the CCP. "The Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). This bipartisan legislation significantly increases quality of life improvements for our servicemembers and their families in El Paso and beyond, invests historic amounts in Fort Bliss, strengthens ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: "Today, I voted 'YES' to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025," said Congressman Nehls. "This legislation aut more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: A pair of Air Force Reservists were among the 30 graduates of the inaugural Air Force Warrant Officer Training School class here December 6. Senior Master Sgt. John Brasher and Master Sgt. Jeremy Smart completed the eight-week course and will now wear the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, 2nd Class. Brasher is assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group at Lackland Air Force Base more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing yesterday addressing the Democrat's catastrophic open border crisis and its impact on Texas and the nation. Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, delivered a heartbreaking testimony about how the Biden administration's open border policies resulted in her daughter being brutally murdered by an illegal alien. Watch Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing titled "Communications Networks Safety & Security," Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed the need for decisive and strategic action in the face of cyber threats from malicious overseas actors. This requir more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Newsmax to discuss his ongoing meetings with President Trump's cabinet secretary nominees. Yesterday, Senator Marshall met with Linda McMahon, Pete Hegseth, and Brooke Rollins. Senator Marshall expressed his support for President Trump's nominees and shared his optimism that they would be swiftly confirmed in the Senate. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced the Benjamin Franklin Statue Placement Act, a bipartisan effort to honor Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the founding of the United States by placing a statue of him along the U.S. Capitol tour route. The bill calls for the installation of a statue of Franklin before 2026, which will be the 250th anniversary of our nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Oceans Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Ranking Member Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize $30.45 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. " more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A San Antonio woman was arrested Tuesday in San Antonio on criminal charges related to allegedly obstructing and attempting to obstruct an ongoing federal fraud investigation. According to court documents, the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation are conducting a federal investigation into an investor fraud scheme in San Antonio and Lubbock. The indictment alleges t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight. The DSEs, cataloged by Air Education and Training Command's Force Development Credentialing Division's DSE branch, are hands-on experiences outside of f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and victim advocates today held a press conference to urge the House to pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act, bipartisan legislation to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated images (commonly referred to as "deepfakes"). The bill, which passed th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), alongside Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), introduced the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill will prohibit joint ownership of PBMs and pharmacies, a gross conflict of interest that enables these companies to enrich themselves at the expense of patients and more PR