WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * AMO helicopter crew conducts two rescues in the mountains last weekend * El Paso, Texas For More Information Contact: Landon Hutchens (202) 407-4241; landon.r.hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov EL PASO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter crews conducted rescues this weekend in the Franklin and Organ mountains. On Aug.  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army tour length changes to enhance stability, readiness in Korea * CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea - The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea. The implementation of a new 3-2-1 tour model for Soldiers arriving in South Korea begins Oct. 1, 2025. This policy extends th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Atmos Energy Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the adoption of new energy efficiency standards for housing financed by these agencies. The company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, serves over three million customers across eight states and highlighted its commitment to enhancing energy conservation and sustainability within its service areas. In its letter,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Building Science Institute Ltd. Co. (BSI), Geronimo, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the proposed rule for energy efficiency standards in HUD- and USDA-financed housing. BSI, recognized as a Home Certification Organization, emphasizes the importance of adopting robust energy standards to enhance the performance of residential construction across the nation. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- ClifTaylor Enterprises Inc., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2025-10, which pertains to the Clean Fuel Production Credit under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. The company is seeking clarification on key aspects of the proposed regulations. In its correspondence, ClifTaylor emphasized the need for clearer definitions within the draft text of the regulations. The organization pointed out  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Commentary: DLA's F-16 support began before fielding, continues today * Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won't be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting the lightweight fighter for half a century. Before the F-16 became operational Oct. 1, 1980, the U.S. Air Force launched initial prod more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area fell 0.3 percent for the two months ending in July 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michae more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The index for food increased 0.3 per more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- DHI Mortgage Co. Ltd., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing critical concerns regarding the proposed adoption of new energy efficiency standards for housing. The letter addresses the findings of HUD's Notice of Preliminary Determination issued in April 2024, which concluded that the proposed updates to energy codes would not adversely affect housing availability and affordability. DHI Mor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * DOT Launches Safety Audit of FAA Oversight of DCA Airspace Cantwell, colleagues demanded DOT and Army OIGs dig into how both failed to act on safety warnings * The Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT OIG) today announced it will spearhead a safety audit of FAA's oversight of DCA airspace.  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - As part of a recent educational outreach initiative, Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing Office of Research and Technology Applications collaborated with Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomed more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Elevate, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supporting the adoption of energy efficiency standards for HUD and USDA-financed housing. The group focuses on providing clean and affordable energy access in underserved communities across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, expressing that updated energy requirements will benefit both builders and residents. In its l more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Miller-Meeks, Loeffler Tout Importance of Driving Innovation in the Heartland * CORALVILLE, IA - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), and Small Businesses Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured Perspective Therapeutics, one of Iowa's most successful small businesses that leveraged fundin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Blumenthal Condemn Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer, Raise Concerns over Preferential Treatment Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) condemned the recent transfer of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell from FCI Tallahassee, a low security federal prison, to FPC Bryan, a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. The transfer occurred shortly after Maxwell met pri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has published a notice concerning a planned subaward to support a land acquisition in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will grant $6 million to the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), a nonprofit organization. The funds are part of a $24 million award for coastal conservation in the state. The money will enable CPC to purchase 2,500 acres of land. This property is next to the Justin Hurst Wild more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions * An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S. citizen, with leading a conspiracy to transfer funds from the United States  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * How a death in the family may affect your TRICARE coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7. When a family member passes away, it can feel overwh more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Raises Gulf of America Revenue-Sharing Cap for Coastal States * WASHINGTON -- As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Department of the Interior today announced the annual revenue-sharing cap for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf energy revenues will rise from $500 million to $650 million beginning in fiscal year 2025 and continuing through 2034. The funds, generated from o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Demands Transparency from Dallas Police Department Regarding ICE Cooperation * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) sent a letter to the Dallas Police Department's Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux demanding transparency on the Department's cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "As a member of Congress with oversight authority of federal immigration  more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL scientists explore real-time tsunami warning system on world's fastest supercomputer Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have helped develop an advanced, real-time tsunami forecasting system -- powered by El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer -- that could dramatically improve early warning capabilities for coastal communi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Major Public Broadcasting Shutdown Announcement Following GOP Funding Cuts * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, issued the following statement in response to the announcement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that it will begin shutting down operations after Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Match Group Agrees to Pay $14 Million, Permanently Stop Deceptive Advertising, Cancellation, and Billing Practices to Resolve FTC Charges * Match Group, Inc., and Match Group, LLC (Match), the owners and operators of online dating services Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and other dating sites, have agreed to pay $14 million, permanently stop misrepresenting guarantees and locking consu more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC leaders demonstrate agility during 2025 transformation training event * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command completed a leader training and wargaming event Jul. 29 to Aug. 1 in San Antonio, Texas, as a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command's alignment with more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on Aug. 11, 2025, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has voiced strong opposition to the recent energy efficiency standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging them to rescind the Final Determination before it significantly affects the availability and affordability of new construction housing. The trade organization, representing over 700 associations across the nation, has submitted detailed  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Kelly Demand Homeland Security Investigate Arrests, Detentions, and Deportations of U.S. Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Lou Correa (D-Calif.-46) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.-10), led 45 Congressional De more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Voted Chairman of U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors * WASHIGNTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep. Pfluger serve more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds Trump's Efforts to Crack Down on Crime and Lawlessness in Washington, D.C. * WASHIGNTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the D.C. National Guard and the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and address crime in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Taurean, Boerne, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense urging it to implement initiatives that would increase small business participation in the defense industrial base. The letter addresses a decline in the number of small businesses that have worked with the DOD despite high spending. Taurean expressed support for the agency's modernization efforts to streamline acquisition processes. To further support these goals, the organization more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Approves Emergency Conservation Assistance for 20 Counties in Texas * COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 12, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in 20 counties to address damages from severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding. ECP provides cost-share  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Program Flexibilities for Texas Agricultural Producers Impacted by Recent Flooding * COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 12, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adding flexibilities to its disaster assistance programs to better help agricultural producers in Texas significantly impacted by recent flooding. Flood-impacted producers should contact their more PR