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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-02-12 ( 52 items )  
340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron * Published Feb. 10, 2025 * By Jet Fabara * 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The 340 th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487 th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 202 more PR

340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron (10)
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron * Published Feb. 10, 2025 * By Jet Fabara * 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The 340 th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487 th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025, during which Lt. more PR

340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron (10)
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron * Published Feb. 10, 2025 * By Jet Fabara * 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The 340 th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487 th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025, during which Lt. more PR

Appropriators Talk Oversight, Mexico Water Treaty Violations (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Appropriators Talk Oversight, Mexico Water Treaty Violations Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Appropriations Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) held a bipartisan oversight briefing on Mexico's water treaty violations and the impact on Americans. Ima more PR

Arrington Statement on $838 Billion Deficit in Final Four Months of Biden-Harris Admin (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on $838 Billion Deficit in Final Four Months of Biden-Harris Admin Washington, D.C. - The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the January 2025 Monthly Budget Review which revealed that the federal budget deficit totaled $838 billion in the first four months of fiscal year 2025 (October-January). That amount is $306 billion more than the deficit recorded during  more PR

Bennet, Murray, Tillis, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Purple Heart Recipients Can Transfer Benefits to Dependents (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Murray, Tillis, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Purple Heart Recipients Can Transfer Benefits to Dependents Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), alongside nine of their Senate colleagues, to reintroduce the bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act. This legislation would clo more PR

Business Employment Dynamics in Arkansas - Second Quarter 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Arkansas - Second Quarter 2024": * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Arkansas -- Second Quarter 2024 From March 2024 to June 2024, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Arkansas were 64,586, while gross job gains from opening and exp more PR

California Teenager Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Nationwide Swatting Spree (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * California Teenager Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Nationwide Swatting Spree Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, California, was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for making interstate threats to injure the person of another. According to the plea agreement, from approximately August 2022 to January 2024, Filion made over 375 swatting and threat calls, including calls in w more PR

CBO: $838 Billion Deficit in Final Four Months of Biden-Harris Admin (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * CBO: $838 Billion Deficit in Final Four Months of Biden-Harris Admin WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the January 2025 Monthly Budget Review which revealed that the federal budget deficit totaled $838 billion in the first four months of fiscal year 2025 (October-January). That amount is $306  more PR

CBP and GSA Partner with Texas Department of Transportation for Infrastructure Improvements at Los Indios LPOE (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP and GSA Partner with Texas Department of Transportation for Infrastructure Improvements at Los Indios LPOE LOS INDIOS, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), announced a formal partnership on a small-scale infrastructure improvement project at the Los more PR

CBP Officers Seize $1M in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Officers Seize $1M in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge PHARR, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $1 million in cocaine hidden in a vehicle in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to exhibit excellence honed by their i more PR

Chairman Diaz-Balart Holds Oversight Briefing on Mexico's Water Treaty Violations and the Impact on Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Diaz-Balart Holds Oversight Briefing on Mexico's Water Treaty Violations and the Impact on Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) convened a bipartisan Member briefing today on Mexico's failure to meet its water delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 W more PR

Cincinnati CBP stops deadly chemical compound (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Cincinnati CBP stops deadly chemical compound CINCINNATI-- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati seized two shipments on February 7 containing the deadly, addictive, and illegal substance tianeptine. Officers seized the 9 pounds for violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Tianeptine is an unappr more PR

Commerce Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Coast Guard Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Coast Guard Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. The bipartis more PR

Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent White House Actions on Immigration (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11265) on Feb. 10, 2025. The white paper is written by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo, Kelsey Y. Santamaria and Hillel R. Smith: * * * Recent White House Actions on Immigration Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration law more PR

Congressman Williams Introduces Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act, allowing the State of Texas to be reimbursed for the $11.1 billion they were forced to spend on border security efforts from 2021-2025. "For 4 years under the failed Biden-Harris administration, Texas was forced to ta more PR

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Pregnancy Outcomes and Infant Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Pregnancy Outcomes and Infant Health Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Prematurity Research Expan more PR

Crapo, Risch Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Supreme Court Packing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Prevent Supreme Court Packing Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing a constitutional amendment to maintain a total of nine Supreme Court justices on the bench at one time. Once approved by Congress, the amendment would go to the states for ratification. "Throughout our nat more PR

Crenshaw, Schrier, Smucker, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Direct Primary Care Through Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Crenshaw, Schrier, Smucker, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Direct Primary Care Through Medicaid WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that clarifies  more PR

Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database WASHINGTON, D.C -- U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a database identifying over 3,400 grants, totaling more than $2.05 billion in federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Bide more PR

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: 'Industrial Building Boom is Bigger in Texas, Signaling Growth Wave' (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following article on Feb. 5, 2025, by Jesse Thompson and Prithvi Kalkunte entitled "Industrial building boom is bigger in Texas, signaling growth wave." Here are excerpts: * * * Industrial construction is surging to new highs in Texas, where energy, manufacturing and exports have historically helped drive robust levels of new building. A trio of federal programs--the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investmen more PR

Federal Reserve Reviews Pratt Family Bid for Lakeside Bank Control (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve has received an application from the Pratt Family PFBS Irrevocable Trust, along with trustees Brian L. Pratt and Kenneth William Pratt, seeking to join the Pratt Family Control Group to acquire voting shares of PFBS Holdings, Inc. The acquisition would grant them indirect control over Lakeside Bank, located in Rockwall, Texas. The request falls under the Change in Bank Control Act, which requires regulatory review of individuals or groups seek more PR

Federal Transit Administration Releases Public Communication From Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority CEO Majchszak (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 30, 2024, from Derrick Majchszak, CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, Texas: * * * Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing in strong support of a temporary Buy America waiver request for the low floor, zero emission minibus called the e-JEST. Sixteen transit systems from five states submitted the non-availability and public intere more ST

Fox News Op-ed by Rep. Tony Gonzales Expands on Situation at the Border: "What I'm Seeing Now Might Surprise You" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Fox News Op-ed by Rep. Tony Gonzales Expands on Situation at the Border: "What I'm Seeing Now Might Surprise You" Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) penned an op-ed for Fox News published online on February 10, 2025. Congressman Tony Gonzales via Fox News: I represent a border district that was swamped by illegal immigration. What I'm seeing now might surprise you "Within hours of t more PR

Governor Abbott Congratulates Port Aransas As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Port Aransas As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Port Aransas on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Port Ar more PR

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Payne Institute for Public Policy Professor (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Morgan Bazilian, a professor and director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines, from a Feb. 6, 2025, hearing entitled " Oversight Hearing on "Now Ore Never: The Importance of Domestic Mining for U.S. National Security": * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear befor more PR

House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health Ranking Member Doggett Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Modernizing American Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 11, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Modernizing American Health Care: Creating Healthy Options and Better Incentives": * * * (As prepared for delivery) A few months ago, this subcommittee convened to talk about healthy lifestyles and access to nutritious foods. It is a critical topic with an estimated two million Americans dying eac more PR

ICE arrests TdA gang member suspected in Chicago mass shooting (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests TdA gang member suspected in Chicago mass shooting RALEIGH, N.C. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Ricardo Padillia-Granadillo, 24, an illegally present Venezuelan national, Feb. 8 in Raleigh. Granadillo, a suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang and a suspect in a mass shooting in Chicago, was wanted on federal cha more PR

ICE HSI RGV, law enforcement partners arrest member of Cartel del Golfo during routine enforcement action (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI RGV, law enforcement partners arrest member of Cartel del Golfo during routine enforcement action HARLINGEN, Texas - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, in coordination with our law enforcement partners, arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo, Feb. 6. The 36-year-old Mexican citizen was arrested for more PR

ICE removes 6-time deported criminal alien to Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE removes 6-time deported criminal alien to Mexico HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a six-time deported criminal alien with an extensive criminal history from the U.S. Feb. 10. ICE transported Jesus Alvarez Sinecio, a 32-year-old Mexican national, from the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas, to the Laredo Port o more PR

ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Maria Bartiromo to Discuss Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Maria Bartiromo to Discuss Energy Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss the House passage of his bill, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. Read highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch the full interview. On the passage of his bill, the Protecting American Energy Production Act:  more PR

L3Harris Loses Protest of Army's HADES Aircraft System Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied in part and dismissed in part a protest filed by L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., of Greenville, Texas, challenging the award of a contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), of Sparks, Nevada. The Department of the Army awarded the contract for an integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft system, known as HADES. L3Harris protested multiple aspects of the agency's evaluation, incl more ST

McCaul Statement on Marc Fogel's Release from Russia (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Statement on Marc Fogel's Release from Russia WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on Marc Fogel's release from Russia. "I'm thrilled to hear Marc is on his way to be reunited with his family on American soil. I spent years calling on the Biden administration to designa more PR

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Pfluger to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Brady (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Pfluger to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Brady THIS WEEK - On Friday, February 14th, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will hold a town hall meeting in Brady. The meeting is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Brady Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Friday, February 14th, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: McCulloch Co more PR

NASA Supports GoAERO University Awardees for Emergency Aircraft Prototyping (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Supports GoAERO University Awardees for Emergency Aircraft Prototyping Artist's concept of an emergency response flyer from a team at Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University, one of 14 university teams that received NASA-supported GoAERO awards in 2025. Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University With support from NASA, the international GoAERO Prize competition recently announced funding for 14 U. more PR

NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic Colorized image of an Aedes mosquito. This species can transmit multiple diseases. NIAID A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease. The stu more PR

Orion Government Services Protest Dismissed Due to Key Personnel Unavailability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has dismissed a protest filed by Orion Government Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas, challenging the award of a contract to McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri. The contract, issued by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, covers construction services for the Houston Ship Channel System. Orion's protest contested the agency's evaluation of proposals and the resulting source selection decision. The C more ST

Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Hearing on the Farm Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Hearing on the Farm Economy Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing titled "Examining the Economic Crisis in Farm Country." Watch the full meeting here. Thank you, Chairman Thompson for o more PR

Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Preterm Births (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Preterm Births PREEMIE Reauthorization was cut from 2024 spending bill to fund programs researching, treating preterm births WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent preterm births with U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Shon more PR

Reps. Peters, Sanchez, & California Members to Trump Administration: Don't Cut NIH Funding to Universities (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Peters, Sanchez, & California Members to Trump Administration: Don't Cut NIH Funding to Universities Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Linda Sanchez (CA-38), along with 38 of their California colleagues, today called on the Trump administration to refrain from cutting over $800 million in National Institutes of Health funding for California universities. Nationally, t more PR

Risch, King, Thompson, Golden Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Future Logging Careers Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, King, Thompson, Golden Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Future Logging Careers Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the Future Logging Careers Act to support America's family-run timber industry. This legislation would allow teenage members of logging families to ga more PR

Sen. Cruz, Rep. Jackson Reintroduce Tax Relief Bill for Panhandle Wildfires Victims (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Jackson Reintroduce Tax Relief Bill for Panhandle Wildfires Victims WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas-13) reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act. The bill would provide tax relief for victims who suffered significant losses in the Panhandle last year when wildfires burned 1.2 million acres, destroyed homes, and killed thous more PR

State Dept. Issues Transcript of Interview by Secretary Rubio, Senior Advisor Boehler With Sean Hannity of Fox News (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview via telephone on Feb. 11, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio and Senior Advisor Adam Boehler with Sean Hannity of Fox News: * * * QUESTION: Welcome to hour two of Hannity. This is a Fox News alert. Two major developments from the White House tonight. First, we are awaiting President Trump's meeting with newly freed hostage Marc Fogel. He was released from a Russian prison only hours ago. Plus, accordin more PR

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Archaeological Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Archaeological Institute of America, Auburndale, Massachusetts: * * * To: Dr. Alexandra Jones, Chair, Cultural Property Advisory Committee and Members, Cultural Property Advisory Committee U.S. Department of State 2200 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 * * * Dear Dr. Jones and Members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, The Archaeological Institute o more ST

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Archaeological Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Archaeological Institute of America, Auburndale, Massachusetts: * * * To: Dr. Alexandra Jones, Chair, Cultural Property Advisory Committee and Members, Cultural Property Advisory Committee U.S. Department of State 2200 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 * * * Dear Dr. Jones and Members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, The Archaeological Institute o more ST

Texas U.S. Attorney: Houston Resident Pleads Guilty to Laundering Proceeds From $40M Fraud Scheme (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 43-year-old man has admitted to laundering proceeds from a large-scale bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Bun Khath admitted that from 2016 to 2021, he conspired with others in a bank fraud scheme involving dozens of loans totaling at least $40 million in fraudulent loan proceeds. As part of the plea, Khath acknowledged opening and main more PR

Texas U.S. Attorney: Two Women Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Mexican Child Into U.S. (10)
LAREDO, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two U.S. citizens have been ordered to federal prison for attempting to bring a 7-year-old Mexican minor into the United States for personal financial gain, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Sisters Naidelyn Yuliana Vielma Jimenez, 22, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Bianca Jackeline Vielma Jimenez, 23, Laredo, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 and Oct. 17, 2024 more PR

Union Members in Louisiana - 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Louisiana - 2024": * * * Union Members in Louisiana - 2024 In 2024, union members accounted for 3.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Louisiana, compared with 4.3 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael  more PR

Union Members in Oklahoma - 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Oklahoma - 2024": * * * Union Members in Oklahoma -- 2024 In 2024, union members accounted for 5.3 percent of wage and salary workers in Oklahoma, compared with 6.8 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hi more PR

Union Members in Texas - 2024 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Texas - 2024": * * * Union Members in Texas - 2024 In 2024, union members accounted for 4.5 percent of wage and salary workers in Texas, little changed from the previous year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak  more PR

VIDEO: Cornyn Champions Texas' Request for Border Security Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Champions Texas' Request for Border Security Reimbursement WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Gov. Abbott's request for the federal government to reimburse the State of Texas for its efforts to secure the southern border, which is a federal responsibility, and previewed the Texas delegation's plan to help pay back Texas taxpayers. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's r more PR

VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump Admin for Ending Disastrous Biden Energy Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump Admin for Ending Disastrous Biden Energy Policies WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Trump administration's efforts to unleash American energy abundance and reverse the radical climate policies of the Biden administration, including the freeze on liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits. Excer more PR