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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Democrat Push

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Polis to Free Tina Peters, GOP Governor Debate, and the Colfax Marathon

Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Friday, cutting her more than eight-year prison term in half and ordering her released on parole June 1.
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Article Icon 1Polis Commutes Tina Peters' Sentence

Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Friday, cutting her more than eight-year prison term in half and ordering her released on parole June 1.

Peters, convicted on seven counts for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines after the 2020 election, remains a convicted felon.

Polis cited what he called a disproportionate sentence for a first-time, nonviolent offender, pointing to a Democratic state senator who received only probation for the same felony charge.

President Trump celebrated the move online, while Democrats were quick to condemn it. Colorado's attorney general called the decision "mind-boggling and wrong," while Secretary of State Jena Griswold called it "a gross injustice."

Article Icon 1GOP Governor Race Heats Up

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms squared off Thursday in Colorado's first televised Republican primary debate for governor, drawing contrasts on public safety, the state budget, and other key issues ahead of the June primary.

Kirkmeyer, a Weld County senator, and Bottoms, a Colorado Springs legislator, are two of three candidates in the GOP field. A third candidate was absent from Thursday's debate.

The winner of the June primary will face the Democratic nominee—either Attorney General Phil Weiser or U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet—in November.

Article Icon 1Fungal Threat Looms Over Peach Crop

Cytospora canker, a spreading fungal disease worsened by climate stress, is threatening Colorado's prized Palisade peach crop.

Grand Valley growers say cytospora canker is among the most consequential threats they face heading into harvest season, with infected trees producing dramatically fewer fruits and spread accelerated by erratic temperature swings.

Palisade peaches are sold at roadside stands and farmers markets across the state each August, draw visitors from across the Front Range, and generate significant tourism revenue for Mesa County and the Grand Valley.

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Homeowners Are Quietly Tapping Record Equity

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Around Colorado

Denver: Gov. Jared Polis signed a rewritten AI law Thursday, softening Colorado's original governance framework and requiring organizations to notify consumers when AI is used to make consequential decisions about jobs, housing, lending, insurance, healthcare and similar matters. (More)

Western Slope: Wildfire risk is elevated through summer after record-low snowpack, even as a potential Super El Niño may bring monsoon rain in spurts. (More)

Statewide: Colorado marijuana regulators privately acknowledged recently that illegal hemp is "far greater" in licensed dispensary vapes than publicly disclosed, raising consumer safety questions across the state's cannabis industry. (More)

Southeast Colorado: US Highway 287 was closed Thursday night after a grass fire broke out along the Eastern Plains corridor. No injuries were reported; crews worked to contain the blaze before reopening the road. (More)

The 20th Colfax Marathon brings 28,000 runners through Denver on Sunday for the race's milestone edition. Rolling road closures will affect Colfax Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods starting Sunday morning. It's one of the country's largest urban races. (More)


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Colorado Sports

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final after Vegas eliminated Anaheim Thursday. Game 1 is Wednesday at Ball Arena, a marquee matchup between two recent Stanley Cup champions. (More)

CHSAA State Track & Field wraps up today at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, with competitors from across Colorado vying for titles in all four classifications. Grand Valley athletes are among those chasing more medals after Day 1 finishes. (More)

The Colorado Rockies (17-27) opened a three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (20-22) at Coors Field last night in a divisional matchup between two NL West teams searching for traction. (See Results)

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Et Cetera

The Sundance Institute is bringing pre-festival films to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Boulder Creek Festival, and the Auraria campus this summer, giving Coloradans a chance to see Sundance selections in iconic outdoor settings before the January fest. (More)

Colorado's Orchestra Academy is bringing classical music education and instruments to students across the state whose school programs have been cut, connecting young Coloradans from rural communities to professional-level instruction. (More)

This weekend's Colorado outdoor lineup includes a Memorial Day Ruck March at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs Saturday, as well as hiking, cycling, and community events across the Front Range through May 25. (More)

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The Poll

What's the best Colorado road trip?

  1. Million Dollar Highway
  2. Trail Ridge Road
  3. Independence Pass
  4. Peak to Peak Highway
  5. Other


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Which Colorado zoo is your favorite?

  1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: 36%
  2. Denver Zoo: 24%
  3. Other: 14%
  4. Pueblo Zoo: 14%
  5. Gator & Reptile Park: 12%
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Paxton Secures Detransition Clinic, UK Cowboys, and Summer Travel Spots

Texas Children's Hospital agreed yesterday to create the nation's first clinic for reversing sex-change procedures as part of a $10 million settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Article Icon 1Texas Children's Must Open Detransition Clinic

Texas Children's Hospital agreed yesterday to create the nation's first clinic for reversing sex-change procedures as part of a $10 million settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The agreement, reached in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, resolves Paxton's investigation into whether the Houston hospital illegally billed Texas Medicaid for sex-change procedures performed on minors. The state accused the hospital of using false diagnosis codes to disguise the procedures.

Under the settlement's terms, Texas Children's must establish a multidisciplinary detransition clinic, with the hospital funding all patient services for the first five years. The hospital must also terminate five physicians and permanently revoke their medical privileges.

Article Icon 1Toyota Plans $2B San Antonio Plant

Toyota has filed for state approval to build a $2 billion assembly plant next to its San Antonio complex, a project internally dubbed “Project Orca” that would add 2,000 workers when production begins in 2030.

The proposed facility in Bexar County would sit adjacent to Toyota’s existing truck plant, which assembles Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs, employs roughly 3,700 workers, and built nearly 200,000 vehicles last year. Construction on the new line is expected to begin by the end of this year.

The expansion is part of a $10 billion U.S. investment plan Toyota announced last fall in response to 15% tariffs on Japanese vehicles and parts. The company also filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts seeking state tax incentives for the project.

The new plant could bring Tacoma production back to San Antonio. Toyota moved the midsize truck’s assembly to Mexico in 2022 when the existing facility transitioned to building full-size Sequoia SUVs.

Article Icon 1Texas Court Rejects Abbott's Removal Bid

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected Gov. Greg Abbott's bid to oust state Rep. Gene Wu, who led more than 50 Democrats out of state in August to block a GOP-drawn congressional map.

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, writing for the all-Republican court, said it isn't the judiciary's role to resolve disputes the Legislature can settle itself. See the opinion here.

In a concurring opinion, Justice James Sullivan warned that future quorum-breakers had better "be ready to pay us a visit."

The Texas map, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, could net Republicans five more House seats and has sparked redistricting fights nationwide.

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Around Texas

➤ Statewide: British filmmakers traveled across Texas rodeos, including Longview and Fort Worth, to document cowboy culture for their upcoming short film and photo essay, Rodeo Boy. (More

➤ Canyon: Lightning-sparked fires merged into the 14,000-acre Hunggate Fire, destroying at least three homes and prompting mandatory evacuations to Cole Community Center as crews battled spreading smoke and shifting winds. (More)

El Paso: A federal judge blocked key parts of Texas’ SB4 immigration law Thursday, ruling the measure allowing state arrests and deportations of illegal immigrants likely violates federal authority over immigration enforcement. (More)

Austin: Attorney General Ken Paxton barred more than 130 Texas cities from raising property taxes after investigators found they failed to meet state audit and financial transparency requirements under a 2025 law. (More)

Corpus Christi: Vietnam veterans returned to Corpus Christi for the final USNS Corpus Christi Bay reunion, honoring the floating helicopter repair depot credited with returning more than 4,000 aircraft to service during the Vietnam War. (More)

Arlington: AT&T Stadium installed a World Cup grass pitch grown in Colorado as crews completed a year-long transformation to host nine FIFA matches, the most of any North American venue. (See Pitch)

Texas Sports

➤ The San Antonio Spurs looked to close out their Western Conference semifinal series Friday night in Minneapolis after Victor Wembanyama’s 27-point, 17-rebound performance powered a 126-97 Game 5 win and a 3-2 series lead. (See Box Score)

Five Texas softball programs opened NCAA regional play on Friday, including defending champion Texas, which entered as a top seed while Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Texas State also chase Women’s College World Series bids. (See Scores)

The Tennessee Titans signed Denton native and former Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. to a four-year rookie contract after he finished his college career with 249 tackles and consecutive second-team All-American honors. (More

Over 300 first and second-graders at Woodridge Elementary completed a full marathon over the school year, earning official San Antonio Marathon medals after tracking 26.2 miles in PE classes. (More

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Gov. Abbott poked fun at some of the state's biggest metros.

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Et Cetera

Grapevine’s 42nd annual Main Street Fest continues through Sunday with high-wire performances above downtown, live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and a tribute honoring Mayor William D. Tate’s 50 years in office. (More)

The fourth annual North Texas Arts Festival continues through Sunday at the historic Katy Depot in Denison, with artist booths, live music, dancing, food, panel discussions, and guided tours through the city’s Cultural Arts District. (More)

➤ Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas ranked among the nation’s top summer travel destinations for 2026, with Texas’ outdoor activities, dining options, attractions, and relative affordability drawing praise. (More)

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How do you feel about the upcoming Bravo reality TV show Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives?

  1. Gonna watch
  2. It's garbage
  3. Don't care
 

Yesterday's Results:

Is your town's population growing?

  1. Yes: 70%
  2. Not sure: 16%
  3. No: 14%
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What animal is depicted in an iconic Austin mural known as Hi, How Are You?

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