Jumat, 12 Juni 2026

Bear Fire, Screwworm Threat, and a Milk Vandal

Friday, June 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games to secure the team’s first-ever NBA championship.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of the Department of the Interior Doug Burgum stopped in Grand Junction on Wednesday. Read more below.

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Cabinet Lands in Grand Junction

Two of President Trump's cabinet secretaries touched down in Grand Junction Wednesday to announce a federal push linking outdoor recreation on public lands to improved public health outcomes.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joined Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials to discuss the initiative.

Kennedy framed the effort around what he called a "prescription for nature," using outdoor access as a public health tool. Grand Junction is surrounded by BLM land, making it a natural backdrop for the announcement.

Burgum has made expanding outdoor recreation access a signature initiative, building on an executive push to remove permitting friction for hiking, hunting, and recreation on federal land.

Bear Fire Burning in Las Animas

A wildfire burning near the U.S. Army's Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in Las Animas County remained at 0% containment Wednesday, having grown to roughly 148 acres amid red-flag conditions across the region.

The Bear Fire prompted mandatory evacuations along County Road 78.9 and Bear Springs Trail. Some evacuation orders were lifted Thursday, but three structures remain threatened. Nearly a dozen fire agencies have responded, including crews from Trinidad, Rocky Ford, and La Junta.

Officials are coordinating with the U.S. Army on the adjacent Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. The Hoehne Fire Protection District is the lead agency, with large-animal evacuation support available at the county fairgrounds.

Elevated temperatures and dry conditions are complicating the response.

Colorado Acts on Screwworm Threat

Colorado agriculture officials have adopted an emergency rule to block the northward spread of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas and New Mexico—before it reaches Colorado's cattle country.

The rule imposes new livestock movement restrictions statewide. The species, Cochliomyia hominivorax, is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing severe, potentially fatal damage.

The pest was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s through a decades-long USDA program. Colorado's cattle ranchers and farmers are being urged to stay vigilant, check livestock for wounds, and report any suspected cases.

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➤ Rio Grande County: A small plane crashed in a remote part of the county, sparking a brush fire. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries; crews worked to contain the resulting fire. (More)

➤ Vail: Vail police are searching for a suspect caught on security footage pouring milk over a parked minivan and then slashing its tires. No motive has been identified. (More)

➤ Dolores County: Search and rescue teams found a cold, lost Arizona hiker at 11,200 feet near the Woods Lake Trail after her son reported her missing. She was located around 10:33 p.m. and brought out safely. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Polis has appointed three new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after his prior selections were rejected. The new picks include two conservationists and a well-known hunter and angler. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: City road crews are in the middle of a five-week pothole-repair surge, working to patch roads citywide after a rough spring season. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado's June 30 gubernatorial primary is breaking fundraising records, with billionaire-backed super PACs reshaping the race. (More)

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➤ Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced that he is cancer-free after battling bladder cancer that required 14 surgeries. "I got my swagger back," Sanders said on Good Morning America. "I'm ready to go coach my butt off this season." (More)

➤ A family-owned sod farm in Platteville grew the grass being used at World Cup stadiums in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. (More)

➤ The Broncos' new stadium project at Burnham Yard has hit a snag over the relocation of a Denver Water facility that sits on the proposed site. The preferred solution is to move Denver Water's operations into a nearby tailgating lot, but logistical hurdles have complicated the plan. (More)

➤ Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog won both the Bill Masterton Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award this week. The Masterton honors perseverance and dedication to the sport, and the Messier recognizes leadership on and off the ice. (More)

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➤ Colorado's new coal plant law sets emission and cost standards for coal-fired power plants in the state, making Colorado one of the first states to impose state-level requirements on plants amid federal policy changes. (More)

➤ Northern Water's $2.7 billion two-dam project is gaining and losing members: Fort Collins has signaled renewed interest while several smaller towns have withdrawn from the massive water infrastructure proposal. (More)

➤ Colorado's new EV battery recycling law establishes extended producer responsibility for large-format batteries, setting benchmarks for critical mineral recovery in what the state says is a first-of-its-kind requirement. (More)

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➤ Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell has added two Colorado dates to her 2026 Heavy Petal Tour: Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Aug. 12 and the Dillon Amphitheater on Aug. 11. (More)

➤ This round-up of the seven best events across the state this weekend has everything from outdoor adventures to local festivals. (More)

➤ Electronic duo Zeds Dead returns to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for its DEADROCKS XII from July 2 to 3, locking down the venue for a Fourth of July weekend takeover. (More)

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GOP Convention, Pesky Peacocks, and Chief Pawsitivity Officer

Friday, June 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, El Paso County gave the prehistoric Hueco Tanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The three 450-foot-tall granite hills collect water and contain about 5,000 Indian pictographs.

This weekend will be packed with flavor around the state as Texans celebrate pickles, burgers, lemons, and more at local festivals. See The Roundup to learn more.

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GOP Convention Officially Underway

Texas Republicans opened the 2026 Republican Party of Texas State Convention on Thursday at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center, under a historically unified spirit.

Gov. Greg Abbott emerged as a top sponsor, while Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows becomes the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, signaling reconciliation between elected officials and grassroots activists.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Abbott, Burrows, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are scheduled to speak today, urging Republicans to unify as a party ahead of challenging November midterms.

During the convention the party will adopt an official platform, decide who will hold important leadership roles, and set the legislative priorities that will guide Texas Republicans over the next two years.

Couple Sentenced to 40 Years for Pyramid Scheme

A Frisco couple was sentenced to 40 years each in federal prison for running a $30 million illegal pyramid scheme that defrauded more than 10,000 people nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LaShonda Moore, 38, and Marlon Moore, 39, were convicted by a jury in January on conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering charges, the Justice Department said. Their "Blessings in No Time" program operated from June 2020 to June 2021.

Prosecutors said the couple promised 800% returns on a $1,400 investment, recruiting participants through weekly livestreams onto tiered "playing boards" that required constant new members to sustain payouts.

A federal judge also ordered the couple to pay more than $4.3 million in restitution, followed by three years of supervised release after their prison terms.

Weekend Lineup: Flavorful Festivals Around the State

Texans have a flavor-packed weekend ahead, as food festivals and outdoor markets stretch across the state this weekend from San Antonio and Austin to San Angelo and Plano.

Saturday evening, the Lemon Fest takes over downtown San Antonio's Main Plaza, where host SA Local Market promises a Lemonade Throwdown competition, night market, live music, and family games.

Also Saturday, Austin's fourth annual Burger Bash lets ticketholders sample 25 burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired, at Waterloo Park's Moody Amphitheater. The event takes place from 12:30-4 p.m. Meanwhile San Angelo's PickleFest, is also taking place on Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Bart DeWitt Park and The Bosque, featuring a pickle-eating contest, a car show, vendors, and food trucks.

On Sunday, Downtown Plano Summerfest closes the weekend with a free, family-friendly market of local vendors and small businesses offering handmade goods and boutique items, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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➤ San Antonio: Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas to give nearly a dozen children $200 gift cards for a shopping spree, allowing them to purchase school supplies, clothing, and sports gear. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Texas officials confirmed that a dog from New Mexico that visited Andrews County in West Texas has a confirmed case of the screwworm prompting veterinarians to urge pet owners to monitor wounds and seek treatment if signs of infestation appear. (More)

➤ Harris County: A Navy veteran filed a lawsuit against her apartment complex, alleging inadequate security after she confronted a suspected thief who was attempting to steal her Aston Martin. (Watch Video)

➤ Itasca: Law enforcement officers captured a suspect after a 19-hour manhunt that followed a high-speed chase near 130 mph. Authorities said the search involved multiple agencies and ended without further incident. (More)

➤ Brewster County: Big Bend National Park projects have been postponed in the region due to budget shortfalls and shifting federal border-wall plans. (More)

➤ Fredericksburg: Texas Hill Country peach growers expect a smaller harvest this season after warmer winter weather reduced the chill hours needed for optimal fruit production and tree development. (More)

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➤ The Plano City Council voted to advance a roughly $1 billion arena proposal for the Dallas Stars, with the city contributing up to $700 million. The vote approves a non-binding letter of intent, but Plano voters would still need to sign off on any final deal. (More)

➤ The University Interscholastic League athletic committee announced that girls flag football will not be sanctioned for the 2026-27 school year, with the earliest possible approval now in 2027-28. More than 240 Texas schools and nearly 5,500 athletes already participate in Cowboys- or Texans-run flag leagues. (More)

➤ Downtown Dallas finished installing murals on Canton, Elm, and Taylor streets this week honoring the teams playing at Dallas Stadium during the World Cup. The first match in North Texas is Sunday, when Japan faces off against the Netherlands. (More)

➤ Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott appeared noticeably slimmer at OTAs this week, joking that stress may have contributed to the weight loss before quickly changing the subject. Prescott and his former fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, ended their nearly three-year relationship earlier this year. (More)

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➤ Logan’s Roadhouse is rolling out THC-infused cocktails at select Texas locations, part of a growing trend in hemp-derived consumer products entering mainstream hospitality businesses. The drinks are legal under current federal hemp rules but remain controversial and closely watched by regulators. (More)

➤ Brinks Home announced it will shrink its corporate headquarters footprint by about 80% as hybrid work becomes permanent across its workforce, the company said, reducing office space needs and reshaping its Dallas-area real estate strategy. (More)

➤ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas launched “Edge Plans,” powered by Easify, introducing new digitally enabled health insurance options designed to streamline enrollment, improve care navigation, and expand access across employer and individual coverage markets statewide. (More)

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➤ Fort Worth’s Stockyards district has prepared a host of events to welcome visitors, providing them with an authentic Texas experience, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Local businesses and tourism officials expect increased international traffic and economic activity. (More)

➤ A flock of wild peacocks roaming Copperas Cove’s House Creek North neighborhood are drawing complaints from residents who report noise, property damage, and aggressive behavior. Officials urge people not to feed the birds, which have multiplied over two decades. (Watch Video)

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