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Vance on Peters, Worst Airline Delays, and a Library Stump

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2001, a powerful late-spring storm hit Colorado, uprooting trees and leaving thousands without power. At least one tree appeared to catch fire after becoming tangled in downed power lines.

In the wake of a historically dry winter and statewide drought, the Ute Water Conservancy District, which serves the Grand Valley, is implementing emergency rates for the first time in decades. Find out more in Around Colorado.

Could a single phone call or email wipe out a lifetime of savings in your family? The FBI says these three scams are responsible for billions in losses, and they're hitting older Americans harder than ever, with average victims losing $83,000. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown unpacks how each scam works, why they're so effective, and what families can do right now to protect the people they love. Tune in here!

Still trying to figure out what to get Dad this year? We pulled together some of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas to help make it easy. From practical everyday upgrades to fun finds he’ll actually use, these are gifts built for dads of all kinds. Check out the full Father’s Day Gift Guide here.

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Vance Cites Peters as Fund Announced

Vice President JD Vance said during a press conference Tuesday that former clerk Tina Peters is an example of someone who could be eligible for compensation under a new $1.776 billion fund.

The Anti-Weaponization Fund, announced Monday, will allow people who believe they were unjustly prosecuted for political reasons—including by the Biden-era Justice Department—to “seek redress” through payouts, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

“This innocent grandmother was going to spend 10 years in prison, completely disproportionate to any misdemeanor trespassing that I have ever seen,” Vance said. “Is it reasonable to get some compensation for the fact that she was treated unfairly? I think the answer was yes.”

The comment comes shortly after Gov. Jared Polis commuted Peters’ nine-year sentence for breaching election data, a move that’s drawn sharp criticism from Colorado Democrats and some Republicans.

Denver Homelessness Drops

Denver has recorded a decrease in overall homelessness for the first time in nine years, the city announced Wednesday.

A Jan. 26, 2026, single-night count found 6,411 people experiencing homelessness citywide, a 12.5% drop from the 2025 tally—the first such decrease in over a decade. Street homelessness, meanwhile, fell 64% from 2023.

Mayor Mike Johnston said the data represents a “historic accomplishment,” while city leaders acknowledged there is still more work to be done.

Statewide, homelessness was flat overall in 2025, though it grew dramatically for some groups, such as youth and families, according to a newly released state report.

Rabid Bat Found in Fort Collins

Health officials reported the first case of rabies of the year in Larimer County after a bat found in northeast Fort Collins tested positive for the viral disease.

The bat was captured from an open space near the Adriel Hills neighborhood, officials said. No human exposures have been reported.

Rabies, typically transmitted through a bite, is most commonly found in bats, skunks, and raccoons. The county health department warns it "can be found in wildlife throughout Larimer County."

Officials advise the public to protect themselves from the disease by avoiding contact with wild animals and reporting any that may be infected to animal control.

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➤ Boulder: Congressional candidate Wanda James is suing the University of Colorado Board of Regents, of which she’s a member, over a censure last year tied to a public health campaign she said was racist. (More)

➤ Mesa County: The Ute Water Conservancy District Board of Directors voted to implement drought and emergency rates for customers, effective this June, for the first time in nearly 50 years. (More)

➤ Lakewood: A former police officer was arrested for allegedly having multiple sexual encounters with women while on duty and misusing police database systems. (More)

➤ Aurora: A man charged with nonfatally shooting three people in 2024, and since found incompetent to stand trial, was due in court Wednesday. (More)

➤ Saguache County: The reward for information about a 78-year-old man found murdered in his home in Center last year has been increased to $10,000. (More)

➤ Pueblo: Historians recently identified an unmarked grave at Roselawn Cemetery as that of Hardy Faulkner, a Buffalo Soldier and member of the 9th U.S. Cavalry who died in 1900. (More)

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➤ Colorado Athletics released an officially licensed co-branded tequila with Suerte Tequila, marking the first CU-branded bottle for fans. (More)

➤ Former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote was fired as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks after a turbulent season marked by defensive lapses and inconsistency. (More)

➤ Colorado football secured a commitment from three-star edge rusher Ba’Roc Willis this week. Willis was previously committed to Alabama and chose the Buffs after his official visit to Colorado. (More)

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➤ Frontier Airlines, which is based in Denver, was among the worst for airline delays in 2025, according to a new report. (More)

➤ Gov. Jared Polis urged future lawmakers to avoid a “heavy hand” when considering regulations on emerging technology during a panel with business leaders Tuesday. (More)

➤ Target is planning to open new stores in Green Valley Ranch, Firestone, and Monument as part of its nationwide expansion, which aims to add over 300 stores by 2035. (More)

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➤ The stump of a 149-year-old cottonwood tree in Boulder has been converted into a free neighborhood library, complete with a small roof, largely thanks to the work of a local volunteer. (See Stump)

➤ Fort Carson officials shared insight on a new, next-generation artificial intelligence technology designed to help soldiers make decisions on the battlefield. (Watch)

➤ The Pikes Peak International Raceway, a racetrack in the Colorado Springs area, will permanently close after this year’s season. (More)

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Paxton Targets Meta, Flooding Threat, and the Best Place to Live in Texas

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1849, German immigrant and famed cabinetmaker Charles Steinhagen arrived in Galveston. Many of his pieces were collected by philanthropist Ima Hogg and later donated to the University of Texas.

Three friends from Argentina have spent nearly a year biking roughly 10,000 miles through 17 countries on their way to this summer's FIFA World Cup, and they just made a memorable stop in North Texas. See Et Cetera for the details.

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Paxton Targets Meta Over Smart Glasses

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Meta's AI-powered smart glasses on Wednesday, saying the devices may be collecting video, audio, and facial data from Texans without consent.

The Ray-Ban glasses have a small LED indicator that activates when recording, but Paxton said it can be easily hidden and doesn't activate in the device's "always enabled" mode. His office also cited reports that data annotators at Sama, a Meta subcontractor, accessed private footage—including intimate moments.

Paxton cited Meta's plans to add facial recognition to the eyewear. His office previously secured a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta over unauthorized capture of Texans' facial geometry from Facebook.

Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Meta to determine whether the company deceptively misrepresented its data practices under Texas law. "I will continue to relentlessly stand up to any company that threatens Texans' privacy and safety," he said.

Flooding Threat Grows Before Holiday

Southeast Texas is facing a multiday flood threat as a stalled weather system drives repeated rounds of heavy rain through the region heading into Memorial Day weekend.

Storms that swept through overnight Wednesday already dropped 2 to 4 inches across the Houston area, with coastal Brazoria County picking up 6 to 9 inches. Forecasters expect 4 to 5 more inches on already-saturated ground through the weekend.

Isolated hot spots could receive up to 7 total inches of rainfall. Flooding concerns could intensify further if an upper-level low-pressure system develops over North Texas as forecast.

The National Weather Service and local forecasters are urging Southeast Texans to stay off flood-prone roads and have emergency plans ready before the holiday weekend begins.

The Best Place to Live in Texas

A Dallas-Fort Worth suburb secured the title of best place to live in Texas. Flower Mound jumped from No. 14 last year to No. 3 on U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 best places to live rankings.

The Denton County town of roughly 80,000 stood out for its low 2.98% unemployment rate, median household income of $167,151, and median home value of $553,334. Flower Mound also topped the national best small cities subcategory.

Texas claimed 10 of the top 25 spots overall. Leander, Frisco, and Sugar Land also landed top 10 spots on the list.

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➤ San Antonio: Bexar County has committed $21 million to modernize its flood warning system and expand community education on flood risks. (More)

➤ Houston: State health officials confirmed the first human West Nile virus case of 2026, involving a Harris County resident diagnosed with a neurological form of the illness, as mosquito season gets underway. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi: Recent rains have pushed the city's expected further mandatory water restrictions from September to December, buying three more months. Officials warn that the long-term water supply problem remains unresolved. (More)

➤ North Texas: With the FIFA World Cup weeks away, Dallas-area transportation companies are nearly sold out. Premier Transportation says its motor coaches and mini-buses are already fully booked. Car-sharing platform Turo is offering $100 bonuses to new hosts to expand its local vehicle supply. (More)

➤ Lubbock: Texas Tech University's College of Engineering landed a $4.5 million grant from the state's Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to focus on developing semiconductor materials for high-power electronics, optoelectronics, and aerospace and defense applications. (More)

➤ Austin: Severe thunderstorms swept Central Texas Tuesday night, leaving downed trees, structural damage, and thousands without power across the Austin metro area. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, just weeks after hiring Masai Ujiri as their new team president. Kidd went 205-205 in five seasons with the organization. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers crushed the Colorado Rockies 10-0 Tuesday at Coors Field, the team's most dominant performance of the road trip, then edged Colorado 5-4 Wednesday to take the series. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager landed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation. He's currently in the middle of a career-worst 0-for-27 slump at the plate. (More)

➤ The Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies both earned double-byes into Friday's quarterfinals at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama. Texas is the No. 2 seed, A&M the No. 3. (More)

➤ Texas Tech was bounced from the Big 12 Baseball Tournament in the first round, losing 18-8 to BYU, while Baylor faced the Cougars in a second-round game Wednesday night in Surprise, Arizona. (More)

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➤ Texas SNAP enrollment fell by roughly 500,000 participants this year as advocates blame new work requirements and immigration enforcement. State officials call the recent decline a normal fluctuation. (More)

➤ Irving-based Citi topped LinkedIn's new ranking of the best North Texas employers for career growth, followed by JPMorgan Chase in Plano and Plano-bound AT&T. (See Rankings)

➤ New Yorkers keep heading south to Frisco, with the fast-growing North Texas suburb adding 5,000 to 7,000 residents annually and 24 companies currently weighing relocation or expansion projects there. (More)

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➤ Pedaling 10,000 miles to the FIFA World Cup, three Argentine friends rolled into Fort Worth this past weekend after passing through 17 countries, marking the stop with new cowboy hats. (See Journey)

➤ Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington will unveil Tormenta Rampaging Run, a 309-foot Spanish-themed coaster set to break six world records when it debuts during the park's 65th anniversary season. (See Ride)

➤ El Paso military families will receive more than $1.8 million in state grants for parenting support, counseling, education, and youth development. (More)

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