Rabu, 17 Juni 2026

Heat Wave, Sundance Costs, and Titanic Artifacts

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1965, the town of Holly set a state record when it received 11.08 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

High-priced rental options are raising eyebrows—and concerns—six months out from Boulder's first-ever Sundance Film Festival. Today's Top Stories has the rundown.

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FDA OKs Cheaper Imported Drugs

Colorado has received approval from the FDA to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada.

According to Gov. Jared Polis, the move could save residents as much as 60% on certain medications. Polis said the push began with 2019 legislation authorizing the state to pursue importation.

Colorado’s plan identifies 20 specific drugs manufactured by 10 companies, including widely known medications such as Ozempic and Eliquis.

“This is a big step in the fight to push back against big pharma and bring lower-cost prescription drugs to Coloradans,” Polis, in an interview Monday, said.

Heat, Fire Danger Start Today

Temperatures spiked dramatically Tuesday and are expected to peak today, setting the stage for a weeklong heat wave.

Denver is looking at highs in the mid-90s. Many cities, including Pueblo and Grand Junction, could see the first triple-digit days of the summer this week.

In the high country, fire danger will be elevated through the week, particularly today, with wind speeds ranging from 40 to 50 mph.

The coming weekend could be more active and may bring afternoon showers.

Sundance Lodging Raises Concerns

High rental prices are raising concerns ahead of the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, which will mark Boulder’s inaugural year as the world-famous event’s new host.

Dozens of Boulder homes have been listed for more than $5,000 per night during the 10-day January festival, far above what many regulars said they paid in Park City, Utah—Sundance’s longtime home.

Property managers expect prices to fall over the next six months, but early listings are already pushing some to consider staying elsewhere, potentially generating more traffic and a weaker economic boost.

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➤ Aurora: Children’s Hospital Colorado said it has resumed sex-change treatment for minors after being forced to do so by a court order. The hospital clarified, though, that none of its doctors are willing to provide the care. (More)

➤ Capitol: U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, who is running for governor, loaned his campaign nearly $1 million recently. Michael Bloomberg’s support of Bennet’s super PAC has surpassed $4.6 million. (More)

➤ Grand Junction: City Council reviewed a draft of the the Grand Valley River Corridor Master Plan, which focuses on preserving rivers while looking toward future development. (More)

➤ Cañon City: Fourteen of 249 water samples taken in the area were deemed unsafe to drink due to excessive uranium content. (More)

➤ Denver: The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that a case involving a fired Circle K clerk, who claims she was wrongly terminated after standing up to a shoplifter, can go to trial. (More)

➤ Montrose: A local 32-year-old man died while hiking Mount Sneffels, a 14,155-foot peak near Ouray, last week. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Avalanche are the second betting favorite to win the 2027 Stanley Cup behind the Carolina Hurricanes, who won the title earlier this week over the Golden Knights. Colorado was swept by Vegas in the Western Conference Finals after losing Cale Makar to an upper body injury. (More)

➤ Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins declared himself fully healthy after last season's Lisfranc injury and told The Denver Post he plans to lead the NFL in rushing in 2026. "There won't be any injuries," Dobbins added. (More)

➤ Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is drawing the strongest external trade interest of any Denver player this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The San Antonio Spurs are among the teams eyeing Gordon, who’s entering the first year of a three-year, $103.6 million extension. (More)

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➤ RMS Titanic artifacts never before seen by the public are now on display at the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver. (More)

➤ Riverside Cemetery, Denver’s oldest cemetery, is marking its 150th anniversary this summer. The cemetery is said to be “exactly two months older than the state of Colorado." (More)

➤ The Fruita Rim Rock Royalty Rodeos take place every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. through Aug. 18. (See Video)

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➤ Days before leaving office, the U.S. intelligence director released evidence of American-funded biolabs in over 30 countries. (Hear Details)

➤ SpaceX has leapfrogged major Wall Street giants to rank among the world's most valuable companies. (Hear Episode)

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Tropical Storm Watch, Lawmakers Push Back on Powerlines, and the Tormenta

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1965, the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation presented the first showing of Thundering Sounds of the West, a sound-and-light show that ran until September 6 and attracted 36,000 visitors. Its success led to the annual production of the musical drama Texas the following year.

Summer is roller coaster season, and Six Flags Over Texas is daring you to climb aboard something they're calling the Tormenta Rampaging Run, featured in Et Cetera below.

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Abbott Declares Texas Flood Disaster

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties Monday after storms that began over the weekend unleashed flash flooding, hazardous winds, and tornado threats across much of the state.

The order unlocks the full range of state emergency resources, with additional counties possible. Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to run 24-hour operations at the State Emergency Operations Center, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire ordered citywide flood preparations.

Crews pulled drivers from submerged vehicles across the Hill Country and San Antonio, where floodwaters swallowed highways and forced water rescues. Texas Game Wardens reported multiple swiftwater rescues.

At least one person died. A Bandera County woman whose car was swept into a creek early Monday. She called 911, saying she was floating downstream and couldn't escape. The call dropped, and crews found her submerged vehicle hours later.

Gulf Storm May Become Arthur

A tropical system off the Texas coast could strengthen into Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season, forecasters say.

The National Hurricane Center designated it Potential Tropical Cyclone One on Tuesday, giving it a 70% chance of formation within 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch runs from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana, with the system tracking offshore on Wednesday before moving inland by Thursday.

The bigger danger is rain. Forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding from Texas into the Florida Panhandle, with 4 to 8 inches widespread and isolated totals near a foot.

Coastal gusts could top 40 mph, with rip currents, minor surge, and isolated tornadoes possible. Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads.

Texas Chefs Win Big at Beard Awards

Three Texas chefs took home James Beard Awards on Monday at the ceremony in Chicago, often called the Oscars of the food world.

Houston led the way. Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JŪN won Best Chef: Texas, while Adrian Torres of Maximo in West University Place was named Best Emerging Chef.

Nearly a dozen other Texans were nominated. Houston's Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught earned an Outstanding Restaurateur nod, San Antonio's Mixtli was up for Outstanding Restaurant, and Dallas pastry chef Maggie Huff of Lucia made the list.

Best Chef: Texas finalists also spanned the state, from Denton and Lubbock to Socorro. The awards, established in 1990, honor both cuisine and how restaurants treat their workers.

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➤ Hill Country: More than 40 state lawmakers signed a brief urging regulators to pause Oncor and LCRA's $30 to $40 billion 765kV transmission line project amid landowner pushback. (More)

➤ South Texas: With a dozen screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, the USDA is targeting wildlife, warning the parasite could devastate the state's $9.6 billion hunting industry. (More)

➤ East Texas: Phone and internet outages knocked out government offices Tuesday in Smith and Rusk counties, closing a Tyler-area court and downing sheriff's office phone lines. (More)

➤ Odessa: Drivers are urged to check gas pumps after a possible tampering scheme near 42nd Street, where a lodged nail or screw can keep a transaction running for the next customer. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail Tuesday after a 30-day sentence for violating probation tied to his 2024 high-speed crash. (More)

➤ Statewide: Spring STAAR results are out for grades 3-8, with the Texas Education Agency reporting the biggest gains in math, a slight bump in social studies, and reading holding steady. (More)

➤ Permian Basin: State regulators are drafting rules to allow treated oilfield wastewater on farmland, drawing pushback from critics who say the standards aren't tough enough. (More)

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➤ Texas Longhorns baseball lost their College World Series elimination game to Georgia 2-0 in Omaha last night, bringing their season to an end. Georgia faces Oklahoma tonight. (More)

➤ The World Cup continues in Texas today with two group stage matches: Portugal faces DR Congo in Houston, and England takes on Croatia in Arlington. (See Schedule)

➤ The San Antonio Spurs remain committed to De'Aaron Fox as their franchise point guard despite his rough NBA Finals performance, according to reports. Fox averaged just 12.8 points on 34.3% shooting in the five-game loss to the Knicks. (More)

➤ Texas A&M landed Australian punter Jamie Sidebottom as part of its 2027 recruiting class. Sidebottom played Australian rules football for Swan Districts FC before committing to the Aggies. (More)

➤ Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens reported to the team facility in Frisco and will be present for this week's mandatory minicamp. Pickens, who’s playing on the $27.3 million franchise tag, had skipped all voluntary workouts this offseason. (More)

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➤ Nvidia broke ground on a $2 billion expansion of Coherent's Sherman factory north of Dallas, a bet that AI can revive U.S. manufacturing while adding roughly 1,000 jobs. (More)

➤ Lewisville-founded Twin Peaks restaurant chain is splitting from bankrupt FAT Brands to go private again under Summit Acquisitions, with plans to expand in Texas, including Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Laredo. (More)

➤ A Texas Sports Academy will open the nation's first all-girls flag football school this fall in Frisco, with former NFL star Anquan Boldin among its founding advisors. (More)

➤ A Katy man says he spent nearly $3,000 on StubHub World Cup tickets that never came through until after the Netherlands-Japan match in Arlington had ended. (More)

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➤ Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington debuts the Tormenta Rampaging Run on June 26, billed as the world's first "giga dive coaster," with a 285-foot drop and six world records. (See Video)

➤ A new exhibit at Midland's Museum of the Southwest goes big on Texas, with sculptor Ken Womack's giant Texas toast, an 8-foot vanity plate, and an oversized Polaroid. (More)

➤ A Waco hat-restorer turns abandoned cowboy hats into new ones, donating 10% of sales to keep an "Incredi-Van" shuttling local Special Olympics athletes to practices and events. (More)

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➤ Days before leaving office, the U.S. intelligence director released evidence of American-funded biolabs in over 30 countries. (Hear Details)

➤ SpaceX has leapfrogged major Wall Street giants to rank among the world's most valuable companies. (Hear Episode)

➤ An Arizona woman was clocked at 108 mph racing home to catch the latest episode of Love Island. (Listen Now)

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Heat Wave, Sundance Costs, and Titanic Artifacts

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Gulf Storm May Become Arthur

Texas Chefs Win Big at Beard Awards

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