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Passengers Sue, Stolen Statue, and a Loose Cow

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1896, the town of Climax recorded a temperature of -10 degrees, setting a record for the lowest U.S. temperature in the month of May.

A new virtual fencing technology making waves in the cattle industry could have come in handy overnight Monday, when a runaway cow wandered into southwest Denver. Find the full stories in Business and Et Cetera.

Scientists say one small part of the brain holds the key to memory, navigation, and long-term cognitive health, but many Americans are unknowingly letting it weaken. The good news? A few surprisingly enjoyable activities may help protect your brain before real decline begins. Tune in to The Flyover Podcast as Ayla Brown shares three simple habits researchers say could help keep your brain sharper for years to come. Listen here.

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ICE Ordered to Retrain Colorado Officers

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that ICE must retrain its officers in Colorado, finding the agency has violated his previous order barring illegal warrantless arrests.

U.S. District Senior Judge R. Brooke Jackson said ICE has been noncompliant with his preliminary injunction, issued Nov. 25, prohibiting agents from arresting anyone without a warrant unless there is probable cause to believe the person is in the country illegally and poses a flight risk.

In Tuesday’s ruling, Jackson ordered ICE to implement new training and reporting procedures within 45 days to ensure officers understand and comply with the limits on such arrests.

The ruling is the latest in a lawsuit filed last year by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, which alleges immigration arrests in Colorado violate federal law.

Voters Asked to Cut TABOR Refunds

Voters this November will decide whether to forgo billions of dollars in Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds to boost funding for K-12 education and other child-focused programs.

A ballot measure approved this week would raise the TABOR cap by the amount spent annually on public schools, currently about $4.6 billion, allowing the state to spend more on education.

Proponents of the measure argue the TABOR cap is outdated and prevents the state from fully funding education. Opponents say the effort is “deceptive” and would circumvent or “essentially eliminate” TABOR.

Senate Bill 135, which places the question on the Nov. 3 ballot, passed the legislature largely along party lines Tuesday, with no Republicans voting in favor.

DIA Runway Collision Passengers Sue

Two law firms intend to sue the City and County of Denver on behalf of passengers aboard the plane that struck and killed a man on the Denver International Airport (DIA) runway Friday night.

Authorities say the man scaled a fence about two minutes before the collision, which led to an engine fire, aborted takeoff, and evacuation. Twelve passengers were injured in the commotion, and five were hospitalized.

Ramos Law and DJC Law say the passengers suffered “physical and psychological injuries” and allege multiple failures in perimeter security led to the incident, calling it “one of the most preventable aviation incidents in recent history.”

The firms are seeking more than $10 million in damages. Eight of the 231 passengers are listed in the legal claim, and others could soon join the lawsuit.

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➤ Statewide: The legislature approved a bill that would let the governor declare a disaster emergency in the case of a major election disruption, among other election changes. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: Police detained a 16-year-old student who allegedly brought a gun to Overland High School on Wednesday. Staff chased and tackled the student in the hallway, and the school went into lockdown. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. (See Details)

➤ Greeley: Police are looking for the thief or thieves who stole The Prize Catch, a life-sized bronze statue of a boy holding a fish, from Glenmere Park. (See Photos)

➤ Mesa County: A local woman thwarted a home intruder by confronting the man who broke into her home and forcing him out at gunpoint. (Read Story)

➤ Larimer County: A man bitten by a rattlesnake during a Mother’s Day hike near Horsetooth Reservoir is recovering after a swift response from a helicopter medical team. (Read Story)

➤ Westminster: Body camera footage shows police running into a burning house to rescue a trapped dog. (See Video)

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➤ The Avalanche rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Minnesota 4-3 in overtime last night, winning the second-round series 4-1 after Nathan MacKinnon’s game-tying goal late in the third period and Brett Kulak’s overtime winner. (More)

➤ The Vikings requested an interview with Broncos assistant General Manager Reed Burckhardt for their vacant general manager job, potentially taking a key member of George Paton’s front office to Minnesota. (More)

➤ The Rockies managed just two hits against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who struck out 10 and carried a no-hitter into the seventh in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win at PNC Park. (More)

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➤ Colorado ranchers are using a new virtual fencing technology—GPS-enabled, mobile app-controlled cow collars—to more easily control herds, improve grazing management, and protect cattle from wolves. (See Details)

➤ Lottery ticket purchases would once again be cash-only under a newly approved bill reversing the Colorado Lottery commission’s November rule change allowing credit card purchases. (See Details)

➤ Arapahoe County approved new regulations for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb rentals, in unincorporated areas, seeking to ensure safety, harmony with surrounding neighborhoods, and long-term housing availability. (See Details)

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➤ A runaway cow wandered from Lakewood into Denver early Tuesday morning. Police corralled the bovine into a park’s fenced soccer field, where it stayed for hours while officers located the owner. (See Photos)

➤ A new mural in downtown Castle Rock celebrates the town’s history, portraying a war horse, a locomotive, a bald eagle, and the iconic Castle Rock butte. (See Mural)

➤ Two bear cubs were seen emerging from the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs before joining their mother on the riverbank in a video shared by wildlife officials. (See Video)

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Data Center Pause, Obama Visits Austin, and Teen Survives Lightning Strike

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1854, Texans of German ancestry gathered at the annual Staats-Saengerfest in San Antonio, where they adopted a resolution opposing slavery.

A Texas barbecue chain was ranked as the best in the country, while another came in last. How many of the contenders have you visited, and which is your favorite?

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$35M for Yogurt Shop Murders Suspects

The city of Austin has reached a tentative $35 million settlement with three men—and the heirs of another—wrongfully accused of the infamous 1991 yogurt shop murders. The city council is expected to approve the settlement in the coming days.

In 1999, Maurice Pierce, Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, and Forrest Welborn were charged with the murders of four teenage girls at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! store that was destroyed in a fire. Charges against Pierce and Welborn were dropped, while Springsteen and Scott were convicted.

In 2004, the Supreme Court granted Springsteen and Scott new trials, and DNA analysis later cleared them of wrongdoing. Last year, Robert Eugene Brashers was identified as the perpetrator through ballistics evidence and further DNA analysis. He killed himself in 1999. In February, the four wrongfully accused suspects were formally exonerated.

"This settlement closes the final chapter of a devastating story in Austin's history," said Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax, adding he hopes it "brings a sense of closure to everyone affected by this horrific event."

Indictment Against Lottery Chief Dismissed

Gary Grief, former executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, was indicted by a Travis County grand jury last month for his alleged role in facilitating a secretive group's 2023 win of a $95 million Texas Lottery jackpot. The charge was dismissed three days later.

According to court records, Grief was indicted on April 14 for abuse of office, but the charge was dropped at the request of Travis County Assistant District Attorney Rob Drummond. No public statements have been issued regarding the indictment or its dismissal.

In April 2023, a group called Rook TX purchased tickets for almost all of the 26 million possible combinations using online vendors and dozens of ticket printers. Reporting eventually revealed that overseas gamblers orchestrated the scheme, and records submitted to lawmakers accused Grief of allowing the use of so-called courier services without legislative approval.

Grief resigned from his post less than a year later. The Texas Rangers and the Texas attorney general's office announced investigations of the scandal in February of last year. State lawmakers disbanded the Texas Lottery Commission and transferred its operations to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Hill County Pauses Data Center Development

Hill County commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on data center development in a 3-2 vote during their Tuesday night meeting, becoming the first Texas county to do so.

County Judge Shane Brassell, who voted for the moratorium, said he had heard of at least eight potential data center projects in the county, including a proposal by Provident Data Centers of Dallas for a 300-acre campus in Hillsboro. He explained the pause would give the county time to study the impacts of the projects.

"The data center folks have found a sweet spot in the state that has limited regulations, limited enforcement, limited code, and they're coming faster than we can keep up with," said Hill County Commissioner Jim Holcomb. He said several developers associated with potential projects called him the day before, asking him to oppose the moratorium.

Hood County commissioners considered a pause on data center development earlier this year, but they voted it down after state Sen. Paul Bettencourt warned they didn't have the authority to do so.

Despite the legal risks, Brassell said he felt an obligation to stop what he characterized as a "land rush" by data center developers. Holcomb insisted the moratorium is not a "defiance of the law," but “a plea for help to get some regulations in place to help protect our citizens."

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➤ Galveston: Dozens of state troopers have been deployed to the city for Jeep Weekend, which starts today and runs through Sunday. "We don't want all the rowdies coming down here shooting, kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and running over our kids," said Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen. (More)

➤ Austin: Former President Barack Obama visited a taco shop on Tuesday with Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico. "Do you know our outstanding next governor and senator?" Obama asked a group of diners. (See Photo)

➤ Collin County: Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Chinese national for allegedly operating several unlicensed daycares (offering nonexistent services) to provide fraudulent work permits. "I will continue fighting to ensure that the H-1B program serves the interests of Americans, not Chinese nationals," Paxton said. (More)

➤ San Marcos: U.S. District Judge Alan Albright temporarily barred Texas State University administrators from terminating philosophy professor Idris Robinson, who claims he was punished for his remarks at an anarchist book fair when his contract wasn't renewed. (More)

➤ Rockport: City officials declared a water emergency on Monday, joining nearly a dozen other cities in the Coastal Bend that have warned residents about the possibility of mandatory curtailments due to the ongoing drought. (See Details)

➤ Dallas: Two illegal immigrants are accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl's unborn child at a gas station on May 3. The girl survived. (More)

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➤ Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, scoring 27 points with 17 rebounds and 3 blocks. Game 6 is tonight in Minnesota. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Spurs are partnering with nine firms—including two from San Antonio—to lead the development of their new $1.3 billion arena. (More)

➤ Former Texas A&M running back Le'Veon Moss, 23, retired from the NFL after signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent last week. Moss accumulated 1,767 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns in 32 games with the Aggies, but he was plagued by injuries over the last two years. (More)

➤ The Houston Texans will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in Week 6 of the upcoming NFL season. In Week 3, the Cowboys will play the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro. (More)

➤ ESPN’s College GameDay will visit Austin on September 12, when Arch Manning and the Longhorns take on Ohio State. (More)

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➤ Austin-based Avride is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after its autonomous vehicles were involved in 16 reported crashes in Austin and Dallas. (More)

➤ The Texas Stock Exchange has signed a lease to occupy the Bank of America Tower under development in Uptown Dallas. The lease is contingent on the city's approval of an electronic ticker installed on the side of the building. (More)

➤ Around 700 apartment complexes in Austin are offering rent concessions to new tenants. Meanwhile, the city's median home price of $415,300 is the lowest since 2021. (More)

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15X Bigger Than SpaceX: Elon's New Launch

While the rest of the market goes crazy for "the mother of all IPOs," a new Elon Musk innovation is quietly being rolled out nationwide. It's been 27 years in the making, and it could have a radical impact on how millions of people manage their money… and even collect Social Security. Here's everything you need to know.

➤ Several Boerne residents have objected to Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives, Bravo's upcoming reality TV series. "None of us moved to Boerne for Hollywood to descend upon us," Dondi Voigt Persyn commented on social media. (More)

➤ Fewer than 1% of the state's 57,000 or so bridges are in poor condition, according to TxDOT. Every year, the department builds about 500 new bridges and replaces 225. (More)

➤ Hunter Wyche, a 19-year-old from Jasper, said he's "the unluckiest lucky man alive" after surviving a lightning strike while fishing along the Angelina River on Saturday. Despite a 10-hour stay at a local hospital, he returned to fish at the same spot the next day. (More)

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