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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 Dear Flyover Reader, You come to The Flyover for the news without the spin. On Monday, we’re bringing that same approach to your money with Flyover Finance, our new free email edition. Here’s the problem we’re solving. The market moves in a hundred places at once—equities, rates, housing, labor data, the Fed, earnings. Most financial coverage either drowns you in noise or talks past you entirely. What’s missing is the signal: what actually changed, why it matters, and what it means for your portfolio, your mortgage, and your retirement. Flyover Finance is built to deliver that. In a five-minute read, we’ll tell you what moved, why it moved, and what to watch next—with the context an informed reader expects and none of the jargon that gets in the way. Clear enough to follow without a finance degree, sharp enough to be worth your time if you have one. What you’ll get in every edition: The market, stock, and economic news that matters, decoded Practical guidance on retirement, taxes, and saving you can put to work The context behind the headlines, so you can draw your own conclusions Think of it as the view from above—the whole landscape in one quick read. The first edition goes out Monday. Signing up takes about ten seconds, it’s completely free, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Join Flyover Finance → See you Monday, The Flyover Team Unsubscribe from all The Flyover emails The Flyover, LLC 1910 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527.

Weiser, Marx Forum, Trump Sues Denver, and Classroom Robots

Republican Victor Marx and Democrat Phil Weiser shared a stage Thursday at a Colorado Chamber of Commerce forum, their only scheduled joint appearance of the governor's race.                

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, Boulder-born astronaut Scott Carpenter died in Denver at age 88. In 1962, the Mercury pioneer became the second American to orbit the Earth. UCCS students have a new robot classmate that tells dad jokes and can pass for a medieval gnome. Would you trust a robot with your homework? Vote in our Poll. Is the government really about to hand you $1,000 a year for retirement? The IRS has started mailing notices to millions of Americans about a new program that deposits federal matching money directly into retirement accounts, rather than just shave it off your tax bill. But there’s a catch. Plenty of savers will get the full $1,000, while others won’t see a dime, and the difference comes down to a few details on your tax return. So who qualifies, and how do you actually claim the money? Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!  Today’s sponsor is Curated Gift Guides, rounding up 37 of the most useful and ingenious gadgets of 2026 designed to solve everyday problems and make great gifts. Alamosa ⛅ 68°/43° | Boulder ⛅ 76°/57° | Colorado Springs ☀️ 78°/53° | Denver ⛅ 83°/57° | Durango 🌧️ 61°/49° | Fort Collins ⛅ 81°/52° | Fort Morgan ☀️ 87°/49° | Grand Junction 🌧️ 72°/58° | Lamar ☀️ 90°/57° | Limon ☀️ 82°/54° | Montrose 🌧️ 66°/54° | Pueblo ☀️ 85°/54° | Steamboat Springs ⛅ 64°/46° | Vail 🌧️ 54°/39°

Weiser, Marx Square Off at Forum Republican Victor Marx and Democrat Phil Weiser shared a stage Thursday at a Colorado Chamber of Commerce forum, their only scheduled joint appearance of the governor's race. Weiser said he would sign a bill dropping the second worker vote required before unions can collect fees from paychecks. Marx said he would veto it. Marx called for more natural gas and a look at small nuclear reactors, saying the state has treated affordability "as some kind of afterthought." Weiser defended targeted emissions rules and said the state needs more revenue for services like K-12 schools. Marx pledged to audit much of state government, and both candidates promised faster housing permits. That evening, Weiser took questions alone at a Colorado Sun event after Marx declined invitations to debate or sit for an interview. Weiser said he's "concerned" about Marx's conduct during the campaign. DOJ Sues Denver over Mask Ban The Justice Department sued Denver on Thursday over a city law that bars ICE agents and other officers from wearing masks while making arrests in the city. The ordinance also requires officers to display identification visible from 25 feet, with exceptions for undercover and SWAT work. Violations carry fines up to $999 and up to 300 days in jail. Federal attorneys argue the Constitution's Supremacy Clause bars cities from regulating federal officers and that unmasking exposes agents to doxxing and threats. "Federal law enforcement officers and agents cannot and will not comply with the ordinance," the complaint states. Mayor Mike Johnston's office said the city will fight the suit. "Denverites deserve to know who is arresting them and what they're being arrested for," spokesman Jon Ewing said. After the council's vote, Homeland Security officials said agents would not abide by the ban. State Urged To Buy Ranch Land A report from former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recommends the state buy at least 10,000 acres of a San Luis Valley ranch at the center of a generations-old land fight. Heirs of the 1844 Sangre de Cristo Land Grant hold court-affirmed rights to graze livestock and gather firewood on the Costilla County ranch, known as La Sierra. The rights have been fought over in court for decades. The purchased land would open to the public, and heirs would keep access to the rest. The report, ordered by Gov. Jared Polis, also proposes a San Luis Heritage Fund. Polis said public visitors wouldn't get the heirs' wood-gathering or timber rights. "It's not going to be just unfettered access," he said. Land Rights Council co-founder Shirley Romero-Otero worries about the consequences of public access. She said heirs will meet with their attorney this weekend to decide how to respond. Love reading The Colorado Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.

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➤ Fort Carson: The Army activated the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force, a long-range unit focused on the Indo-Pacific, under Col. Hugh W.A. Jones. The unit brings HIMARS rocket launchers to the post permanently for the first time, and officials expect it to grow. (More) ➤ Douglas and Jefferson Counties: Lockheed Martin Space will add up to 1,250 jobs at its facilities in the two counties over the next four years, Gov. Jared Polis announced. The roles include cybersecurity and software engineers, technicians, and administrative staff. (More) ➤ Mesa County: District Attorney Daniel Rubinstein won't charge two deputies in the August death of a 57-year-old Clifton man they restrained. The autopsy cited methamphetamine and bupropion intoxication, with restraint contributing, but Rubinstein ruled the force legally justified. (See Details) ➤ Statewide: Attorney General Phil Weiser and more than 20 other attorneys general oppose federal Head Start changes that would drop performance standards, impose an English-only mandate, and cut the administrative allowance from 15% to 5%. Federal health officials say the rule will cut red tape and serve more children. (More) ➤ Weld County: A citizens group is circulating two petitions, one forcing a public vote on commissioners' approval of a Global AI data center near Windsor and another requiring voter approval for future data centers. The company says the project would bring 200 long-term jobs. (More) ➤ Grand Junction: State Sen. Janice Rich, a Grand Junction Republican, plans to introduce a proposal next session creating a Colorado Musician Day to honor local musicians. (More) Enjoy reading The Colorado Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ✈️

➤ Air Academy High School forfeited Friday's homecoming football game against Lutheran amid allegations of racist remarks involving Lutheran's program. The school kept its other homecoming plans, including a girls' flag football game against top-ranked The Classical Academy. (More) ➤ Tom Nalen and Jim Saccomano were elected to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2027. Nalen's 188 starts trail only John Elway in Broncos history, and Saccomano ran the team's public relations through its first two Super Bowl titles. (More) ➤ Air Force (3-1) is the only Colorado FBS team in action this weekend, playing its first game without injured quarterback Liam Szarka at Northern Illinois (0-4) at 5:30 p.m. It's the first meeting between the schools and the Huskies' first Mountain West home game. (More) ➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | WNBA | NHL | Soccer | NBA | Golf Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Brighten your smile with Purely White Deluxe Purple Whitening Strips. Featuring peroxide-free PAP+ technology and color-neutralizing purple pigments, these dentist-formulated strips help remove stains and reduce yellow tones without the sensitivity of traditional whitening treatments. Easy to apply and gentle on enamel, they’re currently 40% off!

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➤ UCCS has two donated humanoid robots, both named Ami, that help students brainstorm projects and practice using AI. Students program them with plain-language instructions, and one turned Ami into a medieval gnome named Bartholomew. (See Video) ➤ The Pueblo Zoo hosts ZooBoo from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, with trick-or-treating, two costume parades, crafts, and a new haunted house. Admission is $15.25 for nonmember adults and $5.25 for kids. (See Details) ➤ Venetucci Farm marked its 90th year by hosting kindergarteners on a field trip about planting, watering, and growing vegetables. Each child went home with a free pumpkin. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Your Hair Doesn’t Grow From Your Hair. Thinning hair may have more to do with your skin than you realize. Hair grows from follicles rooted in skin, which relies on a structural protein that naturally declines with age. As levels fall, strands may become thinner and weaker. Discover the overlooked connection between skin and thinning hair. Learn more.

The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country. ➤ The IRS is mailing notices about $1,000 in free retirement money, but strict cutoffs apply. (Listen Now) ➤ This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to a South African jurist, drawing swift condemnation from Israel. (Hear Details) ➤ Severe turbulence forced a Colombia-to-New York flight to divert to Miami, sending at least eight people to the hospital. (Podcast Available)

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Red River Rivalry, Cosmic Baseball, and Aggressive Bees

Unbeaten No. 1 Texas puts its perfect record on the line against Oklahoma today in Dallas, where the Longhorns march into the Cotton Bowl as 7.5-point favorites for the 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1835, after the Battle of Gonzales, which marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution, Stephen F. Austin arrived in Gonzales with approximately 300 volunteer soldiers. The newly organized Texian forces then prepared to advance toward San Antonio de Béxar. Traditions run deep in Texas, especially in Austin, where one high school group has been kicking up school spirit for a century. Meet the Austin High Red Jackets in today’s Top Stories. Were you or a family member part of the Red Jackets? Drop us a line and share your memories. We’d love to hear about your part in Texas history. Is the government really about to hand you $1,000 a year for retirement? The IRS has started mailing notices to millions of Americans about a new program that deposits federal matching money directly into retirement accounts, rather than just shave it off your tax bill. But there’s a catch. Plenty of savers will get the full $1,000, while others won’t see a dime, and the difference comes down to a few details on your tax return. So who qualifies, and how do you actually claim the money? Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!  Today’s sponsor, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, is bringing holiday magic to the Texas Hill Country with festive family experiences, seasonal dining, championship golf, spa relaxation, and savings of up to 20% on holiday stays. Abilene ☀️ 92°/68° | Amarillo ☀️ 83°/62° | Austin ☀️ 95°/67° | Brownsville 🌤️ 92°/75° | Corpus Christi ☀️ 94°/73° | DFW ☀️ 93°/69° | El Paso ☀️ 88°/67° | Houston 🌤️ 91°/69° | Laredo ☀️ 95°/74° | Lubbock ☀️ 87°/64° | Midland ☀️ 89°/67° | San Antonio ☀️ 93°/69° | Tyler 🌤️ 90°/69° | Waco ☀️ 92°/67° Neighbors Cry Foul over $1.7B Solar Farm Robertson County neighbors say they were blindsided by a $1.7 billion solar project going up near Bremond. The nearly 10,000-acre project will place 2 million panels beside the Twin Oaks power station, where the coal plant keeps running. One couple says potential buyers have backed out on their home, and another neighbor’s front door will sit about 150 feet from the panels. The county’s 10-year, 100% tax break includes no protections for those neighbors. It brings in $13 million to $19 million, short of the $25 million to $30 million officials estimate regular taxes would bring, and requires just four full-time jobs. The developer is also eyeing a possible data center on site. Red Jackets Dance into a Second Century Hundreds of former Austin High Red Jackets danced before kickoff at a recent home game to celebrate the group’s 100th year. The Red Jackets formed as a girls’ service club in the late 1920s, soon after Austin High moved to its Rio Grande Street campus. The club was modeled on the University of Texas’ Orange Jackets, one alum recalled. The school moved to its lakeside campus in 1975. Over the decades, the Red Jackets went from marching with the band to competing as an elite dance team that performs year-round. The milestone also brought a ribbon-cutting for a dance studio named for Stephanie Braden Wright, the team’s director for the past 25 years. Texas Eyes Red River Three-Peat Unbeaten No. 1 Texas puts its perfect record on the line against Oklahoma today in Dallas, where the Longhorns march into the Cotton Bowl as 7.5-point favorites for the 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC. The Longhorns have never lost this game as the nation’s No. 1 team, going 4-0-1 in those matchups. Oklahoma owns the rivalry’s only two losses by a top-ranked team, falling in 1963 and 2008. Texas leads the series 65-51-5 and can string together three straight Red River wins for the first time since 1997-99. The Longhorns’ No. 1 defense faces an Oklahoma offense that ranks 69th in efficiency and hasn’t scored a touchdown against Texas since 2023. The rivalry unfolds amid the 24-day State Fair of Texas, where fans in crimson and burnt orange can grab a Fletcher’s Corny Dog and tailgate near a Ferris wheel and auto show. You can read a guide for first-time fairgoers here. Flying together with our sponsor This holiday season, escape to the Texas Hill Country for a festive getaway at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Just minutes from downtown Austin, Holiday in the Hills brings the magic of the season to life with twinkling lights, family traditions, seasonal flavors, and experiences designed to make every stay feel a little more special. Watch snow fall during our Snow Shows, start the morning with Breakfast with Santa, gather for Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and stroll through the resort to take in festive décor along the Trail of Lights. Families can make the experience even more magical with holiday-themed guest rooms, while adults can sip the season at Blitzen’s, Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar featuring festive cocktails, immersive décor, and live music. Beyond the holiday festivities, tee off across four championship golf courses, unwind at Mokara Spa, and enjoy nine distinctive dining venues throughout your stay. Whether you’re planning a family holiday getaway, a couples escape, or simply a festive weekend close to home, Holiday in the Hills offers a Texas celebration all its own. Plus, with our Magical Memories offer, you can save up to 20% on your holiday stay. ➤ Statewide: The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $7.5 million to 15 Texas community organizations for veteran suicide prevention, with grants taking effect in fiscal year 2027. (More) ➤ Statewide: Southwest Airlines restored its boarding and baggage systems on Friday after a brief vendor outage forced employees to work manually, slowing flights without halting them. (More) ➤ San Antonio: A 17-year-old former Compass Rose Public Schools student faces terroristic threat and illegal reentry charges after allegedly posting videos threatening to shoot two people at the school. (See Details) ➤ Tyler: Vice President JD Vance will speak at a midterm rally Tuesday at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, with remarks scheduled for 11:35 a.m. (See Details) ➤ Killeen: Marie Peoples, former city manager of Webster Groves, Missouri, will succeed retiring City Manager Kent Cagle after the city council approved her appointment 6-1. (More) ➤ Longview: The Longview Economic Development Corp. secured five projects worth $320 million in capital investment during a record year, led by Ninth Avenue Foods’ $212 million dairy plant. (More) Enjoy reading The Texas Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family. ➤ A car service driver outside of the players' exit called the Dallas Cowboys' loss "embarrassing" as quarterback Dak Prescott walked by. Prescott said the man wasn't "wrong." (Watch Video) ➤ Texas A&M visits No. 14 Missouri, and No. 22 Houston plays at Kansas State this afternoon, with both Texas schools entering as underdogs. (See Schedule) ➤ Kingston Flemings watched San Antonio's Brennan High retire his jersey Wednesday, and his former Houston coach, Kelvin Sampson, says ESPN is filming a five-part docuseries on the Atlanta Hawks rookie. (More) ➤ Cosmic Baseball will bring its blacklight, glow-in-the-dark baseball games to San Antonio, Sugar Land, Round Rock, El Paso, and Corpus Christi during its 2027 tour of more than 40 minor league ballparks. (See Tour) ➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | WNBA | NHL | Soccer | NBA | Golf Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Brighten your smile with Purely White Deluxe Purple Whitening Strips. Featuring peroxide-free PAP+ technology and color-neutralizing purple pigments, these dentist-formulated strips help remove stains and reduce yellow tones without the sensitivity of traditional whitening treatments. Easy to apply and gentle on enamel, they’re currently 40% off! Flying together with our sponsor Make the holidays feel a little more magical with Holiday in the Hills at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, just minutes from downtown Austin. Watch snow fall during our Snow Shows, enjoy Breakfast with Santa and Storytime with Mrs. Claus, explore festive décor throughout the resort, or sip the season at Blitzen’s, Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar. Round out your getaway with championship golf, restorative time at Mokara Spa, and nine distinctive dining venues, all surrounded by the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re gathering the family or planning a festive escape for two, discover a holiday getaway filled with traditions worth returning to. Plus, save up to 20% on your stay with our Magical Memories offer. ➤ A 7,300-square-foot mansion in Mission went to auction on Friday after Gulf Cartel boss Osiel Cardenas Guillen’s son-in-law forfeited it following his conviction for extortion and money laundering. (See Details) ➤ Texas Tech’s administration building in Lubbock, the oldest structure on campus, will receive a Texas Historical Marker on Oct. 16, recognizing its architectural and historical significance. (More) ➤ Kirby police urged people to avoid the 5000 block of Gene Cernan after aggressive bees repeatedly stung a man and swarmed officers trying to help him on Thursday. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Your Hair Doesn’t Grow From Your Hair. Thinning hair may have more to do with your skin than you realize. Hair grows from follicles rooted in skin, which relies on a structural protein that naturally declines with age. As levels fall, strands may become thinner and weaker. Discover the overlooked connection between skin and thinning hair. Learn more. The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.  ➤ The IRS is mailing notices about $1,000 in free retirement money, but strict cutoffs apply. (Listen Now) ➤ This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to a South African jurist, drawing swift condemnation from Israel. (Hear Details) ➤ Severe turbulence forced a Colombia-to-New York flight to divert to Miami, sending at least eight people to the hospital. (Podcast Available)    What is the best part of the Red River Rivalry? The football The rivalry The State Fair The corny dogs What's that   Yesterday's Results: It's October. Baseball, football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and more sports will be played at the high school, college, and professional levels all weekend long. How much will you watch? 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